What a class act!
   
 Your hospitality has been unreal in the past and this 60th bash took it to a new level.
   
 Just wanted you to know how blown away I was at the place.I thought no way can he outdo the other pad in the hills but ya did it again.
   
 Love the trees and weed!
   
 Thanks for everything Herbie.
   
 I'm sure glad to know someone as NICE as you.
   
 Your a sweet man,bro.
   
 Peace and Love forever....
   
  
   
 Big Ron,

Greetings,
 
 Hey bro, It was great to see you and hang at Skibo.  Thanks mucho for your supreme hospitality. The dinner with the Beer battered Salmon was off the chain. Look forward to seeing you and Maya in Amsterdam in June.  Send me the exact dates when you will be there. We'll roll up a big blunt there.  I will look into the cruises for the Mediterranean for your future travels.  Your birthday gathering will be a event I will remember for the rest of my life.  Such an amazing crew of quality vibes.. and the show at the theatre was super fresh.. Up close and personal.. Nice one brother.. Keep in touch..
 
 RESPECT!
 
 LHS II

Herbie and Maya,
 Sylvia and I want to thank you for inviting us to the Birthday Bash. It was the best party ever!! The entertainment was incredible.  We thought Tommy Castro was a perfect choice, and the food was absolutely outstanding. Even though we hardly  knew anyone, it was fun meeting all of your friends. We were honored that you allowed us to celebrate this special event with you and gratified that the event helped the theater.
 
 Thank you for your friendship, sincerely,
 Del and Sylvia

Hi,
   
 FABULOUS BIRTHDAY PARTY!
   
 I love your neighbors!  Joel, Don, and Larry.  Joel is positively hilarious- love that quick wit!
   
 and poor Peter (Owner of the Record) will never forget me....Oh well , I wouldn't be a Herbert if I didn't stick my big foot in my mouth once in a while, in front of an audience.
   
You know I sat across from Kathy (Dave Denny's wife) at dinner Friday night.  and You originally told me about the work she was doing trying to save everyone's hearing -particularly musicians, years ago.  So, I asked her how it was going and I was really impressed with all she has accomplished-and all she is still trying to do - particularly the educational portion of it.
   
 I told her to talk with you, since I know you have supported all kinds of things over the years, and thought this might be near and dear to your heart.
   
 So, hope I didn't over step my bounds...as I have never made such a suggestion to anyone before....
   
Anyway, we had the best time ever.  (and so did my Cooperlicious! he LOVED the beach!)
   

 Love, Katie Herbert

Herbie -

Man thanks for the great party at your house this weekend - freakin
awesome.

Food was great - I ate all day long :)

People were tremendous always a treat to hang with you folks.

Music was awesome - Tommy Castro is on my list to see again!

Hope to see you soon Herbie - I have to ride my Harley up there and
hang for a night!

John

hi herbie, just wanted to tell u we had a great time at your party,we really loved that water falls i could sit there for hours,the food was great and i saw lots of old friends i haven't seen for a long time, sorry we didn't make the gig but oley had to get home to his animals iheard it was great,so u soon JCW

Subject: Re: Great party

Herbie - Butch Allen had to pull out at the last minute because of a
project he was working on. He said to give you his best.  I am so glad
John and Anne could make it.  I wish I could have been there to see your
face when he walked out of the bathroom!!

As you can imagine we're jammed today!!  Back to work and we'll talk later.

Bob

Herbie Herbert wrote:

Bob you are the best that there is . Because of you, I call Enuff znuff a total win. I 'm so proud of you and Paul and what you've done with nocturne. And the networking you have done begins with Ron Prosel and snowballs to this day and beyond. The future is so bright I've got to wear shades. Much
love HH

Dear herbie and maya:

I can't tell you what an amazing party it was. It was so nice to get to take a
walk down the paths with you and learn about what you have done with the
land

I wanted to also thank you personally and chip znuff for opportunity that
was given me. Without chip and enuff znuff we probably never had met

As time has proven its been a wonderful thing for all of us and has affected
so many people

I was also able to spend 20 with john and anne at their gate @ sfo today.
Had a great talk with them

I think we should do a party at least every 5 years!  Hope to see you both
soon!

Love always,

Bob

Ps - it was also great to see neal. Wonderful changes for him. I like his
new girlfriend too!  Doesn't put up with any crap!

Herbie:
 Stephani & I had a great time at your party. There was so many
 good people there. Maya did a great job. The food was fantastic!
 I had a fun time talking with Parish, Ole, ChipsEnough, Jorstad,
 Patricia, Glen, Freddy, Panos, Soapy & many others. Tommy
 Castro was excellent and I thought Steve did a great job as MC.
 Steve & I are talking about going up to Ole's tomorrow. He said you
 might come over to Ole's?
 Peace
 Bill Thompson

Sy: thank you, and Maya too, for the great time on Saturday and night.  The music was outstanding and the whole thing was down right fun.  I never saw Neal Schon play live before.  Wow.  That was a special Happy Birthday song.
   
 There were some interesting people at your party I wish had gotten a chance to talk to a little but more than I did.  I didn't even get Mr. Parrish's contact information.  But I'm always apprehensive about taking things too far-too fast, so I have missed few opportunities letting them slip by.  Not slipping by is our wedding on June 21.  You and Maya are certainly invited and I will send you will be getting foraml invitation, and of course no expectations, but a good time for sure.
   
 On my work front, I'm on an at-will contract with my employer, who has given me notice the job will most likely end in June.  We'll stay in Ojai, of course, but I'll be looking for work: I guess I already am.  For the first time maybe ever, I'm trying to aim my work in a direction rather than sitting back and seeing what comes my way.  Although it always works out, it can add a little tension, and we don't need any more of that in thee world right now.
   
 I heard some talk from someone I didn't get the opportunity to meet about an area of great interest to me.  The Urantia Book states quite clearly that modern day Tibetans represent the most spiritually advanced people on our planet.  The most evolved people so to speak.  I figure the Chinese eradication plan is bad for all of us.  As peaceful souls to whom violence does not exist as an option, the Tibetans need all the help they can get.  I'm not sure what I can do, but I would like to help.  I've been saying I'm a Sherpa for so long I figure I better prove it.  
  
 Also on the work front, I didn't really get a chance to talk with Angelo, but unless there is some reason I shouldn't, I would like to contact him, or please pass my information to him, whichever you feel is best.  Or tell me I shouldn't go there-I'm looking for your advice as much as anything.  I'm not even sure it's even possible, but it's been on my mind for some reason and it just keeps getting affirmed.  I figure: "Sometimes the cards ain't worth a dime/If you don't lay 'em dow-how-ow-own."
   
   
 Thanks for everything Herbie. 
   
  
Thank you again, and no hurry as I know you old growth Hippies have one of those Dali clocks tied to a butterfly's tooth locked in a dimensional variable AND you're retired.  Enjoy the 60's-if not like the first time, however you want.  Wait, that is like the first time.
    
 David R. Bush

Hi Maya,
The power module in my computer failed. When that happens the computer doesn’t have enough power supply to stay booted.
 It has been a rough weekend, but finally I am back up and running on new computer. Luckily, I was able to pull the hard drive out of the G5 and download everything to the new computer’s hard drive, so I am safe. But, it was a white knuckle ride. Apparently, the lifespan of a hard drive getting use every day is about 5 years to seven years maximum. My G5 is five years old.
 
 I will put up the photos (by Wednesday).
 Letters in simple text .

I think you missed the email Barb and I sent from my iPhone. Anyway, we loved the party and I am so happy that I could be the one to design the invitation, handbill, laminate and website for you and Herbie. The party was awesome. The planning, the attention to detail and greatest of all the LOVE.
 
 Hugs,
 Jim Welch

would love to see the photo's
what is the website?

and i am working on getting out there
been working on video editing night and day and soon will have some great stuff to put out to the world
hard for me to get gigs, but i can create content
(i found a guy who's hungry and a wizard video editor and i am doing the audio editing)

and now with the internet i will be able to broadcast my band all over the universe
as soon as the website i done

jim welch is a cool guy
he likes what i'm up to musically

he mentioned maria hopi (sp) herbie's former sectretary
do you think i should contact her?

talk soon, freddy


On Apr 10, 2008, at 9:26 PM, maya herbert wrote:

Hey F & P...
So glad to hear back.  Check out the web site for the photos (it will be updated regularly).   Some peoples are very interested in Freddy's music/career (I have been hearing allot of positive) ... Look for good things to come!!!!!!  But do not sit and wait!!!!! Keep getting out there!
Much Love, Maya
On Apr 10, 2008, at 9:06 PM, Freddy Clarke wrote:

maya,
thank you so much for inviting me.
i'm so sorry i was unable to make it to the fabulous party.
i read the note you send fred and send you my love.
much love to both of you.

pearl

On Apr 5, 2008, at 9:14 PM, maya herbert wrote:

Freddy!
You are as always so eloquent...
Thank you for coming to Herbie's "Bash".  Glad you all had fun!
Yes, sorry that Pearl was not in attendance (we missed her).
We just got a DVD of our wedding in 03...
When the sound gets fixed.... we will give you a copy...
Some of the sweetest songs you and your sweet mama ever sung...
Again, thanks for coming...

Much Love...
Maya & Herbie

On Apr 5, 2008, at 8:44 PM, Freddy Clarke wrote:


that was such a fabulous event/party/happening thank you for inviting me.
i'm sorry my mom wasn't able to make it.
she feels bad she couldn't make it.
i told her all about it.
but my friend betsy had a blast.....
the theatre is beautiful and what a cool think for you guys to help them.
wow tommy castro is amazing.
and ralph is ridiculous,
loved the oldest hippie, he was so out!
there was whole lotta love going on in that place
and maya is the most loving of all!
what an inspiration ,thank you.

and herbie i'm so glad my CD sounds good in the hot tub!

hope to see you both soon.
freddy

Herbie and Maya,
Sylvia and I want to thank you for inviting us to the Birthday Bash. It was the best party ever!! The entertainment was incredible.  We thought Tommy Castro was a perfect choice, and the food was absolutely outstanding. Even though we hardly  knew anyone, it was fun meeting all of your friends. We were honored that you allowed us to celebrate this special event with you and gratified that the event helped the theater.
 
 Thank you for your friendship, sincerely,
 Del and Sylvia

Freddy!
You are as always so eloquent...
Thank you for coming to Herbie's "Bash".  Glad you all had fun!
Yes, sorry that Pearl was not in attendance (we missed her).
We just got a DVD of our wedding in 03...
When the sound gets fixed.... we will give you a copy...
Some of the sweetest songs you and your sweet mama ever sung...
Again, thanks for coming...

Much Love...
Maya & Herbie

Hi Maya & Herbie,

Just wanted to thank you for inviting us to be part of Herbie's birthday celebration, we had a great time, hope you did too.
I have the evenings festivities recorded on CD I'll send you copies.  I have your address etc.

All the Best,

Steve Spirn
Production Mgr./FOH Engineer
Tommy Castro Band

Hi David!

I have the Bio DVD (15 mins)... It is great... Maybe have it streaming as folks file in?  Let's talk to Mitch about when we should play it...
Steve Parish is the MC.  A number of guys will be jamming with the Castro band... I hope that Steve (T.C.'s manager) was able to get ahold of you...

I have a copy of our guest list for the door... I also have some envelopes with laminates for will-call.  Otherwise, everyone should have a laminate on and enter easily....

When can we hook up tomorrow so I can give you the DVD?  Or do you just want to pick it up at the party during the day?   I played it on my mac and it went fine...

Cheers,
Maya

Yo Todd!

Fast work dude...

Yesterday I was literally in "happy" tears over John and Ann coming along.
What icing on the cake!!!

See you later today!

Love,
MH

Hi Maya -

Looking forward to it!

I'll check in with Henry and Mike and see what's up there.

Pleas do not hesitate to ask if I can help with anything -

 
Gordon Brislawn
 Music Producer

Maya, Thank you so much!  
 
I can't wait!


Todd Le Pere
Nocturne Productions

Hi Michael,
Awesome pics...
I sent them on to the guys that are (hopefully) putting together a bio...
Look forward to seeing you at the Bash...
Love,
MH

Hello Gordon,
 
I have just hung up from chatting to Maya about the party.   I understand you have not replied to your invitation yet.   I mentioned to Maya that you would have to be traveling up and back on the same day.   Maya wants me to pass on to you a suggestion that you are very welcome to crash (at no charge) at a house that she has available.   There will be others there, but you would be very welcome.  
 
Please respond to Maya about whether you are able to go to the party, and if so, whether you would like to take advantage of her kind offer to stay at the place she has.  
 
There was mention also of the sound system at the Point Arena Theatre, which could probably do with a helping hand from you!  So that is something else to be discussed with Maya - an email will be fine!   
 
All the best,  Patricia

From: Jim Welch
Date: February 29, 2008 9:42:44 PM PST
To: maya herbert
Subject: Re: birthday party desserts

 
 That’s too cool.
 Jim Welch
 
 
 From: maya herbert
 Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:27:34 -0800
 To: Jim & Barbara Welch
 Subject: Fwd: birthday party desserts
 
The dessert offerings will include "pot" brownies, Crunchy granola bars
 dipped in bittersweet chocolate, "windowpane" fruit tarts, "maryjane"
 chocolate shortbread leaves, "magic mushroom" vanilla bean shortbreads and
 dark chocolate "peyote button" cookies.  All desserts in this category
 will be small (one to two bites), freshly baked and hand-decorated
 exclusively for this event.