Fire Serve
In advance of my annual tedious lists post, here are my 10 highlights of 2007 with photos included where appropriate.
#1. Karla's new job at the Palo Alto Weekly. I think it's fantastic that she found a job she likes at a worthy journalistic organization, not to mention the fact that she works with Allen Clapp of the Orange Peels. The bonus for me is that I get to have lunch with her every day and we can take the same train home.
#2. The breakthrough of The Corner Laughers. We played 15+ shows, had reviews in the Palo Alto Daily News, Mountain View Voice and San Francisco Chronicle, appeared at the Los Angeles IPO, played on TV, made a whole batch of demos for the new album and generally got a lot better, especially after Charlie joined.
#3. Adding the California Condor to my life list. I've wanted to see a free flying California Condor ever since I was 10 years old. I've tried a few times since moving to California with no success. In April we found out about a Condor release event at Pinnacles which seemed like a sure thing. The Condor that was supposed to be released refused to participate, but we saw several others who presumably flew in for the event.
#4. My mom's 60th birthday party.
#5. Meeting stacyinthecity in real life.
6. The return of Rhoades.
7. Prius!
8. Playing a public gig with John Wesley Harding.
9. Vulture Festival and Giant Sequoia National Monument.
10. Visiting the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary for the first time in years.
#1. Karla's new job at the Palo Alto Weekly. I think it's fantastic that she found a job she likes at a worthy journalistic organization, not to mention the fact that she works with Allen Clapp of the Orange Peels. The bonus for me is that I get to have lunch with her every day and we can take the same train home.
#2. The breakthrough of The Corner Laughers. We played 15+ shows, had reviews in the Palo Alto Daily News, Mountain View Voice and San Francisco Chronicle, appeared at the Los Angeles IPO, played on TV, made a whole batch of demos for the new album and generally got a lot better, especially after Charlie joined.
#3. Adding the California Condor to my life list. I've wanted to see a free flying California Condor ever since I was 10 years old. I've tried a few times since moving to California with no success. In April we found out about a Condor release event at Pinnacles which seemed like a sure thing. The Condor that was supposed to be released refused to participate, but we saw several others who presumably flew in for the event.
#4. My mom's 60th birthday party.
#5. Meeting stacyinthecity in real life.
6. The return of Rhoades.
7. Prius!
8. Playing a public gig with John Wesley Harding.
9. Vulture Festival and Giant Sequoia National Monument.
10. Visiting the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary for the first time in years.