Re^2: My favorite crew member from the original Star Trek:

One might even say it resembles a sort of Wagon Train to the stars.

It doesn't surprise me that Mr. Scott is the leading choice so far. Who better for a bunch of Perl programmers than the guy who always seems to find a way to do the nearly impossible within nearly impossible deadlines?

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Re^3: My favorite crew member from the original Star Trek: by apl (Monsignor) on Aug 20, 2007 at 11:41 UTC
There was a ST: Next Gen episode where Scotty guest starred. My favorite exchange was when he berated Gordi for giving a precise estimate. <Paraphrase>Always pad your estimate, and make your Captain think you're a miracle worker!</paraphrase>.	[reply]
Re^4: My favorite crew member from the original Star Trek: by greywolf (Priest) on Aug 22, 2007 at 04:10 UTC
I loved that bit as well! mr greywolf	[reply]
Re^3: My favorite crew member from the original Star Trek: by cdarke (Prior) on Aug 21, 2007 at 07:35 UTC
Sorry, I mis-read your post. For a minunte there I thought you said: "find a way to do the nerdy impossible..."	[reply]