James Doohan is Missing

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Did anyone think to check the nearest Dyson's Sphere?

 

I'd check the nearest taverns myself.

In fact, I think I'll go do that. I'll let you know what I discover.

Bartender!

 

There's been a thread running on this in the Trek Today forum ever since the announcement a few days ago. That doesn't mean we can't talk about it here as well, but people might want to take a look at the other thread too.

 

You can explain losing a finger as an accident.

But misplacing the whole guy? This just seems careless.

 

^^^Not just one guy. 200 people lost.

 

Lost...through a crash...in the wilderness...without hope...

Do I see a continuing role in a TV series for Jimmy Doohan here?

 

For some reason, I was under the impression that the remains would orbit for a time and then burn up in the atmosphere on reentry.

Guess I was wrong. Seems like a waste of time and money, this way.

Joe, spaced

 

^ Frankly, sending the ashes of a dead person into space after their gone seems a horrible waste of time and money to begin with to me. But who am I to argue.

 

I heard Roddenberry's will asked that a portion of his remains be shot onto the tits of a young woman wanting a minor role in a TV show.

Old time's sake.

Joe, sentimental

 

The remains were never intended to stay up there. Im surpised that anyone would pay money though for that. I guess its just for the symbolism. Really though its just a small amount of the ashs. Probably just the tip of a bone. So he really isnt missing.

 

Hey, I checked my yard just in case he landed there. I hope the rest of you have too.

 

I just did. All I found was Nichelle Nichols.

Joe, who turned on the sprinklers rather than hear that MLK story again

 

I thought the same thing. All this fuss over delayed launches and bad weather all for the sake of 2 grams of his ashes spending five minutes up there? Silly really.

 

Exactly my thought, I can understand the symbolism, but its not like they're going to enjoy the trip.

 

Do we really KNOW he crashed back on Earth? He could be <cough> Lost In Space...

 

Update: Jimmy Doohan's Ashes Recovered!

Good news -- they've recovered Jimmy Doohan'a ashes. Here's the story:

http://www.tvguide.com/news-views/Entertainment-News/Article/Default.aspx?idx=1010314

 

Re: Update: Jimmy Doohan's Ashes Recovered!

^^ Thank goodness that they are found!

 

Re: Update: Jimmy Doohan's Ashes Recovered!

All's well that ends well.