People on Facebook will do a ten day challenge, posting their favourite book, movie, song, etc. I tried a few times and trailed off. So when I was tagged to do a movies challenge, I declined but decided to make this list. It has been in the works for about…
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Well yesterday was Star Wars Day, perhaps you took the day off work to participate in your favourite variation of binge watching the movies. Or sadly you did not have the luxury of doing that because you had to work. Well This year the celebrations are on a Saturday, so…
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In a previous post, I noted the history of Star Wars Day. Today I just want you to embrace you inner fandom, celebrate a franchise that has spanned over 40 years. Greet every one you meet with “May the 4th be with you”. Maybe binge watch the original trilogy! Binge…
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It has been a long time since Thunder Con 2017, and even longer since my last post. Such is life 🙁 The principle draw for the event was Robert Picardo, of Wonder Years / Star Trek Voyager / Stargate fame. I would be lying if I said I was a…
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I had the distinct pleasure of being in the beautiful and historic old city of Quebec, just in time to attend their Comic Con! Of course I expected to see the usual Star Wars characters, Doctor Who(s), and miscellaneous comic book (anti)-heroes. It would appear the among the participants that…
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A “Trekkie” is a generally derogatory term for a Star Trek fan, thrown at them as an insult. Self stylised fans refer to themselves as “Trekkers”, being more serious about their fandom. According to the gospel of Wikipedia “…the term Trekkie or Trekker. Some say that Trekkie is “frequently depreciative”,…
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Geek Force Agent’s Log, stardate 69899.5 I transported to Ottawa, dutifully wearing my red shirt, to undergo Starfleet recruit training. The fact this log is being prepared, demonstrates not all red shirts die on the away mission. Scotty never did! The Canada Aviation and Space Museum had The Starfleet Academy…
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Most everybody is aware of the now famous Star Wars Day, celebrated annually on May the Fourth! Have you ever heard of Revenge of the Fifth? It is the proverbial Boxing Day holiday to Christmas. It is silently acknowledged on May the 5, the day after the much beloved Star…
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Star Wars, the classic 1977 hit that changed the life for millions of people around world. It introduced us to an eclectic cast of characters. It also re-imagined the future of science fiction for the generations that followed. What it also gave us, was an insight into the Jedi Knights,…