ALOHA 2007 It's like living on a strange and distant planet, but of course, we are on a planet. Although, this planet is home and has some of the most wondrous sights. Throughout the year, we've had a chance to explore our island paradise. Starting with Volcanoes National Park!   more »

"E Komo Mai" It's an early Christmas for the animals! Mahalo (thanks) to everyone that sent doggie and kitty gifts. We couldn't wait, or rather, they couldn't wait to open their gifts.    more »

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN This is it! It's almost here! Christmas and Years End! I suppose I could do a year end special, but that might be too predictable. Yet, everybody does a year in review.   more »

I recently returned from a business trip to Penang Malaysia. Also known as George Town, named after England's King George III. It's a really nice place. The people here in Malaysia are very friendly and this was my second trip to Malaysia this year.    more »

"SPECIAL" FLOORING THE HOUSE This post is all about the new flooring of the house. The downstairs floor has been completed and the upstairs is just about done. That can be seen in my previous posts. The molding is still needed to be completed and the upstairs bathroom is in queue to be done also. Flooring the upstairs was just like flooring the downstairs part of the house. Only a lot more to do.   more »

WELINA MAI LEKEMAPA Greetings December Aloha, Maika'i Po'aono Kakou! Hello, Good Saturday to All! I've just about completed the upstairs flooring. I have a lot of before and after pictures. We've started decorating for Christmas. It's hard to believe we are going to spend our second Christmas here on the island!    more »