We saw this yesterday and I must say it is, by far, the best of all of the Star Trek movies. While I must take exception with one tiny little part of the movie (it has to do with McCoy), it really brings forward most of the back story of all of the main characters. It is both light-hearted and serious, which is what made the original series so great. The story line also leaves a LOT of room for more movies (and, can I dream, a new series?) in the way it ends. It’s definitely not all cut and dry.
Now, while I was hoping for a great movie, I went into this show with strong memories of Voyager, Enterprise, and, to a degree, DS9. Those shows were a lot less about what made TOS exceptional and a lot more about the dark side of Trek. This movie has brought back the excitement of Gene Roddenberry’s vision.
I give this movie 5 ears (Vulcan Ears!)
It’s been quite a while since we have had an Amsbaugh reunion and I think it’s high timee we had another! If anyone in Ohio would like to start planning, I’ll be more than happy to provide Web support for it. Time, location, dress code, etc., can be posted here.
Let’s get this party started!!!!!
I have added a plugin that enables the site to be viewed from mobile devices such as cell phones. Now you can visit the site even if you aren’t at home! No need to enter a fancy or complicated address, either.
My Uncle David Kerr died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009. He was an Army veteran, teacher, pastor, husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
http://www.legacy.com/TimesReporter/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=122738761
Today we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. As always, we wish we could all be together at this special time of year but it just isn’t possible lately. That’s not to say that those around us are any less special but you know what I mean….
Happy Birthday to my Momma!!! I won’t ask your age (I already know). I sure wish we could be there to help celebrate!
Wishing all of the families and friends a safe, happy, and filling day!
Today is Janet (Amsbaugh) Fogle’s birthday! Happy birthday, sister!!!!
It is not just a right, it’s your responsibility!
The NEW Amsbaugh.com is alive as of today! I have migrated the stories from the old software to the new and set up a temporary redirect to here. Once I have everything set up the way I want it, I will move it all back to the regular www address. I have a lot of work to do to get things fully functional but the added security alone makes it worth the wait.
I have to edit most of the stories to get the text to show up but it shouldn’t take too long. I also have to move the photo gallery over and find some things like a guestbook to add in.
Update:
10-18-2008/6:07PM – The photo gallery has been integrated and will need a small amount of work to get fully operational. I will be tweaking the sidebars and still need to look at permissions. You may need to register in the gallery to view certain images but I’m not sure of that just yet.
More info to follow as I get things done.
Update:
10-18-09/6:32PM – In order to access all of the photos in the gallery, you will need to register on this site with a new user id and password. You will just fill in your desired user name and your email address. A password will be generated automatically and sent to you. Once you log in, you will be able to change your password to whatever you want. You will then need to send me a note to let me know that you have done so and wish to get to the photos.
The new steer arrived at the farm yesterday! His name is Diablo, though he is a very gentle beast.
All existing blocks have been removed from the site. If you still can’t get in from a specific location, let me know.
We have been busy lately and I have uploaded a HUGE number of photos to prove it!
The most recent are from Meeghan’s wedding on Saturday and the shore party on Sunday.
Enjoy!
I learned today that my Aunt Marian passed away yesterday at home. She had been ill for some time but I had no idea she was so close to leaving us. I was hoping that she would make it at least long enough to enjoy another family reunion.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to Harold Sr., Harold Jr., Rick, Tom, Vicki, Kelly, and all their spouses and kids. We wish we could be there for you all, to say the least. Over the next few days, I will post about some of my favorite memories in my blog.
The Guest Book is back up already. It contains security features that will prevent spammers from posting things like porn links and such.
Be sure to sign the guest book! That’s what it’s there for!!!
Some hacker/pornographer has decided to spam our guest book with filth so I have had to take it off line for a while. I have a newer guest book module that I have to install then import the data from the old one. It will take a day or two until I find the time to get it done…..
Interested in moving to beautiful Washington, New Jersey? This lovely home can be yours for the right price….
Fran passed away in his sleep on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008 after coming home from the hospital on Monday. He will be greatly missed, to say the least.
He was born in Janesville on Nov. 17, 1929, the son of Alvin R. and Bernice H. (Belken) Burke. He graduated from St. Patrick’s Catholic School and Janesville High School. He served in the US Army in the Air Defense Branch and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1968 after 21 years of service. Sonny married Marcella A. Jacobson on Aug. 11, 1951, and she preceded him in death. He married Joan Kerr on March 19, 1999. He had been formerly employed by Gibbs Manufacturing and by Best Built Garage. He was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, and the American Legion of Janesville and Beloit.
He is survived by his wife, Joan of Beloit; 3 children: Tom (Mary) Burke, Susan Burke and Mary (Joseph Hills) Bessel all of Janesville; 10 grandchildren and step grandchildren: Ruby, Garrett and Olivia Burke, Kara (Nate) Schwichtenberg, Julie Peters, Devon and Adrianna Hills, Danielle Amsbaugh, Nick (Jen) Amsbaugh, Joe (Jen) Amsbaugh; 5 great grandchildren; 4 step children: Jay (Pam) Amsbaugh of New Jersey, Jon (Shirley) Amsbaugh of IL, JR (Alyssa) Amsbaugh of NJ and Janet (Doug) Fogle of IL; 1 sister, Arlene Burke of Texas; and 2 brothers, Paul (Bev) Burke of Florida/Illinois and Dick (Barb) Burke of Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Marcella; infant daughter, Brenda; and 2 sisters, Eloise Holden and Elaine Derk.
Your prayers are requested for my step-father, Fran Burke. He is in the hospital in dire condition and needs your prayers and good thoughts of all kinds. He has several things going on at once in his body and he and my mom can use all the good wishes you can send their way.
