This is where our dear sweet Wendy and her darling husband Mark are staying right here in Hollywood. This was a photo that I took back in April, before I even knew that Wendy & Mark would be staying here...I can see this from my home...And another shot of this beautiful hotel, that I did not take....
This is from the Hollywood Blvd. side....pretty, isn't it?There is so much that dear Wendy & Mark can see right there really close by and within walking distance, too...Like....
Everyone knows this image, don't they? Grauman's Chinese Theatre, now called Mann's Chinese.... but it will always be Grauman's Chinese to me....here below is a photograph of some of the doors to the theatre...
You don't hardly see doors like these anywhere anymore....And of course, the famous forecourt with all the signitures and hand and foot prints in cement started by the original owner, Sid Grauman...
And this wonderful old Postcard that shows quite a bit more of the forecourt prints though it is in the abstract sort of....But a very clever postcard none the less, and really old, too....
And also right close by is the famous Hollywood Walk Of Fame...which, over the years has become a huge tourist attraction and righfully so...
These are just a few of the things that Wendy and Mark could do right there in their neighborhood! When I see them, I'll find out if they did any of these things, and I will see them later today....Hooray! And , I assure you, pictures will be snapped, and snapped, and snapped, for sure...
I had a lovely long conversation with Wendy on Wednesday afternoon, right after they arrived at the hotel....
Thursday was a day of "tours" for them, which I am sure I will hear all about when I see them later today...I am hoping to take them on my own private "Naomi's Hollywood Tour"....if all goes well....!
So, till Saturday, please be patient, my darlings, and ALL will be revealed.....(lol)
More To Come, you can be sure......
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Oh so much fun. Can't wait to get back to LA next summer. My children would come now, but they aren't exactly taking in to account that they are in school right now and we can't just go zipping off for a week. Keep up updated.
Cindi- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 3:20:00 AM PDT
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I'm sure they will have a lovely time. Hollywood is on my list of 'places to see' for sure. I hope you both have a great time adn be sure to share your photos of your own special tour with us. I love to see other places :0)
- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 3:56:00 AM PDT
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wow, seeing all those Hollywood pictures makes me miss being there! I was at Graumans (Manns) when the Star Trek folks put their handprints in cement.. it was nice to see that they still did that. I'll have to dig out the pictures soon and do a post of it..
I also took care of DeForest Kelley's star along with Richard Widmarks and AC Lyles..(the only one I didn't know personally is Widmark) it was fun while it lasted *sigh* you sure make me miss living out there!- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 5:03:00 AM PDT
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Yeah visitors! Hope they have a great time and you all have a great visit!
- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 5:14:00 AM PDT
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Oh oh oh! I am so jealous! Give her a hug for me too! Someday, I'm going to meet her. Even if I have to fly to Austrailia.
You three have a wonderful time. I want play by play! Pic's pics.
OH please............- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 7:22:00 AM PDT
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What an amazing photos, Naomi!
I wish you three have a great tour! I would love if I could to have the "Naomi's Hollywood Tour", too! Maybe in the future...
I am looking forward to see another photos!- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 8:41:00 AM PDT
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How fun! Have a lovely visit and take lots of pictures! :)
- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 8:52:00 AM PDT
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Hi Naomi, thanks for the kind words about my place! Fortunately Blogger made the delivery of your nice commment! Have a lovely weekend!
- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 9:27:00 AM PDT
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I always liked the Chinese Theater.
Cinemas today look like warehouses.- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 9:39:00 AM PDT
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I am cracking up! We both did a spotlight on Hollywood this week, and our photos are very complimentary.
I can only imagine your tour of Hollywood is divine.
~S :)- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 9:42:00 AM PDT
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That Hollywood Walk of Fame brought back memories of my trip to Hollywood in the mid-80's. Have a photo of those stars in the sidewalk someplace.
Enjoy your visit with Wendy and your tour....looking forward to the photos and all the details.- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 1:48:00 PM PDT
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Fabulous! I have to get my butt out there. I've not been past Tennessee. ::sigh::
- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 3:33:00 PM PDT
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Oh, how exciting Naomi!! Looking forward to the pictures. I'm sure they'll enjoy it thoroughly!!
- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 5:57:00 PM PDT
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I would love to see Naomi's personal Hollywood tour!
- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 7:07:00 PM PDT
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Those are such nice pics, I love that hotel at night. I had no idea that the cement looked like that, almost like steel. And oh, Shirley Temples! Can you believe I've lived here ALL my life & have never seen any of that?
I look forward to seeing your pics taken with Wendy & her husband. Have fun together!- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 7:52:00 PM PDT
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I've been there, but I am sure that my tour was not as much fun as your will be! Can't wait to see the pics, Naomi.
- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 9:04:00 PM PDT
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How nice that they will have such a wonderful personal guide. Will you go to the Emmy's or just watch on TV?
- Friday, August 25, 2006 at 9:30:00 PM PDT
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Great post!
Great pictures...
Enjoy your visit with Wendy and her husband...
I look forward to the photos..
Have a wonderful day!
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(=':'=) hugs
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the Cool Raggedy one- Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 2:05:00 AM PDT
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Never been to Hollywood!!
We know that wendys vist will be AWESOME !!!
I sure would like to walk with my humans to see Hollywood royalty, two dogs: Lassie and Rin Tin Tin Stars" on the Walk of Fame.Now that would be the WALK of a Life time..
Lot's of Lick's
Sam- Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 7:17:00 AM PDT
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Oh Naomi! You two (three) are going to have SO much fun!!! Wendy is so lucky to be involved in all this -- and so SO lucky to have you right there to help her enjoy the BEST LA has to offer!!!
- Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 8:18:00 AM PDT
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I have never been to Hollywood myself. Would love to see it sometime but love all the photos u posted in the meantime, look forward to much more.
Here via Michele's today. Have a great weekend!- Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 1:56:00 PM PDT
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I've been blogging and having no trouble sailing through the internet. THEN, I had trouble getting your comment box to open for me. I think Blogger is targeting YOU today!!!!
Hooray! You have a visitor!! I hope to visit you some day when I visit my brother who lives in South Pasadena. When we come to see you, I will have him play the piano for you. He is superb!! He can play ANYthing you put in front of him and he can play anything he's heard by ear. Amazing.
I hope Wendy and her hubby have enjoyed a wonderful time in Hollywood. Our family has been there and made sure our kids had the whole Hollywood experience.
I hope you are having a good weekend, even if Blogger is being a BUGGER!!!!- Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 3:00:00 PM PDT
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I had a blast when I went to visit LA a few years back! The Theater was my fave on the trip, I must have spent hours seeing if anyone's handprints would fit my hands *chuckle*
- Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 7:05:00 PM PDT
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