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About Mokihana

Born and raised Hawaiʻi girl who misses home and loves the Pacific Northwest. I’m a free spirit and love the serendipitous events that bring people and places together. My philosophy about knitting and life in general: “It is good to have an end to journey toward,but it is the journey that matters in the end.”Ursula K. Le Guin

Kawila Update

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Mokihana

K’den, here’s the latest. I emailed my car estimate to Don, the towing company guy; he asked me to go see the guy he uses, which I agreed to do. I know I didn’t have to, but I thought that it’d … Continue reading →

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A Bittersweet Story

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Mokihana

One night, at four o’clock in the morning, something happened that brought tears to my eyes. Bittersweet tears. Tears of happiness, tears of sadness, tears of remembrance. First, you should go here to read the first part of this story. … Continue reading →

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Da Estimates

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Mokihana

I really feel bad for the kid who came out to put on my spare tire. I hope he doesn’t get fired. Here are the two estimates.  Remember, these are only preliminary estimates. If, when they get everything taken apart, … Continue reading →

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Time to Guess

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Mokihana

K’den.  Here’s another photo, from the front side of the damage. And for a refresher, the back side: That da kine in the top photo is broken.  So it has to be replaced. And to fix the fender, whoever fixes … Continue reading →

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…and the beat goes on….

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Mokihana

So. You thought the excitement was pau, yeah?  Not. I had a dentist appointment yesterday; I have a fantastic dentist, but because I never had Novocaine when I was a kid (don’t ask me why), getting dental work done isn’t … Continue reading →

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From Sheep and Llamas To Ferocious Buzzing

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Mokihana

Lest you folks think my life is all about sheep and llamas and Montana and Hawaiian kine stuffs, oh yeah, and knitting and spinning, I’m here to show you that it’s not. Seriously. Last week our property manager let me … Continue reading →

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But wait! Get moa!

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Mokihana

Ahahahaha!  I totally forgot that I took some shearing videos!!  U like see??  K’den! No. Try wait. I didnʻt forget! I just wanted to make more shearing posts. Heh heh. (I also get one bridge in Arizona I could sell … Continue reading →

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2015 Shearing Day, Chapter Three

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Mokihana

Well, next it was Titus’ turn to get sheared. His horns made great handles for Johnny to use!  And once Titus was lying down, he remained really calm and easy to shear. I always feel a little da kine, seeing … Continue reading →

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Shearing Day 2015, Chapter Two

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Mokihana

Well, between the two of them, Danny and Johnny encouraged Rayado over to the fence outside the barn. Nolemana had set things up so that the shearing could be inside, but it was hot in there, and Johnny could shear near … Continue reading →

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Shearing Day 2015

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Mokihana

We’ve had some awesome shearers over the years like John and Eddie. They’ve both done terrific jobs for us; but the past couple of years our schedules haven’t been able to work out. So last fall, we got a new … Continue reading →

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