I drove my car to work today so I could bring Sofie (in her Underdog costume). I parked in the lot and went inside. Later, the POC came looking for me and said one of the PA's had backed the office mini-van into my car, leaving a nasty scrap down the front left side. It was an accident and the guy feels terrible about it. I don't feel too bad about it at all. It's still drivable and the production will be paying for the repairs.
Another of the guys drove it up to the shop today to have it looked at and it'll take 3 days to fix - I really haven't had to do anything about it at all. Of course, I found out the side-view mirror was broken off and is now taped on until it goes back to the shop.
So there's the bad news and the good news for the day.
At least Sofie was a hit in her costume.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Another One
Once again, I have found a blog I enjoy, read through the archives, and realized they've stopped writing. AARRGGHH! Of course, this particular blog was by a call girl and had some NSFW photos in it, so reading it at work was a bit of a hazard. But still... why does this happen?
I guess the good ones move and the rest of us plod along forever.
I guess the good ones move and the rest of us plod along forever.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Office Dog
Sofie came to work with me yesterday and was a hit. Everybody thinks she's just the sweetest dog - even the director stopped and scratched her bottom. I don't think she'll be going to work with me everyday like she did in Boston, but a couple of days a week will probably work out. I'm going to bring her on Halloween in her Underdog costume.
I've been riding the Vespa almost everyday and I still love it. I just wish I could get a side-car or a rig of some sort to carry Sofie on it. Then she really could come to work every day!
I've been riding the Vespa almost everyday and I still love it. I just wish I could get a side-car or a rig of some sort to carry Sofie on it. Then she really could come to work every day!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Meh
I'm bored. I don't want to surf the internet anymore. I've eaten my lunch and I'm waiting for my copies of the Exhibit G's (I should have finished my work before I gave the originals back). I just got back my timecards so I suppose I can start on those. It will get busy, I know, but this part just kills me.
Monday, October 20, 2008
I'm Going To Live Forever...
Ok, it's just about the end of my first day on Fame. It's pretty much the same first day as every other show I've worked on. Get in, meet some people, unpack, set up, and start digging through the crap that's been piling up on my desk. Luckily the 1st on this show worked as my clerk so she was able to keep things under control for me. I got the payroll done, reinstalled my scanner program, and alphabetized the start cards. Tomorrow I will actually do something with them.
I only took a week off and only did about half of what I wanted to do but it was nice and relaxing. I got half of the living room painted (Apple Butter), took Sofie to the dog park every day, and napped. I even managed some cleaning and got the rest of my magnet collection up.
We start shooting Dec 3rd and should be done around Feb 20th (w/ 2 weeks off at Xmas). I've been warned the hardest part of my job will be paying all of the dancers. I guess I'd better have a closer look at the SAG contract.
I only took a week off and only did about half of what I wanted to do but it was nice and relaxing. I got half of the living room painted (Apple Butter), took Sofie to the dog park every day, and napped. I even managed some cleaning and got the rest of my magnet collection up.
We start shooting Dec 3rd and should be done around Feb 20th (w/ 2 weeks off at Xmas). I've been warned the hardest part of my job will be paying all of the dancers. I guess I'd better have a closer look at the SAG contract.
Friday, October 10, 2008
The Hotel Caper Part 2
Dear Mr. D,
Thank you for staying with us in Woburn, Ma, during the production of The Movie. I understand you had questions this morning regarding the charges to your guest room folio for the terry products.
Please know that the Hotel keeps strict records of all our guest activity, when it affects guest service, hotel product and profitability. This includes every telephone call, including the number dialed and how long the call was for. We know exactly what movies guests watch, even if the title does not show on the receipt, and what time it was watched. We know exactly what time room service orders are called, and exactly what was ordered, down to the extra hollandaise on someone’s Eggs Benedict.
We also keep diligent records of every guest call to the front desk, what they ask for and what we brought them. This could be for cleaning services, assistance with high speed internet, directions on using the telephone, or amenities. The amenities (toothpaste, comb, razor, lotion) we give to our guests with our compliments. The terrycloth items (bathrobes, towels) and bathroom carpets are expected to be returned.
The attached spreadsheet outlines the dates we brought items to room 227, during your stay, and what the items were. The first spreadsheet, entitled “Mr. D,” delineates what the hotel has not received back from 227 as of July 3, 2008. The second spreadsheet, lists the items that the Hotel witnessed were in room 227 on July 3, 2008 and are now, as of July 4, 2008, no longer in the guest room 227.
These items have been charged to the credit card that you have on file for incidentals. Of course, once all of these items have been returned in perfect condition, the Hotel will most cheerfully refund the charges.
We thank you for your kind understanding.
Sincerely,
CS
General Manager
Hotel in Woburn
Thank you for staying with us in Woburn, Ma, during the production of The Movie. I understand you had questions this morning regarding the charges to your guest room folio for the terry products.
Please know that the Hotel keeps strict records of all our guest activity, when it affects guest service, hotel product and profitability. This includes every telephone call, including the number dialed and how long the call was for. We know exactly what movies guests watch, even if the title does not show on the receipt, and what time it was watched. We know exactly what time room service orders are called, and exactly what was ordered, down to the extra hollandaise on someone’s Eggs Benedict.
We also keep diligent records of every guest call to the front desk, what they ask for and what we brought them. This could be for cleaning services, assistance with high speed internet, directions on using the telephone, or amenities. The amenities (toothpaste, comb, razor, lotion) we give to our guests with our compliments. The terrycloth items (bathrobes, towels) and bathroom carpets are expected to be returned.
The attached spreadsheet outlines the dates we brought items to room 227, during your stay, and what the items were. The first spreadsheet, entitled “Mr. D,” delineates what the hotel has not received back from 227 as of July 3, 2008. The second spreadsheet, lists the items that the Hotel witnessed were in room 227 on July 3, 2008 and are now, as of July 4, 2008, no longer in the guest room 227.
These items have been charged to the credit card that you have on file for incidentals. Of course, once all of these items have been returned in perfect condition, the Hotel will most cheerfully refund the charges.
We thank you for your kind understanding.
Sincerely,
CS
General Manager
Hotel in Woburn
The Hotel Caper Part 1
From: CS (General Manager of Hotel in Woburn)
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008
To: CM (Travel Coordinator and Heinous Bitch)
Subject: Mr. D
Dear CM,
Thank you for taking the time to hear my concerns.
To recap:
Mr. D has been staying in Room 227 for the duration of his time in Woburn. Since 4/21/2008, sporadically at first and then almost every day the past two weeks, he has been calling for 2 robes, 4 extra bath towels, 4 washcloths and 2 hand towels. These items, once sent to his room, do not return into our inventory.
Last Tuesday, Mr. D spoke to my Executive Housekeeper in the evening and asked for 2 robes. In the morning, he called her and asked for 2 more robes, which she questioned. He became very angry with her, stating that she just needed to “bring him what he asks for” and then that his “parents are in town”.
On Sunday, June 29th, Mr. D brought 7 large boxes including 2 (see through) plastic totes to the front desk. He asked that we have them shipped FedEx for him, and we agreed. As it was a Sunday, and FedEx does not pick up, we did not call them. On Monday morning, Mr. D came to the Front Desk and became quite hostile with 2 of my staff members when he was told the boxes were not called in yet. During this, it was discovered that he had called in the order himself. My Executive Assistant and my Front Office Manager went to the Front Desk to diffuse the situation, and after Mr. D calmed down and went back to his room, the FOM looked at the plastic totes and realized that they had bundles of towels and washcloths in them. One of the cloths had the tag turned up to face out, and it clearly had a “hotel trademark” on it.
They allowed the boxes to be picked up, and Mr. D kept the tracking number slips. This morning we called FedEx and asked if they would help us to learn if the boxes were shipped and where.
They told us the boxes were delivered to a Salon in California (HD), to Mr. D’s attention.
While I know there are many items that he called for that were not logged at the front desk onto our Guest Alert Sheet (how we track guest needs and whether or not the needs are met), I do know that he currently has several items in his room, hidden in the drawers and closet (11 washcloths, 2 robes, 4 towels) over and above what is already placed in his room for normal guest usage.
What I have documentation on as far as what was brought to him is as follows (along with the price)
16 Robes ($1280.00)
9 Bath Rugs ($468.00)
36 Bath Towels ($1440.00)
22 Hand Towels ($484.00)
47 Wash Cloths ($376.00)
All Totaling $4048.00
Please let me know how to proceed.
Thank you,
CS
General Manager
Hotel in Woburn
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008
To: CM (Travel Coordinator and Heinous Bitch)
Subject: Mr. D
Dear CM,
Thank you for taking the time to hear my concerns.
To recap:
Mr. D has been staying in Room 227 for the duration of his time in Woburn. Since 4/21/2008, sporadically at first and then almost every day the past two weeks, he has been calling for 2 robes, 4 extra bath towels, 4 washcloths and 2 hand towels. These items, once sent to his room, do not return into our inventory.
Last Tuesday, Mr. D spoke to my Executive Housekeeper in the evening and asked for 2 robes. In the morning, he called her and asked for 2 more robes, which she questioned. He became very angry with her, stating that she just needed to “bring him what he asks for” and then that his “parents are in town”.
On Sunday, June 29th, Mr. D brought 7 large boxes including 2 (see through) plastic totes to the front desk. He asked that we have them shipped FedEx for him, and we agreed. As it was a Sunday, and FedEx does not pick up, we did not call them. On Monday morning, Mr. D came to the Front Desk and became quite hostile with 2 of my staff members when he was told the boxes were not called in yet. During this, it was discovered that he had called in the order himself. My Executive Assistant and my Front Office Manager went to the Front Desk to diffuse the situation, and after Mr. D calmed down and went back to his room, the FOM looked at the plastic totes and realized that they had bundles of towels and washcloths in them. One of the cloths had the tag turned up to face out, and it clearly had a “hotel trademark” on it.
They allowed the boxes to be picked up, and Mr. D kept the tracking number slips. This morning we called FedEx and asked if they would help us to learn if the boxes were shipped and where.
They told us the boxes were delivered to a Salon in California (HD), to Mr. D’s attention.
While I know there are many items that he called for that were not logged at the front desk onto our Guest Alert Sheet (how we track guest needs and whether or not the needs are met), I do know that he currently has several items in his room, hidden in the drawers and closet (11 washcloths, 2 robes, 4 towels) over and above what is already placed in his room for normal guest usage.
What I have documentation on as far as what was brought to him is as follows (along with the price)
16 Robes ($1280.00)
9 Bath Rugs ($468.00)
36 Bath Towels ($1440.00)
22 Hand Towels ($484.00)
47 Wash Cloths ($376.00)
All Totaling $4048.00
Please let me know how to proceed.
Thank you,
CS
General Manager
Hotel in Woburn
Star Sighting & Gossip
I forgot to mention I saw Ron Rifkin riding a bicycle on the Disney lot last Friday as H and I walked out to the parking garage. He’s more handsome in real life.
Gossip From The Costume Dept:
Big Star only wears cashmere socks. Not only that, he wears them home at the end of the day, so he gets a new pair daily. Those things aren’t cheap and when you realize we shot for something like 70 days, that’s a lot of socks.
More Gossip From The Costume Dept:
Semi-Big Star got a new pair of boxer briefs every day and also wore them home at the end of the night. I think they were always CK’s. Anyway, one day the costume supervisor was picking up laundry from the trailers and realized he’d left a pair behind. She thought it was odd but picked them up anyway and threw them in the wash. It wasn’t until she was getting them out of the dryer that she realized why he’d left them behind… he’d, um, soiled them. As H put it, “like he trusted a fart he shouldn’t have”. They were sealed into a ziploc and used for the rest of the show as a nasty surprise in the trailer.
Semi-Big Star also had an issue with “guests” staying at his hotel after he wrapped and left Boston. The hotel said that his room was occupied for 2 extra days by the “friends” the star had brought in for “entertainment”. Subtle enough for you?
Gossip From The Costume Dept:
Big Star only wears cashmere socks. Not only that, he wears them home at the end of the day, so he gets a new pair daily. Those things aren’t cheap and when you realize we shot for something like 70 days, that’s a lot of socks.
More Gossip From The Costume Dept:
Semi-Big Star got a new pair of boxer briefs every day and also wore them home at the end of the night. I think they were always CK’s. Anyway, one day the costume supervisor was picking up laundry from the trailers and realized he’d left a pair behind. She thought it was odd but picked them up anyway and threw them in the wash. It wasn’t until she was getting them out of the dryer that she realized why he’d left them behind… he’d, um, soiled them. As H put it, “like he trusted a fart he shouldn’t have”. They were sealed into a ziploc and used for the rest of the show as a nasty surprise in the trailer.
Semi-Big Star also had an issue with “guests” staying at his hotel after he wrapped and left Boston. The hotel said that his room was occupied for 2 extra days by the “friends” the star had brought in for “entertainment”. Subtle enough for you?
Thursday, October 09, 2008
The Results Are In
Well.
We got in the DNA test results for Sofie and it's not at all what we thought it would be. We were thinking Beagle / Jack Russell Terrier mix with maybe a little Chihuahua thrown in.
We got back Poodle / Dachshund / German Shepherd Dog mix (nothing made up a majority).
I can almost buy Dachshund for the shape of the face and the ears and German Shepherd Dog for the coloring, but Poodle? Geez, where did that come from?
I wrote to the rescue agency to ask them to contact the family in Ojai who adopted Sofie's sister and see if they had ever had her DNA tested or to see if those 3 breeds made sense to them. It's just not what we expected at all.
We got in the DNA test results for Sofie and it's not at all what we thought it would be. We were thinking Beagle / Jack Russell Terrier mix with maybe a little Chihuahua thrown in.
We got back Poodle / Dachshund / German Shepherd Dog mix (nothing made up a majority).
I can almost buy Dachshund for the shape of the face and the ears and German Shepherd Dog for the coloring, but Poodle? Geez, where did that come from?
I wrote to the rescue agency to ask them to contact the family in Ojai who adopted Sofie's sister and see if they had ever had her DNA tested or to see if those 3 breeds made sense to them. It's just not what we expected at all.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Sofie In The Snow
People at the dog park, when finding out we just got back from Boston, ask how Sofie did in the snow. I realized I never posted this picture of her in a dog park in New Hampshire in March. That's the back rest of a park bench behind her so you can tell how deep the snow was. And yes, she's got her head down some hole...
Friday, October 03, 2008
Office Contest
The boss of a Madison Avenue advertising agency called an impromptu midweek staff meeting after a particularly stressful day. When everyone had gathered the boss, who understood the benefits of having fun, told the burnt-out staff the purpose of the meeting was to have quick contest. The theme: Viagra advertising slogans. The only rule was they had to use past ad slogans, originally written for other products that captured the essence of Viagra. Slight variations were acceptable. About 7 minutes later they turned their suggestions in and created a top ten list. With laughter and comraderie the rest of the week went very well.
The Top Ten
10. Viagra, Whaaazzz Up!
9. Viagra, The quicker pecker picker upper.
8. Viagra, Like a rock.
7. Viagra. When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight.
6. Viagra. Be all that you can be.
5. Viagra. Reach out and touch someone.
4. Viagra. Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman.
3. Viagra. Home of the whopper.
2. Viagra. We bring good things to life.
and the #1 slogan
1. Viagra. This is your peepee, this is your peepee on drugs.
The Top Ten
10. Viagra, Whaaazzz Up!
9. Viagra, The quicker pecker picker upper.
8. Viagra, Like a rock.
7. Viagra. When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight.
6. Viagra. Be all that you can be.
5. Viagra. Reach out and touch someone.
4. Viagra. Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman.
3. Viagra. Home of the whopper.
2. Viagra. We bring good things to life.
and the #1 slogan
1. Viagra. This is your peepee, this is your peepee on drugs.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
Big Brother
I'm working on the lot at the studio the mouse built in a 5 story building. I think they have a sensor or some kind of monitoring equipment because when you approach the elevators one almost always opens up without having to push a button. It's kind of weird to think they have that monitored. Makes me wonder what else is monitored...
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Yikes
Yesterday I got a call from my sister looking for Sped's phone number to pass along to the parents of some friends from high school (follow that?). Anyway, I decided to check in with Sped before passing on her digits and her response, when finding out who wanted them, was "Oh holy fuck".
I took that as a no.
I took that as a no.
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