Brentwood Street Fair

We're not really sure why there was a street fair today, but I guess there doesn't have to be a reason. Chelle and I walked down to San Vincente to grab a coffee at the corner Starbucks, saw everything going on, so we went strolling through the tent village.

There was a petting zoo for the kids. Here is a little kangaroo.

Some Lama and mini goats.

It was so funny to see these baby goats that were so tiny jumping on top of a very large turtle. The baby goats hard hoofs didn't allow for any traction, so they were sliding off as soon as they would get on. The Turtle put up with it for a bit, but eventually stood up and started walking away. It looked like something straight out of cute overload.

Fire on the Fifth

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Last night we were visited by six fire trucks and a heap of firemen. Chelle and I walked out on to our patio to see what was going on and they had the hook and ladder truck's ladder extended to the roof of our building. So we went to the street and hung out with the neighbors from the entire block.


It turns out there was just a small fire in a bathroom on the fifth floor.

Easter 2006

Easter just isn't Easter without the traditional egg coloring. Fortunately, Josh and Judy didn't dissappoint.

Together with Nick, Francesca, Strat, John and Rich, Chelle and I had a fantastic meal at the Newlyweds apartment.
Here we see happily married newlywed Judy, My short adorable wife, and the lovely and charasmatic Francesca.

Of course Easter wasn't the same without our families, but we had a super time with our great friends!

All Star United - Taboo

All Star United - Taboo
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Since I am preparing to go back out on tour with my band I thought I would post a video clip of ASU live in the Netherlands in 2003.

We are going back to the Netherlands as well as England, Denmark, Scotland and some other countries August 11th through the 28th.

I have more video of us performing in other countries and in the states. At some point I will follow the footsteps of Stewart Copeland and edit them together to make a much smaller movie similar to the Police movie I mentioned earlier in the lacrowe blog.

In the meantime enjoy this video.

Josh and Judy's Wedding

The Suits

Well look here at these handsome men!
I proudly claim the tall gent on the left, Christian. In the middle, is Nick, the musician Extrodinare and dear friend to Josh and Jude....and of course - Josh - the most debonaire Groom this side of the Mississippi!!!!!

Us
Shucks - aren't we just too cute :)

Josh and Judy

As we happily gathered at 1 pm on the 9th of April, 2006, this pristine day brought together not only a gorgeous bride and groom, but new friends and family represented from Coast to Coast. Although the sun was shining brightly in the arid desert of Las Vegas, Nevada, there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd as the two souls in love wed in matrimony.
The waterfalls and palm trees surrounding this grassy getaway on the strip also blessed two hearts to be joined in bliss.

The Kiss
Sealing the Ceremony as tradition has it, the dark and handsome "surfer dude" gets his beatiful blonde Bride ~ as though it were a fairytale, Josh and Judy no longer Toad and Princess......now just happily ever after HAHA!

Mazeltoff!
Throughout the ages there have been so many customs at weddings: the white dress, the rings, the bridesmaid and groomsmen, the flowers, the toasts, the ever longed for pronouncement of husband and wife, and the sealing with a kiss. In Jewish ceremonies, the fantastic celebration after the ceremony is also kicked off with the stomping off a glass.
May there be no hearts broken and no crying over spilled milk (or wine :) ~ In hopes of dreams to come true and a future of love ! Mazeltoff!

The Conways
The moment we have all been waiting for.........tada~~~
Mr. and Mrs. Josh and Judy Conway! Luck, Love, and Lots of adventure in Life be the fortune for you both. Thank you for including Christian and I in the truly wonderful event. We treasure being a part of this very memorable day and so many more to come!!

Stewart Copeland's Documentary

Last night Chelle and I attended the screening of Everyone Stares at the ArcLight in Hollywood. In 1978 Stewart Copeland, the drummer from The Police, started cataloging his band's rise to the top through the lense of his 8 milimeter movie camera. 20 years after they disbanded he has edited down his years of filming into a 75 minute documentary. I especially liked it, being a drummer myself, because most often the shots are from his vantage points.

After the screening, Stewart took questions from the crowd. Police guitarist, Andy Summers was also in attendance, however, Sting was in Italy. When we finished the Q&A we all loaded into the HollyTrolley and it took us to a private after party at King King. If you love The Police like I do - then see this film!

Beta Testing Google's Webpage Hosting and Domain Name Email

I got this domain (christiancrowe.com) from GoDaddy.com and had intended on building the webpage with iWeb on my MacMini. I started designing the site while I considered getting a 99 dollar annual dotMac account to host it. At that time I received approval to beta test Google Pages, Google's web design and hosting application. Google Pages is very simple to use and they give you a ton of space to build on for free. GoDaddy.com allows you to use your domain name to mask the real URL of the site that you forward it to, so that's why eventhough my real webpage is at http://christiancrowe.googlepages.com it appears to be at www.christiancrowe.com.
Today I received an email alerting me that I have been given the opportunity to beta test Google's Domain Name Email. So after messing with some settings, Chelle and I have new christiancrowe.com email addresses. You can reach me at christian@christiancrowe.com or in an attempt to be clever, look@christiancrowe.com (look at the website, not me the person). Chelle can be contacted at Chelle@christiancrowe.com or ChelleCrowe@christiancrowe.com.
I know they get some grief from some tech podcasters that I admire (Diggnation, Engadget, etc), but I really dig what Google is doing.

No wait! Wasn't April Fool's Day Yesterday?

It's Sunday April 2nd, but Marcus Welby (might as well be) April 1st. Chelle and I went to our favorite neighborhood pub (Ye Old Kings Head in Santa Monica) to throw some darts and drink some pints and we ended up playing best 2 out of 3 with Superman and Batman. It was a very close game. We each won a round, but the Superheros beat us in the end. It wasn't really fair though, because they had the creepy V is for Vendetta guy there chearing them on.

Final trip to Santa Maria

March marked the end of an era. Well one that lasted a year and four months. Not really sure if you can refer to that as an era. Anyway, starting today I am assisting two Sprint sales teams in the Long Beach office and so my favorite people in the Santa Maria office will now be assisted by my good friend Sam Jafari. I've really enjoyed working with everyone in Santa Maria and I will truly miss my day to day interaction with them. At least Chelle and I had an opportunity to say thanks to some of them.
Now on to building new relationships with the great people in the Long Beach office.

New Website

The day has finally come, I've purchased my own domain and I've just started creating my own website! Who knows what I'll eventually use it for, but for now it's just a new way to get to the blog. I'll also keep links to the stuff that interest me on the web as well as links to our photopages and stuff.

Let me know what you think of it, or what you would like to see on it.
www.christiancrowe.com

Amy and Scott's LA Visit


Welcome to the land of LA sweet "Meems and Scotty" - hope you know how wonderful you are!

Chelle's little cousin Amy and her boyfriend, Scott spent the week with us celebrating life, laughter, and Amy's 23 birthday! Here's to you - Amy Lynn, make a wish and blow out your candle.
Although the weather was not at its usual - we did manage to take the kids out to play in Hollywood one night. We intended on surprising them with the pre-reserved Jimmy Kimmel tickets - however, prompt as we were, we didn't get in. Thank goodness Amy is blood related and SO good natured. (Her mellowness has rubbed off on Scott too :) They were good sports
Here is the happy couple dining with me on the Santa Monica Pier. I promised Amy some good mexican food - and I delivered (this was the last day of their stay).

Greg Shockro's Birthday

Saturday the 18th Chelle and I went down to celebrate Greg's birthday. He is joining me in the world of the 36 year olds. First we met some great new friends at Chive for dinner in the Gas Light section. It was great!
Heres Megan and I looking chipper before we stuff ourselves on dinner.

From left to right around the table is Tracy, Chelle, Megan, Chad, Greg, Me, and Chris.

After dinner we went about 6 blocks away to the House of Blues and saw Toots Mayhall perform. It was a great show, but they made us check our camera so unfortunately no photos of the show. Afterwards we cab'd it back to Del Mar, but not before we rehydrated with several bottles of water.

The birthday couple. We'll let Megan feel special although it really is only Greg's birthday. Lucky for her he is so generous. Chelle and I love Greg and Megan. They are the coolest! (at least that what they told us to say)


I thought this might be the first March Madness basketball game that the girls would want to watch. Look its the Brad Pitt game. Brads beating his last name by 7 points in this shot.

All in all a great time with our friends.

Judy's Bridal ShowerLori and Judy

On Sunday the 12 of March, Chelle and (Judy's best friend) Lori threw a bridal shower for Judy. I had to vacate the premises, but looking at the photos it's evident they had a good time. I wasn't broken hearted that I had to leave. My buddy Nathan and I went Powerbook shopping. He is the proud new owner of a 14" iBook.

Friday at the Sportsmans Grill
Chelle and Eric could be twins ---- NOT! I was absolutely thrilled when my Spud donned in black sported his presence at the "grille". This is the first place I brought my brother the first time he ever came to visit me.....here we are again. It is so nice to have a big "lttle" brother who loves me and shares my joy in re-uniting with my best friends. We have such a great relationship that I wouldn't trade for the world!

Christian and Jono playing the gadgets - what else is new??! The boys were patient as we gals hung out upstairs and oohhed and awed while I did some jewlery business with KC. The guys never cease to amaze me at their tireless attention to geeky toys. Cheers boys!

Hoes re-united and it feels So good....... Belly up! Jamye, Bella, and Momma Don, cheesey as always and just happy to share our time.
Oh my wordy, Jamye's 30!!!!! Everyone including the people on the television put down their beers to watch Jamye opening presents at their apt. before we headed out for the Birthday adventure. Unbeknownst to Jamye, we would pile into the car and head to Sprint to purchase her new Bling. (jono got her a cell phone - and it ROCKS!) From there we rolled over to another favorite watering hole - Brewhouse West where we had a pitcher and began preparing our tummies for the upcoming surprize dinner. One more stop at Dan McGuinness pub for an ale and last minute taunting of Jamye bfore we arrived at Germantown Cafe. Here we dined at a cozy front table with city views of our previous Nashville home. The food was fantastic! The wine was complimentary, and the company made us feel like we had never been apart. I left with a happy stomache and very full heart.

Finally - SURPRIZE!!!!! 25 or so smiling faces greeted the Birthday bunch as we stepped into the Blue Room at the GoldRush. What a wonderful site to behold: Tears streaming down one face, balloons and decorations everywhere, and hugs abounding throughout the entire bar!!!
Very wonderful evening pursued........needless to say I feel like crying with joy again now.

Look Baby Joey, auntie Bella has monkey toes.
Sunday arrives and the Disabantonio's present us with a gorgeous baby boy. Joey is a bundle too precious for words.......and then some.

It sure was a great birthday for Jamye to have the troublesome threesome back together again. Too bad I spent the whole day crying. Guess Joey wasn't the only baby there. HA!
Very proud Uncle. This really wasn't the best birthcontrol for me. Seeing Christian snuggling with that beautiful baby and smiling so sweetly - I think I felt a tingle. Oh, thank goodness, it's gone now. teehee.
Famous food for us country biscuits and hams at the cafe we love to love......
Who would have ever thunk it??
The crew had a birthday brunch indeed. Things greatly changed for us all in the past year - Jamye had FINALLY joined the 30 somethings, Tracy and Jody have a new addition, have moved from FL back to TN and we are talking again, and Mark has a lovely girlfriend. Yes, A GIRLFRIEND, Cindy. I think that we really like her. Wonder how she feels about us. When we're all together, especially for an abreviated time only, things can get a little overwhelming. (Hence, the cyring short-girl all through the meal) HA! Oh well, I do what I want!

Just wanted to let everyone know that we couldn't have had a better time with "y'all". No matter what challenges, ages, distance, or drama comes up in this life - we can make it as long as we stick together. We miss you. We love you!
Happy, Happy Birthday sweet Jamye. Thanks for being the glue!

-C Crowe out!

It's Thursday night and the Gang's all here!!!!We were greeted at BNA by a wonderful blonde Barbie I lovingly call my "Cliffy" Ford. So good to be back, kickin' it in the ghetto with Donna, Steve, Jamessa, Jono, and John and KC. There truly is nothing better in this world than to be surrounded by friends that love you!

We spent the first night at the home of Steve and Donna Ford and enjoyed each others company while dining on Steve's fantastic steaks and grilled veggies - he is SUCH a great chef! The evening progressed to an old hang in East Nashville, the Alley Cat where we imbibed some local brew and continued to laugh. I am SO impressed that the Nickolai's made it out WAY past their bed time. Also, thanks so much again for graciously picking up the tab, John N - you are far too kind. If only Donna and I would have had that much sense. We never intend on blowing it out the first night - we just always do. HA! Oh - well, I have been told more than once, you can sleep when you're dead. So made it a long haul and I would do it all over again if given the chance! We love you all and are so happy to be with you!
Here are 3 little angels! Savannah Grace (5 yrs), Zoe Catherine (2 yrs) and my baby, Christian (a bit older than them) :)
These girls have grown so much. It brings tears to my eyes to see little Zoe running about and chatting away, entertaining us with her antics whilst her big sis, "nanna" plays like a grown-up and helps to show Zoozoo the ropes. These 2 are Chrishy's babes - they absolutely love him (of course, I can see why!) We both enjoy sharing them as if they are partly ours......and if we could breed a few like them we will be very blessed indeed!
How cute are they!!!!! Meet the Nickolai's - John and KC. Never has there been two sweeter, kinder, more generous people than them! We have been honored to camp out at their estate, play with thier 3 furry kids - Lucky, Alpine, and Ginger beast on many occasions, and partake in several margharitas on the deck made in heaven! Thanks John and KC for being SO wonderful.

Tada!!!!! Presenting Miss Jamye Lynn and Mr. Jono Oneal. This is the reason for our celebration! Jamye is too hot to be "30"!!! Christian and I have enjoyed so many wonderful memories with them and always look forward to creating more! I don't think that anyone can get too old for cards, MLite, Hat parties, sleep-overs, and spanking each other for no reason at all. God Bless the Oneals - I cannot imagine life without them! Happy Birthday Jamessa - you beautiful thing. SSSMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCKKKKK!!!!!!

The Doughnut

Krispy Kreme isn't this cool

This is the famous Donut sign just down the 405 from our place.