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Click here to view the last few weekly reports and the averages since I started keeping stats

For a complete list of homes for sale in the Aloha Neighborhood, please call or Click here, to request an update.

If you are interested in selling your home for top dollar in the quickest amount of time, please contact me anytime at 503-524-9494 or Click here to send me an e-mail requesting further information.

Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)622-8739
Todd@IFoundYourNewHome.com
www.ifoundyournewhome.com

gapres just walked by and she said sumething quitely about metal but i do not noe. maybe she is thinking about the medisin la poo poo sugested form iceland.

by the way, iceland is bankrupt. i think it means that the bank was on a volcano that exploded and now all the peeople ar e sad because their bank is gone. i woould be sad too if my piggy bank explodede.her  name is banksy nd she is very pink because she is always embarraseed. she eats coins with her bak.

grapes has been planning costumes for me. she has so many. i would like to be the mermaid wone. she is so beutifule.

i am still sick and  lapoo poo stays with me still at home. but he says he need sto go back to work because then we owuld have no money if he didnt.he gave me a cupcake yesurday1 it was chocolate and it was good.

Bionade - la revolución del refresco!

La cultura bio se ha puesto de moda. A todo el mundo le gusta lo ligth, lo eco, lo bio... es decir todo lo que suene a no engordar y embellecer. Sólo hace falta echarle un vistazo a las estanterías de los supermercados: hay bio-huevos, puestos por gallinas felices que corretean por el campo. Hay bio-leche, bio-yogures y bio-quesos, porque las vaquitas sólo comieron pasto de la pradera. Hay bio-verdura y bio-fruta, que nunca se clonó. Hay bio-pan, sin conservantes ni aromatizantes. Pero algo faltaba que ya no falta: la bio-Fanta.

A mediados de los años 80 el cervecero alemán Dieter Leipold consideró la posibilidad de hacer una bebida refrescante de la misma forma en que se hace una cerveza. Todas las bebidas tienen un origen natural menos los refrescos, que son una mezcla industrial de agua, aromas y mucha azúcar.

Durante años, Leipold experimentó hasta que en 1995 hizo el descubrimiento de su vida: halló bacterias que, a través de la fermentación, transforman el azúcar no en alcohol, como es usual, sino en ácido glucónico.

Bionade nace por lo tanto de la fermentación de la cebada. Para que en este proceso no se generase alcohol, Leiphold consiguió aislar una bacteria concreta, de manera que la bebida, en lugar de resultar alcohólica, ganase en glucosa. Bionade contiene por litro cuatro gramos de azúcar: un azúcar que según los médicos ayuda a limpiar el organismo y a la absorción de los metales pesados.

A diferencia de en la fórmula secreta de la Coca-cola, en la fabricación de Bionade no interviene ningún tipo de producto químico. Todos los ingredientes son absolutamente naturales, lo que ha convertido a la bebida en una de las más demandadas de Alemania. Y a un producto exportado con éxito a Japón!

Desde 1996, las ganancias de la familia Leiphold empezaron a crecer. Hace dos años se repartieron 800.000 litros del bio-refresco, el año siguiente 1,8 millones y sus productores pronostican que este año habrá 30 millones de litros de Bionade en el mercado. Los beneficios se calculan a 10 millones de euros por litro. Cada cual que saque sus cuentas, pero no es de extrañar que las grandes empresas de refrescos ya hayan puesto el ojo en los pequeños cerveceros.

Bionade se encuentra en cuatro sabores: Naranja-Jengíbre, Litchi, Saúco y Hierbas. Cada botella contiene 0,33l. En España Bionade es distribuida por: RIO MARKETING S.L. Llamando al teléfono: 93 497 22 88 de Badalona (Barcelona) se puede saber en dónde conseguir esta bebida. Esperemos que salga a la venta en los herbolarios y supermercados en España que el mundo de refrescos en esta tierra es un desierto.

Claro que la competencia no espera mucho. En cervecería alemana Warsteiner lanzó también un soda biológico con el nombre Aloha! Todavía no ha entrado al territorio español pero si lo quieres probar, pídete unos en hello@aloha-lemonade.com. Aloha!

]]> http://hawaiianweddings.wordpress.com/?p=32 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:54:08 +0000 pahia http://hawaiianweddings.pl.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/e-komo-mai-2/ E Komo Mai, my friends.  

This means “welcome” .....

and I welcome you and greet you with great Aloha.

I am an ordained minister and a Hawaiian Kahuna.

I have had the honor of performing unique hawaiian wedding ceremonies, blessing ceremonies, blessings for businesses, for couples and for children; blessings for properties and homes and also offering Ho'oponopono in our beautiful Hawaii for many many years now.

If I can answer any questions that you may have, or be of service to you, please don’t hesitate to email me at ikons@hawaii.rr.com  or give me a call.  

My number is:  1-808-953-0229

Aloha nui loa,

Pahia

Gemäss Hersteller besitzt diese neue Version ein Griffbrett aus Barinesischem Palisander – ein extrem hartes und dichtes Holz, dass rotbräunlich in der Färbung ist.

Die Gitarre besitzt eine 25“ Mensur, 14 Bünde, ist in der Parlor Form gebaut und nur etwa 35cm breit. Diese Form erlaubt es auch bei kleinen Abmessungen einen vollen Klang zu erzeugen. Der Korpus besteht aus entweder Mahagoni oder Koa und einer Sitka Fichtendecke. Von Werk aus ist die Gitarre mit Elixir Phosphor Bronze Saiten aufgezogen.

Die Aloha Koa Parlor Gitarre ist bei allen Goodall Guitars Läden in den USA oder bei den internationalen Distributoren erhältlich – details dazu können auf der Website des Herstellers gefunden werden: http://www.goodallguitars.com/.

Offizieller Verkaufspreis $2,995

Según la marca, esta nueva versión lleva un diapasón y un puente de palo de rosa de Bariensis - una variedad de madera de la cuenca del Pacífico muy densa y resistente de color marrón rojo.

El modelo, con un diapasón de 25” y 14 trastes tiene 14 pulgadas de ancho, tiene un diseño compacto pero entrega un sonido al igual que una grande. Las partes posteriores y laterales son de acacia koa o de caoba (a elegir), la tapa es de picea de Sitka.  Se entrega con cuerdas de bronce fosforoso Elixir con capa Nanoweb de calibre fino (Light).

La guitarra Aloha Parlor de koa está disponible en todas la tiendas distribuidoras de la marca Goodall Guitars en el mundo, lista disponible en el sitio www.goodallguitars.com .

Precio de venta anunciado a partir de 2 995$.

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As of 10/3/2008 here are the stats for the Aloha Neighborhood. This week I’ve changed the stats to only count the sales from the last 7 days to give a better reflection of what is going on in the neighborhood during any given week.

Click here to view the last few weekly reports and the averages since I started keeping stats

For a complete list of homes for sale in the Aloha Neighborhood, please call or Click here, to request an update.

If you are interested in selling your home for top dollar in the quickest amount of time, please contact me anytime at 503-524-9494 or Click here to send me an e-mail requesting further information.

Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)622-8739
Todd@IFoundYourNewHome.com
www.ifoundyournewhome.com

We finalize the details for BH over the weekend, corresponded with Daniel and he's really really nice! Accommodate to all our needs and requests! Everything we want, he try to work it out for us and give us a really good package.
And Cookie will be able to attend our ROM again!
There's decor package included for BH, aside from the F&B and there isn't much we have to do in terms of decor. Just a few details which I want to have. The rest will be done up by the staff of BH.

Not gonna reveal the venue of our ROM yet, if you want to know and make enquiries for your wedding or rom, do drop us a message ya.
I guess location wise, it's not really super ideal cuz it's not really that accessible. But we can't have best of both worlds.

We are also discussing on the themes, invites and also favors. Thankful that I have a FH that's always there to give me support and ideas. Haha.
Told Darling what I have in mind for the favors, showed him some pics too. And he gave some ideas and thought we can actually enhance it, and so I think it's decided and he say he will help do it! Haha. Cuz he suggested doing something else to further enhance my initial concept, keep the concept but something more to add on. I'm like 'Hm... not easy leh. Who's going to do it? And we need to do more than our invited guests.;
Darling than say, he will help loh! We will do 200. Haha. And I think our mummies should be good at such things? But now we have reduced our guests list from a 110 to 70 pax, think we dun have to do 200 liaos.

We are now keeping a lookout for photography service (ROM day and Pre-ROM photoshoot) and also for ROM Dresses/Suits, not forgetting MUA.
And hair too!

Saw some good feedbacks on Empire and Dress Me Up (Some bad comments on DMU too). Hm. So still sourcing for more alternatives. When the date is nearer will go down to the shop itself with Darling. And I'm also considering ROM Packages with BS cuz I know they do have full package with MTM gown, bouquet, hair and make-up. JessCouture is one of the much recommended one I came across.

Not forgetting, we have to go visit those fabric shops in SG/M'sia and also BKK when we go for our holiday in Jan to check out the prices and varieties!

Counting down to 09!

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As of 9/26/2008 here are the stats for the Aloha Neighborhood. This week I’ve changed the stats to only count the sales from the last 7 days to give a better reflection of what is going on in the neighborhood during any given week.

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Click here to view the last few weekly reports and the averages since I started keeping stats

For a complete list of homes for sale in the Aloha Neighborhood, please call or Click here, to request an update.

If you are interested in selling your home for top dollar in the quickest amount of time, please contact me anytime at 503-524-9494 or Click here to send me an e-mail requesting further information.

Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)622-8739
Todd@IFoundYourNewHome.com
www.ifoundyournewhome.com

Du er lige klikket ind på mussegaarden!

Her kan du få en gård samt en masse dyr!

Skynd dig at blive medlem!

- Webber

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There are only few islands on earth which could perfectly satisfy all passions of travelers like a windsurfer who long for high wave, an adventurer who love trekking or just an individual who want to relax in a hip hotel or sunbathe on the beach.

It is unbelievable that, in the past, this island in the north of the beautiful Pacific Ocean was a volcanic mountain settled by Polynesian native residents, who now are still living around several islands including Tonga, Fiji, Samoa and even New Zealand. These islands own similar cultures in terms of language, religion, legend, music and dancing.

Hawaiian had lived with peace until 1778 when Captain James Cook, English explorer, discovered the island. Several countries like the US, France, Russia and any other, as a result, showed their desire to dominate the land. They moved in and settled down here, realizing the city’s location was convenient for trading. Eventually, Hawaii was legally admitted to be the 50th state of the US with Honolulu as the capital, on August 21, 1959,

Hawaii comprises a group of up to thousand big and small islands. Seven of these which are different in style and well-known among visitors are Oahu where Honolulu, the city’s capital, is located, Hawaii, the largest island of the state and the land of traditional civilization, Maui which is most visited by travelers and the venue for international sport competitions such as golf, windsurf and catamaran, Kauai which is outstanding for its abundant natural resources, Molokai where serenity lies around and the original features of Hawaii have mostly remained, Lanai where most area is fruit orchards and serenity lies around like Molokai, and Niihau where native inhabitants are still residing the most.

For this time visit, our destination is Oahu where travelers around the world come to admire the magnificence of Waikiki Beach, the 1.5 mile-long white sandy beach which has the Diamond Head Mount as a backdrop.

Hawaii is one of the most romantic destinations alluring people worldwide to set their wedding party or honeymoon. We frequently see a simple wedding party on the beach in early morning. Brides and grooms in Hawaiian shirt and short-pants and flower lei on their neck happily walk into the ceremony. It is truly appreciated scene that we can’t help envying those couples who have an opportunity to say the word “I Do” with big smile on this paradise island.

Strolling along the Waikiki Beach in the evening is another wonderful activity. Footpaths crowded with travelers in the mid day are brightly lighted along with glittery torches in the evening. You may choose to drop by to see live music performances available along the beach. The air of happiness pervading around is alluring people to dance like no one is watching.

Sprouting up along the beach, hotels and accommodations are not quite cheap when calculated in dollar unit. Most of beach hotels with sea view have prices ranging from 200 to 3,500 US dollars per night. The first luxurious hotel, established in 1927 and dubbed as the island’s landmark, is Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Once stepping in, you will be embraced with the sense of peace and calm, as if you are turning back to the time when Hawaii was not crowded with visitors as in present, but still facilitated with all convenience as in modern-style hotels.

On Oahu, there are several categories of hotels for your selection including worldwide chain hotel, stylish boutique hotel and middle-class hotel that all of which are decorated in Hawaiian style. The hotel prices also depend on surrounding view.

Don’t be afraid that your beach trip will lack in shopping. If you are shopaholic, Waikiki Beach features many leading brand-name outlets including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Dior, Chanel and any other leading brands worldwide lining along the beach.

Although Waikiki is the color of Hawaii, there are a large number of other attractions on the island for your choice. If you have time, driving around the island is enjoyable not less than surfboarding. Sunbathing on the beach is also a good idea since the volcanic-born coast makes Hawaii’s geography different from other islands with novel-shape mountains and distinctively beautiful beaches.

You may change the traveling style from relaxing on the beach to strolling around the downtown of Honolulu which has been the island’s capital since 1845. Honolulu is the perfect mixture of different races and cultures. You may find sushi bar adjoining with Vietnamese restaurant or Christian church not too far from Chinese temple. Walking along the city to sightsee museums, public parks, skyscrapers, universities or antique shops could also give you relaxing pleasure.

Established in 1926, Aloha is Honolulu’s another significant landmark. It is a 10-floor tower with view point on top overlooking 360 degree panoramic view of Honolulu. Its ground floor contains shopping center and restaurants.

The evening ambience on Oahu always impresses visitors. As the sun is setting down behind the mountain, couples holding hands together are watching it with regret. While sailboat players are sailing back to the seashore, the red circle is fading away into the sky, reflecting its light with clouds which suddenly change their color periodically until the sky is covered by darkness. Although the sun has set, it will come back on duty again when the new day comes.

Hawaii is the island of a number of legends as same as an experienced life. It has been welcoming visitors without any sign of tiresome. Let’s say goodbye to this fascinating island by using the a single word which the native has used to welcome us when we has arrived, the little word with big meaning to show love and care among the locals……Aloha Hawaii…

Uma festa havaiana no universo do Rock'n Roll

• Dia 12 de abril de 2008
• Hard Rock Café ( R. Senador Milton Campos, 155, Shopping Alta Vila - Nova Lima -BH)
• O ingresso teve o valor de R$15,00
• Show com a Banda Zapata e Dj Rhommel
• Welcome drinks, tequileiros, colares havaianos...

Oder zumindest nicht mehr mit über 1000 Leuten in einem Büro sitzen.

Panoramic Views of Maui, Lanai, Kahoolawe Islands!
There is Nothing Like being on the Beach on Molokai, a Piece of Paradise, an island apart from the rest! Come share old Hawaii and the beauty of this natural island where life moves at the slower, more gracious pace of another age.

Enjoy living at the beach! Our great East End weather is at your door step all year round and so is the beach, just a few steps away. Molokai is a special place as is our comfortable Hawaiian style home – come and let the cares and stress of your everyday life slip quietly away. The Beach Home is a spacious 1,600 square feet and sleeps up to 5 people in a master and guest bedrooms. Enjoy all the comforts of home – tropical furnishings, large kitchen, dining, living areas, and an ocean view lanai (deck), all the amenities included.

Our beach home rests on one of the very few safe and clear swimming beaches on Molokai, Waialua Beach, protected by an outer reef and our Northeast exposure. Become a beachcomber on our sandy beach or just relax and watch the world go by or take a spectacular sunrise beach walk or watch the night lights of Maui dance to the gentle sounds of the ocean. In the winter season you can sit and watch whales as they frolic playfully in the Channel.

We invite you to visit our unique beach front home on secluded Molokai and experience the ultimate, relaxing and satisfying vacation of a lifetime.

Come to Molokai and enjoy it in style at The Aloha Beach House!

Amenities

Perfect for Families and Couples! This one of a kind, Hawaiian style 1600 sq ft beach home sleeps five (5) people. There are two (2) bedrooms with high ceilings and ceiling fans – Master bedroom with one (1) king size bed, Guest Bedroom with three (3) twin beds; one (1) bathroom with tub. The only shower is a private outside hot/cold shower with views of Maui.  Lanais (decks) are located on both sides of the house for comfortable outdoor living.  We built a spacious kitchen, dinning and living room which all open up with large glass doors to the front lanai, the beach and gorgeous ocean views!  For your well being and your enjoyment, we provide an environment as green, healthy, and harmonious as possible.  Pesticides are used only in an emergency, recycling is available, all detergents and cleaning products are as nontoxic and bio-degradable as possible on rural Molokai, and finally we purchase Carbon Credits to off set our business' carbon foot print.  For those who smoke, please do so outside.

A welcome bouquet of tropical flower arrangements,and locally grown fruit await you upon your arrival.

• All Linens and Towels,Soaps and Paper products provided
• Spectacular Views ~ Steps to the Ocean ~ Landscaped Yard
• Fully equipped Kitchen with Microwave, Dishwasher, Small Appliances
• Satellite Dish TV, VCR, CD/Tape Player, Stereo, Movies, CD's, Video Library
• Phone, Ceiling Fans
• Washer/Dryer – detergent supplied
• Beach towels and chairs
• Barbecue
• Outdoor hot/cold shower
• Parking
• Safe for valuables

MOLOKAI - ON THE BEACH

Experience Virgin Hawaii where life moves at the slower, more gracious pace of another age. A unique Hawaiian style home sitting right on the white sand beach of Waialua. Recommended by Frommer's Guide as a "Hidden Gem".

The Accommodation features: An impeccably decorated, 2-bedroom / 1 bath home with 1,600 sq. ft. of living space (sleeps 5 people - perfect for families) Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, small appliances, water purifier Satellite dish TV, VCR, CD & tape player, sterio, CD and video library Lanai (deck), BBQ, outdoor shower, beach towels & chairs.

The Location: Nestled on the lush east end of Molokai within steps of the ocean. Gorgeous views of the Islands of Maui and Lanai.

Things to See & Do: Beachcomb the white sands of Waialua Beach Watch whales breach the water from the lanai Sit in the comfy chairs and watch the clouds roll by Experience serenity and tranquility.

Rates and Policies: 2 people 6 nights or less = $260/night All Applicable Taxes Inclusive 3-5 people 6 nights or less = $280/night All Applicable Taxes Inclusive 2 people weekly rate = $250/night All Applicable Taxes Inclusive 3-5 people weekly rate = $270/night All Applicable Taxes Inclusive Cleaning fee $150 Deposit $200 No refund for cancellations within 60 days of arrival. $25 fee for cancellations before 60 days. 50% downpayment at time of booking - balance due 60 days prior to arrival.

For more information, please contact: Allan & Catherine Rietow, Hosts c/o Cool Waves, Inc. 1191 Kuhio Hwy., Ste. 24 Kapaa, Hawaii 96746 Tel. (808) 828-1100 or 1-888-828-1008 (toll free) Fax (808) 828-2199 Email: INQUIRY FORM

Darling's at the airport now, waiting to board the 10.30am plane. Though I keep telling him I shall give him a surprise by knocking on his hotel room door but it's not gonna happen lah. Haha. Like I say, the air tickets within short notice is SO FREAKING expensive!!! Like S$400+, I can take SQ liaos. But well, I would rather save up the money for other purpose loh. Haha.

Took half day and made a trip to HDB Hub for our 2nd appointment. I left on time but also reached at 1.10pm sharp and probably cuz I took the long long way, had to walk one big round. But Darling was LATE!!! Haha. Though he managed to make it, cuz when he arrived it's our queue number liaos. Lucky, if not we have to wait for dunno how long.
Had a good luff during with the CS serving us, Jamilah. The whole scenario is so funny lah. Thanks to Darling and his crappy and lame jokes. We were all laughing away throughout the whole process, think the office is full of our voices and laughters. Haha.
The session ended with Jamilah saying,'He very jovial lah' Haha.

We will only be going HDB Hub again when it's time to get our keys. Hehe. Expected completion is 2012 but we can expect to get our keys 6 months to 1 year earlier.
Darling is anticipating that we will get our keys by mid 2012 or end 2011.

We went for lunch at LJS after our appointment. Darling dun really like LJS but he always eat with me. Haha. Been awhile since I ate liaos hor. Cuz there's no LJS near office mah. Bought lunch back for Bro also.

Darling and I were discussing on our venues again, and there might be some changes. Initially I wasn't very keen on the 'new' idea, but after considering and weighing the pros and cons, I actually like the idea. Haha. I like the idea of building up a empty area to something lovely and memorable, every little elements are from our very own ideas and touches. Darling ensure me that he will take up the full responsibility of the decorations, it will definitely be what I want and I will be happy.
There's alot of hassles when it comes to DIY, but I guess it will be really different and more meaningful. ANd I have been looking around for venues which we can actually relax and take our own sweet time, no time constraints like 4 hours or 3 hours where we have to clear the area. Some place where we can relax, chat and drink after the whole ceremony. And I guess this option is something worth considering.
And now when I like the idea, there might be some problems we have to solve first before we can really do it. Haha.

There's really like so many elements which we have to think and do etc... Writing down all the stuffs required and need some brainstorming. We shall pick on each other's brains. Haha.
Darling say leave the compilation of songs to him, so I gave him a deadline to do all the compilation.

It seems like a long wait before we get our flat, but actually the time frame is just nice I guess. All the short intervals in between for us to clear one thing after another. If everything goes as per planned, 09 will be our ROM, 2011/2012 we will be getting our flat liaos and also have to prepare for our wedding(customary)! That's like so soon loh!!!
Once our flat is here, we have to do the renovation, get all the furnishings etc... Gonna spend a bomb on all these. After which, another bomb for our customary. Haha.

I'm also exploring different themes, browsing through magazines and websites for ideas. When I was younger, I always wanted a Fairytale ROM/Wedding, I guess Fairytale is like a fantasy for almost every girl. But I dun really want a fairytale wedding or rom now, looking at something else.

And we do not wanna spend too much on just a ROM cuz there will be customary and other things up and coming. Darling have set up a budget for the ROM actually, so we shall try to work within the budget. Knowing me, I seldom work within budget but he's there to help. Haha.

I miss him!!!=( Darling be back on Friday night, late night after which he will be flying again on Monday and back on Friday again, flying again on Monday. His routine for the next 2 weeks.

We got a new camera!!!
Canon Ixus i7!

Happy like bird. Haha. And we got it at a real good price! Haha. But we didn't managed to get the camcorder. Well... Try again next time. Initially thought we can bring the camcorder to BKK and Darling can start filiming our shopping scenes. We actually shot like 4 or more tapes when we went HK! Haha. So nice!

I guess each and every girl look forward to their one very important day, the day where their bf propose to them and they proceed to the next step of their life, where they embark a new journey together. However I think it's important to note that a lavish wedding does not necessary mean a everlasting marriage.
Is a proposal really important? It is I guess. Depends on how you see it. Some couples mutually agree to get married, therefore no need for proposal. For our case, though I know this is the guy I'm gonna married already, we have already gotten our flat and we are already planning for our rom/wedding, however a proposal still need to come in first before our ROM becaues it's gonna be something real meaningful. Something that you will remember for the rest of your life and perhaps when the things get tough in the relationship, there's something to bring back happy memories. The proposal, the wedding etc...

But I realize alot of people make the proposal a must, they demand it from their BF/FH. Or it becomes like a peer pressure kind of thing where everyone is asking, 'So, have your bf propose?'' Makes you feel like you have to have a proposal, if not like very 没有面子.
I think it should come naturally though.

Most importantly, both the couple must enjoy the process of building up their love, their future. There should be more laughter instead of anger. Both should learn to compromise, listen to each others' ideas and discuss instead shut the other party out completely.
The wedding is about both of you, not just either party. If you watch Sex 'n' City, Carrie let the wedding be bigger than BIG and end up what happen? He ran away. Haha.

Cookie's very nuai today. Dunno why, yesterday night she slept like a log. Totally gone that kind. And these days, she always sit at one special corner where she will look up at her food, her meaty stuffs and wag her tail. We took a video yesterday, will upload soon. I have to upload it on YouTube cuz that's the only way I can and I know how to post videos on Wordpress. It's not for anyone to comment on, therefore comments are already disabled.

One thing about our new venue, DOGS not allowed.
Shit.
Darling say we will smuggle in, try. Haiz.

I have been told that I have lived under the old Chinese curse, “May you lead an interesting life.” I’ve been told that I write a pretty good story. I’ve also been told that I’m totally full of shit. We’ll see…

This blog has a purpose. Its purpose is to challenge your and my, precious clichés and belief systems, especially about ourselves and this illusion we call “life.” It will also make you think, if you let it. Above all, it will (hopefully) make you laugh, because laughter is the best reminder we have that we are all created by a Happy God with a cosmic sense of humor…

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As of 9/19/2008 here are the stats for the Aloha Neighborhood. This week I’ve changed the stats to only count the sales from the last 7 days to give a better reflection of what is going on in the neighborhood during any given week.

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Click here to view the last few weekly reports and the averages since I started keeping stats

For a complete list of homes for sale in the Aloha Neighborhood, please call or Click here, to request an update.

If you are interested in selling your home for top dollar in the quickest amount of time, please contact me anytime at 503-524-9494 or Click here to send me an e-mail requesting further information.

Todd Clark - broker
Kastings & Associates
Phone: (503)524-9494
Fax: (503)622-8739
Todd@IFoundYourNewHome.com
www.ifoundyournewhome.com

Here's a new message from Kaleo Ching to his students:

Aloha everyone,

Mahalo for sharing with Elise and me! Seeing photos of you with your masks and art fills us with much aloha!

• We just added maskmaking video clips, plus 300 new photos of you all on our Flickr site.
• We've reorganized our Flickr site so it's easier for you to find yourself and your masks/art. Just click on the name of the class or school (i.e. JFK University, Acupressure, Chi Nei Tsang, CIIS, Hawaiian Lomilomi, etc.) within the Faces of Your Soul Maskmaking collection.
• I've commented on your photos and linked them to your websites/blogs. Someone was recently contacted by a publisher in India and offered payment to use the photo of her mask in a book they're publishing!
• If you want me to link your photo to your website/blog, edit what I wrote, or prefer not to be included in our Flickr 'Ohana, please email me (lotus@kaleoching.com).
• View our Chi Kung and Maskmaking videos on YouTube or here.

Aloha ke akua,

Kaleo

Elise Dirlam Ching and Kaleo Ching are the authors of Faces of Your Soul: Rituals in Art, Maskmaking, and Guided Imagery with Ancestors, Spirit Guides, and Totem Animals, and Chi and Creativity, Vital Energy and Your Inner Artist.

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The US Navy destroyer USS Chung-Hoon gets a traditional welcome at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Find the poster, framed print, 12-month calendar or postcard set at The PatriArt Gallery.

USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted Hawaii community leaders and educators Sept. 9, while conducting training operations off the coast of Oahu.

The visit to the GW was part of Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet's distinguished visitors (DV) embarkation program. The tour gave local leaders the opportunity to experience life firsthand aboard a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier.

Guests experienced the takeoff and landing of the 1,092-feet runway and toured the working areas of some of the 5,000-plus Sailors.

"The entire 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience is something I will always treasure," said Kimi-Anne Houston-Sur of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii.

"Having the opportunity to land and takeoff on a carrier is a fantastic experience and getting to be up close and personal on the flight deck to witness takeoffs and landings is an experience beyond true description."

The DV embarkation program also helped complete a personal ambition.

"A 'cat' and a 'trap' have been on my 'bucket list' for years. Now I can die a fulfilled man," said John Bates of the Armed Services YMCA.

While the takeoff and landing are more obvious sources of excitement, for some DVs the opportunity to meet the Sailors was an eye-opening experience.

"These are kids that are making a difference in the job that they are doing, so that things are running safely," said Derrick Kang, director of college counseling for the Mid-Pacific Institute. "As a high school counselor, it was helpful for me to hear and see this. I came off the ship with a greater respect for the military. While I suggest the academies to many students, I won't be so hesitant to suggest the military."

For some, the experience left them with a strengthened sense of patriotism.

"I left your program feeling proud to be a U.S. citizen and proud of what our military is doing. I walked away feeling that I should not only encourage students to apply for the academies, but that enlisting wouldn't be a bad thing," said Kang.

George Washington departed San Diego Aug. 21 to begin the journey to Yokosuka, Japan, where it will replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the United States' only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier.
Luke Perry

I haven't forgotten about this. I've just been super busy with rotations. I'll be sure to update in 2 weeks though :) Till then, take care.

p.s. isn't this cute? they're made out of stamps.

First:   For so many of you that called me a Taylor hater and call this the "hate blog", you really never ever read what was said here did you?  If you had, you would find wit, cynicism for sure, but you would also find truth and one person's opinion.  I never spoke for the minions or for anyone other than myself.  I never understood the amount of disdain and offense taken by my words.   A whole lot of people agreed with me though, more than not and sure I got tough on Taylor, but this is a personal blog NOT A FANSITE, and is in no way affiliated with Taylor himself or his "people".  And this blog was not affiliated with Mfoya either, I was kindly allowed to use the name so people could find us.

Second:  I started this blog as a personal blog.  Everyone wanted to keep talking Taylor after Mfoya left and this blog kind of took on a life of it's own.  Good or Bad, I did my best to speak my mind and to relay the thoughts of others, taking massive heat from more than you can imagine most of the time.  Honestly, it never swayed me though.  I was brought up to believe in our consitutional rights.  I believe in freedom of speech, along with the other doctrines.  I may have hurt some feelings, but I never stated fact unless it could be backed up.  It was opinions, frustrations and sure a whole lot of Taylor angst.  When I would try to get off of Taylor as subject matter,  I was asked to go back to it.  I did try and mix it up.  Many of you enjoyed my early memory blogs.  Unfortunately thanks to 15 minutes of insanity, I had to stop writing those.  Those blogs were very personal memories for me and to have her disrespect my deceased father by bashing me and himand my memories on other sites, just was enough for me.  I will continue writing them now, but they will stay protected,  out of respect for myself and my family; What the hell is left of them.

Third:  I want to thank all of you who supported me through Taylorland and Taylordrama.  Couldn't have done it without your friendship and your feedback.  It truly was a rollercoaster ride but looks like the cyclone has crash landed.  All of you helped get me through some very tough times in my life and I hope I helped some of you as well.  To those who have left already, I do miss you, we miss you.  The dust is settling, might be time to come back and visit in real life.  Not Tay life.  that is done now.  If anything interesting comes up with him, I might bring it up, but now we are gonna go back to real life, real blogs, guest blogs, lots of those.  Send me your stories, your poems, your memories, your angst, your pain, I'll post it.  And if everyone still wants to talk about Taylor, go for it, I'm not going anywhere, I'm just riding out the storm of life.  I may not be here as much, but the blog isn't closing and we can take whatever direction we want.

Tell me what you want to hear, what do you want me to blog about?  As I said above, send me yours, I would love to share them.  Let's get some open discussion out there and Dick don't you dare desert us now.  We can still perv, I'm having a major Prison Break perv thing going on right now, just sayin.........

But no matter, this blog is my peace, my freedom of speech, my voice and my opinions and feelings.  I never understood why if I offended people, they insisted on reading anyway.  I know personally if something or someone upsets me, I avoid them/it like the plague.  Don't need the drama.  But I think many wanted the drama, took pleasure in keeping the games going and the anger in the forefront.  I hope some of you came out of this with some good friends and good feelings.  We have all been through a lot together and although we agreed to disagree, we still behaved like adults and spoke our minds.  (well most of us, many of our visitors couldn't grasp the adult theme).  So there it is, Mfoya wherever you are, thanks for a great ride.  I hope someday, for those who have left, we will all come together again for something spectacular.  It's safe to go in the water again.   So for now.....

Peace! see ya soon.

Morph Out!

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