the fashionista...

I've been floating an idea of a reality show based on the comings & goings of the patrons at the LaSolana pool. Today at the pool I chatted more in depth about it with a member of the prospective ensemble:

"I have a good name for the show Rob."

"What?"

"You should call it...the waiting room."

Lilly is just one of the many humorous patrons of the pool. She's also a fan of the blog & provides much needed feedback.

"Hmm," as I scratch my chin, "The title certainly fits the surroundings."

Lillian (Lilly) Lamont is a retired swimsuit model from the seventies who winters at LaSolana.

"All you got to do is take one look around," as she shrugs her shoulder, "If this isn't the waiting room. What is?"

I would describe the average age of the patrons at the pool as seasoned; very seasoned. It's what makes them unique.

"Tell your friend Roy to call his ex wife. He still loves her," she is referencing a hard luck character from the blog.

"It's too late for that Lilly. The ship sailed a long time ago. All he can do now is hold her in his heart & wish her the best."

"True love," she says with a sigh, "It's too bad he wasted it."

"Yep," is the only answer I can muster.

We float around the pool for a while; kicking around ideas of what people may enjoy in a reality show at the LaSolana pool:

"One thing is for sure Lilly. We have to put a spotlight on how fashionable you are. You have exquisite taste."

"Oh Rob, you're so sweet. You are going to make me blush," her pool garb consist of a Neiman Marcus sundress; Cartier Paris sunglasses; Louis Vutton tote bag; Stuart Weitzman sandals & a handful of other designer accessories...all I bring to the pool is a towel.

"I'm being serious though. When the cameras start rolling you should be portrayed as the fashionista that you are."

"You're just the sweetest," is her response with a smile, "As long as you make me look cool to my grand kids Rob. That's the only thing I'm worried about."

"That'll be easy Lilly. You're already cool."