life in the old lane

Need a waste basket, hat, bowl, fan, etc. This guy will make you one while you wait.

And, another Kona moment…

 

No photos worth keeping from the parade. But, it was still fun. Bon dancing on the pier this evening.

What a fine way to start the day.

 

The iPod leaves much to be desired as a camera. But, the best camera is always the one you have in your hand.

Walked 4.25 miles today. Did some very light reading. That was about it for the day.

While I was on my walk I was listening to a Jimmy Buffet playlist… I know, not exactly quality listening. All of a sudden, my iPod decides I really should be listening to Bach Mass in B Minor… Was the iPod trying to tell me something? And, if so – what??? I have almost 14 GB of music on my iPod. Why would it decide to play Bach? Especially his Requiem Mass. Why not one of the Brandenburg Concerto?

Somehow, when I moved my Lightroom Catalog to the new computer – somehow – I ended up with two catalogs. Don’t know how it happened. But, I am glad I discovered it. And, I think I got it all sorted out.

Yesterday I swam into a “ball” of opelu

Whew! Did I ever feel better after the returns started piling up last night. It is Morning in America for Democrats. Maybe it is even safe to be a liberal again.

I took a big loss in the stock market today – but that is a small price to pay to avoid a Prez Romney and Senator Allen.

A homemade sign and a shave ice. That is all it takes in Kona.

Nice nice day today. A little laundry. A little swimming. A little photography. Lots of hoping for the best tomorrow.

I have been working on my wireless connection. It is getting better.

Had a very lazy Sunday. Spam musubi and most excellent strawberry mochi for lunch.

Yesterday I was feeling OK about the election. Not so sure today. Maybe, I have only been looking for silver linings. Then our local paper had a horror story article about how Paul Ryan could actually be elected president if the Electoral College can not get it done… If the House of Representatives gets to elect the president. As I said – horror story.

We are all vogged in today. But, there were dolphins in the bay and chickens in the trees. So, all is well in Kona.

I am starting to feel a tiny bit hopeful about the election. Hoping that the goodguys will at least keep either the Presidency or the Senate. Of course, my vision could be distorted – out here in the very blue Pacific.

Almost settled in and jetlag almost over. But, the dreaded cookbook project did not die. It was lying in wait for my return. Not a problem. It is the least I can do for the good people who entertain Mr C …

New photo project. 28 days – street shooting in B/W from the hip. I am not very good at shooting from the hip. But, if you are going to survive street shooting in Kona – that is how you have to do it. It might not be “nice”. But, it is legal.

Once again – an “Only in Kona” moment.

All settled into the new digs. And, we got word from the apartment manager back in Arlington – the apartment didn’t leak and the power stayed on during Monday-Tuesday’s storm.

The internet “service” isn’t woking nicely. Can not upload a picture. Hope I can get it sorted out. There is free internet in the lobby. But, I like internet in my room. Gotta putter around with it…

Well, I can upload a picture from the lobby wifi… Will continue fussing around.