fisherman at shell beach

Evening in Wainiha

Here's a little taste of what it is like here in Wainiha at dusk. Sure wish I could get the birds singing their goodnight song!

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The back parking spot

My new rock garden

Driveway

More of the Driveway

Cottage from the main house

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Orchids in the tangelo tree, kalo bed, and the outdoor shower behind the bamboo screen on the corner of the ohana (cottage)

One of the many different butterflies that grace this place.

This area is where I start my vegetable starts, and my kalo (taro) bed. I have three different kinds of taro. A red kalo ( kumu ula ula) a black taro (kumu ele ele) and a regular taro mana ulu. I cover the bed with ti & banana leaves for mulch as it has been pretty dry of late

Here is another look. This is the drive way, and front gate by the road. Again I am sorry for the blurry pictures

Hale Manu taking shape

Well I gotta say this little "project" here in wainiha is starting to take shape. This morning after spending several hours cutting, raking, cutting, hauling, clearing, I took a moment to just be with the place. Finally it is starting to feel less like a "project" and more like a home. And so much cleaner! When we got this place there was so much garbage, over-grown vegetation, and two unfinished structures. A peace is starting to settle here, and all the little critters love to hang out in our little haven, even the wild pigs! I have found they do not like impatients so I can grow those. I've started a little vegetable garden, and lovingly tend the mango, banana, citrus and avocado trees. Havent had much luck with the papaya, but I am determined! There are so many different hues of green. The orchids are loving their new home as well. Thinking the next project will be nesting boxes, so that I can get some eggs from the hens. All the fowl are wild as well. Here are a few pictures, sorry about the blurry pics. Something is giong on with my camera:-}

More babies

We got some more baby chicks here at Hale Manu (bird house) oh yeah and a few more orchids.

Cocka doodeley doo! Here's a giveaway for you!

Please check out Belle Vista's beautiful blog. Barb has such a creative touch and talent, her site is a feast for the eyes, and her anniversary giveaway is pretty awesome as well. Good luck to all and thank you so much Barb!

http://barbsgoodlife.blogspot.com/2010/01/anniversary-giveaway.html

Pass or no pig!

Today I was reading my local newspaper online, and came across an aritcle regarding the powerhouse, and a bit of it's history. This powerhouse is located up the road a bit from me. It looks a bit different these days, but it is still generating power from the water that is feed from the pali above the wainiha valley.

"In 1903, Kaua‘i’s McBryde Sugar Co. sent Waioli-born William Rowell (1845-1916) to Wainiha to negotiate a lease with its Hawaiian owners, the Wainiha Hui, for the water power rights of Wainiha Stream and a site for a hydroelectric power plant.
Rowell’s actual proposal, which the president of the hui supported, was to lease the water power of Wainiha from the Wainiha Hui for $1,500 a year, for a term of 50 years, along with sites for a powerhouse, pole lines, roads, etc.
A meeting at which a vote would be taken, to be followed by a luau, was arranged, and on the morning of that day, the president, eager for a favorable resolution to Rowell’s proposal, saw the luau cook and said, “I want you to see to it that this pig is thoroughly cooked! When the resolution is passed, then it will be properly done, not before.” And when he opened his palm to display a gold coin, the cook caught on and said, “sure.”
During the meeting, one hui member opposed to Rowell’s proposal expressed the opinion of some members when he said, “If you give the haole a foothold, it is good-bye to your independence.”
But others, dissatisfied with small earnings from their shares of Wainiha Hui, sided with another member when he stated, “If he will pay us for it, I say let him have it.”
Still others were more concerned with the unanticipated delay in cooking the pig than in voting, and grew impatient while the cook continued to tell them, one by one, “not done yet.”
At last, the cook informed the hui that the pig would “not be done until the resolution was passed,” and realizing it was a case of “no vote, no pig,” they passed it. "

ALOHA

The colors of Kauai

Everyday I am taken aback by the many beautiful colors this island holds. All of these photos were taken within minutes of our place, and I still pinch myself every day! So greatful and thankful for the splendor of it all

When you feel like giving up

The highlight of my week is Sundays. On Sundays I get to meet with people in a common purpose of seeking the spirit of God. Sundays allow me to rest, to get out of the valley, play my ukulele and sing with the church choir. Sundays allow me a chance to hear Gods message through the eyes of our Kahu (pastor). This sunday was very meaningful for me. The topic was "When you feel like giving up". Lately I have felt like that a lot. When I was younger my ability to deal with adversity was pretty strong, but as I have grown older my ability has been diminished. But today I was reminded that I dont have to do it all, there is hope. Kahu reminded me that when I feel like giving up I can

TELL GOD HOW I FEEL Psalm 34:18 "If your heart is broken , you'll find God right there; if your kicked in teh gut , He'll help you catch your breath"!

WOW what a promise. Ever been kicked in the gut? I bet many of you have. Been there, does not feel good, and GOD IS THERE, and not only that I have the promise He'll help me catch my breath. Dont know about ya'all but, I could use a little breather right now.

SEE GOD FOR WHO IS REALLY IS Psalm 143:5, 8 "I remember the days gone by; I think about all that you have done, I bring to mind all your deeds. remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you"

ASK GOD Psalm 143:8 "my prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go." Psalm 142:3 "when I am ready to give up, He knows what I should do."

TRUST GOD Psalm 28:7 "The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him, and he helps me."

BE BRAVE. BE STRONG. DONT GIVE UP. EXPECT GOD TO GET HERE SOON!!

Birthmas

Hmmmm What could be underneath this pretty old cake cover?

Why the best birthday cake ever!

Christmas in a box

My brother Paul coined a new word for me "Birthmas". Birthmas is what we use for those of us who happened to come into the world between Christmas and the New Year! I had a lovely Birthmas this year. God was good and brought me my guy :-), Christmas in a box, and the best birthday cake I have ever had. My neighbors up the street made me a delicious sherry cake. IT was a first for me and I hope not the last. Thank you so much Kathy and Brysone, for your friendship, and my delicious cake.

This year I am greatful and happy that my birthmas brought me those I love, and well wishes from those that love me, for new friends, and old. The more birthmas's that pass for me the more I realize it is all about relationships.

Good to be back!

AAHhh back to Blogger land. I had some Malware highjack my computer. Guess my super duper "oh you have to buy this expensive virus program it gets everything software" did not work!!! So after a few trips to town, my puter is scrubbed cleaned and ready to reconnect with blog land!!! I have really missed being able to leave comments on some of my favorite blogs. SO if you were a wondering where I have been (is anybody listening?) thats my story and I am sticking to it!!!

Well I better get on to making some changes here and into the new year!!!!

Aloha! Paula

GLory to the King

Hark the Herald Angels sing, glory to our risen King!!!

What is your christmas wish?

SO my fellow bloggers, I am curious to know what is your christmas wish? I'll give you a little hint as to what mine is. Can you guess?

Ruby

Ruby

Such a sweet friend

Decorations of christmas past

Not having access to my normal christmas decorations,while desires for all things holly and ivy gave way to postings of christmas past

FAITH*~*HOPE*~*LOVE*~*

STATEMENT OF FAITH

I believe in You, O God, Eternal Spirit, God of our Savior Jesus Christ and our God, and to Your deeds I testify: You call the worlds into being, create persons in Your own image, and set before each one the ways of life and death. You seek in holy love to save all people and nations by Your righteous will, declared through prophets and apostles. In Jesus Christ, the man of Nazareth, our crucified and risen Savior, You have come to me and others, and shared our common lot, conquering sin and death and reconciling the world to Yourself. You bestow upon me Your Holy Spirit, creating and renewing the Church of Jesus Christ, binding in covenant faithful people of all ages, tounges and races. You call me into Your Church to accept the cost of joy of discipleship, to be Your servant of others, to proclaim the gospel to all the world and resist the powers of evil, to share in Christ's baptism and eat at His table, to join others in His passion and victory. You promise to all who trust You, forgiveness of sins and fullness of grace, courage in the struggle for justice and peace, Your presence in trial and rejoicing, and eternal life in Your realm which has no end. Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto You.
Amen

A Blog within a blog

Gotta laugh at myself that I am annoucing an update for another blog within my blog. check it out! http://relaxonkauai.blogspot.com/