SHORE LEAVE 30 REPORT – CDR LASHANNA BROOKS

Shore Leave 30 was pretty awesome, hot as all heck, but pretty awesome!
A lot of things happened that weekend.... Hmmm.... where should I begin?

I met new friends at the meeting Saturday afternoon. That meeting was really off the hook! We had 5 new members including Jayden - the new Marine OIC and Medic, and Joe Horton - the new Chief Chef and Morale Officer. I must say, if he can make some nice spaghetti, I will bow to him and call him the Iron Chef of U.S.S TOP GUN!

George Takei is the best actor I have ever seen while at Shore Leave! This was my first time seeing him at any Con, and I was deeply moved but still shocked by his panel. The one thing that shocked me the most was when he put on his cowboy hat! He sang and talked about the movie that made him a REAL Captain - “Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country”.

I also saw some fantastic Cosplays as well. Cosplays are people wearing uniforms, costumes, and assorted headgear and makeup devices while walking around Cons or Stage Costuming. When at Cons, Anime and Cosplay items are the first things I look for in the dealers rooms. There were some Katana Blades and a light saber I saw for Cosplay use. Since I didn't have the cash, it was mainly window shopping. I was really blown away when I found a nice “Star Trek” jumpsuit, but I couldn't get it! Man! At least I had a chance to see it and some DVDs - the cartoon version of “The Incredible Hulk” and the 3D version of “Captain Scarlet”, a rare must have DVD. Maybe next time.

For an Off the Hook time, make sure to make it to the next Shore Leave!