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Phasers on “Stun”

January 10, 2007 By Marta Darby 10 Comments

Pc2593901We got this great dvd set for Eric at Christmas.
I don’t think we really classify as Trekkies, but I have to admit that we are pretty much "borderline."
We don’t have tv.  I have such an addictive personality that I get easily hooked by the teasers for the next, big, upcoming thing and could so lose hours of my life. So, trust me. It’s better this way.

But we all really love Star Trek. And I had a Borders coupon for a boxed set. 😉 And Pam sent Jonathan the old series episode – with The Gorn.

We have been watching each movie (excuse me.. motion picture). Every couple of days. And we’ve made rules. All of us have to be present – no watching ahead. (do you hear that, Adam??)
It’s been so great.

The movies themselves? Not anything out of this world (no pun intended.) It’s the time together. The ritual. The dim lights, the blankets, the popcorn, the speculation. These are definitely memories we’re making here.
But then, I think, maybe we’re enjoying this TOO much. Maybe we’re just a little TOO into which version of the Enterprise is in this episode (1701-A). We’re starting to know too much.

I guess now’s the time to confess that last summer when Eric was working in Las Vegas, I had to amuse myself for a week while he was in meetings.
You guessed it. I found my way to the LV Hilton.  Here.
And look where I ended up.
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I think I have to differentiate. I am an "old school" fan.
Particularly of Spock.  >:-I
But… Lt. LaForge is starting to grow on me.  ]-)

Maybe I am a Trekkie, after all.

Live Long and Prosper!

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  1. Annie says

    January 10, 2007 at 12:14 am

    I, too, have visited the Hilton in Las Vegas. I will confess that I was a little bit weirded out by the entire experience. But, I love my husband, and for him, I went. And if you ask him, he’ll say that as “cool” people (you included), you should never refer to yourself as a “Trekkie.” “Cool” fans are considered “Trekkers.” 🙂

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  2. Marta says

    January 10, 2007 at 12:29 am

    Annie -See how UN-cool I am?
    Who knew? =D
    Thanks for “getting it.”

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  3. Pam Pensiero says

    January 10, 2007 at 12:40 am

    Peace and Long Life!

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  4. Amy says

    January 10, 2007 at 1:05 pm

    I’d say this definitely puts you in the “Uber-Geek” catergory, but I was there watching too and I KNOW that I’m no uber-geek. 😉

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  5. Melek says

    January 10, 2007 at 4:50 pm

    Marta,I also enjoyed the old episodes with Dr. Spock and the rest of the original cast the best! What a great family activity … maybe you can play some Jeopardy at the end … 🙂
    I wish you well 🙂 Melek
    “Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived.” ~ Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Star Trek)

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  6. Pam Pensiero says

    January 10, 2007 at 6:29 pm

    I rather like the first part of that conversation:”Someone once told me that time was a predator that stalked us all our lives.” 🙂
    Or….
    “They say time is the fire in which we burn.” (Dr. Soran….the bad guy):-)
    I’ve always been “dark”
    Love the trek posts!

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  7. Chantel says

    January 12, 2007 at 9:41 am

    My husband and I watch one episode of the original series each night. He has the box set. I usually fall asleep, but I still love them. And yes, Spock is really cool.:) I’ll join your uberGeek club any day!

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  8. Marta says

    January 21, 2007 at 12:29 am

    Chantel -So does that make you a Trekkie? or a Trekker? =D

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  9. Marta says

    January 21, 2007 at 12:31 am

    Pam -You always had a fascination with Darth Vader too, didn’t you? Turn back from the dark side! 😉
    Thanks for sharing.

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  10. keb says

    January 22, 2007 at 11:35 am

    Watch out Uhurua, Lt. Darby’s on the bridge!

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