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Monday, March 08, 2010
I am in Vegas for just a couple days for a photography show and that means I get to see my friends Peggy and Walt. Before we went to dinner we took a moment to check out the lion habitat at MGM. I almost fell over because there were PEOPLE in the enclosure WITH the LIONS!
I didn't get great pictures because I was scrambling to get a pic with my phone before someone was eaten. There was some voice over that said the lions are used to the trainers being in there. One of them even PATTED the lions on the HEAD! They also said there are 37 lions and they live out on a ranch and they take turns being at MGM. These two had a bath that morning. They get washed with Johnson and Johnson Baby Shampoo. So they are nice and soft. But does that mean I want to go in and pet their heads? No.
Whew! What a day in the Oscar Red Carpet Bleachers! It started out sunny, rained like mad for 5 minutes and then the show went on.
I got to go down on the actual red carpet for a little bit in the morning. It's a flurry of activity down there.
Tina and I were sitting in the "B" section - right where the limos drop the stars off. There wasn't any press there so I wasn't on camera at any point and I doubt that I will be in People magazine this year. It was a great vantage point though.
I have a real appreciation for stars that take the time to recognize their fans. Right back atcha Morgan.
I was on the lookout for Neil Gaiman after Aprille told me what he would be wearing. I got shy so I made Tina shout "NEIL"! He kindly turned and waved for a photo.
And George. Well it's easy to see why George is adored by his fans. He hopped over the rope and some hedges to sign a few autographs. No one else did that. I managed to thrust a notebook from the girl sitting behind me into his hands and she got his autograph. My good deed for the day. And what a great day! Who won best picture by the way? : )
I am in Hollyood for the Red Carpet Bleachers again this year. Tomorrow check out out 1000 Words blog and my @KodakCB twitter stream for live coverage!
Meanwhile we wandered around Hollywood and Highland for a bit. I love that Trigger left his mark.
I am in Anaheim, California a few days for work. I am so close to Disneyland I can see it over the treetops. It rained this evening which I thought was rare for this area? Walking back from dinner I saw this little guy crossing the sidewalk. Funny how if it's a slug you think ewwww, but slap a shell on it and suddenly it's an adorable snail. Keep on, keepin' on little buddy.
Every year I go to the Bellagio to see the gardens and they are in the middle of tearing down the holiday displays. This year it was ready and we were able to see the Chinese New Year displays. It reminded me that this is the year of the Tiger!
One of the things I was looking forward to doing in Vegas was seeing my friend Peggy and her husband Walt. They took Aaron, Aprille and I to a restaurant called Hash House A Go Go. It is described as "Farm food with a twist". It was crazy. We couldn't believe the amazing combinations, huge portions and elaborate presentation. I had the best time!
I'm in Las Vegas this week to attend CES for work. Check out this slot machine. Kitty Glitter. Best. Slot. Machine. Ever. I didn't even play it but I love it.
Even though I travel a lot I manage to find things I've never seen before. I stumbled around my room in Brussels for quite awhile trying to turn on the lights before I discovered I had to put my key card in the slot to turn on the lights. Energy savings.
My time in the dark was made up for by a towel warmer. This I have seen before of course but still so very appreciated. Ahhhh.
I had a day free in Europe so I took the train to see my friends Mike and Meredith, Lacey Doodle and Little Miss D. Lacey spent a lot of time giving me meaningful stares.
I spent most of the time visting with my friends but I did pop into a cheese shop for a mo. Mmmmm cheese.
Today I was working and speaking at the 140 Conference in London. A highlight was meeting Stephen Fry. He is an accomplished actor, exceedingly bright and all around nice fellow. I especially like him in one of my favorite TV shows... Bones, but I didn't tell him that.
Getting cupcakes came in a close second on my list of London highlights.
I have seen most of the sights in London, but we had some free time today so I went for a walk with my coworker, Tom.
I brought Domo along to Europe.... he hasn't been... thought it would be great to get some photos. But I left him in the hotel room today! Horror! I lamented all day long.
This is the cutest sign ever though... right?
One thing I haven't done in London is climb to the top of St. Pauls Cathedral - so we did that. All 257 steps worth.
I look normal here - but really I'm dying inside.
The only photos I got of Domo in London are at the O2...
... in a cab...
... and sitting on Lord Somethingorother's lap at Paddington Station. I am so sorry Domo. We will come back to London again someday.
I left at the crack of dawn this morning for a business trip to Europe. Here I am jetlagged and hungry in my London hotel room. Blogging will be sketchy as internet connection and time available will be questionable.
I am in NYC for a few days for work. I always cut through Manhattan Square Park when I'm near there just to take a peek at the dog park. Look at this little squirt strutting along. Pip pip.
While I was on my way to a conference in Boston this week (well, in proximity to Boston) I spotted a sign for a cranberry bog. I had a little time to spare and visions of oceans of berries danced in my head so I went to check it out.
Well apparently September is cranberry season so all I saw were dried up empty bogs. Not a single cranberry in sight. Disapointment.
