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Some people likes indoor plants for their beauty and décor, other prefer useful and beneficial plants usually with fruits. But have you ever considered having both? If yes, then what about lemon tree. It can be easily grown from a seed, no matter your climate zone or location. It is simple and easy, if you know the right way. Just follow my step by step tutorial and have a great lemon tree in your home.
Easy Steps for Tile Cleaning
Welcome to tile cleaning 101! Maybe tile scrubbing is the more appropriate term but it doesn't really matter. I will teach you how to clean the tiles in your bathroom and the space between them. Now, why I am stressing so much on this "space between them" you're probably wondering and I'll gladly answer you. The thing is, a lot of germs gather there and a regular mopping for the bathroom door usually doesn't do the trick, that is why this area needs some extra attention!
Dry Carpet Cleaning Explained
There are different options for treating the carpets at home. Dry cleaning is one of the techniques that provide best results not only for the carpets cleaning but also when we need to treat the furniture upholstery. There are different techniques that can be used: dry foam, dry powder or bonnet cleaning. Any method that does not use a water extraction unit in the process of deep treatment of the carpeting is considered a dry method. This is also the greatest advantage of this technique as no time is required for drying the surfaces. Even though most methods use a small amount of water it does not take hours to dry like wet ones. We have explained the details of the different options below.
How to Benefit from a Rubbish Removal Company
Many would agree that rubbish lying scattered around streets, rooms, or whatever other place is not only unpleasant for the eye but it also pose threat for people's health. It is very important to dispose of your rubbish before it becomes a problem. But removing waste by yourself can be very difficulty, especially when you need to get rid of large items. Fortunately, London has many companies offering rubbish removal services. Pick up one, and let the professionals take care of your junk.
How to Clean Your Window
The windows are your source of light during the day. They are what brightens the room. It is where light enters your home. This is why it's important that they are clean. How would you feel if they are so dirty, it creates the illusion that its cloudy outside, but instead it's a bright and sunny day?
The cause of a dirty window can be anything – dust from near by traffic, kids drawing on it, or just because it wasn't cleaned for a long time.
How to Clean Your Iron with Vinegar
When the weakly cleaning of the house arrives at our door step, we all go through a fixed schedule of tasks. Dusting, vacuuming, washing clothes etc. It's a never ending day for most of us and the last thing we want is to get delayed by some task.
Here I'm going to aim your attention to a problem many of use encounter. When it comes to ironing, we sometimes get into the unpleasant situation of staining the already washed clothes because of a dirty iron plate.
How to Set Up a Makeshift Kitchen
The idea of a group of strange men taking control of your kitchen for an extended period of time may make you a little queasy. Remember that remodel construction will not last forever, and that when it is finished you will have the kitchen you've been waiting for. If the job is a big one, you and your family may have to find another way to prepare your food and to cook. During the construction, your kitchen will not be habitable, and the water may be turned off for a time. Setting up and using a makeshift kitchen can help you get through this period.
Spring Wallpaper Cleaning
Care and Cleaning of Your Big Couch
The most abused if I may say so, or the most usable one in an ordinary house, is the couch and sofas. Some people decide to purchase soft furniture with leather coating, as they mostly think and assume that they shall require lesser cleaning. In matter of fact, they do need even more care. Despite that, lets continue. The sofas and couches normally take the center place in the living room. And when we have a visitors, they usually take a sit on the couch, while you as a host sit on the lonely sofa or chair.
How to Redesign your Bedroom on at Low Cost
Hey, are you a person who loves to redecorate and redesign your rooms often, but you just don't want to spend too much money on your hobby? Don't worry, I have a few tips for you.
Nothing freshens up a room like a new coat of paint. Make it into a weekend project and involve your kids – you can do something together, and at the same time, create a whole new bedroom that you want.
I don't recommend painting the bedroom walls into bright colours. Beige, peach, light and pastel blues and greens work the best. Make sure that your new wall colour coordinates with your furniture, as you are not buying new furniture.
Sometimes all a room needs is some organization, to look completely different. Many bedrooms are full of children toys, old clothes and even dishes. Move those dishes to the kitchen, where they belong. Put those items away, and organize the rest of the room to make it look very different.
Anther way to decorate without a budget is to use the same furniture, but rearrange it, and add something else into the mix. Make a tour around the house – you will probably find a chair in the basement, or something else in the family room, that will look great in the bedroom. Use those to create a whole new bedroom – with your old furniture.
Add a splash of colour to the room with some new wall art. Another idea is to frame some of your kids' drawings, or draw something yourself. Of course, if you mess up, call after builders cleaning Morden. You will spend some money, but they will help you clean your wall or anything else.
It is amazing how much you can change a room by adding just one new item to it. Pick some new bedding or a bedspread that you really wanted, and splurge on them! You will have a great looking bedroom in no time.
Remember, updating a room does not mean buying everything new for it. Use some my ideas to completely re-do your bedroom. You will be very happy with the results, I'm sure!


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How Gwinnett Precincts Voted in the 2012 Election
Mitt Romney won 98 of Gwinnett's 156 precincts.
On Election Day 2012, Mitt Romney drew 54 percent of the Gwinnett County vote by winning 98 of the county's 156 precincts.
According to unofficial results available on the Georgia Secretary of State website, Romney finished with 159,563 votes, compared to 131,879 for President Barack Obama, who won re-election nationwide.
Romney dominated the vote in the county from Peachtree Corners up the Chattahoochee River to Buford, across the northern part of Gwinnett to Dacula and through a swath mostly north of U.S 78 between Snellville and Lilburn.
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- Find a precinct-by-precinct report on the vote on the Secretary of State website.
- A map of Gwinnett's precincts is available on the county website.
President Obama, on the other hand, did well in between Norcross and Lilburn, up I-85 to the northern areas of Lawrenceville, and the southern corner of the county south of U.S. 78.
Romney's biggest wins came in the Duncans A (12 Stone Church), C (Hamilton Mill UMC) and D (Hamilton Mill Christian Church) precincts, all in the Dacula area, by taking 80, 79 and 79 percent of those votes, respectively.
President Obama's biggest margin was at the Martins E (Ferguson Elementary School) precinct, a new site bordering I-85 in unincorporated Duluth, where he won 87.1 percent. The President also scored better than 80 percent at Pinckneyville N (Landmark Church) and Pinckneyville Q (Beaver Ruin Baptist Church).
The two closest precincts were Pinckneyville T (First Chinese Baptist Church, Duluth), where Romney won 746 to 730 (Libertarian Gary Johnson had 29 votes), and Martins I (Amazing Grace Lutheran, Lawrenceville), where Obama won 1,413 to 1,387 (Johnson also had 29).
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Its a shame that Mitt Romney dominated Georgia. Another reminder that slavery and prejudice still exists in the deep south. Romney is the devil in disguise and that's why he lost the election. Thank God!


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Our 2013 combined birthday trip to WDW Part II
We arrived at our resort, The Shades of Green around 1:30PM. I should add, for those who dont know, that Shades of Green is a resort used by our military, both active duty and retired, and is also available for civilians who work for the Department of Defense (DOD). Our room was ready. I might add that it was raining and continued to rain most of the rest of the day. We got checked in, had our luggage delivered to the room and then went down to the Attraction Ticket desk to obtain our annual passes. We had discovered that they were cheaper to buy here as we saved on taxes. We received certificates for the passes and headed to DTD to get the actual pass and also to purchase our Tables in Wonderland card. Of course while we were at DTD we had to make our regular stop at the Margarita bar and enjoy a couple of margaritas. We then did a small amount of shopping, including picking up some Annual Passholder Pins. Unfortunately, they were already sold out of the Valentines Day pins. L Since it was already so late in the day we skipped our planned trip to MK and headed back to our resort to take showers and get ready to go to dinner.
Let me tell you a bit about our room. The room itself is huge. There are two queen beds and a pull out sofa bed. Oddly there is no desk so I am sitting here at a small table typing. The dresser has four good sized drawers and a refrigerator built in. There is what I am guessing is a 32 flat screen TV sitting on the dresser. The bathroom however, is quite strange. There is a tub, with shower, but no safety bars. There is a sink with lights on each side, one of which is currently not working correctly but I havent been able to get hold of maintenance yet. Then there is the toilet which is behind a separate wall, but has no door of its own. What makes it strange is that all of the towel racks are in the toilet area and thus not easily accessible when one steps out of the shower. The room rate ($131 tax free per night) is great but I wouldnt choose this resort again. Our room overlooks the Mickey Pool but there are palm trees in the way so we really cant see the pool even if we go out on the balcony.
I had ordered, unbeknownst to Donna, a bottle of Proseco, some chocolate covered strawberries and a rose to be delivered. They were delivered while we were at DTD. And, unbeknownst to me, Donna had ordered some things for the two of us. These included a bottle of wine, some etched champagne glasses, cheese, crackers and a few other items, plus a Mickey bag that was chock full of goodies.
Dinner tonight was at our favorite Disney restaurant, JIKO. We arrived at AKL, valet parked the car and went into Victoria Falls, our favorite bar at WDW. Donna had a couple of Cosmopolitans ($19.50), while I enjoyed a glass of red wine called Chakalaka blend ($11.00) Soon it was time to go downstairs to dinner. We were seated at the Cooking Place, which is my favorite place to sit at JIKO. However, these chairs have no foot rests and are very uncomfortable for Donna so we probably will not sit there again. Our server was Oscar, who did an outstanding job of spacing out our meal. We have had him as our server before and he is very good. Our favorite flatbread, a Kalamata Olive flatbread, is no longer on the menu but there was a new one that had Kalamata Olives on it. It was a roasted Kubota Squash and Kalamata Olive, with Cipollini Onions, Goat Cheese, and Pumpkin Seed Duqqa ($10.00). Donna, who doesnt care for squash, while I do, declared it quite tasty. Next up, for Donna was the Taste of Africa, consisting of African inspired dips with Pappadam, Poppy Seed Lavash and house made Naan ($10.00). Pappadam is round shaped, crispy bread that is very thin. It is an Indian bread made from lentil flour. It is very similar to a very thin cracker. The Poppy Seed Lavash is triangle shaped and is a thin, crispy flatbread, most often baked in a clay oven. The Naan is leavened oven-backed flat bread, cut into small rectangles, though the restaurant calls them squares. It also contains yogurt and flax seeds. The dips provided were Bhuna Masala (red), Sagh Dahl (green), Moroccan Chermoula (red with green specks) and Kalamata Hummus (tan). Bhuna Masala is a curry consisting of tomato, coconut, tamarind and chile peppers. JIKOs version is roasted. Sagh Dahl is also known as Dhal Saag. It is a paste or sauce made of lentils, spinach, garlic and chiles. Moroccan Chermoula is a marinade, typically used to flavor fish or seafood, but it can be used on meats and vegetables. It is often a mixture of herbs, oil, lemon juice, pickled lemons, garlic, cumin, and salt. Kalamata Hummus is a traditional spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with Tahini (sesame seed paste), olive oil, lemon juice, salt, garlic, and Kalamata olives. Donna says that if they ever take this dish off of the menu she will stop going to JIKO. My next course was called Inguday Tibs in brik ($10.00). This was a fried Turisian Filo, stuffed with mushroom, spinach, and cheese and served with an apple and curry vinaigrette. I would order this dish again. For our main courses Donna had Spicy Botswana Style Seswaa Beef Short Rip, which fell apart at the touch. It was served with Cassava Potato Puree, Sambal, mushrooms, and Fava Beans ($44.00). There was far more meat than Donna eats so she didnt finish it. My main was Curry-rubbed Lamb Loin, cooked to a rare to medium rare ($37.00). It was accompanied by cauliflower puree, eggplant-artichoke Zaalouk and olive-walnut tapenade. It was delicious. Donnas appetizer and meal were accompanied by a glass of Vilfonte Blend ($17.00). My appetizer was accompanied by a glass of Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir (2009, $17.00) and my main course by a Penny Black Blend, a very hearty and spicy red which went extremely well with my lamb ($14.00). The total bill came to $168.27 without tip and before our Tables in Wonderland was applied. After the 20% deduction on food and drink and an 18% tip added in it came to $163.06, which I rounded up to $165. It was an extremely satisfying meal. We then retired to our room for a good nights sleep, as neither of us had slept well on the train.
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Re: Our 2013 combined birthday trip to WDW Part II
Well, how typical is that of you both to order something for each other for the room, two peas in a pod aren't you
We've never eaten anywhere at AKL but the food does sound and look really nice
Keep them coming John
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Great reports John.... Keep em coming
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So good that you had a decent meal. It's nice to know that they can still do it there, but we'll not be returning for some time. Our meal was far from tasty, as we've discussed.
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The food looks quite nice I love a good lamb.
What was wrong with the room/resort that you won't be returning? That is a good price!I am a travel agent with The Magic For Less Travel. Please private message me if you'd like help booking a trip!
Re: Our 2013 combined birthday trip to WDW Part II
I don't eat lamb over there as they always serve it too raw for me, I like my lamb well cooked.
If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together.......
there is something you must always remember.
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
But the most important thing is, even if we're apart...... I'll always be with you.
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A friend is a hand that is always holding yours,
no matter how close or far apart you may be.
A friend is someone who is always there and will always, always care.
A friend is a feeling of forever in the heart.
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Halloween will come a little late for some this year, thanks to Superstorm Sandy, which has left many neighborhoods along the East Coast littered with debris from shattered homes, downed trees and power lines, creating unsafe conditions for revelers and trick-or-treaters.
The situation in New Jersey is so severe that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order on Wednesday postponing Halloween celebrations across the state until Monday.
"I've taken this action to minimize additional risks to lives and the public safety as we begin the process of rebuilding and recovering from Hurricane Sandy," Christie said. "In too many communities in our state, the damage and losses from this storm are still being sorted out, and dangerous conditions abound even as our emergency management and response officials continue their work."
Elsewhere, residents in parts of New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut have been asked to hold off on trick-or-treating, and parades have been postponed or canceled, including New York's annual Village Halloween Party, which the Mayor's Office of Emergency Management and the New York Police Department canceled for the first time in 39 years.
"We hope that everyone who would have come to the parade is safe, and that those who can volunteer to help out at one of the Emergency Outreach Centers near you," the parade's organizers said in a statement.
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"We were already planning on having a party," said Brooklyn resident Adam Scher. "But now that nobody can get into Manhattan we are really having a party."
Scher and his business partner will hold court for friends in the office of their public relations firm in Clinton Hill.
"People need something to do tonight. Everyone has been cooped up inside for the past four days, and nobody has anywhere to go or anything to do, so why not provide them with some fun celebratory festivities!" he said.
With many areas still without power or experiencing intermittent outages, information was scattershot and hard to come by, leaving many to improvise or source information through social media.


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by systemA picture uploaded here, a status update there... social media began as a novelty in my life and grew into a full blown distraction. Waiting at the carwash, in line at the grocery store, before the kids get let out from school — those all used to be times where I could think or talk to someone. Crazy, right? Now, all that time is spent refreshing my Facebook page to see who responded to my latest observation, or who "liked" my last upload to Instagram. And when I look around, it seems like everyone else doing the same thing.
On the surface, it seems like social media sites like Twitter and Facebook have a noble goal — to connect us with friends, family and people who share our interests. And with over 800 million people on Facebook alone, chances are good that anyone you want to connect with is just a "like" away. But the urge to share can easily become compulsive. The results of a recent experiment conducted by a team from Chicago University's Booth Business School suggests social media can be more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol.
What? That's crazy, I couldn't possibly be addicted— wait, let me poll my Facebook friends and see what they think. Sigh. The behavior might be slightly less health-hazardous than the aforementioned vices, but the out-of-control compulsion to check in every few minutes feels a lot like addiction to me.
What about you? Do you crave the feedback you get from sharing your life online? Are you refreshing your page often to see how many people "liked" what you posted? Do you tend to make decisions (new dress, new job, new hairdo, new boyfriend) by committee? If you do, you're not alone. It's validating, encouraging, and really easy to indulge in the power that comes from broadcasting your thoughts to a large group of people. (Why do you think fame is so seductive? It's fun to have a big megaphone to spread your message, and with social media, everyone has one.)
Okay, okay, so between Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and Pinterest, I share many little bits of my life. Think about your social streams and the volume of your posting. Ask yourself some questions and answer them honestly. Are you sharing... or over-sharing? Was that "genius insight" really just a bout of late night insomnia? Do you really need to share a picture of every meal? Are you providing value, insight, or entertainment? If not, it's likely that your followers would appreciate you more if you gave them a bit less. Also, how has social media affected your routine: Are your online friends being greeted before the person lying next to you? Are they the last people you speak to before bed? And do errands, projects and time with friends fall by the wayside due to chunks time lost to pinning, posting and tagging? Those are some red flags.
As with all things, the key is to find balance. It's easy to become antisocial and less present in an attempt to be highly social using these new media tools. Consider taking a day off. A friend of mine "unplugs" every Friday and doesn't post on or check in with any social space all day. (Hint: If that idea gives you hives, it could be a clue to a deeper problem.) A day away could help you connect more in real life and you may find inspiration for better quality sharing. Quality over quantity should be your rule of thumb moving forward.
As for me, I'm going to try not to shoo my kids away while I'm commenting on people's posts anymore, and I'm going to work on fostering my real-life relationships more than my digital ones. And while I don't think I could go cold turkey and unplug for an entire day, perhaps it's time to restrict my check-ins to a few times a day, and resist the temptation to be ever-present online. At least, that's what my support group says...
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Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., once seen as a rising political star, is expected to appear in federal court in Washington on Wednesday to admit he used campaign funds for personal expenses and gifts.
His wife, former Chicago Alderman Sandra Stevens Jackson, will have her own court appearance a few hours later, when she is expected to plead guilty to filing false tax returns.
On Friday, prosecutors filed charges against the couple in separate criminal informations, which are used when parties strike plea agreements.
The documents say the former Democratic congressman from Illinois misused about $750,000 in campaign funds from August 2005 through approximately July 2012. Prosecutors charged him with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, mail fraud and false statements. That offense carries a maximum of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, but he could receive a lighter penalty.
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Jackson issued a statement through his attorneys Friday saying, in part, "I offer no excuses for my conduct and I fully accept my responsibility for the improper decisions and mistakes I have made."
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Jake Gyllenhaal in Action - a report from Nailed's State House
'Yes, it's true. I drove the two hours to Columbia yesterday [Monday], and hung out at the State House, and watched the filming of Nailed. I had arranged to meet two fellow Gyllenhaalics there (hi, Barbara! hi, Nicole!) to see what we could see at the State House. We were very lucky. What they filmed yesterday was an outdoor sequence taking place on the back steps of the State House. So we got to see a lot of Jake in action.'
'They began shortly after 9, which was great for me as I didn't get there till around 9. The grounds of the State House are rather park-like, sorta like the US Capitol but not as grand. As I walked up from the street, the very first thing I saw was a HORDE of little girls, all dressed in these bright blue girl-scoutish uniforms. They were standing in a loose formation and were WAY more well-behaved and calm than one would expect of a gaggle of girls. I'd say there were 80-100 of them.'
'At this point I was on the phone with Barbara trying to find her and Nicole. I said to Barbara, "I see some woman on the steps with an orange dress on." That turned out to be Jessica Biel. As I walked up, Barbara said, "Jake's on the steps too." And there he was. This was some distance from where we were standing, but there was no mistaking him. I could tell from his posture; he just has a distinct way of standing with his head forward that maybe some of y'all have noticed too. He was in a dress shirt and tie. Of course he's playing a Congressman so he was naturally going to be dressed up. They began filming shortly thereafter. It'd take me all day to describe everything in a narrative, so here are just some random memories:'
1. The scene.
'They filmed one solitary scene all day long. It was Jake, with Jessica on his arm, starting up the steps, with the troop of girls and their leaders following behind. Also in the group was James Marsden and Tracy Morgan and some other "name" actors whose names we couldn't recall. Anyhow, they started up the steps and then reporters would come and yell questions to Jake, who spoke as he walked. Then at one point Jessica would reach out and pull the hair on the back of Jake's head and he would holler out. And then they would keep going on up to the doors of the State House, then they'd yell "cut" and go back and do it, or a variation of it, all over again. This went on ALL DAY. (Well, I had to leave at lunchtime, but B and N say that's the only scene they did in the afternoon too.)'
2. Jake viewing.
'Well, he was glorious. I made it my business to follow him, at an angle and at what I hope was a respectful distance, all day. When they took a break and he went to his trailer, we'd head over that way. When he moved over to a break area they had on a kind of terrace on the steps, we'd wander over there. Of course one could not get that close while they were actually working. I think the closest I got was as he returned from a very short break; I think I may have been 15-20 feet away. He looked in my direction though not directly at me. His eyes are THAT blue. On breaks, he would not tarry. He'd hurry right over to his trailer.'
3. Jake working.
'Jake seemed to be the jolliest, most animated of the main actors. He would chat with the crew and his co-stars between takes. At one point he was getting hugs from some of the little girls in blue, which was absolutely precious. He chatted with Marsden a time or two, and a little bit with Jessica. But though Jake seemed chatty and friendly, he was also 100% professional. They'd yell "rolling" and he'd snap to. He seems so comfortable in front of the camera. Well, they all did. I guess that's why they're stars.'
4. The other stars.
'It took us ages to figure out that that was really James Marsden, who plays Jessica's original love interest in the movie (before she gets the nail in her head). He was in full Indiana State Trooper gear, and had a mustache. He also seemed very at ease. He smiled and waved at Nicole later on. In the scene, he gets to shout out "Booyah!" and he did it a million times that day, just great every time. Jessica Biel walked not 6 feet from us at one point. She was wearing this bright tomato-colored dress and some shoes that I personally thought were an unfortunate choice, but hey, I'm not the wardrobe person. She is pretty, and obviously works out; she was totally working that sleeveless dress with her well-toned arms. She was not as chatty as Jake, but she seemed totally professional.'
5. Tracy Morgan.
'He is apparently playing one of the den leaders of that gaggle of girls. He had on a bright blue jogging suit the same color as their uniforms. I think he has the best agent in the bunch. Here's why: EVERY single time they yelled "cut!" within 10 seconds one of the crew were there with a folding chair for Tracy to sit on. I am thinking that the first clause of his contract had to say that he got a chair within 10 seconds, or the film company would be in breach. No one else--not Jake, not Jessica, no one--was off their feet that much. Or maybe Tracy just wasn't feeling well or had a foot injury.'
6. The vibe.
'It was a beautiful day in Columbia. By the time I left it was about 80-83 degrees. We were able to stand in the shade most of the time, and there was the occasional breeze. There are various state office buildings on the State House grounds, and people would come out to watch the filming for a bit, then go back in to work (mental note: write my state senator about the breaks these people take on the taxpayers' dime). The University of SC surrounds the State House, so lots of students finishing up exams would drift by.'
7. The crew.
'These people work hard. There must have been 200 crew people with radios. They all seemed to have a very important purpose and to fill a very important role. We were standing near a young blonde woman who was doing a great job of keeping people from wandering into the shot. I particularly respected the guy with a megaphone who seemed to be in charge of the girls. He'd say, "Don't run, ladies!" when you just knew he wanted to scream, "STOP!!" Jake's assistant was an Asian woman who was always hovering around. The crew were always on the move, bringing water and gatorade and muffins and fruit to the kids, and iced coffee and god knows what else to the grownups. I think it looks like a fun job. It can't be very different from what I do all day anyhow.'
8. The umbrellas.
'I would not have believed this if I had not seen it myself. As I said, it was a beautiful day in Columbia. It was a pleasant temperature early on, but as it got warmer, all the crew people started walking around with golf umbrellas with which to protect the stars from the sun. Every single crew person seemed to have one. When they yelled "cut!" someone would be over Jessica with a 'brella, and someone would be over Tracy with one. Jake kept wandering away from his! If a star headed to the trailers, there would be someone accompanying them with a 'brella. It was bizarre.'
9. The girls in blue.
'Three cheers for those kids. They were all extras, but they were true pros. Barbara got there at 8 a.m., and she said the girls were already there and dressed when she arrived. They stood in the sun waiting for direction, and when someone said "rolling" they were ready to go. They followed Jake and Jessica walking three abreast, with each row of three holding hands. When they yelled "cut" the girls would turn around and go back and wait patiently. Sometimes some of them would walk over to the bathrooms and miss a take, but they'd get right back in formation for the next one. One adorable little girl fell and skinned both knees. There was a "medic" who looks like he'd wandered over from a Deadhead convention; and he very kindly fixed her up. The moms were all sitting way back out of the shot.'
'If you've read this far, you deserve this important visual. When there was a break of more than a few minutes, Jake would usually remove his suit jacket. Then for about an hour before lunch, they started rehearsing shooting the same scene but from a different angle. Jake started out these rehearsals fully dressed. Then after a few times, off came the jacket. A few more times, and the tie got loosened. A few more times, and tie got untied altogether and was just hanging around his neck like a stole. Then the dress shirt got untucked. THEN the dress shirt got UNBUTTONED!!! and by the time they broke for lunch, the shirt was off; and Jake headed for his trailer in his sweaty undershirt. We were eager for him to get out of the dress slacks too, but no. Anyhow, it was kind of cool. He never seemed to complain; he just kept taking things off to get comfortable.' [WDW: Note to future directors: ensure at all times Jake feels comfortable but hot.]
'Had I been able to stay, I'd have got an autograph. But it was enough to be close to him and to get to watch him work. I don't know if I'll get to go back. I'm STILL waiting to see if they call my kids. But if I don't get to see him ever again in person, at least I'll have these memories.'
Thanks so much to you, Lisa, for sharing this with us, and I can't wait to hear how you and your lucky girl got on today.
The Gyllengaards in NYC
So good to see pictures of this family together: Peter, Maggie and Ramona out in New York City this week. Unfortunately, this does mean that the UK has lost Peter, but hopefully not for too long.
Jake back in LA?
A sighting puts Jake (and Reese) back in Los Angeles - or Santa Monica to be precise - and he was in shopping mode, 'buying jeans and sweaters at Club Monaco'.
Includes pictures from IHJ, FITSnews and links.
38 comments:
- Nicole said...
yay!! Lisa did a great job with that report!! I really enjoyed meeting her and I wish she could have stayed longer for an autograph!! I love the last pic of Jake with his shirt off..I thought Jake was filming here yesterday..I hope Lisa and her daughter are having fun today!! can't wait to hear her story!!
- 8 May 2008 19:55
Dayum I missed the Football(ers) chat last night. Thierry and Freddie are SO 2006. It's Cesc and only Cesc Fabregas for me these days.
Anyway...Jake! Cool post, thanks for all the info. Why wont he film in the UK so we can share the experience? I'm not sure about Nailed it sounds kinda weird to me not sure if it's gonna work as a film, sounds like something critics might hate, but all this insight gives me more hope and of course I'll go see it!
*waves to all old friends*
*clarifies friends are not old, but that they are people LJF has know for an age!* - 8 May 2008 19:56
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Hi Nicole! Lisa's given us a brillians account here, just loved it. I've only seen one 'sighting' of Jake in LA yesterday so who knows. I can't wait to hear how they got on today :D
Hey LJF :D You missed all the football chatter and you are the queen of football in my book.... but you're back now! Well, if PoP goes ahead, Jake will be filming in the UK and we can all get to know Shepperton Studios very well :D I certainly hope you will go and see Naied - the more I hear about it, the more I fancy it to be honest - a really good cast too.
Thanks for reaffirming that we're (well not all of us) old and waves back! So good to see you. Hope to see you properly again soon too. - 8 May 2008 20:02
What a delightful report! Thanks WDW and thank you, Lisa. You know, I'm curious. With all the great reports from the set, I don't think anyone has yet mentioned seeing David O. Russell in action...meaning in directorial mode. After all the reports about him, I'm curious to know if anyone saw him interacting with any of the actors...
- 8 May 2008 20:25
From IMDB dated Wednesday, may 7th:
"They were on Blossom shooting a scene with Catherine Kenner and Paul Rubens
AKA (PeeWee Herman)
The house had been rolled with toliet paper"
No mention of Jake, James or Jessica.
I assume that Lisa was describing the shooting form Monday, and when she said yestrday, she was talking about Monday (she wrote her report on Tuesday), unless they filmed the hair-pulling scene over!!
Thansk for the report Lisa! - 8 May 2008 20:28
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Hey Bobbyanna :D I know it's intriguing about Russell but so far, except for the 'Caan episode' it looks like quite a merry set. Which is great for Jake.
Hi Anon :D Yes it was Monday - it says so in the opening paragraph, that was the day when Lisa and Nicole were there together - you're right, the 'yesterday' is part of Lisa's account which she wrote the next day. I didn't want to change a thing from Lisa's account as it was so good! What wouldn't I have given to have been there too :)
The filming today may only be involving Jessica (Lisa's daugter should be filming a scene indoors with Jess) - Lisa doesn't expect it to involve Jake, but we'll see :D Thanks for commenting :) - 8 May 2008 20:38
- *good girl* said...
WoooW!!! What a great report! Thank you thank you thank you! So many details, it was precious!
Omg I'd love sooo much to see Jake on set, it must be hypnotizing @_@ :P
Thank you again, hoping to read more and more from you, great reporters ;)
*Waves to LJF from a newbie ;)* - 8 May 2008 20:52
- Nicole said...
we weren't really sure what David O. Russell looked like but I think we spotted him on Monday..i'm sure he's the one that kept telling them to do the scene over and over..and like Lisa said most of the time Jake was filming he was wearing the pants, white shirt, and jacket and then in another take he would take off his jacket but it was for the same scene..and then jake would undo his tie..and so forth
- 8 May 2008 20:54
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Hi Good Girl! Didn't Lisa do well?! - an amazing report! Just brought all the little details out. Hopefully, we'll get another report very soon :D
- 8 May 2008 20:57
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Ooh Nicole - that is one tantalising picture of Jake, shedding one little pice of clothing at a time... I think I need a glass of wine.... gulp :P
- 8 May 2008 20:58
- Monica said...
Olá, wet dark!
Girls of luck!
My dream is to see this man closely. I just wanted to see it.
Each time I see a photo of Jake I am happy.
Imagian see it up close? Listen to the voice?
congratulations, girls! - 8 May 2008 21:12
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Ola Monica :D It's so good to be able to share in these experiences, but don't give up hope of seeing Jake yourself :) I've travelled all over the place to see him but the first time was only an hour from my home - you just never know :D But this report made me feel happy too :) When I see Nailed, Im going to think of Jake but also of Nicole and Kisa and all of this.
- 8 May 2008 21:15
Hi everyone!
Thank you soooo much for your great report, Lisa! Your report of chatting, hugging and stripping Jake made me happy! :)
LOL, I wonder if Jake is having a kind of David Fincher deja vu when they keep filming the same scene over and over again...
And belated congratulations for Nicole to seeing Jake again - and getting an autograph! What did he write on it "Thanks for your patience"? :D
And thank you for the videos, especially for the Gyllenwalk video! LOL, reminded me a bit of the way the marionettes of the beloved Augsburger Puppenkiste walk...
They start walking at about 1 minute...
An extra "Hi!" to LJF - long time no see! :) - 8 May 2008 21:45
- twistedlogic said...
Brilliant post, thank you both, WDW and Lisa! That was a brilliant report, the next best thing to being there. Thanks again, Lisa - hope you had an equally good day today, can't wait to read all about it:) I have to confess to turning several shades of green reading about Jake's stripper routine - imagine seeing that live and in person *drool* The Deadhead medic would have been called into action if I'd been there!
Speaking of topless Jake, where is the last pic from, is it new? I don't remember seeing it before and it's not like me to forget a topless Jake pic ;)
Love the Gyllengaard pic:) I hope Peter comes back soon and brings the family with him. I probably still won't bump into him/them, but it would be nice to know there's a chance.
Hey LJF! Cesc is lovely, isn't he? but I'm old enough to be his mother (if I'd been a gymslip mum, I hasten to add!)so I don't really think of him in that way. Btw, Anouska, you already have Cashley "30 roubles of silver"Cole so you can't have Thierry as well;) As for the CL, at the end of the night either Cashley or Cristiano Ronaldo will be crying into their Lucozade bottle, so it's a no-lose situation for me:D - 8 May 2008 21:47
- Nicole said...
yup he wrote Nicole thanks for your patience!..thats shows that he noticed me! I love to relive that moment over and over when he said my name..gives me chills :)
- 8 May 2008 21:52
- Nadine said...
Hi WDW,evening folks :-) Isn't Lisa just a star??!! I'm so proud of my cyber-sister from South Caroline and have everything crossed for her and Lisa Junior today!
It would seem that young Miss Ramona has inherited all the loveliness of both her parents,what a lovely little chutchy-face! :-)
Oh and isn't it a pity Jake couldn't find an empty changing room and had to get his kit off in the middle of the shop? Just dreadful ;-) :-P - 8 May 2008 22:04
- Monica said...
New photos of Jake in set of Nailed:
Proof that Jake is not in Los Angeles! - 8 May 2008 22:06
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Hey Uli! Good to see you :D This report made me grin too! Ahhh, the Gyllenwalk, something to be treasured and savoured...
Hi TL :D Yep, we'd have needed the scary medic, all right! How sensible though that the movie should have a medic on hand when Jake is taking his shirt off. That last pic is from ages ago, 2004, possibly earlier, when Jake was trying on jumpers in a shop. I think it's totally admirable that Jake didn't bother with a changing room - shows a deep concern for his fanbase... I hope Peter comes back soon too :( I miss him.
Hi Nicole! Just relive it - my Jake memories are with me all the time and I keep each of them safe :D
Hi Monica :D Thanks for the link!
About to watch I'm Not There :} - 8 May 2008 22:12
- twistedlogic said...
Thanks for letting me know about that pic in the shop, WDW :) I have to say, I'm shocked that it's been knocking about the internet for four f***ing years (I can never just say "four years" anymore) and I've never come across it! Thank you so much for posting, I would never have seen it otherwise. And yes, it's very considerate of Jake not to use the changing rooms;) Or maybe the shop assisstants just told him the changing rooms were closed cos of a gas leak or something so he had no choice but to try the tops on in the middle of the store. Not that I would ever be that devious if I worked in a clothes shop and Jake was there trying stuff on...:D
- 8 May 2008 22:30
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Very inconvenient for Jake, TL, that whenever he needs a changing room, there's some kind of technical trouble that means he just has to strip off where he is. But, like a trooper, he carries on :D
Git INT on and it makes my heart feel warm :) - 8 May 2008 22:34
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
^^^ Of course I meant 'got' not 'git' but I'm not really thinking with my brain right now, not with this film on...
- 8 May 2008 22:35
What a really nice report from Lisa - congratulations to her, and Nicole!
LJF, I remember you switching to Cesc, now :)
Hmmm TL, Roubles? Cashley? :D :D - 8 May 2008 23:12
Wow, another wonderful awesomely detailed report! Thank you Lisa! Put a big smile on my face to read things like that from fans. Makes me love Jake even more to hear he was hugging the little girls who play the Girl Scouts and chatting with his co-stars. He seems to be such an adorable and sweet guy. Doesn't surprise me that Jake didn't really want the umbrella and that it is part of a PA's job for all the actors. All the flack Jake has gotten about things makes these set reports really appreciated. These reports are real and not made up bs to create drama. And Jake taking off his clothes...THUD! ;p
Lovely to see the Gyllengaard's! Ramona is adorable. :) - 9 May 2008 00:26
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Just finished watching I'm Not There so distinctly watery and mushy right now :/ but an amazing film, as good as I remember it but harder now.
Hey Anouska - you talking footie again? I'll just nod in the right places ;) This is a great report from Lisa :D
Hi Get Real :D It definintely puts it in perspective when you hear reports from the set from witnesses rather than some of these idiotic sites, naming no names (ahem... Fits...). Jake is clearly working hard and being professional, just as he has been in all his other roles. But all this hugging and undressing :P And we said all that about the umbrellas from the beginning - it's par for the course, but some sites just had to make a meal out of it.
I really love to see the Gyllengaards too - Ramona is beautiful - not surprising considering that pedigree :D
Night all, it's been emotional so thanks for being there, and I'll catch up with you in the morning :D - 9 May 2008 00:34
- BirdGirl said...
Great report Lisa. Jake stripping down is a fantastic visual. Mmmm sweaty under shirt. Thank you sooo much.
Love seeing the family Sarsgaard together. Ramona is such a doll.
Good night all. - 9 May 2008 00:53
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Good morning everyone :D Finished off last night's Heath viewing some BBM and feel all the better for it.
Morning Bird Girl :D The image of a hot and sweaty Jake stripping down is one to be savoured and dwelt upon... :)
Have a great Friday everyone! - 9 May 2008 08:41
- Xenia said...
Morning WDW, morning everyone,
OMG! Like Jake would say 'What an embarassment of riches'...:D
How many wonderful sightings...Thank you ladies, you will make us get the habit!;)
And of course thank you Lisa, this was a great report, very much appreciated in these days of silly speculations...your brilliant account reminds us that Jake is just doing his job, and he's doing it well!:)
Have a great day you all! :) - 9 May 2008 09:31
Just looked in and whoa! Great report from Lisa, just transported me straight to South Carolina. It's good to have a report that shows Jake is interacting with the rest of the cast and that Tracey Morgan is 'doing his thang'. I can imagine them all having a blast. We also all know why Jake hurried away during breaks :X Verry good to see, well done.
- 9 May 2008 09:39
Thanks for the detailed report! Nice job, Lisa and WDW :)
So much to digest here... at least it's Friday and I have plenty of time in my time :)
The painting of Heath won the People's choice in Australia, well deserved and it's such a haunting piece.
Good day everyone. - 9 May 2008 10:33
G'day lil darlins! Thanks so much Lisa and Nicole for your LYRICAL reporting - -
there's another photo of Jake stripping in plain sight while shopping, in a diff'rent venue, but this one is absolutely - poetic? - 9 May 2008 11:57
Club Monaco pic.
Melt. - 9 May 2008 12:48
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Hi there everyone - don't know about you but I'm melting (actually anon I see from your comment that you are too!) - when will the UK ever get air conditioning...?
Good to see you all!
Hi Xenia :D Definitely an embarrassment of riches, but never enough :)
Hey Sheba - it does almost feel like being there, doesn't it? It sounds like quite a cast. I do find the whole thing intriguing, all these girls for instance, what are they up to?
Hey Winterbird - Friday at last :D Thanks for the news about the portrait. I must say that I just don't care for it myself but I'm glad it won.
Morning Pia :D You can never have enough pics of Jake stripping in public places - one a week, please Jake...
Hi anon - that's not in Club Monaco but it is a great shot. Couldn't resist it :D Definitely melting - 9 May 2008 13:11
- paulh said...
I loved this post! This site has become the premier site for one-stop Jaking.
The pictures and descriptions of those 80-100 girl scouts are precious! Every time I see them, I morph in Maurice Chevalier.
Each time I see a little girl
Of 5 or 6 or 7,
I can't resist a joyous urge
To smile and think,
Thank heaven for little girls,
For little girls get bigger every day.
Thank heaven for little girls.
They grow in the most delightful way.... - 9 May 2008 15:57
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Thanks so much, Paul! I'm so glad you liked the post - and the site :DD Made my day.
See you soon, off home now :) - 9 May 2008 16:03
oh... i forgot to mention this:
[WDW: Note to future directors: ensure at all times Jake feels comfortable but hot.]
Best advice or what? :P
it's hot in UK here today as well.. but I don't want to complain.
I am beginning to think maybe the umbrella thing is part of an insurance requirement thing... you know, just in case, one of the stars get heat-stroke under such weather and sue the production company or something. it could happen... i mean the lawsuit! - 9 May 2008 16:54
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Hi Winterbird :D Flippin hot - if Jake were here he'd be losing layers and I'd wanna be there to see it.
I agree about the brollies. I feel bad now that when I saw Peter on set, he didn't have one ;D - 9 May 2008 17:27
- Robyn said...
i live in columbia, sc and sadly i never got the chance to see jake while he was here.
thanks for the report and pictures! - 4 August 2008 23:15
- Wet Dark and Wild said...
Hi Robyn - Good to see you :D I'm sorry you didn't get to see Jake. I hope another time you do :) Thanks for commenting.
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