September 7, 2012

I don't think I've ever seen anyone use this grill and/or picnic tables.  The water is too shallow and reefy for a boat to moor there.  Maybe kayakers could use it?   This spot is just across from where we've been working all week.   The boys and I had another day of helping out at the marina after our school work was finished.  The shed is now sporting a door and all the trim pieces.  The roof is the last step and it will have to wait until monday.   

Kaneohe, Hawaii

September 6, 2012

Despite the calendar telling us it's almost Autumn, we're still seeing new growth on many of our plants and shrubs.   I think I'll start baking and cooking with pumpkin, apples and cinnamon so it will at least the house will smell as if it's fall!
Kaneohe, Hawaii

September 5, 2012

Schoolwork was finished early so we went to help work on the sailing storage shed at the marina.  While the boys measured plywood, cut 2x4s and pounded nails I wandered around looking for good picture opportunities.  This colorful Hobie Cat was zipping around in the cove for a short time before it took off for the open waters of the bay.  He came back several hours later as we were cleaning up to call it a day.  Light winds, moderate temperatures and cotton ball cloudy skies make for the perfect day on the water.

Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

September 4, 2012

First day of school at Cutter Christian Academy!   All three boys were dressed for the day by 8 o'clock and performing chemistry experiments in the lab.... or just making blueberry and chocolate chip muffins in the kitchen for their breakfast.   I just want to reiterate the "dressed for the day" part.  None of them are still in pajamas.  This year Zach is a Sophomore, Nate is an 8th grader and Sam is a 5th grader.  Not to exclude the girl.... Jordan will be starting her Junior year at University of Washington in Seattle at the end of this month.

Kailua, Hawaii

September 3, 2012

We've enjoyed our much needed down time day.  The boys have all been doing their own thing around the house, while I've been lounging, reading and relaxing.  A light, gentle breeze has been serenading us throughout the day with the melodious bamboo chimes hanging on our front lanai.

Kailua, Hawaii

September 2, 2012

It's been an Eagle Scout kind of weekend.  Today we had Zach's Eagle Scout project of revamping the sail locker and storage area.   Besides moving all the sails to the new, larger locker space, Zach was responsible for designing and building a life jacket peg rack (to hold 18 vests) and a heavy duty rope spool rack.  Here Nate is using the chop saw to cut the metal pipes that will hold one of the dozen 70 pound rope spools.   Look at those sparks fly!  Zach's not cutting because his job for this project was to direct, advise and supervise the other scouts.   It was a long day at the marina, but a satisfying one.  Another fantastic job!

Kaneohe, Hawaii

September 1, 2012

Nate had his Eagle Scout project today getting the sailing classroom set up and ready to go.  He created a full sail display, made several knot-tying practice boards, framed and hung almost a dozen large pictures (taken by yours truly) from various sailing classes/races, arranged the room for teaching/learning and made this framed board of the most commonly used knots for rigging a sailboat.  Then, of course, the scouts ate lots of sandwiches, chips and cookies.  That's to be expected from growing young men.  Great job, Nathan!

Kaneohe, Hawaii