May 18, 2009
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The Great Quake of ’09
***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
The Hotel Careyfornia Vows to Rebuild After The Great Quake of ’09
The staff and management of The Hotel Careyfornia have emerged from the tattered ruins of the once fine luxury boutique hotel and promised to repair the damage and open again as soon as possible. The 4.7 temblor that shook the Careyfornia’s foundation to the very core, struck at 8:39 p.m. as the staff was watching Kung Fu Panda with their latest visitors from Germany. The quake was centered east of Los Angeles International Airport and about 8 miles from the landmark hotel that has been catering to the rich and famous since it opened in 2002. Lasting about 15 seconds, the shaking could be felt as far away as the High Desert and San Diego County. The earthquake was “a bit deep,” said U.S. Geological Survey seismologist Susan Hough — originating 8.4 miles below the surface. “That tends to make it less sharp — less of a jerky, abrupt motion,” Hough said. As a result, most of the region felt the quake as a rolling motion, though some closer to the center (like the guests at the world famous Hotel Careyfornia) may have felt a jolt. “It must have been terrifying for out of towners”, said Hough. “Luckily the Hotel Careyfornia is equipped with an earthquake preparedness kit.”
“Our main concern is for the safety of our guests”, said Carey Anthony, the flagship’s CEO, “This disaster has only strengthened our resolve. If we don’t rebuild, the earthquake wins.”
Here, an unidentified Hotel Careyfornia guest, left with only a blanket to wrap around himself, points to the tattered ruins of his once luxurious suite.Before disaster struck, guests of the Hotel Careyfornia enjoyed a weekend of fun in the sun, including the red carpet extravaganza for the newest Pixar animated feature, “Up”. Here they are, in happier, steadier times:
Pinkberry
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills
The Kodak Theater – Home of The Oscars
Korea Town Korean BBQ
Comments (22)
michigan is too cold for any self-respecting earthquake to set foot here! saw the previews for up yesterday – looks good. glad you and your guests survived to hob nob another day! peace, Al
Did you show your guests how to duck, and roll in the blanket? lol. Btw, is it a earthquake preparation kit or or is it earthquake preparaton kid? Glad the famous Hotel survived, and the rich and famous still have a place to enjoy.
Nice photos :)
OMG!!! Tattered ruins at HC!!! It seems like you will need as many
haha
extra pair of hands as possible to get back. Is long term stay of
volunteers welcome???
How do you plan these events to welcome your overseas guests?
Btw – how did they like the Korean food?
leave it to Carey to make the best of an earthquake! =D
the hot air balloon made up of small balloons is awesome! I totally would’ve made the “kid seeing Mickey Mouse for the first time” face.
nice photos XD
@pukemeister - I felt an earthquake in Illinois once in college…you never know!
@stevew918 - Of course! The safety of our guests is of utmost importance at the HC!
@Got_Takoyaki - Danke schoen!
@Dezinerdreams - I’m sure we could work something out!
@ElusiveWords - They loved the Korean food. Since they live in Germany, there aren’t a lot of places there to get it. The Mom made dinner last night and it was amazing!
@MaximMan - And I would have totally loved photographing your first Mickey Mouse face!
@ausanvan321 - Thanks…glad you liked them!
i was outside at a friends place. we heard it but didnt feel it. we all thought someone fell down the stairs. lol
@Sc12EeN17aM3 - You sure it wasn’t you who fell down the stairs Jad?? Kidding
hey carey, what’s the rice dish called? chow fan (?) but that means fried rice and from the looks of the pics, it’s more of a japanese setting.
just being in mexico for a few days made me miss asian food. i think i’m gonna go grab some korean this weekend.
Is my reservation still valid in light of this tragic event??
@Renatojr3 - I’m not sure what it’s called…it’s got vegetables, an egg, beef and rice in a hot clay pot that cooks everything and makes the rice crispy. It’s definitely Korean. Yum!
@JonasApproved - Thanks Jonas. My Korean friends will be in San Francisco next week. Can you suggest some good restaurants?
@pxlspy01 - I’ll have to check with our reservations department CJ. I assume you paid your full non-refundable deposit already?
@CareyGLY - korean? hmm.. that I gotta try. thanks for sharing :)
No casualties? Damages? Great pics from the great Carey as usual.
@reckless_eagle - No Victor, it was a small one. I’m just a drama queen. Thanks
korean bbq! i want some… ;(
@rudyhou - ’Twas delicious!
i wanna watch up too!!! i think it’s gonna be a huge hit! aahha
@shake_things_up - You should come to Hollywood to see it
looks like you had fun!!!
I never been to a movie premiere … sounds festive … =]