So I have good news and bad news.
Good news: The second leg of the Green Eyed Monster Tour has begun!
Bad news: I'm not on it.
Now, before you start jumping to conclusions, let me say that me not going boils down to one very basic thing: MONEY. Or more specifically, the lack there of.
It was something that Gabriel and I knew was a possibility from almost the very start. Money was on our minds before, during, and after the trip. This whole tour was an unknown animal to both of us. We didn't know what to expect. And that's pretty much what we got: the unexpected... mostly in the form of expenses. Tires, gas cap, locks, gasoline, coffee, three squares, tools, Internet, showers, banners, mailings, traffic tickets... it all added up. When we got back, we discussed the possibility of Gabriel having to go it alone for the second leg of the tour. He was counting on a check from someone that owed him money to help with the West Coast leg, but it didn't come through. At least it didn't come through in time. We didn't blog about it because we were trying to stay positive and hoped that the money would get in. When it didn't, we made the tough choice of breaking up the band. Gabe couldn't afford to take me, and I couldn't afford to pay my own way.
It has its pros and cons to be sure, but it was the best solution considering the circumstances.
So Gabriel is on his way to New Mexico, and I'm here working on my script.
I will continue to blog. I'll repost highlights from Gabe's blog. I'll blog for him if he can't get to a WiFi spot. I'll post about my own project. So, keep checking in.
Gabe will also keep blogging on his own and videotaping.
And there is some more good news. We had another interview with the NT Daily today, and they will be publishing the article tomorrow. So, for those of you in Denton, pick up a copy. And for those of you that don't, not to worry, it will also be posted on their website. I'll link it tomorrow.
I'm sure there will be more good news to follow. I'm working on getting a screening in Fort Worth while he's gone. I'll keep you posted.
I had a lot of fun on the first leg of the tour (I'll never forget the experience) and wish Gabe the best of luck on the second leg. Please keep supporting Gabriel, Green Eyed Monster, and the Tour. He needs it more than ever now.
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Again, I'm sorry that your adventure ended with the first leg of the trip. With that said, I'm looking forward to future posts regarding both his projects and yours.
Well, it WAS a great adventure! And you documented it quite well, too, I might add.
Keep bringing us everything you can about Gabriel's solo swing and I'll be happy to read all you are doing while he is gone.
I did some digging on this whole armchair/couch treasurehunting thing and I can find no reference to this being done in a movie format before. So kudos, Gabriel and Jose, to having the (probable) first! and for sure, the most infamous treasurehunt in a movie!
(The term 'couch treasurehunting' will soon be Googleable! And we will all know where it began!)
Gotta go update my map! See ya later.
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