Movie Night: North By Northwest

Last Remaining Seats is a program run by the LA Conservancy: Watch a classic movie in one of LA's historic movie theatres!

Hitchcock's North By Northwest - announced to be shown at the Orpheum - had been Sold Out for quite a bit. But thanks to Rebecca and Mike we got a chance to get inside the nicely restored movie theatre and to experience a wonderful show.

Special guests of the evening are Eva Marie Saint and Patricia Hitchcock who get interviewed by filmmaker Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential, 8 Mile). In additon, the legendary organist Bob Mitchell performs on the Orpheum’s original Mighty Wurlitzer organ before the show.

Learn more about North By Northwest: "Alfred Hitchcock and Cary Grant teamed up for a fourth and final time in this thriller about the cross-country pursuit of an advertising executive who is mistaken for a government agent. Considered one of Hitchcock’s best, the film gave us two iconic movie moments: the crop-dusting plane sequence, and a dramatic finale on the faces of Mt. Rushmore. Co-starring Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, and Martin Landau." Print and film still courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment

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The Porsche Biz Aircraft & Jet Preview

The AutoGallery invited to a business aircraft und jet preview event on Thursday, May 17, 2007.
Andreas and I went to see the presentation of not only the latest line of Porsche models but also a variety of business aircrafts and jets. We discovered the automobiles, planes and also boats from out- and inside.
It was perfect to have the pilot right on my side, so I got some extra explanations and gained some knowledge (only as much as a layman can absorb) about the different planes.

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Chica Golf Course

Sunday we decide to first practice on the driving range and then walk over Chica Golf Course (9 hole). The weather is just perfect: not too hot yet sun pure. Silke and Andre - who is holding the golf club for the very first time - join the group. Although we are losing some of our balls to the water, the overall result is very satisfying.

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Coffee & Ice Cream Invite

Sunday afternoon at Silke's. We were invited for coffee and delicious ice cream which was perfect on a very hot day. This occasion was a great chance to meet up with people who I hadn't seen in a very long time. Even Bjoern und Astrid (from Seattle) were there...

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Mainly Golf

Visitors from Germany have been "invading" Valencia for about 4 weeks now. Their daily routine has been shopping malls of all kinds, driving range, golf course, the pool, as well as hikes, movies, and test drives...

Thanks for coming. We are always happy and grateful when family incurs the long way in order to see us.

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Griffith Observatory

After making parking arrangements a few days in advance, Cornelia, Thomas and I went to see the renovated Griffith Observatory on April 26, 2007.

We parked the car at the Greek Theatre. From there we took the shuttle up to the observatory. Not too many people were there which made exploring the renovated and expanded site even more enjoyable. The three of us relish the new planetarium show in the new equipped planetarium. New exhibits, a gift shop, and a cafeteria - Café at the End of the Universe are in situ.

It is worth a trip. Don't forget to make parking reservations. There are three parking locations offering shuttle service.

Note: The site - Griffith Park - probably doesn't look too good right now after the recent fire. So you may wanna wait with your visit a "few" days.

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Long time ago

It's been a long time since my last post. Lots happened: I have had visitors from Germany, a good amount of work orders coming in, concerts that had been on the calendar for months, ect. Lots of good things and just no time for posts.

Now, get ready for updates and pictures of the last few weeks!