"Starfleet captains are like children. They want everything right now and they want it their way. But the secret is to give them only what they need, not what they want." - Scotty
I must admit that I miss the Connie as well... In addition to the fact that I have always loved the Original Series, which was much more exploration based and far less warlike then the rest of the series, it is one of the few prior period RP-able bridge views (all the rest are Klingon). Perhaps I wouldn't be as nostalgic…
I've only been trekin' it for a quarter century but I have very, very fond memories of Cap't. Kirk, Bones, Scotty, and Spock. Happy 46th anniversary and here's to 46 more!