200 miles of the Big Island

After a late start we made our way up Mauna Kea

This is Mauna Loa taken from Manua Kea

Laughed

called Ed and Michael

Struck some poses

We continued onto Waimea where Rob tried to blend in with the locals.

then onto Waipio - Honoka'a

(Malasadas, of course) - Scenic side trips - Akaka Falls Kolekole Beach Park - Onomea - Honoli'i.

Sadly - Big Island Candy was closed.

The trip was great and we developed a whole new clothing company and t-shirt slogans.


I dropped him off at the airport and I am laying low, for tonight.... Tomorrow I meet with the contractor on Red road!

Two days of fun

Rob L. flew to the Big Island after a few days working in Maui. We took in Puna - snorkeled - found out the power of waves in the tide pool at the property - hiked out to Kaimu Bay after Loco Mocos and then finished off the evening with a drink on the Ocean Lanai of the HYC and headed back to HHK for bbq and "talk story".

Timber!

Ironwoods started falling over today - the first tree fell perfectly not damaging anything - a surgical strike. The second tree was hit by a gust of wind so there was some collateral damage - but in the area that was due for clearing anyway. Ironwoods and Coco Palms can all be removed.  The State gave us a blanket "OK" for removal of all these "invasive" trees.

We got bids on moving the monkeypod. A range of $1,000 to $13,100. It pays to shop around - but we are going to remove the tree altogether. Without water to take care of it after a move it could be an expensive load of firewood when all is said and done.

Contractor has been chosen

What a relief!

Construction has begun

Not really - but according to the rules on Conservation Land as soon as shovel hits the dirt it is considered the begining of the project. These "bollards" are being placed on the fish road on the northern edge of the property to stop vehicular traffic. We have given this easement back to the State for pedestrian access only. Also - no camping - no campfires - no dogs - access allowed till 30 minutes past sunset. This will also be the access for the invisible Lauhala gatherers.... We have two years to final the rest of the project.

One way to clear the property

MIAMI — Hurricane Felicia is still a Category 4 storm far out in the Pacific, but it's expected to weaken.

The National Hurricane Center says Felicia's maximum sustained winds remain near 140 mph. The hurricane is expected to weaken over the next few days as it moves over colder water.

Felicia is centered about 1,510 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and about 1,545 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii. It is moving northwest near 10 mph.

Check with me next Wednesday...