Wherever You Go - There You Are...

0 to 2,679 MPH in just under 2 minutes! Now that's movin'...

Even if you haven't become complacent or disinterested in our Space Program you might just have missed this mornings last launch of the DISCOVERY Space Shuttle <<>' Terra Firma to keep me goin'.

For example last night's "fire works" show, compliments of Mother Nature. We had a rip roarin' thunder and Lightning show last night, lasted about 4 hours. The lightning was so bright the light flashes woke me up before the thunder started going off, and when it did it was rattling the glasses in the Kitchen. A local photographer - Sean Hower - got some good shots from up country.

And here's another one that got by me somehow... but Amanda managed to capture it first hand. We darned near had a TORNADO here on Maui last week... That's right, and I'm not kidding, as you can see in this photo. This was shot not far from where she lives in Kahului and yes, that's one of the few Sugar Cane fields left here on Maui.

And more news from Amanda - Tyler had his first T-Ball game recently and I've included a short little video clip here just for chuckles... and check out his Cheerleader "storming" the field!

And more news on the Home Front:

Eye Exam - $25.00

New Glasses - $345.00

No change in RX, no Glaucoma & no Cataracts - Priceless

Yep, had a check-up today and got a good report. Taking Mom to her eye Dr. tomorrow, only she's got some concerns, seems to be issues with blood vessels "leaking" but this is third visit and she seems to be improving so that's good. Alternative is to have injections. Yikes! She doesn't seem too bothered about it, but I gotta tell ya, just the thought of it gives me the willies!

"So, the cross is always ready and waits for you everywhere. You cannot escape it no matter where you run, for wherever you go you are burdened with yourself. Wherever you go, there you are." —Thomas a Kempis, Imitation of Christ, ca. A.D. 1440

Another One Came and Went...

Yep, time waits for no one... And for this Aquariun another notch has been added to handle of my life. (Somehow that's supposed to make sense metaphorically speaking...)

As you can tell from the photo I met up with My Mom - Great Grandma, Amanda and her Gang (Kyle's Dad Bert and Sue were visiting from Oregon), Kelly (who took the picture) and her Crew and Grandma/Mom Anne. And Folks, if you do the math that's 4 Generations all there at Ruby's Diner in Kahului.

The week before I'd gotten out on the water a couple of times. On Friday with good Friend Jeff Kaiser, who's Birthday is on the 16th, we got out on SNICKERS, the Lahaina Yacht Club's Olson 30 sailboat.

Now it shouldn't be too hard to tell from the grin on my face, that we were having a good time. After a bit of a "Chinese fire drill" to get out of the Harbor, we finally made it and found good wind, calm seas and whales all around. Pretty good stuff. As it was late in the day and just a wee bit chilly out on the water, I was glad to have my nifty new Vic-Maui, long-sleeved T-shirt, a gift from my good Friend Leon O'Neill (Thanks O'Neill).

OK - I've got a lot of catching up to do... so I'll try and get another post up tomorrow.

"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemingway

"Everybody Loves a Good Dog!"

Well, that's what we want everyone to think anyway...

Well if you might have been wondering what I've been up to lately, or where I've "been," it hasn't been shoveling snow! Nope, I've been working with my old High School Classmate, former Room Mate and long time Friend, Sandy Saemann - on a project of his... HOTDOGGERSTM, Manhattan Beach, CA.

Which is to say, he's planning on opening a Food Service Establishment this coming Spring which will specialize in Cased Meat offerings and California Beach Bar-B-QueTM.

Anyway, I've been busy trying to develop the Social Media aspect side of things... and we've made some humble beginings. Now, you might be wondering why I'm mentioning that here... Well, it's because I'll need some help, and you're the best ones I can ask... Most of you are familiar with Facebook, and many of you are already active on it. One of the features (in case you weren't aware of it) is that once you establish you FaceBook "Profile" you can then set-up one or more FaceBook "Pages." That's what I've done for HOTDOGGERSTM and in order for it to have it's own identity so to speak, I need 25 or more "followers" or people to LIKE it. It's similar to "FRIENDing" someones Personal Profile, only it's mor Business oriented.

So, following along? Mostly this entry here is to explain the new "BADGE" you see here on the LEFT. It's another way to "promote" the HOTDOGGERSTM Page. Now, if you'd care to HELP OUT and "play along" for a bit, please CLICK HERE >> I LIKE HOTDOGGERSTM.

So far it's mostly tongue in cheek... but we'll be getting more serious here shortly, and I could really use your feedback about your experience (how it works) and down the road, about the content. Don't hesitate to contact me directly with any questions, comments or if you encounter any glitches or difficulties... This "should" be EASY!

"You can't predict the future, but you can prepare for it." - Anon