One observation while at the Hilton Waikoloa this weekend. We saw people (actually heard languages and accents) from all over the world. Europe, N & S America, Far East, SE Asian, even a family from Morocco (had to ask after hearing the language). The vast majority had iPhones and AirPods. My guess is they aren’t all nerds and/or Apple fanboys and girls. My guess is they have them because they work.
Last minute brew in the lanai before we check out and drive back down the coast home.
The ocean is a constant and relentless force. Growing up on an island, it the one ever present force in one’s life. Always there to comfort and heal and a source of relaxation
Dolphins looking for snack
That being said. For a family from middle America with Hilton Honors coming to Hawaii. This resort would be epic. I just know what it WAS, and other resorts on the coast are doing it better
Short staycation at the Hilton Waikoloa. Likely last time here. Room rates are getting out of our range. The restaurants have gone downhill and their classic pools are not as good as they were. The property needs some love.
Fred Flintstone would be happy
That was a fun night. A former tropical storm that is now just a disturbance. Blocked tradewinds and sucked moist humid (70%) weather up from the southwest. No wind. Dead still. Very uncomfortable to say the least
When some is standing on the side of the road waiting for the Uber in front of a crosswalk. C’mon
Before and after I lost net 60#. I lost 75#, then over 2 years gave back 15. Sustained the new weight for 3 years now. Dr says likely I went a bit too low. Didn’t know that too low was a thing
I’ve never been a proper writer, did operate a blog and provider content for websites much earlier in the web era. But my wife who works for a larger health insurance company, regularly calls me over to her desk to “wordsmith” work emails and letters for her.
When I was a competitive athlete, we always said to learn what you can about your competition before the event/game/match. But once it’s game time, take the focus off of them and focus on your own game. It’s about time the Dems start focusing on their own game
My wife is working a conference at the Fairmont Orchid resort. So I get have a cocktail in the lounge and enjoy the view till she is finished.
30 years ago this resort was a Ritz Carlton.
Still in the wrapper
Just finished “A Gentleman in Moscow” on Paramount. A great story weaved through a large slice of Russia’s modern history. Ewan McGregor was excellent
There was a flood in downtown Hilo Nov 1 2000. We had the same issues when a large park area that used to be a canec plant.
Arsenic and old sugarcane: cleaning up Hawaii in the fallout from wildfires
Finalized a trip to Sonoma in October to see my wife’s son and his new daughter. Short trip, but we’ll get a play day & we’ll see where he lives with his GF and her 3 kids. They were all here in June when the baby was just 3 months old
We did our quarterly financial review of what’s going out. Subscriptions, utilities, insurance. Canceled Evernote this quarter. Took a close look at streaming services. Works out to $140/mo. Most are annual. No changes for now. We don’t go to the theater or shows, and rarely go to pubs.
Just finished the final episode of The Umbrella Academy. It was strange but very entertaining
I’ll excuse the Tottenham connection with Pochettino if the starts winning the the #USMNT
Not sure how I ended up with a Timbuk2 strap on a Tom Bihn bag.
Classic.
I can only watch or read a certain amount of daily news, then I’m done. One run through the headlines is well enough. If anything comes up that’s urgent I’m sure I’ll get a notification.
Watching Blade Runner. Just because And it did take place 5 years ago
The SONOS app is messing up my system. Using the SONOPHONE 3rd party app instead.