Kevin Bacon, Does He Live Here?
You know how it is when you move house, friends and relatives want to visit as soon as possible.
No Visiting Allowed Just Yet
We gave out strict instructions that we didn’t want visitors for the first couple of months, while we sorted ourselves out. It can take an age sometimes, just sorting out a new holder for the toothbrushes or somewhere to hide the toilet rolls while I get that noisy flush fixed on the toilet. It must have been around the 6 months time when my cousin and his wife phoned to see if it was ok to come and visit. Fine.
Roadworks?
The date was set and I remember thinking what a gorgeous Autumnal day it was, not a cloud in the sky so they should have a good journey from Birmingham. They were due around lunchtime, so we had the morning to prepare something to eat and drink for when they got here. Outside though, there was something going on that looked like it might be roadworks being set up.
Filming
The road passes the front of our house and a truck pulled up and set portable traffic lights up about a hundred yards away or so. We were intrigued, so went outside to see what exactly was happening. There was a film crew in the centre of the village and the traffic lights had been set up to control through traffic while they filmed. Oooh, excitement! I wonder what they are filming?
Food
There was lots of moving about and people talking to each other on ‘walkie talkies’ even though they were almost standing opposite each other. I even had a guy shout at me in true Hollywood style, ‘Hey, gerrout of shot, will ya!’ So I did and went back home. Our visitors arrived not long after and we all sat down for some lunch. As we were tucking into fresh Turkey and Crab sandwiches with Hellimans sauce and fudge who should turn up outside the window, but none other than Kevin Bacon.
Is That kevin?
Our guests were surprised. They had come to visit us in almost the middle of nowhere and there, standing outside our dining room window is Mr Bacon. “Does he live here?” they asked. “Oh, Kev, no, he’s making a film here” was my reply. At least it took their attention away from the sandwiches. We did manage to get a glimpse outside after and caught part of the scene they were filming where he goes into the local pub, which had been converted into a local shop for the day.
The film was released around September 2020 and our village pub comes shop gets its 15 seconds of fame. It’s called You Should Have Left and is scary.
Peter's pondering
April 30, 2021I think I’ll give that house a miss when it comes to holiday cottages!
Trev
April 30, 2021And me, way too scary. Thank you, Peter.
luisa zambrotta
April 30, 2021Lovely! ????
Trev
April 30, 2021Thank you, Luisa. 🙂
Yetismith
April 30, 2021It seems like centuries ago I used to like Kevin Bacon. Good to know he’s still making movies!
Trev
April 30, 2021Yes, he must be getting on in years now. Thank you, Yeti. 🙂
Pied Type
April 30, 2021How exciting to have that happen right in front of your house! I’m afraid I’d have ignored my guests in favor of watching the movie-making.
By the way, I only just noticed E.T. in the corner of your header image. How very unobservant of me.
Trev
April 30, 2021Thank you, yes it was a little strange having him outside. Glad you’ve noticed ET. I thought he would keep the sheep company. 🙂
flowerchild0891
April 30, 2021That’s kinda amazing THE Kevin Bacon!
Trev
April 30, 2021Thank you and yes it was ????
Sarah Angleton
April 30, 2021“Oh, Kev.” LOL.
Trev
April 30, 2021????
Rosaliene Bacchus
April 30, 2021How fun to have Kevin Baker standing outside your dining room window! Not so much fun to watch the movie taking shape in your neighborhood.
Trev
April 30, 2021It was fun and here was only here for a day filming so it wasn’t too bad. Thank you, Rosaliene ????
loveyshotash
April 30, 2021Nice!
Trev
April 30, 2021Thank you ????
June Lorraine Roberts
April 30, 2021Must have been good sandwiches if you didn’t invite him in….
Trev
April 30, 2021Haha, I already got told off so I wasn’t going to risk opening the window to ask him in. He was friendly with a few locals though who acted as extras. ???? Thank you, June.
Johnny Jones
April 30, 2021Exciting start to life in your new home though!
Trev
April 30, 2021It was John, thank you. ????
SueW
May 1, 2021Oh, I love this story and I chuckled at the image of you scurrying back to the house after being yelled at by a member of the film crew! ????
Trev
May 1, 2021Thank you, Sue. Yes, I was trying to be discreet by hiding in the bushes, but he saw me. ????
KINDNESS WISDOM
May 1, 2021Too funny for words. You did it again wow. Tears running down my face. It took my six times to read. I love your stories congrat Mate Australia ????????
Trev
May 1, 2021Thank you, Kindness. ????
juliecroundblog
May 1, 2021Turkey and crab sandwiches? That sounds fantastic – not something I have ever tried.Lucky you to have something exciting going on nearby. We have planned a meal outside a cafe for Tuesday and it looks as if it might rain.Oh well, I suppose we can be flexible!
Trev
May 1, 2021Thank you, Julie. I hope you Tuesday meal goes ahead despite the weather. ????
Invisibly Me
May 1, 2021Crab, Hellimans sauce and fudge on a sandwich? You monster!
That’s pretty damn exciting to have something being filmed nearby, let alone Mr Bacon himself outside your dining room window. As a Bacon fan, I think I must be living under a rock this last year trying to get through Covid because I’ve not come across You Should Have Left. Definitely adding that to my to-watch list so thanks for the heads up.
Right, I’m moving to the sticks to see if Brad Pitt fancies filming nearby.
Trev
May 1, 2021Lol, yes it was quite a surprise. The film is a horror/thriller story so I wouldn’t watch it alone, Caz. Thank you for the comment though. 🙂
Going Batty in Wales
May 1, 2021Strange things happen in the country!
Trev
May 1, 2021They certainly do, I agree. Thank you. 🙂
renxkyoko
May 2, 2021Wow ! Kevin Bacon ! I’d seen quite a few ( because I live in California, ha ha ) like Bruce Willis, Nicolas Cage, and of course Arnold Swachenegger ( former governor of Ca ). I’m a fan of Kevin Bacon.
Trev
May 2, 2021Thank you. Amazing, we live in the middle of nowhere and there he is. ????
Lisa Orchard
May 2, 2021I’ll be looking for that film! I’m a huge Kevin Bacon fan. 🙂 Congrats on your move! It’s always exciting to move into a new home.
Trev
May 2, 2021Thank you, Lisa. Don’t watch it on your own, it’s way too scary. ????
Cheryl, Gulf Coast Poet
May 3, 2021Interesting anecdote told in an amusing manner! <3 Have a great week, Trev!
Trev
May 3, 2021Thank you as always, Cheryl ????
mitchteemley
May 3, 2021So now you’re just one degree of separation from Kevin Bacon, Trev. Or, rather, “Kev.” ;>)
Trev
May 3, 2021Ha, I did think about that, Mitch. A few of the villagers got to appear very briefly in the film as extras, so I think they will definitely be one degree of separation. Thank you, Mitch.
Carol Taylor
May 9, 2021I’m just watching City on the Hill with Kevin Bacon he is a fine actor..a nasty so and so in this…It must be nice for your town to have a claim to fame you can trot the story out to visitors not quite the effect seeing him had on yours ….:)
Trev
May 9, 2021Thank you, Carol. ????
Lisa Orchard
May 9, 2021I watched that movie you wrote about. It was scary!
Trev
May 9, 2021Yes, I couldn’t watch it alone. ????Thank you, Lisa. ????
myrelar
May 10, 2021I adore this actor! 🙂
Trev
May 10, 2021Thank you ????
Jadi Campbell
May 11, 2021What we call “brushes with greatness!”
Trev
May 11, 2021Thank you, Jadi. Indeed it was ????
JessicaMarieBaumgartner
May 12, 2021And now I have the Footloose song in my head haha
Trev
May 12, 2021Lol, Apologies, Jessica ????
dunelight
May 21, 2021The smart alec in me wants to say, You Should Have Left is an odd name for a pub.
Eh…I’ve been extra silly since I broke my back. 🙂
Trev
May 21, 2021I hope you recover from your broken back soon. Thank you ????
Kally
June 8, 2021Lol! Damn good one.
Trev
June 8, 2021Thank you, Kally ????
cbholganza
September 5, 2021is it coincidental that your next article is about a bacon slicer? i shudder at the thought kev being…
Lobolopez
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