Sunday This morning, I went down to the ocean to watch the waves. The tide was in and the waves were crashing against the lava. The water even was flowing over the initial lava at the shore into an area that typically has very little water. My wading pool was full and overflowing into theContinue reading “May 14, 2023”
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May 13, 2023
Saturday I set up the forms between the columns of the gazebo for two more sections to be poured with concrete. I poured one section and needed more sand and water, so I did a sand/water run into town. When I returned, I had the materials for another section, maybe tomorrow This makes three of the sixContinue reading “May 13, 2023”
May 12, 2023
Friday Set up the forms between two of the gazebo columns at Ahi for another concrete pour. Using the generator to produce electricity for the electric cement mixer is much easier than mixing it in the wheelbarrow. After pouring the concrete in this formed area under the gazebo, I worked on creating steps into the shower.Continue reading “May 12, 2023”
May 11, 2023
Thursday I spent the day shoveling, raking, and hauling a 15 ton delivery of sand and rock at the top of the Ahi lot that came yesterday. By no means, am I finished. I made a big dent in the pile, but it will take more work to distribute this pile to where I want it. The drivewayContinue reading “May 11, 2023”
May 10, 2023
Wednesday I put the last piece of roofing on the gazebo roof – I should say that I “placed” it there, because I have no more tar to glue it down with. I will have to depend on boards I will lay on it to hold it in place until I can get some more tar.Continue reading “May 10, 2023”
May 9, 2023
Tuesday Poured concrete in the forms for a seat/shelf in the shower at Ahi. I used the rebar that I picked up in Hilo as reinforcement as well as some garden fencing. I also poured the first two sections of concrete for the floor under the gazebo. TTFN
May 8, 2023
Monday Raining this morning. Left to go to Hilo about 1 pm after hanging around in the gazebo hoping the rain would quit. The main reason for the trip to Hilo was to go to the cell phone carrier store to have them re-install my phone number on my (new to me) phone I purchased onContinue reading “May 8, 2023”
May 3, 2023
Farewell to Maui Wednesday While we were here on Maui, I had picked up two boogie boards, and two beach chairs – along with 8 to 12 baggies of sand from the various beaches we had visited. I wanted to take these all back to Hawaii island with me, so, I needed a checked bag, asContinue reading “May 3, 2023”
May 2, 2023
Tuesday The unit we are staying in at the resort has a washing machine and a dryer, so we took advantage of this and did a load of clothes. I wish I had brought more of my clothes from the Big Island so I could wash them a bit better. So it goes! The architectContinue reading “May 2, 2023”
April 29, 2023 (continued)
The Road Past Hana All in all, Hana is a sleepy little small village. The maps, the guide books, and all the car rental agencies recommend turning around at Hana and returning the same way you came. They tell you “Do not drive between these points. Driving on unauthorized roads violates car rental agreement.” .Continue reading “April 29, 2023 (continued)”
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