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Wednesday 02-03-2021

WHOA!  Super strong Kona winds!

Stay safe and stay dry!  Stay home.

 

If you noticed we don't see Hama as much as before, he's been busy mastering Wing Foiling and now Tow Foiling!

pc: Tedford

 

 

 

I heard the Tonkatsu sandwich from KatsuSando was good. Yesterday we went to try it.

The truck was at Kaiser High School yesterday.

 

 

The bread is super, super soft and the pork is lean and tender with a delicate crunch!

Winnah!

 

 

I had to try the Wagyu Menchi Burger too!

Another winnah!  Same delicate crunch on a Wagyu patty filled with cheese!  OMG!

 

 

Furikake Fries were good too!

Not healthy but super ono!

 

I'm back to healthy eating today.

 

Congratulations Willam J. Hoffman Jr. 07-29-2022

Today some of us attended the Retirement Ceremony for Billy. Billy retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 22 years of Service with countless decorations and achievements.

It was the first ceremony that I attended for someone in the Service. It was an honor to be a part of it!

I could really feel the dedication, devotion, commitment and honor that these men and women have for their duty and country.

 

Billy about to enter

 

Billy on stage with the Color Guard with flags

 

 

One of his many certificates and awards!

 

 

Because the family makes sacrifices for the men in Service, Grace(Billy's wife) is presented with awards also.

 

Billy ended the ceremony with words of gratitude for everyone in his life. Very Nice!

 

The Coast Guard also presents Billy with a United States flag in a powerful ritual, slowly passing the flag from one man, saluting each other, to the next man. 

 

Flag in hand

 

 

These are the boats they use. Sealed cabin and big gun!

 

BIG gun!  No mess around!

 

 

We all were invited to have refreshments. SUPER ONO Mochiko Chicken and musubi!

 

Sweets to take home too!  Mahalo!!!

 

 

Congratulations William J. Hoffman Jr.!!!

Thank you for your dedication and service!!!

Employee Appreciation Lunch 07-15-2022

Today is Employee Appreciation day at work.

The company provided free lunch from Feast in Manoa!

 

Oooooohhh!!!

 

Come to Papa!

 

Nice Salad

 

Petite Lobster Roll - So ONO!

 

Beef Bourguignon - Rich and tender!

 

 

Served with water and dessert

 

Light and refreshing!

 

I felt very appreciated!

 

Surf Report 07-11-2022

Today is 7-11 Day!   Go get your FREE Slurpee! 

 

Waves: 1 - 3 Feet

Wind: Trades

Magic Monday!   Good waves and light crowd!

 

Braddah Ron was CHARGING!

 

 

Braddah Paul got the Rights!

 

 

Braddah Neil getting the drone escort

 

 

Braddah Wes going back around for the Foil Barrell with cheering by Lucas!

 

 

OG Jay scoring a set wave while the poor soul in the middle is about to get rolled!

 

Stay home tomorrow!

Aloha Friday 07-08-2022

Waves: 1 - 2 Feet

Wind: Trades

Small surf today but good enough for us on this Aloha Friday!

 

Overcast and rainy early

 

When there's rain, there's rainbows!

 

 

Lucky we live Hawaii

 

 

Aloha Wes is the most improved Foiler I know!

 

 

Aloha Mike taking all the Rights since Aloha sMiles not here

 

 

Don't drop in on Aloha Sonoe

 

 

Aloha Wes drawing some nice lines

 

 

Aloha Andrew - Rippin' it up!

 

 

Aloha Break-feast!

Mahalo Mike from Max and Lucy's for the fried rice, bacon, pineapple sausage, egg and lil smokies!

 

 

Mexican Truck 07-05-2022

We always look forward to visiting the Tlacuaches808 Truck when we're in Waikiki.

It's located just off Lewers street, mauka of Kalakaua ave. Not sure how to pronounce the name but the food is so good!

 

We go for the Birria Tacos!

 

The tacos come with this sauce to dip your tacos. WINNAHS!!!

 

 

The Nachos are super ono too! It's packed with toppings!

We always get the same thing cuz we know it's good. One day we gotta try other things.

 

Hatsuhana Dinner 07-04-2022

Last night we brought Grandma and Grandpa to the Hilton for dinner.

 

We've been to this restaurant many times over the years and found the food good but not great.

It's located downstairs in the Hilton Village and valued the convenience over the quality.

 

 

 

Grandma got the Butterfish and she loved it - super big portion too!

 

 

Grandpa ordered the Teri Chicken and was impressed with the serving!

 

 

Dora loves Tonkatsu and loved this one - Super light crunch, just like Japan!

 

Dawn and I got the Sushi and Salmon Combo - Winnahs!!!

I loved the salad dressing, Hijiki(seaweed), Seasoned veggies, generous Salmon and fresh Sushi!!!!!!

 

 

Close up shot of the sushi - I wish I had some right now!

 

It was like a different restaurant, new menu, great food and excellent service!

We might come back again even if we're not staying at the hotel.

Hilton Staycation 07-02-2022

Today we checked in to the Hilton Hawaiian Village for a few days.

The room wasn't ready so we went to the Penthouse Lounge.

 

Fruit, snacks and drinks for FREE?  YES!!!

 

 

The room is spacious!

 

Nice kitchen!

 

 

Great view of the surf!

 

 

Dinner from Blue Water Seafood - Clams!

 

with garlic bread

 

 

Grilled Salmon was winnahs!

 

 

Fish Tacos for Dawn

 

 

After dinner, we went back to the lounge to find it was Pupu time!

Today they had Teri meatballs.

 

Also had some veggies - We had to sample!

 

 

Lucky we live Hawaii!!!

 

Sunday 06-26-2022

No surf today - Today we had Dawn's Graduation Party.

She wanted a small party for just her friends.

 

Dawn wanted to have the party at 100 Sails

 

 

Gotta love the guy who made these posters

 

 

We got the kids a nice private room!

While the parental 'commoners' sat outside in the main dining room.

 

 

Big spread of brunch items - plenty salads too!

 

 

Fresh sashimi and poke!

 

Waffle Station

 

Roast Pork and Prime Rib!!

 

 

Funny looking Snow Crab - but da bugga was ONO!!!

 

 

Sushi station is always good - Just 2 for me

 

 

 

Everyone working hard on the games

 

 

Dawn with the Tennis Coaches

 

 

Tennis girls!

 

 

Tennis Girls

 

 

Congratulations Dawn!

 

Happy Birthday Dawn 06-14-2022

Dawn is now 18 years old!  How can that be?  Where did the time go?

While Dora and I are pleased with the young lady she has become, we sure miss those cute baby years.

Dawn's birthday was last month, right after we returned from Maui, right in the middle of the Covid isolation of Dora and myself. Since we couldn't celebrate her birthday then, we had a great dinner last Saturday.

 

Dawn's Choice MW Restaurant

Dawn wanted to have the 5 course Tasting menu!

 

 

Dawn and her boyfriend Joel

 

 

Amuse bouche - Chilled Pumpkin Curry soup with fried basil - we loved it!

 

 

Since this was our first time trying MW's Tasting Menu(sometimes portions can be tiny), we added on this Unagi and Butterfish Arancini.

Minced Unagi and butterfish inside of crispy risotto on a bed of Tsukudani - Super good!

 

 

Another add-on was this Ahi Nachos - It was served as a nice star but I dove in too quick

 

 

Ceasar Salad - another add-on. Dora and I liked this salad!

 

 

Dawn and Joel shared this Kona Kampachi Sashimi Salad

 

 

The Tasting Menu starts here - First Course - Five small bites

Beet salad, Pressed Jidori Chicken, Kampachi poke, Duck Confit Tortilla and another kine poke

 

 

Second Course - Mochi Crusted Kona Kampachi

This was my favorite course - Tender Kampachi with a super light crunch!

 

 

Third Course - Kona Lobster with Yuzu Brown Butter

Wait! Maybe this was favorite course

 

 

Fourth Course - Prime Grade Beef Tenderloin

Winnahs!

 

 

Fifth Course - Tropical Fruit Creamsicle Brulee - So many layers and really good!

 

 

Birthday bonus cake!

 

 

Happy Birthday Dawn!!!

 

 

It was nice to have Joel join us

 

 

Dawn really enjoyed the dinner and I was impressed with the quality and quantity of the food.

Hope to be back soon!

 

 

Thursday 06-02-2022

No can surf today, early meeting at work.

 

 

Last weekend we wanted to treat Grandma and Grandpa to dinner for taking care of us while in isolation.

 

Grandpa likes his steaks, let's go Morton's!

 

Dawn and I love our Oysters!

 

Chopped Salad - Half order

 

Wedge Salad for me!

 

Most of us got the Filet Mignon!

 

 

Grandma ordered the Shrimp Scampi

 

Ooooh!  Brussell Sprouts!

 

Corn Souffle

 

Spinach and Mushrooms

 

Loaded Baked Potato - Huge!

 

 

Grandpa wanted the Legendary Sundae!

 

We shared this Hot Chocolate Cake!

 

 

Gotta have Ice Cream!

 

Crisp on the outside, warm and oozy on the inside!