There was a time when all eyes were on The Belly as it began its epic transformation from the simple abode of a variety of organs of differing social functions into the grand Chalet Mom with 24-hour room service, a built-in state-of-the art gym for bodybuilders and gymnasts, door-to-door limo service and much more. Ah, it had come so far from its humble but once trumpetted beginnings when the spotlights first shown upon its county as an up-and-coming deluxe retreat:
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- The Belly is in fact barely a footnote to the story as it originally hits the press, but the rumors of a mystery guest of unknown gender soon have the public buzzing.
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- Week 8: Early renovations are barely noticed by the close observer, but rumors spread that there would in fact be two mystery occupants of The Belly.
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- Week 9: While The Belly is receiving increased coverage by the local media, it has yet to hit the regional market.
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- Week 10: The regional media has yet to pick up on this breaking news, but there are leaks from some of the key figures involved in instigating the renovations.
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- Week 11: The first leaks make their way to regional radio stations that start the rumor mill about The Belly’s renovations and mystery occupants.
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- Week 12: Other regional media begin to run with the story.
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- Week 12: The paparazzi catch secret footage of the long-time owners of The Belly with large grins on their faces.
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- Week 19: The Belly’s renovations and expansion are in full swing, and word has finally reached national and international coverage.
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- Week 25: The Belly is moved to a new location with a lovely garden setting more fitting for its new name Chalet Mom.
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- Week 26: Chalet Mom begins promoting itself as the next luxury resort, and rumors spread that its mystery occupants are named Dominic and Alexander.
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- Week 30: Chalet Mom receives a world-class paint job in preparation for its grand opening.
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- Week 33: Chalet Mom unknowingly enters the last phase of its renovations.
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- Week 33: Also, black-and-white photos of Chalet Mom’s residents have been hitting the media over the last several months, but the media has yet to grab a color photo of the two….
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- Aug. 2: The paparazzi snap a shot of Dominic asleep on his second day after departing Chalet Mom.
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- Aug. 2: The paparazzi catch a risque photo of Alexander shortly before his bath.
Breaking News – The Housing Bubble Appears to Have Burst: Since the recent departure of its most famous guests, Chalet Mom is reportedly downsizing from its luxury resort status. With Dominic and Alexander receiving ever-increasing multi-media coverage, the owners are now considering recovering its historical structure, renaming it The Belly, and applying for its status as a historical landmark.
For an update on some of the last days of Chalet Mom, visit the late posting of the blog article: Twin Day – 34 Weeks.
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