Napa day 2

August 11 - NAPA, CA - DAY OFF #2

Yeah, yeah, another day off. We were supposed to play in LA, but realized that was going to be 800 miles out of our way (we have to drive back to Petaluma the next day, then back down to LA the day after). Also, our show got moved, and my finger still hurts and is swollen and purple, so we figured it would be wise to let it rest and save our gas money. Although we didn't want to be "that band" and cancel the show, we knew it was for the best.

Started the day off with In and Out Burger for breakfast. Not the best idea. Then went to Starbucks to use free wifi. Decided to go hiking for the rest of the day on Westwood hill. The day was fun, we fed flowers to goats, challenged cows who were hanging out on the path, and climbed twisty trees. Came home in time to go to Jeff's mom's place for a feast! Mannnn oh man that was a lot of food… and good food! We all ate so much it hurt. Ended the evening at Jeff's good friend Margot's place where we just hung out while they caught up. Good times. Now it is time to sleep once again.

^Found a "Bleding" tree on the walk home

Rollercoasters

August 10 - Napa, CA - DAY OFF

First day off- Good because my finger needs as much rest as I can give it! Woke up around 11am. Jeff's dad took us to breakfast at a delicious dive diner. Breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros all the way! Then while Jeff and pa went to San Fransisco for some bonding time, Hannah and I took on the coasters at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo. We rode all the big coasters, saw some animals including sting rays, and ate the worst fries ever. Had a total blast. Came home, watched a beautiful sunset, ate leftovers from breakfast. Now it is 9:25pm and we are deciding what we want to do with ourselves for the night! No internet yet, but Hannah is playing the sims 3 next to me. Bahhh Simglish.

LATER-

The rest of the night we just hung out as a band. We went to an old friend of Jeff's, then we went to Safeway. Not to eventful. Crashed.

Californiaaaaaaaa

August 9 - Day 1 - Sacramento, CA


I smashed my finger (left index - the worst one possible for playing guitar) DAYS before leaving for tour. BIG BUMMER. IT HURTS LIKE THE DEVIL. The plan is: Ice, Advil, Ibuprofen, Ice, Alcohol. For cleaning of course.

Woke up at 7am, picked up Hannah (Bass) and Jeff (touring drummer). Headed out of Portland towards Sacramento/Woodland. Hannah drove the whole way, a 9.5 hour drive. Played at the Stag. Everyone was super friendly. My finger hurt a ton but I played through it. We were the only band on the bill but the bar was half full and our set went over fairly well. Sold some shirts and cdS, made some gas money from the bar. Broke even on gas! Bartender got us anything we wanted. A guy named Josh bought us a round of "starburst" shots (mandrin vodka, peach schnapps, and red bull.) Left for Napa (where Jeff's dad lives) to stay for the night, which was about an hour away.

Hannah and I passed the fuck out. Jeff (who grew up in Napa) was out till 5am catching up with old friends.

-Emily