tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post116017180646251008..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Friday Five FooleryBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1160440212251118902006-10-09T19:30:00.000-05:002006-10-09T19:30:00.000-05:00Lotus,I didn't get to meet George Clooney. He was...Lotus,<BR/><BR/>I didn't get to meet George Clooney. He was friendly if fans wanted to pose with him and all the locals who ran into him said he was nice, but we were there while he was working and he was not to be disturbed. A few of the extras (not me!) tried to go talk to him and whenever that happened, several of the crew would jump up as if to protect him. It was really kind of bizarre. Tim Nelson was very friendly, though. I actually mistakenly sat in the crew tent at lunch time but was told not to worry about it; the stars were at the next table. I was so tired I didn't care. <BR/><BR/>Because it was 98 degrees out with 99 percent humidity, it was an exhausting day and not very fun. I was one of the people who was in the water - yuck! They had a carpet (like astroturf) rolled down into the water so you wouldn't sink into the mud but the water was just nasty. And, I got dunked in it - even worse. But, the people who were in the water got to go home early and were paid more (still a pittance), so we missed a downpour. <BR/><BR/>The movie is really good. I was grateful I didn't end up in a total dud movie! I would never do that again, though!!!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1160429283833920462006-10-09T16:28:00.000-05:002006-10-09T16:28:00.000-05:00Ohhhhh, bookfool, how cool that you got to be a pa...Ohhhhh, bookfool, how cool that you got to be a part of that movie - it must have been an awesome experience! Now the inevitable question - did you get to meet George Clooney? :) ( I haven't seen the movie yet,but now I want to). If you get to take pictures of that wonderful swamp, please don't forget to share! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1160410327185381002006-10-09T11:12:00.000-05:002006-10-09T11:12:00.000-05:00Lotus,I'm with you on all counts; independent book...Lotus,<BR/><BR/>I'm with you on all counts; independent bookstores are often the best because of the people operating them and swamps can be incredibly beautiful. Usually, they're not in the nicest of environments (I don't handle heat well, myself) but there's another swamp outside our town (unfortunately, it's private property) which is just stunning. I've yet to ask to go back to take photos. The only reason I saw it at all was that I happened to be an extra in the movie "O, Brother, Where Art Thou?" and the baptism scene was filmed in that swamp. I was really horrified when I found out they colorized the movie so that you couldn't see just how beautiful the swamp is!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1160409430586316502006-10-09T10:57:00.000-05:002006-10-09T10:57:00.000-05:00Hello, Bookfool!I haven't travelled extensively th...Hello, Bookfool!<BR/><BR/>I haven't travelled extensively through the US and so my knowledge of many of its states is woefully inadequate,but reading your Friday Five was really very interesting and triggered off a little wanderlust in me.<BR/><BR/>I love the sound of "Off-Square Books". It's just wonderful how each independent bookstore has its own unique character. The one we have here is quite rundown and old, but very popular because the Scottish couple that own it are so friendly and fun to talk to.<BR/><BR/>Also, I really,really love swamps and marshes and have been known to travel long distances to enjoy them. My friends and family think I'm nuts -they find swamps eerie for some reason - but I see only beauty.<BR/><BR/>Very nice post, bookfool, thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1160278511904979202006-10-07T22:35:00.000-05:002006-10-07T22:35:00.000-05:00Bellezza,I never visited the Deep South (apart fro...Bellezza,<BR/><BR/>I never visited the Deep South (apart from the trip to see if we wanted to take the job offer in Mississippi - I said, "No") prior to moving here. We really need to "play tourist" more often. There are some interesting sights to see. I could have probably done a Thursday Thirteen instead of just five.<BR/><BR/>The Mississippi River always makes me think of Mark Twain but Tom Sawyer is a Missouri icon, to me. When we first got here, the rusting parts from the riverboat used in the musical "Showboat" (which burned) were still laid out at the riverfront. I thought that was so cool. Don't know where they hauled them off to.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1160262538473529502006-10-07T18:08:00.000-05:002006-10-07T18:08:00.000-05:00I'm embarrassingly unfamiliar with the south, but ...I'm embarrassingly unfamiliar with the south, but your photographs and comments make it even more compelling to visit someday. The swamp is very intriguing to me, and I have at least seen the Mississippi River, which always seems to remind me of Tom Sawyer.Bellezza https://www.blogger.com/profile/18073864187188953633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1160183255549611962006-10-06T20:07:00.000-05:002006-10-06T20:07:00.000-05:00Joy,They snuck in through a crack in the doorframe...Joy,<BR/><BR/>They snuck in through a crack in the doorframe, kind of like those little lizards that I have to chase down and catch so that I can put them back outdoors (see my photo blog via the "other blogs" link for a photo of one of those lizards). <BR/><BR/>Okay, seriously, I ordered all three of those books from Paperback Swap and they walked into the house in paper wrappers with a little help from my two feet, having been dropped off by the mailman. I love my mailman. :)<BR/><BR/>I've responded to your email!! :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1160181320739445102006-10-06T19:35:00.000-05:002006-10-06T19:35:00.000-05:00You've got mail! :)I've got ONE FOOT IN EDEN (Ras...You've got mail! :)<BR/><BR/>I've got ONE FOOT IN EDEN (Rash) on my TBR list. I look forward to your review.<BR/><BR/>Could you explain how the books "walked in the door"? Were they like lost kittens or policemen raiding your home or a kind neighbor dropping off some homebaked cookies? Curious minds want to know. (giggle giggle)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832231139076878401noreply@blogger.com