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And Into December

December 1, 2024 The blockwork for the walls of the bathroom at Holowai has been completed. I wanted to build the first two feet out of concrete block to get it above the level of the surrounding ground. I’ll grout the cells and pour a concrete cap on top of these walls. Then build frameContinue reading “And Into December”

Back to Hawaii

November 23, 2024 The boys are back. Bert and Ernie (or a close facsimile of them) came by for breakfast. While waiting for my lumber delivery to arrive, I set up my hammock. Out by the road seemed like a good spot so I would be aware when the truck arrives. A pallet of blockContinue reading “Back to Hawaii”

How Gall(bladder)ing

December 20, 2024 Had an interesting conversation with Dr Kumar at Arizona Advanced Surgery. She patiently explained the purpose of the gallbladder and the possible (and most probable) reasons for my abdominal pains last month. From what I understood, the Liver creates a substance called “bile”, and secretes it into the gallbladder. The gallbladder concentratesContinue reading “How Gall(bladder)ing”

Health Update

November 12, 2024 Upon returning to Arizona, I made an appointment with my doctor to check me out because of my stomach pains. (The hole in my head from the branch on the 7th has healed) They could not get me in until the 14th of October – five days away. (I was calling onContinue reading “Health Update”

I’m Baaaack

November 23, 2024 I’m back in Hawaii. On the 18th, I got up at 3:30 AM to catch a 5:30 AM flight out of Phoenix. I landed in Kona (after a layover in Oakland) at 12:10PM. The same two girls were there to welcome me with leis as have been there on every other trip.Continue reading “I’m Baaaack”

Golf in AZ

While I was in Arizona, I went golfing at the same course I like in Mesa. This is a nine hole executive course that is just the basics. The grass on the course is a bit browner than normal. And the lake is reduced in size quite drastically. But this white egret doesn’t seem toContinue reading “Golf in AZ”

My Last Week

October 3, 2024 The last section of the gazebo floor is ready to pour. I haven’t had any more issues with stomach pains at 2:00 AM, but I will go see my doctor when I get back in Arizona. The mixer is set up in the driveway at the road for easy access to theContinue reading “My Last Week”

Less than a Week Left

October 2, 2024 I slept through the night. No 2:00 AM pain. The medication must be working. Or, maybe I had food poisoning from something I ate and it has worked it’s way out of my system! But if that were the case, why did it just happen at 2:00 AM? I have been ableContinue reading “Less than a Week Left”

To End Out The Month

September 28, 2024 Last night, or I should say, this morning, as it was 2:00 AM that I had a repeat of last night’s discomfort. This morning was not as difficult because I knew it would eventually end. But I had the same pain with the same result, except this time I made sure IContinue reading “To End Out The Month”

The Next Three Days

September 26, 2024 The bathroom and the gazebo continue to be my focus. Building forms around the outer edges of the bathroom at Holowai took the better part of the day. These forms are on top of the slab “footings” I started with and will be the basis for the walls. They need to beContinue reading “The Next Three Days”