Showing posts with label Max. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Max. Show all posts

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Movie Extras One Fine Day In Tombstone **Take One**


 
 
 
   About a month ago our three kids were lucky enough to become extras in a movie that was all produced in the local area.   On the 2nd day we, the parents and family became extras, and our daughter landed a speaking role in the movie!  But more about that in another blog post.   On this day we drove to Tombstone for what quickly turned into a full day of filming.   The process was truly amazing and fun to watch.  Especially since the final result ends with our kids on film.   But it really was an all day event.  I could not imagine being a main actor in a movie or sitcom after viewing behind the scenes.   All of the dedication and preparation and an even longer day than we pulled, every day of the filming.    I think I will find my claim to fame an easier way.   But I now have an even bigger respect for many stars.   Especially many of the ones in this film, because they are still children. 
 
 
For updates, official pictures, and story's about this great movie
Please visit the above sight.   
And watch for the movie!
Soon to be out on DVD, Redbox, and beyond.
At the moment the release is set for November.
 
 
 
    
       Our work came later in the day.   They would be filming a school dance in a local school's gym.   And all of our kids were part of the dancers.   When we first got to Tombstone, the crew was busy shooting rodeo scenes on the other side of town.   So we had lots of time to get some more town pictures and to attempt to stay out of the heat.   







                                                      Some of the crews many vehicles.  


                                   Some new pictures of the great town, while we waited......



 
 








                                                            Our oldest-dressed the part.


                                            My wife and Max patiently waiting for our turn.



                                                              We had originally thought the filming would take place at this old school, in the heart of town.  I had wished, because this is an amazingly interesting looking building.  And I would love to have a reason to roam around the ancient halls.    But much later found out that it was in a school across town.   Happily that filming would be inside. 

 
The right school.
Home of the  mighty Gravediggers!
 
 
Every one practicing the line dance. 
 
After this it was time for some food.  Best part of the day.
 
 
Setting up the dance floor.
 
 
A 40 gallon hat, at least.
 
 
More practicing.
 
 
                                                     One of the producers taking it all in. 

 
Filming.
 
Of course it took lots of takes to get just the right footage.
The dancers had to do the routine many times.
Under the extra hot heat lamps.
Luckily they were still cooler than being in the Arizona sun.
The price of being a star. 
 
 
 


 
 
      This was an exhausting day for all.  Even the kids were worn out when we finally made it home, something that never happens.   But worth every minute of it.   For the experience and to learn new things.  Every one involved got a T-shirt, the experience, and anyone filmed- gets there name in the credits.   
 
Take II   coming very soon!!
But my next Exploring blog will be all about Bisbee.

 
 Here I am dreaming of coffee!    Sadly on this trip, I did not get a chance to try out this coffee shop.   Any readers have reviews of the shop and or coffee for me?   Please share.  

                                     







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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Exploring With A Side Of Stranded




               Last month I posted a blog about sneaking just down the road, by myself, and viewing The Thing.   **Check it out** http://wyomingjack.blogspot.com/2013/07/exploring-wilcox-arizona-have-you-found.html  Since the trip, I had wished I had also took our kiddos along for the Exploring.   One fine day, I loaded our dog and all of the kids in our truck, and we headed to find The Thing!   Much of the journey this day, was to let mommy have some free time.   


 
Max

      I must say the kids were not near as impressed as I had pictured them being, in my head.   They enjoyed the huge gift shop much more.    Of course Max, got a nice bathroom break before we went inside the building.   He is a challenged dog for sure, but loves his walks and drives!   And knows both words for sure.  Luckily for us, he has not yet learned pig Latin. 



     I had timed it perfectly, and we took off for home, just soon enough that it would be dinner time when we got to our house.   When first entering the highway, I noticed our truck pull to the left, but did not think much of it.    Very soon after we had a complete tire blow out!   I had just enough treed left on the downed tire, to pull well off the road, into more safety.  

 
      I have blown a lot of tires in Arizona, something about the heat and such.   But on this day we were not prepared at all for such a trauma.   I have been hauling things in our truck, so the jack and spare tire were not in the back of the truck.  I also did not have a cell phone with me.   After a little bit of searching for better options, I gathered up the dog and the kids, and we started to walk the mile or so to the rest area near Dragoon.   We attempted to flag down each car that passed us, but everyone seemed to think we were waving, and either waved back, honked or both.   Kind of entertaining, but not real helpful.  Usually when I have the kids with me, people stop right away to help.   But apparently everyone on I-10 that day thought I was out for a nice stroll on the side of the highway   complete with my kids and our dog.   Even with our truck still in full view, warning flashers flashing.       Finally a very nice couple thought they should stop, and I borrowed there cell phone.   After thanking them many times, rescue was on the way!    In the form of my mother in law. 
 
 
 
      We walked back to our truck to wait.       During this time, a storm was rolling in, and I managed to get some good pictures of the clouds that were soon right upon us.   I wish one of these pictures showed all of the lighting.   
 

 
 
 
 
 

                                                                      Still waiting



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Still waiting.
 
 
 
 
                 Right about now a state trooper stopped by to make sure we were OK>  


 
 
Nanna!
 
 Our rescuer!!  
 
The full on darkness shows that my plan for making it home for dinner did not happen. 
But as usually seems to be our case, we had an adventure!
 
 
 
 
Next Exploring blog post
Part I
of our adventures as extras in a kids movie filmed in this area.
 
 


                                                                 As always

                                               **Happy Trails!!!**


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** Check out were this all started and were I have been with my first blog series**
     Full of random rambling, Exploring, pictures, deep quotes, and lots of coffee love!  

                 http://wyomingjack.blogspot.com/


           **My second blog series has some of my best personal pictures and lots of                     Exploring!**     
                                Please take a look around.

http://exploreb-ham.blogspot.com/


             **Tell me what  you really think about all of my thoughts!**
             This page gets updated first.     
Exploring with Wyoming Jack/Bobble Head



                                                          **Benson Area Residents--special low prices!**

                Do you have extra stuff you don't want and don't know what to do with it??
                                                             Give me a call I will haul.


                                                                 Text or call I do it all!
                                    Steven (520) 444-9556     pontos62or@yahoo.com
                                    a_sherbourne@yahoo.com

                         Your trash could be our treasure.

  • Yard clean up/Garbage removal
  • Garage-shop-attic-storage clean out
  • Furniture/appliance
  • Garage sell leftovers
  • Most hauling jobs
  • VERY reasonable rates----if you share our phone number. 
Save your back-call us before you throw out any un-wanted items or if you need anything moved. 
 
We donate our leftover stuff to charity!
 
 
YOUR ad can be here!
Large reader base---low monthly price!!