Ooh, I love an opportunity to use the word "shenanigans"! Well done! And a touch of alliteration too...nice, Joseph 33. ;)

I think maybe just splatter shenanigans, but I really like that name actually! Hmm, I need to venture into LA and see this their/my business. Although, I have heard of all the differences out there etc etc etc it would be fun to experience.

At least you have hot shoes. :-)

Oy, the "business" out here can make your skin crawl sometimes, but I will say it's far more interesting and laid back in certain respects than working in law firms or insurance companies, both of which I've done...blech. I'm leaning towards "suicide splatter" actually, kind of has a gruesome but cool ring to it, eh? Like vintage Manson or something.

I'm hoping to move into a larger place when my lease is up this summer, due to the increase in vacancies out here and dropping rents, and when that happens I would gladly offer you a free place to crash missy! I do love LA, it's a real experience and it's basically whatever you make of it, like a giant mirror. If you're a shallow dickhead, that's what you can embrace...if you want beauty, culture and good energy, it's here too. That might be true of anyplace, but I feel like it's amped up here somehow.

And true to form I'm investigating trademark legality around my future band name! LOL ;) Gotta have your eye on the prize, right? I practiced my ass off last night, picking it up nicely too. Me and my axe...we're tight. haha!

Well you know I would take you up on the offer, haha. John and I are hoping to for sure visit Violin, she lives in Long Beach, for a week or so. We could easily swing up to LA, duh. I would LOVE to see what Topanga is all about too.

Topanga is an interesting paradox...I've spent a LOT of time there. It's beautiful and enticing and unique, but there's an unapproachable element there too, very harsh nature. The people are also pretty stand-offish and it's very hippy-dippy on the facade but when you're not "one of them" and don't run around with your hair disheveled, no makeup on and in Uggs, people aren't so cool to you. That said, I still loved brunching there and just getting away from the city vibe. Incredible nature energy there. I think the fact that it's impossible to live there unless you're quite wealthy or willing to roomie up or live in a shack makes it a strange combo. And the facade of spirituality in an rather cold community baffles me. I still bring visitors there for gorgeous days of brunching, people watching and shopping!

Do you know when you're coming? I'd so love to meet up with you guys! Long Beach ain't that far.Los Feliz, which is near me, is a really fun area to explore as well.

Interesting...well we haven't decided on anything yet because of money, vacation time off and what not but we are HOPING September? We'll see.

That's a wonderful time to be out here...not too hot, really lovely, and I think that might be when Topanga Days happen each year? I can't remember?! it's this massive festival of music, food and hippiness. But whether that's happening or not, that would be a great time to come! Keep me posted!