June Journal Photos

Humuhumunukunukuapuaa

We went to the beach on Tuesday, June 1^st, and I saw a humuhumunukunukuapuaa, the State fish (reef trigger fish).

Most days I see a humuhumunukunukuapuaa at the beach end in front of the Sans Souci Apartments.

It came right up to me. This photo is less clear.

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Sightseeing Drive

I stayed home and mowed the lawn while Andrea took Lenore on a drive around to the windward side on Saturday, June 4^th.

Lanai and Molokai were visible from the Lanai Lookout near Sandy Beach. Photo by Andrea.

Zoomed in a bit. Photo by Andrea.

We continued to be involved with AHP, passing out flyers and questionaires. Image updated June 23.

Wahiawa Botanical Garden

I stayed home and lifted weights while Andrea took Lenore on a drive up to Wahiawa on Tuesday, June 7^th.

At the bridge across the gulch. Photo by Andrea.

A large tree fern at the gulch. Photo by Andrea.

While they were gone, and having lunch at Barbecue Town next to Uncle Clay's, I painted the two found plant stands.
The color is International Andrea Green-Blue. Photo by Andrea.

Ke Kani O Ke Kai

We went to the first Hawaiian music concert of the series at the Aquarium on Thursday, June 9^th.

Andrea's birthday breakfast of coffee, papaya, apple cinnamon scone with birthday candle and cards and presents.

Andrea blows out the candle.

We arrived at the Aquarium almost two hours before the doors opened so we could get a good place in line.

After eating Hawaiian food (pork lau lau plates), Andrea and I went into the gift shop where I got her some mermaid earrings.

I got a photo from the stage.

It rained intermittently. Natatorium in the background.

Maila and Ben performed first. Next was Kawika Kahiapo and his bassist.

Last to perform was Chad Takatsugi. Three hula dancers came up from the audience.

Facebook video posted by Andrea of Chad's wife and daughter doing hula with a another woman. So cute!

Fitness Expo

We went to the Fitness Expo at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall to see Ron Van Clief compete in the jiu jitsu competition after lunch on Saturday, June 11^th. We saw Ron and Kai with their friend Ruben on the way out as we arrived. Ron had lost his two matches to two competitors in their 20s. We had bought two $10 tickets so we went on in and looked around.

Photo courtesy of Ron Van Clief via Facebook.

Ron's friend Ruben, Ron, and Kai. Photo courtesy of Ron Van Clief via Facebook.

The jiu jitsu competition area.

The weight powerlifting competition area.

Rainbow Bonsai Club Meeting

Andrea and I went to the club meeting on Sunday, June 12^th, where once again, I was acting President. The meeting was lightly attended due to a bonsai and plant sale at the Kilauea Recreation center near Diamond Head.

I called the meeting to order shortly after 9:00 AM. Photo by Andrea.

I brought some bonsai name placards as used by Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai to show, suggesting that our club could do the same. Photo by Andrea.

Past President John showed his moyogi elm in a hand made pot. Photo by Andrea.

Gary Wagner with rescue dogs at his house in Los Banos in 2013. Gary passed away this day after a struggle with cancer. Photo by Andrea.

Our 35^th Wedding Anniversary

Lenore took Andrea and me out to dinner at Roy's on Monday, June 13^th, in celebration of our 35^th wedding anniversary.

We went for a swim as usual Monday afternoon. Andrea reads on the beach afterwards.

Having cocktails at Roy's in Hawaii Kai.

Cheers. Photo by restaurant worker.

A second picture just for good measure. The restaurant worker (he had lit the tiki torches) took three altogether.

We had the dim sum canoe for two, one of our favorite pupu. It's enough for us for a meal. I had the macadamia nut dessert too.

I had been playing chess with my computer and found this game with me as black to be instructive.

New Chairs for the Lanai Table

Andrea and I went to Costco in Hawaii Kai on Tuesday, June 14^th, and bought four new aluminum chairs for the table under the lychee tree.

First I moved the old white chairs up to the glass table on the concrete slab.

Then we positioned the chairs around the blue painted table on the lychee tree lanai.

Tuesday evening we went to the Aina Haina Prepared planning meeting at Holy Nativity Church.

Dinner with the Zasadas

Paul and Faye invited us to dinner at their place on Wednesday, June 15^th.

We walked past Saint Andrew's Church on Queen Emma Street.

Paul and Faye had their friends Ken and Lynn over too as well as their daughter and her husband.

Andrea making a point?

The next day, Thursday, we went to the beach. This is the hau tree arbor by the Natatorium.

Summer Solstice Soiree

We had about 30 people over for our solstice party on Saturday, June 18^th.

On Friday evening, we barbecued lobster and tested out our new lanai chairs.

On Saturday we put up the paper lanterns.

Some sat inside to eat.

Some sat outside. Fortunately we had only one brief shower.

Festive yellow paper lanterns were hung in the back yard too.

Jolene and Joel. Photo by Faye.

Lynn and Paul. Photo by Faye.

With Lynn. Photo by Faye.

Doug and Paul help dispose of paper plates. Photo by Faye.

Caroline, dressed very solsticy, seemed to have a good time. Photo by Faye.

Faye, Andrea, and Jolene as the sun went down.

Andrea and Jolene, photo by Faye.

Andrea compiled this ethnic group arrival list in preparation for the party.

Father's Day and Juneteenth

Father's Day fell on Sunday, June 19^th, the anniversary of the end of the Civil War.

Robert made this image for me.

Andrea and I went downtown to the Hawaii Theater to see the Gay Men's Chorus perform.

View of the stage from our seats. Photo by Andrea.

During intermission we went upstairs exploring.

On Monday I received a completion certificate for the training class last month.

Manoa Heritage Center Tour

I conducted a tour for 5^th and ^th graders on Tuesday, June 21^st. I brought lilikoi cake that Andrea had bought from a soccer team at Safeway. I had 11 kids and Karen had 10 kids. I went counterclockwise and Karen went the other way. No photos.

A gratuitous graphic from Facebook.

Sex goddess Andrea reads on the beach after our swim Tuesday afternoon.

On Wednesday I took this photo of some of the paper lanterns we put up for the Summer Solstice Soiree.

Ke Kani O Ke Kai

We went to the second summer concert, Ke Kani O Ke Kai (the music of the sea) on Thursday, June 23^rd.

On Wednesday afternoon, preparations were underway for the concert on Thursday.

Thursday morning Andrea and I removed the yellow paper lanterns and put up Fourth of July decorations.

We sat with Jolene and her Mom and Dad. Photo by Andrea.

We had chicken tacos for dinner with wine. Photo by Andrea.

Joel, Sylvia, and Jolene. Photo by Andrea.

Doctor Rossiter, head of the aquarium, welcomed us to the concert event.

Streetlight Cadence was up first.

At intermission, people came to see the sharks spawning as Dr. Rossiter suggested.

Lenore and Jolene at intermission. Photo by Andrea.

Joel and Sylvia at intermission. Photo by Andrea.

Hapa. Photo by Andrea.

Aqua Fitness Lunch

Andrea and I attended the Oahu Club Aqua Fitness Lunch at Harbor Village Cuisine, a Chinese Restaurant in Hawaii Kai, on Saturday, June 25^th. Kathryn Stanford of the Institute for Human Services was the guest speaker.