Yesterday I did a day-trip up to Seattle to speak on a panel at the Casual Games Conference. Also visited with a few developers while I was there. It was unbelievably gorgeous in Seattle, and it reminded me of what I like about that city. Although it would be hard to move back to Seattle after getting used to all the interesting things to do in San Francisco, I’m always reminded of how relaxed I feel there, and how beautiful the mountains and water are. That is, when it isn’t raining. 🙂
On the way back home, the chief steward on the plane was absolutely hilarious. He introduced himself as Scotty (in a Scottish accent) and suggested that the plane was being flown by Captain James T Kirk and Science Officer Spock. That the stewardesses were Lieutenant Yar (don’t cross her) and Counselor Troi (don’t look at her funny, because she knows what you’re thinking!) He went on and on and I just busted up. After he finished describing the plane and its various safety features (in suitable sci-fi language), he got a round of applause from the passengers. To which he replied, “I don’t think you’re giving it all you’ve got!” And of course, got an even bigger round of applause. 🙂 It was a welcome hint of personality on what is usually an utterly boring and sterile flying experience. (Thanks, Alaska Airlines!)
So I find myself even sadder this morning upon reading the news that James Doohan, Star Trek’s Scotty, passed away this morning. I’m a Star Trek geek, I’ll admit it, I’m not ashamed. It was a nice coincidence to be reminded of Scotty just a day before his passing.
Scotty passes away
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Hi,
I got the news too and it is sad. He played a very good character in Star Trek, I still remember the hilarious scene with McCoy in Star Trek: The Voyage Home.
It looks like “someone” or “something” beam him up this time.
A few years ago, I was in line behind Scotty at the Safeway in Redmond. When it was my turn, the cashier asked if I had recognized him and said he came in all the time. When I got to the parking lot, he was loading his bags into his minivan/shuttlecraft. I thought about asking for his autograph but didn’t want to bother him. It was just cool to actually see him in person.