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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.

 

Surf Report 09-06-2021

Waves: 1 - 2+ Feet

Wind: Light Offshore

Another day with perfect conditions and good waves! 

Happy Labor Day to you all, especially all us laborers!  Better to be surfing than working!

 

Welcome to the Lift family Paul - looking good!

 

 

Jay is so solid with these turns and pumping around!

 

 

Jeff and Sara - they're always so happy

 

 

High line for Eric

 

 

This angle really show the bottom contour of Jimmy's new designs

pc: Kauhane

 

 

Up and Over

Mahalo Jay for the pics!

 

 

What a nice surprise from Chef Paul - Bam!

So ONO! Thank you Paul!!!

 

 

Overload?!?  Must be unda 25 people?!?

 

Happy Labor Day!

Sunday Surf Report 08-29-2021

Waves: 1 - 2+ Feet

Wind: Light Trades

Feast in the East!    We feasted on some fun waves!

 

Morning colors

 

How come the rainbow stopped on Waialae iki?   Hmmmm...

 

It's all good - we're all gold today!

 

 

Paul flying on his new 4-6

 

Iron Mike

 

 

Lori always got the stoke and Aloha

 

 

Jay got the glide!

 

Alex got some good rides

 

Alchemy Master

 

Shaka braddah

 

 

Anson made this drop look easy!

 

Chase the rainbow - Mahalo Jay!

 

 

After feasting on the waves, we feasted on the food!

Chef Paul serving up some goodness!

 

What's better than egg, rice and burger?

 

 

Plenty GRAVY on my egg, rice and burger!!!! 

We FEASTED on the Loco Moco breakfasts on the beach!!!

Plus sushi rolls, cookies, poi doughnuts, regular doughnuts, drinks, ice cream, samurai sherbet, popsicles, mochi ice cream and maybe more.

Time for kanak attack!

Mahalo gang! 

Sunday 08-15-2021

Waves: 1 - 2 Feet

Wind: Trades

No surfing for me - dry docked for the next few days.

I had a hematoma(bad bruise) on my ear and had it drained yesterday. The doc sucked out a good amount of blood from just above my ear lobe. I was really relieved it was a bruise, I thought maybe a cyst or cancer. Doc recommended staying out of the water for a few days to avoid infection.

 

I went shopping to make breakfast but stopped by the beach on the way home...

Stopped by to check in with the East crew

 

 

Dr. Alchemy was there, ready to go!

Takuma on Armstrong!

 

 

Go get um Eric!

 

Kauhane too!

 

 

What?!?  Braddah Les get one Pint?!?!

 

 

Let me try!  Did a few laps around the park. Great for when the surf is junk.

 

 

 

Veggies with pineapple sausage, coming up!

 

More veggies with chorizo too!

 

 

Veggies with pineapple sauasge

 

Veggies with chorizo

 

Aloha Friday 07-30-2021

Waves: 1 - 2 Feet

Wind: Trades

Back on the SUP Foil for Aloha Friday!!!

 

Aloha Nico - in, out and all around!

 

Aloha Jeff

 

 

Aloha CT - Amazing!  Took off and totally handled this tricky ride!

 

 

Aloha Ulua!

I saw this fish swimming slowly with a hook in it's mouth, so I hit his head with my paddle then jumped on him and grabbed the line, then wrestled him to the stairs!

Sashimi tonight!!!!

 

Waikiki Grinds 07-11-2021

Today is our last full day in Waikiki so we said let's skip the diet.

 

Lunch time!

Tsuru Ton Tan is in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center on the 3rd floor.

 

Dora got the Tan Tan Udon

 

Dawn got the Sukiyaki Udon

 

 

I got the Crab and Truffle Udon

 

The Bowl is HUGE!

 

The bowl is HUGE and the Udon is AWESOME!!!!

 

 

Dinner time!

Dora spotted this truck from our room, the truck was right across the street.

 

 

Birria tacos was da BOMB!

 

 

Carne asada Fries were a last minute add on - Worth it!!!

 

We going sleep real good tonight.

 

Monday 06-21-2021

Well, the staycation is over. We checked out this morning and are back at home sweet home!

The staycation was nice but it's good to see our pets again!

 

Yesterday, we got lunch from Round Table pizza. The pizza is good but because there's so many tourists, the wait is looong!

We were so hungry, I forgot to take the pics before diving in.

 

 

Yesterday's dinner spot was Yoshoku Ginza Bairin, it's the new sister restaurant of Tonkatsu Ginza Bairin.

The reviews were good but you know it's good when there's a Japanese guy waiting at the door.

 

Most dishes come with all-you-can-eat salad and the salad is good!

 

 

Also included(all-you-can-eat) is this Tomato Onion soup. Kinda unusual but I liked it.

 

Dawn and Dora got the Omurice - a speciality

After the server brings the dish, he slices the omelette open...

 

 

Then he pours the rich Demi-glace on top

 

 

Dawn's friend got the Seafood Macaroni Gratin - looked good

 

 

My choice was one of a few different combinations.

This is the Tonkatsu, Beef Katsu, Hamburger Steak, Cheese Croquette, Spaghetti, Shredded cabbage and French Fries Combo!!!

 

After dinner we stopped to view the sunset, PLENTY tourists everywhere!

 

Nice sunset for our last night - even a few Foilers out at Pops

 

Last night in the room.

Thanks Hilton for another great stay.

Back to work tomorrow.

Memorial Day Lunch 06-01-2021

After going to Roy's on Saturday and seeing they had a Memorial Day take-out special, we had to try it!

 

Roy's does a good job with everything, whether you're dining in or taking out!

 

Scalloped Potatoes

 

Brussel Sprouts

 

Pickled Onions

 

What's that?  Chocolate cake?

 

 

No, Beef Brisket!

 

 

We forgot what this was?

 

Pork and Beans - actually tons of shredded pork with some beans.

This was surprisingly good!

 

Corn bread too!

Lunch for 4 people for $89

We liked it!  We even have enough for another lunch today!

Memorial Day 05-31-2021

Waves: 1 - 3 Feet

Wind: Variable

Beautiful Memorial Day for the beach.

 

Before anything else I want to remember and Thank all those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Thank you also to all those who continue to serve.

 

Braddah Wes with a Mean-Full-Stretch take off!

 

Braddah Les scoring this bomb early!

 

 

I got one early set too    pc: Les GoPro

 

 

 

Justin is the Pump addict

 

Paul working on the GL180

 

Braddah Jay on a nice peak

 

My neighbor down the street on a paipo board.

When we were kids almost all the kids rode plywood paipo boards at Waikiki.

I'm glad a few kids are keeping the tradition alive.

 

 

 

Jason so happy!   pc: Les GoPro

 

 

pc: Kauhane

Mahalo braddah Les for these shots

 

 

Good waves with light crowd - what could make it better?

 

Chili Dogs on the beach make it better!!!!!!

Home made Kauhane Chili  - bugga is WINNAHS!!!!!

 

 

Dawn's Birthday Dinner 05-30-2021

Dawn's 17 birthday was earlier this month but we went out last night for her dinner.

 

Our choice was Roy's in Hawaii Kai

It felt so weird to get dressed and dine-in, how long has it been?

 

 

I got Dawn and her best friend their own table.

 

 

Grandpa is always so thrilled for the photo time

 

 

Ceasar Salad with Butter Lettuce and shrimp - this is a half portion

They were nice enough to split the salad for us.

 

Kuliouou Salad with Herb dressing - this is a half portion

They were nice enough to split the salad for us.

 

 

Escargot - Winnah!

They used to have a curry flavor escargot but now it's traditional garlic butter!

 

 

 

Ooops!  We forgot to take the pic of the Brussels Sprout before - we dove in too fast!

It was delious!

 

 

Braised Short Ribs - always tender and tasty

 

 

Grandma got the Miso Butter fish - nice and generous!

 

Dora chose the Filet Mignon - it was Excellent!

 

Lobster Paella for me - I liked it!

 

 

Warm Pineapple Upside down cake is Grandpa's favorite!

 

Dora loves her Warm Chocolate Souffle with vanilla ice cream!

 

Happy Birthday Dawn!!!

She's making a funny face because she didn't expect the birthday attention - haha!

 

Roy's did a great job of spacing everyone out and seating many parties outside. Food was great and there was a lot of sanitizing by the staff. We enjoyed the dining in experience and felt comfortable.

Happy Mother's Day 05-09-2021

Last night we ordered Special Bentos from Gyotaku. It was GOOD!

Grandma wanted to eat Japanese food this year.

 

Gyotaku Mother's Day Special Bentos for all!

No cooking and no clean up!

 

 

Wow! I'm hungry!

 

Sushi and sahimi with each bento

 

Bentos come with Salad, Chicken Karaage, Tempura and I chose the Miso Butterfish

My Mom would have loved it.

 

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Flashback to 2018

This was from Mother's Day 2018

We went to the Harbor Restaurant(which closed down and is now Nico's Upstairs)

 

Feels like it was yesterday.

 

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms!!!

Love your Mom while she's still with you.