Thursday at Home

I popped over to my next door neighbor's house a minute ago and have to say that their view is definitely better than mine.

Amorphous Blob

I encountered this amorphous blob this morning during my ocean swim this morning. Closer examination revealed floral and ti leaf leis tangled together floating on the surface.

Visitors to Maui are told that throwing leis into the ocean upon departure will ensure their return to the island. They also need to be told to cut and remove the strings first to prevent entrapment of sea life in the leis. Not to worry, these leis were fished out of the ocean to safeguard our critters.

A rock balancer was back at work recently. There were only two rocks in each stack, but even that is quite impressive to me.

Niles is Not a River

 Welcome back to Maui, Dennis. I know it is only for a visit, but we've missed you and it was great to see you again.

We also thoroughly enjoyed sharing our Sunday morning swim with a lovely trio from Canadaland.

Click HERE for a few more photos from today's ocean swim.

Oh by the way, Niles is a town in SW Michigan. Also, a welcome to our newest Pink Cap Swimmer. You are a great addition to our group, Ellis.

Down & Up

These are my neighbors just six houses down the street. We have the better scenic view but they get to watch wave after wave of kayakers pass by every morning.

And then there's the view uphill. Above us are golf courses and then ranchland almost all the way to the summit. 

Mardi-Gras Makeover

In the spirit of the holiday I gave this brown anole a Mardi-Gras makeover in photoshop. Party On.

A Quiet Farewell

 This morning the Maui Pink Cap swimmers gathered in spite of rain, wind and crashing waves to say farewell to one of our own.

We will miss you, Kathleen.

Click HERE for a few more photos from this morning.

Aloha Kathleen

 Aloha Kathleen!

What can I say other than - We will sorely miss you.

A hui hou...

(Click HERE for many of our wonderful memories of Kathleen)