Casting Call: Some Like it Hot-Part II by Weezilou

Casting Call: Some Like it Hot-Part II

The Stars were out at High Noon on the set location of the 1959 Classic film, "Some Like it Hot", starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. This luxury 1888 beach hotel served as today's meeting site for cast members of "Three Hundred and Sixty-Five - Our Gang" who welcomed visitor, The Illustrious Mike Gifford @mikegifford, known for his supporting role in the on-going ensamble series, "Five Plus Two". Present to fill their supporting roles were, Joe III @thirdjoe, known for maintaining law and order, Marilyn Monroe look-alike, Joy @Joysfocus, Lady-in-Red who deigned to make a day-light appearance, though more typically seen chasing sunsets and moon-rises, Osia @panthora, aforementioned Mr Gifford and the better half of the "Lucy-and-Desi-Like" team of Louise and Ken @weezilou, the long-suffering, chauffeur and baggage handler, Ken.

A marvelous time was has by all with but few mishaps, such as when Miss Panthora hijacked a colorful beach umbrella from a couple sunning themselves, only to have the wind carry it away. She was heard to exclaim, "Well, they won't recognize me if they pass me on the street tomorrow..."

A tasty luncheon was held in a Coronado Island restaurant serving the popular local Mexican fare, washed down with the requisite Margaritas.

Too soon all parted, the lovely Miss Joy leaving early "...to attend another soiree..." she was heard to coo. All promised to share the treasures gathered today, to keep in touch and to meet again soon. Those not in attendance were sorely missed, and all hope to bring them back into the circle again soon.

Ta ta Darling Reader!
What a fun capture of what sounds like quite the time!
April 19th, 2015  
@mike gifford @thirdjoe @Joy'sfocus @panthora Ken and I had *The Best* time in your good company...the instruction, the many laughs, toes in the sand and the margarita toasts! (Better than "toes in the margaritas and sandy toast!") Long day...up since 5:30...need rest!...Good night!
April 19th, 2015  
What fun!! Sounds like a wonderful meet up with a great crowd Louise!! Some like it Hot is my favourite old film and I have always loved that hotel. I thought it was a Hollywood set!! Wow can I book in there? I love your photo - perfect processing and tone!! Your story made me laugh and you made me wish I was there with you all!! Huge Fav!
April 19th, 2015  
@pamknowler Oh Thank You Thank You, Pam! That hotel is for real, and it's a beauty! Ken and I had the pleasure of staying there years ago when his company had a Christmas party there. Like you, I adore the movie & was amazed Mike had never heard of it. I suggested advisedly that he seek it out! Have a look at what the others posted as they have lots of colour! As they beat me to the posting, I had to come away with something different...and I'm delighted you liked it! Than ks for the fave!
April 19th, 2015  
Great story and some cooperative stars!
April 19th, 2015  
Could this photo and story be any more delightful and fun? I think not! Love it!! Sounds like a mah-velous day, dah-ling.
April 19th, 2015  
Oh this sounds an outing that shouldn't have been missed! What a great hotel shot and your pricessing gave it a real vintage feel. Hope you meet up again soon for another sand and marguerita day
April 19th, 2015  
fabulous capture and like the monochrome!
April 19th, 2015  
Great b&w
April 19th, 2015  
loved reading about this marvelous adventure
April 19th, 2015  
Excellently re-touched and edited! You're story makes it sound even more interesting!
April 19th, 2015  
Lovely edit.
April 19th, 2015  
@peggysirk It's as though you were there with us! You certainly wicked the vibe immediately and perfectly! ♥
April 19th, 2015  
@francoise Thank you Francoise for the follow and your comments for some time now. It's fun to have you join the circle!
April 19th, 2015  
LOL! Oh Louise you are too funny! Love your story and the processing color you used. I had such a great time with you guys! We MUST do lunch again. I'll have my people call your people. Oh and FAV!
April 19th, 2015  
Brilliant!
April 19th, 2015  
@joysfocus Can I fave your comment! LOVE it! ♥
April 19th, 2015  
It sounds like a lot of fun was had by all Louise
April 19th, 2015  
A great capture of a : I `ll never forgot`` meeting .
April 19th, 2015  
what fun and the bw is perfect for this one.
April 19th, 2015  
@chard ...please note that The Mister was allowed a camera and to stand with the Big Guns...
April 20th, 2015  
@Weezilou i did notice that, looks like the lumix.
April 20th, 2015  
@chard nope...As I write, the Lumix is off being resuscitated, having passed out from exhaustion! I love that camera & hope to get it returned soon! Actually, the Nikon Cool Pix that Ken has is excellent for macro photos... When I realized how well it stood up against Ron's large Nikon macro lens, I decided I could be content for some time to come!
April 20th, 2015  
I bet you had a wonderful time and captured some beautiful shots there
April 20th, 2015  
Cool! Looks like so much fun
April 20th, 2015  
Looks like you all had a great day together!
April 20th, 2015  
@redy4et I sent you a note but you may have been out of town. We'd love to have you join us one time soon! It's a delightful group!
April 20th, 2015  
Yay! What a delightful sharing in words and image! Fantastic capture both and same goes for the processing, all around! Thank you so much for sharing! Fav for sure
April 20th, 2015  
What fun! Sounds like a great day!
April 20th, 2015  
Louise, this is such a delightful capture of that wonderful time we all had together!! I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed it, and that is a lot from somebody like me who prefers to not see the light of day at such an ungodly hour!! Seriously, this shot totally captures the wonderful motley crew that we are....love how Joy and I are facing each other while the guys are all facing the camera!
@joysfocus Joy, love your comment!!
@redy4et Elizabeth, you REALLY need to join this wonderful group of people when you return from your trip. I think the next outing is planned for May 16.... you can find half the crew at the Wild Animal Park, and the other half at the Doheny Blues Festival at Dana Point.
April 23rd, 2015  
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