271 posts from 2009

Waves: 1 - 3 feet

Wind: Mild to Very Strong North-East

Windy but fun.

Looked like crap from shore but we 'storm' troopers found some sizzling overhead East walls and wedges. It's all good on this Friday the 13th.

Waves: 1 - 2 feet

Wind: Onshore early - beautiful later

We saw white water and paddled out - ocean was wild - like washing machine. As the morning went on the winds switched and ocean settled down and became smooth. Is the storm coming?

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Randy went fishing and caught a BIG one!!!

 

 

Actually these photos are from Wessel. This beast was caught at his hometown in South Africa.

Good thing wasn't at Courts!

Waves: 1 - 2 feet

Wind: Swirling North and West.

Good news: No storm

Bad News: Waves were weak and slow.

Happy Veteran's Day to all!  Unforunately it's not a Holiday at DTRIC - I have a lot of work to do anyway.  Enjoy the day anyway you can.

Waves: 1 - 1.5 feet

Wind: Perfect light offshore

Small but fun waves in perfect conditions - just a beautiful morning. Have a great day!

Thanks Brandon for being camera-man again - good job with the zoom!

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Last night we went to Outback Steakhouse to celebrate Dora's birthday. We were both thinking of the Ahi Chopped Salad which is really good but Dora wanted a Bloomin' Onion. After we ordered the Bloomin' Onion the salads went out the window.

 

Ready to order.

 

Bloomin' Onion in all it's greasy goodness.

 

The birthday girl selected this chicken dish - chicken covered with cheese and bacon.

 

I felt compelled to get the Double Lobster Tails - not healthy but Damn good.

 

We got the complimentary Birthday Sundae - Happy Birthday Mommy!

Waves: 1 - 2 feet

Wind: Light offshores

Sad to say the swell is gone - we were all hoping for more of the waves we had yesterday but the waves dropped big time.

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Today is Dora's birthday - Dora's dining choice is Outback Steakhouse tonight! 

Later this month we'll be staying at the Embassy Suites Waikiki as part of her birthday present.

This morning we said Aloha to Reid Hamada and celebrated life in the way Reid knew best - Surfing!

We surfed before the beach ceremony and after and the waves were good - 1 - 3 feet and Nice.

 

After the early surf session we lined up our boards on the beach.

Here's some of the original HLSA (Honolulu Longboard Surfing Association) crew.

The family put together an awesome display of Reid's life.

 

We stand in front of our boards during the ceremony.

 

China is 'the man' at organizing events of all kinds.

 

Everyone paddles out lead by China. Reid's family and non-surfers take the catamaran.

 

The family scatters Reid's ashes and we rejoice. Many of us felt Reid's presence today - from the seabird who stopped right in the middle of the circle, to the big waves rolling under us just when we were scattering his ashes. We knew he was happy.

Back on shore we continued to celebrate in another way Reid enjoyed.

Chillin' and grillin'

Chicken and shrimp

Teriyaki, smoked meat, steak, sausage, turkey leg - so much good food - Reid would have loved it.

Aloha Reid - you're a good friend and good man - we'll all miss you!!!

 

Waves: 1 - 3 feet

Wind: Medium offshores

Overall a pretty good morning, more waves and slightly bigger than yesterday. Excellent for this time of the year.

Waves: 1 - 3 feet

Wind: Straight Offshore

The waves did come up but the sets were very inconsistent and fat with the high tide, it will probably get good mid-day when the tide goes down. The early morning has the super-high tide at 2.5 feet - that's as high as it gets.

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My web surfing from home has been really slow lately. I exchanged my old modem for a newer model yesterday and what a difference - it's fast!!!  If you're experiencing slow internet speeds - call Oceanic for a free upgrade.

Last Friday we celebrated Dora's father's birthday at one of our favorite restaurants - Le Bistro in Niu Valley.

 

For starters I chose the Kahuku Corn Salad - Fresh greens and crunchy corn in a tangy vinaigrette served with pomme frites (potato chips). One of my favorites. 

 

Everyone else went with the Mixed Baby Greens with Haula Tomatoes. 

 

Le Bistro is famous for this dish - Slow and Low Braised Short Ribs. Never fails Grandpa always orders this.

 

Dora chose the Beef Quartet or Beef Four Ways - Short Ribs, Filet Mignon, Rib eye and a Kobe Beef Burger. 

 

I wanted to be 'healthy' so I chose the Salmon. Unbelievable - delicately crisp skin on top and super tender inside. 

 

Here's my Salmon 'after'. Somehow they didn't believe me when I said I didn't like it.

 

Happy Birthday Grandpa!!!

 

We were all so full we shared this Spumoni Ice Cream Pie for dessert.

Waves: 1 - 2 feet

Wind: Side offshore

The waves came up a little but so did the wind. Yesterday was more fun to me. The forecast says: 'A small south swell is possible Thursday through the weekend.' but I wouldn't count on it. Please stay home tomorrow - I'll let you know if it's good.

Thanks to camera-man Brandon for taking some vids!