Month: May 2025

Posted in: Quotes, Star Trek

Daily Star Trek Quotes: May 26-June 1

Written by TardisCaptain
Dealing with a death in the family so my schedule is filling up like this.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the @STrekQuotes Bluesky account for the week of May 26th through June 1st. Note: Because Twitter/X will use posts to train AI, we will no longer be posting on that platform. This is out of respect for the owners of Star Trek.

May 26
“You must’ve grown up like I did, trapped between cultures.” K’ehleyr “I never felt trapped. I tried to experience the richness and diversity of the two worlds.” Troi- The Emissary, Stardate: 42901.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #Quote

May 27
“State your name for the record.” Spock “Leo Francis Walsh.” Mudd “Incorrect.” Computer “Your correct name.” Spock “Gentlemen, surely you’re not going to take the word of a soulless mechanical device over that of a real flesh and blood man?” Mudd- Mudd’s Women, Stardate: 1329.8 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #Quote

May 28
“It’s never easy, but if we turn our backs on our principles, we stop being human.” Janeway- Equinox, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #Quote

May 29
“I was brought up believing you don’t play around with another man’s wife.” Tucker- Stigma, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #Quote

May 30
Happy Birthday to Colm Meaney. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Colm_Meaney #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekDS9 #StarTrekLowerDecks #IDIC #Quote

“Marriage is the greatest adventure of them all. It’s filled with pitfalls and setbacks and mistakes and… but it’s a journey worth taking… because you take it together.” O’Brien- Armageddon Game, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #Quote

May 31
“My motives were personal, not political.” Worf “Motives? Who cares for motives? Humans perhaps. What matters is you acted that day as a true Klingon.” Kell- The Mind’s Eye, Stardate: 44885.5 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #Quote

June 1
Remembering Rene Auberjonois who was born on this date in 1940. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Rene_Auberjonois #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #StarTrekTOS #StarTrekENT #StarTrekProdigy #IDIC #Quote

“Compared to the Link, it is a pale shadow, a feeble attempt to compensate for the isolation that monoforms feel because they are trapped within themselves.” Laas “Perhaps the fact that it’s not easy is what makes it worthwhile.” Odo- Chimera, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #Quote

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock premiered on this date in 1984. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek_III:_The_Search_for_Spock #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #Quote

“How many fingers do I have up?” (Makes a Vulcan hand salute) Kirk “That’s not very damn funny.” Dr. McCoy “Your sense of humor’s returned.” Kirk “The hell it has!” Dr. McCoy- Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Stardate: 8210.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #Quote

What are your favorite daily Star Trek quotes selected for this week? This article is open for discussion on the TardisCaptain dot Com Discord server. You can also email me at Carl (at) TardisCaptain.com or click on my social media links with any comments.

Posted in: Quotes, Star Trek

Daily Star Trek Quotes: May 19-25

Written by TardisCaptain
When you realize that you are living in this timeline.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the @STrekQuotes Bluesky account for the week of May 19th through May 25th. Note: Because Twitter/X will use posts to train AI, we will no longer be posting on that platform. This is out of respect for the owners of Star Trek.

May 19
“The Earth Federation offers one other thing, Akaar. Our laws. And the highest of all our laws states that your world is yours and will always remain yours. This differs us from the Klingons. Their empire is made up of conquered worlds. They take what they want by arms and force.” Kirk- Friday’s Child, Stardate: 3497.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #Quote

May 20
Happy Birthday to John Billingsley. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/John_Billingsley #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #Quote

“When you invited me to join this crew, I thought it would be an interesting diversion for a few months. Some time away from the complications of family, which on Denobula can be extremely complicated. I didn’t expect to gain another family.” Dr. Phlox- Terra Prime, Date: January 22, 2155 #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #Quote

May 21
“Ferengi codes are damn near impossible to break.” LaForge “Gentlemen, I have the utmost confidence in your ability to perform the impossible.” Picard- Menage A Troi, Stardate: 43930.7 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #Quote

May 22
“Doctor, you’ve been a beacon of light to me. You’re living proof that ideology is a poor substitute for kindness and decency, and that at the end of the day, it’s our actions, not our beliefs, that define who we are. What we are.” Sloan- Extreme Measures, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #Quote

May 23
“You love these night shifts. Your chance to play Captain.” Paris “I’m not playing. This is an opportunity to get command experience. You might put in for some yourself.” Kim- Warhead, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #Quote

May 24
Happy Birthday to Doug Jones. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Doug_Jones #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #IDIC #Quote

“You are bluffing. You do not have that kind of power.” Tahal “Don’t I? Look into my eyes and tell me if you see even the slightest glimmer of doubt.” Saru- Life, Itself, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDiscovery #IDIC #Quote

May 25
“Every moment of pleasure in life has to be purchased by an equal moment of pain.” Danilo- Up the Long Ladder, Stardate: 42823.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #Quote

What are your favorite daily Star Trek quotes selected for this week? This article is open for discussion on the TardisCaptain dot Com Discord server. You can also email me at Carl (at) TardisCaptain.com or click on my social media links with any comments.

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: May 12-18

Written by TardisCaptain
Trying to spring clean… trying.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the @STrekQuotes Bluesky account for the week of May 12th through May 18th. Note: Because Twitter/X will use posts to train AI, we will no longer be posting on that platform. This is out of respect for the owners of Star Trek.

May 12
Happy Birthday to Jennifer Hetrick. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Jennifer_Hetrick #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #Quote

“I’d hardly call the Gamma Quadrant uncivilized. Some of the cultures I’ve encountered have histories dating back millions of years.” Vash- Q-Less, Stardate: 46531.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #Quote

Happy Birthday to Eugene Cordero. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Eugene_Cordero #StarTrek #StarTrekLowerDecks #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #IDIC #Quote

“I’ve been prepping so much, I’m afraid my brain’s gonna explode with science!” Tendi “Ah, that’s how I wanna go.” Rutherford- Minding The Mind’s Mines, Stardate: 58256.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekLowerDecks #IDIC #Quote

May 13
“It is true that in the future, you and the Klingons will become fast friends. You will work together.” Ayelborne- Errand of Mercy, Stardate: 3198.4 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #Quote

May 14
“You can’t be open to love if you don’t risk pain.” Troi- The Host, Stardate: 44821.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #Quote

May 15
“Next time your Human physiology fails you, don’t consult the database; just call me.” The Doctor “You are the database.” Seven “With two legs and a splendid bedside manner.” The Doctor- Relativity, Stardate: 52861.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #Quote

May 16
Star Trek Into Darkness premiered on this date in 2013. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek_Into_Darkness #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #Quote

“Transfusion?” Kirk “Your cells were heavily irradiated. We had no choice.” Dr. McCoy “Khan?” Kirk “Once we caught him, I synthesized a serum from his superblood. Tell me, are you feeling homicidal? Power mad? Despotic?” Dr. McCoy- Star Trek Into Darkness, Stardate: 2259.55 #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #Quote

May 17
Happy Birthday to Rylee Alazraqui. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Rylee_Alazraqui #StarTrek #StarTrekProdigy #IDIC #Quote

“Wait!” “Everyone wants the mission to succeed right?” “Then follow us.” “We found a solution.” “Together.” Rok-Tahk and Hologram Rok-Tahk- Imposter Syndrome, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekProdigy #IDIC #Quote

May 18
“I’m sure you’ll make the right choice.” Tucker (hologram)- These Are The Voyages, Stardate: 47457.1 #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #Quote

What are your favorite daily Star Trek quotes selected for this week? This article is open for discussion on the TardisCaptain dot Com Discord server. You can also email me at Carl (at) TardisCaptain.com or click on my social media links with any comments.

Posted in: Collecting, Comic Books, Conventions, Doctor Who, Dungeons and Dragons, Role Playing Games, Star Trek

Ogden-Con Spring 2025 After Action Report

Written by TardisCaptain
Some cheap loot I picked up at Ogden-Con 2025

So last year I talked about attending my first Ogden-Con, a local small event convention. If I understand this correctly, this is the third year for this event. There was a Christmas version of Ogden-Con last December, which was a ‘mini’ version of the event. But, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to make it to see how it compared.

Like last year’s event, this was put together by Rudy Entertainment. There was no charge to get into the event this year. And there were several other changes as well which showed small steps needed to grow the event. I think this is a good way to do this so that you don’t get project creep pushing the event beyond the capabilities of the organizers and volunteers. I’ve seen smaller events with some good ideas get too overloaded which either burned out the people or ran out of funding.

It was still at the Comfort Inn Ogden Conference Center (located in West Haven, not Ogden) and one of the changes was the addition of food trucks outside the event. I had forgotten that this was planned as I had grabbed some food on the way in. I wish I had remembered since one of the food trucks had chili dogs. Another change was the opening of an additional conference room that contained some gaming elements (see photos below). This was primarily Warhammer tactical gaming with a lot of miniatures. There was also a cosplay contest that was held in a very interesting manner. The participants signed up and when it came time for the judging, the coordinator went to the different vendors and asked them what costume they thought was best. So if you visited the different tables and booths, you were seen more. While the wrestling group had returned, there was no wrestling ring set up this year. Probably because there were more vendors this time around. I actually ran into a former manager of a gaming/comic store that I had a hold with back in the mid to late 2000’s. He had recognized me while I was talking with the convention chair. We were able to reminisce about some old times.

As you can see from the photo above, I came away with some good treasures. Like last year, the bulk of vendors were selling comics. Some had some graded comics protected in collector boxes, but there was a lot of $1.00 comic boxes. It was these that I went through and I found some older items that I was looking for as well as some surprising new titles. I also found some good deals on collector cards that were very low priced. These included cards from Doctor Who and a Star Trek behind the scenes card set. I did see a vendor with some older Dungeons and Dragons modules from the 80’s, but they were graded and in protection boxes (and a little higher than what I was willing to pay). There were also several local artists who were drawing and displaying their latest works. A few toy vendors, a company that could 3D print you as a figure and other collectables. A raffle was also being held with some very good prizes, but again I had limited funds at the time.

It was a relaxing small event. I’m discovering that I enjoy these more as I get to talk with more people than I do at a large mass gathering. I’m also not so overwhelmed that I want to escape as soon as I can. I’ve noticed that I’ve been buying more from these smaller events as well. Speaking of buying, make sure you bring some cash with you when you attend a smaller con like this. Some of the vendors are just people selling their private collections and don’t even have venmo, paypal or a credit card reader.

So moving forward, the con chair/owner did talk with me about having the USS Ticonderoga run a charity booth at a future event. They are planning for an October event (no date yet) probably at the same location. I let him know that this would be a charity booth just like we do at other conventions. With the extra room, I could see some RPG sessions or other tactical games being set up. From what I’ve seen, the two conference rooms are the only ones at this facility so there really isn’t room for a panel track. But a track set up with local volunteers or businesses would be a possible idea. Yea, I don’t want to see too much project creep, but I’m certain that one of these could be a future baby-step for the convention.

I would strongly suggest setting up a website for the event, nothing too flashy, just the basic information needed for attendees to find out more. The Facebook posts are kind of hard to find since they are under the Rudy Entertainment account. Not everyone is on Facebook. I’ve also seen flyers at some of the local comic stores. I know that after the event I swung by a few other geek stores and one owner asked if the event was still going on Sunday as he wanted to come check it out. Unfortunately it was only a one-day event (again baby steps, I think one day is the best for this event).

Here are some other photos I took at Ogden-Con.

Have you recently attended a smaller convention? What is the best way to let you know of local events. This article is open for discussion on the TardisCaptain dot Com Discord server. You can also email me at Carl (at) TardisCaptain.com or click on my social media links with any comments.

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Daily Star Trek Quotes: May 5-11

Written by TardisCaptain
When I see some of the claims being thrown around out there.

Here are the Daily Star Trek Quotes that will appear on the @STrekQuotes Mastodon account and the @STrekQuotes Bluesky account for the week of May 5th through May 11th. Note: Because Twitter/X will use posts to train AI, we will no longer be posting on that platform. This is out of respect for the owners of Star Trek.

May 5
Happy Birthday to Marc Alaimo. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Marc_Alaimo #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #Quote

“There is no dilemma that cannot be solved by a disciplined Cardassian mind.” Dukat- Civil Defense, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekDS9 #IDIC #Quote

Happy Birthday to Santiago Cabrera. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Santiago_Cabrera #StarTrek #StarTrekPicard #IDIC #Quote

“The hell is wrong with you guys? Slap on a badge, put on a uniform, you think you can treat people this way?” Rios- Watcher, Stardate: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekPicard #IDIC #Quote

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premiered on this date in 2022 with the episode Strange New Worlds. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek:_Strange_New_Worlds #StarTrek #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #IDIC #Quote

(Sees The Day the Earth Stood Still on the screen) “Really? Again?” Batel “Come on. It’s a classic.” Pike- Strange New Worlds, Stardate: 1739.12 #StarTrek #StarTrekStrangeNewWorlds #IDIC #Quote

May 6
“The Prime Directive forbids us to interfere with the social order of any planet.” Picard- Half a Life, Stardate: 44805.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #Quote

May 7
“There’s a human expression, follow your heart.” T’Pol- E2, Date: Unknown #StarTrek #StarTrekENT #IDIC #Quote

May 8
Star Trek film premiered on this date in 2009. https://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Trek_(film) #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #Quote

“Something I admired about your dad, he didn’t believe in no-win scenarios.” Pike- Star Trek (2009), Stardate: 2233.04 #StarTrek #StarTrekFilm #IDIC #Quote

May 9
“Now, I’ve been studying Vulcan music. Do you know that lovely tune that starts, (sings) Oh starless night of boundless black.” Neelix “That lovely tune is a traditional funeral dirge.” Tuvok “I know, but it was the most cheerful song I could find in the Vulcan database.” Neelix- Tuvix, Stardate: 49655.2 #StarTrek #StarTrekVOY #IDIC #Quote

May 10
“If we go to war let us be sure it is for the right reason.” Tebok- The Neutral Zone, Stardate: 41986.0 #StarTrek #StarTrekTNG #IDIC #Quote

May 11
“The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play.” Kirk- Shore Leave, Stardate: 3025.3 #StarTrek #StarTrekTOS #IDIC #Quote

What are your favorite daily Star Trek quotes selected for this week? This article is open for discussion on the TardisCaptain dot Com Discord server. You can also email me at Carl (at) TardisCaptain.com or click on my social media links with any comments.

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