1) The Classic School Rivalries
Leland v. Pioneer. Bret Harte v. Castillero.
2)It's sometimes difficult to explain where your'e from
When you say you're from Almaden, people either know exactly what you're talking about, or not at all. "It's like San Jose, but not..."
3)You've been waiting for Umunhum to open your entire life
They keep saying it'll open, and it never does.
4)It's the home of the most versatile creek ever
From teaching elementary students about biology, to "recreational activities," it's got you covered.
5)La Vics
The fact that it's open until 3 AM is a god-sent, especially after a concert at Shoreline
6)The Safeway parking lot
Enough said.
7)Hicks Rd.
Driving Hicks with your friends is just another regular pass time.
8) The Expressway becomes a racetrack after 11 P.M.
Stay safe out there everyone.
9)Country Inn serves the best breakfast anywhere
This is irrefutable . Don't even try to say Scrambles is better. It's not.
10)Country View Dr.
For blasting music and car photos.
11) Generations of families have lived here
When you're just trying to figure out how someone's grandparent had the same teacher as them.
12) It's impossible to go anywhere without seeing someone you know
You could be halfway around the world and somehow you see someone from Almaden
13) "The Den"
As it's more fondly known.
14) Neighborhood Network is always a goldmine.
From learning about parental gossip to that one guy who is an absolute legend on their it's just great.
15) Some people try and tell you you're "not actually from Silicon Valley."
1) You're wrong. 2) You're wrong.
16) You reference where you live by which side of the Expressway you are on.
Are you on the Safeway or the PW side. (PW, may it rest in peace.)
17) Senior pranks are always sub-par.
To be honest seniors are just too done at that point.
18) The bubble
Growing up here is living in a bubble, and the sign they put in sealed that deal.
19) No matter what restaurant goes into the spot in Old Almaden Plaza, it's just not good
Mo's? Sonoma Chicken Coop? Just no.
20) Cops are a rare sighting
You're more likely to see someone's personally hired security guard than the police.
But in the end, despite all its quirks and flaws, you're proud to be able to call Almaden your home.
