*Sigh* "Moira, we may not be seeing many fly-in's this evening. The Net is reporting massive ion storms throughout Sirius. Nav systems will be shot to Thud for several hours at least. I'm sorry, my dear."
"Now Reggie, cheer up, me luv. FnordNet can still handle comms, and we'll conduct a wee holo tour of the Plantation and our new lovely home in the meantime. And the heartier souls can park their own bloody tubs t' get here. Gizza peck!"
//Lesson: Events during peak server loads are futile. M & R