Marching into March

YELLOW is rainfall for 2016 - so far

This blog entry is a little potpourri of the last week or so.  Although it is hard to imagine Hawaii having a drought, it is true -- and we are feeling it here in Puna on the Big Island! Just look at this rain chart and you will see how badly we need rain -- just like our friends back on the mainland.  Last year's January and February were both dry, but this year has been even worst.


Sunday we attended a presentation by our local Lelani Hula Halau which has been offering classes here in Leilani for many years under the guidance of their kumu (teacher) who was able to come and see them on Sunday.

Here is a lovely photo of them gathered just after the performance. They were accompanied by PUKA (Puna 'Ukulele & Kanikapila Association.) Kanikapila is a style of Hawaiian music that is impromptu, like a jam session, that would typically take place at the beach or a family gathering.

PUKA at local Pahoa Parade

"But Mom, where's her tail?"

The annual Westminster Dog Show happened a few days ago too. Of course we all watched together as a family.  We feel the corgi dogs are often given the short end of the stick (no pun intended).  POKO (standing) had a crush on this year's entry -- a sweet little girl corgi named "Annie Oakley."

And finally, this week we uncovered yet ANOTHER buried vehicle -- this makes the third!  Early on we found one up near the front of the property -- a tire and part of a chassis.

Next we found disparate chunks of a classic old blue hippie van and used parts of it in yard art.  Now we have uncovered part of a yellow bus -- and while it may be the perfect pairing with the old van, we hope this represents that last of the vehicle archaeology!!