At the end of May, we visited to the Big Island of Hawaii. Our first two nights were spent in “the upcountry.” This is the area around Parker Ranch, which was once the largest cattle ranch in the US. Today, the ranch has downsized due to a number of issues and with those cutbacks, the little town with two names where Parker Ranch began, has changed.It had been many years … [Read more...] about The little Hawaii town with two names
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Oahu Lonesome Tonight? has plenty kine island flavor
When the bride at Maui wedding planner Pali Moon’s latest wedding bails out at the altar, Pali’s ready for a break. She and her brother Jeff have agreed to meet in Honolulu and spend a week playing tourist. Jeff has borrowed a swanky condo in Waikiki. The only downside to the trip Pali sees is that she’s been contacted by relatives she didn’t know she had and they want to meet … [Read more...] about Oahu Lonesome Tonight? has plenty kine island flavor
Kauai Tour – Kilauea Lighthouse – Part 2
I've added new photo to the Kilauea Lighthouse gallery, including shots of the lighthouses, new and old...and a couple with more info on those birds my mom used to love talking about.[nggallery id=7] … [Read more...] about Kauai Tour – Kilauea Lighthouse – Part 2
Kauai Tour – Kilauea Lighthouse
The Kilauea Lighthouse is on the north side of Kauai, but still east of Princeville. My mom used to talk about the red boobies and the blue boobies, she got a kick out of their names.[nggallery id=7] … [Read more...] about Kauai Tour – Kilauea Lighthouse
What is it with dogs?
Aloha, McKenna again. I’ve had this post ready for about a week, but Terry just saw Peg Brantley’s post at Indie Chicks Cafe about what annoys her. She inspired me (McKenna—but Terry's the one who can type) to ride this wave today. What is it with dogs? Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs. But really? Dogs and car windows?Is your Toyota nothing more than a doggie-convertible? … [Read more...] about What is it with dogs?