Can you guess who went to see the new Star Trek movie on the IMAX screen at the Air and Space Museum?
One of Carrie's oldest friends, Charles, came down for the weekend with his fiance, Jenn. Charles and Carrie used to be part of the same Star Trek sim-ing club back in the day (under 14.4 baud!) My wife arranged for a babysitter, and we (mostly) enjoyed the new Star Trek! It was a fun bang-'em up lights show that I'd rate a B to an A for any non-fan.
Carrie and Charles both had their own strong opinions!
My wife insists that the first reboot is a good 'fan fic.' Way back when (in a galaxy far away), my wife and I went on a date. It was later than 8:00 PM, and we went to see the first Star Trek reboot premiere on the IMAX at the Air and Space Museum on a work night. While the rest of the theater cheered at the end, my wife turned to me with tears in her eyes. She told me that the movie essentially destroyed everything canon from all the subsequent series, because of the way time travel works in the franchise.
No Next Generartion, no Deep Space 9, and especially no Voyager.
Carrie was one unhappy camper.
She eventually came to the "it's a good fan-fic" resolution, so that she can enjoy the reboots while knowing the real timeline is still in effect elsewhere.
God, I love my wife. Thanks for sending her my way!
I believe one of the best solutions to deal with any situation is enthusiasm. The more you have the more epic things get.
My wife engineered the whole adventure. My sole contribution was "Let's go get a picture in front of the shuttle!"
PS - Carrie actually enjoyed the movie for the most part (in case you're wondering). She was pissed about switching the ethnicity of a certain character and swore the original actor was "rolling in his grave!"
PPS - Charles is welcome to visit any time. He introduced Shane and I to elevated train tracks. Shane was calling his name out and dragging him over to the train table every chance he got! My train track engineering skills have risen to a new level, as well!
One of Carrie's oldest friends, Charles, came down for the weekend with his fiance, Jenn. Charles and Carrie used to be part of the same Star Trek sim-ing club back in the day (under 14.4 baud!) My wife arranged for a babysitter, and we (mostly) enjoyed the new Star Trek! It was a fun bang-'em up lights show that I'd rate a B to an A for any non-fan.
Carrie and Charles both had their own strong opinions!
My wife insists that the first reboot is a good 'fan fic.' Way back when (in a galaxy far away), my wife and I went on a date. It was later than 8:00 PM, and we went to see the first Star Trek reboot premiere on the IMAX at the Air and Space Museum on a work night. While the rest of the theater cheered at the end, my wife turned to me with tears in her eyes. She told me that the movie essentially destroyed everything canon from all the subsequent series, because of the way time travel works in the franchise.
No Next Generartion, no Deep Space 9, and especially no Voyager.
Carrie was one unhappy camper.
She eventually came to the "it's a good fan-fic" resolution, so that she can enjoy the reboots while knowing the real timeline is still in effect elsewhere.
God, I love my wife. Thanks for sending her my way!
I believe one of the best solutions to deal with any situation is enthusiasm. The more you have the more epic things get.
My wife engineered the whole adventure. My sole contribution was "Let's go get a picture in front of the shuttle!"
PS - Carrie actually enjoyed the movie for the most part (in case you're wondering). She was pissed about switching the ethnicity of a certain character and swore the original actor was "rolling in his grave!"
PPS - Charles is welcome to visit any time. He introduced Shane and I to elevated train tracks. Shane was calling his name out and dragging him over to the train table every chance he got! My train track engineering skills have risen to a new level, as well!
Mike, oh no, you're wearing the RED SHIRT! I'm so glad you made it back from the expedition....alive. BTW, I did enjoy the book REDSHIRTS by John Scalzi. Have you read anything by him? I also enjoyed (even more than REDSHIRTS) his books OLD MAN'S WAR, THE GHOST BRIGADES, THE LAST COLONY, and ZOE'S TALE. Though I suppose you don't have much time to read right now. I remember what living with a busy toddler is like and my toddler girls were NOTHING like the busyness of a McCrory BOY. LOVE YOU GUYS! Aunt Beth
ReplyDeleteI've heard REDSHIRTS was hilarious from a co-worker! I own and have read OLD MAN's WAR, but Shane came around before there was a chance for THE GHOST BRIGADES. It's on my book bucket list.
DeleteI got a big kick out of your comment. I've always thought it's awesome that you read the "good" books. :)
PS - My red shirt must be from engineering! It's the only explanation for my survival.
Someday when you DO get a chance to read more, send me your recommendations, would love to try them. A few years ago when Matt was in Lincoln he introduced me to a new (to me) author Patricia Briggs and I've enjoyed her work a lot. Also a few years ago Aunt Mary introduced me to one of my very favorite authors (though he only has two books of his trilogy published so far), Patrick Rothfuss. If you haven't read his NAME OF THE WIND and WISE MAN'S FEAR I think you must. Or at least put them on a list for later in life when you have more time. It's good to be a geek! :-) Love, Aunt Beth
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