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Mark
Ha`aha`a
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 Posted - 07/10/2008 : 2:39:47 PM
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Whats goin on with the guy in the funny suit?
What funny suit???
OK, I'll stop fooling around.
It is a ti leaf rain cape. After camp quite a few of us went to Pu`u Honua o Honaunau, where there was a wonderful cultural festival going on. Kupuna from all over the island were showing traditional arts such as carving, weaving, kapa pounding, canoe building and much much more. Truly one of the best such events I have been too.
The rain cape was surprisingly light, and unbelievably cool-- in the hot Kona wind it seemed to grab every breeze and create a pool of cool air next to my skin. I felt cooler wearing the cape than just wearing my T shirt.
Next summer's Aloha Camp will coincide with the annual festival; a not to be missed event. I hope they will have a website soon so we can link to it.
cheers,
Mr. Kiwi
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kihoalukid
Lokahi
USA
289 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 2:51:19 PM
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Thats wild, you look like Hedgehog Man  |
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Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 4:26:08 PM
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Originally posted by Mark
I felt cooler wearing the cape than just wearing my T shirt.
Well sure, it's always cooler without any pants.  |
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 07/10/2008 : 4:48:16 PM
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Thats wild, you look like Hedgehog Man
NO!- Kiwi Man!!!
One needs in stay in the Pacific Region after all!!!
Hedgehogs are not of Polynesian origin.. Maori (and Kiwi) are...
(But such Determinations would be helped if he had displayed a pointy beak) 
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 07/10/2008 4:53:45 PM |
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Mark
Ha`aha`a
USA
1628 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2008 : 07:06:32 AM
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(But such Determinations would be helped if he had displayed a pointy beak)
Let's leave my nose out of this... |
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2008 : 12:33:05 PM
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See... looks just like him... even the same stance and expression:
Except the long mid-face protuberance! (I won't mention proboscis)
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
Edited by - Lawrence on 07/11/2008 12:38:49 PM |
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Julie H
Ha`aha`a
USA
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Posted - 07/11/2008 : 1:22:49 PM
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YIKES!
I opened this forum by mistake at work (my computer program was hosed and I was waiting for help). When I got to the bottom of this post I burst out laughing, attracting attention I was not in need of. 
One of the funniest things I've seen on the Internet!
Actually, that festival was really neat. Not only did we get to see malos and kiwi men, but a hukilau in action, which upset several turtles that were caught in the circle of the hukilau participants. But since this hukilau took place in a protected bay, the fish that were rounded up were not really caught in the nets for consumption, prompting several disappointments from locals standing around me. But quite an interesting sight.
Ah, back to work now...
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Lawrence
Ha`aha`a
USA
1597 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2008 : 1:55:07 PM
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I guess that Mark liked his new jacket so much that he has been seen wearing it many times.
Here he was sighted, resting, after a hard day's nite
(when he should be sleeping like a... well... Kiwi):
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And here he is caught wondering what the heck this thread is all about!:
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Mahope Kākou...
...El Lorenzo de Ondas Sonoras |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
5052 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2008 : 03:28:11 AM
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Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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Admin
Pupule
USA
4551 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2008 : 04:12:40 AM
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
5052 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2008 : 01:20:20 AM
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Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
Wanda |
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Claudia
Lokahi
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2008 : 02:08:56 AM
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OK Wanda,here is how you find this particular Taropatcher in those AMC pix from June. The second picture down (under the close-up of Keola) is a picture of three of us from the NY Posse dancing "Pua Mana." I'm the one in the middle.
Also, I am in a picture of Keola's slack key class onstage after singing for Moana's hula class. I'm in the front with Owana Salazar and we are both holding our guitars. I'm the blonde with the white floral top and tan pants. |
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wcerto
Ahonui
USA
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Posted - 07/13/2008 : 02:33:16 AM
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Claudia - thanks so much for letting me know who you are. Looks like you had a lovely time. How nice you are up there playing with Owana! How cool is that! I am sure your dancing Puamana was exceptional. The pics are beautiful as is your singing voice. I remember your Owl's Lullabye.
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Me ke aloha
Malama pono,
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Claudia
Lokahi
USA
152 Posts |
Posted - 07/13/2008 : 03:02:14 AM
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Mahalo, Wanda. I am just a beginner at Hula, so I was thrilled that Mark took the photo of us in the only hula I know! Yes, I actually look like I know what I am doing in Puamana! Just don't ask me to dance anything else (yet...).
Singing with Owana Salazar was unexpected and totally awesome. After our hula band rehearsal, Owana took me aside and offered to work with me for awhile on my Hawaiian singing. So everyone left the tent, but we hung out on stage and she went over my phrasing for the song I did at Open Mic a couple of nights before -"Waiulu." What a generous and lovely person. I was so touched by her aloha and I am trying to do her proud by remembering her helpful words that day. As Brooklyn would put it, it was chicken skin moment #257 at Camp! |
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mele kane
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 07/17/2008 : 3:02:51 PM
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Claudia, great to hear from a fellow camper. It was cool having you and Owana Salazar in two of my slack key classes. I had no idea what to "Kahea" was when Keola said I would be perfect for it. Everyone, "Who's your daddy?" was helping me with their favorites. Owana was the best! To second your opinion, "Owana is a generous and lovely person." I like to let the artist know that I like their music, that I buy their CDs, and that I feel honored if they would take time with me and sign their CD jackets. When Owana just showed up as a student, I was sadened by not being prepared. I have 3 of her CD's. Remember how nice and beautiful she is, she says, "Bruce, here's my address, mail them to me and I will sign them." My shock and disbelief, I think I said you must be kidding. Well, I got home Sunday, put the jackets in the mail (self addresses and a handwritten thank you note) and less than a week I had them autographed with a nice handwritten Mahalo note. What a beautiful thing to do! I'm still floored. All week I was just overjoyed. I would tell people that my feet never touched the ground. I miss Kona, AMC, and all my friends. All ready saving with hopes of next year. I could go on and on ... but my eyes are misty. By the way Wanda, remember Who am I, in Marks guitar class picture, I'm the only one with a Baby Taylor. I haven't met you yet but I have a deep Aloha for anyone who respects Hawaiian culture.
Bruce |
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