It comes after February, and my time here will be shorter than it was in February. March 1, 2026 I will be returning to Arizona on March 9, so this will be a short month – at least, as far as my time in Hawaii is concerned – so I need to start thinking aboutContinue reading “March!”
Category Archives: Construction
February is a short month
February 2, 2026 What type of bird is this? It is about the size of a sparrow, and is mostly yellow. There is no visible difference between the male and the female, as far as I can tell, but the young are a dull yellow – almost a drab khaki color! I don’t think itContinue reading “February is a short month”
Starting Off 2026 Right – With January
January 18, 2026 For most of my adult life, I have had the desire to always be busy. I think this trait was instilled in me from my father – at least, I want to blame him for this inability to simply exist. I cannot just “Let it be” as the Beetles recommended. I mustContinue reading “Starting Off 2026 Right – With January”
And Into December
December 3, 2025 Yesterday, I went into OceanView and did some laundry. The wet clothes sat in the back seat of the truck until this morning when I hung them out to dry on some ropes strung up between the trees! As I was making breakfast, the little green birds were coming and going, pastContinue reading “And Into December”
A Roadtrip Diversion
November 19, 2025 I am noticing more guavas around the property at Holowai. There are more than I can eat. And, they are good sized also. The siding on the back wall of the tool shed has been completed and the corner and joint trim has been installed. I feel like it is more ofContinue reading “A Roadtrip Diversion”
Another Go-Around
November 6, 2025 Like Dr Seuss’ Marvin K Mooney, The time had come so David went! Unlike the suggestions offered by Dr Seuss, I simply choose the method preferred by Peter, Paul & Mary, and I went by jetplane! Well, maybe I’ll be leavin’ on a jetplane . . . but unlike Peter. Paul, &Continue reading “Another Go-Around”
October
October 1, 2025 The rip fence for the table saw was a mickey mouse piece of . . . stuff! I had made two metal brackets that were attached to the ends of a board. One of the metal brackets had a nut welded to it and I had a block of wood with aContinue reading “October”
Life Goes On
September 16, 2025 Watered the plants at Holowai Took apart three more pallets Finished installing the blocks between the rafters on the makai side of the roof and started on the driveway side September 17, 2025 Unloaded the pallets and the lumber from the truck. Disassembled 2 pallets. Took the bathrom door over to theContinue reading “Life Goes On”
Alanah Arrives
September 11, 2025 No work today on any projects. I’m going to Kona to pick up Alanah from the airport. She arrives at 1PM via Las Vegas. After picking her up, we stop for gasoline – $3.79 instead of $4.69 in Na’alehu – and at the lumber yard for more 2 x 6 rafters andContinue reading “Alanah Arrives”
September Arrives
September 1, 2025 Installed rebar in the form for the concrete conter in the gazebo. Drilled into the columns at the side to anchor the rebar. Added a bit of fencing as the wire mesh reinforcing. Installed support braces under the forms. It is ready to pour. At the corner of Palaoa Road and AmepelaContinue reading “September Arrives”
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