Shouldn't Christmas tree lots have a 50% off sale now? It's not like they're going to sell any more trees, with only a few days left till Christmas. I saw a family buying their tree a few days ago. And, all I could think was... "kid, your dad sucks." I mean, where were they a few weeks ago when everybody else was buying their tree. Ok, maybe they had been out of town and just now got back? That's the only excuse I can think of that makes sense. If I was a kid, and my dad just bought the tree recently, I'd wonder what was up. Why miss getting 3 weeks of enjoyment out of your tree? The thing costs a fortune and only lasts a month! All of the lots in Seattle still seem to be full of trees. I wonder what happens to the ones that don't get bought. Maybe they grind them up and use them for mulch? In Georgia, the power company used to collect them from the side of the road. I think they would sink them in the lakes and river and use them as fish habitats. That's better than letting them take up space in a landfill.
12.20.2002
Demand for Wind Farms Spreading in U.S. Pacific Northwest
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Christmas time.
unless you're a turkey, a tree, or a jew."
- Bill Maher
I got to the production offices right on time. It's located in Tacoma, Washington, in an industrial park; rows and rows of long, low warehouses and shipping offices. I told the reception guy that I was there for a wardrobe fitting. They asked what I was playing. But, I wasn't sure. ["Atmosphere? Butler? Staff?, etc"] I had only been told that I would be a "featured extra." This just means that I'm slightly more prominent than the blurry guy walking past in the background. Normally, those people are only around for 1 day of shooting. But, I've already been told of 2 dates that they will use me. There were several women waiting in the lobby when I arrived. One was a dancer. [You could hear music and dancing going on in the next room.] They took her into the rehearsal room after about 10 minutes. Another woman, Hilary, will be playing a prostitute. The movie is going to be called "The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer." I will be playing a butler. They took Hilary and me back to the wardrobe department. Earl and Gerrard, the wardrobe queens, picked out a tux for me, and a slutty dress for Hilary. Then Hilary went off to try hers on. I got into my monkey suit (complete with tails) and went upstairs for Ron the costume designer to give his 'ok'. He said it looked fine, and asked if I could slick back my hair. No problem. So, with that approval, they told me I could get changed out of the tux. As soon as I got finished with that, Gerrard told me to put the tux back on! He had forgotten to take my picture. [they need digital photos of everyone in costume] So, I put the tux back on again, got my picture taken, then changed out of it again.
I rented "Rose Red" yesterday to see what it's all about. So far, I can just tell that it's about a haunted house in downtown Seattle. RR is the name of the place. Ellen Rimbauer was the 20-year old bride who had it built. I'm not sure what happens in the prequel. But, I know that the setting is around 1910. That's the period I'll be playing. I think that it flashes forward to present day a few times as well. The same director will be shooting this one. But, I'm not sure who else is on board. More updates as they happen!
12.19.2002
I'm going to be in another movie. I signed up to be an extra for anything shooting in Seattle/Tacoma. And, the casting office called me yesterday. It's the prequel to "Rose Red", the Stephen King mini-series from earlier this year. I'm going to be a "featured extra" starting in January. I go down for my wardrobe fitting today. I never saw the original mini-series. So, I'll have to check that out.
12.18.2002
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12.17.2002
Xmas songs
There's a radio station here in Seattle that plays 24-hour Christmas music. Sometimes it's great (Springsteen's Santa Claus is comin' to town, ..), other times it's crap! (Celine Deion, et al). My question is this: Why is "My Favorite Things" considered a Christmas thing? I don't get that one.
Alternative Gift Options
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12.16.2002
Holy crap.
I've been driving around today, running errands. And there are some crazy-ass drivers out there. I was nearly plowed about a dozen times. What's with people? A couple of people were driving on the wrong side of the road; another one tried to clip me as I made a right turn; another putz stood in the only downtown parking space, so he could save it for his buddy; another made a u-turn right into me. Geez! Is it the Christmas frenzy?
I had to cancel my green power contributions today. I've been throwing in an extra $3/month to the power company to invest in alternative energy. But, I've got to make cutbacks wherever possible. As soon as my income increases, I'll be back in though. I still think it's a great program. It's worth it.
The Seahawks beat the Falcons yesterday. I was torn... didn't know who to cheer for. So, it's good that it went back and forth a bit. The Seahawks won in overtime after the Falcons tied it up in the last 30 seconds. I know Jack about football. But, it would be pretty cool if the Falcons went back to the Superbowl.
Osama Nutcracker
My art show on Saturday went pretty well. I think I may have sold one of my Photo transfer pieces. Still have to make contact thru email today. Hopefully, she won't flake!
Tonight: 2 Christmas parties. One for the Ballard Family Center. I agreed to take pictures. They wanted to recognize me for my volunteer work tonight. But, I declined. They've done enough stuff for me over the last year or so. I don't need more pats on the back. Plus, I need to sneak out early and head to the other party! The other party is a mulled wine / cheese fondue party. An English/Irish couple are hosting. Wonder if they'll have crackers?
