November 2018 Journal Photos

An interesting chess game I played against the computer this month.

Saturday Barbecue

On Saturday, November 3, I mowed the lawn, worked on bonsai, and set up the Big Green Egg to grill some bratwurst.


The bougainvillia I'm getting ready for the December show in Manoa.

Election Day

Tuesday, November 6, the Democratic Party won back the House of Representatives.


We walked down to Madam Pho's for lunch and walked back with some things from Foodland.


Wednesday morning House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi gave a news conference. Image from Hawaii News Now (CBS channel 7) via Facebook.


Representative Pelosi talked about the future of Democratic control in the House. Image from Hawaii News Now (CBS channel 7) via Facebook.


Thursday afternoon at the beach. Fishing is allowed in even numbered years.

Veteran's Day Weekend

Sunday, November 11, is the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. Veteran's Day holiday is Monday the 12th.


Andrea and I received our SkyWarn certificates in the mail on Saturday.

Rainbow Bonsai Club Meeting

Sunday Andrea and I attended the November bonsai club meeting at Mike's house, a special event to see his bonsai collection, which is quite impressive.


We held the business meeting in Mike's garage. Ryan was elected President for 2019. John and Scott continue as Vice President
and Treasurer. Nani was elected Secretary.


Bonsai in Mike's back yard.


Lots of growing space in full sun.


A special display area.


Members looked at all his trees.


The club went to 99 Ranch food court for lunch. I had orange chicken plate and Andrea had chow mein.


Sunday night fireworks at the Natatorium. Photo via Waikiki Natatorium War Memoria Facebook page.


Monday morning I potted a Brazilian pepper in one of the mame pots Robert sent me for my birthday.


1974 letter to the editor: city tries to pull a fast one.


Flying the flag on Monday, Veteran's Day Observed.

Aina Haina Prepared

Andrea and I attended the Aina Haina Prepared meeting Tuesday, November 13, at Grace Chapel across the highway in Aina Haina.


Tuesday afternoon we went for a swim at the beach and walked past the Veteran's Day display at the Natatorium. Click the image
to see the full resolution version.


After the Aina Haina Prepared meeting, Jeff let us into the chapel to have a look.


Wednesday at the beach we saw a chiropractic "business" set up at the beach park. Photo by Andrea.

Manoa Heritage Center Tour

Andrea and I helped at the Fern Elementary School tour at the Manoa Heritage center on Thursday, November 15.


On the terrace first grade keiki did leaf rubbings of kukui and naupaka.


With hau pua (flowers) at the hau arbor.

12th Avenue Grill Wine Pairing Dinner

Andrea and I attended the wine pairing event at 12th Avenue Grill in Kaimuki on Thursday evening, November 15th.


We went for a swim in the afternoon. The Veteran's Day decorations and lei were still at the memorial stone.
Click the image to see the full resolution view. Translation of the Latin inscription:
"Sweet and decorous it is to die for one's country."


Seating for 48 at this special five course dinner. The four wines featured were:
Regis Minet, 'Vielles Vignes' (Sauvignon Blanc) Pouilly Fume, Loire Valley 2016
Catherine and Pierre Breton Vin de Pays de Vale de Loire Grolleau, France 2016
Philippe Fourrea, 'Domaine du Clos Naudin' (Chenin Blanc), Vouvray Demi-Sec, Loire Valley, France 2003
Neyers, 'AME (Cabernet Sauvignon), Conn Valley, Napa Valley, California 2015

Mits Aoki Legacy Foundation Luncheon

Andrea and I attended the fourth annual Mits Aoki Legacy Foundation luncheon at the Church of the Crossroads on Sunday, November 18.


The luncheon was held in Weaver Hall at the Church of the Crossroads on University Avenue just makai of the H1 freeway.


Just about ready to start at noon (12:13 PM).


Jeanette of Kokua Mau was honored.


After lunch there was a panel discussion about the new law allowing physician assisted suicide.

Shipment Day at the Manoa Valley Theater

After the Mits Aoki luncheon Andrea and I attended play about a young woman diagnosed with leprosy at Manoa Valley Theater.


The stage set. As I had supposed, the play is a bit of a downer. She gets quarantined and then shipped to Kalaupapa on Molokai.
Ka lau papa means literally the flat leaf. It is a wide flat area surrounded by insurmountable cliffs.


Afterward we went for drinks and pupu at the Kaimana Hotel Beach Bar.

Lunch with Mom at Gyotaku

Andrea took Lenore to a dental appointment on Monday morning, November 19. Afterward I joined them at Gyotaku in Niu Valley Shopping Center for lunch.


I arrived first and got us a table.


A large squid gyotaku on the back wall.


There was a swordfish gyotaku on the wall above our table.


After our swim at Sans Souci Beach we saw a fisherman catch a papio on a line and lure.

Manoa Heritage Center Tour

Andrea and I helped with a fifth and sixth grade tour at Manoa Heritage Center on Tuesday, November 20.


Students came from Voyager School, a public charter school in Manoa.

Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 22nd, we had some friends over for dinner.


The table is set and ready for guests to arrive. Photo by Andrea.


Andrea roasted a medium sized turkey which I carved. Photo by Simina.


All gathered for a photo opportunity. Photo by Simina.


Photo by Carla.


Simina and Kai on the left, Carla on the right.


Taking the photo above. Photo by Andrea.


Friday morning Malia sent us this photo of the grandkids.


Saturday Becky sent us this photo of Eric and her with Mad Hatter tea party hats.

Dinner at Roy's

Saturday, November 24th, we we picked up Mom from the care home and met cousin Lynn at Roy's for dinner.


The waiter took our photo for us. I had the Kauai prawns, Mom and Andrea had the salmon, and Lynn had the opakapaka.


The sun set just off Diamond Head just before six.


Monday evening I took this photo of the lychee tree after pruning. Click the image to see the full resolution version.

InterNations Meeting at the Kapiolani Hotel

Andrea and I attended the InterNations meeting at the Kapiolani Hotel overlooking its epynomous park on Wednesday evening, November 28th.


I scanned the cover of the science fiction book I'm currently reading. Another female science fiction writer, in the style of Heinlein.


We arrived at the Kapaiolani Hotel at a quarter to six.


A great view of the park and Diamond Head from the third floor pool deck and restaurant.


A musician played and sang rock tunes. He covered Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, etc.


Not a very dramatic sunset. Photo by Andrea.


A moonless night.


A portrait gallery on the wall of the second level. Click the image to see the full resolution version.


About 20 people attended.


Siminia asked us to pose for a photo before leaving.


Thursday morning Becky sent us this photo from seven years ago, taken at Makapuu.

Manoa Heritage Center Thankyou Luncheon

Andrea and I attended the on Thursday, November 29th.


Plumbing work started Thursday morning.


Digging a trench for a new sewer pipe.


At the sign-in table at Manoa Heritage Center.


Luthier Kilin Reece had set up a display of Hawaiian muusic items.


Andrea was honored with a ti lei.


Kilin Reece gave an informative talk centered around Mekia Kealakai.


Buffet lunch was served after the talk.


At our table.


I went for a swim in the afternoon while Andrea stayed home and I saw this lantern fish washed up dead.


The plumbing excavation is progressing.

Sewer Line Replacement Plumbing Work

Plumbing work continued on Friday, November 30th.


The sewer connection has been removed right down to the city's clay pipe.


The new bathroom drain bypassed the old cast iron pipe.


The front bathroom was re-connected before I went to the beach for a swim.


The rain squall offshore headed for downtown.

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