Another year older.

Well it's birthday week at the Appel house, I kicked it off on Sunday(party on Saturday) with an epic weekend of skateboarding a backyard mini with punk rock, tacos and beer. My friends rule! from Making the invite (thank you Paul Brown) to hosting the Party (thank you Mr and Mrs Lewis) to showing up and ripping the ramp. Total success, again. Sunday was mellow bike ride down to the Legion for some lunch and cocktails. Last night we wished Tanya happy birthday. Despite us being born a few days a part, we like to celebrate completely different. Take that astrology! The ol' lady and I had a nice quite evening at an Italian restaurant that was simply delicious. Today, our little Verona is 1. She's probably digging in the backyard or napping right now. Anyway, it's been an awesome week.
Ramp


Taco

Cake

The Shred Remains

http://vimeo.com/26462929

SAL 291

My Grandfather Ronald Beams Appel was in WWI and my Father Jon Richard Appel (shown above in GTMO) was in Korea. Thanks to their service, I am eligible for membership to The Sons of The American Legion. Last night I joined Squadron 291.

My Life Behind Bars

My friend Molly has a blog about her life as a bartender, and it's amazing. Check it here.
http://mollybartends.tumblr.com/post/7104484551/bffs