Tune In for Season 2 of "The Old and the Faithful"

After 6 months of living in back in Texas, I must say I really wanted to go back to Yellowstone. So needless to say, I'm leaving on the 24th of April, 2011, to begin work on season 2 of "The Old and the Faithful". I refer to it like the soap opera, because it kind of was like that at times, but it was never a dull moment. You had unusual location (Old Faithful), a varied cast of characters (the employees), conflict between them (drama), and a solution to the conflict (...sometimes). But, I did feel that after being in the DFW area, I began to miss it more and more, so that even with basically a day to go, I'm about ready to just pass out from being so anxious.

Some pics from last time that where not posted are here. This is the employee pub, where a lot of our shenanigans take place. So this is the set where many scenes in the show play out. It's host to many interesting parties, and they usually center around a theme (beach, prom, Halloween, etc.). The party seen in last Season's Finale was a toga theme. They serve not only beer and soda, but also food for people who missed out on dinner at the Employee Dining Room (we call it the EDR, for future reference) or just didn't want EDR dinner all together.

This was my home away from dorm room, and the set of "Alan's Work", as it is the Old Faithful Inn Gift Shop (photo the Gallery section). I remember scenes of selling fine Native American jewelry, stocking merchandise, and telling customers that they can't wear the headdresses. The gallery in our store is one of three included in the park gift shops (not all of them have one!). My boss is the infamous Mike Sandel, seen in a MUCH earlier post.

This is another photo of the Inn's lobby, but it's to show how many floors there are. It's pretty high up, and the walk way that leads to the highest point of the Inn, the "Crow's Nest", is actually blocked off, as it is structurally unsafe to walk up there without a trained guide because of earthquake activity over the years. Guided tours are booked or scheduled, and are given by bell hops.

Speaking of bell hops...

My friend and partner in crime, Toni Koontz will reprise her role as the "The Coolest Bell Hop EVER". Hailing from North Carolina, she is said to arrive the same day I do. We had good times, lots of laughs, and she's awesome. And, yeah, that's a collapsible "fitness" pole.

So, in the Season preview's closing, stay tuned for more "The Old and the Faithful", starting April 28th.

P.S. Super Excited!