Bucket List: Koko Head Crater Hike

We had a great Thanksgiving!

Our ward had dinner on Thanksgiving eve and then we were able to go to dinner at the Graves'/Gibson's Home.

Both were great, but we have no photos.
We are thankful to have such a great ward & friends.

Friday we had planned to go do the crazy shopping thing, but changed our minds.

So we crossed another thing off the bucket list: Koko Head Crater Hike

We packed the camera along, and realized when we got there that the memory card was still in my computer.

We tried formatting the other card we had in our bag, but no luck.

So I stole these from the Internet, to give you all an idea of the hike.

This is the Koko Head Crater we climbed to the very top.

Simple right? You've probably done diamond head, but it was nothing like that.
Its 1,100 feet, pretty much straight up, on railroad ties (with no handrails).
IT WAS SO HARD (for me)! view of the tracks from the bottom: coming down: When we got to the top we had a beautiful view ...

It was fun.
I felt great when it was over.
And my legs still feel like Jello.

200th Post

Wow! this is post #200...

I am sorry that its not more exciting.

But I have taken pictures of somethings we are selling.
and Added a few more items for sale (including our car).

So, click the Moving Sale icon to the right & check it out.

If your are interested in anything let me know (meagancw@gmail.com).

If you want to offer me a different price ... don't be shy ... we have to get rid of everything!

Thanks!

Bucket List: Kaena Point

This weekend we crossed a few more items off of our bucket list. 

Friday we saw the new night show at the PCC. 

It was really good, we loved it. 

& Saturday we hiked to Kaena Point. 

IT WAS AMAZING! 

The hike/walk was beautiful, along the ocean the whole way. 

When you get to the end you can see all the way down the west side of the island. 

It's so pretty. 

We also made a new friend on the beach ...

Jordan and I were racing towards the water when all of a sudden this guy barked at Jordan and scared us both half to death. 

We found a few more seals in the water. 

It was really fun to see them swimming around. 

They have pretty bad tempers & are very territorial. 

They mostly just barked at us. 

It was a great hike. 

I TOTALLY recommend it. 

Oh Happy Day!

I just gave my 2 weeks notice.

I can't wait for December 4th.

Idanha

We are moving in about 5 weeks.

34 days.

To where? ... It's up in the air.

Depends on some job interviews and what not.

I told Jordan I didn't care where we move as long as we can bring my new sofa.

But if it was up to me, we would live here ...

Once the Idanha Hotel, Now the Idanha Apartments.
In fabulous Downtown Boise.

Bucket List: Greek Corner & Pearl Harbor

With only 5 weeks left in Hawaii, we have decided to make a bucket list of things we want to do before we leave.

So Friday night we headed into town and got some Greek Food. Yummy.

We had planned to hike Kaena Point on Saturday morning, but the weather was too wild.
So, we changed plans and headed into town to go to the Swap Meet & Pearl Harbor. The swap meet was closed.

Bummer.

We will have to hit it another day.

We stopped by Papa Johns for some lunch.

Ordered a Pepperoni Pizza ... but got an Onion Pizza.

Just Cheese & Onions.

Puke.

Whats on your Hawaii Bucket List?

Anythings we HAVE to do before we go?

Moving Sale

Only six weeks til we leave Hawaii.

Where has the time gone?

Well, We have a bunch of stuff we need to sale.

Here is a list.

Let me know if you are interested in any of it. (meagancw@gmail.com)

And If you don't like our prices suggest a new one :)

Available NOW:

HP color printer $15

Twin Sized Air Mattress $15

TV/DVD Combo (only works for DVDs) $10

Nightstands (2) $7 each

Wire Shelving Unit $5

3 Drawer Plastic Storage $5

1 Drawer Plastic Storage Bin $3

Hanging Closet Organizer $5

Hanging Shoe Organizer $3

8x10 Picture Frames (7: 2 black, 1 yellow, 1 pink, 1 orange, 1 green, 1 blue) $1 each

Over the door towel holder $2

Beach Chairs (2) $7 each

Blender $5

Fruit Bowl $1

Available December 17th-ish (Reserve Now):

Broom & Dust Pan $5

Rice Cooker $10

Cookie Sheet (2) $2 each

Cutting Board (2) $1 each

8 x 8 pan $3

Measuring cups & spoons $2

Cheese Grader $1

Utensils (Spatulas, Mixing Spoons, Can Opener, etc.) $5

BBQ tools (Metal Turner, Tongs, Grill Brush, etc.) $5

Pots (small) $2

Pans (2: 1 large, 1 small) $4 lrg, $2 small

Colander/Strainer $2

A bunch of Tupperware Containers $2

Plates (12), Bowls (4), Cups (8) $9

Pitchers (2) $1 each

Luxury Tax

I have mentioned before that we have termites in our apartment.

I just consider it a Luxury Tax.

The price we pay to live in paradise.

But Check it out, this is a pile of cupboard dust/termite poo that was found behind our microwave right before we left on vacation:

Gross, right?

Yeah I have had enough.

Good thing is ... I think that they are gone for good.

Yesterday, while I was home for lunch I noticed a little trail of ants crawling around these pictures.

When I looked a little closer I noticed they were crawling on the frame of the picture of Jesus.

I guess I can't blame them for wanting to be near to Jesus ... but I got out the raid and sprayed.

Then I pulled the picture off the wall and noticed they were ALL OVER the back of the frame.

So I took apart all the layers of the frame.

And I hit the jackpot ... if you want to call it that.

There was SOO SOO many bugs.
This is just one layer and it doesn't do it justice.
I used a whole can of raid. But the good news is since I sprayed them all and threw away the frame I haven't seen any.
Awesome!

Also for those of you who live in Hawaii and raid is a part of your day-to-day life ...

Have you ever noticed that it is called "Country Fresh" scent?

Are you kidding me?

I was dry heaving while I sprayed it all over my house yesterday.

Birthday Girls

In addition to re-upholstering the couch and celebrating halloween ...

we celebrated 3 birthdays while I was home

Lucy

my family's 5 year old Bulldog she didn't love her party hat.

And my Aunt Darla & Sister Felicia's Birthdays as well
We celebrated with lots of pie and cake ... yumm

The bike collection continues to grow at the Williams house...
Felicia got a custom made cheetah bike for her birthday! My parents bought the bike at a yard sale... its like from the 50s
Dad spray painted the base.
Mom and I (mostly mom) painted the spots.

We had to be really stealthy about painting it, at one point we had the bike in the kitchen painting spots and Felicia came to the front door ... in a panic we hurried and shoved the bike in the pantry. She didn't suspect a thing. It was a hit!

Our New Couch ... She's a Beauty!

My whole childhood my mom was all about buying things from yard sales or second hand stores and making them her own, so I thought she would be totally on board when I brought up this project, but it took some convincing ... she was concerned that she would catch swine flu from a couch?!?

I told her to quit being paranoid, if she was going to get swine flu it was going to be from the snot nose brats she teaches math to ... so she finally agreed and this beauty of a couch was mine. My dad and I drove out to the MIDDLE OF NO WHERE, gave the man $25 and brought her home. And many hours later and lots of help from Dad and Mom, she now looks like this: I still need to add the trim (it will cover all the staples) but you get the idea!
I LOVE IT ... I think shes a beauty, I am so excited to get to use it, but until then my mom has graciously offered to keep the couch in her house until we move to the mainland.

Mom & Dad, Thanks for all your help and letting me come home and visit! SLY