Category Archives: Lifestyle and Activities

Off Da Rock: San Francisco Day 4 and our Return

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

Day 4 of our little San Francisco adventure came entirely too quickly. The four of us went to breakfast at Lori’s Diner for the last time for this trip with plans to head to the San Francisco International afterwards. A … Continue reading →

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Off Da Rock: San Francisco Day 3

Posted on May 11, 2013 by

We sat down for breakfast at Lori’s Diner at 9:00 for sustenance and then headed over to Crate & Barrel so Lynn and I could do some shopping for things we can’t find on the island before heading back to … Continue reading →

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Off Da Rock: San Francisco Day 2

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

The evening before we had decided to go to Lori’s Dinner for breakfast which was on the opposite corner from out hotel at Powell and Sutter. This became a daily event for us at 9:00 AM each morning and I … Continue reading →

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Off Da Rock: San Francisco Day 1

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

After years of traveling to the Bay Area pretty much weekly I don’t know why I didn’t remember that it is always better to fly into San Jose or Oakland than to SFO. But I didn’t and that is where … Continue reading →

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Off Da Rock: SLC Days 1 & 2

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Last Thursday we boarded a red-eye bound for LAX and then SLC to attend and participate in our little girls wedding. I can’t really sleep upright in those little coach seats so I barely remember arriving at LAX around 6:00 … Continue reading →

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The Boys Volcano House Adventure

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

A little over a week ago I got an email from Aqua Hotels and Resorts letting me know that Volcano House would be opening on Friday, March 22nd, or at least partially opening. I checked my calendar and then asked … Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Night Out at Hotel Manago

Posted on March 1, 2013 by

Last Sunday we were at Long’s Drugs… you know…  for our weekly box of Merlot… when I got a text message from our next door neighbor. She said that our entire cul-de-sac was going to dinner and wanted to see … Continue reading →

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Beaches, Work, Big Toes

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

We try to get in some beach time at least once a week. After all, that is part of the reason we live this endless summer on a tropical island. Of course life here, as with life anywhere, means we … Continue reading →

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Beach Therapy, Kiholo Bay Style

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

One of the cool things about living in Hawaii is constant access to really amazing things. I mean, people all over the world spend a lot of money to fly to the islands, rent cars and hotels and pack in … Continue reading →

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Sometimes you Gotta Vacay on a Budget

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Oh how the boys have fallen! LOL. I mentioned that our trip to Waikiki for Thanksgiving week was a vacay on a budget. Sure we flew first class there and back but that was  just a weird fluke. Besides, we … Continue reading →

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Vacay Good. Reality Bad.

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

Ah vacations… Most mornings when leaving our Waikiki Hotel the first thing we were faced with was the Ala Wai Canal and a decision about what direction to go. Other mornings we just headed straight to Waikiki Beach, via Starbucks … Continue reading →

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The Boys Thanksgiving Visit to Diamond Head

Posted on November 24, 2012 by
We started out the day around 10:00 AM when we left our Waikiki Hotel and walked SE along the Ala Wai Canal past The Honolulu Zoo to Monsarrat Avenue (pictured) to Diamond Head Road. It was approximately 3 miles from the hotel to the park entrance.

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One week from today!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Please join me for the dance of joy! By this time next Monday we will be airborne and en route to Honolulu. We’re excited to get off the big rock and spend some time on the crowded rock and enjoy … Continue reading →

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Blue Lagoon

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Check this shit out! On Saturday we hiked down to Kiholo Bay and were drawn here to Wainanalii Lagoon. I always see this spot from the Queens Highway and have been wanting to check it out. And yes, it is … Continue reading →

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Beach Therapy

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Being on a beach or by the ocean always causes me to reflect a little and always does good things to me. Without fail, I am always a very happy little camper by the time I leave regardless of the … Continue reading →

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