Views Above and Below

Looking down at our acre - greenhouse, deck of carport, ohana and house roof, 

Recently we discovered a buddy** of Phil's has a drone with a camera. In trade for our loaning him scaffolding for his painting job, he offered to do a fly-over of our property. What a really cool perspective of our property.

Last night we had a huge storm blow in, dropping FIVE inches of rain in about 12 hours!! During the cacophony our little princess I'I Lani delivered her pups. There were only two, and sadly, one died (no apparent reason.) Her first litter (before we got her) was difficult. The little girl will have a choice of eight full "faucets"and will undoubtedly grow fat and spoiled.

Momma Lani with her chocolate baby girl

Here's Unko Poko practicing his new duties with a pseudo-pup.

Mahalo for all those who participated in the "Puppy Lottery" - we are donating $40 to the local "Rainbow Friends Animal Sanctuary" in Kea'au. Kate was the one who won the "Puppy Lottery" and is now sleeping with her Corgi "puppy" curled up under her chin.)

** If you are interested in having a drone-eye view of your property, his name is Clive and you can reach him at Phantom@PunaPhantom.com

Aerial view - mahalo to www.weather.com

We just found another GREAT photo "view from above" that shows the latest SNOWFALL on both Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. At 14,000 feet elevation, we can see them on our drive into town -- an exquisite site!

Notice the RED?  Yes, that is lava flowing from Pu'u O'o vent from Kilauea volcano out to the ocean. Remember -- It was lava from this very vent that, two years ago, almost divided our Pahoa Village in half. We all remain thankful that the flow stopped only yards from town, diverted itself, and began to flow back toward the ocean. We live with the constant reminder of the vulnerability and inspiration of living on an island comprised of five volcanoes!