ONE EPISODE TO GO!

HEROES SEASON FINALE NEXT WEEK!

Who are the "Good Guys" and who are the "Bad Guys"?

What will the season ending cliff-hanger be (you know there will be one)?

Straight out of the Saturday Matinee serials of the '40's and '50's. How will the hero(es) survive? What can vanquish the most vile of enemies?

This show has definitely drawn heavily on this classical format and, IMO, has done a perfect job.

You haven't seen it yet? Probably because it is up against "24" and "Dancing With The Stars". That is some stiff competition. Yet, every week it draws a larger audience. In the February, 2007, TV-Sweeps Month, it was in the top 25 of all shows. "24" was the #1 show. Getting such high ratings, while going against #1, is unprecedented!

The Sci-Fi Channel repeats Monday's episode as part of their Friday night line-up. Check your cable/sat listings for exact time.

NBC-TV also provides broadband viewing and downloads of the episodes. Just [click] to access the show's webpage.

It has international distribution and is translated into many languages.

I know Lugosi is a fan. Anyone else?

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Dinner at Judy's, as usual. She cooked for me tonight. Nothing fancy, just good "tummy stuffing comfort food".

She gave me a crock pot/slow cooker that she doesn't use. So, next week, I am going to make a hearty beef stew and take it to her place. I can also do up a pot roast for me during the week and cut back on greasy "choke'n'puke" drive-thrus.

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How was your Monday?

Tsk, tsk. That bad, huh?

Sorry.

Finish today and you'll have just 2 more and a "wake-up" to go.

For me, its back to work tonight.

Thanks for coming by.

See you tomorrow.

Mahalo

Aloha

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THE PICTURE GALLERY

Ho'okipa Beach Park

Hilo Bay

Kona Coast

Spinner Dolphins

Wild Orchids

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"Let's all be careful out there!"

ITS MONDAY!

AIN'T THAT A BITCH?

I mentioned earlier that I signed up to be a beta-tester for JOOST TV.

~ click pic for video ~

Now I can send "invites" to others who also want to become a beta-tester. You must have a broadband connection. If interested, send me an e-mail and I'll send out your invitation. I don't know how many I can send but I'll honor all requests "as long as supply lasts."

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RADIO STORM

One of the better free Internet radio stations.
Check it out!

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CRACKED POT

An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck.

One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water.

At the end of the long walks from the stream to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

For a full two years this went on daily, with the woman bringing home only o ne and a half pots of water.

Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its accomplishments.

But the poor cracked pot was ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that it could only do half of what it had been made to do.

After two years of what it perceived to be bitter failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream. 'I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my side causes water to leak out al l the way back to your house.'

The old woman smiled, 'Did you notice that there are flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other pot's side?'

'That's because I have always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side of the path, and every day while we walk back, you water them.'

'For two years I have been able to pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table. Without you being just the way you are, there would not be this beauty to grace the house.'

Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives together so very interesting and rewarding.

You've just got to take each person for what they are and look for the good in them.

SO, to all of my crackpot friends, have a great day and remember to smell the flowers on your side of the path!

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Van, of Maui Action Photos does more that just "beach pics". Here are some from Maui Taekwando.





A great way to burn off some of that energy that 7 & 8 years olds are infused with.

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Tina, one of my fellow drivers, sent me these:

Tina, on the backside of Molokini

Riding an outrigger at Waikiki

Kayaking off of Makena

Waikiki sun worshipper

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Mike Weldon, one of my erstwhile readers, sent these in:

Garden Of Eden

Above Haleakala

Near Pa'ia

"West side" sunbather

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Sending wishes for a great week to each and every one of you.

See ya back here tomorrow?

Hope so.

Mahalo

Aloha

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THE PICTURE GALLERY

Hana Coast

A "Shower Tree"

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"Let's all be careful out there!"

TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY:

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Yeah, I know, other parts of the world celebrate this on different dates. Thats okay. Just consider this a belated, or an early, special wish to you too.

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OUT WITH THE OLD...

Shortly after I had awoken for my "day", I received a phone call from my landlords. They had a gift for me.

I've have owned this attache case for about 20 years. Held together with duct tape, it has been on "life-support" for at least 5 years.

IN WITH THE NEW...

On my way out to work, they presented me with this wonderful new case.

Mahalo. Van, Julie, Austin. Words can't express my amazement and gratitude.

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~ Last Night's Sunset ~

A pretty uneventful night.

These two sweet things were the bright spot of the shift.

~ Sheila ~ Heather ~
~ San Francisco ~ San Diego ~

My final run of the night put the meter just over $100. That is a shitty Saturday night. Definitely no "Fever".

I did get some good "tips", though.

Really GOOD "tips".

$$!!

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Everyone enjoy this special Sunday and I'll meet you back here tomorrow.

Okay?

Mahalo

Aloha

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THE PICTURE GALLERY

Chinaman's Hat
O'ahu

Purple Flowered Jacaranda Tree

Buddhist Temple
O'ahu

Temple's Gardens

Schofield Barracks
O'ahu

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"Let's all be careful out there!"

THE PICTURE

SAYS IT ALL:

Can you believe this?

There is no delay in crude oil shipments. All major refineries are on line. No pending damage from weather. So why this?

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This is Genevieve. She started back last night. This is her 3rd or 4th time around. She usually stays for a couple of months and then disappears.

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SPECIAL FOR RANDALL
Biking is very popular on Mau'i. Some hotels, such as the Maui Coast (above) offer the free use of their fleet of bikes to registered guests. Just have to sign a liability "release and waiver". All of our major roadways have designated bike lanes. Some are safer than others. Most bike shops have maps, available for purchase, of all designated bike lanes and public access trails.

Multiple companies offer a "Ride Down The Mountain", usually twice a day. The first trip lets you watch the sunrise, atop Mt. Haleakala. The second trip begins at a more reasonable hour of the day. Haleakala is 10,023' (3 km) in elevation. The distance from the summit to the beach in Pa'ia is about 38 miles (61 km) and you only actually pedal a non-contiguous 400 yards/meters on the ride. You should see the custom-made brakes (pads replaced every day) on these bikes and their super heavy-duty frames. We do tend to lose about one idiot a year from this tourist activity. Those "Here! Hold my beer and watch this." yahoos. If you follow the tour rules, it is probably one of the safest activities on the island.

Some companies offer tours of the mountain trails.

True enthusiasts will ship their bikes, from the mainland, as part of their airline luggage.

Hope this answered you question.

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A really unremarkable shift. I did lose $25.40 though. Made a pick up from "Micky-D's" with just an unknown destination - "NORTH". The guy kept talking and finally said that he lived real close to the ABC Store.

Thats strange. There is no commercial activity in the north area of south Kihei Road, except condos.

WRONG!!

A new ABC Store opened its doors for business on Friday, where Suda's Store (a local iconic landmark) used to be.

I was so positive that there wasn't any store at that location that, during our meanderings, had accepted a bet of "double or nothing" on the meter. The store is there and I covered his fare.

Expensive way to learning something new.

Feces Occurs

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Thanks for visiting
Lets see what tomorrow brings.

Mahalo

Aloha

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THE PICTURE GALLERY

Fort DeRussy
Honolulu
O'ahu

Water Tower
Hickam Airfield
O'ahu

Wheeler Army Airfield
O'ahu

Plumeria Flower

Breezy Day

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"Let's all be careful out there!"