Friday, January 29, 2010
........And the Contests Keep Coming
It's the end of January and this is the second of four World Qualifying Series surfing contests on Oahu.
There are about 40 each year around the world. If you do well in these WQS events, then you get to compete in the ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals), the world tour, and those winners take home lots of prize money. This is the first contest Volcom has sponsored.
Going to Work Barefoot
Dave Bjorn has been a professional photographer for the past 28 years. "Pure Emotion---Man against Nature" was his comment when I asked him why he loves what he does. See more of his work at DaveBjorn.com
The Legends were On Hand
This is the media tent at the Volcom Pipeline Pro. Herbie Fletcher is holding me and Jerry Lopez, Mr. Pipeline, is in the red t-shirt. Jerry started one of the first surf companies in Hawaii, Lightning Bolt, and is famous for his "tube" rides at Pipe. Richard Woolcot, the owner of Volcom, is next to him and Chris Cote is in the blue and white aloha shirt. The contest was streaming live around the world and these gentlemen were giving a blow by blow account of what was happening on the waves.
Beach Buddies---Another Pal for Me
Makua Rothman Smiling Big
Makua just rode in from his heat at the Pipeline Pro. He did well!
That's Anthony Walsh (Walshy) from Australia sitting on his board. He had competed earlier and is moving on to the next round. Chris Hagen, staff photographer for Future Fins, was taking in all the action at the world's most famous wave----the Banzai Pipeline. This contest has two more days to run so check it out on the live stream. Go to volcom.com and tune in. In Hawaii it will be on Oceanic Cable Channel 250 and1250 (HD).
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Up Behind the School
I'm in the herb garden of Kapiolani Community College. The students in the Culinary Arts Deparment use mint, basil, chives, marjoram, and parsley to enhance the food they prepare. Shhhh---this is almost a secret----lunch and dinner are served in the fine dining room for a very reasonable price and I mean, very reasonable. Call ahead and make reservations at 734-9499. It's a must!
Look Who was at the Restaurant
One of my favorite artists and friends, Bernie Moriaz, was hanging his art in the KCC dining room when I was on campus. I had been talking to the Culinary Institute operations manager, Jerome, asking him about the herb garden. I was telling him how I was a very "green" dog and he mentioned that a recycled artist was putting up his work inside. I was invited up and "bingo", there was Bernie. I spent about an hour chatting and taking pictures of his work. He's showing with another artist, Mark Jacobson.
Away from the Sea, Posing with Me!
I Think I Need a Little Bigger Size
Inside the Gallery
I was lucky when I was at Kapiolani Community College. I met Professor David Behlke who is the Director and Curator of the Koa Art Gallery and he took me for a tour. These two "relief" prints were my favorites. They are by Kimberly Chai. The art showcased the work of faculty members at the school. Drop in sometime and enrich your life and, maybe, get inspired!
There's Always Something Going On
Now This is My Kind of Afternoon
Flowers, Flowers, Everywhere---Year Round
My Favorite Cutups
Donna, on the left, and Kimberly were at the Arts Festival at Kapiolani Park, too. They were making me laugh and laugh! Donna sews those fabulous aprons and Kimberly has a line of frames and switchplate covers. I love them.
See more of their work at: www.northshoretrader.com
See What Linda has for Sale
All Dolled Up and Lovin' those Glasses!
Hokulani was dressed to the nines for the Arts Festival at Kapiolani Park. What a Pomeranian! This five-year-old has a whole dresser full of costumes at home! The sunglasses are to protect her eyes from the bright, tropical sun in Hawaii. Maybe it's time for me to start dressing up. What do you think? I'm leaning towards some kind of straw hat. Do you think it will become me?
Want to know when the next festival will be? Go to: http://haa.hotcrafts.net
Saturday, January 16, 2010
"Books are Your Best Friends"
Making Headway at the New Chamber Office
I'm sitting on a very small backhoe seeing what Lee Byrant, in the orange t-shirt, is doing. Well, he and Gary were digging a trench for the electrical wires to the North Shore Chamber of Commerce office. These volunteers are making this old building ready to use and that's good for the whole community. Lee owns North Shore Equipment Rental and does lots of pro bono (free) work for this neighborhood.
If I had a Hammer......
Gary thought he'd show me how to nail down tar paper. He was putting up this "vapor barrier" before the cedar shiplap siding was nailed on. Gary is just one of the many volunteers who give his effort and time to get the Chamber Office up and running. To learn more go to: GoNorthShore.org You could volunteer, too, or buy a brick for the wide entryway sidewalk.
Taking Care of Us One Yogurt at a Time
Carter Allen is in his health food store, Celestial, between his two daughers, Lei, on the left, and Melody. (Peek-a-boo, do you see me peering out of the market bag? Carter opened this store in Haleiwa 36 years ago to the day!! He was having a big "Everything in the Store 20% Off Sale". I like that kind of sale!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Slack Key Guitarist - Jeff Peterson
Jeff plays the most beautiful music and you can hear it often in the early mornings on Hawaii Public Radio. He was performing at a free concert in the wide front yard of the Hawaii State Art Museum on Richards Street. It happens as part of First Friday in downtown Honolulu--a free concert every month, the first Friday, of course..... Check out Jeff's website: www.jeffpetersonguitar.com
Eat a Healthy Snack - Eat Popcorn!
Oh My Gosh!! See How it Gleams!
This is a very, very fancy boat called a "Yacht". It's been cruising around the Hawaiian Islands for the last month or so. La Masquerade was docked at the Aloha Tower . The owner, Sir Robert Ogden, from England, is on a three year ocean jaunt. He's famous because he's rich and, also, he helps teenagers in England go to college or trade school - he pays for it. The three crewmembers on the deck with me are, from left to right, Emir, Ross, and Leo. They were having a fine time on this boat and loved talking to me telling me all about it!
Get Ready to Shop, Shop, Shop
The big Douglas Trade Show comes to the Neal Blaisdell Center in Honolulu a few times a year! I went to this one and met Christina from Tuscon, on the left, and Tara from Kona on the Big Island. They are students at the University of Hawaii and were helping out at the show to make a few dollars! See those baskets where I'm propped? They are handwoven in Bali and every single one is different. See more at www.makaimports.com
Welcoming in the New Year
Some people believe in making wishes at the beginning of each new year. Those are fortunes tied to a tree outside of a Japanese Shinto temple. The people who come here buy a wish and if they don't like the wish, they tie it to the tree and go buy another one. It only cost a quarter. Learning that is what makes living in Hawaii so special. There are so many different cultures represented here and each one comes with its own ways.
Come and Meet and Chat with Me
Parin, the Mom, and her 6 year old, Sarah, and Anjali, 3, came to the Haleiwa Farmers' Market on Sunday morning to visit me. We made a calendar together. I showed them how to do "thumbprints". Just get some paints and press your wet finger in a color and smush it around and then press it on a piece of paper and make a "print". Then use a Sharpie to make your thumbprint into little animals and insects and whatever you want. Can you see Sarah's? Remember to click on the photograph to enlarge it and see her details.
Real Surfing Dogs, Really
This Surf Dog calendar supports many animal charities. I met the author, Dina, at the surf dog contest in Imperial Beach, California, last summer. Check out this worthy cause: www.SurfDogsCalendar.com
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Driving through the Cane Fields
Look at that white orb and you'll see a "Blue Moon". What's a blue moon? It's the second full moon during the same month.
I was heading south to Honolulu from the North Shore on New Year's Eve and this was my view. That red dirt is a sugar cane road which is mostly volcanic soil that has lots of iron in it.
A Kitchen with a View
Arf, Arf, ----Originally from Sweden
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Rockin' and Rollin' at the Radio Station
I spent Saturday morning on the campus of the University of Hawaii. I was a guest, can you imagine, me, a guest, of disc jockey, DJane. I had so much fun. I laughed a lot. DJane was subbing for DJ Native while she visited her family on the Big Island.
DJane's regular show is on Friday mornings from 9 am to noon. Listen in, it's live streaming at www.ktuh.org The soulful tunes on her Friday show are mostly for your parents, but when we are together, the music is for children of all ages!
Arf! Arf! On Air at KTUH
The Old Kid on the Block
......And Something to Eat After the Show
I made some new friends, as usual, as I was having my morning meal near Waikiki. Jenn, a librarian at Hawaii Pacific University, and Ritch, her husband, the Registrar there, were having breakfast at "Bogart's". It's my favorite breakfast place in town (Honolulu).
Come and try their healthy, delicious waffles or omeletes or fresh fruit. The restaurant is located at the base of Diamond Head at 3045 Monsarrat Avenue, just up from the zoo.
Got Eggs?
Iliana was such a good, little 5-year old worker. Her Mom, Amapola, behind the cart, is a cousin of the owner of Bogart's, Maria. Amapola was helping Maria out by buying groceries and delivering them to the restaurant. Bogart's will be opening for dinner soon-----Maria just got back from taking cooking courses in France. Yummmmmmmm.....I am waiting.
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