April 1, 2009
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The End of an Era
It’s a sad day here at the Hotel Careyfornia. This morning at 7:15 AM, 2 Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies showed up to foreclose on my condo and forcibly evict me. They were actually nicer about it than I thought they would be. They allowed me to gather up some personal belongings and pack them in a suitcase, but they said I had to be out by 8 AM, as the county was sending a moving company in to remove my things. Furniture and the like will be sold at auction. I’ll be able to keep personal mementos like photos, but that’s about it. Luckily, they did let me keep the sign!
As I write this from the coffee shop on the corner of what once used to be my street, I’m reminiscing about all the happy times and satisfied guests I’ve hosted over the past 6 years. Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. I’m not the first person impacted by the global economic meltdown and I won’t be the last. Sadly though, the famous “Fornia” name has been sullied and I’m sorry to say that we must end our Platinum VIP Guest program. All accrued points will be donated to the foreclosure fund. We appreciate our guest’s patronage over the years. Here’s a glimpse at some happier times:
Click to enlargeI’ll be staying with friends for the next few days until I figure out what to do. I must say, this is a bad way to begin April! It’s even worse than last year!!
Comments (50)
HAR HAR HAR. oldest tick in the book. LOL i kinda did the same to all my profiles ^_-
I’m editing this comment so that I don’t look completely gullible. I thought you seemed a little too happy.
Wait, is this an April Fool’s joke?
Of course it is!
Hahaha… good one.
@wherethefishlives - Haha, you’re a fast editor Sam, but I have proof that the first person who read this, fell for it!!!!
So my job here is done!
http://x81.xanga.com/559f4a7471234238386927/w188491158.jpg
@Sc12EeN17aM3 - You’re featured prominently in the collage Jad! We appreciate your business here at the H.C. Sorry about the loss of your Platinum Membership. I’ll make it up to you, I promise!
@Dezinerdreams - What do you mean!!?? I’m devastated here, and you’re laughing!! How dare you Vivek!
@CareyGLY - Damn it!!!
My Xanga premium ran out today. There are ads and plugz everywhere. No joke.
@CareyGLY - damn there goes my other card… do you take citi? *thinks* wait i think thats maxed out already… DAMN lol
So get this, the past few years I’ve been
able to fool my Dad, but not my Mom. Today, when I called my Dad, he
answered the phone, “April Fool’s”!!
Damnit! He finally caught on. It only took 43 years!
So
when I called my Mom, I blocked my number and pretended to be someone
from Wells Fargo Bank, telling her that her son Carey’s house was in
foreclosure and asking her if she’d be willing to make a payment. She
sounded confused, but said “NO!”
Then I said “April Fool’s”, and she
said, “You ass!” She actually fell for it, but the bad part is that
she was serious about not helping with my mortgage payment, so I guess
I’m the fool! LOL
April Fools?
For about 5 seconds I was ready to offer you our guestroom and fill you in on all the nightlife in New Orleans. Then I saw the fake sad face. I am coming to California to personally whup your tail for this one.
@ibizajb - Happy April Fool’s Day Joon
@TheLoquaciousLady - Wow! I must say you’re more charitable than my Mom was when I got her this morning! The past few years I’ve been able to fool my Dad, but not my Mom.
Today, when I called my Dad, he answered the phone, “April Fool’s”!!
Damnit! He finally caught on. It only took 43 years!
So when I called my Mom, I blocked my number and pretended to be someone from Wells Fargo Bank, telling her that her son Carey’s house was in foreclosure and asking her if she’d be willing to make a payment. She sounded confused, but said “NO!” Then I said “April Fool’s”, and she said, “You ass!” She actually fell for it, but the bad part is that she was serious about not helping with my mortgage payment, so I guess I’m the fool! LOL
Hahah that was pretty good.
Gotta be an april fool’s joke! I know you better than that! peace, Al
@torontobabyblue - Thanks
@pukemeister - Happy April 1st!
lol. you ass, hehe
@stevew918 - Hey! Who you calling an ass!!??
I hear the governor of Alaska has a spare bedroom….
@ElusiveWords - You did NOT just go there!!!! Bad boy!
if only it were true.
@generasianx - Vicious Tony!!
haha it’s sad this is the only April fools joke that I’ve had all day.
@EddieWho - Really!!?? Well I’m glad you got at least one
happy april fools! if things get serious up there, you can always stay here :P
@Renatojr3 - Mighty kind! Thanks
you look too happy to be foreclosed! unless you’re a masochist!
@CaKaLusa - I can’t fool a fool, Chris
muah!
nice lol
@nomdeinternet - Thanks…and thanks for stopping by!
OMG YOU ASS!
I read your post about 3 times before I read the comments. I actually felt sorrrryyy !!!!
Mmm, that’s it, I’m never sending back the remnants of the snowman. Nice joke btw and LOL about your mum, she’s cute! :)
@Loltothepower - GOTCHA!!!
But only my Mom can call me an ass, you punk! LOL
haha. I thought so. You looked SO sad in your picture. April Fools!
@tadamori - LOL
Same to you!
man, that sucks. my sister had to move out of her house last year (just when her boyfriend and me finished up fixing up the place!) anyway, hopefully you’ll be able to do something. hope the best!
@mr_faust - I appreciate that…but it was an April Fool’s joke
I’m glad to know it is all just a bad joke :)
RIIIIIIIGGGGGHHHHHHTTTTT !!! hahahah…. you make WAYYY TOO MUCH MONEY OUT OF YOUR HOTEL to announce foreclosure LOL
@TheLoquaciousLady - Hey there’s is a following of the infamous Carey in New Orleans. I think he should make a special trip out here to take all the wonderful pictures of what New Orleans has to offer. What do you think Ms. Lady?
@msmusic74 - Sorry it was bad! It was meant to be good!
@Paul - That’s why you’re a Platinum member Paul!
@AzNSaiLoRBoi - @TheLoquaciousLady- That may just be an offer I can’t refuse. With your natural talent and Jess’s cooking, I might have to take you up on that offer!
Darn! I didn’t see this until this morning! This is an awesome prank, Carey! It looks almost like any of your other blogs. Great job!
Those sad puppy dog eyes had me for a while – till I saw the date. I oughta spank you hard.
“THE AMERICAN DREAM” = FORECLOSURE. HAHAHAHAHAHA very well put my man.
@pxlspy01 - Thanks CJ! Hope you had a happy April Fool’s Day!
@reckless_eagle - I learned the eyes from Chazz…as for the spanking, I might have to turn the tables
@LuxteK - Ain’t it the truth! Thanks!
Haha, good one Carey =D your silly pictures made me suspect n start smelling something fishy. Glad I didnt fall for it, but I almost did !!! happy April Fools’ day !!
being someone who’s always oblivious to april’s fool, i completely fell for it. i was ready to shed a tear and give you a heartfelt comment. damn you, C!
Hahaha, you’ve got me there for a moment.
@Ratinha - Haha, thanks! Have a nice weekend!
Muah
@rudyhou - Thanks for kind thoughts Rudy!
@ewisluke - Gotcha
Thank goodness the Platinum VIP program is still going strong – that truly would have been devastating to lose it before I can use it :)
Haha, good April’s Fool!
@pamfitz99 - Pam you’re Platinum Emeritus!
@Fongster8 - Thanks