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Shatner made it to space and back
« on: October 13, 2021, 11:18:47 AM »
I am glad he made it.  Captain Kirk was a childhood hero of mine.  Amazing that he actually made it to space.  Life imitating art.

Addendum:  Keep in mind that this man is 90 years old and listening to him in the interview on the ground he is totally lucid with no evidence of slowing down.  No wheelchair, no cane, no mental fumbling.  Truly amazing.  My dad is aging the same way at 93 going on 94.  Diet and exercise.  Lifestyle choices.  Genetics you can't help, but you can certainly try to stay alive and well with choices made.  Many do not make good choices.  To me at least, it is very important to live the longest most fulfilling life you can, gentlemen.

Just wish he would have worn the Star Fleet uniform. 
« Last Edit: October 13, 2021, 11:34:48 AM by deathsled »
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Re: Shatner made it to space and back
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2021, 02:14:00 PM »
+1 agreed

I am glad he made it.  Captain Kirk was a childhood hero of mine.  Amazing that he actually made it to space.  Life imitating art.

Addendum:  Keep in mind that this man is 90 years old and listening to him in the interview on the ground he is totally lucid with no evidence of slowing down.  No wheelchair, no cane, no mental fumbling.  Truly amazing.  My dad is aging the same way at 93 going on 94.  Diet and exercise.  Lifestyle choices.  Genetics you can't help, but you can certainly try to stay alive and well with choices made.  Many do not make good choices.  To me at least, it is very important to live the longest most fulfilling life you can, gentlemen.

Just wish he would have worn the Star Fleet uniform.
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Re: Shatner made it to space and back
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2021, 03:00:24 PM »
Too bad Nimoy couldn’t make the trip…R.I.P….

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« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2021, 04:04:39 PM »
I am giving her all shes got CAPTIAN! Words to live by... ;)

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Re: Shatner made it to space and back
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2021, 05:23:11 PM »
“Dammit Jim I’m a doctor not an Amazon founder!!!”:”Bones”Mc Coy

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Re: Shatner made it to space and back
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2021, 06:25:11 PM »
It is rumored when in orbit he said...

“Execute!”  Cadet Commander Captain Admiral James Tiberius Kirk
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Re: Shatner made it to space and back
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2021, 09:53:44 PM »
William "Bill" Shatner sings Rocket Man (circa 1978) you just can't make this up !


Watch "William Shatner "Sings" 'Rocket Man' (1978) - BEST QUALITY!" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/lul-Y8vSr0I
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Re: Shatner made it to space and back
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2021, 01:32:56 AM »
This is the best interpretation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi8MI7jjpSY

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Re: Shatner made it to space and back
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2021, 07:53:20 AM »
Nope, the original by Bill is much better and I know that once you heard Rocket Man, you just wanted more

This and more on his recorded album



Watch "William Shatner - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" on YouTube
https://youtu.be/AB3uVARNhmM




This is the best interpretation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi8MI7jjpSY

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Re: Shatner made it to space and back
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2021, 03:08:41 PM »
The more I look at this new Shatner "episode" the more it looks  like an Austin Powers movie

We have been laughing so hard (excuse the pun)

Shatner = Austin Powers

Bezos = Doktor Evil

The Rocket = well "The Rocket" in the movie

Watch "William Shatner in TEARS After Blue Origin Space Flight" on YouTube
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Re: Shatner made it to space and back
« Reply #10 on: October 15, 2021, 03:11:59 PM »
There are striking similarities.  You are not wrong.
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Re: Shatner made it to space and back
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2021, 03:14:10 PM »
Original cast.....life imitating art 
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