October 2012 Journal Photos

AHCA board member Anson Rego praised outgoing State House Representative Barbara Marumoto.

The AHCA awarded a plaque and leis to the board of the Friends of Aina Haina Library for their work with the legislature in getting
a new law passed to make it easier for local libraries to raise funds. Lenore (Andrea's mother) is the President.

The first candidates up were Jeremy Low (R) and Mark Hashem (D), incumbent, State House District 18.

Next were Sam Slom (R), incumbent, State Senate District 9, and Democratic challenger Kurt Lajala. The "j" in his name is pronounced like an "i". It's Finnish.

Last up were candidates for Prosecutor, incumbent Mr. Kaneshiro and challenger Mr. Takata.

The next morning, Thursday, October 4^th, Andrea worked in the garden.

Friday evening, October 5^th, I took this photo of the rearranged bonsai shelves. Click the image for the full resolution photo.

A VEX robotics match is underway on field 2. I was honored to be asked to MC for the morning matches. Kalani Robotics team G is on the
field in the blue alliance. Team G is the girls' team.

Kalani Robotics A team is on the field in the red alliance.

Kalani Robotics lead mentor, teacher Bryan Silver, announces a match.

Kalani Robotics "A" team (on right) takes the field in autonomous mode.

We were at the parking lot at the park at the valley trail head before 10:00 AM.

Andrea took this picture of me taking the picture of her.

This descriptive plaque of pohakukahuahine is not far up the trail on the right near the stream. Click the image to see the full
resolution picture. Photo by Andrea.

Andrea walked with May for much of the hike.

We went up a little side trail to get a view of the valley. Here we are under a koa tree. Photo by Andrea.

Andrea takes a photo of the yellow ginger.

Here I am pointing to a larger koa tree beside the road. Photo by Andrea.

I waited on a rock at a bridge for the slowpokes to catch up.

One of the many arch bridges on the old carriage road that crosses and recrosses the Moanalua Stream.

We enter the koa elevation.

On the way down one of the firefighters offered the three tired ones a ride.

We went to the Moanalua golf course restaurant for lunch. Can you spot me in the mirror taking the picture? Andrea, Mary, Marie,
Annette (hidden), May (back to camera, hiding Annette) and Edwina.

That evening we went to Gyotacu for dinner.

We have our wine and have made up our minds on what to order.

A free chili and rice dinner was served with over 200 people attending.

I don't usually take pictures of flowers, but I grew these orchids myself.

Same with these orchids.

The boys' team (3008 A) also modifies their robot.

Later in the afternoon I went to the beach. It was a very quiet afternoon at Sans Souci Beach.

At 5:30 PM we went down to the shopping center for the dinner. Here people sign in for the political event.

Mark greeted us when we arrived.

The place was packed, and the food was good too.

Part of the daily commercial activity at this public park. Canoe expeditions.

Simina with Kai on his boogie board.

Simina, Ron, and Kai with some water friends.

Kai enjoying the kai.

Simina took this picture of Ron and me.

Simina stopped by to chat with Andrea.

Heading inside after the talk.

Andrea at Paiko Beach with Diamon Head in the background.

A number of kupuna (elders) from Lunalilo Home came to lend support as well.

We were joined by seniors from Kamehmeah High School.

The volunteers head out into the water to pull the invasive limu (mudweed).

The limu is taken to shore in sacks and then composted to make garden fertilizer.

Andrea at the sculptures in front of Niu Valley Middle School (NVMS).

That evening we attended the NVMS prospective students and parents night where the team demonstrated Lego robotics.

The next morning we drove to Kailua for breakfast at Cinnamon's. Then we went to a nursery to buy native plants.

Commercial activity at the Natatorium War Memorial is just about daily. Friday, October 19^th.

Retiring State House Representative Barbara Muramoto was awarded a flag that had flown at the National Capitol.

A Hawaiian blessing was part of the ceremony.

There was a good turnout with cake and manapua.

Barbara Muramoto, Librarian, Librarian, Elsie Tuttle, State Senator Sam Slom, Lenore Johnson, Friend of the Library,
and Councilmember Stanley Chang. Photo by Andrea.

Andrea got a closeup of me.

I got a photo of Andrea taking a picture of the food.

We had spicy calamari and a sushi tower.

Saturday afternoon Simina came a little early and helped prepare food.

Andrea worked hard in the kitchen getting food ready.

Sabrina and Roger petted Tigger.

Alan, Ana, Lynnette, and her friend.

Mrs. Young, the Coitos, and the Shimanes.

Royal, Aurora, Wendie and David.

Annie, Bryan, Lenore, and Simina.

Lenore, Simina, Royal, and Aurora.

Nani, Annette, Karen, and Annie.

Ron and May.

Nani and Annette.

Me and Annie taken by Roger.

Marion, Zack, and Bob.

Jolene, Lynnette's friend, and Alan.

Paul and Linda.

We arrived a little before noon and other guests were already there.

We had some beers in the lanai tiki bar.

The party was in two phases. This is the lunch time phase. Phase two will be in the evening.

Then we moved inside for a prank cake (frosted balloon).

Horan stuck the knife straight in.

Some of the guests departed by canoe.

A former student, now in South Carolina, called with birthday wishes.

For dessert, Horan was served two mounds of ice cream.

On the way out, with the Suzi mermaid tile.

I carved Happy Jack.

Andrea photographs Happy Jack.

Andrea carved Picasso Jack.

Ready to leave the beach after a swim.

Later that night.