December 2018 Journal Photos

Andrea finished sending out the Christmas cards today with this enclosure.

Saturday morning after sink and cabinet demolition.

By noon the cast iron tub had been broken up and removed.

The second run of pipe being installed, crossing under the electrical conduit.

We bought a Christmas tree from Holy Nativity Episocopal Church in Aina Haina on Monday morning and got it set up.

Tuesday afternoon at the beach is saw this brown booby, first on the water, then flying.

The booby dived in to catch a fish then sat on the water again.

At the year end meeting and dinner for Aina Haina Prepared. Danny had the board members, including Andrea and me, stand for recognition.

Danny handed out certificates of thanks to volunteers.

Wednesday morning, December 5, we went to City Mill to get some plywood to repair the little library. Andrea looks at the plants for sale.

Tile has been removed from the shower-bath and the area is being prepared to receive new tile.

Wednesday afternoon I went to the beach where the Fire Department was training for ocean rescue.

There were three city jet skis: two Fire Department and one Lifeguard.

The new shower plumbing installation.

It was dark already when we arrived. Photo taken at 6:38 PM.

The stage set was of the Connecticut farm house of Mason Farm.

Friday afternoon I went to the beach and saw this spotted eel in the shallows by the Sans Souci apartments.

Alan and Anna brought two of their grandkids.

State representative Mark Hashem (at food table) brought his son Noah.

Andrea and I wore our naughty/nice hats.

People brought all kinds of things to eat and drink so there was plenty for everyone.

Our Christmas tree was set up in the front room.

Many conversations took place and the general hubub drowned out the Christmas music.

After the business meeting members showed some of their trees to be put in the show at Noelani Elementary School in Manoa next Sunday.

Some members worked on trees and had refreshments.

On Monday the plumbers were back at work. The new four inch pipe will be covered in concrete where it passes over the lanai slab.

Cole repaired the damaged water pipe.

We parked near the Aquarium and on the walk to Wisp stopped for a photo at the kamani tree in Sans Souci Beach Park.

A large club gathering was at Wisp and service was difficult, so Andrea and I left to go to the Kaimana Hotel bar.

We had Manhattans with calamari, fried zucchini, and New York steak pupu. We stopped at Russel Convenience for ice cream on the way home.

Received on Wednesday morning, the Manoa Heritage Center's email Christmas Card featured this photo of Andrea. Photo by Manoa Heritage Center.

I went to the beach Wednesday at the time of low tide, 3:33 PM. View behind the Waikiki Aquarium.

On Thursday morning I took this photo of the lychee tree which continues to recover from its severe pruning over a month ago.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I downloaded this vintage cheesecake photo from a Facebook friend.

The Kaimana Hotel sent me an email including this nice picture of Santa relaxing in the sun.

The long driveway of the Palolo home was tented over and decorated with lots of lights.

Christmas music on ukulele and bass.

Nice table decorations and Christmas mugs to take home.

Norma Carr was at the next table with her family.

Entertainment included Samoan dancing by three of the nieces.

Dance music was played. Photo by Andrea.

On Saturday Andrea went for a mid-day massage at Helen's Havven so I fixed myself lunch: chicken sandwich, cookies, cake, and candy.

The bathroom refurbisment is complete. Needs a shower curtain and rod.

View from the new shower.

View of the new shower.

The second half of the show display.

My moyogi bougainvillia.

My chokan hau tree. This is the first time I've had two bonsai in a show.

Just before the 9:00 AM opening, the line stretched far along the walkway. The parking lot was completely full.

After the doors opened, the crowd came in to look and buy.

The view from the other side of the cafeteria hall.

President-elect Ryan gave a demonstration using his dwarf jade tree. I assisted and narrated. Photo by Andrea.

Ryan talked with people after the demonstration.

It was the first time we had a novice table, the three displays on the right. Not bad.

Thursday afternoon we went to the beach. It was fairly crowded, and not just with Christmas tourists. I'll bet that over half of them
are locals getting an early start on Christmas vacation.

Friday the 21st we had breakfast with Diane and her daughter Melissa at the Hau Tree Lanai. They were leaving for Maui later that morning.

Friday evening Jennifer and Jerry came over for dinner of boeuf bourguignon. We also had fire crackers and Christmas crackers.

We have Ku wrapped in white cloth for Makahiki while Lono comes to the fore. Photo taken in the afternoon of Christmas eve.

No snow nor mistletoe but presents by the tree. Photo by Andrea.

Christmas breakfast with cranberry orange scones. Photo by Andrea.

Andrea gave me a heart and some fireplace matches for Christmas. Photo by Andrea.

Mister and Mrs. Christmas gnome glasses from unknown, probably Robert. Photo by Andrea.

I put the solar powered tiki I got from Andrea outside to charge up. Photo by Andrea.

Malia's kids on Christmas night in Virginia.

Paul Zasada sent me this photo of him at Bellows Beach Christmas night.

On Boxing Day morning I took this photo of the lychee tree to document its recovery.

In the afternoon beautiful Andrea catches some rays and catches up on some reading.

I tested the "stickers" feature on my phone camera. I had the lemon grass chicken and tofu rice plate.

In the afternoon we went to the beach. It's the most crowded I've seen it in a long time. Click the image to see the full resolution version.

Friday The black dragon hibiscus was blooming. A thunderstorm moved in with an approaching cold front and we got lots of rain and
lightning. No beach today! Click the image to see the full resolution version.

A close-up photo of the black dragon hibiscus.

Another close-up.

Andrea took Mom for a drive around Makapuu on Monday morning before stopping at City Mill for grass seed, compost, and fertilizer.

Carl, Glen, and Bronson set up the pig roast fire in the back by the wall as usual for New Year's Eve.

The fire set up with Bronson and Carl.

Bronson lighting the fire at 11:13 AM.

Basting the pig.

5:54 PM and the pig is nearly done.

6:13 PM and the pig is taken off the fire.

The skin will be cut off for pupu.

Fetching some wine. Photo by Andrea.

Lianne, who flew in from Massachusetts yesterday, chats with Laurel.

Paul and Faye came and sat at the table with us for a while.

The traditional game of mahjong before the firecrackers at midnight.