Our Maple leaf motel room.

And so we parked in a designated spot for Ians most favourite day!

Not before a hearty breakfast just across the road, at Burleigh's Diner.

Outside the exhibit was a basic Shuttle craft, complete with sound effect buttons, bet the neighbours love this!

Captain Kirk and 1st officer Spock welcomed us to the exhibition.

And we beam aboard the Enterprise, On believe it or not " Star Trek Day" 8th September, The anniversary of the broadcast of episode 1 in 1966.

1st stop Sick bay. Our guide described how the monitors showed the vital signs of patients by crew members pulling the coloured cards back and forth, behind the scenes.

Dr McCoys medical kit, the scalpel at the bottom was used by Villain Khan to threaten McCoy himself.

The medical bed which had to be held in place by the actors, otherwise it would pop upright spilling the patient to the floor.

The one section of corridor, which was used over and over to simulate miles of ships corridor, the fitments on the wall were simply picked off and repositioned to create the next section.

The briefing room, with an assortment of space aged games, 3D chess and chequers, Spocks space Lyre can be found here, autographed by many of the actors who have visited.

Science lab with specimens, made from Joke shop vomit!

A view up The "Jefferies Tube" ( named after the art director ) where many a repair was carried out, actors being showered with sparks from above.

The warp core, a cleverly created illusion using forced perspective.

Many of the surfaces are made using "Junk" Bottle tops, corrugated card, and oven racks.

Ian gets a chance to command the ship, just as it passes through an asteroid field, causing him to tip dangerously!

1st officer Debbi analyses the data.

1st officer Debbi saves the day.

Then she gets a promotion to Captain.. Well deserved.

Next port of call Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home.

The House was built by Abraham Lincolns son Robert. Construction began in 1903 and the house was completed in 1905.

The house was passed down through the family until it was inherrited by Roberts Granddaughter Peggy, she introduced Black Angus cattle to the farm and made signifigant improvements to farming in the area.

Peggy was an avid aviator, and owned a Gypsy Moth aircraft, which she quickly outgrew.
After her death the Lincoln bloodline ended, the house and grounds were left to the church, who were happy to sell it to a group of Peggys friends, who wished to see the house and its history preserved.

Robert was the President of the Pulman Rail company, he doubled their turnover during his tenure.

The Sunbeam Pulman car, has been lovingly restored. The carriage ( an early 20th century equivalent to a private jet ) was hired by the obscenely rich to transport them, and their staff.

The carriage carried 2 porters ( 1 always on duty, as cook/butler/valet ) plus 18 passengers, the carriage being converted to bunk bed style, luxury sleeping at night.

An exhibit dedicated to the president, includes his personal looking glass, where he likely looked at himself for the last time, prior to his  assasination.

Another interesting day, in New York State and Vermont. Dinner at Flannigans Irish Bar and grill, Schroon Lake.

Well Folks today I did boldly go..With my favourite Klingon, Would seem a Tribble has snuck into our bag, not sure what you feed them, but I fear there is " Trouble with Tribbles?? ". Sleep well dear reader, More Shenanigins tomorrow.. Live long and prosper xx