tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56325213745051486512024-03-07T06:13:17.086-08:00Bento's Big AdventureBentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-9470086880915876782007-01-16T14:02:00.000-08:002007-01-16T14:15:47.865-08:00I'm hereSo, after a long 5 day car trip which included a Border Patrol stop, lots of sand, Rattlesnake warnings and snow, yes snow, I finally made it to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Los</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Angeles</span>. Got my lease signed and moved myself into my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">lil</span> apartment. Here are some small observations I have made so far:<br /><br />1. Its hard to be hip and fashionable in the cold! I watch as guys are still walking around in Flip Flops and jeans in 36 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">degree</span> weather cause they don't know whats hip in winter wear until someone takes a pic of Ashton or Brad in the snow! Quick, someone pass the info along before a struggling actor looses a toe to frostbite!<br /><br />2. Basic Spanish is a must around here, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">apparently</span>. I figured I could get away with it like the officers on cops do cause they just get an officer that is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Bilingual</span>. Also Thai and Japanese will help.<br /><br />3. For a town big on being healthy, they sure do like their chili on stuff. I like chili to, but I actually saw a breakfast <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">sammich</span> with chili. I think L.a. eats more chili than any city in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Texas</span><br /><br />4. I like that I can walk everywhere..........grocery store, 99 cent store, Home Depot, I can walk to them all. Now, if the bank was in walking distance I'd be set<br /><br /> Okay, I promise to send pics soon of my place and the great view from the roof and my windows! Until then, stay cool everyone!Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-69641801342794772692007-01-11T18:03:00.000-08:002007-01-11T18:30:55.019-08:00Pass the ole' El PasoHey Guys,<br /><br /> Sorry for not posting sooner, but I am on the road and when I rolled into El <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Paso</span>, I picked a specific hotel cause they had wireless <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Internet</span> only to find their Internet was not working. They had 2 computers in their lobby and there was ALWAYS a wait to use them. Even at 6am in the morning there were 3 people waiting to use the computers there. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Show</span> you ow many people are now using <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Internet</span> when they travel! Well, Now I'm in Phoenix, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Az</span>. and have a great <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Internet</span> connection so here I am. Now a few of my observations:<br /><br /> San Antonio is a beautiful city. Even in January, they have tons of plants being maintained and the streets are clean and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">riverwalk</span> is just stunning. If you get the chance, go and spend some time there. I went to the Alamo and asked the lady behind the counter how many times she was asked about the basement since the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">PeeWee</span> movie hit and she just rolled her eyes. They take their Alamo very seriously here, folks! No Photos and no LOUD talking. I saw her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Shhhhish</span> 2 ladies twice like a librarian! They feel the Alamo is a living memorial to those who died for Texas independence and they are VERY serious about it! I did get a fridge magnet in the gift shop and a bottle of "Alamo" water.....no joke. I also went up the "Tower of the Americas" which is the second largest free standing structure in the U.S. It was built for the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">HemisFair</span>" in 1968. You ever wonder why a Worlds fair must have a gigantic tower???? Maybe someone from Seattle or Toronto can answer that one for me.<br /><br /> Am I the only person in Texas who does NOT have a huge pickup??? or a huge HAT for that matter???? I sure felt like it<br /><br /> Don't ever run outta gas in West Texas. No, I didn't, but I saw people that did and I drove almost 600 miles and saw 2 police officers in that time. There is NOTHING on I-10 out there. The one BIG own between San Antonio and El <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Paso</span> is Ft. Stockton, which is about 3000 people or so. Don't get me wrong, there are some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">majestic</span> scenes of the Texas desert to view, just make sure you're viewing them from a running car heading towards some sort of civilization!<br /><br /> El <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Paso</span> is built on the side of a mountain so it slopes upward. The stores are all built on levels, the store behind the one your in is almost one <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">story</span> higher and so on. the cool thing is when you walk out, you have an unobstructed view of the lights of Juarez< class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Paso</span> is not a vacation destination by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">any means</span>, but if your there, drive up a few streets then look south, its really neat.<br /><br /> Today I left early and headed out to New Mexico. New Mexico is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">alot</span> like Georgia in that there is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">alot</span> of orange cones set up to look like construction, but it looked more like an excuse to charge people double the traffic fine. I think 50 of my 165 miles of New Mexico was driven at a snails pace of 45 MPH *The posted Construction zone speed limit* Since the speed limit in West Texas was 85, this was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">almost</span> painful. Good thing I filled up in El <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Paso</span>, I didn't even need to stop in New Mexico.<br /><br /> The desert of Arizona is also very beautiful. Large Boulders and rocks of different colors and a very well kept highway.<br /><br /> I Know what "The Thing" is and I ain't <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Talkin</span>! <a href="http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/AZCOCthing.html">http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attract/AZCOCthing.html</a><br /><br /> So now I'm in Phoenix. Went to Alice Cooper's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">restaurant</span> "Alice Cooperstown" *Yes, Its right by the new ball park* Very good food, good music, and what looks like a very cool venue for a live gig. *<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Soulaz</span>, get <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">LiMBO</span> to play here!*<br /><br /> So, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Tomorrow</span> I roll into L.a. I wanna stop and see the dinosaurs *You'll see* and I'll post some pics of my new place. Till then, keep reading!<br /><br />BBentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-50940962204325092002007-01-11T15:35:00.000-08:002008-12-10T08:07:11.583-08:00Pics from my trip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRI8WLpcmQD8asgZWY8ltTE6oFVf8aQpijOLezfnYMxIXeNWQd2u7EQ-Bdg-TaYIx74cliQij1CvZPYvfXgtTWc1TLVo-UGg6wmaGzYwhYO8plAfMWm5nk9QcBM8QDG-hyV5JUMEd5lo/s1600-h/tourista+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018921103076641266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRI8WLpcmQD8asgZWY8ltTE6oFVf8aQpijOLezfnYMxIXeNWQd2u7EQ-Bdg-TaYIx74cliQij1CvZPYvfXgtTWc1TLVo-UGg6wmaGzYwhYO8plAfMWm5nk9QcBM8QDG-hyV5JUMEd5lo/s200/tourista+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitAVj281WO5XUZsdWsuPAIVMf8s8pEacvnJhr9_bFLY_db7TcxdHYO4CgT-r46VzaveFUj-SwLSDZLnmTvEzClp-Ids8iLXaYXGtEeZsHLFj-ZN1G2ISoHSvHj3JvzAAeQqtIVM2wb1zs/s1600-h/tourista+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018921111666575874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitAVj281WO5XUZsdWsuPAIVMf8s8pEacvnJhr9_bFLY_db7TcxdHYO4CgT-r46VzaveFUj-SwLSDZLnmTvEzClp-Ids8iLXaYXGtEeZsHLFj-ZN1G2ISoHSvHj3JvzAAeQqtIVM2wb1zs/s200/tourista+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwshO0ewq_-SgjKhTfLu4DIxwsWdF3KCDhDpy1YbSJNM2C5tDQfht4R4EsM5z-KbfP656UitFEKNqS6BkvigySvomuiEtG2jRljkqh0fPLE2GxGiJ867mFMraKiA3O-rvz9mJngGLQfXw/s1600-h/tourista+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018921115961543186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwshO0ewq_-SgjKhTfLu4DIxwsWdF3KCDhDpy1YbSJNM2C5tDQfht4R4EsM5z-KbfP656UitFEKNqS6BkvigySvomuiEtG2jRljkqh0fPLE2GxGiJ867mFMraKiA3O-rvz9mJngGLQfXw/s200/tourista+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTlh9u09iVDBjlBt6x3TFTYK05g_hhUjfHS7pRgawIQl3MFkgauhhML6HwBzSQwP_jWoj_rMygJ3lCmnxQveAtpb0upoKh2kktiYEeD6YxTlKKneqN0gEuktNH2bJ2FPC72WmhFipvKWY/s1600-h/tourista+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018921115961543202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTlh9u09iVDBjlBt6x3TFTYK05g_hhUjfHS7pRgawIQl3MFkgauhhML6HwBzSQwP_jWoj_rMygJ3lCmnxQveAtpb0upoKh2kktiYEeD6YxTlKKneqN0gEuktNH2bJ2FPC72WmhFipvKWY/s200/tourista+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUgQQoXHxaN_TXPgfk49jfIVULDkXS5avxv991Ev5HB60PTxNKUfb30CVj7ORzqZ9uU3xudkas1pYaJVMVgZ5JhVB49hTnrwukvNG79k1mLx-DSJz7IVoAg2W4NuItsS6dvSPqmtr6JU/s1600-h/tourista+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5018921120256510514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrUgQQoXHxaN_TXPgfk49jfIVULDkXS5avxv991Ev5HB60PTxNKUfb30CVj7ORzqZ9uU3xudkas1pYaJVMVgZ5JhVB49hTnrwukvNG79k1mLx-DSJz7IVoAg2W4NuItsS6dvSPqmtr6JU/s200/tourista+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here are some pics I promised!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-69669254493870977712007-01-09T21:09:00.000-08:002007-01-09T21:49:49.285-08:00Mouthful of BoudinWell, So much has happened in a few days. First off, I dunno where I packed my USB cable so pics may wait a few days gang, but I promise to get them on here!<br /><br /> So day one took me through storms in jacksonville, Fl. and lunch with TEZ. She is a brunette now and she looks really good. She sends her love to all the Soul Patrol and will be in Birmingham in March to see us all.<br /><br /> Then I made it to Long Beach, Ms. and stayed the night with Wayne and Robin, who were just fabulous and very gracious to open their home to me for the night. We took a ride down to the beach and looked at all the devestation that wa left my Hurricane Katrina. Yes, Its still there, well, Its NOT there meaning there were alot of empty slabs where buildings used to be............yes, even now after all this time, Katrina is felt through the whole region.<br /><br /> Wayne made some wonderful mississippi BBQ and it was fabulous. also got to see the Chevelle. It was great. Thanks guys for a faboulous time!<br /><br /> Day two first took me to Iona, La. to visit Diane's second grade class and talk about movies and how they are made. They had a great time and I had a wonderful time talking with them. I made a promise to send them pictures and to keep thm updated. The main Idea was to let them know that even in a tiny town, they can dream big!<br /><br /> Then I met Missie for coffee in Lake Charles, La. She is looking as pretty as ever and we had a great time catching up on things. She will be in Bham to, gang and says HI to everyone!<br /><br /> Right now I'm in San Antonio, TX. Tommorow I visit the Alamo before heading to El Paso! Till then, stay cool!<br /><br />BBentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-30980098420170001782007-01-07T11:15:00.000-08:002008-12-10T08:07:12.300-08:00T-16 hours and counting........the adventure begins!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7pa6EWQ9WTwHAhEOSXa6XVRQe0dIc0GoU2ALMzv2iThen7LCrVXfuEq59msVRarqgz7YBnwoNZm8L8YNP6Mq3KX_CyvHLIhDehrrJNckJRPbfj185sepGr8sEx240V2bo-aiuGvgarQ/s1600-h/Gonna+Move+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5017474970505558018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS7pa6EWQ9WTwHAhEOSXa6XVRQe0dIc0GoU2ALMzv2iThen7LCrVXfuEq59msVRarqgz7YBnwoNZm8L8YNP6Mq3KX_CyvHLIhDehrrJNckJRPbfj185sepGr8sEx240V2bo-aiuGvgarQ/s200/Gonna+Move+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0BKrvAZVXnSc8FtaB-h6M2LX6P_SupcYyTjzt4_PzXgAo5YejC04YxAQEu6b4lutXNi35WsQIiMOHGEuQzztwiIuZaBbQpbkEGgX8Xvsdc8ZTTGOMhs6FeJXXm5a0DeUxLBh7cv_Grs/s1600-h/Gonna+Move+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5017474974800525330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT0BKrvAZVXnSc8FtaB-h6M2LX6P_SupcYyTjzt4_PzXgAo5YejC04YxAQEu6b4lutXNi35WsQIiMOHGEuQzztwiIuZaBbQpbkEGgX8Xvsdc8ZTTGOMhs6FeJXXm5a0DeUxLBh7cv_Grs/s200/Gonna+Move+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5SYONwtz8laHlURTBWtTYJ3JMpslTMNIRj6ci4mop0kU7p1VvCt9Ibuizc_kkjAePizNgH7C0qkrnsEVVZ5Sv-_03niUR73rMWnsq6vo5pwSBh4hep_SV7abGK4QZafFcIY8FYaJtdo/s1600-h/Gonna+Move+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5017474979095492642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5SYONwtz8laHlURTBWtTYJ3JMpslTMNIRj6ci4mop0kU7p1VvCt9Ibuizc_kkjAePizNgH7C0qkrnsEVVZ5Sv-_03niUR73rMWnsq6vo5pwSBh4hep_SV7abGK4QZafFcIY8FYaJtdo/s200/Gonna+Move+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Okay gang,<br /><br />The car is all packed and I gotta admit, its feels weird to be able to fit most of your life in a lil car. Here are the pictures of the flaming tomato all loaded up with everything needed to start a new life on the west coast.<br /><br />I have to admit, I m a very good packer when it comes to getting stuff in a car. Okay, next Blog post will be on the road from Long Beach, Ms. Later Gang!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-64875453364166082502006-12-22T05:19:00.000-08:002006-12-22T05:23:56.268-08:00Got a phone callOkay Guys,<br /><br /> I know its been over a week since I last posted on here, but between work and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Christmas</span> and stuff, I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">haven't</span> found the time. But on to the news at hand!<br /><br /> Last night I was at Moms giving her a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">lesson</span> on her laptop when the phone rang. It was the lease management company in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Los</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Angeles</span>. They called me to tell me I was approved for an apartment in L.a. and that I need to call them in the morning to get info on getting a deposit out to them! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">WOOOOOOOOOOOO</span>! what a lovely Christmas gift..............that I have to pay for...........wait a minute!<br /><br />BBentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-56870175505153235412006-12-14T06:56:00.000-08:002006-12-14T18:17:39.245-08:00The Thursday Thirteen for 12/14/06: Things to do in Cali when your dead!Okay, its time for the Thursday Thirteen and since I wanna stay on theme, this week is 13 things I wanna see once I'm settled in Cali! So in no particular order:<br /><br />13: The Donut Hole, La <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Punte</span>, Ca.: Yes, Californians love their donuts almost as much as Canadians do, and yes, L.a. has <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">ALOT</span> of giant donuts *Randy's and Kendall's come to mind* but only one you can actually DRIVE <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">THRU</span>! Yes, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">built</span> in 1958, The Donut Hole is a giant donut you drive <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">thru</span> to get your order. I'll just order coffee, watching my weight an all, and I'll be sure to avoid hitting a giant sprinkle (actually, the donut is a plain donut, so your giant sprinkle safe!)<br /><br />12: Disneyland/California Experience. Anaheim, Ca: Living next to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Disneyworld</span> all these years makes you spoiled. Its is so easy to just zip down to the park and have fun all day, and it makes other parks around the country look kinda lame, but I am very excited to see the original. I wanna know how much of Walt is still in it. (And I heard a rumor a certain Beautiful <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">SPer</span> can get me in for free! and I'm not even a member of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">LiMBO</span>! Maybe if I'm nice to her, she'll take me!)<br /><br />11: San Diego Comic Con, San Diego, Ca: This is the BIGGEST comic <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">convention</span> in the nation, and its goes so beyond comic books to TV shows, movies and all things GEEK! I have wanted to go for years and now I have the chance! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">WOOOOOO</span>!<br /><br />10: The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Nethercutt</span> Collection, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Sylmar</span>,Ca: Its a house full of antique cars, Mechanical Musical Instruments and Antique furniture. Sounds Like I could really get into just wandering around in there for awhile!<br /><br />9: Hearst Castle, San Simeon, Ca: William Randolph Hearst built this huge castle which is now a state park. Beautiful building and surrounding gardens. Always have wanted to see it!<br /><br />8: <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Fisherman's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Wharf</span>, San Francisco, Ca: Okay, I know San Fran is not exactly close to L.a., but I have always wanted to see <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">it and</span> I'll be closer than I've ever been before. So get the walking cocktails ready, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Bento</span> is coming soon!<br /><br />7: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Knotts</span> Berry Farm, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Buena</span> Park, Ca: Even though I have been spoiled by Disney, this place has always looked like fun! And I hear they have awesome Fried chicken. need to check this place out<br /><br />6: The Getty Center, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Los</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Angeles</span>, Ca.: Went past the Getty on the way to Santa Monica and saw the tram that takes you to the center itself, which is on the top of a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">mountain</span>. The Getty is a very unique art museum, they also have rotating and touring exhibits as well, and of course, the tram ride to the top is worth it alone!<br /><br />5: The Queen Mary, Long Beach, Ca.: One of the great old ships of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">cunard</span> line back when ships were used as transportation, not just cruising. Also right next door is a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Russian</span> sub!<br /><br />4: Griffith Observatory, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Los</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Angeles</span>, Ca.: In <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Griffith</span> park, the observatory was opened in 1935, was in "rebel without a cause" and I've always wanted to see it!<br /><br />3: Alpine Village, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Torance</span>, Ca.: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Ahhhh</span>, the German in me wants to check this out, get some sausage and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">German</span> pastries and heck, maybe some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">lederhosen</span>! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Gemutlichkiet</span>!<br /><br />2: The Tonight Show, Burbank, Ca.: <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">AHHH</span>, Jay. I really wanna see the Tonight Show live. Hey, maybe Taylor will be a guest! that would rock!<br /><br />1: The Petersen, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Los</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Angeles</span>, Ca.: See last weeks 13! Its gonna rock!Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-76938529984038779612006-12-13T05:34:00.000-08:002008-12-10T08:07:13.541-08:00Wordless Wednesday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJSnNyQWMZ9yi0zHp043eLA3hIbDZR8JbI2sDh08DJmue7ltN3l6RYr_mTnd1yMjTgkNeuqkUGOPxCNAk-7oqD8axo9AKbWGipQzSktGFF7zhJzrq90Ye5G3jpOBuB7ZFqjha3-Xb26U/s1600-h/BNL+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5008005335688864514" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJSnNyQWMZ9yi0zHp043eLA3hIbDZR8JbI2sDh08DJmue7ltN3l6RYr_mTnd1yMjTgkNeuqkUGOPxCNAk-7oqD8axo9AKbWGipQzSktGFF7zhJzrq90Ye5G3jpOBuB7ZFqjha3-Xb26U/s320/BNL+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19ohJDjenHOdpd3-FE6vpCsH-ZeKmHYVg8VVI2DoWiibgU1fSbuiUFbhPOeSTYAdaISQtMqbxFQ1OCjHhjxxqSwgviwcSSwD4NIhJ4rVGoEv8S3_sJduRMR5Lclz-d1hHqZ3cWtPDL-g/s1600-h/BNL+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5008005339983831826" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh19ohJDjenHOdpd3-FE6vpCsH-ZeKmHYVg8VVI2DoWiibgU1fSbuiUFbhPOeSTYAdaISQtMqbxFQ1OCjHhjxxqSwgviwcSSwD4NIhJ4rVGoEv8S3_sJduRMR5Lclz-d1hHqZ3cWtPDL-g/s320/BNL+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDVt7ND-AcuQxK9Icmq6VGw8NpOl43Yo_6XLc70m82REdX9vF4u_rsm2nHWtlEeH9LjvUGeEHflQlFJw_SqUVElfKJGYZzVXHybfePAvM7Oi4l0sSsm1Uj6gbbXvVChm4BbDUnw30cCw/s1600-h/BNL+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5008005344278799138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDVt7ND-AcuQxK9Icmq6VGw8NpOl43Yo_6XLc70m82REdX9vF4u_rsm2nHWtlEeH9LjvUGeEHflQlFJw_SqUVElfKJGYZzVXHybfePAvM7Oi4l0sSsm1Uj6gbbXvVChm4BbDUnw30cCw/s320/BNL+003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2AzPHkojL23hU6fiLt7rJIq7bUOxh3Qz8t4xIRsx1yAahEakkvqxwGNRQxOq3k693xOUWTGDYegZ-mjAtrNnY_QQm-CtKXptAMtS7Utko86hQkqjNnjbizHptzfeKKoG6lYtjHB9bQm0/s1600-h/BNL+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5008004682853835506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2AzPHkojL23hU6fiLt7rJIq7bUOxh3Qz8t4xIRsx1yAahEakkvqxwGNRQxOq3k693xOUWTGDYegZ-mjAtrNnY_QQm-CtKXptAMtS7Utko86hQkqjNnjbizHptzfeKKoG6lYtjHB9bQm0/s320/BNL+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-40982727873336662572006-12-12T07:31:00.000-08:002006-12-12T07:52:40.156-08:00Apartment Hunting from 2500 miles awayThings are sometimes harder than they look. On paper, it seems easy, ya call up, ya fill out an application, you pay your mney and ya get a key when you get there. But alas, this is not fantasy land! And apparently in LaLa land, People dont pay their rent, cause people want names of first born, bloodwork, DNA samples, Names of people who owe you money. I feel like Kaser Sose is gonna be my new landlord! So, yes, the hunt continues. My west coast contact has been helping me, even volunteering her address so I don't look like some redneck fresh off of the hay truck *Well, Orange Truck, I AM in Florida............and why is it when I say Peach truck, Greg Allman curls in the corner and cries for an hour? I dunno* So I keep crackin. I look all the time, and I know I'll get sumtin. Keep ya posted.<br /><br /> A lil Tuesday Tidbit for ya. I wanted to drop some Actors on ya that I think deserve a lil Bento Props:<br /><br /> Jeremy (I'm NOT Dave Matthews) Piven: Check out the Movie PCU, many people didn't see it and it is damn funny!<br /><br /> Steve Buschemi: Check him out in "FARGO", one of my Favorite movies! (Also has William H Macy, who has great taste in grocery items, ask me how I know this sometime)<br /><br />Elizabeth Banks: She can do Comedy (40 Year old Virgin), Drama (Invincible), and was even in Spiderman, and shes a hottie to!<br /><br /> Well, feel free to add more, I only scratched the surface. If I start talking movies, I'd be here all day!<br /><br />BBentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-79561976599315921642006-12-07T21:02:00.000-08:002006-12-07T21:36:14.907-08:00The Thursday ThirteenOkay, I guess I gotta have a Thursday Thirteen in here, and I wanna stick to the theme, so 13 places I'd like to visit on my trek to L.a. in no particular order:<br /><br />13. The Alamo: The Texan Masada! Ho can I drive right by and NOT stop off and see the Alamo, and of course, ask if I can see the basement *Pee Wee <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">HehHA</span>!*<br /><br />12. The Budweiser Brewery, Jacksonville, Fl.: Its a self guided tour <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">through</span> the world of beer, followed by free beer samples at the end.......Don't they know people have to DRIVE to this place??????<br /><br />11. Wayne and Robins House: Okay, Pulled pork BBQ, good friends, and an old <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">chevelle</span>, where do I sign up????<br /><br />10. Roswell, NM: I still don't know if I'm gonna go out of my way to see a small crater, a Bar made outta a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">doublewide</span>, and the worlds Cheesiest Alien museum, but <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">dern</span>, its s<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">ounds</span> tempting!<br /><br />9. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Chuy's</span> in Houston: Getup and her BF said go to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Chuy's</span>....in fact, we'll come along if ya do! Okay Creamy Jalapeno dip and Aliens on the roof? I'm There!<br /><br />8. The Petersen Museum, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Los</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Angeles</span>: Okay, once I get settled in I have to go to the Petersen, one of the best car collections in the U.S. and it also has touring car <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">exhibits</span> as well.....can anyone say Annual Membership?????<br /><br />7. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Soulaz's</span> House: Cool! Hanging out with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Soulaz</span> AND <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Stiney</span>! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">WOOOOO</span>! Party!<br /><br />6. San Antonio <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Riverwalk</span>: Okay, Dork that I am, I really wanna see the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">riverwalk</span> cause I saw it once on Knight Rider.<br /><br />5. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Caddyshack</span>, St. Augustine, Fl.: Bill <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Murray's</span> place. I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">don't</span> wanna eat there, but I bet the got some neat memorabilia and shirts and stuff!<br /><br />4. Dicks Last Resort, San Antonio, TX: They have one in San <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Diego</span> and Boston and Dallas to. The neat thing about Dicks? The wait staff is rude on purpose! Its fun if ya know this, but its more fun watching people who DON'T know this <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">lil</span> tidbit of info!<br /><br />3. Bourbon Street, New Orleans: Now, i dunno if I'll have time to see it, and lord knows after Katrina, it may never be what it was, but I never seen it and what the hey, If I have time, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">I'll</span> roll by!<br /><br />2. The Mexican Border: I go right past it around El <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Paso</span>, TX. BTW, there is a border patrol museum there as well. I've been at the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Canadian</span> border, but I hear this one <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">is</span> a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">lil</span> different than that! (HA!)<br /><br />1. The Flora-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" onclick="BLOG_clickHandler(this)">Bama</span>: Heck, Why not. Its a piece of SP history!Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-21251833337695364112006-12-07T08:37:00.000-08:002006-12-07T08:38:08.311-08:00The Video is up!Hey Gang, The Video is done! Check it out here!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.csproductions.info/video-n-film.htm">http://www.csproductions.info/video-n-film.htm</a><br /><br />and check out that neat Rain Effect!<br /><br />please give me feedback!<br /><br />BBentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-68640773020379561582006-12-06T10:49:00.000-08:002006-12-06T10:52:31.770-08:00So, The video shoot is DONEIts a wrap. We finished primary shooting of the video saturday. It was loads of fun. We shot in an old cemetary in St. Cloud, Fl. Then went to a vacant house and shot there as well. I did pretty much everything including building a makeshift rain machine from a sprinkler and a parcan stand *The DP was pretty impressed, BTW* They also shot a "Making of the video" Documentary which I was on a few times including setting up the rain machine. I hope I make it in cause I can use it as a reference for future gigs! Well, more later gang, I unfortunatly have a few more days of this crappy job, so its back to my cubicle...........................for now<br /><br />Later<br /><br />BentoBentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-60924416845375330622006-12-01T13:24:00.000-08:002006-12-01T13:27:03.760-08:00More Video Fun!!!Well, Gang<br /><br /> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Tomorrow</span> is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">the second</span> day of shooting on the music video. We are scheduled to shoot first in an old <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">cemetery</span> and then in an abandoned house. Don't think its gonna be as spooky as it sounds, since the video is about her losing her lover. I guess the dude is dead! Well, I'll give ya updates on the shoot when I get back <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tomorrow</span>, but hey, sounds exciting!<br /><br />BBentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-31182526805867342902006-11-27T18:51:00.001-08:002006-11-27T18:56:34.191-08:00My contacts on the West SideSo I have a few people helping me and my move on the west coast. First, My friend, Shawna, who is helping me get a place out there. Her help has been invaluable and I hope she knows how much I appreciate what she is doing since she is mega busy herself.<br /> Next is Michael Uva, the author of the Grip Book, the Bible on gripping. I have been emailing and calling him about Grip gigs and he has given me advice as well as many leads and a shot at working for him as well. I just gotta pass the audsition.....Yes, like actors, grips gotta show what they can do before they get on a gig. He is also helping me get into the Union. His help has been invaluable as well. Looks like things are starting to come together Gang. I'll keep ya updated on that as well as the Video shoot, which is wrapping up on Saturday, and the Movie, Dead red Rose, which has been rescheduled AGAIN, but the DP wants to do it right, and well, what the DP wants..............Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-5913289535717529362006-11-19T10:20:00.000-08:002006-11-19T10:24:05.362-08:00Video killed the radio starHey Gang, Had a blast gripping on the video shoot. The Video was for a song by Chrystilin, a new up and coming fmale artist. She did a great job on the shoot. I pretty much did everything: Set and mounted the lights and gels, mounted the camera, set and manned the reflector, operated the playback, anything they needed. We will be doing a second shooting day on the 2nd to get the last few scenes we need in the can, but all and all, a GREAT day and loads of fun. I think I'm gonna like this!Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-44020235742173359322006-11-17T19:03:00.000-08:002006-11-17T19:04:39.299-08:00Another Grip GigWell, tommorow morning, I have a grip gig for a music video in Orlando. I can't say more right now, I have to keep it quiet as per the Label. But I will tell ya what I did...i know, not as exciting. Well, more later gang!Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5632521374505148651.post-7009079238823784432006-11-17T09:36:00.000-08:002006-11-17T10:34:06.725-08:00Lets get it started!Hey Gang. This is gonna be the place where I document my move from Florida to Southern California. I plan to keep you updated on finding a place to live, the Job situation, and my trip itself. Hope you guys find it interesting. It will also be a place for you to stay in contact with me once I'm out there, cause as of right now, there is no address yet, or phone number, or new email address. So, here I go! let the big adventure begin!!!!Bentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09803267142613259018noreply@blogger.com3