Let's Go Warriors!

Just received our UH football season tickets!

Time to get out the tailgate checklist....

Made in Hawaii

Juliet went to the Made in Hawaii Festival today and brought back a Lomi Stick. It's a really nice one, too!

Guava stick that we can use to replace the loop that Brent took to Oregon with him last week.

She said the event was very crowded and there was lots of neat things and food.

A good event.

Go 'Cats!

Just got our season tickets for Linfield football.

Yahoo! Go 'Cats!

Sailor Blue's Birthday

We were at Murphy's Bar and Grill last night to celebrate Jerry Boster's Birthday with his wife, Janice.

He had a successful bid at a fundraising auction for a catered event by Don and Marian Murphy.

We were surprised by the food that was served. It was a menu that was filled with items that I had never seen on their regular menu.

Salmon served on a bed of watercress. Very moist and tender.

Barbeque Chicken Thighs, Baby Bok Choy, and Corn.

The star item was this suckling pig that Don Murphy brought out himself. The presentation was terrific with all of the meat having been shredded and laid in front of the hollowed out shell of the carcass. The flash prevents seeing the transluscence of the skin from showing up but it was masterful.

And the snout was shortly gobbled up.

That was Robin Gomes (addahknowjoe) who presented Jerry with a poster that he created in his graphics shop. Our own Captain America!

The surprise entertainment for the evening was the result of another successful bid at the same fundraising event for Japan Tsunami Relief.

It was a performance by Hoku-award winner Mailani Makainai!

What a treat!

Of course, Marian Murphy is the consummate hostess as always.

It was a terrific evening and we were glad that we were fortunate to have shared it with Jerry and Janice.

Makapuu Lighthouse

We joined Shannon and Jim Wood for their "Night Before the Full Moon Hike" to the Makapu'u Lighthouse. The goal was to reach the summit in time to see the moon rise.

Juliet has been wanting to do this hike for years and it was the first time either of us have been there.

We set out from the parking area at 4:30 and were amazed by some of the views we saw!

We made it to the top! Whew!

After a few minutes to catch our breath, someone spotted the moon! It had already risen from behind Molokai.

We caught some nice views on the way down as the sun was setting.

On his way!

Brent left for his Senior year at Linfield today.

Football camp starts next week and he has spent the summer training hard getting ready for his last go-round of playing. He's excited!