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12-31-2011 Happy New Year!!!

I was very disappointed with the 'fireworks'(if you can call it that) this year.

  

 

2012 WILL bring good health, wealth, happiness and WAVES!!!

 

Surf Report 12-30-2011

Waves: 1+ feet

Wind: Pure Glass

A lean crew showed up for the Final Aloha Friday of 2011.

 

Our morning greeting!

 

 

Hans and I scored!   We had waves like this....

 

 

but some felt like this!

 

 

Office Grinds!  Garlic Chicken, Gau Gee, Sushi Rice and Mochi!!!!

 

 

Just in case I don't post anything tomorrow..... I'd like to wish EVERYONE a safe, happy and prosperous New Year!!!!!!

Surf Report 12-29-2011

Only Mike and I surfing the perfect waves!

Is this cool or what? Pic by Blane Chambers.

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Surf Report 12-28-2011

I hate to be a broken record but same story gang.... Small again.

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Surf Report 12-27-2011

Waves: Flat

Still super small.... When will this end?

Mahalo Curtis S. for the uber cool license plate frame!

It also is a parking permit and wave permit for unlimited set waves!

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Christmas Report 12-26-2011

Christmas Eve we had a small gathering at our house for lunch.

Dora 'modified' the Keone method of Turkey cooking without the bag.

 

 

Broccoli Casserole

 

 

Tender and moist!

 

 

Glazed Ham

 

 

Stuffing is my favorite - I'd rather eat stuffing and gravy than the turkey!

 

 

Ever had Cream Cheese and Pepper Jelly?

 

 

Winnahs!

 

 

Roasted Garlic!

 

 

Real potatoes(not box kine) with the garlic!

 

 

Grandma's noodles

 

 

Grandma's Mac salad

 

 

Lunch sampler

 

 

Cousins Paige and Noah with Dawn

 

 

Happy boy!

 

 

Noah loved this gun - even if he was holding it the wrong way.

 

 

After lunch we hiked up the mountain - East view

 

 

West view

 

 

Then some bike riding at the school - Dawn likes her baby bike.

 

 

Paige couldn't stop riding.

 

 

The girls had fun and were sad to say goodbye.

 

 

That night we were ready for Santa!

 

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Christmas Day!

I love Christmas!  We get to get and get to give!  We get to have fun with friends and family. We get to see people we haven't seen all year. Sure it's become commercial but what's wrong with buying stuff for your friends AND don't forget yourself too!

I'm sure everyone who has kids knows the joy they get on Christmas morning. It warmed my heart to see Dawn sooo excited to see what Santa had brought.  'Santa is the BEST!'  'How did Santa know I like Hello Kitty?!?'      That's priceless!!!!

 

Santa delivered!

 

 

Sooo Happy!

 

 

Sorry Dawn that's Mom's gift.

 

 

Dawn really liked this..... Wuggle Pets. It's like a Build-a-Bear you do yourself.

 

 

Stuffing plus a little 'Magic' stars..... add a recordable voicebox too!

 

 

Ta-da!

 

 

Candyland - This has been played about 50 times already.

 

 

Paper Jamz guitar!

 

 

After the morning gift-opening - we're off to Grandpa Crow's house for lunch.  He made this selection of smoked meats from the Big Island.

 

 

Artichoke dip and chips in an awesome hand made Chip-n-Dip platter.

 

 

Sashimi

 

 

Spicy Ahi

 

 

Grandpa Crow always delivers a good opening speech and prayer.

 

 

Cousin Norman recording the speech.

 

 

Dawn, Kai and Maika - growing up too fast!

 

 

Sushi

 

 

My Mom's Shrimp Pineapple

 

 

Salads and sides

 

 

Prime Rib

 

 

Kuromame - Black Beans

 

 

Mochiko Chicken

 

 

Summer Rolls

 

 

Hot Potato Salad

 

 

Lau Lau

 

 

Smoked Turkey

 

 

Ham Soup

 

 

Cousin Norm's Corn Chowder with Seafood - Winnahs!

 

 

 

Poi

 

 

All kine rice....not sure what you call this.....

 

 

or this...

 

 

Koolaus

 

 

 

Leane always has a fun Grab Bag game!

 

 

Scott checking out his gift

 

 

Listening carefully....

 

 

Grandma Earline counting in Hawaiian

 

 

Ann and Mom swapping(stealing) gifts

 

 

 

Mom feeling her gift

 

 

Leane is hapy with her Fridge handle covers!

 

 

Dora's brother Glen is a proud papa!

 

 

Alan's pies are the best

 

 

Peach pie

 

 

My sister Cat made this very interesting Cornbread made with real corn kernels.

 

 

Mochi for good luck

 

 

Leane's Truffles made from Oreo Mint Cookies - Good stuff!

 

 

Time to work off that food - Kai blasting on his Razor.

 

 

Dawn is winning the race.

 

 

What's wrong with this picture?

 

 

 

Hey CT!  Nice shirt huh?

 

 

Stepping' up to the real power!

 

 

 

Noah didn't want to try this....

 

 

 

but he liked the trike.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas too!

Surf Report 12-24-2011

Waves: Flat
Wind: Strong
Santa must be busy making toys cuz he didn't give us much waves today....maybe tomorrow?

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For Sale 12-23-2011

Competition Hull Ripper
8'7" x 27" x 3 7/8
2 dings
$650

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Surf Report 12-23-2011

Waves: 1 - 2 feet

Wind: Light

What did I tell you?   Head high bowls with good conditions AGAIN!!!!!

Shhhh!  Don't let everyone know (wink, wink).

Merry Christmas to ALL!!!!!!

Have a safe and fun Holiday weekend!!!!!

Surf Report 12-22-201

Waves: 1 - 2 feet
Wind: Light

Head high sets, light winds and NO crowd!!!!

Beach boy style!

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CT - This is for you!!!!!!!