tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post4782440983024372831..comments2023-11-03T03:20:24.039-05:00Comments on Grinders Island: 16 hours - The Search for Johnny Depp 6:00 to FrozenRodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01932711236857676894noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-75652364005790604952008-03-19T22:27:00.000-05:002008-03-19T22:27:00.000-05:00To anonymous with the dog who met Depp and horrors...To anonymous with the dog who met Depp and horrors!, left his cell phone so couldn't call his wife----you're absolutely correct that Depp doesn't have to stay, at night, in the cold, after a long day of filming to sign/meet people---but does---always has, and probably always will. He would spend up to 1 1/2 hours in CA signing after spending all day on the Pacific filming Pirates 3---he does enjoy his job!CalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310663353702003849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-38082567707505460382008-03-19T16:29:00.000-05:002008-03-19T16:29:00.000-05:00For extra credit, stay warm too, and do the eat/dr...For extra credit, stay warm too, and do the eat/drink water/sleep/stay warm thing over and over, even every day! In my delusion world, I already dreamt a lot of the scenes from this film months or more back (recorded on paper so I remember), so all I have to do is wait for it to come out and then see how much full-of-baloney my dreams were! I can cheerfully eat, drink, sleep, and try to stay warm in comfort in Vermont, adrenaline-free! (by the way, I am terrible, and fairly new, at blogger, and was unable to just reply to your comment: any hints on how to go about it easily? Thanks1)Donnalee of _____, Vermonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058726561488800421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-74580134458991824392008-03-19T15:34:00.000-05:002008-03-19T15:34:00.000-05:00ahahaha! I'm glad you're all having fun! Too muc...ahahaha! I'm glad you're all having fun! Too much adrenaline gets pretty taxing, though, doesn't it? Eat! Sleep! Drink water!Donnalee of _____, Vermonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04058726561488800421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-86442024882708019982008-03-19T15:24:00.000-05:002008-03-19T15:24:00.000-05:00Awesome pictures Michelle! Thanks so much for sha...Awesome pictures Michelle! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm really glad you have the autograph picture posted. My daughter couldn't remember which way was up! <BR/><BR/>Rod-I found a picture of you on line and you aren't the guy I saw a couple of times last night. I'll know who to look for now the next time. <BR/><BR/>I love checking your blog and sent polar bear food your way.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473507708711881335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-46923465200905158702008-03-19T09:28:00.001-05:002008-03-19T09:28:00.001-05:00I am hoping to go to Columbus on Thursday but don'...I am hoping to go to Columbus on Thursday but don't know if JD is planning to be there. Does anyone know? Any good tips on where is the best place to see him? Does he come out after the filming is done for the day to give autographs? I am almost 60 years old and I would love to see him. He is such a classic actor and so down-to-earth. Thanks so much for this great blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-70963853250529990422008-03-19T09:28:00.000-05:002008-03-19T09:28:00.000-05:00Rod, I hope you don't have plans to stop blogging ...Rod, I hope you don't have plans to stop blogging about this any time soon ~~ there are months of filming left to go (you never know when they might return), and then there's opening night at the theater, and then there are other filmmakers who might be looking at your fair town... :D Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!! Hey, you're a celebrity now! You have a fanbase.<BR/><BR/>Have you checked out the PE vids at YouTube? Someone points to your blog & pics...<BR/><BR/>Have a great day, and mucho appreciado, muchacho, for the wild ride!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-29984760947665989062008-03-19T09:27:00.000-05:002008-03-19T09:27:00.000-05:00Agreed, agreed. Johnny is a class act. He was gr...Agreed, agreed. Johnny is a class act. He was gracious, looked me in the eye when he spoke, and seemed genuinely happy to greet people. Did I mention he hugged me? Oh yeah, I did. Ha.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00597750000478807305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-16968452140250065862008-03-19T09:02:00.000-05:002008-03-19T09:02:00.000-05:00Thank you for those pics! Not only is Johnny beaut...Thank you for those pics! Not only is Johnny beautiful and talented, he has a sweet, warm heart. THAT is why he is so loved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-27167187845550787482008-03-19T08:53:00.000-05:002008-03-19T08:53:00.000-05:00Rod, thank you very much for all your work! You di...Rod, thank you very much for all your work! You did a great job!! It was fantastic especially for all of us who unfortunately can't be there. Once again a big thank-you from Germany to Columbus!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-14649735688318031032008-03-19T04:20:00.000-05:002008-03-19T04:20:00.000-05:00Thank's a lot Grinder! It was really nice to watch...Thank's a lot Grinder! It was really nice to watch your photos. I like Johnny but as a young filmmaker, it is extremely cool to see how my favorite director is working in your town. I already saved the pictures on my desktop for dreaming about this movie until the release...next year. <BR/><BR/>Good night & good day from Brussels!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-59072779367715263702008-03-19T02:52:00.000-05:002008-03-19T02:52:00.000-05:00Johnny Depp was SUPER nice to everyone he met last...Johnny Depp was SUPER nice to everyone he met last night. My dog and I went for a walk downtown (thinking the excitement was over) and we saw the long line. I asked a guy what all the commotion was about and he said Johnny was coming out to meet everyone. We got in line. He even said I have a "Nice dog". Needless to say, my dog didn't care.<BR/>What a class act JD is, though. He certainly does not have to sit in the cold and meet anyone, but he did, and he did it with a big genuine smile on his face. <BR/>My wife wasn't happy when I got home, as I didn't bring my cell phone to call her :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-79395710237365157422008-03-19T00:57:00.000-05:002008-03-19T00:57:00.000-05:00kris-what a great story--your daughter must be thr...kris-what a great story--your daughter must be thrilled!<BR/><BR/>deppfan-would love to see that pic of Johnny on the running board!<BR/><BR/>michelle-great pics there, thanks so much for sharing them.<BR/><BR/>jason--just go with it--she must have JDOCD---she'll know what that is-lol<BR/><BR/>Rod-what can I say? I hope you know how many people from California(and around the world) have hung on every word you've written and pic you've posted. For you and the others to share your experiences with all of us is wonderful. Again, thanks so much and I'm not surprised that Johnny would sign autographs---he spent a lot of time signing in California during the filming of the last Pirate movie. He truly is not only an amazing actor, but a class act as well. Sleep well all of you putting in the long hours in the cold. Good night from California.CalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310663353702003849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-56961623539140909042008-03-19T00:37:00.000-05:002008-03-19T00:37:00.000-05:00Thank you for blogging the adventure of"Hollywood"...Thank you for blogging the adventure of"Hollywood" in Columbus, Rod. I have enjoyed every moment. Was there on Sat for a while, stayed o/n on Sun and was there on Monday. The energy of Columbus was truly amazing. I got to see a glimpse of JD and was very happy with that. Probably the most astounding thing that happened to me was knowing that Columbus is where my heart wants to be. I am 20 min due west and have been here for 10 years. Columbus felt more homey than my own. Thank you to all of you. It was not only the buildings that drew Michael Mann to pick your town. It was the package deal that came with the buildings.twocatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335809268984341392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-50253885758596090052008-03-19T00:18:00.000-05:002008-03-19T00:18:00.000-05:00Very cool pics from all, and great stories. I've ...Very cool pics from all, and great stories. I've been sooo close and yet so far. It's been fun "chasing" the filming though. Thank you, Rod, for the blog and forum to keep up to the minute on what's happening.<BR/><BR/>I think we will all be grateful for a day to rest up for Thursday! ;) MUST SLEEP!! <BR/><BR/>Enjoy the week, everybody! I *think* they will be in my neighborhood Thursday. (We all know which house it is now, right)? Can't wait....Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957788274497133584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-88829972782152082892008-03-19T00:09:00.000-05:002008-03-19T00:09:00.000-05:00I stood down between the library and F&M Bank for ...I stood down between the library and F&M Bank for the majority of the day. I got some pretty cool pictures, but Johnny Depp is always a little fuzzy in all of my photos. :( I tried to stay as long as possible in hopes of getting a better picture of Johnny or one of the other (major) actors. Finally, I was too cold and numb to stand anymore...not to mention I hadn't eaten since breakfast. <BR/><BR/>I decided to leave at about 7:30-7:45PM. It sounds like I, once again, left a minute too early. ;_; AND I had been standing near Capri. >_< <BR/><BR/>Maybe, I should just give up. :( I'm starting to think it's all not worth it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-74413601229600715852008-03-19T00:02:00.000-05:002008-03-19T00:02:00.000-05:00PS. I did enjoy that you encluded our boredom and ...PS. I did enjoy that you encluded our boredom and security guard groupiness (is that word?) What else are you going to do when you are freezing your butt off but find some way to keep youself entertained. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully... we weren't as annoying as we sounded in the article :)Working Slobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13877551733409147658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-44871378310081822102008-03-18T23:45:00.000-05:002008-03-18T23:45:00.000-05:00Gorgeous pics Michelle!Gorgeous pics Michelle!Karen at Johnny Depp Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139181338908885629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-40188467804390931732008-03-18T23:43:00.000-05:002008-03-18T23:43:00.000-05:00You know as bummed as I am that I didn't get to me...You know as bummed as I am that I didn't get to meet him, I am very grateful for all the wonderful people that I met because he was there :) Really, the people of Columbus are a class act and everyone that I met was truely wonderful. You made these last two days, two of the very best that I have ever had. <BR/><BR/>And I am really happy for those of you that had the chance to meet him. That is awesome! Thanks for sharing :)Working Slobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13877551733409147658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-49405988230465282582008-03-18T23:06:00.000-05:002008-03-18T23:06:00.000-05:00how many people got to meet him?i'm so mad i had t...how many people got to meet him?<BR/>i'm so mad i had to leave :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-35469352825199696392008-03-18T22:55:00.000-05:002008-03-18T22:55:00.000-05:00Michelle: AWESOME pics there!!!! Those are incred...Michelle: AWESOME pics there!!!! Those are incredible!!!! Machine Gun Johnny! I love it!<BR/><BR/>Kris: what a great story! Happy Anniversary!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-12547065709807393482008-03-18T22:34:00.000-05:002008-03-18T22:34:00.000-05:00Does anyone know when they will be filming downtow...Does anyone know when they will be filming downtown Milwaukee at the Historical building? If you do please let me know herbiekrueger@earthlink.net<BR/>Thanks MuchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-89042448659216809402008-03-18T22:27:00.000-05:002008-03-18T22:27:00.000-05:00Rod, where you there tonight? Johnny came out to ...Rod, where you there tonight? Johnny came out to sign authographs! Check my Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pbhgirl/sets/72157604120985085/<BR/><BR/>I can't believe I hugged Johnny Depp. Sorry to go all fangirl on ya, but wow.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00597750000478807305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-36553456524322830472008-03-18T22:09:00.000-05:002008-03-18T22:09:00.000-05:00Kris! Happy Anniversary and thanks so much for sh...Kris! Happy Anniversary and thanks so much for sharing your story! He's such a nice guy!Karen at Johnny Depp Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139181338908885629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-68641668286743325252008-03-18T21:58:00.000-05:002008-03-18T21:58:00.000-05:00Congrats kris - that is awesome!Congrats kris - that is awesome!Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932711236857676894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5117455539289623436.post-44258097655332623242008-03-18T21:53:00.000-05:002008-03-18T21:53:00.000-05:00First-Were you milling around near base camp with ...First-Were you milling around near base camp with a folder around 7:00PM and then later in the Capri? I just looked at this guy and wondered if it wasn't the Grinder who writes the awesome blog. Now for my cool day. I was going to venture to Columbus this morning as I had the day off, but the weather kept me home. We just got back from the Bristol race, so I already had lots of excitement of late. My daughter dances at Partners and it's our wedding anniversary today, so we thought we'd drop her off and have dinner at the Capri. Dropping her off was the hard part. We waited for nearly 20 mins across from base camp as they wouldn't let us cross the street. It was worth the annoyance as Johnny turns the car down the street we were standing on. I took a couple of pictures, but it was too dark for them to turn out. The daughter goes to dance, we run to the Capri. She gets done at 8:00 and calls me to meet her on the corner as she doesn't know if she can cross. I get out there and she's waving me across saying he's signing autographs. She gets in line, I go back to my dinner (I didn't think I should abandon my hubby for Johnny)and tell six of the Capri's customers who hightail it out of there. She got his autograph, but no more pictures were allowed as the line was getting very long. One very happy 15 year old. As we left the Capri, four of the six people I told in the Capri thanked me. I even got a big hug and was called an angel. Two of the woman (mother and daughter) drove six hours from St Louis just to get a glimpse of him. He was done signing by the time they got through the line, but they did get a hug. Who ever knew an anniversary dinner could be so fun?Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17473507708711881335noreply@blogger.com