Get on the happy train: January 2006

Saturday, January 21, 2006

Malibu Beach Condo

Malibu Beach Condo
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

Luck is the residue of good design.
Or
God helps those who help themselves.
Or
Luck is another word for friggin' hard work.
After searching for MONTHS, we finally found home. We signed a lease on a Malibu pad overlooking the ocean. Here is a photo of the condos themselves from the beach.

Room with a view

Room with a view
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

This is a view of the condo complex from the observation deck.

Steps

Steps
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

We are steps from the beach...Mr.Cute Stuff will definitely get his exercise. Diggin', and chasing fly balls, catching frisbees. And we can take Buster out too.

Mr. and Mrs. C

Mr. and Mrs. C
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

The cool cats from the east doin' time on the westcoast.

Hang Loose

Hang Loose
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

This pic says it all. I am lovin' life.

Trinket

Trinket
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

Kev found a something buried in the sand. Being born in the 70's and seeing the Brady's demise in Hawaii, we threw it back.

King of the hill

King of the hill
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

Big guy on the Malibu beach.

Python attack

Python attack
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

Unsuspecting Kevin was also caught unawares in the Ikea, but this time by Mr. Green Snake. I got him loose but never captured the snake.
Hate to say it, but Kev took off through linens, screaming like a scaredy cat.

Strange memories

Strange memories
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

So there I was, hangin' as I like to do as often as I can in my local Ikea when I was sneak- attacked by Ben. He wanted to be friends but I was like, I ain't no Michael Jackson.

Monday, January 16, 2006

Orsen Wells and Rita Hayworth

Orsen Wells and Rita Hayworth
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

This is the mansion originally owned by Rita Hayworth and Orsen Wells. It is nestled in the Laurel Canyon Hills and sits on 6 acres of land that winds up into the mountain. Absolutely fantastic. We were looking at a guest house on the property to rent for 2400.00 dollars. Even the gate leading to the front door was impressive! It felt great to be in the hidden hills and I imagined all the stars that walked around the complex and even stayed in the guest house we were viewing. Viva Hollywood.

Guest House

Guest House
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

This is the guest house for rent on the mansion's estate....there is no ground underneath AT ALL. The front door is anchored to earth and that is it. No central heat, a mini stove but guys- beautiful. The kicker, the actress that lives in the mansion sometimes throws parties and parking is a problem. Since the main reason we are moving to LA is to be closer to friends...it just won't work. We throw parties too! But golly! What a view this place had.

Beautiful LA

Beautiful LA
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

Kev and I hunted once again for a house in LA this weekend- we have decided the Canyons are for us. We wound our way up several this weekend, Laurel and Topanga. Here is a view of the San Fernando Valley from a succulent plant patch high atop a one of the mountains.

Sunday, January 08, 2006

Hot shot, cool pool playa

Hot shot, cool pool playa
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

Amy, Justin, Kev and I thought bowling on Sunday sounded like the fo-shizzle. However- if you are planning to bowl at The Lucky Strikes in Hollywood make rezes. We was hoodwinked...4 hour wait! So we hit the pool table instead.
Amy SAID she was an alright player.. Sheesh, good thing we didn't play with cashola. She actually hopped a ball to pocket another! Here is the sexy lady doin' a behind the back shot.

Pool-shark attack

Pool-shark attack
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

Nuthin' but balls baby, nuthin' but balls.

Big Three

Big Three
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

Wild-eyed Kiki, in the zone, the pocket dead center.

He's lean, he's mean, he's a pool playin' machine

He's lean, he's mean, he's a pool playin' machine
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

Justin aiming for gold.

The hippity, trendy Pig and Whistle

The hippity, trendy Pig and Whistle
Originally uploaded by Kiko Colligan.

After pool, we decided to chow at the very delicious Pig and Whistle in Hollywood. The oven roasted chicken on a mountain of mashed potatoes was dee-lish, but Justin also enjoyed his BBQ ribs and my grilled veggie platter leftovers didn't make it to the fridge.