It was natural that I would fall in love with the space race and sci-fi on tv. The coolest of these shows was, of course, Star Trek, and I still have a soft spot in my heart for all things Original Trek. I like the other Trek series too, but for me nothing touches the original.
In 1976 an amazing event happened in Dallas, Texas. No, I'm not talking about the Bicentennial, stay focused, people! In October of that year, The American Star Trek Convention was held! I remember watching the infamous Star Trek blooper reels, listening to James Doohan (Scotty) speak, being charmed by Grace Lee Whitney (Yoeman Rand), and picking up a couple of souvenirs.
The first item was a UFP (United Federation of Planets) trivia book. I would show you a picture, but dadgummit, although I still have it, I can't find it right now. No matter, as that it isn't that impressive. It's a small blue paperback with a stapled binding and hand typed pages. Still, it was pretty cool at the time.
The other item I picked up was this:
That's right, I own an official silver-toned metal Starship Enterprise necklace! Or, I guess it could be the Constellation or the Intrepid, or really any other starship, the detailing isn't great, after all. The point is that I have had this silly thing for almost 40 years! I've lost a kazillion pens and such but the necklace has stuck with me. I even sometimes still wear it to meetings (see, my nerd really does run deep!)
So, if you see me at a meeting wearing a Federation deep space vehicle around my neck, you'll know why. It's because I'm a nostalgic nerd. And you know what? I'm ok with that!
Until next time fly 'em fast and high!
You don't happen to have an original IDIC, do you?
ReplyDeleteOk, Chuck, your nerd might run deeper! Hats off to you, my friend! I had forgotten all about the IDIC. Thanks for the menory!
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