Elf Mommy
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When I was in 7th grade, I had the job of babysitting a 98 year old man on Saturdays. Basically, I sat at the kitchen table for the day, drawing pictures and watching an old black and white television set. The daughter of the man would set out snacks and she had cold sodas in old glass bottles in the fridge for me. I think she had fun putting out little cookies and M&M's in a bowl and such. At lunch time, I would heat up his lunch and he would walk down to the kitchen from his room. This Chinese gentleman spoke no English, but he would smile at me as he ate. Then he would walk back down to his room and I would clean up from lunch.
I know you didn't all need to know that, but thought I'd add it in.
The one program I remember watching the most on those Saturdays was Star Trek. This was back when there weren't more than 13 or so channels on a standard television set, and this little black and white one with rabbit ear antennae didn't even tune in to all of those channels. Every Saturday, I'd watch William Shatner and his crew battle evil and talk in those crazy stilted tones. It's a good memory.
When I got to college, one of my roommates was a Next Generation fan. Because of her, I became involved in that program, as well. Until Picard and Troy and Riker were just another part of my daily life.
Going to see the sneak preview of Star Trek last night was like a trip down memory lane. I enjoyed the way they snuck in all of the characters trademark lines. I erupted with laughter and applause when Scotty said, "I'm giving her all she's got, Captain!"
It has some Star Trek fans irritated, but honestly...I just enjoyed it for all it was and for the smiles it gave me. I needed them yesterday.
Minda
I know you didn't all need to know that, but thought I'd add it in.
The one program I remember watching the most on those Saturdays was Star Trek. This was back when there weren't more than 13 or so channels on a standard television set, and this little black and white one with rabbit ear antennae didn't even tune in to all of those channels. Every Saturday, I'd watch William Shatner and his crew battle evil and talk in those crazy stilted tones. It's a good memory.
When I got to college, one of my roommates was a Next Generation fan. Because of her, I became involved in that program, as well. Until Picard and Troy and Riker were just another part of my daily life.
Going to see the sneak preview of Star Trek last night was like a trip down memory lane. I enjoyed the way they snuck in all of the characters trademark lines. I erupted with laughter and applause when Scotty said, "I'm giving her all she's got, Captain!"
It has some Star Trek fans irritated, but honestly...I just enjoyed it for all it was and for the smiles it gave me. I needed them yesterday.
Minda
i loved the originals. my kids have only really seen the original characters as older people in the various films and spin offs (enjoyed these too), and it will be nice to see them at an age that i remember them. im pleased toread that the trademark lines are included:biggrin2:
