Thirty Days of Toothy Tile, Grey Goose and the Baby Tiles
Day 17
Thanks to blogger Brandon Fuller, August 2010 had a "delayed" sparkle-effect although full impact did not occur until two months later in October (it took two months before Austin was realized to be in "the" photo).
But, for now the origin of our story begins on August 15, 2010, with Jake's attention-grabbing photo op with his niece Ramona Sarsgaard, the spoon-fed narrative informing the viewer that he is on his way to a birthday party on a Sunday afternoon. Remember that from 2006-2012 Jake and Maggie used Ramona on a regular basis to help hide Jake's real living situation. This particular occasion was no different than the others. Jake obviously wanted to be seen. The question is why? Perhaps the pretense of a friend's birthday party covering for the observance of a bris ceremony for a newborn? If true, that would certainly help to explain the timing of Jake acquiring those two Audi Q7s in late May 2010, wouldn't it?
The pictures were indeed intriguing, particularly since Ramona was not being carried by her own mother. Busy Phillips' daughter had a birthday on Friday August 13, so there was little doubt that the charade that was being played out in front of everyone's eyes was to give the impression that the Gyllenhaal's were all gathered to celebrate little Birdie's special day. Why Jake would wait two days for the odd comings and goings on that Sunday has never been explained, but we were being told that a food cart was involved, along with Busy Phillips' husband Marc Silverstein, who also appeared in the photo set. Jake was also seen toting two yellow gift bags carrying something from YOLK Gifts, Toys and Hardware, a children's boutique store.
The next day, August 16, Jake is photo'd having lunch with his father, Stephen Gyllenhaal at Cafe Midi in Los Angeles; al fresco dining, big Triumph motorcycle, big facial beard, the Gyllenhaal patriarch, and then something going on with the meter and pocket change, etc. The additional Gyllenhaal sighting of Stephen was hinting towards a family "reunion" in Los Angeles. Even more interesting, was that Austin was scheduled to be in town this same weekend, appearing with his beard Sophia Bush at the Breakthrough of the Year Awards on August 15, but he was mysteriously a no-show.
Fast forward to later in the month, where we received this set of pictures dated August 28, labeled "Visiting a Friend's Cabin Near Los Angeles" with Jake looking not quite runway-ready:
Besides the fact that these photos brought us bare toes exposure, one has to admit these cabin pics (the full set: Visiting a Cabin pic set on IHJ ) were all cause for pause and careful study. Whose cabin was this? And how did the paparazzi even find Jake there? Why was he being so stealthy and hurrying back to his Family Truckster? Maybe something incriminating? And why did Jake look so rumpled?
Meanwhile, back on the Nichols ranch.......Austin was performing some acrobatic internet activity of his own.
Providing everyone with a GPS twitter itinerary:
— AUSTIN NICHOLS (@AustinNichols) August 16, 2010
— AUSTIN NICHOLS (@AustinNichols) August 16, 2010
— AUSTIN NICHOLS (@AustinNichols) August 19, 2010
Several days later while writing under his altar-ego twitter account @SensitiveJulian, Austin rattled off the following tweets
• @adamlevine your music is playin in my gym. Got me all pumped up. (Or romanced up) Love you tender
• Probably Eat, Pray, Love. (for the third time) then take a shower. healthy dinner. and curl up on the couch for a little sex and city Aug 22nd
— Julian Baker (@SensitiveJulian) August 23, 2010
There has been an incredible show of support for @sensitivejulian already. thank you all. my arms are open to you all for HUGGIES!!!— Julian Baker (@SensitiveJulian) August 23, 2010
— Julian Baker (@SensitiveJulian) August 24, 2010
• Can't wait to have my nails done and unwind tonight with the love of my life. :)
• My perfect weekend. wake up early. yoga. followed by a healthy but delicious brunch. swim in the sea. lay in the sand. read a good book.
• Anybody ever feel like a walk on the beach with a glass of wine. nice sunset. maybe a good cry?
Jake's appearance during the race at Leadville CO occurred the weekend of August 20, 2010 and may not have been discovered were it not for runner and blogger Brandon Fuller, who spotted Jake and reported him in attendance with bro-in-law Peter Sarsgaard.
"After leaving the assembly, we heard rumors of Hollywood stars in the mix. Turns out Jake Gyllenhaal of gay cowboy fame was up in the rafters in a big beard and hat.
We
haven’t figured out his role in this yet but the lowdown seems to be a Born to
Run movie in the works. They aren’t filming the movie right now. I am thinking
they are doing some scouting and maybe some “day in the life” stuff so they can
then portray it in a film? Seems silly since its such an event in itself and
doesn’t need to be acted in my opinion. Anyway, here is a back shot of him. He
is in the hat with backpack. I wussed out on getting a picture." - Brandon Fuller. source
And thus appeared the infamous photo:
Jake in the dark olive cargo pants and backwards ball cap with the backpack, and to his left, Mr. Nichols. (Peter Sarsgaard is in the black, long sleeved T and sienna colored fedora.) Of course, there was a very vocal, professional scoffer commenting on Oh My Godot who claimed that was not Austin. But, what else is new?
When one looks at the medical building visits in 2010 [see Day 4 Doctor's Orders - Day 4 ], there were April and June visits leading up to the online activities in August. Austin's, I mean SensitiveJulian's tweets seemed to be in quite the post-Leadville blissful mood. Was Leadville a celebratory weekend after the newest addition? Jake looked quite content and relaxed in some of the fan photos which appeared once Brandon Fuller "announced" to the world wide web that he was there.
Oh yes, indeed. We agree, Henry.
Is it any wonder that power beard Taylor Swift appeared out of nowhere in October 2010, ready to lend a helping hand and provide some distraction from what was really going on behind the scenes?
collaborated: PG and Methodical Muser
pic sources: Brandon Fuller, IHJ, Twitter,
our playlist: Run - Collective Soul
Race Among the Ruins - Gordon Lightfoot
Fox on the Run - Sweet
