As I write this, a film crew for the new HBO series "Treme" is downstairs filming. I think the alligator is excited. He informed me that he brushed his teeth extra well for his closeup!
The HBO peeps are very serious about their little series...our street has become a no parking zone. No Parking on the block until after 3 p.m. today. :( But, hey, that's okay because the gator is getting his closeup!
I know, you probably think I'm making this up. Why would someone film at OUR HOUSE? But seriously, y'all! Look! It's a Hollywood Truck! Notice the Mardi Gras beads on the fence? Yeah, they were strategically placed by the set designer. It's not Mardi Gras right now! But I think it's supposed to be Mardi Gras during the time that these guys are filming.
In fact, I KNOW it's supposed to be Mardi Gras for their shoot today. I spoke with our neighbor and the film team paid them $100 to let them film the house. OUR HOUSE! Of course, I'm not sure if they are going to film our side, but still.
See the film crew at the end of the street? They pulled out the big guns for this shoot: even the street vendors are out giving it that authentic Mardi Gras essence. I hadn't heard about "Treme" prior to receiving notice that the film crew would be here today. So, I went to the HBO website and checked it out. All I can say is "Oy!". This city really does have my heart and soul. If you have HBO, watch this show. Then you can have a little piece of NOLA in your heart, too!
Happy Monday, y'all. I think I'm going to try and sneak a few more pictures of those movie folks.
xoxo
