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That’s right people. Finally some new pictures for your viewing pleasure!

Thread Show

     Looking to expand our market and reach out to new customers, the Overload crew headed to San Diego’s own “Thread” show. From their website: “Check out the new spring lines before they hit the shelves. Clothing and accessories from 80 new designers for men and women. Thousands of affluent trendsetters have already been invited from around the country to attend the show and shop, with hundreds already RSVPing.” My verdict: boooring! A bunch of fashionistas strutting around stroking each other’s egos…um, yeah. I saw enough emo-hawks, rat tails, and ridiculously stupid outfits to last for awhile. But hey, what do I know? Have you seen the way I dress?

October Home visit

     My long awaited visit back to the East Coast to get some fall weather and see my beautiful niece Amelia. I couldn’t wait to get off the airplane and feel the cool, fall weather and see the colors of the changing leaves. Only problem: it was 87 degress, humid, and the leaves had barely changed! Can you say…global warming? I didn’t think so. Highlights of the visit: lots and lots of motorcycle riding, lots and lots of food, an Apple Festival, a Car Show, getting my antiquing on, sleeping, some more food, and spending time with the star of the show, Amelia. Did I mention eating and motorcycles?

Deno Mix Tape Show

     For those of you in the know, our newest employee at the store, Deno, aka Denovious, is also a hip hop artist. In support of Deno’s upcoming mixtape release, Overload threw an event with Deno and some friends during the monthly “Ray at Night” art event that takes place in North Park. A good time was had by all, the show was great, people were getting their swerve on, and Chevy was manning the camera. I built the stage and was relieved it did not collapse!

San Diego Fire 2007

     For those of you who have been living in a vacuum of time and space, we’ve had some fire problems as of late here in Southern California. Although my neighborhood of North Park was best situated to avoid the smoke and fire, we still were affected by these massive firestorms. I would have liked to have taken more pictures, and possibly traveled closer to the fires, but I did not want to interfere with the massive firefighting efforts. It was definitely an interesting experience: smoke in the air, ash on the cars, reddish sky, hot wind. I did, however, learn an interesting lesson which was this: don’t go surfing with massive firestorms nearby because it makes it really hard to breathe. Go figure.

Updated Store Pics

     I decided to throw this album up for friends and family who have been asking about the shop. I could have written an elaborate description of the store exalting the fine layout and display of product, the glistening of the glass counters, rows of skateboards inviting you to go out and scream with joy, the aesthetically pleasing lines of slot wall running gracefully along the wall of the store. But I settled for the pictures instead.