Ok we haven’t done one of these in a while. It is time for another Star Trek caption contest. Take a look at this photo from the Deep Space Nine episode “The Magnificent Ferengi” and post an entry with what you think is being said. I’ll find a guest judge to pick a winner. Good luck.
Author/scriptwriter David Gerrold wrote several books and scripts for the different Star Trek series. If you do not know his name, I’d suggest clicking on the link in this post and read about his various contributions to our favorite series.
David posted this warning on his Facebook wall and asked that we pass on the information: “All right, all Star Trek fans — PLEASE SHARE THIS INFORMATION. There is an “unproduced Star Trek script” being sold on eBay and at conventions, ostensibly written by DC Fontana. It is a phony. It is called “Stars Of Sargasso” and is about Joanna McCoy, and is credited to DC Fontana, intended for TOS Season 4. DC Fontana says it is fake. She never wrote any such script.” (end of quote from David)
This fake script has been put on the internet if you really would like to read it. You can find the story here.
Greetings Everyone. From the many members of the USS Ticonderoga, we would like to wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day. We hope that you have the opportunity to get together with family and express all of the things that you are thankful for. Lets also give out our thoughts and prayers to those who could not be at home with family on this important holiday.
On Saturday, November 26th is the USS Ticonderoga monthly activity. Members of the shuttle White Buffalo from Tooele are coming up with their Star Trek simulator that is run on multiple computers. Various people can take up different bridge positions seen on the show as we run through various combat scenarios. This will be shown off at the home of Dave Stock in Syracuse (on Antelope Drive). This will start at 6:00pm and run until ???? If you want to work off some frustrations from the holiday weekend and fighting the zombie mobs on Black Friday, this is the place to be.
Acting Captain Dave Stock will be conducting the meeting on Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00pm. This will be held in the basement meeting rooms at the Main Branch of the Weber County Library (25th and Jefferson in Ogden). Captain Erica Stark will be present but is still on doctor-ordered modified bed rest. Thus she is currently on a medial leave of absence. However they would love to see everyone at the meeting since this is one of the few times we can see everyone.
There will be a special report from the lastest adventure of Star Trek: USS Ticonderoga (RPG session). Plus there will be lots of discussion of the upcoming USS Ticonderoga Halloween party and other upcoming holiday events.
As many of you know, the USS Kelly was the mothership that launched the chapter-in-training that eventually became the USS Ticonderoga. September 2011 is the 25th Anniversary of the USS Kelly as a Star Trek fan club. The USS Kelly has been promoting Star Trek and the values that we try to live up to since 1986. And they have been doing this without charging any dues during the club’s entire run. They have no plans to charge dues in the future as well.
The USS Ticonderoga crew wanted to celebrate with our Star Trek family by making the 25th Anniversary party the official monthly activity. Here is the invitation from the USS Kelly.
Get Ready to come in your Birthday suit
No, not that one, you silly-dilly. Starfleet regulations for modesty still apply. The grand lady known as the USS Kelly has had a birthday, and it’s a big one. Unlike some women who are shy about revealing the number, she’s proud of her age and has earned every one of her years. As of September 1st, the USS Kelly turned 25. That’s right, 25 years. A quarter of a century. Two and a half decades. The big 2-5…
This, my friends, most definitely calls for a party.
What: USS Kelly 25th anniversary party
Where: Captain Thalmann’s inlaw’s house
4170 Long Valley Road (about 6100 W) West Valley City, UT
When: Saturday, Septmber 24th– yes, that’s THIS SATURDAY folks
Time: 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Tentative schedule of activities includes:
2:00 p.m. Meet/Mingle and ‘Polynesian’ Style
4:00 p.m. Stuff ourselves silly/eat during Ship business and entertainment
5:00 P.M. end of activity/cleanup begins (easy service points, anyone?)
**Please Note**
This event will have a Hawaiian-Luau theme, and all who attend are encouraged to dress appropriately. Mark the date on your calendars, save the date, and start collecting party favors. This party is going to be one for the record books.
On September 8, 1966 at 8:30pm TV audiences were introduced to Star Trek. NBC aired the first episode on this date that was titled “The Man Trap.” Most viewers were watching it on television sets that were only black and white. Now we can dust off the old VCR tapes, put in the trusty DVD (original or new high-def) and even stream the episodes online through Netflix or from a variety of websites. This streaming even allows us to watch Star Trek over our smart phones and tablet devices. In a few more years, who knows what new technology will allow us to enjoy episodes of our favorite Science Fiction series.
So the questions we have today are, what are your favorite memories of the original Star Trek series? What will you do to celebrate the anniversary? Let us know by posting in the comments section below. We would love to hear your ideas.
The crew of the USS Ticonderoga had a blast at the 2011 Seventh Fleet Olymipcs hosted by the USS Atlantis in Idaho. Here are the results of having fun with our Star Trek family.
Tribble Hunt (Cadet): Gold- Vivan Trowbridge, Silver- Alex Stock, Bronze- Aurora Stark
Shuttle Launch (Cadet): Gold- Samuel Hollinger, Silver- Vivian Trowbridge, Bronze- Katherine Trowbridge
Geese Juggling (Cadet): Gold- Aurora Stark, Silver- Katherine Trowbridge, Bronze- Aunika Corr
Pin the Tail on the T-Rex (Cadet): Gold- Dakota Hohnstein, Silver- Kelby Marroquin, Bronze- Aurora Stark
Phaser, Shield, Horta (Cadet): Gold- Samuel Hollinger, Silver- Katherine Trowbridge, Bronze- Aunika Corr
Minefield (Cadet): Gold- Dakota Hohnstein, Silver- Samuel Hollinger, Bronze- Alex Stock
Shields (Cadet): Gold- Samuel Hollinger, Silver- Vivan Trowbridge, Bronze- Alex Stock
Orions Pirate Dice: Gold- Lt. Cmdr. Jill Bogler, Silver- Lt. Kasey Stevens, Bronze- Lt. Aaron Stevens
Starfleet Intelligence: Gold- Admiral Carl Stark, Silver- Captain Rex Rouviere, Bronze- Lt. Cmdr. Roger Taylor
Eggscape Pod: Gold- Cmdr. Ross Trowbridge, Silver- Lt. (j.g.) Tristan Vilhauer, Bronze- Lt. Cmdr. Roger Taylor
Subspace Interference: Gold- Lt. Cmdr. Roger Taylor, Silver- Crewman Rick Hauerd, Bronze- Captain Rex Rouviere
Dicey Situation: Gold- Captain Rex Rouviere, Silver- Captain Erica Stark, Bronze- Lt. Dave Stock
Transporter Malfunction: Gold- Lt. Justin Rouviere, Silver- Crewman Josh Taylor, Bronze- Ensign Josh Merrill
Phaser Range: Gold- Lt. Dave Stock, Silver- Captain David Thallman, Bronze- Crewman Rick Hauerd
Saucer Separation: Gold- Lt. Dave Stock, Silver- Ensign Josh Merrill, Bronze- Captain Dave Thallman
Torpedo Lock: Gold- Admiral Dennis Hollinger, Silver- Captain Marla Trowbridge, Bronze- Lt. Dave Stock
Q’Vak: Gold- Ensign Matt Quinn, Silver- Captain Rex Rouviere, Bronze- Lt. (j.g.) Josh Linscott
Shields: Gold- Captain Rex Rouviere, Silver- Lt. (j.g.) Jeremy Rouviere, Bronze- Lt. Cmdr. Jill Bogler
Minefield: Gold- Colby Hohnstein & Dave Stock, Silver- Josh Taylor & Matt Quinn, Bronze- Josh Merrill & Josh Linscott
Power Transfer: Gold- Josh Merrill & Josh Linscott, Silver- Marla Trowbridge & Matt Chism, Bronze- Justin Rouviere & Jeremy Rouviere
Duterium Transfer: Gold- Aunika, Jeff, Josh M, Kenway, Carl, Josh L & Alex Silver- Vicki, Justin, Jeremy, Dennis, Galen, Colby, Dakota & Kelby
Technobabble: Gold- Aaron, Dave, Carol, Galen, Lilly, Rick, Carl, Tristan & John Silver- Tristan, Casey, Alex, Marla, Matt, Dennis, Jeremy, Justin, Jill & Ruth
Once again the USS Ticonderoga would love to thank the command and crew of the USS Atlantis for all of the hard work they put into the games. We also loved seeing all of our Star Trek family in the Seventh Fleet.
Just a reminder that the USS Atlantis will be hosting the Seventh Fleet Olympics on Saturday, August 20th. Here is a video of some of the past games.
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Captain Erica Stark would like to send out a reminder to the USS Ticonderoga Department Chiefs. Please call your people about upcoming events and activities. Currently we need a headcount for the upcoming Seventh Fleet Olympics hosted by the USS Atlantis in southern Idaho on Saturday, August 20th. We also need to know who needs rides and who can give rides. We need this by Friday, July 29th.
Crewmembers, if your contact information has changed, please contact your Department Chief or the Ticonderoga’s Executive Officer, Lt. Dave Stock.
The ever popular USS Ticonderoga monthly meeting is fast approaching on Wednesday, July 13th. This will be at 7:00pm at our standard location, the Weber County Library at 24th and Jefferson in Ogden. Captain Stark will have a variety of announcements, awards and promotions to give out. There will be discussion on conventions and a special announcement from Crewman Ivan Podwys (see the entry below).
And of course, after the meetings we will head to Village Inn on 12th Street for free pie. Always remember that you can earn extra points for brining a friend to the meeting. See you then.