My 2 seconds part 2

After I got everything set, I sent emails to a dozen or so people who had posted on News Askew that they were going to be extras. I was trying to find information about the areas we were going to be in(i.e. hotels, parking costs, etc.). The one day I was going to be in Philladelphia PA and the other in Paulsboro NJ. The days were a week apart. I decided to drive back home after the first and then drive back for the second.

The casting company wasn't allowed to give us any details (where exactly were shooting, how long we would be there, etc.). They were trying to keep out the Paparazzi and swarms of fans.

I got an email from Tina who lived in the Philly area. She told me that if we were downtown, it could cost $15 to $20 for allday parking. Being that things were going to be tight for me to work out these two trips, I was going to share whatever cost with others that I could.

Tina introduced me to Ron who is from Manitoba Canada (he has some pictures over at his site). He and his fiancé (Monique) were flying in and going to spend the week in the area. He was looking for people to rideshare/costshare. Tina email introduced us and we got set to share rides.

I also got in touch with a couple who were driving in from St. Louis MO( Laura and Max). They were interested in sharing a ride also. So I was set for the Philly trip. I had me and 3 others going to rideshare into the city. We all were staying in the Cherry Hill area of NJ.

The Paulsboro trip needed some arrangements. Ron was staying for that shoot as well, so we were going to rideshare for that one also.

My friend Jason, was trying to get me and my wife to do a long weekend getaway with him and his wife. I told him that with the 2 trips I was already taking, that money would too tight for me to afford another trip. He offered to drive with me to Paulsboro. That way we could drive up, stay the night. Then after the shoot, drive right back. This would save me the expense of 2 nights in a motel. I agreed and we were set.

To be continued......