Los Altos----> Frankfurt Deutschland

this will be my last USA post, from then you will have to follow it in the german language...hehehe. Visiting Ron, Erica and Braxton before I head on to Germany. It was so warm, we took a dip in the pool, made canon balls and squirted water guns at each other. Last night we prepared Beer Can Chicken, which was to die for, together with a salad, baked potato (you know, fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside) and Kolokithakia Tighanita also known as Fried Zucchini in greek. We tried to figure out what to make in their "steaming oven", but everything we came up with was easier made the traditional steaming method. If you have any ideas for what to use the steaming oven, leave a comment.
Man, that was good. Of course a nice bottle of wine sitting outside under the evening sky and extremely quiet neighbourhood. Dessert was warmed brownies... and more wine.

Cheerio

I 'heart' San Francisco

Here we are in San Francisco which is much warmer than Oregon and Washington, I must say. Arrive via plane, United that is, and was actually early. This was a very big surprise to Tami 'cause she planned on being fashionably 'on-time' which means late when you are flying United. Mike and Tami treated me like royalty, went to great pubs (Little Shamrock), restaurants (Pacific Catch, Swans Oyster Depot thx Kerf, Caffe Macaroni, Crepevine, Bistro 9), Live Blues (Blues and Biscuits ;) thx Thomas) with Chris Cain, Pier 29 to see the seals, The purple onion for a comedy gig with Jeff Kreisler, Joe Klocek (Comedy Against Evil) with some awesome pasta and vino at Caffe Macaroni, yummy!!!
Riding on the Muni and Bart was awesome and going on the acble car hangin' of the side...too cool.
What a fun town, I especially fell in love with North Beach. Really nice.
Anyway, good company, good food, good service. Pictures will follow, especiallt the one of the bathroom...for all of you building code enthusiasts.

Ciao

Breakfast in Portland

here we are at the Tin Shed having breakfast talking about change being a beautiful thing.  On my way to the airport to head off to SFO to meet Mike and Tami followed by the Gill's...

I must say, Oregon is as cool as they say, fun and friendly people.

Next post will be from sfo.

Portland Potluck

Back from WA and off to the races we are.  Pot Luck with "MC" Hamma, Humphrey, Heidi "from the Alps", Ariel, Will, Dora, Elize, Norene "the magician" and Holly-wood.  yummy food, good wine and GREAT company is always a perfect combination for a "livin the good life" kinda time.

Started off with a hot saltwater soak located at the old Kennedy school no run my McMenamins (cool pubs) where they utilize the different rooms as mini bars and stuff.  Pretty cool man.  I am sitting at every pub or place I go and I am noting all the violations they would have if they were on Maui, wow, gotta stop that...  After the soak, we went and intercepted Will with a grocery cart and stuffed the ford.  Drove to the Hinterlander mansion (ohhlala) and proceeded with starting a fire with a non-toxic Java block (firestarter) in the "fireplace" (which it seems every house has at least one.  Ohh, Ohh, did  mention that basements are in? Dude, every house has a basement, and all the people I have visited so far (Rasta Raj, Puritan and Hinterlander, Ian) have either their electronic DJ machines or are set up with true session room with recording capabilities.  Oh, and usually a fireplace as well...

I think I like Oregon...

Tonight we go to "Moon and Sixpence" english pub and throw some darts, hehehe.

Ciao

Olympia here I am

Saying hello to an old buddy of mine whom without the Cafe Marc Aurel Wine Bar would never have been built, Myron LewAllen!! Myron is lookin great, like a gentleman I should say. Was browsing thru some of his early life pictures before he went to Nam. What fun, dude.
Man, I thought it was cold in Portland, it's really cold up here. It hailed earlier...

Today is Myron's Birthday and we're havin a birthday dinner, Sheila, Madison, S..., Myron and myself.
Picture to come soon (still trying to figure out how to use a camera...).

Cheers

1st stop: Portland

Welly welly welly.  Portland here I am.  

I must say, the going away party was one awesome riot!!!  Thanks a lot everyone, I was amazed by all your lovin, songs and stories.  

The day after me Dave and David went for a last Margerita ville at Manana Garage.

Hopped on a flight to Portland on Tuesday and here I am.  Staying with my best friend Ian Buxton who I grew up with in Kona where we finished High School.  Tomorrow I go to Washington for Myron's Birthday return on Saturday.  Sunday, meet Heidi, Humphrey, David, Ariel, Will and brand new daughter somewhere in Portland.

Man the beer is good here!!! and people friendly and forthcoming (sofar).  IT IS COLD!!! brrrr

Anyway, next blog update from Washington.

and another week has passed

another very productive party week has passed with lots of friends, wine and food.
Currently in Haiku getting ready for a feast with Michael Pearl, Mikey, Randy Mills, Patrick Dunne and friends from Mammoth, CA.
Started with a 2003 Heintz Cab Sauv. Oooolala baby. What's next?

Ohh, Monday - Kula with Lisa Darci, Bonnie Moreau, Markus, Orange mint vodka cocktail, Rodney Strong, Manage e Trois
Tuesday - Wailuku Hts with Claire and Brian, Heineken, Coonawara
Wednseday - Ambrosia with Cuba Libre and William
Thursday - Ambrosia, Mojomana, ServiceIndustryNight 50% off yeah, WOKStar rocks thank you Sarah and Mark

Golf, Poker and Wine Tasting

yesterday I played probably my best golf game yet, and this will be the last time for a while.  Golf Bag is in storage now.

After golf I was the wine host for Thorne at his great place in Ma'alaea.  We tried 5 different wines and there were 20 beautiful people there.  Started with a South African "Goats do Roam" followed by a Alamos Malbec from Argentina, then came a Chilean Veramonte Cabernet Sauvignon, a Hungarian "Bulls Blood" where the Hungarians defeated the Turks and lastly went back to South Africa, Sebeka Shiraz + Pinotage blend.  Yummy, and all these wines under $10 per bottle.

Let's see what happens next

Kihei

Well, I moved to Kihei a week ago getting everything finalized and getting ready for the big party.  having some great times shootin darts at the irish pub drinkin Guiness.. wwooohooo

Next Stop is Portland