I love your condo video and the music! Are you ever coming back to Texas:) Miss you girlfren! Frannie
Comments from Dawn - August 1, 2006 - Miss you too Fran, but not likely. I can't imagine leaving anymore. I'm still working on getting the animals here so I might travel to do that but not sure yet. I'll call you soon.
glad that you are happy with your move and having Sam ever better...we here are O.K. - lost several emps. - but whatever...will keep in touch....
Katie leaves for Salzburg Monday, Jennifer leaves for Illinois Tuesday, April & David left for California yesterday, Emily & Duane (and Hannah)are looking at houses this weekend...Claudia and I are looking for shade. Aloha...Bill
Comments from Dawn - July 1, 2006 - I saw the news... must be dang hot there. Is the pool a bath again already?
Saw the websites...but had to ask...why? Brother Bill
Comments from Dawn - June 29, 2006 - Because the idiots need to prove they can....
Dawn - I googled you tonight and got Jeanne's letter of ref. 1st hit, which lead me to all of this - It looks like you have been very busy! I love your videos and all your pictures. I am at CHRISTUS now, working in biomed. Took a HUGE paycut - So now you know how to reach me. I sure wish I could come see you - you look great on your "aloha" training page! I will visit again- Roylene
Comments from Dawn - June 25, 2006 - So glad you found me. Nice to hear you are at CHRISTUS. I really liked working there and know you will enjoy it. Too bad about taking a pay cut though. I'll try to send you an email to the hospital. I'd like to hear how Mike and the kids are doing.
Nice Touch...Added Music...KEWL Experiencing our 6th LONG HOT SUMMER in Scottsdale... Everybody is Fine... Aloha! Bill
Comments from Dawn - June 15, 2006 - Thanks. It's one of my favorite songs and I was hoping someone would notice. You are quick... I put it up last night. Making me feel guilty about not adding anything lately now so adding something after this next Wednesday. You will be surprised! Well maybe not, moving here just about wore out the shock value of anything I do next. My other favorite song is... "It's Aloha Friday ... no work till Monday... Happy Friday and stay KEWL!
Hi Dawn! I am finally getting to read about all of your fantastic adventures! You are so lucky and blessed! I started at the very beginning and had to skip to your most recent entries as I only have one hour for lunch which I took at my desk today just so I could "visit with you". I was trying to see your new condo but for some reason it appears to have loaded but that was as far as I could get. I will continue tomorrow and honestly I can't wait! So take care of yourself and I will keep reading about all the wonderful things that you are doing. Aloha! Kristi
Comments from Dawn - May 23, 2006 - Hey Kristi, thanks for having lunch with me!
Here is a new video of my condo that might work for you. Much better than the last. Hope it works. Thanks for visiting and maybe your and Ann can some day visit. Hope all is well with you and tell Fran I said ALOHA! PS.. Samantha says Aloha also!
http://kauaidawn.com/KapaaCondo.htm
Hope you and Sam have a nice Easter Holiday. I'll be going to get Krispy Kreme donuts for the nurses where Mom lives. I'll probably get Mom and her roommate taquitos. Stay a while and come home and do some more painting. Kristi will probably come over at some point for some of Mom's roast and potatoes. We still need rain. Send some this way. LY, Ann
Comments from Dawn - April 16, 2006 - Happy Easter to you and yours also Ann. Thanks for the best wishes. The rain has quieted down now - Thank goodness. We still get some each day but more like what we are used to, the light whispy stuff I love. Sounds like you are still working on the house for your eventual move? Send me an email sometime to catch me up on the house progress. Tell Kristi Sam and I say Hi!
Thinking of you and wish you well. And while you are at it, could you send some of that rain our way. We are now in a "Severe Drought" per the NWS. Jane Haas
Comments from Dawn - March 15, 2006 - Wow! Had not heard that. We would love to do that, today was horrible. We received about 5 1/2 inches between 7am and 4pm today. I'll write more on the blog page about today.
So glad to hear you are ok. As soon I heard the news, I talked with Cathy so we can track you down since there was not anything on the blog (yet) and you were not on AIM! Take care of yourself. Susan Pustka
Comments from Dawn - March 15, 2006 - Thanks Susan, so good to hear from you. Terrible about signing onto AIM anymore as it does not work at my job. I'll fiddle around and see if I can get it working there now that I'm there pretty much full time now.
Oh yeah the chickens! LOL Glad you and sam are ok.
Comments from Dawn - March 15, 2006 - Yes, the chickens. We heard none today so that might be a good sign.
Glad you are all right, Dawn, and thanks for keeping me up to date. I am looking forward to seeing you next week in Scottsdale. From "Down Under" Paul
Comments from Dawn - March 15, 2006 - I can't wait to see everyone next week too. I heard the weather is better there. I'm very sick of rain and am looking forward to the wedding and seeing the First Gant Grandchild.
I've been hearing about the flooding. Are you OK? Ann
Comments from Dawn - March 15, 2006 - Thanks for asking Ann... here's some NEWS
Hi Dawn ... I am so envious and yet so very happy for you, wow. What a story, I am by no means an avid reader, but reading about your adventures was like a book you can't put down. Sandy told me about your web site yesterday, started reading last night and could not stop. This is so awesome; please keep updating the board with your adventures. You know, you probably have a best seller here. At some point you could write then publish a book on how to successfully relocate to paradise, here are your notes <smile>, I am totally serious. This is an inspiring and for me a reinvigorating story. After I read everything last night, I was just totally smiling from ear to ear... awesome...Rick Barr
Comments from Dawn - January 20, 2006 - So glad to hear from you Rick. Sandy has been a great cheerleader for me as I settled in. I know you two have been here and loved it as much as I do. Thanks for the complement about inspiring people. I really am still shocked that I did it and I'm glad I brought a smile to you. The weather has been pretty different this last few weeks. It ranges in the mid-70s with rain most of the time. Today it is coming down pretty good. Not like the rain during the rest of the year that seems to refresh your senses with fresh island and flower smells afterward. I'm glad you visited my site, hope all is well with you also. Mahalo nui loa
Dawn O Dawn where art thou....*****...please continue your Sex and the City diary...we enjoy reading it....since it's the season to be jolly - whatever - this week has been kinda-of slow so I can catch-up with your diaries...always...me Elva.
Comments from Dawn - December 22, 2005 - Jeez Elva... can't believe I had to bleep your entry LOL. I swear I thought it was a spammer until I saw your name J I miss you so much! I'll put in an entry this evening. I'm still really enjoying myself but most of what I am doing is the same as I did during the summer. A few exceptions lately so I"ll write. Merry Christmas to you and next time you plan your jump to Vegas add a jump to Kauai. I miss you much.
I watched for you on TV today and never quite was able to pick you out of the crowd (lots of red shirts out there), but you can be assured I will watch again tomorrow. It is so cool to watch all these guys playing on the same golf course I played on last time I was there. Maybe after becoming a 1st-time grandpa (January 7th due date) and a 2nd-time father-in-law (March 25th) I will someday be able to come and watch this tournament with you. BILL (brother in warm Arizona playing golf in Sedona next week)
Comments from Dawn - November 22, 2005 - Today was just as fun as yesterday! About the only holes I think you will see me at on TV are 16, 15, 11, and maybe 12. It was crowded today, at least more than yesterday. I'm hoping some will be to exhausted to come back tomorrow. I was just behind all of the players as they teed off for hole 16 so watch for me there again. The camera seemed to be looking right at me. There were a lot that just walked ahead, cut across, etc. and probably only watched 5 or so holes. I saw all but 2 today when I walked across and had some lunch. I'm a bit more tired than yesterday but still raring to go for tomorrow. I'll wear yellow tomorrow as I saw very few that had yellow on today. I wish you were here, I know you would really get a kick out of this also.
Tiger was pretty sick the first three holes. He teed off at the first hole, ran to the bushes, and threw up. He was shaking pretty bad but definitely seemed to recover as he ended up in the lead today. It was great to watch them all. They make it look so easy.
Hi, Dawn! Exciting and surprising that you would... 1) go to a PGA event, and 2) have a good time at it! I like your hat, and I really like the players. Michael Campbell is a favorite for me as I have been to his "home country" a few times (let your normal readers guess the country), and really enjoyed it. And of course Fiji's best golfer (of all time, for sure) is also fun to watch. I will look for you on TV tomorrow! Paul (brother in cold Ohio)
Comments from Dawn - November 21, 2005 - Yes, a little surprising but I've always liked Golf and Baseball; just not on TV and I really do wish I would play as much as you and Bill do. Also, the price was right, just 20 dollars for 3 days of fantastic entertainment! I had the best time and yes I know what country Michael's from also and won't give it away. I would love to visit there. We looked up his bio first thing today as we were very curious about him and he was actually quite interesting and funny. Vijay was also very friendly and relaxed. I could tell Michael was taking the practice session to heart. If he missed a putt, he continued to practice until he had it before he left each hole.
I'll bet you are cold! It is in the 40's in Corpus Christi so can only imagine how awful it is in Ohio. It's in the 70's here but we did get a bit of rain today during the game. I ducked under a Hala tree - dried fronds used for weaving lauhala mats, hats and jewelry, etc., and stayed quite dry.
Well we all survived Rita....The SETX and SWLA (Schumpert) regions were hit pretty hard. Things are beginning to get back to normal for the associates there. How are things with you? I haven't seen any updates lately from you. Keep in touch....Veronica
Comments from Dawn - October 14, 2005 - I'm so glad everyone is settling in from the hurricane. I see the news says it's still pretty bad in some areas as they try to recuperate. Everything is great with me. I'm just doing the samo, samo lately so nothing really to write about. I'm watching for whales soon. 500 whales give birth in the waters between where I live and Oahu and everyone says we can see them from the bottom of our street so I've been watching the newspaper . I don't want to miss the first one's to arrive. The waters are very dangerous right now so snorkeling has been difficult. I really just haven't had anything new to add to the site but I'll keep looking for something new to share. So glad to hear from you. I had great fun sending everyone the scary video and was glad to have gotten quite a few gothcha's with it. J
Glad to hear you are having a good time there Dawn. Here in Corpus we are preparing for a possible hurricane....life in South Texas!! Take care and keep exploring and writing so that we can live through your experiences. Veronica Guerra
Comments from Dawn - September 20, 2005 - Hey Veronica! I hope you do fine with hurricane Rita. Thinking about everyone there. I talked with my kids today about their plans and expressed my concern that they leave if it gets to be a 4 or more. They have friends in Austin so they'll go there if need be. We have Jova here. It started moving NE last night though so it looks like we may just get some waves. Two more Tropical storms behind it that they are watching now but no news so far. Take care and let me know how its going. Aloha!
I can't believe you're spearfishing!!!!! Didn't you learn anything while you were at the aquarium?!?!? Or, are you catching the fish to implant tiny little tags on each one so you can track them easily???? Sally
Comments from Dawn - September 20, 2005 - Unbelievable isn't it? I love spear fishing. It's great entertainment and I have had some fantastic meals. I can't believe you brought that up after how many years? For everyone else when I started building the database for tracking fish for the CC Aquarium I was trying to figure out input/output of the fish; as in tracking when, where, and number of fish in the door and also mortality rate. I asked Sally if we could tag them or something. It was very funny and I don't think I will ever live it down.
Aloha Dawn, Loved the picture of the java sparrow and cardinal on your bird feeder. I have a feeder similar to yours but have pretty much given up trying to fill it. At least 300 java sparrows rushed the feeder and wiped it out within minutes! They are very aggressive and won't let any other birds have a chance. Creeped me out to have so many sparrows on the powerline next to my driveway..right out of Hitchcock's "The Birds". My feeder is now a planter. Oh well, I'm a plant geek anyway. Great web page, I quess you do have a computer! Aloha, Wendy
Comments from Dawn - September 19, 2005 - Wendy is one of the tour guides for Movie Tours for everyone out there. I mention her at: http://kauaidawn.com/Kauai/DawnsAdventures24.htm . Today Wendy asked me if I had a computer as she wanted to email me something. I started laughing and told her what my real job is and she really got a kick out of that.
So glad you checked out the site Wendy. Yes, the Java Sparrow's are very aggressive and yet so much fun to watch. The Cardinals manage to get their turns but sometimes they are chased away as you said. Yes, you are a plant geek and know so much (Wendy's other job is at Allerton Estate and National Tropical Botanical Gardens in Poipu). I look forward to working with you all the time as I learn more each time and I really am interested in learning the plants here. Aloha
Today in Beijing, and having a good time. Got to see the Great Wall (what a climb!) and it was well worth the journey. I hope all is well with all of you, and I hope to write more later. Take care ~ Paul PHOTO
Comments from Dawn - September 7, 2005 - WOw Paul! Love this picture. It's got to be amazing to have the opportunity to see what you do. I know the traveling for work is difficult but I'll bet this makes it all worthwhile. I sooooo appreciate you writing to share this one. Maybe I'll be able to join you someday as this looks like the most amazing location.
Hi Dawn, I'm still reading about your adventures. Keep the stories coming as they are always interesting and a good break from a hectic day. I'll AIM you soon, Troy
Comments from Dawn - August 25, 2005 - Not much happening lately. All the places we went to (with Hal and his family) I had already written about and without a camera there was not a lot that was tell about. Not to say we didn't have a fantastic time though. I'm looking forward to Hal sending the pictures to me that he took while they were here so I can post them and "Talk Story" a bit. I'm glad you're still checking out the news and I'm also glad to give you a little something to transform your day.
I haven't looked at this for awhile, sorry, but I had a few minutes and it was nice to catch up with your life. My family just got back from vacation from San Juan and Vieques, Puerto Rico. We had a nice week. We stayed in a hotel on the beach, but the girls complain that they didn't get enough beach time, and they are probably right... I recommend Vieques island for anyone visiting Puerto Rico, as it is generally unspoiled and has beautiful beaches and decent snorkeling. We also enjoyed kayaking to the bio-luminescent bay at night to experience the glowing micro-organisms and swim among them! This was the highlight of the trip! We also got to see Carmen's real father, and also visited many of her relatives (boy, does she have a lot of relatives, and the food they prepare is fantastic!). Thanks, Fran, for your nice comments about my Normandy narrative, I am still moved by the experience, and look at even the daily news about Iraq differently as a result of my visit there. I am glad to hear that your new job is fun, Dawn. I hope it continues that way... Take care, Paul
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my baby brother Paul's family (Rt-Lft ~ Paul, Carmen, Rebecca, Michelle,
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Comments from Dawn - August 10, 2005 - So great to see that you have checked in. Hal will be here tomorrow with Karen, Desire and Jeanette. I'm really looking forward to seeing them and wish you could have dropped in when they are here too. I love this picture you sent that was taken in Puerto Rico, to share on the Bean's family website, so I put it here also and hope the girls don't mind. The girls are looking so beautiful and it's hard to believe Michelle is so grown up! How time flies. The glowing water would have been a major treat for me as well. I remember Kauai and San Clemente, Ca when it was like that. Not anymore. Mahalo!
Yeah, us old ladies will get together and watch again. Judy is more than ready. But I think this time I am not going to cook so many desserts. By the time Fran cooks something rich and I bring a pie or cake we are all miserable. Sometimes we just have salads, which I really like better, especially when it is hot. Fran and I went to Alteno's tonight. Their food is so far superior to Rays, I wonder why we went there for so long. Cause the other place has been around a long time also. Ann
Finally looked at your new digs. Love it! Colorful also. Looks like you have a lot of stuff.....again! Glad to hear you are enjoying your Movie Tour job. You'll be good narrating the tours when it is time, as we all know you love to talk.....lol! I enjoy reading your narratives, although I haven't written in a while to tell you so. Nothing much to report from here, just the same old same old stuff. By the way I did get your test. Something is messed up with my email. I can read it at work but not at home. I'll have to look into that when I have an hour or so to spend on the tele finding out why. Love ya, Ann
Comments from Dawn - August 1, 2005 - I'm so glad you wrote. It's good to know you are following along and I missed hearing from you. Bummer that your email is kaput. Hate that. I had problems with mine last week but finally worked it through and got it working again. Yes, the accumulation continues even though I did sell a lot. I thought I had it down to the basics but actually ended up with a pile of stuff I'll be taking to the goodwill, Yes, I think I would like narrating, but am glad to wait and see if I can learn some more about this amazing place. Survivor and The Apprentice starts next month so we'll have to talk about that. I'm going to set up a Survivor game at work since there are 4 other people that are as into it as I am. I'm working on doing it like the online version where you can trade members and vote on tasks. Should be fun. I'm still working on the logistics. Are you and Fran planning to watch at her house again with Judy?
I am continually amazed by your adventures...spear fishing is not something that I think of when I think of my little sister. Eating something you catch is not generally regarded as a "Gant" activity...so I guess you can remain a ..., although I'm not sure your environmentalist daughter would approve. Aloha...Bill
Comments from Dawn - July 29,2005 - Oh yes, definitely a ... thing as I do not remember fishing even being discussed in our household. I'll tell you I met this great environmentalist who is a mighty Hawaiian celebrity here and he loves fish. Says we are saving the reefs so we can eat the fish ourselves and not leave any for the commercial fisherman. I'm all for that. So, hopefully Sam (my loving daughter the tree hugger) will understand J. I can't wait to get my first catch and I'll definitely take a picture to prove it.
Hi Dawn, your fish hunt story was really funny. Who would've thought you'd be spear (or sling) fishing!!?? That's so cool!! Happy hunting... sandy
Comments from Dawn - July 29,2005 - It is hard to believe huh? I'm hoping it will be satisfying also. It's funny I used to fish all the time in Georgia with my husband and then when I went to Texas I just didn't like surf fishing. I think rivers were my speed - and taste. Now I'm very interested in this. I like the idea of eating something I catch and Every One here fishes just about. The exercise is great and I really enjoyed the extreme swimming versus going to the gym yesterday. Thanks for the "Happy Hunting"... I'll need it.
Yes this is better. I enjoyed Troy's family vacation and also Paul's narrative on Normandy. Nice. Thanks for sharing your trips with all of us "stay at homers"! Dawn I loved that bird video from your desktop, but I couldn't hear anything. Did I do something wrong? Fran
Comments from Dawn - July 15,2005 - Still experimenting with the video producer so there isn't any sound yet. I'll figure that thing out, you know how I am about new products...staying up late to figure it out still. Aren't Troy's pictures just great? I love them. I hope more will share their trips with us. I think it is a nice change from me going on and on. With all of the traveling I've done I've never been to any of the places Troy visited so I was very interested.
I like this "old" format better too. Gives me more of a chance to eavesdrop on others comments...LOL. Just saw your response about Dad's Military Charter flights... I didn't ever remember you being young...LOL. Anyway, Dad's airplane even got shot at in VietNam once or twice. Pretty scary when your flying an airliner. He said that his stops in DaNang with personnel, equipment, etc. were very brief but exciting. Most of the time was in Manila and Honolulu doing planning and logistics. He was gone up to 3 weeks at a time. I'm pretty sure that was 1965 or 1966. Enjoyed reading your latest adventures...sounds like quite an experience. See ya, Bill
Comments from Dawn - July 15,2005 - I really wish we had heard more of Dad's experiences. I think I remember him saying that he would never jump out of a perfectly good airplane and that he had once because it wasn't. Was that anything you heard? I'm still enjoying my adventure here. I finally got my camera back yesterday with a bit of a shortness of breath there for awhile when it was mistakenly delivered to Sears, next door to the UPS store, and they said they couldn't find it. I went up there and stood until they found it. Made my heart jump. I can't wait to play with the video producer with those videos now.
Hey Dawn!! How are you Sweetie!!?? I haven't chatted with you in awhile. I was kinda confused about how to do it in the other format. LOL.. I can't believe you're going to be doing "Movie Tours"!! Could you be having anymore fun??? I'm so jealous. I'll give you a call later. Miss you much..sandy
Comments from Dawn - July 15,2005 - Hey Sandy girl! Long time no hear. I really enjoyed the call and the heads-up that I was missing chat happening on my site again. Yes, Movie Tours! What a hoot this will be. Today is my first day and I'm really looking forward to it. I will take my camera tomorrow and write up a nice description. I can't wait to take pictures of the Coco Palms the most so I can tell everyone about it. It's a big deal to go in there and I love it.
Well, that chat format was the pits so we are back to the original version. Hope you like it. Aloha! Dawn
Date: June 09, 2005
Time: 16:18
Cool picture of the spider. I bet you said a few nice words when the spider headed for your bedroom. Keep the pictures coming and good luck with the diet and exercise...
Comments From Dawn - 9 June 2005
It was about the time it charged for my bedroom I seriously considered calling the property manager. I had been told that he will come get them out at any time ... night or day. But, I thought lordy, 1am is not a good time to be walking around the condos in my nightgown and where would it be when I got back? In my bed? Yuk. Thanks for the encouragement on the diet... loved our AIM chat today. I was so proud of myself with this mornings longest workout it was great to brag. But, let me tell you... running up Spohn's 11 flights of stairs is just sick Troy... no wonder everyone is avoiding you!
Date: June 08, 2005
Time: 02:36
Yucky spider!! I don't care how "helpful" it is.. Makes me think twice about visiting -- ok, I thought about it.. I'll just have to deal. Or as my Dad says.. "Suffer!" (Probably a Grpa/Grma line. HAHAHA) It sounds like you are having way too much fun. Maybe I should come out and do the "Aunt Dawn Weight Loss Program" with you. Keep it up! :) Luv ya! Niece April
Comments From Dawn - 9 June 2005
I liked reading about the "helpful" stuff, about the spider, it helped me "deal". We'll see how well I do on my exercise regime before we label it as a good thing. I would love someone to do the work with. It's a bit lonely in the gym but maybe that is a good thing as I don't have to be self-conscious about how little time I am able to "hang in".
Date: June 06, 2005
Time: 22:59
The rattan furniture which Dad brought back from Manila, Phillipines when he was flying Military Air Charters into Vietnam for United Air Lines: We had that as our main furniture for about 5 years when we lived in the mobile home in Anaheim and in the rental house in Yorba Linda. We used it for a while when we lived in Moreno Valley, but finally it was breaking down and we sold it at a garage sale just before our move to Arizona to a guy who was excited about restoring it. Shortly after that, we saw a similar set of furniture for sale at a retail store for over $6000. Brother Bill
Comments From Dawn - 9 June 2005
Mom and Dad had great taste. It was great furniture. I had something similar on my porch that Mom gave me in Corpus but not near the quality as the other. I remember Dad flying to the Philippines but I was quite young. I remember a ring he brought me from there then that I lost when I was in Jr. High. Had no idea he was doing Military Air Charters though I remember him mentioning it but didn't put that with UAL. I thought it was before he worked for them. Anyway. Interesting the things we remember. So, Bill do you enjoy the Hawaiian music as much as I do from hearing it all the time around the house?
Date: June 01, 2005
Time: 17:58
Dawn, where do the native folks go for a vacation? Troy
Comments From Dawn - 1 June 2005
I wondered too. Kind of like Corpus Christi I think the tourist wondered about us. Mostly I notice they go to the other islands. They seem to usually have family on Oahu or Malakai. They also go shopping on the Big Island a lot. There are often airline round trip specials .
Date: May 31, 2005
Time: 20:55
Happy Memorial Day... sounds like you had a great weekend. Hot here in Scottsdale as usual but we all had a nice day around the pool. Good luck on the part-time job hunt. - Brother Bill
Comments From Dawn - 1 June 2005
Well, the job hunt turned into a whole other thing. I got my application from Roberts Tours which requires a traffic abstract and a criminal abstract along with the application. To get the traffic abstract I needed to get a Hawaii drivers license. I had been told when I got here it was not required so never did it. When I applied for my driver’s license I was sent to another counter to transfer my CDL to Hawaii. To do that I have to have the two abstracts, a PUC physical, a 2x2 passport photo and 30.00. Turns out they are a federal requirement to transfer my CDL. I went to the court house in Lihue and got my traffic abstract. I then went to the police station, by the airport, and got my criminal abstract. You'll be happy to know that I have "No conviction or public sex offender" record. I also have "No moving violations" (obviously they don't look very far back). So, now all that is left is the photo and my physical. Then I can apply for my CDL (take a test too I think) and then I can apply to drive a bus here. Whewwww, long day. This documentation will also help later if I apply for any other federal positions... Like screener at the airport (thinking about it since the pay is great and they hire part timers), also the missile base, and the college (if I ever decide to do that full time). Oh, I also got a library card today. Guess I live here now.
Date: 27 May 2005
Time:
23:00
Emergency Vehicle - Brother Bill
Comments From Dawn
Yes, you got it Bill. Congrats. EV is Emergency Vehicle. I really did like your and Jeanne's response of Emerald Van also.
When I get totally overwhelmed with current work "stuff", I pull up your site and remember that there is a whole another wonderful life in this world. Thanks for the breaks from reality. Susan Pustka
Comments From Dawn-Date: 24 May 2005 Time: 19:30:00 Hawaiian Time
So glad you are enjoying it Susan. I feel like I'm living in LaLa Land actually and do feel a bit overwhelmed sometimes thinking about it. Yes a whole 'nother world.
Date:
Emerald Van? Jeanne
Emerald Van... Extracurricular Vehicle... Extended Vacation... those are my guesses... pictures were neat... love the lanai and the birds...
Bill
Comments From Dawn-Date: 24 May 2005 Time: 19:30:00 Hawaiian Time
You are just getting way to into using kewl Bill. Are you saying it at work too? Bet they think you are crazy. Glad you liked the pictures. I talked with Fran today and she requested overview type pictures of where it is, etc. I like that idea so will work on it. There is a pool, gym, sauna, tennis courts, etc. here and it's all on a cliff with little valleys around the units. The place is up a cliff off the beach Hwy. I'll have to figure out a way to get that shot. EV... gave a hint in my blog so keep on guessing. I really liked Jeanne and your guess of Emerald Van but wasn't what I had in mind when I named it.
Congrats on the new place!! I am continually amazed and happy that things are coming together so well for you. You are in the right place and on the right track...and that is so kewl. Looking forward to pictures of the new digs so that I may continue to be jealous and dream of the time when we will be able to come visit. Love you, Bill
Dawn, that 20 year old moyo-gi style bougainvillea tree was incredible. I'd like to see more pictures of animals. I bet there are incredible looking lizards and spiders. Oh, thanks for the "good old days" compliment. Troy
Comments From Dawn-Date: 9 May 2005 Time: 8:30:00 Hawaiian Time
The bougainvillea was what attracted me to take pictures at the stand. It was gorgeous. Wondered if you would catch the ref to you J. The only animals that I have seen that are a bit different from Texas are the spiders.... they are big and VERY prolific so I'll watch out for something just for you. Aloha!
I dig the hot pink Lei, whatever it was. I have a question about the food, have you been eating your share of Spam? Sally
Comments From Dawn-Date: 9 May 2005 Time: 8:30:00 Hawaiian Time
NOT L When I tell you I am it's because I'm starving.
A cheap honeymoon eh? David & I are interested!! He says hi too and he put a picture you took of a Hawaiian sunset as our desktop. The leis were beautiful.. sounds like you are having a great time. Talk to you soon! - April
Hi Dawn! Bette Kussmann from New Orleans just to say hi! And I'm green with envy! My husband Ken and I went to Hawaii (all islands but Molakai) years ago and fell in love with the place. We crammed in so much into 2 weeks - Helicopter ride thru canyons, glider rides above the Big Island, rain forests, botanical gardens, Queen's palace, Diamondhead, even survived the trip to Hana! I was so impressed that when we came home we had a big luau with a lot of the island foods - including poi! I love all your pictures. Yep, I'm green alright! Dawn, just want to tell you again what a great job I think you are doing on the web page. You a quite an asset! I'm so glad we have you! Bette
Comments From Dawn-Date: 3 May 2005 Time: 10:00:00 Hawaiian Time
I'm so glad you're enjoying the SCR website Bette. I'm really enjoying doing the site for your group and thank you for the praise. Everyone has such great ideas so it makes it easy to do.. I've never been in a helicopter and hearing about the trips here makes me wonder if that is something I might do sometime. I wrote before about the pilot I met at the party we had for Jacque and he was such a great guy I may think about it sometime. Sounds like you had a great time.
The lei's are beautiful, Dawn. Joe and I got married on the Kona coast of Hawaii and I had a lovely white lei of small white flowers that had to be picked in the morning - not sure what kind of flower. Joe had a large green-leaf lei that looked like bay leaves. Your photos brought back some very nice memories. Jeanne
Comments From Dawn-Date: 3 May 2005 Time: 10:00:00 Hawaiian Time
I remember your wedding photo Jeanne. I think being married in Hawaii has got to be the best memory. Those were crown flowers I'll bet. When I took that lei making class that is what they gave us near the end because someone delivered them late. Ti leaves might be the leaves. They wash and iron them before using them which is totally amazing to me. Some cook them in the microwave too. I'm glad you're enjoying the pictures. I hope all is well with you and Joe. Miss you.
Hello Aunt Dawn!! I can't believe these pictures you are taking!! Maybe I should have you photograph my wedding!! Hope you are doing well.. looks like you are enjoying everyday. I'm jealous.. I haven't even seen Hawaii once.. maybe that will change soon. ☺ Keep the updates coming. Love ya! - Your favorite niece ☻ - April
Comments From Dawn-Date: 3 May 2005 Time: 10:00:00 Hawaiian Time
Love you too April. Congrats on the pending wedding, I know you're excited. Save your money girl and come visit me. I could get you a great deal for a honeymoon too if you want! My advice... forget the big wedding, do a cheap party, and spend the money on a honeymoon - I'll photograph that and you can send the people you would have invited the pictures.
Hey Dawn!
Wandered around your blog this afternoon - much more fun than cleaning up my home office! Looks like you landed in Paradise. I enjoyed all of the pictures and your journal. Hope you continue to enjoy your new location. Really miss you at work though... Who we gonna call...?
Take care of yourself - Bonnie
Comments From Dawn-Date: 24 Apr 2005 Time: 21:30:00 Hawaiian Time
Thanks Bonnie, I feel like I landed in Paradise and am thankful each day. I'm glad you got a chance to look a the Blog and I appreciate the note. Hope you are doing well and have started your Kauai savings plan to come visit me someday. Please tell Liz and everyone in Pastoral Care ALOHA!
Hey Dawn, Is the food very tasty? It looks nice in the pictures, but I'm not too sure how it would taste. I'm glad to hear the backup plan is going to be in place soon. Keep the log, pictures and interesting links coming. Troy
Comments From Dawn-Date: 24 Apr 2005 Time: 21:30:00 Hawaiian Time
Yes, the food was amazing. I have eaten so many things lately that I have never tasted. You are too funny... Backup plan for all of the rest of you is my car purchase. I am buying an SUV so in case I really screw up I will have a place to stay. I can hear Troy laughing as he pictures me living on the beach. Totally it was part of my backup plan. The other is a ticket to LA to live with Hal and Karen LOL. You never know and I am the ultimate planner. Maybe someone at work will try to make the Tabouli Salad. It would be a great side dish with Tamales and then you can see how you like it.
Congrats on the KCC job and becoming one of the "productive" members of the island. Being part of the local work force is more important than people realize. Remember Mom's roots in the Service League and my history with the Chamber of Commerce? As for the conch shell playing, you may develop the technique, but you have to be BORN with rhythm. We'll see how you do when I come to Kauai in concert. LOL Bill
Comments From Dawn-Date: 24 Apr 2005 Time: 21:30:00 Hawaiian Time
Too funny. I will make sure I really practice now. The concert is on.
Great pictures. Sounds like you are having a wonderful adventure. We miss ya. Troy
Comments From Dawn-Date: 13 Apr 2005 Time: 21:30:00 Hawaiian Time
Missing everyone too. I also got a note (below) from Brenda (Miss you too Brenda) and thought about everyone grinding away on the Unity Project. Actually I'm kind of depressed to have missed such an opportunity. Thinking about CHRISTUS doing such a great thing and how they will be famous one day. I guess I can say I was there but missed it. L Thanks for sending me a note it helps to know you are there and not just in my imagination. BTW Troy.... get my new SUV in about 3 weeks ... my backup plan will be in place then LOL
Hello from Brenda Just got to see your site. It is wonderful. Thanks for sharing all your experiences. I miss you, especially when I need help with something. You should feel your ears burning when I need you and you are not here. We are really enjoying the beautiful spring weather here. We are really busy. Unity people just come and go. I think their traveling is beginning to wear thin for some of them. We miss them and look forward to having them back. Brenda
I loved the videos at Queen's Bath! The guys laughing really put a smile on my face. They looked like they were having a blast! I also loved the pictures!! Thanks for letting us see Kauai through your eyes...;-) sandy p.s. good luck w/ kcc. I'm home from work today, recovering from the flu...it's only 6:00 am there but call me if you get a chance!
Comments From Dawn-Date: 11 Apr 2005 Time: 23:30:00 Hawaiian Time
They made us all laugh too. They were having the best time! Haven't heard from kcc yet but I'm sure they'll call me soon. Hope you feel better. That recent flu is the pits I hear.
Hi Dawn!!! How are you! Love this site...Ray gave it to me. Well, add my aim address to your list "***" and maybe when you see me on you can chat. Hope all is well and you're happy. Miss ya! bye, Liza
Comments From Dawn-Date: 8 Apr 2005 Time: 11:30:00 Hawaiian Time
It was great chatting with you on AIM Liza. Glad you stopped by and it was great to hear from you.
Joe liked your sunset with Nihau so much that he made it the background on his laptop. Beautiful photos. I hope we are able to return to Hawaii some time in the future...Jeanne
Comments From Dawn-Date: 8 Apr 2005 Time: 11:30:00 Hawaiian Time
I'm so glad. I hadn't heard from him and wondered if he had been checking out the site. I really hope you can come to. I know how much you loved it. Please think about it sometime and come visit me.
Dawn, am so excited about your move to Kauai. It is a dream come true. Spending a week there last year was so peaceful, beautiful and relaxing. Tell me its the same living there. The pictures are great and videos are like being there. Am always checking in to see about your new adventures. Things are moving fast around here. Dad got married last weekend and April is in constant planning stages for her wedding. We're heading into Katie's graduation next month and who knows what is next. Take care and keep us up to date. Love, sister-in-law, Claudia
Comments From Dawn-Date: 8 Apr 2005 Time: 11:30:00 Hawaiian Time
Wow Claudia, so good to hear from you. It's almost the same as my vacations but better. It's true. Even though I have to work and can't get to the beach as much as I want I love being able to just pop over and have a nice snorkel for an hour or so. I also love the people here. They are so upbeat and friendly. Stress does not live here! LOL. Tell your Dad congrats on the marriage, I hope he will be happy. Katie graduating? Lordy, I'm getting old!
Just checkin' in...thinking of you and being jealous. LOL Brother Bill
Comments From Dawn-Date: 5 Apr 2005 Time: 23:30:00 Hawaiian Time
Well, lately there's nothing to be jealous of... well a little. Working real hard but love it when my customers say.... "wow! I hear the birds through the phone". I love that as it continues to remind me why I love it here and also why I continue to search for just that perfect place so I don't have to move into the city.
Got internet access at work. Looks like you're having a great time. We have plenty of air miles and would like to visit. Very happy for you. Wes
Comments From Dawn-Date: 5 Apr 2005 Time: 23:30:00 Hawaiian Time
Great to hear from you again Wes. So glad you're checking in on me. Yes, can't wait for your visit. Still working on that second bedroom. For sure by mid-June I'm sure.
What are you having to pay for gas? Ann
Comments From Dawn-Date: 3 Apr 2005 Time: 21:48:00 Hawaiian Time
It's been ranging 2.55 to 2.65. So, less than 70 cents more than you right (1.99 in CC)? What's funny is it isn't really a big deal. I've been here one month as of yesterday and I've bought a total of one full tank of gas. I drive all over looking around too but it's just not that far to anywhere. It probably helps that I don't go to work like most do but I walked to work in CC also.
Wow, the luau pictures are great! Wish I were there with you!! -sandy
Comments From Dawn-Date: 3 Apr 2005 Time: 21:48:00 Hawaiian Time
Me too. I know how much you liked it here and wish you could enjoy this with me.
Great pictures. Looks like you are having a blast. Troy
Comments From Dawn-Date: 3 Apr 2005 Time: 21:48:00 Hawaiian Time
Yes!
Ooooooooh what a sunset with Nihau. So how come they have the hunting safaris if they would not let just any old person visit? Maybe I should go back and read that again. Loved the pictures. Looked like a fun party. I'm glad there are some cats around even though most won't let you pet. Appears you are meeting some interesting folks. Ann
Comments From Dawn-Date: 3 Apr 2005 Time: 21:48:00 Hawaiian Time
Well, they just recently opened it up to the half day safaris. The articles say that one reason they are allowing it is to control the animal population. Another article talks about the famous shell leis too. I've seen them on display several places and they are gorgeous. The family bought the island and have kept to a strict notion of conservation, history, etc. I also read one article where the matriarch moved to Kauai because the weather was better but it didn't say if she is still here on the island. I'll have to ask one of my Hawaiian friends next time about that. On the subject of land. I read an article today when I was looking up property regulations and thought this was interesting....
22,000 acres called the Grove Farm was purchased by Steve Case, founder and CEO of America Online, in December 2000 for $152 per share - 26 million. His father grew up on Grove Farm land and Case graduated from a Punahou School here. The shopping area I frequent, Kukui Grove Mall, is on Grove Farm Land. Case is reported as being Kauai's first billionaire. Thought that was an interesting tidbit. The article goes on about other fascinating things but that was part I thought everyone might find interesting.
Hi Dawn,
Your pictures are really nice. Great Job. Keep in touch. Gilbert Salinas
Comments From Dawn-Date: 29 Mar 2005 Time: 16:48:00 Hawaiian Time
Thanks Gilbert. Thanks for stopping by. Missing everyone so tell them Hi at lunch for me.
Is that your new kitty? I know there are feral cats all throughout the islands, so figured it wouldn't be long before one found you...Jeanne
Comments From Dawn-Date: 29 Mar 2005 Time: 16:48:00 Hawaiian Time
There are about 5 cats I think here in our little area. Liz feeds them and I just pet the 2 that will let me. No pets for me yet. I think I'll wait until I get a more permanent place. L I do miss Bunny and even Dante some. Sam says Dante is doing real well and even goes outside on their porch. Scott says Bunny and Babygirl are doing fine. When Scott gets his internet connected I'll get to see her on his camera. Hope he does that soon.
Hi Dawn! Jill gave me your site - I can see you are right where you are supposed to be! I am a bit green - one day I will come to visit! We miss you quilting. I actually finished the top to my pinwheel quilt, and started the rock candy one you and Cathy gave me for my shower. Thank you for leaving so much fabric with Cathy - we found the perfect background in there! - Michelle
Comments From Dawn-Date: 26 Mar 2005 Time: 16:00:00 Hawaiian Time
Hey Michelle! Sounds like you are coming along on your quilt projects. I miss our quilting bee. I'm glad you liked the gift fabric and I hope you will enjoy making that one too. I knew you two would appreciate the fabric. I'm glad you found the right stuff for this one. Tell Cathy Hi!
Liked the lanai color. Wow now you can make poi and leis, so you can lei your visitors! Sorry could not resist that. Hong Kong totally awesome! I look forward to reading and seeing through your eyes. Ann
Comments From Dawn-Date: 26 Mar 2005 Time: 16:00:00 Hawaiian Time
Don't 'cha just love it? I have lime green in my kitchen and persimmon in my bathroom. Very bright. HONG KONG... can you believe it?
It sounds more like a vacation than work!! It will be great to see China through your eyes. I know you will make copious journal entries. At least while we read about your adventures we get to keep you close to our hearts. Miss your smiling face at work. Jill
Comments From Dawn-Date: 26 Mar 2005 Time: 16:00:00 Hawaiian Time
I'm telling you after all the cracks about my moving spreadsheet I may not write about Hong Kong at all. LOL. The other night I was visiting out front with some friends and they were talking about divorce. I told them I did my own and how I went to the law library ad copied the forms from the book and one guy says... "you would Dawn". Lordy, I'm getting a Virgo reputation here too. I miss everyone at work too Jill and thanks for the uplifting note.
Hi, Dawn! I really enjoyed catching up with your last few entries, and to see your good news about losing the weight. What a great adventure you are having! I hope you are able to find a place that is within a reasonable budget sometime, but I also hope you have fun looking. Love you, brother Paul in Ohio (at least today I am.... in Ohio, that is)
Comments From Dawn-Date: 26 Mar 2005 Time: 16:00:00 Hawaiian Time
The house hunting is going slow. I just can't find that perfect place. I have plenty of time so I'll keep looking. The more friends I make the better chance I may have of getting something really kewl anyway.... they're looking ... 2 realtors that went to class with Todd, the realtor that is my landlady, the owner of the jewelry shop who is also a realtor, and the local who I'm buying my car from in May. So, maybe I'll luck out.
Hey Sweetie! How's it going? I can't wait to come and see you!! Only 98 more days til' we get there!!! I'm so excited!! Aloha! -sandy
Comments From Dawn-Date: 26 Mar 2005 Time: 16:00:00 Hawaiian Time
I can't wait for you to get here either Sandy. Tell the boys Hi and tell I'm really looking forward to seeing them too. Wait until you see the new waterfall swimming pond I found. Seems like everyone knew it was there but me LOL
Love the rooster!! I can think of better ways to give up caffeine! Watched the race show tonight. Amber & Rob kicked butt. Survivor is on tomorrow instead of Thursday. I've been busy again going thru more of Mom's stuff. I think instead of getting smaller it is multiplying. I'm shooting for a yard sale on the second. We have been having some beautiful days. All I can think about is the high price of gas and my CP&L bill. You are having so much fun and I am jealous. We need a new picture every 25 lbs. Aloha! Ann
Well, I just stopped by to check out the latest news. I love the video clip of you saying Aloha. I talked to Ana today and she said she was closing today. I bet that is a load off your mind. We had a beautiful day on Sunday, but on Saturday it rained. Micheal got his truck stuck and had to use the tractor to pull him out on Sunday morning. I got a serious haircut and the first time ever, I got my hair highlighted with caramel highlights. I need to lose the 25 lbs you have lost and then I can be a hot mama :-). Well I got to get back to work. Keep up with the BLOG so I can know what is happening in your life. Miss you lots. Amy
Comments From Dawn-Date: 26 Mar 2005 Time: 16:00:00 Hawaiian Time
Miss you too Amy... and you are already a "hot mama" and I'll be the hair looks great!
Congratulations on giving up caffeine, Dawn! My electrologist lived in Kauia (forgot how it's spelled!) for three years, so I'm sending her your URL. Glad you're getting into shape, too! :) And it's nice to hear that dust bunnies aren't just under my bed. Keep in touch! Love from Donna, Snickers, Tasha, Gabby
Howdy!! By the way, I noticed how skinny you were looking in the video, too. Keep walking that trail and you will be a menehune in not time...
Love you, Bill (Brother, Scottsdale AZ) (Hi to all Dawn's friends, too.)
Comments From Dawn-Date: 26 Mar 2005 Time: 16:00:00 Hawaiian Time
Thanks for noticing Bill. I'm hoping one day I will be a Menehune [
What ..... You didn't get your fill of painting while you were in Corpus Christi!?! LOL
Went by Ana's house today. No signs of life yet. :) Fran
Comments From Dawn-Date: 26 Mar 2005 Time: 16:00:00 Hawaiian Time
You would think so after all the work on the Corpus house, but I guess Sam really did do most of it and I'm a bum.
Went to Fran's tonight, Judy also. Survivor was on last night but we all missed it. Bummer. The Apprentice was a recap show of shows this season. Showed some scenes we had not seen before, basically boring. Appears all the houses in your neighborhood are colorful. I love it. Hope you find your new place soon. Ann
Comments From Dawn-Date: 15 Mar 2005 Time: 21:14:05 Hawaiian Time
I actually got home in time to see the last half hour of Apprentice. It was great since I had missed so much. I was very excited to watch Survivor yesterday. Sorry you missed it as it was fantastic! So, glad Judy is going now too. They booted two people. Yes, the houses are very colorful here in my little world. I guess you saw the one that is yellow next door. It has a great plumeria tree. Terry (who lives across the drive) is working on that one as a new renter (Jacque) is moving in tomorrow so since he had the paint out I took the yellow and redid my porch floor and railings. I'll take a pictures tomorrow so you can see the great facelift. Thanks for the news update on Fran's TV night. Miss y'all.
Hi Dawn!!!!!
This is such an education for me! I knew nothing about Hawaii - now I feel a little more enlightened. Keep writing please!
Miss you, Hadley
Comments From Dawn-Date: 17 Mar 2005 Time: 21:14:05 Hawaiian Time
That's great Hadley! I am really enjoying exploring to find out everything I can about my new home. Keeping the blog is encouraging me to write down my thoughts so I'm really glad I feel I'm talking to someone. Please keep visiting!
Hey Dawn!! I could tell you lost a lot of weight as soon as I saw your picture!! You're withering away, girlfriend!! It sounds like you're having a blast! I want to move to Hawaii so badly now!! I miss Poipu beach and Brennecke's shaved ice!! I miss you so much and I can't wait to get a phone call from you!! I want to hear more about everything!!!! Call me as soon as you get your phone! Aloha, Sweetie!! -sandy
Comments From Dawn-Date: 15 Mar 2005 Time: 19:14:05 Hawaiian Time
Thanks for the comment on how good I look. I feel great too! I miss you too Sandy and can't wait for you to come visit. I've been snorkeling at Poipu only as I am still a little nervous not having my snorkeling buddy Karen (My sister in law). It is a great beach anyway. I hope I'll get my phone tomorrow. I won't hold my breath... as they are not that dependable I hear. I truly wish you could be here. Looking for a place to live each time I think ... wow! this would be great for a roommate situation and half the cost! Wish you were here. I know, one day.
Oh my god girl! Ya done it! Sounds fascinating, all the exploring of your exciting new homeland. Fantabulous pics - my goodness, all the amazing plant life & surf - too kewl. Wiemea (sp?)is the place, surf's certainly up. So happy for your new new adventure & doesn't sound like you're working too hard, after stumbling glitches - too funny. Keep it up, it's nice of you to share! old buddy carole, the wanderer
Comments From Dawn-Date: 15 Mar 2005 Time: 19:14:05 Hawaiian Time
Carole, I'm putting a video up tonight especially for you my bird watcher. Be sure and look.
Hey girlfren! Tyler went back home this morning. Sure scared the peewaddly out of him last night when we were live LOL! I will try to get on and talk tonight. Cya later, hulagirl.
Comments From Dawn-Date: 15 Mar 2005 Time: 19:14:05 Hawaiian Time
Lordy it was a trip to see Tyler (Fran's grandson) trip out when we turned on the video cam and talked. Totally scared him! Guess he'll never want to come and visit me now. The video has been a great way for Fran and I to stay in contact. True voice with little pains like feedback but great fun.
Hey Dawn!! Hope all is well! I know you are having a blast! Still hard to believe you are in Hawaii! ha! I am vicariously enjoying this journey! Take care, and talk to you soon...Love, Tee
Teresa Anderson
Comments From Dawn-Date: 15 Mar 2005 Time: 19:14:05 Hawaiian Time
Thanks for stopping in Tee. I'm really enjoying sharing.
Hey Dawn,
Glad to see you are getting settled in and exploring. I passed by your house a couple of weeks ago to find the "sold" sign. :( I guess you left much sooner than I expected, but I'm glad you were able to quickly sell your house and start your new life in Hawaii.
I have enjoyed reading about your days, seeing the pictures, and can't wait to see more (especially "Queen's Bath". Darn, I wish I was there. Is the water there warm? You know me - cold all the time so I need heat. Anyway, have fun and know someone is thinking of you.
Love ya, Melinda Cantu-Martin
Comments From Dawn-Date: 15 Mar 2005 Time: 19:14:05 Hawaiian Time
Sorry I missed saying good bye to you Melinda. Yes, it was a quickie that was for sure. Sold the house with the first buyer. It was very exciting and very hard work. It was an amazing experience to put the SOLD sign up before we ever put a FOR SALE sign up. I'm looking forward to my next outing to Queens bath so keep looking. The weather has not cooperated yet. I need two days of dry and we have had some whoppers of wind and rain lately. The water is a breath taker when I first get in but then it is just fine. I have not snorkeled as much as I will later as the high surf makes me a bit nervous. I have plenty of time.... a lifetime :) Thanks for thinking of me as I really enjoy the notes from everyone. Love ya back!
Enjoyed the latest surf pics after IM'ing with you today... With all the comments submitted here I think it's a pretty good way to keep away the "lonelies". Hang in there and take it all in slow and easy, you've come a long way and there's a lot more still ahead. Love you, Brother Bill
Comments From Dawn-Date: 15 Mar 2005 Time: 19:14:05 Hawaiian Time
I know I sent you an email but wanted you to know you are a great brother and I appreciate your support. Luv you
10 more lbs. and so much fun while losing! I really enjoy reading your journal (so to speak). Same old same here. Went to Portland and had our once a month dinner with four high school buddies. Hard to believe after 39 years we are still in touch and good friends. Yes that is what I said 39 years. Time just rolls back. I'm going to make a new pie for tomorrow night. We will think of you as we eat and watch survivor. We will try to take better notes. Since it is during your class maybe I should tape and send to you. Will have to be VCR as I am as always way behind everyone else. Love, Ann
Comments From Dawn-Date: 09 Mar 2005 Time: 22:14:05
I'm very disappointed about Survivor and appreciate the offer but I'm even more behind the times than you are now... no VCR anymore either LOL. I miss my digital recording ability but not enough to get it here yet. I'm not watching TV very much anymore. Anyway, one day I'll look and see if they put this season on DVD and get it. 39 years Ann? Lordy! Yes, we are all getting old. Y'all enjoy the shows and think of me studying my butt off :) Have a great time and keep good notes for me. I'm really enjoying Fran and My internet video calls. They are much fun and she will share the show highlights with me then . Tell everyone Hi at Dinner & Show night at Fran's.
Howdy from good old Texas, Miss you my Love, be well Bruce
Comments From Dawn-Date: 09 Mar 2005 Time: 22:14:05
Miss you too Bruce. Tell everyone in IM Hi for me.
Hello, girlfriend. I was excited to hear from you. I just got back from Norfolk, VA. I went to visit Michael while he is at a 2 week class. I miss having you around to go get lunch with. I really enjoyed your daily briefing and I want to see more pictures of Hawaii. Well, I got to get back to work. Talk to you later.
Amy Brown
Comments From Dawn-Date: 09 Mar 2005 Time: 22:14:05
Glad you got to visit Michael. I'll bet VA was amazing this time of year Amy. I'll put more pictures up as I get them. Miss our lunches too
This is absolutely awesome! I love reading about your adventures. I'm so happy for you! Now I know we can achieve our dreams. Thanks for sharing and please, please, please, continue to keep in touch! Nancy
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Glad to hear that things are going well for you, seems like a great adventure. Let us know your phone number when you get it, look forward to more of your adventure. Larry & Wes
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Ok, I will. I'll have a phone in about a week. So glad you stopped by the web site to see my pictures. I'll take more this week.
So glad to hear that you made it safe!! We talked about you yesterday while quilting. Michelle wanted to know why I got everything:-) But she used your board and ruler yesterday while cutting out the black shaing yes she has all the blocks put together. She is ahead of me now. And Jill puts us all to shame so is so fast. Your place looks small but comfortable. Stay in touch. Love Cathy
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Cathy, I miss you so much! Jill wrote me a note about the quilting night also. Tell Michelle you got everything because you are a very special lady :) and it was really nice that you shared (LOL). I really wanted to tell you that I felt bad that we didn't get to say a proper goodbye. With all that was going on those last days in CC it was just not going to happen. Anyway, I want you to know that you have been a great friend and I do expect you to drag Dale here and visit! Tell him I said it is still the USA and he will really like it. I'll even let him sit on my Lanai all day and not do a thing. Of course he will do that while I take you to the fabric store! Hopefully my future place will have a great Lanai and that extra bedroom is looking mighty welcome now as I have already started accumulating quite a bit. You are right it's small but I really kind of like it for now. Soon I will need more space for my friends and family to visit. My brother Paul wrote and he will stop in May on his way to Asia for a couple of days I think; Sandy is coming around then too. I think I will see my brothers more here than I ever did living in Corpus. That will be a treat and I really hope all my friends plan to come see me too. Lordy save me when the boxes I mailed to myself arrive. They are on the slow boat... 3 weeks from the post office and will fill the bedroom. Too funny! Dawn
Those books looked intimidating to me as well. Hope all those folks in Kaui are ready for Dawn! They are lucky to have you and we are all glad you are following your dreams! You go girl!
I know about those little Menehune guys. Pretty neat. We lived close to a tribe of Pygmies when I was in my twenties, cute little folk who came out at night and messed the house up. We grew quite fond of them and named then Jenny and John. Now they have their own pygmies.
May the force be with you! Frannycat
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Thanks for the support Fran. I'm dream'n on :). Yes, those grandkids make great scapegoats. Pets work well too. I still say "Bad Dandy" when there is an unpleasant odor in the room. LOL My poor dead dog.
Dawn:
Sounds wonderful. Everyone I tell is amazed that you just took off on your adventure. I just talked to one of the my co-workers who got back from Kauai and said the weather was great. I can not wait until our vacation in August. How is the snorkeling? Karen
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
It was unbelievable this morning. There has been a high surf warning for the last couple of days and they are saying it is a record high. I went to Poipu this morning to snorkel and it was pretty rough. I only stayed in for about an hour but I'll go again tomorrow. The water was a shock at first but plenty warm after I got used to it. I'll go to the Northside on Wednesday and take some pictures of the surf. The pictures should be amazing. I'm going to try to find Tunnels. I'm not sure where Hal drove us but I'll look at my map and see if I can find it. I'm going to try to go really early so I can stop first at Queens Bath again. I still want to see it and I'm hoping during the week there will be a place to park.
Thanks for sending the link! I'll be checking in your journey! I know you will be doing just fine, and living your dream. Take a lot of pictures! Pictures, pictures, pictures
Dawn-You are quite an adventurer! I am proud for you. We certainly miss you but know that you are doing the "see the world, take a chance" work that we all wish we were brave enough to do. Please keep me in your address book. I would love to stay in touch. Jane Haas
Girl, I am so excited for you. I did not know of your plans to go on an adventure! Thanks for sharing your adventure, the photos were great.
Ken and I are going to England the end of this month. Although not quite the adventure you are on, I am very excited. You were born to be a world traveler.
Keep in touch. I am better at staying in touch on email than I am when you lived here.
Linda Hodge-Gambrill
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Linda, so good to hear from you. Are you still feeling like a newlywed? I'm excited for you and Ken. England is a great place and I know you will enjoy it. My favorite thing to do is to go to the theater there and the antique markets are fantastic! Be sure and look for them on the backstreets. I hope you'll email me and yes we never saw enough of each other there but maybe you will write me now.
Hi Dawn,
Love the pictures. It looks so pretty there. The books looked a little intimidating. I wish you well with the classes and certs. Will check back soon to check the pictures. Julie
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Yes the books are a little intimidating. I'm still looking forward to studying again though so maybe I'll climb through ok. Thanks for stopping in Julie. I hope the WITI group is going well for you.
So, how soon are you going to have that second bedroom ready? Dawn, I am so happy for you. I'm glad you got there safely and all is well. Keep this log going.............Ruth
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Soon, soon Ruth. I'm looking forward to being able to tell you "Come on over". It will be soon. Thanks for checking the site out and I really look forward to giving you news so you can come visit and maybe give your Mom a chance to see Kauai again :)
You got some cojones, Dawn. Have I told you recently that YOU SUCK! Yes, it's only because I am very jealous.
I expect you to do some major snorkeling for me. Sally
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Yep, getting the snorkeling in Sally. You can go in one of the aquarium tanks and pretend until you get here :)
Dawn - I miss you! Thank you for the classical CD's - what a nice surprise. Every time I play them I will think of you. Your cottage looks charming. Thank you for your web site - for this armchair tourist your site will be the closest I get to Hawaii and I love reading about your adventures. Jeanne
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
You are very welcome Jeanne. I was hoping you would enjoy them. Thanks for taking the time to look. Be sure and tell Joe Hi for me and how much I wish you two could try a visit. I know, but I can keep wishing.
I'm so happy to hear from you!! I was freaking out because I hadn't heard from you. I LOVE THE COTTAGE!! It looks like a dollhouse. ;-) I'm so very happy for you. It sounds like everything is working out as you planned. I love that you're doing this site to keep us up to date. Can't wait to come and see you..Love, Sandy P.S. Call me when you get your phone!!!
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Today was an adventure. I went to get my phone ordered. It's a long story... I'll write about it in the journal pages. Anyway it will be over a week until I get a phone. When you have time try to call me and when it goes to voicemail I'll try to get a signal out and call you. Stupid thing drops but I can usually get in some conversation here and there. Little snags have happened here and there (amazingly few that have bothered me) but I AM HAVING THE BEST DANG TIME!!!! I can't wait for your visit so I can show you places my brother Hal showed me and now some new places that I have added to the tour.
Way to go Dawn... live your dreams to their fullest. Great blog and pictures!
Dale
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Thanks Dale. I'll bet you think it's almost as good as Florida LOL
Oh my gosh!!!! I had no idea you were leaving! But what a great choice of places! Change is good, and you certainly did it in a HUGE way. I'm proud of you, Dawn, and I'm sure you'll be a great success in your new job. Keep sharing...I love the pictures and the log! trish
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
So glad you visited Trish. Maybe you can join me and we'll open a computer training place here :)
How cool (kewl) it is for you to realize your dream! I am very proud of you and excited as to how far you have come... It will be fun to see you settle in to your new life in Hawaii and even more fun to come visit... I hope we can come soon and often. Keep writing and sharing the experience because it means a lot to hear from you.
Love you, Bill
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Like my signature "kewl" huh Bill? Yes, I decided today that I will definitely enjoy living here because I know my brothers will visit me more now... wonder why? Kauai sounds better than Texas? I'm proud of you too Bill... I hope you get the promotion! Sending good wishes to Arizona.
W-O-W. Great pictures. Love the little cottage and weird me I like the colors. Of course I am the "Color Queen". Missed you Thursday night. Kristi joined us to watch the shows. Glad to see that you are getting out and about. I'll be checking often to see the new pictures and to see how you are doing. Love, Ann
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
You are too funny Ann. Yes, the colors are cute and I somehow knew you would like it. The blue is kind of purple so I like it too. I got to see the repeat of The Apprentice but there wasn't a reshow of Survivor. I was very disappointed in The Apprentice this time. The competition was just boring. I guess I'm going to only be able to watch The Apprentice on the repeat night since my class is on Thursdays. Darn! I wonder if they will sell the DVD of all the survivor for this season? I'll have to look. That's great Kristi joined in on TV night at Fran's. Maybe Judy will get in there next week. Thanks for taking a look at my pics. I'm really enjoying sharing them.
You are one lucky (and gutsy)lady! I'm jealous. Great site and pictures! Keep us posted of your further adventures. Brigitte
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Thanks Brigitte. Still snow where you are?
Great to hear from you, Dawn! It looks really good and I know it will get better. Best of luck to you as you live your dream.
Take Care Hank
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Thanks Hank.... Tell all the Beans Hello for me. I'll stop in the family site again soon to see what they are up to.
I am so happy to hear you finally made it. I know how it is to move into a smaller place waiting for the bigger place to be ready. You have moved to a beautiful place and I wish you the best of luck fulfilling your dream as I am trying to do. Love, Denise
So great to hear from you, Dawn! I'm SOOOOO jealous but very happy for you. This sounds like a dream come true. Loved the pictures. I'll be checking back later. Love, Donna, Snickers, Tasha, Gabby :)
Comments From Dawn-Date: 08 Mar 2005 Time: 01:14:05
Thanks Donna. Pet the cats for me. I miss my Bunny but she is doing very well at Scott's house he says. He said he will have his computer up soon so I can see her on his webcam. There are 5 cats here in our little 6 cottage neighborhood. One lady feeds them. Only 2 will let me pet them so far but it's nice to have them around.