My photo with Jeri Ryan

I just found this photo today while going through the boxes I brought over from my parents' basement a few weeks ago; I thought I'd lost it.

This was taken at a convention in Boston in July 1998. As you can see, Jeri was nice enough to look at the camera and smile for the photo.

Now, a photo taken like that didn't cost me anything. (Yes, I paid for convention admission and for the autograph, but I paid nothing extra for the photo.) But when it comes to major stars I actually prefer the paid photo ops.

Why? Less stress.

With the photo ops, I know I'm going to get the picture. I don't have to worry about finding someone to actually take the picture. I don't have to think about whether one of the convention promoters is going to step in to stop photo-taking in order to speed up the autograph line.

Anyway, enough about that. You want to know about Jeri's convention appearance.

Unfortunately, I can't remember very many details, since it was several years ago. I do remember that she auctioned off (for charity) a couple of the Borg items she had worn on the show. I also remember that a woman asked her a question implying that the character of Seven of Nine was degrading to women, and as I recall she handled it pretty well, pointing out that Seven's character was intelligent and strong-willed.