I’m heading out to take pictures of folks in Waikiki! I will post the pictures tomorrow sometime. Happy Halloween everyone!
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Vapor Lock Keeps Me Grounded
Posted on October 30, 2010 by Damon
Well today I was scheduled to go up in a stunt airplane and due to “Vapor Lock”, the pilot was not able to get the plane in condition for what we were going to do. I guess this adventure will have to wait until the next time I’m on Oahu. It was going to be [...]
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Big Island Hit with 4.3 Earthquake
Posted on October 29, 2010 by Damon
I just got a civil defense message that said the Big Island was just hit with a 4.3 Earthquake. See the Earthquake report on the left column of this site for more information on the quake.
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Now This is a Room With a View… Mahalo Waikiki Resort Hotel
Posted on October 29, 2010 by Damon
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Bye Bye Las Vegas
Posted on October 28, 2010 by Damon
Well its been a memorable trip to Vegas! Now for the real excitement on Oahu for the next few days!
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Wordless Wednesday – Only in Las Vegas
Posted on October 27, 2010 by Damon
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Hawaii vs. Nevada… Political Ads
Posted on October 26, 2010 by Damon
I thought it would be great to get away from Hawaii politics as it gets uglier towards election day… but jesus these folks in Nevada have it really bad! EVERY commercial is a political ad and most of them are really ugly! I just heard the following on TV “… says that a woman should [...]
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Late Night Gambling Binge… I guess I got lucky!
Posted on October 24, 2010 by Damon
After losing close to $400 bucks today… I’m happy to report that I’m only down $75.00 after a last second “binge”.
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Using an ATM card in Vegas is Costly!
Posted on October 24, 2010 by Damon
Yes so I admit… I’m a Vegas loser so far! The best thing about it… is my debit card only allows me to lose $400 per day. I went to get more cash out and my bank said “nope not today” :roll: Well to be fair… it wasn’t all spent on gambling as I got [...]
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A $29.00 View of Las Vegas
Posted on October 24, 2010 by Damon
I was able to score a room at the Circus Circus Hotel in Las Vegas for under $30.00 a night! Needless to say… I think I got what I paid for when it comes to the view from my room.
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Good Morning Las Vegas
Posted on October 24, 2010 by Damon
Well I just arrived in Las Vegas! Didn’t get much sleep on the plane so I’m gonna go crash out for a little while!
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A Coconut Jack-o-lantern
Posted on October 23, 2010 by Damon
Only at the Hilo Airport will you find a coconut jack-o-lantern! Off to Vegas!
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Polls: Hawaii County Council District 5 and 6 Races
Posted on October 23, 2010 by Damon
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What Happens in Vegas, You Will See on My Blog… Eventually!
Posted on October 22, 2010 by Damon
So I’m heading off to Las Vegas for a “Workation“. I’m happy to be leaving Hawaii during the last few days leading up to the election day as I can totally ignore things for a while and just return and cast my vote. Politics is nasty and I haven’t enjoyed folks thinking that because I’m [...]
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County Offers Home Repair Loans to Low and Moderate Income Residents
Posted on October 22, 2010 by Damon
From the Mayors Office: The Residential Emergency Repair Program (RERP) was established by the County of Hawai’i to make low-interest loans available to low-and moderate-income homeowners who are interested in repairing and improving their primary residence. The RERP loan can be used for roof repairs, electrical and plumbing work, sewer improvements, termite treatment and damages [...]
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It’s a Flash Mob at Aloha Tower
Posted on October 22, 2010 by Damon
Check it out! Aloha Tower was the sight of a recent “Flash Mob” and the people participating in it are some of the most unlikely folks that I would think to participate in something this spontaneous. Normally these “Flash Mob’s” are done to promote something but I just see a bunch of folks having fun! [...]
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Hawaii County Department of Public Works Starts Blogging
Posted on October 21, 2010 by Damon
Well no one will admit this at the Department of Public Works… but the Hawaii County Department of Public Works has started blogging. I know they don’t like the sound of that… but that’s what these sites are is just basically blogs: From the Mayor’s Office: The Department of Public Works has launched two redesigned [...]
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Groups ask Candidates to Pledge for Fair Elections
Posted on October 21, 2010 by Damon
Organizations ask for Support for Public Funding Option for Elections Media Release: In a campaign season that is likely to set new boundaries for large amounts of private money flowing into election campaigns, a coalition of groups are calling on candidates to pledge their support for fair elections programs, like the pilot program currently running [...]
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A New Body Works Shop Has Opened in Hilo – Kama Body Works
Posted on October 21, 2010 by Damon
I’d like to thank my latest sponsor Kama Body Works for sponsoring this site. My father-in-law tested out his Lomi Lomi Massages and said it was great. Anyone that knows my father-in-law… knows he doesn’t just say that about anyone. So check out Kama Body Works:
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