Maybe some of you will remember Don mentioning about board member Jerry 'pop pop' Zimmermann having a daughter, Jeri Ryan, who played '7 of 9' in the Star Trek Voyager series from '97 to 2001 a few month ago.
Due to arm surgery Jerry had to list his '07RSV for sale for $6500. I talked it up, but didn't get any interest. Then he dropped the price to $6000/firm, but still didn't get a lot of interest. So I told Jerry that if someone didn't step up to the plate in two weeks I'd buy it. His next email said 'SOLD'... So that's how I got roped into buying Jerry's '07. In our conversations he told me about Jeri being 7of9, but because of Don's post, I already knew that... :-)
I had to wait a couple of weeks before driving driving down to Encino to pick up the bike. So in the meantime Jerry offered to get a signed picture of JR for me. Being a red blooded Trekie who could refuse that?? While waiting I had a brain storm.. and asked if Jeri would be kind enough to sign the underside of the trunk lid for me?? Jerry said he'll see what he could do, and she did. So now I'm picking up this way cool '07RSV with a 7of9 autograph on it. The story is getting good.
After getting the bike home another inspiring thought popped into my head. No one can see the autograph, so why not get a personalized license plate for it. And after a two month wait it finally arrived.
I gotta add Jerry was a great guy and I'm proud to call him my friend. The 7of9 saga is all because he screwed up his shoulder. If he hadn't he'd still be riding, and I'd be wrenching on something else.
Pics attached....