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Hello Ren and Drew
The adventure ended all too quickly but Hawaii was a great place to ease back into reality. Thanks for following along. We enjoyed your comments. The coconuts are dangerous!
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 22nd December 2012
I love Oahu!
I've been stationed there twice; once in the Navy and once in the Coast Guard. I have enjoyed reading about your travels! Welcome home!!
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
I love Oahu!
I've been stationed there twice; once in the Navy and once in the Coast Guard. I have enjoyed reading about your travels! Welcome home!!
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 22nd December 2012
Oahu had plenty to offer
Hi Nanci, Looks like it would be a great place to be stationed. We had a very nice time. We enjoyed the city and the countryside. The island is more lush and green than I was expecting and the hillsides are lovely. We may have to go back in the future.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Oahu had plenty to offer
Hi Nanci, Looks like it would be a great place to be stationed. We had a very nice time. We enjoyed the city and the countryside. The island is more lush and green than I was expecting and the hillsides are lovely. We may have to go back in the future.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Thanks for sharing all your travels with us Binkleys! That decompression break prior to returning to reality really works doesn't it! Oh and I thought this picture was a perfect Hawai'i shot, palm trees swaying in the breeze. Mele Kalikimaka to you both!!
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
The travels always go to quickly
We can't believe it is over already. How did that happen. We didn't do the decompression last time and it was really a great thing to do. However going from 78 to 28 in one day can really bum you out! Happy travels.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
Another great trip nears its end!!!
Being a WWII buff like Shane, Pearl Harbor is one of those places that I one day hope to visit, before I slip my mortal coil. Apparently, the Arizona still leaks a small amount of oil every day and as the saying goes, 'the tears of the Arizona' will not stop until the last sailor who served on her passes away. Beautiful stuff and a fitting tribute to those of the 'Golden Generation' who gave their lives so willingly, in defence of their country. Here's wishing you both a wonderful Christmas and a most stupendous New Year :)
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Another great trip nears its end!!!
Being a WWII buff like Shane, Pearl Harbor is one of those places that I one day hope to visit, before I slip my mortal coil. Apparently, the Arizona still leaks a small amount of oil every day and as the saying goes, 'the tears of the Arizona' will not stop until the last sailor who served on her passes away. Beautiful stuff and a fitting tribute to those of the 'Golden Generation' who gave their lives so willingly, in defence of their country. Here's wishing you both a wonderful Christmas and a most stupendous New Year :)
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
The Golden Generation
Dave is a real WWII buff and we enjoyed the visit. It takes a lot longer than you would think but well worth the investment in time. Yes, we were told about the leaking oil...it is a very somber place. They had some powerful videos and the attitude of the ones who served didn't have to give it a thought...they knew they had to do it. Have a wonderful holiday season.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
The Golden Generation
Dave is a real WWII buff and we enjoyed the visit. It takes a lot longer than you would think but well worth the investment in time. Yes, we were told about the leaking oil...it is a very somber place. They had some powerful videos and the attitude of the ones who served didn't have to give it a thought...they knew they had to do it. Have a wonderful holiday season.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
Happy Holidays...
And just like that it's over.... time certainly flies. It's been a joy reading about your adventures but I'm sure there's more to come? Merry Christmas Guys... :)
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Happy Holidays...
And just like that it's over.... time certainly flies. It's been a joy reading about your adventures but I'm sure there's more to come? Merry Christmas Guys... :)
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
And Merry Christmas to you also
Thank you for following along. It is always great getting messages while you are on the road. Happy travels and hopefully our paths will cross.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
And Merry Christmas to you also
Thank you for following along. It is always great getting messages while you are on the road. Happy travels and hopefully our paths will cross.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
On the way home
WE have decided to do the same thing and after a year away from Oz reacclimatising more to heat than culture we are spending a week in Pangkor island in Malaysia. A gentle relaxation after the madness of the Christmas season and a squeezed in week of skiing. Happy returns!
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
On the way home
WE have decided to do the same thing and after a year away from Oz reacclimatising more to heat than culture we are spending a week in Pangkor island in Malaysia. A gentle relaxation after the madness of the Christmas season and a squeezed in week of skiing. Happy returns!
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
Thanks for the welcome back
We hate that it is over but we are ready to see what the next chapter of our lives holds. Glad we think a like....Pangkor Island sounded like a good time.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Thanks for the welcome back
We hate that it is over but we are ready to see what the next chapter of our lives holds. Glad we think a like....Pangkor Island sounded like a good time.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
Welcome home
Welcome back home and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the two of you. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your Blog. All the best, Bob
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Welcome home
Welcome back home and a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the two of you. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your Blog. All the best, Bob
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
Happy Holidays Mr. Bruce!!
Thanks for the message. We went from 76 degrees to 28 degrees just for getting on that darned plane!! Hope all is well with you and yours. Please send my best regards to all at MGH. Dave
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Happy Holidays Mr. Bruce!!
Thanks for the message. We went from 76 degrees to 28 degrees just for getting on that darned plane!! Hope all is well with you and yours. Please send my best regards to all at MGH. Dave
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Don't lose him now?
Having met Brutus, I'd be among many blaming you if you lose him. This well-traveled fella is coming home with you! :-)
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Saved Brutus from blowin' in the wind
Yes, we'd hate to have him blow away at this point. He enjoyed Oahu and the beaches.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 20th December 2012
Welcome home...
It has been a pleasure reading your blogs. What are your plans after Ohio?
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Welcome home...
It has been a pleasure reading your blogs. What are your plans after Ohio?
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
Hi Bob and Linda,
Thank you for following along with us. We had a great adventure. I will email you with our plan.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Hi Bob and Linda,
Thank you for following along with us. We had a great adventure. I will email you with our plan.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 20th December 2012
Hawaii
Welcome home---almost! How great to spend a few days in Hawaii. My favorite thing at the Dole Plantation was the pineapple ice cream. Ummmm, yum. Hope you have a warm jacket handy before you get to Ohio! A very Merry Christmas to you two.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Hawaii
Welcome home---almost! How great to spend a few days in Hawaii. My favorite thing at the Dole Plantation was the pineapple ice cream. Ummmm, yum. Hope you have a warm jacket handy before you get to Ohio! A very Merry Christmas to you two.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
We had the pineapple ice cream and cannot argue with you
It was fun visiting Dole and understanding the influence the family has had on the pineapple and marketing. I looked like a real geek today as we flew in. I was wearing heavy wool socks with my sandals. A questionable fashion statement.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
We had the pineapple ice cream and cannot argue with you
It was fun visiting Dole and understanding the influence the family has had on the pineapple and marketing. I looked like a real geek today as we flew in. I was wearing heavy wool socks with my sandals. A questionable fashion statement.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 20th December 2012
Hawaii
I loved the photos and the fact that you liked Oahu. You may recall that I was born and lived the first 40 years of my life on Oahu (except for college when I was in Calif.). We go back a couple of times a year and always stop on Oahu for a few days before going on to one of the outside islands. People don't realize that once you get out of Honolulu the island is still quite rural and slow-paced which you certainly found out living in Hau'ula. It really is a beautiful place and a perfect spot for your "re-entry". We will be in Honolulu for a few days in February before going on the Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma and Thailand. I always enjoy reconnecting with my friends who still live in (or have returned to ) Hawaii. Where are you returning to by the way???
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Hawaii
I loved the photos and the fact that you liked Oahu. You may recall that I was born and lived the first 40 years of my life on Oahu (except for college when I was in Calif.). We go back a couple of times a year and always stop on Oahu for a few days before going on to one of the outside islands. People don't realize that once you get out of Honolulu the island is still quite rural and slow-paced which you certainly found out living in Hau'ula. It really is a beautiful place and a perfect spot for your "re-entry". We will be in Honolulu for a few days in February before going on the Vietnam, Cambodia, Burma and Thailand. I always enjoy reconnecting with my friends who still live in (or have returned to ) Hawaii. Where are you returning to by the way???
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 21st December 2012
Oahu was perfect
Sonja, I had forgotten that you grew up there but I do remember that now. I'll have to chat with you about the other islands as we have only been to Maui. You are correct that it was far more rural than we expected. As you say a great re-entry spot. Thanks for following along.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Oahu was perfect
Sonja, I had forgotten that you grew up there but I do remember that now. I'll have to chat with you about the other islands as we have only been to Maui. You are correct that it was far more rural than we expected. As you say a great re-entry spot. Thanks for following along.
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 20th December 2012
Merry Christmas!
I can't believe your jouney is complete! I was so excited to get the blog during your travels. Guess what? I terminated my unit director.. know anybody? LOL ! Merry Christmas!!
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Merry Christmas!
I can't believe your jouney is complete! I was so excited to get the blog during your travels. Guess what? I terminated my unit director.. know anybody? LOL ! Merry Christmas!!
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Date: 20th December 2012
Hi Lydia,
It all ended so quickly. Where did the time go?
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Hi Lydia,
It all ended so quickly. Where did the time go?
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu
Where we have traveled 
Where we live 
RENanDREW
Ren and Andrew
love it!
I love the way the coconuts defy gravity and pursue the humans! like something out of a bad 70s (polynesian) sci-fi film... thanks for all the wonderful blogs, and hope you are enjoying being back home :)
From Blog: Mahalo Oahu