I'm tired of all the politics.  I'm tired of all the rain.
I'm tired of all the bad TV.

Māluhiluhi au!
I'm just tired!



So let's get out and do something.



The constant rain has finally moved off the islands and today we have some sunshine! 

So we packed the doggies in the car and took off down Rt. 132, Kapoho road to the lighthouse.



Along the way we stopped by Lava Tree State Park



The chicken hang here waiting for a free snack from the tourist. 
As soon as they see you park your car, they start crowding around begging for food.



Lighthouse at Kapoho Kumukahi Road.
Not much imagination, huh?



Continuing along the shoreline to Kalapana reminds me of Kalapana Pundit when he used to live here, but moved away now living in Kansas. 

Click on the link to read some insightful articles from Kalapana Pundit.  I always enjoy reading the articles at the Dugout.



My buddy Casey in New Jersey sends me these pics of his newest project



The Rat Rod
Appropriate for the Year of the Rat.



While I'm giving shout-outs to my friends, I might as well send out an Aloha to my Second Amendment friends Capt'n Bob & the Damsel.  Stop by and visit their site for some great pictures of Southern California, tasty snacks and interesting commentary.

The sword is a Klingon Bat'leth that I got for my birthday from my brother.



Yeah, I know.  It's a pop gun toy.  But a BB gun helps keep out the varmints.



A unique Hawaiian Teriyaki Sauce by Mountain Apple Brands is found only in KTA Super Stores and is my particular favorite marinade.  I use this marinade for just about anything from Stir Fry's to Huli Huli Chicken.  It's a great flavoring agent as well as a marinade.



Take some Cornish Game hens and marinade them in the Mountain Apple Brand Teriyaki sauce just before grilling.  Let the chicken marinade for at least an hour.  I add some fresh grind cracked black pepper to the marinade.



Get a nice charcoal fire going.
Add some Hickory and Mesquite wood for some great Smokey flavor and you're ready.



Brush the sauce over the chicken and turn frequently.
  Thus the name Huli Huli Chicken.  Huli Huli means to turn over.



Our two hens are laying an egg an day.  Soon the carton will be filled up.
I'm thinking about making Creme Brulee for Valentines day dessert.



Mountain Apple trees are bearing fruit




Eh? You wanna piece of me?

What's for Dinner?


Why, Huli Huli Chicken of course with stir fried vegetables.



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