LETS GO TO THE ACADEMY AWARDS SHOW

I know some of you were expecting my story about the Queen Mary today. The truth is, I have not had a chance to go through the 136 photos I took so I could pick out only a hand full to share.

But, I will get that post done in time for tomorrow.

Last night, Glenda and I went to Hollywood. She had never been there before so we decided to go down there. We knew it was Academy Award time but we were not sure what to expect.

These signs were posted up all over the place. They had the street blocked off and were getting all set up for the big day today.

Security was tight. With guards and police everywhere.

Outside was set up and almost ready for the action that would be there in less then 24 hours. Light checks were being done, flowers were being brought in and the final touches were being finished up.

On the street that was blocked off is where all the cameras are. The area where the stars will be walking down and giving quick interviews with the different TV stations, before the show starts.

This is where the fan's bleachers are set up. All the yelling and screaming for the stars takes place out here. This is where we get the first glimpse of what everyone will be wearing and who they bring for their dates.

There were golden statutes everywhere you looked. Up on billboards, lining the red carpet, on the large video screens, inside the shopping area where the Kodak Theater is and of course just outside the Kodak Theater.

This is the big Oscar that sits just outside the doors of the entrance to the Kodak Theater. He is sitting in a huge bouquet of fresh flowers.

It was very pretty and impressive.

Everyone, who enters the Theater, will have to clear through security, even the stars.

There were lots of people, working hard, as they were trying to get everything done so the show goes off without a hitch.

This is where the stars and guests walk just before they get to the Theater but after they are greeted by the fans outside. This area is inside the shopping area.

I'm sure it will be lined with a red carpet by the time everyone gets there.

For those who will be seated upstairs, they will be lead to the entrance at the top of these stairs.

Even though I have lived in CA all my life, I have never been to an Academy Award show before. Not even to sit in the stands. My mom and my sister, Patty, has and both have told stories of how much fun they had.

This was the first time I had even been there before the Award Show to see any of the set up. It was exciting to be that close to where all the action will be. To see first hand all effort that is put into the show.

Maybe someday I'll get to go to see the show in person. Until then, I'll be watching with millions of others as we listen to those famous words "And the Oscar goes to..."