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Click above and read.  “Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country”, it isn’t just for typing class anymore…

Current Mood: Esctatic

Well, if it hasn’t been made apparent yet, I am a Star Trek fan. Haven’t worn the uniform since I was about 8 years old (Halloween) or anything, but I am a fan.

I come right out and say that while I thought the last movie was “fun” and I didn’t feel like I wasted my money (which is RARE for me at the movies) it wasn’t really Star Trek to me…Â I won’t go into that any further

This however, IS.

And no, I’m not just saying that because George Takei is in it, but rather because this is the episode where they seem to “hit their stride”.

There were previous ones with various Trek alumni in them, the most prominent being one with Walter Koenig reprising his role as Chekov, but while it was GREAT to FINALLY see some on screen character development for Chekov, the rest of the cast (the “new” Kirk, Spock, McCoy, etc.) didn’t seem to quite click yet.

Here they’ve got it together. You ought to have a look!

Check out the HOMEPAGE and it will lead you links for downloading the episodes.

The “Pilot” and episodes 1 and 2 are OK, and get progressively better, but Episode 3 is where, as I said, the really hit their stride.

I’ll take Cawley over Abrams ANY day of the week.

Current Mood: Esctatic

Well I managed to do it. Despite a faulty Power Supply and Video Card, I managed to complete this years challenge just in time.

Here is a little video I made for fun, in someones memory (watch the credits), and to show off the 300+ screenshots I took during the trip.

Oh and if you like my sense of humor, you might want to pause and check out the gags in the credits at the end.Â

Current Mood: Mischievous

Posted by a fellow of mine over at Flying Tigers Group -

1. Airplanes usually kill you quickly – a woman takes her time.
2. Airplanes can be turned on by a flick of a switch.
3. Airplanes don’t get mad if you do a ‘touch and go.’
4. Airplanes don’t object to a pre-flight inspection.
5. Airplanes come with manuals to explain their operation.
6. Airplanes have strict weight and balance limitations.
7. Airplanes can be flown any time of the month.
8. Airplanes don’t come with in-laws.
9. Airplanes don’t care about how many other airplanes you’ve flown before.
10. Airplanes and pilots both arrive at the same time.
11. Airplanes don’t mind if you look at other airplanes.
12. Airplanes don’t mind if you buy airplane magazines.
13. Airplanes expect to be tied down.
14. Airplanes don’t comment on your piloting skills.
15. Airplanes don’t whine unless something is really wrong.
16. However, when airplanes go quiet, just like women, it’s usually not good.

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I’m off to the hospital (in another state) to be near at hand for Grandkid #1’s grand entrance. TTFN

Current Mood: Happy

With an arrival time of 10:49pm EST – I present my 1st Grandson.

Current Mood: Surprised

While Japan produces the first TRUELY synthetic pop star, I noodle on my PC and create this assault for the ears…

A first attempt, the result of mucking about with Sony’s Acid Express (free version of ACID Pro)

It’s about damn time. Â Imagine what energy demands would be in the US if such a ban were put into effect!

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