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Daniel Jackson - Welcome Back aka Dear Daniel...

Taken (with permission) from http://forums.delphiforums.com/ourstargate/messages

Original thread can be found here:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/ourstargate/messages?msg=238.1

by Ankhsign:

Dear Daniel,

Welcome back! You won't believe how much you've been missed. We're all looking forward to your return, especially Janet. She's keen to give you a "very thorough going over so thorough there won't be an inch of him that hasn't been examined" which is jolly efficient of her. Sam and Hammond have been grinning since they heard the news, Jack threw a party. Teal'c threw his arms around Sam and gave her a big noisy kiss when she told him. He must be happy because he keeps hugging and kissing her even though it's been a week since we heard - those emotional Jaffa, eh? There's a lot to catch up on and there's good news and bad so you'd better sit down first - actually, could you just turn around first, I think you have...fluff, yes, fluff on the back of your pants... Oh no, looks fine...my mistake. Anyway, the good news:

The SGC is still standing and Earth hasn't been destroyed by Killer Bugs from Planet Zodd. That's always good to know.

The bad news... We over fed your fish, gave up your apartment and drank all your coffee. Sorry.

Ankh

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by ELGREY03

Dear Daniel,

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you giving up your time as a fluffy cloud – I mean energy light being – to come back to earth and the SGC. While you were off learning about the infinite mysteries of the universe there have been many *many* people down here who have missed you very much. What you bring to SG-1 is the curiosity that many of us have for the world around us, and the knowledge we would like to have to interpret what you find out there. When you step through the 'gate with Jack, Sam and Teal'c, we have someone born on our world, who isn't career military, and for whom each trip through the 'gate is an adventure that never loses its fascination, just as it is for us. For many people who first encountered the Stargate when seeing it through your eyes in the Movie, Stargate is your story and when you weren't a part of it, the story stalled. Now it can continue again, and for many Daniel fans the enthusiasm to see where the 'gate and the new adventures take you is higher than ever.

As with your time with Oma Desala, some of us haven't been visiting the SGC all that often so it will be a real pleasure to visit that world again. I hope that you are welcomed back with love and kindness by the rest of SG-1 as that is the way your fans would like to welcome you themselves. Your compassion, intelligence, courage and loyalty is an inspiration both as an individual and as one quarter of an astonishing whole. I hope that you have many more adventures still to come with your SG-1 family exploring new worlds and old civilizations; seeing friends old and new (and enemies old and new) and learning new things about the world, yourself, and your unique and fascinating teammates. But most of all I'd like to thank you for giving up all the infinite possibilities of the universe as they were available to you as a light being and choosing instead to explore the infinite possibilities of the universe as a human being in the company of Jack, Sam and Teal'c. They may be less spiritually elevated companions than Oma Desala but I imagine they mean more to you than she ever could, and anyway, I bet they make much better coffee.

Thanks again and hoping to see you descending (preferably naked if it's not too much trouble) to a TV screen near me as soon as possible.

Lori

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by Dana Jeanne (DOYLEBABE) 

Dear Daniel--

I can't even begin to tell you how glad I am that you're coming home. This last year has been... well, to put it mildy, crappy without you around.

Watching you die from the radiation poisoning was horrendous. All that suffering and pain you went through, pretty much without thanks from anyone. I was glad to see Oma come to take you away, but sad to watch you as you struggled to believe that you actually deserved to ascend. I hope you have no doubts left now!

I don't know how you feel about descending; I hope you're happy to be back, because we're all certainly looking forward to sharing adventures with you again. It just hasn't been the same.

A word of caution: When you're back in your office, look out for banana peels and grape pits.

And I'm really sorry about your fish. Jelly ate them. <G>

Dana Jeanne

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by:  PHOENIXEMRYS

Dear Daniel

As one of those people who could not bear to watch your team go through the gate without you I have to confess I haven't been able to watch the adventures of a Daniel-less SG-1. I'm quite happy to know you are returning to us, for that means neither the team, nor we have to be without you. We've missed you very much, as have your friends, especially Jack. he might not easily show it, but well, you know the way Jack is.

We don't know yet how you're coming back, but it will probably be due to circumstances not unlike the ones that caused you to leave us - because of something you couldn't help doing because it had to be done and there was no one else who could do it, so, you just threw yourself into the breach and did the job no matter the consequences to yourself. That's just the way you are, and it's but one of the many reasons why we love and admire you so much.

Welcome home, Daniel. We can't tell you how much we've missed you except to say nothing has been right since you've been gone. We hope you will be as happy to be received back into the arms of your family as we will be to see you back where you belong.

(And you'd bloody well better APPRECIATE the boy this time, give him a kind word now and again, maybe a hug, actually LISTEN to him when he's trying to do his job and help you out - so he won't feel like he's an utter failure and no one gives a crap what he does and he'd be better off turning into a ball of light and taking a powder rather than hanging around feeling like he wasn't making a difference and beating his head against the wall, and yes, Jack, I'm mostly talking to you here, you've got him back, been given a second chance and how often does THAT happen so smarten up and treat the boy right or you'll be hearing from me!)

Phoenix

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by PEACEHEATHER

Unto Daniel Jackson of Earth, emissary of the Tau'ri, warm greetings.

Our people first learned of the existence of the Tau'ri and their battle against the Goa'uld through a mutual ally, a short time ago as your people would measure it. Curious, we chose to monitor the deeds of the group of Tau'ri called "SG-1", intending to discover whether it would be wise to consider a possible alliance between your people and ours against the Nefarious Ones.

Sadly, while we were at first encouraged by the reports we received, over time we saw that your companions within the group gave less and less value to your contributions and your abilites; you must understand that such inequitable treatment is most disturbing to us. Also, it seemed that with every passing cycle your governing elders grew more motivated by greed and war-lust, to obtain weapons or items of usefulness for your battle, and less concerned with the attempt to understand the cultures whom they encountered. This was a disturbing development, as our people are very different from your own, and it began to be felt that peaceful contact between our peoples would be difficult to achieve.

When the reports of your demise were received, it was with regret that the governing elders chose therefore not to reveal ourselves to the Tau'ri, though we have continued to monitor their activities in the hope that circumstances would change, to our mutual benefit.

Now, our contacts and allies receive whispers and rumors, hints which suggest that your death has been only a temporary respite. Our governing elders are most intrigued by these tidings, indeed one might by our standards call them enthusiastic -- a rare occurence indeed.

In the event that these rumors should prove true, and in preparation for your imminent return, we have chosen to place this messenger capsule in a place where we believe you will be likely to find it. Please be aware that it cannot be activated without your physical presence; our message to you will not have been heard by anyone before you yourself have received it. How, and if, you choose to respond is your choice alone.

Through our study of the Tau'ri, we have learned that your speech is typically very informal compared with our own; thus these next statements would be considered very blunt speech among my own people, and I hope will not be considered insulting, or intimate, to you. It is my wish to offer you welcome back into the circle of your companions; I would bid them, if possible, to remember the great value of the gift that has been returned to them to cherish once more. I would remind you that your actions ripple out across the field of stars, and indeed have done so even before you chose to continue your existence as an Ascended One.

We will continue to seek out word of the Tau'ri, and of SG-1, to see how you fare in your battle with the Nefarious Ones; if the governing elders are reassured by their reports, they will choose to send an emissary, and our peoples will meet for the first time. It is my desire to be included among that delegation, and I look with hope toward the day when we might have contact. For now, we wish you only to know of our existence, and to offer encouragement to the Tau'ri in their continued battle against the darkness.

We bid you growth; I bid you peace.

The Emissary

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by CAROLE2003

Dear Dr Jackson,

This is to inform you that an appointment has been booked for you in the infirmary at 0800 on 1 February. Please report to me, personally. Do not (I repeat *not*) allow any of the nursing staff to persuade you that I have been called away to an emergency briefing with General Hammond. They will be lying.

After your brush with death, radiation poisoning and a year as a fluffy cloud, I need to ensure that *all* your bodily functions are in full working order. I will attempt to do this as painlessly and naturally as possible, and I will need you to be fully unclothed for the entire session. I will also need to take photographs for the record.

An MRI scan will be essential, of course, to make sure that you really are you. I will also conduct tests on your hearing and vision (I understand your myopia may have been corrected during your time with Oma?) Anyway, I have some spare glasses for you, should you need them.

I will also need to shave you. Completely.

Welcome back, Daniel. I've missed you. (As have SG-1. And my nursing staff. Oh and General Hammond. Sergeant Siler and Walter, the Chevron Guy - and rather a lot of folk out there beyond the fourth wall.)

Janet Frasier, MD

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by Kelly (KELLKEK)

Dear Daniel,

Dear, DEAR Daniel. It's so good to hear you're coming back home where you belong! I am only one of the many people who missed you. I lost track of our mutual friends, Jack, Sam and Teal'c while you were away. I'm looking forward to getting reaquainted with them as much as I am seeing you again!

I hope you don't mind coming back down to earth instead of roaming the galaxy as a glowing octopus. If it's any consolation, I think your presence is needed here more than it is out there. We've had a tough year without you; exploration has ceased to be a priority without your archeological, linguistic and communication expertise. Hopefully, your return will give us the necessary skills needed to do further research into new planets and cultures in the universe. The SGC personnel are awaiting your return and laying in supplies of coffee and chocolate walnut cookies.

When you actually descend, we'll have to have a party. A big, big party. Until then, I guess we'll just have to be patient with the news that your return is imminent. I can do patient. Really.

Argh! I can't do patient at all. I guess I'll have to, though. *sigh*

Waiting to see you soon!

Kelly

P.S. I think the descending nekkid thing would be good. Keep it in mind, okay?

P.P.S. We'll have your office ready for you. Don't know about the apartment though. Maybe you should look into alternate housing possibilities? I hear Jack has a spare room...

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by Tanya (TSPACK27)

Dear Daniel,

Dang, you've been missed, boy. Your team has been unbalanced without you. They've continued with their duties, but the strain of not having you there shows. I'm sorry you can't stay ascended, but you are needed here. I've missed your interaction with your teammates. I've missed your humor and your intelligence and your curiosity.

Welcome home.

Tanya

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by ELWOOD89

Dear Doctor Jackson,

I hear from General Hammond that your social security card, military identity card and all credit cards etc., are to be re-activated and re-issued immediately.

I want to bring to your intention that the above tasks are not achieved without some difficulty and this is not the first time we have had to do this.

The accompanying letter must be forwarded to your commanding officer, this type of carelessness in losing an archeaologist not once , or twice but now three times (the same one I might add) will just not be tolerated any more.

Perhaps you could have some sort of handbook/guidebook prepared and printed to be issued and circulated to all SGC command staff. The title and contents will be up to you of course, but please make sure that it contains all relevant facts on keeping civilian archeologists safe and well as I do not expect this kind of thing to happen again.

Rumours of your next death will have to be confirmed in triplicate and verified by the steering comitee of the SDJ before any further actions will be taken.

Regards, Elwood P Dowd

PS. Phee, don't worry, Colonel Jack O'Neill is well past due a visit from Harvey, he has promised to sort everything out forthwith!

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by JAYB111

Dear Dr Jackson

Thank you for your application to renew your membership of Colorado Springs Public Library. There seems to be some confusion, as our computer records show that your ticket has been used regularly over the last year. There are in fact a number of overdue items. I enclose a printout detailing the items in question and the fines payable.

Yours sincerely

Colorado Springs Public Library

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Dear Dr Jackson

I acknowledge receipt of your cheque in payment of your outstanding fines and to cover the cost of replacing 'Teach Yourself Archaeology' which you say was lost on a dig at a remote location.

In the illustrations in 'My First Book of Ancient Egypt', the eyes of all the figures have been coloured in yellow. 'Latin For Dummies' has greasy finger marks on several pages and is defaced by a number of jottings about the weather and 'O'Neill hates me!' scrawled in large block letters across the title page. May we remind you that failing to return books, or returning them in a damaged condition, may result in cancellation of membership?

Yours sincerely

Colorado Springs Public Library

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Dear Dr Jackson

Following representations made on your behalf, we are happy to inform you that your former apartment is now available to you at the rent you previously paid. We accept Mr Murray's assurance that he did not mean to damage the coffee machine, and the window has now been repaired following the unfortunate accident with the hockey stick.

Assuring you of our continued attention,

Yours sincerely

Colorado Springs Property Services

PS Some of our tenants are rather absent-minded about paying the rent. Would your friends be interested in part-time work on a percentage basis?

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Dear Daniel

I didn't realise you were serious about wanting the office back. There was no need to bring General Hammond into it. About the missing volumes of your journals - I put them away for safekeeping. I didn't think you'd want the Colonel to see all those things you wrote about him. He spends quite a lot of time in here, you know, even when I'm not here. Anyway, don't worry about the journals. I'll look after them until you're settled. And I'm sure we can come to some arrangement about who gets to stand at the Colonel's left shoulder in the next team photo.

Your sincere friend

Jonas

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Dear Dr Jackson

This is to officially welcome you back to the SGC. I have reactivated your security clearance and will authorise payment of your arrears of salary as soon as you can provide details of a bank account. Let me know if you need an employer's (or indeed a personal) reference.

Dr Fraiser has passed you physically fit for duty (I hear her examination was very thorough) As to her suggestion regarding Dr Mackenzie, I'm inclined to go with Col. O'Neill's recommendation, although I wouldn't have put it quite that way myself.

I think it would be appropriate to have your office redecorated and refurnished. Just tell Sgt. Siler what you need; he has my full authority to meet any request you make.

Take some time to familiarise yourself with what's been happening around here, then we'll schedule a meeting to plan some off-world missions for SG1. The cold dialling program has thrown up a couple of addresses we haven't had time to check out yet.

I know I speak for everyone at the SCC when I say that we look forward to seeing you back with your team, doing the job that you are uniquely qualified to do.

Welcome back, son.

George S. Hammond

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by Tanya

Dear Daniel,

Rumor through the Tok'ra rumor mill is that you're back. Can't tell you how happy that makes me. But if we know, the Goa'uld know, so watch your back. Sam would kill me if she knew I told you this, but you should ask her out sometime. Ever since you ascended she's been moaning about her missed opportunity with you. Apparently she has a thing for you. Don't let her regret not taking advantage of a second chance. Just some fatherly advice for you to think about. And don't let her know I told you. She'd be horribly embarrassed.

Well, next time we need something from Earth (seems like we always do), I'll make a point of saying hello in person.

Welcome home.

Jacob Carter

p.s. Selmak says hi.

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by WELSHHELEN

Dear Dr Jackson

Thank you for your order which is listed below:

5lb Brazilian Santos

5lb Colombian Supremo

5lb Costa Rican - Terrazu

5lb Leonardo Espresso Beans

5lb Jamaican Blue Mountain

We are delighted to once again have your custom, and to show our appreciation of your return to our franchise after an absence of a year I have also enclosed a pack of chocolate covered coffee beans for your enjoyment, plus a mug and coaster.

Sadly, during your absence, our subsidiary store in Colorado Springs had to close due to financial difficulties, but I hope that you find ordering via the internet both enjoyable and efficient.

Thank you for your order and we look forward to hearing from you very soon.

The Colorado Coffee Company

est. 1900 - stores state-wide. Visit our web-site at www.ccc.co

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by BJS2CENTS

My darling Daniel,

When news of your ascension first reached me I was flattened. I felt empty: deflated. And then when learning that you believed you would be of more use disembodied than you were as flesh and blood... I just couldn't imagine how you allowed such utter rubish to get into that otherwise perfect head of yours! You, the very heart of SG-1, the voice of kindness and diplomacy, the seeker of truth and understanding! How could you have been so unaware that you're irreplacable not only to your teammates but to all those who have came to know you and have been made so much better because of it? Even I was nothing more than camouflage before the radiance of your beauty and warmth transformed me into what I am today. You have been missed desperately by all and I can barely contain my joyous thoughts at the fulfilling prospect of your return. Welcome back, big guy!

And on behalf of all of your adorning wardrobe let me add that we have all been in a state of great dishevel without you. Poor boonie hasn't stopped wailing since we were stuffed into this damnable packing crate and now has even soft-sleeved cream colored sweater so unravelled that it's threatening boonie with a headlock! (Of course the threat is empty.) Still, I beseech you that upon your descension you will see to our release just as soon as Dr. Frazier is finished with her in your lap, er, uh,... I mean finished with you in her lab!

Please, Daniel, don't forget that until draped upon you we were all just mere fabric.

Your loving and now forever infamous,

Bandana

:) Heck, why not, everyone else welcomed him back! GFETE Barb

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by barefoot at kheb

Dear Daniel..let me welcome you back with a song.. *stands up and starts singing* (if you can call it singing) *sheepish smile*

I'm so alone, my love with out you

Your part of everything I do

When you come back, and you're beside me

These are the words I'll say to you

Welcome home, welcome

Come on in, and close the door

You've been gone, too long

Welcome, you're home once more

I thought of all the things I'd say to you

When you come back to me someday

When you are here, and we're together

With all my heart you'll hear me say

Welcome home,welcome

Come on in, and close the door

You've been gone, too long

Welcome, your home once more

There are so many lonely people

Why must they ever be apart

I hope someday, you'll be together

Singing these words with all your heart

Welcome home, welcome

Come on in, and close the door

You've been gone, too long

Welcome, your home once more

~Al (who went barefoot to kheb looking for you...and also is very tired and in a corny mood *s*)

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by LADYBUG67402

Dear Daniel,

Screw words. ((((((Daniel)))))) Spacemonkey, yeah!

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by SUZYLEN

Dear Danyal.

Your curiosity and need to explore are part of the reasons why I fell in love with you, my husband. I understand that you think you can do more if you have the power of Mother Nature in your hands and that such learning will help your friends and your people but, hear this, my Danyal: the greatest power you can offer is what you already possess, it is the strength of your will and the goodness in your heart. Return to your friends, my Danyal. Oma Desalla will watch over the child who is not of your body but has within him something of your spirit. Be safe, my husband, but be unafraid to reach out to others and to the unknown as you always were and know this: you are needed amongst your friends.

My love goes with you,

Sha're

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by SG1SCRIBE

Dearest Daniel,

I knew that Carter woman was lying all along. I think she wants to get her hands on you herself, well, she can think again. She may be tall, but I'm taller and I have long curly hair. Besides, Danny darling, we have history together - remember that night on the shore of Lake Michigan ;-)

Sorry about that incident with the knife. I admit I was a bit PMSie at the time, and I'd already been ticked off by the caterers' choice of lunch menu. For goodness sake, what is the point of being a god if you can't have chocolate when you want it!

Anyway, my sweetest honeybun, I'm delighted to hear that news of your death was premature - again - and very much look forward to our next meeting. I have a very special gift set aside for you, and I promise you will enjoy every moment of worshiping at my feet.

Lovingly yours

Osiris

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by SEANCHAIDH78

Dear Doctor Jackson,

Just wanted to drop you a line because the Goa'uld system lords have upped the price on your head thanks to your brief imitation of a plasma flare. So keep those fluttering baby blues to yourself and remember, not every bounty hunter will be as charming, witty or intelligent like me. Got it?

Yours sincerely,

Aris Boch, esq.

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Original thread can be found here: http://forums.delphiforums.com/ourstargate/messages?msg=238.1

My thanks to the authors for their permission and for making me smile.

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