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Sweet Pea
Aloha
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 Posted - 04/23/2007 : 1:19:35 PM
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Originally posted by Pua Kai
I even found a pareo way out there!
Oh oh... being a hula dancer, I can be a 'pareo addict'...  |
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Elaine
Akahai
USA
98 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2007 : 05:25:09 AM
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Hi Everyone,
Some of you may remember me from Winter Camp--I'm Taylor's mom.
We're going to be in Kailua (Oahu) prior to camp and wanted to invite anyone who was passing through on their way to AMC for a "potluck" and song fest the Saturday evening before camp.
Let me know if you can make it.
Elaine |
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2007 : 10:28:09 AM
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Aloha all -
The Aloha Camp online store is back up and running, so be sure to check out our groovy collection of t-shirts and other handy items.
New for this year: lotsa colors, including the ever-popular black. Get down with your bad self!
http://www.cafepress.com/alohacampstore
Don't forget, we can't carry lots of shirts to Moloka`i (our messanger geckoes have complained...) so be sure to order your camp T-shirts soon!
Mark |
Edited by - Mark on 04/25/2007 12:06:09 PM |
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Davey
Akahai
USA
53 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2007 : 10:44:11 AM
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Hmmmm ....
But will I look like those skinny model guys in my 2X?
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
1206 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2007 : 8:56:30 PM
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Some questions I would like to ask:
I know that there may be others attending both the workshops on Maui and Moloka'i in tandem. The thing is that on Sunday, when Keola's camp starts, George's campers will be performing at the Maui Slack Key Festival. We usually stay all day to enjoy the whole concert, then go out for dinner somewhere. That means that we either have to miss dinner to go to Moloka'i that evening, or go early Mondaymorning but take a chance on missing some classes.
Does anyone remember the website for the Ferry, and has anyone flown from Ka'anapali airport to Moloka'i? The commercial flight from Kahalui leaves very early (too early) in the morning, unless you want to go later and go through Honolulu. Seems silly to go to Oahu when you can see Moloka'i from Lahaina!
Any other options? (No, not paddling.)
Looking forward to all that aloha spirit.
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marzullo
`Olu`olu
USA
923 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2007 : 02:40:32 AM
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hi julie!
the ferry web site is at http://www.molokaiferry.com/ferry.html. the crossing is smoother, usually, in the morning...
all of the flights from ka'anapali head to honolulu, so you'd need to catch a flight back to kaunakakai.
aloha,
keith
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Davey
Akahai
USA
53 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2007 : 06:13:20 AM
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Aloha on this glorious (in northern Idaho) morning!
Realizing it's still early ...
Tami and I have transportation pretty well set for all legs of the AMC trip EXCEPT for getting from the ferry back to the airport to catch a United flight at 9:30 p.m. on June 30.
Catching the 4 p.m. ferry from Molokai to Lahaina.
Any chance of hopping aboard with others with similar itinerary that evening? We'll have a couple backpacks and a couple instruments. 
Otherwise, is there a shuttle that makes this run?
Mahalo,
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
1206 Posts |
Posted - 05/15/2007 : 8:18:07 PM
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Hi Keith,
Thanks for the Ferry info. We took it last time we went to AMC, and the only problem was coming back. Several big, burly local guys decided to smoke and drink beer heavily on our way back from Moloka'i to Maui. I was downstairs, it was too windy on top, but since I have asthma, I was having a heck of a time. I could not see myself walking up to the local boys asking them to put their cigs out, so I basically had to suffer through the 90 minutes. Am hoping not to duplicate that experience.
But maybe with the new laws, breathing for us old folks will be easier. (I did have the privilege of turning 60 today.)
I was hoping to hear from Popoki on this site, I know that she works at the Ka'anapali airport and could give me more info...
Aloha, Julie
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Pua Kai
Ha`aha`a
USA
1007 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2007 : 06:36:25 AM
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As you've all probably figured out, the ferry crossing is most likely going to be Very Rough. But when I came back from Moloka'i (because I'd booked the wrong day to fly out based on early info), I had wonderful help from local teens who'd been out on a retreat. They jumped up to me and loaded all my gear including huge heavy dive bag, stowed it, and then when I was starting to get off, made sure everything was taken all the way to the curb so it was the easiest part of my trip. And yes, everyone who wasn't tucked inside close to the front was drenched. Don't even think about riding on the upper deck - it's only nice as you pull out of the dock. From there on, it's an E-ticket water ride. Yes, the waves come up over the bow and drench everyone.
By the way, I believe there are local private air ferries. It costs a bit more, but since it's a short trip, it's not out of the question.
Have fun!!!
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Larry Goldstein
Lokahi
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Posted - 05/16/2007 : 07:27:43 AM
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And yes, everyone who wasn't tucked inside close to the front was drenched.
My two ferry rides in June were wet. My biggest concern was keeping the guitar dry, since the enclosed section of the ferry was crowded and most of the baggage was just stacked on the deck.
My advice if you take the ferry is to get in line early to help ensure you can stow your instrument in a safe place.
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2007 : 11:31:50 AM
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Wet?? You call that wet!!???? A couple of wee waves sprinkle the top deck and ye run for cover, ye scurvey lubbers??? Arrrgh, shiver me timbers.
Seriously, in maybe a couple dozen crossings I've only been on one I'd call rough. (Annie may beg to differ, though....).
That being said, some caution and forethought is always in order. In the afternoon, wind and swells often cause chop to spray over the upper deck. You have two choices-- go below & inside or move to the very front of the upper deck and duck beneath the combing when a big wave hits. Or do like Deb and go for the full frontal splash look.
Incidentally, it's generally choppier on the way back from Moloka`i due to the wind and swell direction.
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My advice if you take the ferry is to get in line early to help ensure you can stow your instrument in a safe place.
There is ample dry stowage just aft of the interior cabin. Yes, it is good idea to get in line early. An even better idea is to to organize a fire-line to pass gear onboard rather than take the "every man-jack fer himself" approach. The trick is to help stack gear in the most efficient maner -- other wise the dry spaces can fill up quickly. Don't be tempted to just leave your stuff on the exposed flat area near where you get on the boat.
BTW: I'll be making the trip in a couple of days -- going to Ka Hula Piko this weekend.
Yo ho ho & a hui hou!
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
1206 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2007 : 7:12:42 PM
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Safe journey, Mark!
Julie
Instruments:
I tried my hand at many!
But haven't mastered any! |
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Popoki
Akahai
USA
88 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2007 : 8:02:52 PM
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Aloha e Julie,
Hope to see you at the Slack Key Festival.
For flights to Molokai, there are not any scheduled ones out of the Kapalua Airport, but you can arrange charters...not sure of the prices. Check out www.paragon-air.com to see what they can do for you. He is usually up flying around 7 in the morning. Pacific Wings also can get you there...not sure of their schedule, prices, or availability. Hope this helps.
Aloha, >^..^<
P.S. Hau'oli la hanau e Julie.....wow 60.....you don't look it.....keep up your wonderful spirit
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Reid
Ha`aha`a
Andorra
1526 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2007 : 02:17:45 AM
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The ferry ride was a blast. Really fun. Sure there was cross wind and we were crosswise to the waves going over in the morning. But, it was no big deal, only 5 - 7 footers - we have paid more for rougher snorkel tours. As Mark said, their was ample dry space for all the instruments, and the people who didn't like Nature went into the enclosed cabin forward. Sarah and were I outside in the back watching the gorgeous views - those views are incomparable. The technique is to hold onto the pole and bend your knees into the waves, or you could sit on a seat and ride like on a horse. Debbie was just taking a sea water bath at the stern and having a lot of fun doing it (Debbie *is* a little pupule or as, we say in New Haven, pazzi, but we like her that way) - we wore our Goretex shell parkas which we have taken everywhere we ever travel for the last 20 years.
On the way back, it was very smooth and the only problem was the smoke that affected Julie. We could ignore it.
Go for it and enjoy it. It is swell part of the experience.
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islandboo
Lokahi
USA
237 Posts |
Posted - 05/17/2007 : 06:20:13 AM
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I cheerfully accept that I am pupule (normal is boring...) However, I cannot express the joy that being sprayed by that salt water brings me. I grew up on boats, and now that I am land-locked in the Midwest I crave being on the sea. I was afraid that after so many decades away from the water I would have some trouble with the wave action, but I have done fine on all of the ferry crossings. Keep the instruments safely in the cabin and get out and enjoy the ride!  |
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Aloha Music Camp - June 2007
