Got Some Filming Done

Hey, Folks - just a quick note to let you know that I got some filming done on Friday; about half of the exterior shots. Hope to get more done this week. If I can keep on track, we'll get this thing done yet!

Thanks again to all for your support and encouragement. It helps more than you know!

This Has Nothing to Do With the Film...

But my father had the last of his radiation treatments today and all seems to have gone well. Now that we've gotten through all of that mess, I will be able to complete filming. Hope to get some done on Friday this week - it'll depend upon the weather. Outdoor stuff. I'll post updates as I have them.

Another thing that has nothing to do with the film, but more with the friends I've made along the way in my journey through it... I've become good friends with a lovely girl from Baltimore, MD named Tricia Fike. She and her little boy, Liam, are wonderful people Trixie (that's what I call her) and I are both big fans of the '70's TV Show, "Emergency!". Funny how something so trivial brings good friends together. Anyhow, Liam is an aspiring filmmaker, himself. I just had to share a drawing that he made for me of a talking fire hydrant. Enjoy... I know it gave me one heck of a laugh. And thanks, Liam... because I REALLY needed that laugh today!

Fixed? I think?

I went back to Elwin Electronics yesterday to pick up my camera. Tested it there and it seems to be working properly. Let's hope for the best!

My father began his radiation treatments Tuesday, had the second today and has one more next Tuesday. I will be focusing on him until then. Once that's done, I'll try to get some filming in next weekend and get this show on the road, folks.

Thank you to those who sent e-mails of support about my dad. He seems to be doing quite well thus far - no side effects and such.

Be well & stay safe, everyone. I'll update soon.

That Screaming That You Heard

just about 4:00 PM EST yesterday was me. Yes, me. Why? Because I finally had the chance to pick up the recommended DVC tapes and really test the camera. Guess what? It's still not working correctly. Yup - that's what I said - still messed up. Mercury must still be in retrograde...

So, into my car I got and off to Warwick I went. I dragged myself through the door of Elwin Electronics (mainly because I was feeling crappy, but partly because I'm tired of this situation!) and walked up to the lovely young customer service agent, Megan, at the front desk. She's a very sweet girl and very well suited for the job (I know - I've been doing the same sort of work for a very, very long time). Anyway, when I told her that it was still not working correctly, HER heart sank. "I'm so sorry," she said, knowing that I'm trying to get a film done. "I'll assign it to him first thing Monday morning and we'll get it straightened out." She did up the paperwork and I signed off on it. She apologized profusely and I told her it was okay, but I know that she saw the major disappointment on my face. "I'll call you as soon as we know something," she said.

Funny, it sort of felt like when you bring somebody to the Emergency Room and the doctor tells you they'll call you when they know something.

So, folks... that's where we stand. Camera's back in the ER and hopefully the CAT Scan will show something and the surgery will be successful.

Camera's All Better

Got it back... seems to be fine. Just have to pick up some fresh DVC tapes and I'll be on my merry way.

My Dad will be starting his SBR treatments next Tuesday and will finish on Tuesday the 17th. Once we get through that, I'll be good to go.

Be well & stay safe, everyone.