October 2016 Journal Photos

Some chess games I played this month.

Billy Elliot at Diamond Head Theater

Andrea and I took Lenore to see Billy Elliot at Diamond Head Theater on Sunday, October 2^nd.

The Diamond Head Theater marquee. The snack and drink vending carts were pulled up under shelter due to threatening rain.

Andrea helped Lenore up the back walkway. We got the last handicapped parking spot.

The interior of the theater. Photo by Andrea.

Cousins Lynn and Walter joined us in row R.

Waiting for out table at Eating House 1849 in the new International Market Place.

Walter and Lynn at the table in the restaurant. Photo by Andrea.

Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party

Andrea and I went to the VP debate watch party at Democratic headquarters at Ward Warehouse on Tuesday afternoon, October 4^th. Naturally, the Democratic candidate, Tim Kaine beat Republican Governor Pence quite handily. Reality has a liberal bias.

We all had our group photo taken before the broadcast began.

Senator Brian Schatz attended and gave us a talk before the show. He knows Senator Tim Kaine and told us about him.

East Honolulu Candidates' Rally

Andrea and I went to the Democratic candidates' rally at Kalani High School cafeteria on Wednesday evening, October 5^th.

In the morning Andrea took Lenore for her daily walk.

We arrived early at around 5:00 PM and went down to the highway to help with sign waving after 5:30.

Sign waving as the sun gets low.

Inside the cafeteria candidates' tables were set up on the left and food was served on the right. A musical group set up on the stage.

Mayor Kirk Caldwell greeted constituents.

State Representative Mark Hashem hosted. Senator Schatz spoke to the audience.

All the candidates had a chance to speak. Here's a group photo with candidates and party officials. Candidates include Mark Hashem,
Bert Kobayashi, Brian Schatz, Colleen Hanabusa, Kirk Caldwell, Karlen Ross, and Stanley Chang.

On thursday morning this Holland Lines ship came into Honolulu Harbor. Photo by Stanford Yuen via Facebook.

Manoa Heritage Center Annual Party

Andrea and I volunteered to assist at the MHC on Thursday afternoon and evening, October 6^th. I assisted volunteers in parking for two hours, and then I led a tour for attendees. Andrea manned the welcome table with Emily.

In the morning Malia sent this picture of Grayson on his first day of pre-school.

I guided volunteers in parking on the grass at the house next door.

Andrew and Karen enjoyed the sun room upstairs. Click on the image to see the full resolution version.

Harry B. Soria was the program host with the subject of hapa haole music going back to 1903. Click on the image to see the full
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Kilohana danced hula to every song performed by Chuck. Click on the image to see the full resolution version.

Kirk Caldwell gets photographed as he leaves.

Museum curator Jenny in the library. Click on the image to see the full resolution version.

Sans Souci Beach

On Friday morning, October 7^th, Andrea attended a HHARP meeting at Diamond Head with Danny Tengan. The Aina Haina Prepared organization achieved its certification.

We received this postcard from Becky.

This is the back side of the card.

Andrea at the HHARP meeting. Photo courtesy of Danny Tengan.

In the afternoon we went to the beach after visiting Na Mea in Ward Warehouse. Andrea read on the beach while I did my
gymnastics at the Natatorium hau tree arbor.

Saturday Barbecue

We had some friends over for a barbecue on Saturday, October 8^th, a night of a first quarter moon (half a moon showing). A first quarter moon rises at noon and sets at midnight.

In the morning Andrea took Lenore for a drive while I mowed the lawn. This is Makapuu. Photo by Andrea.

Maunalua Bay with Diamond Head in the background. Tippy photo by Andrea.

We had a good time at the barbecue with Kauai shrimp pupu and rib eye steaks, but in all the fun I didn't get any photos! We were joined by Lynn and Walter, Betty and her neice Joy, and Paul and Faye.

Rainbow Bonsai Club

Andrea and I attended the monthly RBC meeting on Sunday morning, October 9^th. We planned the annual show and plant sale December 18^th at Noelani Elementary School in Manoa, and urged people to consider volunteering for board positions at next month's club elections.

After the business meeting we had bonsai show and tell. Brian talks about a nice tree he brought.

Steph talks about her small bonsai.

Botting for the Future

Andrea and I attended the annual Kalani Robotics fundraiser on Sunday evening, October 9^th, at Gordon Biersch at the Aloha Tower center.

At the Aloha Tower parking lot, the Costa Luminosa had just begun to depart.

At Gordon Biersch, the Costa Luminosa makes a U-turn and moves out to sea.

On Monday morning, Andrea put the finishing touches on her purple Halloween decoration with skulls.

Visit to Kukaniloko Heiau and Birthing Stones

Andrea and I attended the Manoa Heritage Center (MHC) event led by Tai Crouch on Monday evening, October 10^th. Docents met at MHC and we carpooled in three cars to the intersection of Kam Highway with Whitmore Road in Wahiawa. I also created a separate page for these photos.

Andrea, Phyllis, and I rode with Tai, a teacher at Punahou, in his BMW, and we arrived first at 5:00 PM.
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The other two cars arrived shortly, also parking on the shoulder of the road. Click the image to see the full resolution version.

It doesn't look like much from the road, just wild grass and trees. After a very short walk, we were there.
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Tai gave an oli at the entrance before entering, as a courtesy and show of respect. Click the image to see the full resolution version.

Tai took us on a tour around to the right, stopping to pay respects at a burial site. Click the image to see the full resolution version.

Water, a sign of purity, was poured on a venerable stone. Click the image to see the full resolution version.

We talked about Hawaiian culture and history as we waited for the proper time to go over to the birthing stones.
The kukui trees planted around the burial stones were in bloom. Click the image to see the full resolution version.

Tai explained the significance of the place and birthing stones in Hawaiian culture. Click the image to see the full resolution version.

The stone on the left is the historic birthing stone. We went back to the mats and watched the stars appear.
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After walking back to the cars not needing flashlights, Tai, Phyllis, Andrea, and I went to Dot's Restaurant in Wahiawa for dinner.
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It was live music night at Dot's. Click the image to see the full resolution version.

Musicians and dancers from the audience participated in the fun. Kani ka pila! Click the image to see the full resolution version.

Manoa Heritage Center Tour

I accompanied Andrea as she conducted a tour for Punahou students on Tuesday afternoon, October 11^th.

The bus arrived on time (1:40) and parked on the lawn as directed. Students presented us with kukui and shell lei.

Andrea talked about the Kukaoo heiau. Then the students performed an oli.

Afterward we went to the beach. It was fairly crowded with a line at the shower.

Keiki walked out on the Natatorium wall to peek in.

Aina Haina Community Association Candidates' Night

Andrea and I attended the Aina Haina Community Association (AHCA) event on Wednesday evening, October 12^th.

The Aina Haina Elementary School cafeteria was not full. Click the image to see the full resolution version.

State Senator Sam Slom (Republican incumbent) debated Stanley Chang (Democratic challenger).

Rice and Stew Dinner with Stanley Chang

Andrea and I attended the fundraiser on Friday evening, October 14^th, at Aina Haina Elementary School cafeteria.

We arrived early and while waiting for the room to be opened up, I walked behind the school and took this photo of the tennis courts.

The food was good and plentiful but the event was not as well attended as I would have liked.

Stanley greets guests while The Subpoenas play music.

Eastside Preparedness Fair at Kahala Mall

Andrea and I volunteered with Aina Haina Prepared at the preparedness fair on Saturday, October 15^th, at Kahala Mall at the Long's and Macy's end. Andrea went at 07:30 to help set up and I joined around noon.

Before the official opening time of 10:00 AM. Photo by Andrea via Facebook.

Coast Guard, Fire Department, and many other agencies participated. Photo by Andrea via Facebook.

Aina Haina Prepared organized the event and we had three tables. Photo by Andrea via Facebook.

Cynthia, Mary, and Andy. Photo by Andrea via Facebook.

I arrived at noon and took this photo of our table setup with Donna, Adele, Andrea, Mary, and Andy.

State Representative Mark Hashem came by with his son Noah.

We posed with our keiki fire hats. Photo by Danny.

Danny conducted a prize drawing every hour. Photo by Andrea.

Danny holds one of the Halloween safety buckets donated by Andrea. Photo by Andrea.

Danny announced the grand prize winner of an emergency backpack.

Democratic Headquarters Grand Opening

Andrea and I attended the lunchtime event on Wednesday, October 19^th, at 627 South Street, just south of Queen in Kakaako.

Tim Vandevere, chairman of the party, and staff prepare the lei on the door.

Preparing water for the Hawaiian blessing.

Deacon Lea of Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church gave the Christian blessing.

A Bishop of the Shinto church gave the traditional Japanese blessing. Photo by Andrea.

The altar was decorated with food and flower offerings.

The interior of the headquarters is very nice with new carpet, offices, a kitchen, and a restroom in the back.

Tim Vandevere greeted the guests with opening remarks.

Senator Brian Schatz is greeted by Tim.

Manoa Heritage Center Tours

Andrea and I conducted school children tours at MHC on Friday, October 21^st. Andrea took the early tour at 8:30 and I had the later one at 10:30.

I arrived early and took some pictures of the early tour. Here Loke talks about the native plants near the heiau.

Andrea with tour below the heiau.

We received this thank you letter from our Punahou School tour earlier in the month.

Patsy Mink Center Fundraiser

Andrea and I were invited to the Patsy Mink Center for Business and Leadership fundraiser by Simina Van Clief on Friday evening, October 21^st, at the YWCA building next to Iolani Palace (Ewa side).

Simina, Jasmine, and Andrea.

The event was fun, well attended, and we won a wine basket in the raffle and a bottle of honey wine from the silent auction.

Manoa Heritage Center Tour

Andrea and I assisted with the Wilson Elementary School tour for fourth graders on Tuesday Morning, October 25^th, at the Manoa Heritage Center.

There are two tables of Hawaiian artifacts inside the office building.

The keiki performed an oli at the kukaoo heiau.

Dinner at Roy's

Andrea and I went to the beach on Tuesday afternoon, October 25^th, and while there, decided to take Mom out to dinner at Roy's in Hawaii Kai.

It was a beautiful evening for watching the sunset. View of Koko Head.

Our waiter took this one. View of Diamond Head.

A musician brought an ukulele and a guitar. The chairs are plastic but the tables are wood.

ABCs of Bonsai Class in Moiliili

The Hawaii Bonsai Association (HBA) conducts an annual class on bonsai fundamentals called the "ABCs of bonsai." Andrea and I were asked by the HBA President, Warren Yamamoto, to attend their graduating class session, along with representatives of other bonsai clubs, to speak to the class about the benefits of joining a bonsai club and to tell them about our Rainbow Bonsai Club. Andrea attended the final class session at the Moiliili Community center on Thursday evening, October 27^th.

The class was quite crowded and several club representatives were standing in the doorway. I took this photo over their heads.

I made my way to the back of the room. Several great bonsai from HBA member collections were on display in the front.
That's Warren up front in the white shirt.

Halloween Party

Andrea and I threw a Halloween party on Saturday evening, October 29^th.

Costumes ready. Lenore, Andrea is Aphrodite, Jan is the Grinch, and Mike is the author of Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin.

I was Julius Caesar. Photo by Mike Biles.

Andrea looking good as mighty Aphrodite.

Jerry is a research biologist. Dorain Young, as Cleopatra, sets out some food she brought.

Enjoying pupu as the sun goes down.

I cropped this one square so Andrea has a new Facebook avatar.

Jennifer was a press photographer. Photo by Jennifer Crites.

Jolene was a white faced ghoul. Photo by Jennifer Crites.

Metaphotography. Photo by Jennifer Crites.

I asked the Halloween trivia questions for prizes. Photo by Jennifer Crites.

Andrea and Jolene in the fading daylight.

Simina came as Cleopatra too. Two beautiful Egyptian queens.

Carl and Zack came during the trivia game.

Later Andrea put on the googly eye glasses.

Posing with googly eyes.

Joy tried the googly eye glasses.

Halloween

On Halloween, Monday, October 31^st, I carved a jack-o-lantern from the pumpkin Andrea had bought before the Halloween party. Then we went to the beach, came home, and waited for trick-or-treaters.

Andrea took this picture of the pelican with her Aphrodite wig and googly eye glasses.

Malia sent us this picture of the grandkids, Trystan, Lenora, and Grayson, ready for trick-or-treating.

In the evening I lit the candles in the Jack-o-lantern. Photo by Andrea.

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