Saturday, December 31, 2011

New Kicks


Using influence inside the halls of Nike, I recently got a new pair of their great running shoes. Snazzy color and very comfortable.

Weekend Dogs


Brother David's excellent carving watches over the real deal.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Christmas Day




My brother gave us an adorable likeness of Seven carved from a piece of driftwood found on a beach. The tech present of the year was a very cool portable speaker/radio/bluetooth system from Geneva Lab

Christmas Eve


We made another perfect bird last night with Franny, Larry and Brother Steve in on the fun. Homemade bourbon concoctions and St. Germain champagne cocktails made sure we all had an oblivious and silent night.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

Starlet



On the New York street @ Paramount studios, we have a ravishing starlet about to make her way to set.

Friday, December 23, 2011

Patient Dog


Seven waits for a nap to finish.

The Model




We were recently shooting a model of an urban street when the director stuck her head in to survey the scene.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Sound Department



Ellen huddles with sound mixer Shaun to map out audio strategy for the day.

Xmas On The Lot




The last few days we have been shooting on the Paramount lot in Hollywood. They have some spectacular lights going on. Oceans of white bulbs. Beautiful at night.

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Holiday Dog



Today we tried our hands at a little Christmas decorating. Seven saves the day by making a weak effort look noble.

Sunday, December 04, 2011

How Windy Was It?


From the weather station near the top of Mount Washington.

Saturday, December 03, 2011

Political Tweeting


With the downfall of Herman Cain complete, this might be the best political tweet ever!

Thursday, December 01, 2011

Blackout Dog






After the terrific wind storm last night, we are still without power. Having water (cold) and gas has softened the blow. So we are camping out with LED lighting, Thanksgiving Day leftovers and chocolate cupcakes.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

One From Home


A great story about how Occupy Rochester saved a home.
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  • Thursday, November 24, 2011

    Thanksgiving Day Dog



    Seven takes a very keen interest in the turkey's preparation.....

    Fry Smith





    I was working on a show for the Cooking Channel last week when we found ourselves at 7:30 am with a french fry food truck to shoot. Fry Smith has all kinds of fry toppings. My faves were a classic chili cheese and the Kimchi fries.

    Tuesday, November 22, 2011

    Recycled Hollywood



    We shot yesterday in a very small but cool old Hollywood Hills home. The dining room was outdoors under an arbor of wisteria. There were two large hoosiers filled with glassware and china. But the very cool part was the pass through from the kitchen. A french door on a set of pulleys opens the kitchen to the exterior in an unusual and nifty way.

    Window


    The new picture window got installed last week and I was able to get a coat of primer and 2 coats of oil on it before the rains started. It is now in the style of the other casement windows..... also soon to be replaced.

    Monday, November 21, 2011

    Weekend Dog




    Seven enjoyed some sun before the rains began.

    Saturday, November 12, 2011

    Death in the Garden




    The sun broke out for a few hours yesterday and I went out front to do some pruning. There was a strange twig protruding from the rosemary and on closer inspection, it was a preying mantis with a freshly caught bee. It took less than five minutes to devour her. By the time I returned with the camera, half her body was gone.
    The rest of the garden is looking great but there are probably equal horrors taking place beneath the beautiful facade.



    Friday, November 04, 2011

    Weekend Dog


    A great piece of bric a brac from the set last week.

    Thursday, November 03, 2011

    Big Boy Cookie


    Our producer Paula caught me with a huge cookie while we were shooting out in Islip last week. She titled it, "Big Boy Cookie".

    Saturday, October 29, 2011

    Set Fun




    Having a good time on the set yesterday...... it even got a little artistic outside as the real sun set behind our 30' tall manmade version.