New Garden Art -- Mo'o

View is when you first come in the gate to our property.

"Stanley" has been protected with sprayed layers of FlexSeal

In mid June I posted the story about my wanting to create a Mo'o -- a lizard-dragon like the beings recorded in Hawaiian mythology. I included photos of the beginning process of making a mo'o sculpture.  Mo'o June Entry

CLICK  PHOtO to read about  "da silly slippa's"

Although I've never done this kind of thing before, I figured the best way to learn is to just do it!

"Stanley" (yes, he told me that was his name) now stands watch, perched high on an outcropping of lava -- visible just as you drive in the gate. This is an beautiful feature of lava that flowed (years ago) directly across what is now our driveway.

One of the issues that came up near the end of the construction was that his toes were a little vulnerable on such a rough surface. My friend in Honaunau suggested, giggling, that maybe he just needed some authentic Hawaiian "slippa's" -- so that part of the story is also included -- for giggles.

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Now You Don't See It....

NOW YOU DO!! 

Thirty-One years ago, when Phil wrote an ad in the Santa Cruz personals column, he said he "wanted a woman who would inspire his creativity and he hers." That's the way it has been since the very first year. He helped me establish a successful museum-store related business called Ancient Art (which I sold ten years later.)

Look way over on the right side

A few years later, when I asked him what he would like to do he said "open a gallery" and we did, selling that successful business 22 years later before retiring and moving to the Big Island. So, together we have had a lot of fun with our ability to both imagine and envision and to creatively manifest what we don't yet see. And we have fun looking at things differently.

The other night as we were getting ready for bed, I thought I saw something move in the bathroom window, but after looking more closely there was nothing there. Moments later, however, I was able to catch the movement again, and sure enough there was something there -- a little camouflaged house gecko. So, here's a couple photos of the bathroom window including close-up of how hard he would be to spot.

What we envision - could be screened

Usable NEW space is about 20x40 feet

Now here's another visual trick. Over the years, we have worked to clear away invasive species of bushes, trees and vines all around the property, but especially the front half where we discovered several lovely lava features. This last year, we have spent a lot of time clearing a very large section of lava that is now big enough to envision what "could be." See what you think! There's this project along with the ongoing development of a large fountain-pond also featuring lava. Both will take time, of course, so we will keep you posted on both.

It's All About the Dogs!

"mine"  "no mine"  "hey, move over" "headin to the mezzanine"  "get your foot outta my face"
"i was here first" "wanna trade?"

Our routines have been seriously interrupted! Chores are slipping, the grass is ready to mow, the garbage is overflowing along with recyclables. But right now at the Haysmer's hale, it IS all about the dogs.

Morning routine now finds us sitting in rattan chairs coffee mugs in hand -- simply transfixed watching puppies taking turns having breakfast.

Here's little mamma (I'I Lani) with her four gorgeous pups. We are preparing 6-7 protein rich meals daily, high nutrition puppy chow, and other healthy treats. She is partial to lamb and rice, but her favorite treat are "chicken cubes."



We buy a whole rotisserie chicken and save the skin, and all the bones that get tossed into a pot of simmering water for 3-4 hours. After cooling, we run it in the blender and pour it into an ice cube tray. They are added to her water 2-3 times a day to help keep up her milk production.

Both Reba (grandma) and Poko (uncle) have been extremely well behaved and very respectful of the lanai area which they know is off limits. They get lots of pats and treats for good behavior.

Admittedly, this maybe more than you wanted to know, but no apologies from us
! At the Haysmer's right now, it is all about the dogs!