2 strangest landings I ever had were both Hawaiian air. Dash 7 at Kapalua. Crosswinds down the mountain, came in sideways till the last minute. The other was a DC-10 on Lanai’s short runway. Hit the ground and slam the brakes. Brakes seized due to heat. Had to rock plane to break the brakes loose

Already thinking about Gumbo with a couple of fried eggs on to for breakfast tomorrow

Whenever we hear a helicopter we look to see if it’s fire rescue, what direction and how low it’s flying.

This seafloor map shows why tsunami are so devastating in Hilo, itʻs shallower as you get closer to Hilo giving the wave energy a ramp.

J&R inc. Makawao Dump

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I really like an afternoon cup of coffee. ☕️ I made blend of Pete’s decaf dark roast and a Pete’s Suncatcher light roast. Half-caf. It’s tasty

Made sausage and chicken gumbo…just because.

I’m in workers comp limbo. In a temporary position. Have applied for a permanent position, but crickets. I can’t get off of WC or even discuss a settlement until I have a permanent position. So I wait for them to offer the permanent position or cut me loose. Don’t want to work somewhere else.

Perfect. It rained this morning and the sun is out. Humidity already up to 73%

A Wednesday day game. Nice

Cause and effect. Interest rates won’t go down until tarrifs are relaxed. The tariff cause constraints on imports would cause inflation if they loosen up capital. Macro economics 101, not hope and dream.

In my 60+ years in Hawaii, I’ve experienced evacuations and dealt with the fallout from tsunami, hurricanes, floods, brush fires and few other odd weather events. I still listen to the officials and trust the science. They’re not always spot on, but I haven’t been swept away either.

Guess I put on a few pounds.

Keauhou. The rest of Mother Nature just plugging along.

Seemed appropriate. Butch Helemano.

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People who grew up on, or have lived on Hawaii Island a long time likely have far more respect for what a Tsunami can than most Hawaii people. First hand experience or 1 generation separation with people profoundly affected by a tsunami. It’s not to taken lightly. Better to overreact.

Tsunami beer

Hope we see a report from Midway. itʻs out there

Charging all of our devices. We’ve seen how 1 pole down due to traffic accident knocks out power in large portions of Kona.

Seeing Kauai mayor Derek Kawakami on TV is comforting, and I don’t even live on Kauai. He was a rockstar during the pandemic