The life and times of a true knucklehead – No photos to be used without permission
Woke up at 3:30AM and finally got outta bed at 5:30AM. Went downstairs and had a cup Kona Coffee and Banana Bread on Kalakaua Avenue, watched all the tourists. Took off for work at 8:00AM. Ate lunch at Pearl Harbor Popeye’s. I think it’s so funny to be eating Popeye’s in Hawaii. Got back to the hotel at 6:15PM and met my cousin Christy, her husband Dan and their son Jaz for Sushi at Tokkuri Tei.
Work in Honolulu calls again. Day 1 wake up at 5:00AM, drive to SFO. Arrive in HNL at 11:10AM (local time). Work til 7:40PM (10:40PM to me). Sheraton upgraded me to the Moana Surfrider, Woo Hoo! Ate at Cheeseburger in Paradise. I’m exhausted.
In the 70’s when I was quite younger, I hated going to the barber. Back then it was cool to have long hair… 35 years later I love getting a haircut from Sandy. I never have to make an appointment. I’m the only customer so there’s no waiting and the clippers have more than paid for itself. Unfortunately for Sandy my hair is thick and sticks to everything. I’ve been told it feels like a cactus needles in your clothes.
Since I got a trim, I decided to give the backyard lawn the same treatment. Now only I can make something so simple so complicated. First on my brother-in-law Alex’s suggestion, I bought a dethatching rake. While really effective, it’s hard work. If that wasn’t enough I had to sharpen the mower blades. That entailed removing the blade, clamping it down and taking a file to the edge to remove the large nicks. Then a final polish with a drill mounted stone.
It was all worth it because when I finished, Sandy brought me a calamansi Margarita.
This year we had a small get together, just family & dogs of course.
Yesterday, the Bay Bridge was closed for construction over the Labor Day weekend. The ferries were running all day so I decided to ride into the city for a dinner date. We ran over to Red’s Java House on Alex’s suggestion, but it was closed by time we got there. So instead we ate some tasty tacos and a quesadilla at Mijita. What do you follow that up with? Tahitian Vanilla Gelato, that’s what.
Just got a hold of Sandy’s photos from her little SD880. As usual she’s making me look bad.
I’ve been submerged up to my neck with in-laws. They’re sleeping all over the house. There’s a constant noise level sun up to sun down. My niece Maxie has not yet learned to use her “inside voice”. I’m cooking for 9. And as much as I try to convince them how much of a pain in the butt they are, they don’t let up.
Truth is I’ve been having a really good time laughing, drinking (thanks Rhea) & eating. After all they’re good family!
I could not be with them on their day trips so I stole some photos from Rhea.
August is a busy month. Let’s see there’s Rick’s Birthday, Chris & Tami’s Anniversary, Jon’s Birthday, Rick & Jen’s Anniversary & our Anniversary. So we decided to combine all these wonderful events in San Mateo at the Kingfish Restaurant… when Jon wasn’t available.
I saw a funny license plate frame yesterday, obviously a cat lover.
Today we celebrated our 9th year together. Wedded bliss I tell you. Well, that’s what she told me to say. We had dinner at Angel Fish, courtesy of Mommie. We’ll do a big celebration on Saturday… more on that later.
