Thursday, May 31, 2007
UPDATE 5/30/07
All is well, except for my computer. I won't be able to post photos until repairs are done. I'm back in Lahaina after a few days back at Little Beach. Plans call for a weekend at Honolua Bay, about 7 miles North of Lahaina. Hopefully more photos will be up next week.
Aloha
Aloha
Friday, May 25, 2007
5/25/07 Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii- Update
Yesterday I sailed to Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.
Lahaina has a very special place in my heart as this was where I first learned to sail. I was 18, a high school graduate, had a summer before college ahead of me and landed the worst-paying, best-loved job I ever had. I was "First Mate" on the Yacht "Allure". Translation: For $60.00 a week I only had to do everything to keep a 45' wooden schooner shipshape for the tourist trade. I also got to clean up after the drunken tourists, laugh at their jokes and generally have as little as possible to do with them. I wanted to sail, and sail I did.
Captain Louis B. Abrams taught me well. Thank you Cap'n Abrams.
Lahaina is a very historic location in Hawaii. It is best known as a replenish and rest stop for the North Pacific whaling ships. The whalers brought numerous diseases which the Hawaiian population had no immunity.
Lahaina was a wild and wolly place when the whalers were ashore.
Lahaina used to be the Capital of Hawaii.
Today, sadly, Lahaina is mostly a tourist trap. That's just my opinion, I could be wrong. (Thanks Dennis Miller) Lahaina still has a lot of charm. Stay at The Pioneer Inn. It is right on the pier front. The hotel is old Hawaiian plantation style and has a lot of history. Lahaina's other charms have to be actively looked for past all the tourist shops.
Lahaina has a very special place in my heart as this was where I first learned to sail. I was 18, a high school graduate, had a summer before college ahead of me and landed the worst-paying, best-loved job I ever had. I was "First Mate" on the Yacht "Allure". Translation: For $60.00 a week I only had to do everything to keep a 45' wooden schooner shipshape for the tourist trade. I also got to clean up after the drunken tourists, laugh at their jokes and generally have as little as possible to do with them. I wanted to sail, and sail I did.
Captain Louis B. Abrams taught me well. Thank you Cap'n Abrams.
Lahaina is a very historic location in Hawaii. It is best known as a replenish and rest stop for the North Pacific whaling ships. The whalers brought numerous diseases which the Hawaiian population had no immunity.
Lahaina was a wild and wolly place when the whalers were ashore.
Lahaina used to be the Capital of Hawaii.
Today, sadly, Lahaina is mostly a tourist trap. That's just my opinion, I could be wrong. (Thanks Dennis Miller) Lahaina still has a lot of charm. Stay at The Pioneer Inn. It is right on the pier front. The hotel is old Hawaiian plantation style and has a lot of history. Lahaina's other charms have to be actively looked for past all the tourist shops.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
UPDATE 5/24/07
I've been out of internet range for several days.
Sailed from Honolulu to West Molokai. Next went to the "Pineapple Island" known as Lanai.
Thereafter went to "Little Beach" on the South East end of Maui. I have a number of pictures which are a lot of fun. "Little Beach" is a very fun and sublimely mellow place to be at any time, however, every Sunday afternoon musicians from all over Maui (and the world) gather to have a fun jam session. The highlight is at sunset when fire dancers join in on the fun.
Sailed from Honolulu to West Molokai. Next went to the "Pineapple Island" known as Lanai.
Thereafter went to "Little Beach" on the South East end of Maui. I have a number of pictures which are a lot of fun. "Little Beach" is a very fun and sublimely mellow place to be at any time, however, every Sunday afternoon musicians from all over Maui (and the world) gather to have a fun jam session. The highlight is at sunset when fire dancers join in on the fun.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
UPDATE-MAY 15, 2007
After a few days at the Waikiki Yacht Club in the Ala Wai harbor near Waikiki Beach, Torrid is again anchored off Waikiki Beach and planning to sail to the islands of Lanai, Maui and Molokai.
As access to the internet may be a problem, photos will be taken and the blog updated when and if available.
Aloha,
Mal
As access to the internet may be a problem, photos will be taken and the blog updated when and if available.
Aloha,
Mal
Thursday, May 10, 2007
May 10, 2007- Update
Presently anchored off world-famous Waikiki Beach on Oahu, Hawaii. Had a VERRRRRRRRRY breezy sail from Pokai Bay this morning. The fun just keeps on coming.
Hope to get some shore time for supplies and electronic equipment installation-auto pilot.
Will post pictures of Diamond Head.
Aloha
Hope to get some shore time for supplies and electronic equipment installation-auto pilot.
Will post pictures of Diamond Head.
Aloha
Monday, May 7, 2007
STATUS UPDATE
I've been at Kahana Bay and Waimea Bay and have not been able to access the net. I'm now anchored off Waianae, Oahu, Hawaii and all is fine.
I had a leisurely sail to Kahana Bay where I spent the night. One has to get out and away from the city lights in order to truly enjoy the spectacle of watching the stars.
The next day I sailed to beautiful Waimea Bay. No surf,but that's how I wanted it. Again, another beautiful night.
Today, Monday May 7, 2007 I had a very breezy sail from Waimea Bay to Pokai Bay. Check out the picture of Kaena Point. That was during a quiet time.
I relied a great deal on my wind-driven autopilot. I worked very well.
Planning to sail to Honolulu tomorrow or the next day.
I had a leisurely sail to Kahana Bay where I spent the night. One has to get out and away from the city lights in order to truly enjoy the spectacle of watching the stars.
The next day I sailed to beautiful Waimea Bay. No surf,but that's how I wanted it. Again, another beautiful night.
Today, Monday May 7, 2007 I had a very breezy sail from Waimea Bay to Pokai Bay. Check out the picture of Kaena Point. That was during a quiet time.
I relied a great deal on my wind-driven autopilot. I worked very well.
Planning to sail to Honolulu tomorrow or the next day.
Friday, May 4, 2007
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY- MAY 4, 2007
PERSISTENCE IS A VIRTUE
I used to tell myself that although I might not be the smartest Lawyer in the world at least I was one of the most persistent.
Persistence of a meritorious goal is a worthy endeavour. If your goal is something less than meritorious you may be spending a great deal of your time and effort in pursuit of a fool's mission.
Take time to take stock of where you are and where you are going in life. Do not hesitate to take a careful, honest and through examination of your efforts in life. If you are satisfied that your goals are worthy and attainable then stay the course. If, however, you find that your goals are not worthy or are completely unobtainable then, by all means, set another course.
Don't give up a worthy goal because it is hard. Anyone can obtain an easy goal. The pursuit of a difficult but worthy goal is the essence of persistence.
Don't strive to reach an impossible goal. Be reasonable. I would like to become an astronaut but at 61 years of age it is impossible.
I used to tell myself that although I might not be the smartest Lawyer in the world at least I was one of the most persistent.
Persistence of a meritorious goal is a worthy endeavour. If your goal is something less than meritorious you may be spending a great deal of your time and effort in pursuit of a fool's mission.
Take time to take stock of where you are and where you are going in life. Do not hesitate to take a careful, honest and through examination of your efforts in life. If you are satisfied that your goals are worthy and attainable then stay the course. If, however, you find that your goals are not worthy or are completely unobtainable then, by all means, set another course.
Don't give up a worthy goal because it is hard. Anyone can obtain an easy goal. The pursuit of a difficult but worthy goal is the essence of persistence.
Don't strive to reach an impossible goal. Be reasonable. I would like to become an astronaut but at 61 years of age it is impossible.
Thursday, May 3, 2007
THOGHT FOR THE DAY- MAY 3, 2007
TOLERANCE- A MODEST PROPOSAL
A version of "The Golden Rule" is incorporated into every religion. So why don't we practice it?
Imagine someone comes to your door and declares that your religion is "false" and that you must change your core beliefs or suffer some violent consequence. Imagine that the issue is something else like your form of government, social order or even language. Would you willingly adapt to the demands of such a visitor? Probably not.
Intolerance is founded upon the belief that only one model of religion, government, society, language or whatever is right. The one the "true believer" has what he thinks is the "right" answer. The problem comes in where we try to force the other person to our way of believing.
Millions have died an millions more have suffered grievously at the hands of "True believers". What has made them so zealous? Intolerance.
If we want to remain comfortable in our beliefs, why can't we allow the same for our neighbor, countryman or fellow member of our species regardless of race, creed, color or anything else for that matter,
So long as the other person's beliefs do not actively cause harm to others where is the problem ?
Maybe Rodney King's words have merit" "Can't we all just get along?"
A version of "The Golden Rule" is incorporated into every religion. So why don't we practice it?
Imagine someone comes to your door and declares that your religion is "false" and that you must change your core beliefs or suffer some violent consequence. Imagine that the issue is something else like your form of government, social order or even language. Would you willingly adapt to the demands of such a visitor? Probably not.
Intolerance is founded upon the belief that only one model of religion, government, society, language or whatever is right. The one the "true believer" has what he thinks is the "right" answer. The problem comes in where we try to force the other person to our way of believing.
Millions have died an millions more have suffered grievously at the hands of "True believers". What has made them so zealous? Intolerance.
If we want to remain comfortable in our beliefs, why can't we allow the same for our neighbor, countryman or fellow member of our species regardless of race, creed, color or anything else for that matter,
So long as the other person's beliefs do not actively cause harm to others where is the problem ?
Maybe Rodney King's words have merit" "Can't we all just get along?"
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY-MAY 2, 2007
A GOOD DAY TO DIE
I'd like to make every day of the rest of my life a good day to die.
The recognition of my own mortality has helped me realize that I should strive to shed the tribulations of my past, make peace with all persons and prepare to face the inevitable.
When I shuffle off this mortal coil I hope I will have said and done everything I ever intended.
I don't wish to lie in my deathbed wishing I'd said or did something of merit.
I'd like to make every day of the rest of my life a good day to die.
The recognition of my own mortality has helped me realize that I should strive to shed the tribulations of my past, make peace with all persons and prepare to face the inevitable.
When I shuffle off this mortal coil I hope I will have said and done everything I ever intended.
I don't wish to lie in my deathbed wishing I'd said or did something of merit.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY- MAY 1, 2007
LAW DAY 2007- THE RULE OF LAW
Common sense and honest introspection would move or society from one of litigation to one of cooperation and life under the Rule of Law.
I, as a practicing lawyer, used to say: "If everyone told the truth all of the time we lawyers would not be necessary".
My job was to present the "Truth" in the light most favorable to my client. I discovered that not everyone was convinced of my client's position. Frequently I found that clients hired Lawyers in order to obscure the facts. Had they been completely honest they would've realized the weakness of their position.
We have a marvelous albeit imperfect system of Laws. The Achilles heel of our system is the fact that people lie. If they told the truth and applied the Law to the truth the decision would usually become self-evident.
Before you start a lawsuit or continue with the one you are in ask yourself truthfully how honest your position is. Maybe you'll find more time to live your life rather than waste precious time fighting in Court.
Common sense and honest introspection would move or society from one of litigation to one of cooperation and life under the Rule of Law.
I, as a practicing lawyer, used to say: "If everyone told the truth all of the time we lawyers would not be necessary".
My job was to present the "Truth" in the light most favorable to my client. I discovered that not everyone was convinced of my client's position. Frequently I found that clients hired Lawyers in order to obscure the facts. Had they been completely honest they would've realized the weakness of their position.
We have a marvelous albeit imperfect system of Laws. The Achilles heel of our system is the fact that people lie. If they told the truth and applied the Law to the truth the decision would usually become self-evident.
Before you start a lawsuit or continue with the one you are in ask yourself truthfully how honest your position is. Maybe you'll find more time to live your life rather than waste precious time fighting in Court.
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