January 13, 2026 Here we go again! Off on another adventure, back to Hawaii! I have started to pack my bags for my return on January 13. I will get one carry-on and one personal item, as well as one checked bag. My carry-on bag will have kitchen utinsels, dry food packets, new sandals, etc.Continue reading “Rinse N’ Repeat”
Category Archives: Day to Day Life
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”
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”
WOW! It’s July Already!
July 1, 2025 My neighbor had shiped his artwork and display racks to Oahu for the Haleiwa Arts Festival a couple of weeks ago, and then had to ship it back to Hawai’i island after the festival was over. The shipping port is in Hilo, and he asked me to help him bring it backContinue reading “WOW! It’s July Already!”
The Last of June
June 15, 2025 The need to go downtown to Naalehu today prompted me to fill the back of the truck with my empty water containers. I take every opportunity to make each trip into town well worth it by hauling water back with me. I stop off at the trash transfer station where there areContinue reading “The Last of June”
Hello, Charlie!
May 20, 2025 The female Northern Cardinal is getting bolder, and showing up more often at the feeder. She is not as agressive as the male, in that she will wait her turn, . . . but once she is in the feeder, she will not allow others to join her – except the maleContinue reading “Hello, Charlie!”
Birds, Beams, and Brainstorming
My mind was a blank for a title for this post. So I asked for suggestions for a title. This is what I got! May 12, 2025 Breakfast at the gazebo includes a visit from the birds. Yeah, I agree – watching the birds? Sooo boring – totally, how can I say it? . .Continue reading “Birds, Beams, and Brainstorming”
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