April Sunset

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Mokihana

The first time Nolemana walked into our hale [house] when it was on the market, we knew it was ours. It had everything we wanted, with the exception of a flat, sunny area for my veggie garden. Continue reading →

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Rainier, Oregon, Part Four

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Mokihana

After we rolled out of Al and Kapua’s cafe, I told Nolemana that I’d like to show him the small airport nearby, and that when Julie and I had been there, there was this really cool gyrocopter flying around. He said he’d like to go, so we drove just a half mile away to get there. Continue reading →

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Nâ Pua o Ka Lâ Makuahine

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Mokihana

Living here in Oregon, I really miss the sights and fragrances of home. I used to be able to walk outside our front door and smell plumeria flowers by the hundreds. Just outside the back door was a huge red hibiscus bush. I’d frequently take blossoms from each one of them to put in my hair; sometimes I’d make lei out of the plumeria blossoms. Continue reading →

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Bird of Paradise Sock

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Mokihana

I started a new sock yesterday. This yarn is also from Maui Yarns, and I fell in love with the colorway. I’m just about down to the heel flap already. These colors are not my usual ones, but I am so pleased with the way this sock is turning out that I may have to get a couple of shirts just to go with it! Continue reading →

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I Wen Change Da Humu

Posted on May 11, 2008 by Mokihana

Since the humu was going to Hawaiian Beanz Coffee Shop, I re-made his eyes and added some coffee bean decorations to his tail. Continue reading →

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Pau Da Pineapple Socks!

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Mokihana

The “Ripe Pineapple” socks are pau! I got the yarn from MauiYarn at Etsy.com. Her yarns are fabulous. I loved knitting these socks. I should’ve used size 2 needles, however, because they’re a little snug. Next time, Mokihana, do a gauge swatch, you lolo! Continue reading →

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Rainier, Oregon, Part Chree

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Mokihana

Eh, sorry for da delay. Life happens. Computer in da shop. But I stay back!

When I last posted about Rainier, we’d just seen that ‘way cool old bulldozer. Now, Nolemana and I are headed back down South on Highway 30 toward Scappoose, where ono grindz await us! Continue reading →

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Da Hawaiian Coffee Beanz Fishie

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Mokihana

I can’t stop knitting these fish! This is my second one and I’ve just started on my fourth! As I was knitting this one, he told me he wanted to live at Hawaiian Beanz. I checked with Mike to make sure it was okay, and when he said “Sure!” Continue reading →

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Da Humuhumunukunukuapua’a

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Mokihana

I wanted to make something special for my hānai niece, and decided to knit her a fishie! I found a wonderful pattern, bought some Noro Kureyon yarn, and during our Bible Study retreat at the beach over the weekend, knit this cute little guy and called him a humuhumunukunukuapua‘a. (Yeah yeah, I know da colors aren’t right.) Continue reading →

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Rainier, Oregon, Part Two

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Mokihana

We left the highway and soon found ourselves out in daboonies. I love doing appraisals in the country, because I never know what will show up around the next bend. Continue reading →

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