Thursday, October 29, 2009
Scuba Drew Way Out in the Blue
Here I am with Scuba Drew in the middle of the North Pacific Gyre on a research boat checking out this gigantic pile of plastic that's polluting the ocean. And I mean GIGANTIC----it's the size of Texas and another Texas. Scuba Drew is the videographer documenting the trip.
Make sure you are disposing of your waste properly. Always recycle if possible----and that means everything, otherwise this pile will just get bigger and bigger.
Am I Fashionable or What?
My Favorite Pastime
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Happy Halloween............... from the Haleiwa Farmers' Market
It's Autumn on the North Shore
Big Wave Tomatoes are the Best!!
Fresh Chickens and their Eggs
Luann had lots to offer. I loved the juice in the exquisite glass container. Her organic eggs are always a sellout!
Check out her website at: luann@chunsreef.info
Fresh! Fresh! Fresh!
Orchids, Orchids, Everywhere!
...........From Twigg Pacific Farm
Fresh Young Farm Faces
The Handsome French Farmer and Artist
Who Looks the Cutest?
Two dogs in costume. What do you think--the Boxer or the Ballerina?
Marlu's Boxer is a therapy dog.
That's Georgie with the bright, purple-pink hair and her dog, Jazzy, otherwise known as Princess Jasmine. She has a dog line: www.DoggyStyleBiscuits.com
Well, did you make a decision? I think it's a tie!
Who's Behind that Big, Red Nose?
How about a Spooky Story or Two?
Riding out on her Dinosaur
Cheynne, also known as "Pebbles", was riding in style on her very own pull toy------Dino!
Her Mom designed and made her costume as well as her vehicle! Pretty cool, huh?
What a fun morning I had at the Haleiwa Farmers' Market.
Join me there every Sunday morning. I'll be at the Keiki Korner ready to an arts and craft project with you for free!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Autumn's in the Air-----Everywhere!
I love the colors of fall!! Even though the seasons on the Mainland are different---more extreme---there are changes in Hawaii. The surf is coming up on the North Shore, and, in a few months, the leaves will fall off all the monkey pod trees that live close to the beach out here. The salt spray from giant waves will defoliate them.
Making the Islands a Better Place
I'm in Waikiki at a big beach kick off for "Make a Difference Day."
These kids are stars on the first eco-conscious television network in the nation------The Green Channel. Their show is called "Opalavision".
Go to: opala.org and see what's up! ("Opala" means garbage in Hawaiian).
The Visionary
Jon is the producer of "The Green Channel" for Oceanic Time Warner Cable. HIs goal is to make islanders more aware and responsible for the stewardship of their home out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Those recycling containers are standard for most Hawaii residents. There are three----one for green waste, one for recycling, and one, that's out of the picture, for "true" garbage that will go to a landfill. Bravo, Jon!
Big Stars Turned Up
Traveling from an Outer Island
I'm leaning against Vance's beach chair on Waikiki Beach listening to music. Isn't it breathtaking, and remember, there are many on the Mainland who are shoveling snow right now instead of wiggling their toes in the sand.
Vance flew over from Maui just for the concert and the "kau kau" which means "food" in Hawaiian.
This free event was sponsored by the City and County of Honolulu to make folks more aware of the benefits of recycling. Good job!
Honolulu Theater for Youth ------------- It's 54th Season
The Star and Me!!
I'm so happy being hugged by James McCarthy. He just finished his exciting performance in "Stripes and Stars". He sang and told stories and made U.S. history exciting and fun!
Please come and see him on stage. You will love the production! Go to: www.hty.web.org and buy your tickets!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
The Menehune Contest in Its 33rd Year
Namika, in the bikini, and Ezra, holding me, are competitors at the famous children's surfing contest in my beach town, Haleiwa.
That's Ivy in the middle. She has been volunteering and coordinating this October event with the Director, Skil Johnson, for nine years. (Skilly didn't feel like having his picture taken this year. Maybe next?)
Ready to Head Out into the Waves
Documenting the Wave Riders
Kaz was at the Menehune Surfing Contest to shoot video of the up and coming young surfers. He has a website that profiles these children who will become tomorrow's professionals. See for yourself. Go to: www.NovusSwell.com
An Up and Coming Star
John John Florence from Sunset Beach
John John was at the Menehune to cheer the competitors on.
He competed here when he was a little kid.
We had a long conversation and he explained the journey a surfer takes to become a professional and earn big prize money. He's been competing around the world at WQS (World Qualifying Series) events. Just this year he has traveled to South Africa, the Maldives, Japan, Scotland, and South Africa. He's hoping to earn enough points so he can surf with the world's top 16 riders and compete in the World Championship Tour (WCT) contests and make a living as a "Surfing Professional".
On the Road to Stardom
A Tent All Her Own
Catching All the Action
It's a Family Affair
Lana, a competitor in the Menehune, was being supported, as always, by her mom and dad, John and Morgan. They, as well as many, many North Shore families make a weekend of it at Alii Beach Park---setting up tents and bringing lots of healthy food.
It's just one big party, but more like one BIG family reunion. Being part of this community really makes me happy!
Who's Up? Who's Riding the Nose?
Dave, nicknamed "Dave Dog", was announcing at the Menehune. He'd just taken over for Rocky, the lifeguard, who had been on duty all morning.
Heavenly and Namika, in her new contest t-shirt, were lending him a hand.
Do you see all those children trying to catch the waves? The afternoon conditions were okay, but the wind had come up and was blowing a little too hard, making the surf choppy.
Oh well, there's always another day to catch winter waves if you live on the North Shore of Oahu.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Heading South on Highway 82 into Yakima
Katrina, in the yellow, Myra, in the blue, and Jessica are beauty queens from Yakima High School in Washington. I had lunch nearby as they were having a meeting. I found out that to vie for a place in the contest, each girl had to be a good student, be a community volunteer, and have a way to change the world into a better place. "Wapato" means potato and the people of the area treat it special.
Up the Mountain, Two by Two
Take My Breath Away!
Ready to Start the Ascent
Girlfriend and I were getting very excited. Mom had looked at the map and it looked a straight shot to Chico, California, but because it wasn't a map that showed the topography (surface elevations), it happened that we had to go over a pass at the eight thousand foot elevation of 11,000 foot+ Mt. Lassen, before we finally came down for the night at Kim and Paige's in Chico. What a beautiful day it was!
Can't Believe it's July!!
Late in the Afternoon on Top of Mt. Lassen
Almost Home, Almost
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Meeting up with Old Friends for Dinner
Barbara and Girlfriend and I are walking down the street in Hood River, Oregon, hungry for supper. She lives nearby in White Salmon, Washington, with her husband, Kent.
Barb's a champion windsurfer! They catch waves all summer long on the Columbia River Gorge and head to Clearwater, Florida, for the winter. What a life!
Watermelon, Anyone?
I spent the night up on the mountain at Barb and Kent's place. The next day I ate Mt. Ranier cherries off the trees. Heaven! I had just spied two deer whom, I think, had cherries on their minds, but got scared off by children's' voices.
Later I stopped by a neighbor's house and was delighted to see this unique bird feeder! Very creative, don't you think?
Leftover from the Winter?
Windpower Equals Clean Energy
The Bear in Bend
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