It's Me---Goin' to be on T.V.

If you are in Hawaii, and I encourage to be, watch for me on T.V.
Sunday, May 2nd, 6:30 pm Channel 54 Olelo!!
I had fun at the taping and so did Mom!

Meeting Me at the Front Door

I made friends with Ming Ming at the entrance to the Olelo Studios.
She has lived outside the front door for 12 years when it was still the Kodak Building.
She's happy and well loved by the staff.

The Heart of 'Olelo

I'm in the lobby of the 'Olelo Building. Chatty Kathy's with David, her first guest, and Karen who greeted me when I first entered.
Karen takes care of Ming Ming as does the custodian who has been there as long as the cat. They came with the building.
Behind Karen there were 5 televisions broadcasting the 5 'Olelo channels. (You can see two of them).

Chatty Kathy Loves to Chat

I loved being on Chatty Kathy's show. She interviews interesting people. I guess I qualified even though I was a dog!
She made Mom laugh and laugh and laugh and she loved the pink fleece puppy, too. She's on every Sunday at 6:30 on Channel 54 in Hawaii, of course.

Behind the Scenes

Zach was the cameraman on Chatty Kathy's show. She loves him! He's such a fabulous technician. He even helped her program her iphone so she could upload a litte promo that we put on Facebook and YouTube. Thanks, Zach.

Jack Johnson and Me--the Shell in Waikiki!!

That's Jack on the monitor. I'm at the Kokua Festival which is benefit for his green charity---Hawaii Kokua Foundation.
The following photos are from my day there, and my night.

First in Line - The Second Time

Amy and Gina, in the pink, were at the Waikiki Shell bright and early----8 am. They came from Colorado and were at the head of the que for Jack's 2008 concert too!
That's Paige and Asia, in the sunglasses, behind them in second position. They are students in Hawaii at HPU and BYU and arrived at 10:45. The gates opened up at 3:00 and that was hours away, but the "people watching" was sooooo fun that time flew by quickly.

Smiling Faces Met Me at Check In

All the vendors who had booths at the Kokua Festival came to set up on Thursday or Friday. Kate, in the front, Kaliko, the head honcho, and Mia were there to greet them!

Unloading the Best Pizza in the World!

Jeanne Vana of Big Wave Tomatoes was one of the vendors selling food at the Festival. All the food was healthy because that's what Jack promotes----healthy, sustainable living. Jeanne growns her own tomatoes and basil and makes her own mozzarella cheese. The thought of that pizza makes my little doggie mouth water!

It's All in the Family

Kim, in the top photo, is Jack's wife and partner in the Foundation. She was busy, busy, busy making sure everything was on track before the gates opened. The photograph above explains their mission.

As I Said, "It's All in the Family"

Kim's dad, Ron, with the big smile, was taking photographs of everything (and so was Kim's mom). Here he's at the Brushfire Records booth with Crystal, O'Neal, and Kizzy (holding me).

Recycling and Doing Their Part

Do you remember the suspended records in the last photograph? Well, those vinyls will be turned into pieces of art with the assistance of Crystal and Paula Fuga. Paula, making the famous "shaka" sign, has played with Jack before and is a famous musician in Hawaii. Check out her website: paulafugamusic.com

The Oldest Kid on the Block

The Outdoor Circle was established in Hawaii about 100 years ago. Seven women got together and stopped billboards from being part of Honolulu's landscape. They bought the billboard companies and dismantled them. Bravo! for keeping our state, "Clean, Green, and Beautiful". ( Mom is a charter member of the North Shore Chapter and the perpetual vice-president.)
Their booth was one of many eco-friendly organizations at the Festival. The Outdoor Circle was encouraging event goers to build gardens by giving away free seeds! Mom and Jane were manning the booth with other volunteers.

Carole and Jane Happy as Can Be!

Jack Johnson is one of the most environmentally-conscious musicians in the industry. He has a zero waste policy, brings in eco-friendly organizations for his concerts, and makes sure everyone knows he and his family support sustainability and a better planet.

Look for Jack's newest release, To the Sea, and plan on attending one of his worldwide concerts this summer!
I'm planning on being at the London event on June 30th.

...And the Bride Rode in on her Horse

I was at the perfect wedding this week. The sun was just setting golden in the sky as the bride was greeted by her dad and walked toward the beach. I'm on the polo field in Mokuleia. Remember, I was just there last month for the opening of polo season.

The Handsome Pensive Groom

Paul was waiting for his bride-to-be, Siri, as the waves were crashing and the sun was sliding into the sea.
That's a traditional maile lei with pikake flowers around his neck----it smells heavenly, both leaves and blossoms.

Full of Love and Wonder

Paul and Siri were saying their vows as the sun was setting and the waves were crashing. Wow! Perfect North Shore wedding!

The Ringbearer in the Fur Coat

Marley had the wedding rings tied to her collar. What a novel way of transporting the golden bands! The dog loved being part of the ceremony!

Sigh.......A Future Full of Loving Devotion

It made my heart full to see Paul and Siri embrace. I'm fortunate to be part of such a loving community, and dogs are always welcome!

Always Ready to Catch a Wave!

As we were leaving the wedding reception, what should I see on top of the SUV. Was I surprised, not really, this is the North Shore of Oahu! There are surfers everywhere!
What a glorious evening I had being part of Paul and Siri's celebration!