paperstew

Kauai Trip: a fowl situation

One thing the guide books all mentioned was the chicken population. The Red Junglefowl or Moa (Gallus gallus) were originally introduced by the Polynesian colonist. The males are stunning with bright colors and distinctive red combs. Sickle shaped feathers reminded me of leaves from the Koa tree. The wild population resides inside Koke’e State Park,Continue reading “Kauai Trip: a fowl situation”

Kauai Trip: the hike to nowhere

While visiting the Koke’e State Park, we decided to take advantage of our Jeep rental and a new map with directions to trail heads. After rocking and rolling over some rough road (whacking the head a couple of times on the door), and back tracking a few times, we arrived. Or was it really theContinue reading “Kauai Trip: the hike to nowhere”

2pm surgery schedule

Lee finally is tentatively scheduled for his procedure Friday. There were huge gaps of information passing between patient and hospital. Lee had agreed last night on opting into the surgery, not like he really had another choice. Somehow the upper folks/surgeons didn’t get that message. Kim had to “get medieval” , (her term, not mine),Continue reading “2pm surgery schedule”

Kauai Trip: Kalalau Valley on Na Pali coastline

If one continues up the road from Waimea Canyon overview they will encounter the dramatically different view. These images are taken from Pu’u O Kila Lookout. We visited twice during the day. Some locals let us know that early morning is often the best chance for cloud breaks. We had arrived around 11am and theContinue reading “Kauai Trip: Kalalau Valley on Na Pali coastline”

Surgery tomorrow?

Lee will most likely be heading into surgery Thursday. He’s pretty pissed off at all the doctors because they won’t listen to him or give him any respect. Now if we can just keep Kim from coming unglued tomorrow… We also found out tonight a friend was just diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. StrangeContinue reading “Surgery tomorrow?”

Kauai Trip: Waimea Canyon

Lesson number one: always check your batteries and camera storage capacity BEFORE leaving on a tropical vacation. Our first day out was to explore the north shore up around Hanalei, Limahuli Garden & Preserve ($15 entry fee), Haena and what ever else we could find in that area without my camera. Fortunately 3 other camerasContinue reading “Kauai Trip: Waimea Canyon”

now it’s the fathers turn…

Yes family members, Lee is back in the hospital and will be talking with a neurosurgeon tomorrow. Kim and I spent all day at the ER until they admitted him. Seems like the compression fracture in his vertebrae is pinching nerves more. We will see what tomorrow brings!

Kauai Trip: starting in Poipu beach area

In early April, with two of my siblings, hubby & big bro’s partner, we journeyed to Kauai for a family vacation. We ended up staying at the Kuhio Shores condos just outside Koloa & Poipu. Not a bad centralized location. Below are images from the condo and the crazy cast of characters involved. Morning lookingContinue reading “Kauai Trip: starting in Poipu beach area”

Back from Kauai & Oahu

We have been out of town for the past 10 days enjoying sunshine & rain in Kauai & Oahu. Photos to come but not until the main computer gets debugged. There are a few photos of Waikiki on my brother’s blog: the S & M’s Adventures link. Lee will be leaving the hospital today. Yep,Continue reading “Back from Kauai & Oahu”

Botanical Silhouette Serigraphs

The Botanical Silhouette line has started! Cards are currently available and fabric soon to come. A 3.25″ x 3.75″ print is mounted to a Strathmore card with deckle edge and blank interior. Acid free paper is used. Current images: Filberts – Spring, Bracken Fern, Rose Hips More images to come by May! Further inquires? PleaseContinue reading “Botanical Silhouette Serigraphs”