Thanks guys, Test Squadron is one of the best group of folks around.
I was just frustrated, ALMOST had a good score, with diamonds of all things, that I found at a wreck site. Went to Levski to turn in the "black box" mission and then when trying to head to Olistar with my load of new found solvency, my ship went into "raging, thrashing, beast" mode when I tried to take off inside the Levski hanger. Had to exit out.
The calm, rational advice posted here has helped greatly.
As has the several shots of Knob Creek whiskey I got for Christmas.
Gotta love single malt.
Merry Christmas all!
UPDATE: Decided to log back in, found out that my ship and cargo were sitting safe at Levski, grabbed another ship (See kids? THIS is why you have multiple ships) and flew to Levski. Spawned the ship with my loot/cargo in it and flew it back to Olistar. Had to use the Spacebrake to be able to land at Oli, but I did and sold off my goods. I am now a happier Testie!