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rambling from Jewel

POSTED BY: JEWELSTAITE
UPDATED: Thursday, July 29, 2004 11:32
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Saturday, July 10, 2004 3:53 PM

Hello to the faithfuls:

Just an update, since you've asked. Or maybe you haven't actually asked, but I'm giving you one anyway. Just completed another week on the "BDM" at our home-away-from-home, Universal. We were doing some special effects-type shots and stunt work, which takes a loooong time to complete and requires little acting. So we did a lot of laughing instead. Nathan was his usual crazy self, doing his "old material" as he likes to call it... but somehow it never stops being funny. It's always great to work as a group, and have everyone there. Just like old times, right?

We've heard a little rumor that there will be some browncoats joining us come Monday. We will be filming our "Beaumonde" stuff, which takes place right in front of our cargo bay. If I don't get a chance to meet everyone, I'll welcome you now and say that our set is one of the friendliest, happiest sets around. And no, I'm not giving you baloney-- we are still having fun and still loving every minute of it.

As for me personally, I'm taking my weekend to relax, see some movies with my hubby, and go to a party at Nathan's this evening. (see? we really do hang out together when we're not working!) I seem to have used too much self-tanner this morning and I look like I've been rolling around in dirt, but alas, these problems can be solved. For anyone requiring additional personal information (I won't put you through it involuntarily), you can visit http://jewelstaite.net where I've been trying to write letters at least bi-weekly. A dear friend named Roger runs that site, and he posts my silly and sometimes meaningless comments about my life and my life on Serenity in a "dear roj" column. Again, it can be boring, so don't read it unless you have nothing else to do. But I'm alternating between posting here, there, and at the "green" firefly site, just in case you need more news on the good ol BDM!!

You guys are awesome, awesome, and awesome. I love reading all of your (sometimes hilarious) posts and I can't WAIT for you guys to check out this movie!! It is going to rule the 'verse!

Love, me.

(Jewel)

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 3:55 PM

JCOBB

Thanks for the update Jewel! Its always appreciated, and its great that our BDH's can take some time off to spend with us lowly underlings.

Glad to hear that everythings going swimmingly!

I don't care, I'm still free.

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 4:41 PM

AURAPTOR

America loves a winner!

Thanks Jewel!

Awesome awesome awesome!

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 4:45 PM

HKCAVALIER

Glad + Grand = Gland? Is that a typo or are you just happy to see me?

Sorry, JCobb, I could not resist...

HKCavalier

Hey, hey, hey, don't be mean. We don't have to be mean, because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 5:08 PM

TRASK43

Thanks for keeping us updated its great to read all the posts from our BDH.

www.summer-glau.com

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 5:18 PM

JCOBB

Quote:
Originally posted by HKCavalier:
Glad + Grand = Gland? Is that a typo or are you just happy to see me?

Sorry, JCobb, I could not resist...

HKCavalier

Hey, hey, hey, don't be mean. We don't have to be mean, because, remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

Glad, actually. :)

Though, gland...

I don't care, I'm still free.

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 5:53 PM

ZAFTIGZOE

Good to hear from you Jewel. Never thought that is 34 year old cynic would become such a Browncoat fangal *grin*.

Greetings you.

Love your site. Was reading your letters to Roj [ http://users.ev1.net/%7ealternity/tv/jewel_staite/notes.html].

In answer to your query as to why Stage 12 is always refered to as "legendary" -- it may be due to the fact that at 30,000-square-feet it is the largest Stage on the Universal lot. Notable movies filmed in Studio 12 include "Jurassic Park", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and more recently "Troy".

Have fun on the set and send my love to Ms. Torres and the rest of the crew.

from a library geek (and a fellow Canadian)
currently seeking Wash
ZaftigZoe

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 6:02 PM

FIGHTON4GOD

Jewel,

Glad to hear it's going well. We love to hear from you, too. Serenity is going to be the best movie in the 'verse!

Keep Flyin'!

~Anna~

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 7:38 PM

DARKARCHON

Lady Jewel,

Always great to hear from you. Glad to hear everything is going well. You are our link to what's going on. Now that I think of it, your posts are like the official 'unofficial blog' for what is going on on the set. So keep posting when you have the time. We can't get enough.

Take care, and make good film.

-Tyler

P.S. Say 'Hi' to the gang for us and tell Summer 'Howdy' from San Antonio, TX.

"Mangos! They have mangos!"

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 8:17 PM

RECHELON

Woo!

Having one of those 'how can stuff this good actually exist' moments. The amazin' thing is that we actually got fourteen whole episodes before they realized their mistake!

Thank you Jewel for being such a wonderful part of Firefly's magic and for just being so damn cool.

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 8:36 PM

SHINY4004

Hi Jewel!!! Thanks for posting! It definitely makes my day (or night as the case is right now lol) when one of our BDH post!! It's so awesome that you take the time to update us on everything! Keep having fun on that set! It'll just make our BDM all the more shiny! ;)

P.S
I also second the thanks for being so damn cool!! :)

"Oh I'm going to the special hell."-Mal

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 8:48 PM

ARLO

-.-. ..- -- / -.-. .- - .- .--. ..- .-.. - .- . / .--. .-. --- ... -.-. .-. .. .--. - .- . / . .-. .- - --..-- / - ..- -- / ... --- .-.. .. / .--. .-. --- ... -.-. .-. .. .--. - / -.-. .- - .- .--. ..- .-.. - .- ... / .... .- -... . ..- -. -

Ok, Martini .... did you keep her glass full?

Yeah, boss.

Did you keep her booth cool?

Yeah, boss.

Did you bring her a snack? A good one?

Yeah, boss.

Did you hit on her?

Yeah, boss.

*Glare*

I mean NO, boss!

Did you just fall asleep while I was interrogating you?

Yeah, boss.

~Arlo the drunken barfly

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 9:01 PM

MALICIOUS

Thank you for the update!

Any chance you can cajole The Powers That Be to make sure there's a gooooood loooooooong gag reel on the DVD for the BDM???? Just smile at them and bat your eyes and I'm sure they will do whatever you suggest. If it's even remotely possible, this Firefly fan would be more happy than she already is!

Mal-licious

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Saturday, July 10, 2004 9:08 PM

BELLOVESUS

I haven't been posting here for very long at all, although I have been lurking a fair bit here and there. But I have to say, and I guess this is the fanboy in me a bit, but it is extremely cool seeing one of our BDH actually posting on this site, participating in the community, and being genuinely happy to do it. Thanks for the update, and hello from Tennessee.

"The only fluid I see here is the puddle of piss refusin' to pay us our wage."

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 1:14 AM

ANNEKE

\o/ Thanks Jewel! I do read your notes on your website, but here's an idea.. could your friend post in RSS or XML? That way we with livejournals and weblogs and rss-readers can subscribe to your notes and be alerted when there's something new. :D

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 4:12 AM

RAWDEAL

Hi Jewel,
Thanks for keeping us all posted, glad to hear everything is going really well.
It's always great to hear from you.

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 8:08 AM

RIVERTAM

Thanks Jewel! Always nice to hear from you. I checked out your site aswell..Also VERY cool! I like the picture of you on the home page. Anyhoo...Looking forward to the BDM!!!

Life is like a...pfft...Why bother?

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 9:21 AM

RELFEXIVE

Cheers, Jewel!

Mal: "We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so... very... pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die."

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 11:14 AM

VELOXI

Thanks for the update, Jewel. I'm glad you guys are having so much fun! :)

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 11:25 AM

KMPEC

Thanks for the update.
<>. That's the coolest part of it, the fact that you guys all get along so well. In case you don't know, but all of you probably do, it does show in the on screen performances. The fans can tell when a cast gets along and it's great. We can also tell when they don't, and that also comes through. You see some shows or movies and you just know that when the director says "cut" everybody disappears from the set in opposite directions. I'm glad you guys are in the former category and it shows.

Say hello to Adam from Kmpec.

"A government is just a body of people usually and most notably ungoverned". Shepherd Book, War Stories.

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 11:26 AM

KMPEC

Thanks for the update.
go to a party at Nathan's this evening. (see? we really do hang out together when we're not working!). That's the coolest part of it, the fact that you guys all get along so well. In case you don't know, but all of you probably do, it does show in the on screen performances. The fans can tell when a cast gets along and it's great. We can also tell when they don't, and that also comes through. You see some shows or movies and you just know that when the director says "cut" everybody disappears from the set in opposite directions. I'm glad you guys are in the former category and it shows.

Say hello to Adam from Kmpec.

"A government is just a body of people usually and most notably ungoverned". Shepherd Book, War Stories.

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 3:35 PM

HAVENJAYNE

Good to hear from you, Jewel! Man, the more I hear/read the cast talk about what a wonderful time they are having shooting the movie, the antsier I get to see it!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Thanks again for posting!

Haven Jayne

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 4:54 PM

XION47

Hey, they're finally getting to Beumonde. Here's hoping Saffron doesn't get in their way like she did last time. On second thought, I would love it if Christina Hendricks could make another appearance. Great news.

Harken: "Seems odd that you would name your ship after a battle you were on the wrong side of."
Mal: "May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."
~ƒireƒly

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:25 PM

BROWNCOAT1

May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.

Thanks for posting again Jewel. Is so shiny to hear from you, and I must say it is an honor to have you posting w/ us when you can find time. You just make us Browncoats all warm and fuzzy wuzzy.

Hope you were able to relax & enjoy your weekend w/ the hubby. You deserve it. Give our best to all the cast & crew. Take care.

"May have been the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one."

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 9:15 PM

INFRAMAN

Hi. I'm new here so I'll keep it brief. Despite being a long time Buffy/Angel fan I never watched Firefly. But after accidentally stumbling onto this site and seeing that the stars of the show, of all people actually care enough to post here, I was so impressed, I decided check out the DVD. What can I say? I loved it. I never imagined I'd get hooked on a show because the actors were nice people. Sorry for not watching earlier but I will be in line for the movie. Thanks.

"I'VE GOT BETTER THINGS TO DO TONIGHT THAN DIE!!!"

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 9:56 PM

TALONPEST

It simply couldn't be cooler to have the cast interact with the fans like this. Firefly was my favorite show in years even before this, so now it's off the charts.

I looked at Jewel's site, and the last picture under the candid section is of her dog, a golden cocker spaniel named Teddy. I had a golden cocker named Teddy when I was like 6... Coincidence? Absolutely.

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 10:56 PM

GRAKSTAR

wow thanks for the update, I wanna go to one of nathens parties!!! - can we come next time??

I don't think I've looked forward to seeing a film this much in years!! - see you at the Serenity convention in london next April Jewel!!!

G xxx

UK Browncoats are taking over!!!!!

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Sunday, July 11, 2004 11:58 PM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.

Sigh... You've made my week complete! Thanks ever so much for the update.

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Monday, July 12, 2004 12:05 AM

STICKS

Cheers for the update.

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Monday, July 12, 2004 3:02 AM

LIZ

Quote:
Originally posted by JewelStaite:
Love, me.

We do love you!!!
thanx for the update. So glad it's going well

keep us posted!

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Monday, July 12, 2004 5:08 AM

SERENITYVALLEY

Thanks Jewel!

I checked out the website and LOOKIT! There is singing on the sounds page. Jewel, I don't think I've heard you sing before, but that was amazing.

http://www.simple-assault.com/Firefly.htm

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Monday, July 12, 2004 5:24 AM

STILLSHINY

Jewel, You are welcome here A-N-Y-T-I-M-E. We love your posts. Watching this movie will be like no movie I have ever seen. You are our Big Damn Hereos. I any of you get invited to the Tulsa Trek Expo next year please say yes. It's been very Trek based in the past though currently it is dominated By SG1 which My wife & I love. But we want the BDH's in Tulsa.

Keep enjoying the job I would love to have.

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the road less traveled by and they CANCELLED MY FRIKKIN' SHOW. I totally shoulda took the road that had all those people on it. Damn." --Joss

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Monday, July 12, 2004 7:12 AM

ANNIK

Thanks for keeping us in the loop, Jewel! I expect the kids and I will be devouring your own site over the next week or so ... our 6 year old adores Kaylee!

Cheers,
Annik
... my sister's a ship. We had a complicated childhood.

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Monday, July 12, 2004 7:17 AM

BLACKEYEDGIRL

Jewel:

Thanks so much for keeping us all updated on things! One thing we can all say for Joss' shows is that for everyone of us psycho fans there is at least one actor who goes out of their way to connect with us fans. With Firefly we have at least 3 which is amazing, proof positive that Joss does pick some of the finest human beings to work on his stuff (not to mention good actors). We do appreciate all you guys do to keep us delusional and in love with TV and the movies (well at least I do), as well as in lurve with the Joss-man.
Let Everyone know we are excited like kids at christmas, or perhaps overwhelmed with an an-tici-pation not seen since Rocky Horror. Keep up the good work. You keep flyin' and we'll keep watchin'!
Adrianna

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Inara: "Do aliens live among us?"
Kaylee: "Yes. One of them's a doctor."

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Monday, July 12, 2004 7:21 AM

JACKSUSERNAME

thanks for the awesome updates, whether it be through boards or your notes on the site. ^___^

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Monday, July 12, 2004 10:24 AM

ELWOODMOM

Hi ya, Jewel! Did you know that you won a category in my cheesy poll?

Take care of yourself!

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Monday, July 12, 2004 3:17 PM

KARENKAY99

hi jewel
our internet connection was down so i hadn't logged on in a couple of days and here you are. again.
soooo shiny!!
thank you so much for the update. you really are a bdh.
also checked out your web link and very nice. marked it as a fav so i can go back later when i have more time.
from one of the faithful. thank you!!

"They say the snow on the roof is too heavy. They say the ceiling will cave in. His brains are in terrible danger."

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Thursday, July 29, 2004 11:32 AM

ADIWANROC

Hello Jewel,

Thanks so much for posting again! Great to hear it's all still going so well, and thanks for keeping us informed. It makes the long wait so much more bearable. You are awesome, awesome, and awesome. And awesome.

Having also just read your latest letter on jewelstaite.net I must say I'm really envious that you and the other BDHs get to watch the new footage from "Serenity" every day!!! It really does sound like amazing things are happening, true movie magic (not that we Browncoats ever doubted that it would be) and I'm sure that all your hard work will ultimately be rewarded with one of the biggest hits of 2005!

It's also nice to see that you're already booked to attend more conventions. (Unsubtle Hint: Hope to see you at Starfury: Serenity in London next year!)

Keep flying,

Ade

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