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Happy May everyone! Though it seems like the first third of 2020 has lasted a decade or two, we're onto a new month. If only our global problems went away as easily as turning the page of a calendar. But we'll persevere, and there's plenty of Trek to enjoy. And in much lighter news, my birthday is nearly here! I'll be turning forty-one (41) next week and it's got me thinking about gifts - in particular, Star Trek gifts!
What is the best Star Trek gift you've ever received?
I have two that come to mind, both gifts from kind and wonderful members of this community. A few years into the existence of the CC, I was given a signed series of cards and a shadow box at GenCon by Jared Hoffman, one of the many friends and players I met in Columbus, OH. He'd worked with people around the world to get the cards signed by as many players as he could reach. The shadow box contained a TNG communicator badge, a set of admiral's pips, and a small engraved plaque thanking me for my work. It was touching and I treasure those gifts still today.
Several years later, at one of the larger GenCon events - probably the last time Worlds was held there - I was gifted a plain, white, cardboard deck box. But not just any deck box - one signed by almost every player in attendance. I still have it, and I use it often.
What about you? What are your favorite Star Trek adjacent gifts that you've received? I'd love to hear about them! And I hope that all of you are staying safe and as sane as possible. There's big 1E news coming, so stay tuned. Live long and prosper, my friends.
-crp
Happy May everyone! Though it seems like the first third of 2020 has lasted a decade or two, we're onto a new month. If only our global problems went away as easily as turning the page of a calendar. But we'll persevere, and there's plenty of Trek to enjoy. And in much lighter news, my birthday is nearly here! I'll be turning forty-one (41) next week and it's got me thinking about gifts - in particular, Star Trek gifts!
What is the best Star Trek gift you've ever received?
I have two that come to mind, both gifts from kind and wonderful members of this community. A few years into the existence of the CC, I was given a signed series of cards and a shadow box at GenCon by Jared Hoffman, one of the many friends and players I met in Columbus, OH. He'd worked with people around the world to get the cards signed by as many players as he could reach. The shadow box contained a TNG communicator badge, a set of admiral's pips, and a small engraved plaque thanking me for my work. It was touching and I treasure those gifts still today.
Several years later, at one of the larger GenCon events - probably the last time Worlds was held there - I was gifted a plain, white, cardboard deck box. But not just any deck box - one signed by almost every player in attendance. I still have it, and I use it often.
What about you? What are your favorite Star Trek adjacent gifts that you've received? I'd love to hear about them! And I hope that all of you are staying safe and as sane as possible. There's big 1E news coming, so stay tuned. Live long and prosper, my friends.
-crp
Director of First Edition, 2019 - now
"Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. Symbolizing the elements that create truth and beauty."
Klingons say TRANS RIGHTS.
"Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations. Symbolizing the elements that create truth and beauty."
Klingons say TRANS RIGHTS.