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[dwgm]

This probably isn't dial up friendly. There are a lot of pix. I haven't done a personal post in a while, and we've been doing some fun stuff. Niece gingersnapps moved in with us, along with her cat Daisy. Here are some pix of Jack and Daisy...













And next we have pix of our outing to Hollywood to see Dead Man's Chest...



First we went to Amoeba, a huge music/video store on Sunset.






They have all kinds of music and video selections, even very obscure categories.






You can see the Hollywood sign from out front.




After that, we went a few blocks to Hollywood Blvd. and Highland Ave. and parked at the Kodak Theater, where they hold the Academy Awards now. Parking is easy and safe there, and there's a mall if you have time to browse.




Across the street is the El Capitan.




Here's the PotC marquee a little closer. Cool, eh?




We had a bite of dinner at Hamburger Hamlet, which is a couple of doors down from the theater, and then went to the show. We sat in the balcony, in the front but to the side. There was an organist entertaining us with Disney tunes before the movie started (the pic came out dark, so I lightened it in Photoshop so you can see the details of the piratey skeleton etc.).



After we watched the movie (which was great on the big screen they have, of course) we all got to go down and look at the display of props and costumes from the movie.

This display was in the lobby...




The Locker where the chest was hidden.




A close up of the letter inside...




The Jar of Dirt.




Will and Elizabeth's Wedding Clothes




ETA: Elizabeth's bodice (detail)




ETA: Will's costume, detail




Governor Swann's Wedding Suit




ETA: Here's a detail of the Gov's embroidery...




The Ghost Wedding Dress




Will's Piratey Garb




Will's Piratey Garb Detail




Davy Jones




A Crewman on the Flying Dutchman




And the Dead Man's Chest




We got out of the theater at about 11:30 and it was about 89 degrees still -- it was during that awful July heatwave. We went to the Disney soda fountain next door and had ice cream -- and I bought a replica of Jack's ring...




Then we drove home, where there was no air conditioning (we are completely unused to that kind of heat) so at 1:30 A.M. we all went swimming for an hour or so, until we were cool enough to sleep.

All in all it was a great day: good fun in good company.



And finally, this last Saturday we went on a harbor cruise in San Pedro to see the Black Pearl, which is docked there right now. They're going to be taking it out and doing some filming off the coast.



















This is the admiral's home (?) and the grounds were used in the film A Few Good Men




Here's a buoy with some freeloaders...




The Terminal Island Bridge








Cranes! And ships! When elisali grows up, she's going to be a crane operator.








And finally, a couple of the sailing boats they use for training kids.






In two weeks: Disneyland, to see more props from the movie, which are on display at the Gallery over the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, where gingersnapps works. *bounces*

Comments

[outinthestorm.livejournal.com]

I wonder what they are going to do with the Pearl once they've finished with it?
Wouldn't it be cool if someone bought it?

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I hope they'll put in on display somewhere. I know we would've paid good money to actually be able to board her. Heck, we payed $12 a pop just to pass fairly close by her!

[doolabug.livejournal.com]

Too. Much. Cool.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Indeed! Wish you'd been there!

[lizzie-omalley.livejournal.com]

Pops in and says hi! Thanks for the awesome piccies.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome!

[bizarra.livejournal.com]

*envies*

Those are some great pix!

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[veronica-rich.livejournal.com]

True or false: Captain Jack would go for the Doctor before Rose. (My sister thinks the Doctor has a better chance. I think it's whomever is available and willing on a given afternoon.)

[jenthegypsy.livejournal.com]

Awesome pics! I feel like I was visiting along with ya'll. So awesome that you got to see the Pearl like that - would have sent little shivers up and down my spine had I been so lucky. And sweetness, thy name is sleeping Jack and Daisy! Thanks for sharing. ;-)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

So happy you enjoyed the picspam! It was great seeing the Pearl, and the rest of the day was really fun, too. A nice long breakfast at a coffee shop across from Ports o' Call Village (where we caught the tour boat), then window shopping and ice cream after the tour. Then home for swimming etc., and a big birthday/swim party yesterday. A great weekend.

[porridgebird.livejournal.com]

Oh.. ship-lust *dies, goes to heaven* I'm just speechless. Thank you :)))

P.S. PUPPY! xoxoxo

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I have one of the Pearl pix as my new desktop. *G* Gorgeous.

Yes! PUPPY! He's too cute. Yesterday we had four guest dogs at our swim/birthday bash for ladymora and, though all were mild mannered, occasionally they'd all get up and zoom around the yard in a pack. So funny and cute!

[yoiebear.livejournal.com]

Thanks for sharing! I really liked the categories at Amoeba! It is the "Smut" with "Nunsploitation." LOL

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Great, aren't they? And that pic of the ground floor doesn't include the huge adjoining area that has classical and jazz, or the upper floor with videos and dvd's. It's an amazing place.

Glad you enjoyed the pix!

[schmoo999.livejournal.com]

I love that the Amoeba had a "Nunsploitation" category cause those movies rock. lolol.

Love the pics and thanks for sharing darling. I loved the costumes, so much work and most of the detail never shows up on the screen.

:)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I should totally post a bigger pic of some of the detail of Swann's outfit -- the embroidery is so beautiful!, and you can even see the texture of the materials.

Glad you enjoyed!!

[linaelyn.livejournal.com]

OMG SQUEEEEE!!!

Thanks especially for the pics of the costumes and the close-up of the letter from Davy Jones' chest! I feel all happy and glowing.

You should link to this over at potc_dogwatch for the "costuming" weekly item. I'm sure it would be greatly appreciated by all there. Weatherby's outfit is truly exquisite.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

The original pic of Weatherby's costume is huge. I should do some detail pix of it.

Glad you liked this! I'll link it over there.

[arwen-lune.livejournal.com]

As for the sailing ships you saw - they're not just for training kids. Sail training is for all ages and it's a great deal of fun. That schooner on the second-to-last pic could be the Pride of Baltimore... it has the typical angle to the masts. If it is the Pride that would be great, 'cause she was de-masted in an at-sea accident last summer.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Well, they said they were for training kids. But I know there are plenty of opportunities for adults to learn sailing too.

I don't remember the names of the ships, but yes, it could be that one.

Glad you enjoyed the pix.

[rennie1265.livejournal.com]

Way cool pics, GM. Really like the ones of the costumes and details, you are so lucky to live in the area and get to see these things, including the Black Pearl.

I don't think that the topsail schooner shown is the Pride of Baltimore II but they have a number of similarities. Arwen is quite correct about the Pride having an extreme rake to her masts, I think the earlier Pride, a bit smaller vessel, was even more extreme. At least it felt that way when I had a chance to go aboard her a year or two before she went down in the Caribbean. I'm including a link to a site with some pics of her if anyone is interested.
http://www.motivation-tools.com/notes/pride_of_baltimore.htm

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Great link, Rennie -- that's a pretty little ship! Thanks for that. I'm glad you enjoyed the pix.

[bellebonnesage.livejournal.com]

I join you in Amoeba-love, that place is dangerous! I have one question: how did you find out where the Black Pearl would be? Do you know if she'll be there next weekend as well? How do I get more info? After all, what's the point of living in Los Angeles if one can't do things like this??!!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Someone else on my flist posted pix of the docked Pearl, taken from Cabrillo Beach, which is across the channel. My niece investigated and found out it was only going to be there a few more days, so made arrangements to see it right away. It's leaving some time this week, from what they said down there, but we don't know exactly when. Here's some information.

[elessil.livejournal.com]

Oh pretty! Thanks for sharing those pics!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!

[the-dala.livejournal.com]

LETTER! SEALS ON A BUOY! PEARL! Jar! Of! DIRT!

These are awesome, thank you for posting them :)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!

[drk-prncss.livejournal.com]

Hey Mama! You are going to love the props at the Disney Gallery!!! They were so cool. Sabaccplayer even liked them. Have fun! see ya in feb or March!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I'm really looking forward to going next week.

Take care and enjoy your time together! Be good to each other. :)

[elissali.livejournal.com]

those were some good times!

:)

Thanks for including me. :)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Having you there made it that much more fun. I'm so happy you were able to come last weekend.

*hugs*

[cbtreks.livejournal.com]

Wow, thanks for putting up all the photos. It was fun looking at them and imagining being there. (Even though I've sworn never to drive in LA again! *g*)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I don't get into LA much, but you just have to be patient, and not let the impatient drivers get to you. In truth, I used to always take my Mom along to navigate -- she grew up in LA (admittedly when it was a LOT smaller -- they moved to the area in 1927) and really knew the layout of the streets like the back of her hand. But I do OK on my own.

Glad you enjoyed the pix!

[hereswith.livejournal.com]

Lovely pictures, and both Jack and Daisy are incredibly cute :-) That's a very passionate letter... And the Pearl!

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

The letter was really interesting to see. I'm very much looking forward to the 26th, when we're going to Disneyland to see more props. Pix will follow.

Jack and Daisy are sweet creatures.

Glad you enjoyed all the pix!

[lovenorma.livejournal.com]

D:
*jealous*

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

;D

[hendercats.livejournal.com]

*gapes at all the pretty*
Sleeping Jack is so adorable! Daisy looks to be an easy-going kitty, curled up on the bed with him just a foot or so away.

El Capitan is amazing (had no idea it was like that - no wonder you wanted to go)! The costume pics are incredible - Governor Swann's coat especially. And the letter ... and the chest!!

Your pictures of the Pearl are some of the best I've ever seen! Thank you for sharing all the wonderfulness.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

Daisy is WAY more easy going than my own cats, who established dominance over Jack with a few swipes of (declawed) paw. Daisy is very tolerant, and very friendly. She likes to sit in the dining room window (there's a bookself there, too, for her convenience).

Yeah, the El Capitan is one of those old movie palaces that Disney bought and refurbished back in the 80's to serve as its exclusive venue on Hollywood Blvd. Could hardly have a better location.

Those pix of the Pearl are HUGE -- I optimized them and reduced them in size for this post. If you want a bigger version of any of them, let me know and I'll send it.

So happy you enjoyed!

*glomph*

[(Anonymous)]

Well, my dialup is on life-support now, but golly, this was worth it! :-) Puppy-kitty luv! Costume gorgeousness! Pirate props! DJ's chest! The Letter!!!! {*heart shatters in a million bitty bits*} And last but not least - the Pearl. *happy sigh* She is a gorgeous old thing, ain't she? I hope whatever they do with her after, she goes to a good home. The detail they put into all this stuff is simply astounding! Wonderful pics, GM - almost like being there with you! (And I wanna go to Amoeba's in the worst way! They need to put one in Reno ...) Thanks so much for sharing! *muah* Cheers ~ Erin

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[geekmama.livejournal.com]

I bet your dialup was working overtime -- I optimized everything, but there were a LOT of pictures. So happy you enjoyed them! I agree: they need to do something wonderful with the Pearl. A bed and breakfast would be fun! But just to be able to walk her decks -- what a thrill!

You better take a trip to the bay area -- there's an Amoeba in Berkeley AND in San Francisco! It's too cool -- worth the trip, if you love music (and movies).

Thanks for the fun comments. :D

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[erinrua.livejournal.com]

I just accidentally posted here as Anonymous, not sure where it went, but that was me! LOL, I was so dazzled by teh pretteh that I forgot to log in! :-p
Cheers ~

Erin

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[geekmama.livejournal.com]

It was screened for some reason, but now it's visible because I replied. LJ weirdness. *G*

[shyaway.livejournal.com]

Can't squee enough for these. They're fantastic. :-)

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

So very happy you liked 'em! More coming after next weekend -- we're going to Disneyland on Saturday, to see the stuff they have on display in the Gallery (the fancy store above the PotC ride).

[honorat.livejournal.com]

Wonderful pictures. Jack and Daisy are so cute I just want to hug them. The El Cap displays make me jealous. The costumes are so beautiful and you got to meet Jack's Jar of Dirt! And I think how I feel about you getting to see the Black Pearl qualifies as a deadly sin :P Thanks so much for posting the pictures.

[geekmama.livejournal.com]

The Pearl was lovely. Really fun to see. I'll send them to you in the extra large size, if you like. Let me know.

Here's another picspam, from Disneyland. :D