Hangin' Out with Celebs

So, the last time I talked about the movie stars at my Uncle's house, I'd just met a couple of them. My dad and Uncle said they'd probably be going golfing with them at some point while they're in town.


Well, the next week after meeting them, my dad said that Scott Reeves (Eastwood) called him and they were going golfing. He said that I should come meet up for some drinks at the Country Club afterwards. So, I did. We had a drink there, and then made plans to go to a restaurant nearby. Scott had to go back to the hotel and get cleaned up/changed. My dad decided that he would do the same. So, Dad and his g/f left, and Scott left. My Uncle (aka superfan) decided to go to the hotel and wait for Scott to get ready (LOL!). I wanted to go, too, but as I was leaving my other Uncle was yelling for me because a woman in there wanted to buy one of my books off me. So, I was there for another 10 minutes, and when I walked out, everyone was gone.

So, I drive to the restaurant and wait in the parking lot. I called my Uncle and he said that he and Scott were having a drink at the bar, waiting for some other members of the cast to finish getting ready, then they'd be out to meet us. Once my dad got there, I went inside and we sat at the bar. In the meantime, my mom and stepdad were hungry, so they came to the restaurant too, but sat at a different table. I went and sat with them and chatted when my stepdad said, "There they are, they're walking in..." I turned around, and saw a glimpse of them. "Okay, I gotta go!" I said.


The waitress sat us at a big table in the back room. Carson didn't want to sit on the end against the wall, so I did.

Here's what our table setup looked like:

Stephen Scott Dad his g/f

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Me Julianne Carson Uncle

The first ones to sit down were myself, Julianne, Carson, and Scott. So, imagine my excitement when Stephen had other seats to choose from, but he sat across from me! He put his hand out and said, "Hey, how are you, great to see you again!"

(Carson & Julianne)

(Stephen & Scott)

Dinner was a fantastic time. I asked how Stephen's 4th of July was, and he told me about how loaded up he got in the city. It was funny, because he was hanging out at places that I am always at. Then, we also talked about alcoholic beverages. How I'm a fan of jager bombs, and he likes them, but won't drink straight jager anymore after a bad experience. And we laugh because he orders a Long Island Iced Tea, and my Bahama Mama was strikingly similar to a Pina Colada. Eww.

And Scott was hilarious, too. The whole evening was full of laughs. So, after a few hours we all hugged and said goodnight. Scott said that he was maybe going into the city that weekend, and he'd give me a call to hang out.

Well, that Saturday night, I hadn't heard from him so I got his # from my dad. I called him and he was in a bad reception spot, and said he'd call me back in half an hour. I wasn't sure if he would or not, but he did! I asked if they were going into the city, but he said they actually did that the night before (Darnit!!!--I was a little bummed they hadn't gotten a hold of me). So, they wanted to stay local, and they were planning to go to a place that I go to all of the time. He said if I ended up down that way, I should stop by. About 15 minutes later, I sent him a text telling him what band was there that night. He text me back and said, "Thanks, hope to see you there!"

Unfortunately, I was unable to make it there that night. I already had some plans, and besides, I figured it might even look a little better that I'm not at their beck & call. Plus, they were in town for another week and a half to 2 weeks. So, we'd have another chance.

Last week, I tried to have that other chance. I went out with friends on Thursday night. I called Scott around 8:30 and told him some friends and I were going out (to that same local bar) and it was going to be a great time, call me if he wants to come. Around midnight he called me back, and he was at another place nearby. He said if he didn't make it there by the time they closed that we'd meet up at the hotel for a drink or something. Well, all kinds of drama happened on my end that night with friends getting into a fight...etc. Stupid shit, really. And I had locked my keys in my car, and gotten kinda drunk...so I really couldn't do much of anything! My friend took me back with her to her house and we hung out until I said I had to go to bed. Shortly after I passed out, my phone was ringing. I looked, and it was Scott! Ha! But, I didn't answer because I HAD to get sleep for work the next day.

To Be Continued...

Update

How was everyone's 4th of July? Mine was a complete jumble of fun. I stayed in the night before so I'd be good to go nice & early. So, I got to my friend's apartment at about 10:30 in the morn, had a beer and a shot of tequila. (It's been tradition since last year that we do a shot of tequila on the morning of the 4th of July...and we do them in pairs, and slap each other in the face after downing it...crazy, I know! But unbelievably funny!)

Then, the huge group of us walk down the streets during the town's parade and stop and see masses of people we know. We make our way to a bar where pretty much everyone knows our names, and have a few shots. Then, we stand outside the bar with our beers and chat with more friends that have met up with us. After a couple hours, R and I try to figure out what we're going to do. I was supposed to stop out at the family picnic, but it was about a half hour away in the opposite direction of the city, and R really was dying to see the speedboats racing in the city that afternoon.

So, we go back to his apartment, and start the celebration with a new crew. Now, it was R and I, his roommate and his brother (my best guy friend). We make a really fantastic foursome when we all go out, it's hilarious. Oh, before we left we waited on this girl Natalie that best guy friend is sort of dating. She arrives, and we all leave to go see speedboats. Once in the city, we meet up with another friend of ours and his girlfriend. We all are standing on the bridge watching the boats and chugging beers. Then, we go to this bar that has a beer pong table (awesome!) and act like idiots for a little while before heading to some of our usual haunts.

By this time, most of us are quite wasted. That's pretty much where the story ends because after that, all hell broke loose. R and I were going to get a cab home, while best guy friend, his girl, and our other friend couple were going to get pizza and bring it back to the apartment. R's roommate had a few girls from his old job show up and he wanted to hang out with them for a bit. He said they'd probably all come back to the apartment soon, and he'd take a cab.

5:30 AM -- R's phone rings. I hear him talking in his serious voice. His roommate had gotten a D.U.I. Ughhhhhhh. How terrible. We felt really, really bad. But, everyone was sleeping and to be honest, still a bit too drunk to drive and pick him up. So, the next afternoon he called for R to pick him up. He'd wrecked the car, not bad, but still. We were upset and baffled that he drove since we are usually smart enough to get cabs. But, no one was with him, and I guess he probably didn't want to get a cab by himself. But now, he feels terrible and is really down on himself especially since he is trying to be a teacher. He has a hearing tomorrow, so we'll see what happens. Needless to say, he hasn't wanted to come out with us or have any beers and he said he probably won't for awhile. He didn't even come out of his room for around 2 days. So, it won't be the fantastic foursome for a little while. Poor guy. Guess ya live and learn though. But, he's chippered up a little bit and has been joking around again, so that's good.

I do have more to tell about recent events, but I think this is enough for today! Hope everyone is well!

Not Kidding

So...this week has been -- well, unbelievable. A couple weeks ago, I was informed that movie producers had asked my Uncle if they could use his house for their movie. The movie is about a girl and her horse. My Uncle lives right by the racetrack, and he's got a beautiful house and some property. So, he agreed.

Monday, he told me that they were at his house to begin filming and would be there most of the week. Then he told me some of the people that were in the movie and which ones were at his house.

Claire Forlani, from "Meet Joe Black" is there. I loooove her. I think she is so pretty, AND she has a british accent, which is awesome. I also really liked her character in the movie "Boys and Girls" with Freddie Prinze Jr. I got to meet her, get a picture, AND I gave her a copy of my book!

Jason Gedrick, from "Desperate Housewives" is also there. He's a super cool guy, and was often tossing around the football with my little cousins.

Scott Reeves (photo: middle) is really cool, too. He is Clint Eastwood's son. He is probably going to go golfing one day soon with my Uncle and my Dad.


Carson Brown, she is soooo cute! She's really nice, and funny, too. My little cousins have a crush on her.

Lou Gossett, Jr. --- Yes, believe it! He and Jason were both in "Iron Eagle" so they've been doing a little reminiscing. But Lou is a super nice and well spoken man. He came right up and introduced himself to my Uncle, Dad, and I.

AND, I save MY most exciting one for last. Stephen Colletti. Yes, from "Laguna Beach". He's also been on "One Tree Hill". Oh, and a couple times on "The Hills" I think. Honestly, I still can't believe it. When he arrived on set, a car pulled up with a bunch of younger girls yelling, "We love you Stephen!!!" It was pretty amusing. Then, my Uncle introduced the 2 of us, and we got a picture. He was cracking jokes with my Uncle and my little cousins. He was also hitting golf balls with them, and he may go golf with my Uncle and Dad, too. My Uncle had said that they talked for about an hour the night before all about golf.

(I loooove this picture!)

Anyways, after awhile, he finally came over to me and started a conversation. And, I gave him a copy of my book as well! It was awesome, really. And now, I'm just thinking, "Wow, I was actually standing there having a normal conversation with Stephen. All by myself." And he was reading the "About the Author" part out loud! Crazy, right? Anyways, I was about to ask him what he was doing later...but he had to go do some scenes. So, I quickly asked how long he's in town for. I thought he'd say until today, but he actually said 3 weeks. (YAY!)(Except for the holiday weekend...think he's leaving today for that.) I was going to stick around and maybe chat with him more when he was done, but the scenes were going to be going on for a long time. So, I thought, "Hmmm, I'll just give him one of my cards with my cell # on the back...". So, I wrote it, and gave it to my Uncle to give him.

Yesterday, my Uncle said he gave Stephen the card and said, "Here's Heather's number if you want to get away from the set, relax, and maybe have a drink. She's a really cool girl." And he told me Stephen was checking out my card and was like, "Oh, okay, cool." and seemed quite positive about it. So, what if he calls?!?!?!?! My friend told me she really thinks that he'll call sometime next week after the holiday weekend and such. I hope so!!! That would be extravagant!

And check this out: how (kind of) crazy and coincidental is this? His birthday is right after mine, AND he celebrated at Stack (restaurant) in the Mirage and then Jet Nightclub! Both of which I have been to! Had I been in town...we could have celebrated our birthdays together! hahahaha I also know one of the managers at Mirage, he's hooked us up in Jet before. Wow, would that have been fun!

Ahhh, well -- everyone have a SAFE and HAPPY 4th of July!!!

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