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Wasting a vote?

2010-09-02T10:40:00.001-10:00

I had a very brief Twitter conversation the other night about this upcoming election which got me to thinking about who am I going to vote for and am I better off not voting just because I can't choose one over the other.

The conversation started with a statement by the other person saying something to the effect that neither candidate is the clear choice in his mind. To which I responded that I have been having the same thought. I also said that he should remember to take a coin with him when he goes to vote so that he can toss it up and let chance choose for him. His response was that he was probably not going to vote at all because he wasn't the type to vote based on a "lesser evil" (my interpretation not his). This got me to thinking, is that really a good thing? Isn't that "wasting" a vote?

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not judging that person with this post. I am in fact grateful for the conversation because it did get me thinking about the subject that I have kind of been avoiding. Who am I going to vote for and am I better off not doing so since I can't make up my mind, especially in the Governor's primary race.

To understand where I am coming from and why I would even consider not voting and just letting the chips fall where they may is because not one of the candidates have distanced themselves from each other in my mind. I think they make valid points on both sides about their qualifications and I think they both take jabs at each other in their own ways that I don't necessarily like as well. Those in either camp will probably say that there are huge differences and they have been pointing them out to me for months on end now and I am just being lazy and stupid. And that very well could be, but that is neither here nor there. The fact remains that in MY mind, they are essentially the same.

So both candidates being the same and say equally good and bad, does it really matter who wins? So no sense vote right? Well, here is where I have to say I don't think that is going to be my choice. I think there is another factor and that is relationships. I have a number of friends who are involved in the campaign and although none has outright asked who am I going to vote for or how can they get my vote, I think my relationship with them requires my participation in this election by voting for the person who they are supporting.

Now, is this right? I mean, my friends aren't the ones who are getting into office. How could voting based on who they are supporting be the right thing to do? I think this is the right thing to do because:

1. I don't see a difference, but these people obviously do otherwise they wouldn't be supporting one over the other.

2. They are my friends. My friends must share some of the same values that I do or we really couldn't be friends. Not for the values that "count" and I would think that those are some of the ones that come into play when talking about something that affects all of our lives here in Hawaii.

3. Ultimately, if I am going to "throw something away" (like my right to place a vote for a candidate) then why not "give it" to my friends? After all, if I had something that I totally wasn't going to use at all and I knew my friend wanted it and could use it I would give it to that friend. Isn't it a little rude to say, "I know you want this, but I'd rather throw it away than give it to you."?

So I WILL BE casting a vote this election. Who it will be for I am really not sure of yet, but at least I know my vote will not be thrown away. How about you?

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Testing

2010-07-13T05:04:00.001-10:00

This is a test.

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Grilled Corn from @goodtogrill! Thanks @mel808!

2010-06-14T16:08:00.001-10:00

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Breakfast @goodtogrill

2010-06-01T08:51:00.001-10:00

Since @mel808 and I have not been able to get to Good to Grill on any day other than the weekends we've not been able to take advantage of their $2.99 breakfast special. But thanks to @50hulalady's advice we've managed to make a deal of our own. I like my toast and rice with my bacon. Mel goes with the eggs. And so we order a regular plate with rice, toast and eggs and then a side of rice and bacon. Saves us a little because a side of toast costs more than a side of rice and you can choose any two sides for your plate. Confused? Me too, that is why I let Mel order. :)

NOTE: Good to Grill is a client of AdStreamz, Inc. but our meal was paid for and not compensated. For those of you who care about that kind of stuff.

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Grandma's Luck Just Amazes Me! Second one in two days!

2010-05-24T11:26:00.001-10:00

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Road Runner Mobile Works Here: Kahala Mall Shopping Center - Center Stage (@kahalamallctr @parkrat)

2010-05-24T10:25:00.001-10:00

Speedtest Results:

Download Speed: 3788 kbps (473.5 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 964 kbps (120.5 KB/sec transfer rate)

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Road Runner Mobile Works Here: Kalani High School Outside Locker Rooms

2010-05-24T10:12:00.001-10:00

Speedtest Results:

Download Speed: 3734 kbps (466.8 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 970 kbps (121.3 KB/sec transfer rate)

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Dinner/Tweetup at Sake Street (@sakestreet)

2010-04-20T09:47:00.001-10:00

Mel and I went to a Tweetup at Sake Street this past weekend and I didn't know what to expect. The joke was I was gonna order drop Mel off and then go down to Sekiya's to eat saimin and then come back to get her after the tweetup was over. Turns out that was not necessary as I did find something to eat and it was YUM!

I had their Uni-licious noodles dish with shrimp, scallops and calamari in it, Mel had some kind of a vermiceli dish and we had an order of mochiko chicken lollipops.

Wes also gave the group a complimentary dessert sampling plate of many assorted items. There was a lot of "positioning" going on from the assembled group of people who each seemed to have their favorites. (This was the only comped part of our meal.)

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Dinner at Rainbow Drive Inn (4/10/10)

2010-04-12T08:03:00.001-10:00

The kids all wanted to stay with Grandma the other night so we stopped by Rainbows to see what they had. As luck would have it BBQ Pork was one of their specials that night so that is what we both got.

BBQ Pork Plate. All Rice.

BBQ Pork Plate.

And of course you can make a stop there without getting a slush float right?!

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Dinner at Anytime Cafe

2010-03-30T10:15:00.001-10:00

This is an old set of photos that we took before the kids went to Japan during their Spring Break. It was the second time we'd been to Anytime Cafe in a week. Just couldn't resist the pasta dishes that were priced pretty well.

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Dinner @zippys. Wun tun min and teri chicken plate small portion

2010-03-29T21:46:00.001-10:00

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Honolulu Family Festival is Setting Up! (@HonoluluFamFest)

2010-03-23T18:14:00.001-10:00

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Whoa she placed 3rd in her division in the HOSA State Competition!

2010-03-22T19:24:00.001-10:00

Orlando here she comes! Did NOT expect this for sure. Yipes!

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Eating Footlongs w/@mel808 @kahalamallctr. Yeah I said it.

2010-03-19T14:20:00.001-10:00

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BBQ Pork plate all rice from Rainbows

2010-03-18T13:50:00.001-10:00

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Green Eggs and Ham from @bigcitydiner @bcdlane Happy St. Patty's Day!

2010-03-17T09:18:00.001-10:00

Mahalo @mel808! 143!

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Lunch from Heights Drive In

2010-03-16T08:38:00.001-10:00

Fried Noodles

Fried Noodle Combo. All rice. No green onions.

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Dinner at Chili's

2010-03-15T12:22:00.001-10:00

Bottomless Tostada Chips

Pulled pork sandwich. Plain.

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First Time at Anytime Cafe

2010-03-06T20:05:00.001-10:00

Seafood pizza (salmon, calamari, shrimp) $10.95 and shrimp scampi spaghetti $9.95

Food came SUPER fast! Time to eat!

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Pit Firing at Waialae School

2010-03-03T15:29:00.001-10:00

One of the things 5th Graders can look forward to in their last year at the school. BIG fire! Smores! And oh yeah, the clay items to be fired over night.

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Dinner @bigcitydiner on Twitter Tuesday

2010-03-02T20:13:00.001-10:00

Chicken Marsala on Linguine
Fresh Ahi Sandwich. Plain.

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Dinner from Pioneer Saloon.

2010-02-20T19:27:00.001-10:00

Shoyu pork plate all rice.
Chicken and egg bowl.

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Our food is here @thecounter! #counterhh

2010-02-16T17:44:00.001-10:00

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Wow @fchoe look what's here already!

2010-02-16T10:53:00.001-10:00

Sending a HUGE shout out to @fchoe for helping me with this whole mobile internet project of mine. Mahalo Francis!

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Nothing Says LOVE Like a McCafe Mocha Frappe (143 @mel808)

2010-02-14T13:31:00.001-10:00

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Six dollar lunch. Million dollar view.

2010-02-03T13:35:00.001-10:00

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What happens at a #FOIE Tweetup with @docrock and @carmillelim?

2010-02-03T08:20:00.001-10:00

Dancing of course!

Only @carmillelim came appropriately dressed for the ballet dancing though.

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Cloudy Diamond Head from Outrigger Waikiki

2010-02-02T18:01:00.001-10:00

What a gloomy morning, but it is still the BEACH!

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Dinner from The BBQ Stick Man (Kapahulu, Hawaii)

2010-01-30T22:14:00.001-10:00

A little hole in the wall lunch wagon on the corner of Campbell Ave and Castle Street in Kapahulu.

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Lunch from Gulick Deli

2010-01-30T12:20:00.001-10:00

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Dinner at Pho Bistro 2

2010-01-27T19:16:00.001-10:00

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The Sumida Ohana waiting @zippys after a tough loss.

2010-01-26T20:49:00.001-10:00

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Krispy Kreme Time!

2010-01-09T08:28:00.001-10:00

Fundraiser at Kalani High School this morning. While supplies last.

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New Year's Eve - Ty lights the string

2010-01-03T19:26:00.001-10:00

This was Ty's first year of being "the one" to light the string at midnight. Did something a little different this year as at the last minute we ended up at the Tamori's place and I didn't want to bring the pole or anything so we just laid it on the street.

Does he look excited/happy about doing this or what?

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What a way to start the year. :(

2010-01-02T13:48:00.001-10:00

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It ain't for kids or the light of heart!

2009-12-30T09:37:00.001-10:00

For those not familiar with the evolution of the sports card collecting hobby. Exquisite is made by Upper Deck and is considered to be the top of the line product to open.

The case of three boxes (packs) that was opened in this video cost approximately $2,700.00. Yes, there is no typo.

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It ain't for kids or the light of heart!

2009-12-30T09:35:00.001-10:00

For those not familiar with the evolution of the sports card collecting hobby. Exquisite is made by Upper Deck and is considered to be the top of the line product to open.

The case of three boxes (packs) that was opened in this video cost approximately $2,700.00. Yes, there is no typo.

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Our Last Twitter Tuesday meal for the year @bigcitydiner

2009-12-29T23:04:00.001-10:00

Grilled pork chops, hamburger steak, kiddie cheeseburger

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Mini chicken curry plate and Roast turkey/baked ham @zippys

2009-12-24T18:28:00.001-10:00

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In the digital camera era @electric_bamboo is still "old school" baby! (@lauriecicotello @domosanta)

2009-12-23T13:27:00.001-10:00

Yes, you are not seeing things. That is a Polaroid camera he is using to take pictures. And yes, this photo was taken this year, 2009. Duuuude!

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Women can't keep their hands off of me! (@spldrttngrl @melissa808)

2009-12-23T12:25:00.001-10:00

Unfortunately they prefer the head or my neck to anything else. Or is that fortunately? Hmmm....

Rats get no love....*sadface*

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What a cute family! @treble_singer @l3379lad180r together @kahalamallctr

2009-12-22T20:55:00.001-10:00

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Melanie meet Melanie. Melanie this is Melanie. (@shareyourtable @mel808)

2009-12-22T17:49:00.001-10:00

Melanie had the opportunity to meet Melanie this weekend and so we made sure that we took a picture to record this event.

I wonder how many other "mel"'s I can find on Twitter? Hmmmm.....a project/quest!

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Gettin' Down with @bullyosullivan (@iblala @parkrat)

2009-12-22T08:52:00.001-10:00

Even though there were more than enough chairs at the party @bullyosullivan seemed to find lying on the ground more comfortable than sitting in a chair.

This habit of course led to @iblala also doing the same thing and joining him along with J.

Well all that lying on the ground got me to thinking that it looked mighty comfortable and maybe I should give it a try too.

Although it was very comfortable lying on the ground and a lot cooler than sitting up in a chair, @bullyosullivan seemed to enjoy me lying down there with him a little too much for my liking so that ended that.

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Holy Kaw! @neenz Makes a Dream a Reality

2009-12-21T15:03:00.001-10:00

A little over a year ago when Guy Kawasaki's new book came out I made this blog post "Holy Kaw! I'm in Deep Shiitake! - The Guy Kawasaki Revelation" where I revealed...

I HAVE A MAN-CRUSH ON GUY KAWASAKI !!!!
(It should be noted that I say this with an unblemished record of staunch heterosexuality.)

A few days later found me looking like this...

...as the result of @guykawasaki Just Tweeted To Me! which I think is understandable after my revelation.

In my incredibly long blog post about my revelation I mention how @neenz said that if she ever got the chance to make my dream come true and get Guy Kawasaki to autograph my book she would do what she could to make it happen. And guess what? This weekend the stars aligned and @neenz gave me an early Christmas present by making that
dream come true.

A personalized autographed copy of Guy Kawasaki's book! No ways!!! Yes ways, thanks to Neenz.

Now in and of itself that is already an incredible thing for Neenz to do, but this being Neenz she cannot do things only small kine. She gotta do it BIG and how much bigger can you get than....

BAM! That's right! Hey Russ, why don't you and Mel come over for lunch on Sunday. Having a few friends and family over...oh and Guy Kawasaki. WTF! No ways?! I am SO THERE!

And so it came to be that not only did Neenz make it possible for me to have an autographed copy of Guy Kawasaki's book. She also made it possible for me to meet Guy and his family (Beth was a pleasure to meet and talk story with as she is just a joy.) which was something I never thought would be possible. For this "fan boy" it was an incredible experience and I think if not for a little reflection on my part prior to that day I might have totally lost it and embarrassed myself far more than asking him to sign two books and pose for a pic.

Now prior to that day I had told Neenz that although I should be the happiest about the fact that knowing her was allowing me the opportunity to meet Guy Kawasaki. What I realized was that it was not her bringing me Guy. It was Guy who brought me to her (and eventually Noe). If it weren't for @kaizenhawaii telling me that Guy Kawasaki was on Twitter, I may never have joined. And if not for that I would never have met Neenz and Noe (and a whole lot of other good people who I now consider friends). And so in the bigger picture of things, I am grateful to Guy for making it possible for Mel and I to be welcomed into the Faleafine home for a "small lunch party".

If you ever wondered what a "small party" at Neenz's is like, check out this group which is just a very small part of her family from what we understand. Her father is the one with the dish towel over his shoulder and if you ever wonder why Neenz is like how she is, look no farther than her parents. Her father was always showing appreciation for those that contributed to the meal and making sure that everyone knew where things came from so that they could find it later and appreciate the meal that way. Her mother is so full of warmth that you can see why Neenz had no other choice but to be the way she is which is the best of both of them. And they all have a great sense of humor as well.

Neenz and Noe have been incredible people to know and Mel and I are grateful that they have shared their love and friendship with us. This weekend was one where we left (reluctantly) the gathering with a warmth in our hearts. And it had less to do with meeting Guy as it did with just feeling like a part of their ohana. It will be a weekend that we won't forget any time soon.

Mahalo Neenz and Noe! And you too Guy and Beth!

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Our Christmas Tree This Year - And maybe many more? (Check it out @trulyjoannies!)

2009-12-21T13:45:00.001-10:00

Inspired partially by @trulyjoannies Simplify the Holidays (They are still looking for people to commit and it doesn't cost you anything to do so!) and also partially by necessity. Here is our Christmas tree for this year.

And if you were wondering if the kiddies were disappointed? Here is one that wasn't, he put his "homemade" ornament on it and the presents are under the tree already. Of course he set it up in HIS room! Just wait until his siblings get wind of this, it won't stay there long.

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Honolulu District PCNC December Meeting - Seasons Tweetings (@zippys @kahalamallctr @mel808)

2009-12-15T23:28:00.001-10:00

A couple of months ago I asked Melissa Chang (@melissa808) if she would be willing to do a presentation with me about social media at the Honolulu District PCNC Meeting and she graciously agreed. Here are some of the photos we shot that day to demonstrate to the group how twitpic-ing works.

Getting ready for the meeting.

The organizers of this month's meeting.

Melissa getting things started.

Winner of the I LOVE @kahalamallctr t-shirt! She said she does love Kahala Mall, but not so sure about Twitter. She did say that she would NOT be telling her husband about Twitter because he doesn't need more things to do.

Two way tie for answering the question. Two winners of @zippy's t-shirts!

The leader gets one too!

Mahalo @melissa808 @zippys and the Honolulu District PCNCs for having us!

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FINALLY Got to Meet @BKGirlFriday IRL! You rock girl! (@mel808 @tadasauce @bkgirlfriday @parkrat)

2009-12-15T22:30:00.001-10:00

It seems like it took forever for this moment to arrive. I've known @bkgirlfriday on Twitter since practically the day I started. She has multiple personalities that have come out through that year or more (and Twitter accounts to go with them), but there is only ONE @bkgirlfriday and I am happy to say I finally met her IRL!

Uchinachus rule! Hahaha.

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Why @RatERat is a mad that he didn't get to hang with @domosanta at the TBQ Party

2009-12-15T22:21:00.001-10:00

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At this rate @treble_singer will never get any studying done! @jlieu @kahalamallctr

2009-12-13T16:56:00.001-10:00

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Mahalo @codyonizuka for hookin' us up with the awesome shirts!

2009-12-12T23:06:00.001-10:00

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Dinner at Giovanni Pastrami w/@photolulutv (@waikikibeachwlk)

2009-12-12T09:13:00.001-10:00

I had to go to Waikiki Beach Walk last night for work stuff (Waikiki Beach Walk is a client) but we also needed to get dinner too and decided to stop by Giovanni Pastrami which was also our choice for Thanksgiving dinner this year and is slowly becoming my daughter's favorite place to have pasta with shrimp.

Prior to going there I noticed that @photoluluTV had checked in at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center so I told him we would be down there soon and maybe we could catch dinner together. Stephen sends me his cell number and I tell him I'll call when I'm done working and we're ready to eat. Well unfortunately for us I totally mangled the phone number and ended up just DM-ing mine and telling him to call me. He got one of those complicated phone numbers where you actually have to get all of the digits correct or it doesn't connect correctly. :)

Anyways, we did finally hookup and had a great meal with great company!

I didn't want to be rude and bump @photoluluTV out of the way to take a pic of his food too, but he took one and here it is.

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First time meeting @kaimanapine IRL! #HITwoliday

2009-12-09T22:19:00.001-10:00

I finally got to meet @kaimanapine (prounounced peee-nay from what I've been told) in real life and actually remembered to get a pic of the occasion.

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CPK @kahalamallctr Tweetup to Support Kalani High School's Tennis Team #KLunchBunch

2009-12-09T15:32:00.001-10:00

@l3379lad180r organized a tweetup at California Pizza Kitchen for a coworker's daughter on the Kalani tennis team. He heard they were having a fundraiser to help pay for the resurfacing of the courts and mobilized the #KLunchBunch tweeps.

This was before we went in and before more showed up. But we wanted to eat and so we took a quick pic before heading in.

Of course Jenn (@jlieu) had to be the only one striking a pose for the camera. What a ham!

Great food, great company and all for a great cause! Mahalo @l3379lad180r!

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Pono Media (@ponomedia) was good to us at the #HITwoliday Party!

2009-12-09T09:20:00.001-10:00

After many Tweetups of us standing by and watching Garry (@funhiguy) win something we finally won something of our own. And coincidentally the two things we won were things donated by Pono Media for the event. So of course we had to go and take a picture with Neenz and Noe with our winnings!

Melanie scored a Hawaii Traditions shirt and is pictured here with Neenz of Pono Media (and many other ventures).

I scored a gas card! Pictured here with Noe of Pono Media (and also many other ventures).

But the night wasn't over! Noe hands Neenz her purse to hold so that should go and "do something" which resulted in us taking this picture of Neenz looking oh so happy.

Neenz was only JOKING BTW. She was more than happy to help.

What did Noe run off to do?

Nah, just kidding! She didn't actually leave to go take this pic, but I gotta find a reason to post it and it just fit.

Fun fun night! Thanks Vernon and Matt and thank you Pono Media!!

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Finally Got a Pic with @shmerin! #HITwoliday (@mel808 too!)

2009-12-09T07:18:00.001-10:00

For whatever reason (Could it be because @tadasauce taught me to say her screen name by saying "schmegma"?) it has taken FOREVER me to get a pic with Erin. Finally achieved that at #HITwoliday!

@mel808 @parkrat @shmerin

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Fried Noodles with BBQ Chicken from HK's Restaurant

2009-12-08T07:39:00.001-10:00

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It's @jpurrpurr NOT jpuTTpuTT! (@usagikisses) #HITwoliday

2009-12-07T11:03:00.001-10:00

Talk about how to make lousy first impressions? Try calling them "@jPUTTPUTT" and find out. D'oh!

Even though @usagikisses worked at the same school as @mel808 and we have two kids at the school. This was the first time I met @usagikisses IRL. And also the first time meeting @jPurrPurr as well. Luckily even after mangling her name Jenn agreed to pose for this picture. Only after making @usagikisses go and write her a new name tag though. Hahaha.

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So sad.

2009-12-07T09:50:00.001-10:00

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Why @ryankanno would want to be me I'll never understand. (@sarakata)

2009-12-07T08:42:00.001-10:00

I'm not sure what is more insulting. The fact that @ryankanno thought he could actually be obnoxious enough to pass as being @parkrat or the fact that @sarakata seems to be perplexed as to why he would choose @parkrat to try and be. There are far better people to try and pose as that is for sure he has much to learn. Hahaha.

Too cute @sarakata!

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Let's get the party started @ryankanno style! (@mel808 @jnoblezada@usagikisses @sarakata) #HITwoliday

2009-12-06T19:44:00.001-10:00

Uh, ok so maybe @ryankanno wasn't putting the right moves on @mel808 to elicit more than a "I'm so embarrassed for you laugh." but he gets major props for not caring and trying anyways. Seriously, kudos to you @ryankanno!

In the meantime, check @jnoblezada starting to get his groove on while @usagikisses and @sarakata admire each others shoes.

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Hey @watarigoro @burajiru @funhiguy! Remember this for our next old guy tweetup! Hahaha.

2009-12-05T14:14:00.001-10:00

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Shokudo for Late Late Late Night Dinner (@shokudo)

2009-12-05T09:17:00.001-10:00

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What the heck @tinabobinas!?! #HITwoliday (@iamwhite cameo)

2009-12-05T08:57:00.001-10:00

I'm a little concerned that I woke up this morning with black and white feathers coming out of unmentionable places and a note on my pillow that said "I'll tweet you later."? What the heck did they put in my 7-up anyways?!

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Mahalo @burajiru for the Garoto Chocolate!

2009-12-04T08:01:00.001-10:00

Da little one was all over that box asking "What is that?" He LOVES his candy!

The name of this one I got a kick out of and had to have @mel808 take a pic with it for what I think is an obvious reason. Milk & Mel!

We decided to share the wealth and I sent the majority of the box to school with Mel. The people there should get a kick out of checking out the variety of chocolates.

Mahalos @burajiru!

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Lunching at Big City Diner with @burajiru @watarigoro @funhiguy (@alohamenus @badcat808 @bigcitydiner @bcdlane)

2009-12-03T22:01:00.001-10:00

A bunch of us old guys got together today for lunch since @burajiru was in town. Luckily @alohamenus and @badcat808 stopped by to add some beauty to an otherwise pathetic bunch.

Think I'm joking? Proof is in the pics! Hahaha. Ok, so maybe it was just me that was lacking, but still.

And of course da food!

It was great meeting @burajiru IRL for the first. He is as nice in person as he is online and it was just a very pleasant lunch. Good guys and great conversation.

Also, thank you @BCDLane for the surprise snack and for taking the time to stop and say hello too!

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Queen's BBQ Fried Chicken Plate

2009-12-03T08:18:00.001-10:00

The chicken pieces are so thick they can't even close the top of the container!

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Old School Baby! Pan Am Bags at Malibu Shirts (@waikikibeachwlk)

2009-12-02T14:28:00.001-10:00

We went for an "explore Waikiki" (my daughter's words not mine) walk during our "staycation" over the Thanksgiving holiday and came across this....

My kids had no idea what I was so excited about and they just kept on walking, but for me this blast from the past was too good not to at least stop and smile.

Disclosure: Waikiki Beach Walk has recently become a client of a business venture I am involved in, but this was not a paid or subsidized staycation on our part. Well unless you consider the fact that my sister got us a discount where she works and she also gave us an early Christmas present by picking up the charges for the extra room for the kids. :)

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Tombstone Pizza!

2009-12-02T11:55:00.001-10:00

This buggah got my name written all over it. Wonder if I can finish the whole thing by myself?

Note: The skinny pieces taste the best!

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Lunch from Good to Grill (@goodtogrill)

2009-11-30T13:23:00.001-10:00

Salmon on linguine

Pork chops with chipotle chicken wings. No salsa sauce. I was NOT prepared for the chipotle. SPICY! Well spicy to me at least. But YUM nevertheless!

Garlic bread for pasta dish

Iced tea in awesome tumbler!

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Thanksgiving Dinner at Giovanni Pastrami (@waikikibeachwlk)

2009-11-30T09:22:00.001-10:00

This year we decided somewhat at the last minute to celebrate our 19th Wedding Anniversary, Trey's 10th Birthday, and Thanksgiving with a "staycation" in Waikiki. In the morning we had a breakfast brunch at Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber with some of @mel808's family. (Thanks Mom for treating!) But other than that we had no real plans for dinner and so decided to go wherever our feet took us and we ended up at Giovanni Pastrami for a tasty but not so traditional Thanksgiving meal.

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Dinner at Denny's Waikiki

2009-11-26T08:37:00.001-10:00

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Dinner at Big City Diner on Twitter Tuesday and Our Anniversary @bigcitydiner

2009-11-24T22:00:00.001-10:00

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Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center Tweetup - 11-23-09 #RoyalHwnCtr

2009-11-24T07:45:00.001-10:00

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Grilled Pork chops with gravy all rice from HK's. YUM!

2009-11-23T14:16:00.001-10:00

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Dinner from L&L

2009-11-20T21:25:00.001-10:00

Chicken katsu plate, mini bbq'd chicken, fried shrimp plate, saimin NO green onions.

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Lunching from Gulick Deli on King St.

2009-11-19T10:17:00.001-10:00

We need to learn to ask how much the pieces cost. The salmon was $4.00 each!

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Meeting @oahuAJ for the First Time IRL!

2009-11-16T10:59:00.001-10:00

I finally got to meet @oahuAJ IRL (In Real Life) and I have to say that even though we didn't get to sit down and chat for very long he left a lasting impression. Basically, the dude is the same offline as he is online and he's a'ight. But I still won't click on his Twitpic links without pausing and mentally preparing myself first. Hahaha.

Was very cool meeting your IRL AJ! I mean it too, even though I didn't squeal like a schoolgirl when I saw you.

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Dinner from Burgers on the Edge (@burgershawaii)

2009-11-14T19:20:00.001-10:00

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Dinner at Victoria Inn

2009-11-14T07:42:00.001-10:00

Shrimp Canton, Double decker sandwich, chicken teriyaki

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Video: @melissa808 Takin' Care of Business and Puttin' a Ring on it w/@jlieu (@lenahanson call out)

2009-11-12T07:00:00.001-10:00

If two guys=bromance, what do two gals=? NICE!

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Lunch from Sugoi's Bento. Sooo sugoi @zacksugoi!

2009-11-11T14:56:00.001-10:00

Pork chops with brown gravy, yakisoba no veggies, mochiko chicken plate, combo bento with garlic chicken and mahi mahi

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Testing

2009-11-11T10:48:00.001-10:00

This is just a test. It is nothing more than a test. Please do not be alarmed if this actually posts automatically. Just celebrate and delete.

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Dinner @zippys on Kids Eat Free Tuesday

2009-11-10T22:24:00.001-10:00

After showing a twitpic of the Kids Eat Free Special at Zippys our son couldn't wait to give it a try.

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Turkey Bacon ranch sandwich at Blue Hawaii Cafe w/small iced mocha

2009-11-09T12:49:00.001-10:00

While killing time waiting for my battery to charge (hopefully) I decided to check out the Nordstrom wing and came across Blue Hawaii Cafe/Lifestyle. Gotta supposrt those trying to keep this planet alive for our kids right?

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Lunch from KCC Craft Fair

2009-11-08T12:12:00.001-10:00

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Finally Met @krazeapparel IRL at the Kaimuki Kanikapila!

2009-11-07T20:44:00.001-10:00

@mel808 also picked up a stylin' tank top while we were there. Mahalo Kim!

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Dinner at Grace's

2009-11-07T16:46:00.001-10:00

Mochiko chicken plate, teri burger and fries, side order chow fun, gravy french fries.

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Dinner at Sekiya's

2009-11-06T07:46:00.001-10:00

Large saimin no onions, saimin and sandwich combo, pork tofu, oyako donburi

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The Bento from Kaimuki Grill is HUGE!

2009-11-05T12:58:00.001-10:00

Fried chicken, teri chicken, two luncheon meat, hot dog, takuan and furikake rice

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Part II - Forgot the other pics!

2009-11-03T20:37:00.001-10:00

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Dinner @BigCityDiner. Shrimp Scampi, Very teri HALF chicken and fried min.

2009-11-03T20:36:00.001-10:00

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Lunching @ HK's. Yum Yum noodles time!

2009-10-30T11:51:00.001-10:00

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Dinner @zippys

2009-10-29T21:35:00.001-10:00

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Dinner time @goodtogrill! Dark pics but YUM food!

2009-10-28T18:14:00.001-10:00

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Yum Yum Garlic Ahi Plate All rice from HK's

2009-10-27T12:23:00.001-10:00

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Why the "Sandwich Queen" is Always Smiling

2009-10-25T19:47:00.001-10:00

A couple of days ago we stopped by "Sandwich Queen" (the name has been changed to protect the ridiculed) on King Street by University and decided on ordering original chicken sandwiches. Price $4.49 for the sandwich only or $6.59 for the "value meal". I put "value meal" in parenthesis for reasons that will soon be apparent.

While waiting to order we see the following sign hanging from the ceiling.

So I do some quick math in my head and decide that the "value meal" isn't actually that much of a "value" ($6.59) with this special going on and we're better off ordering the sandwich only and "adding" ($4.49+$1.99=$6.48) to our sandwich instead. Yeah I know, it is only 11 cents, but we were ordering two so that is 22 cents and that is almost 25 cents which is 1/4 of a whole dollar!

Anyways, so we proceed up to the counter and place our order. We would like three original chicken sandwiches, sandwich only and add two of those (points to sign) drink and fries please.

Confused look on cashier's face. It didn't help that English was probably not her first language, and after a bit of wrangling she gives us a total price. Which didn't look quite right so we asked if she got our order right. Which it wasn't for a few reasons one of which was her not understanding that we didn't want the "value meal" but instead wanted to "add a drink and fries".

Eventually a manager comes by and asks what the problem is. We explain to her that we want sandwich onlys and want to add a drink and fries for $1.99. Her reply was, why don't we just get the "value meal" because it is cheaper. We tell her that the value meal isn't really cheaper because if you add $1.99 to $4.49 it is $6.48 which is less than $6.59. She then tells us that the "add" is only ONE of the items. In other words, it is $1.99 to add a small drink OR $1.99 to add a small fries OR $1.99 to add a small onion rings. So we would pay more if we wanted to add both a drink and a fries. So we concede that that is what THEIR special is and I proceed to tell her she should fix her sign because it is not correct. She nods her head and says yes that is a problem.

Ok, so now we're waiting for our food. I glance over at the regular menu and see that a small drink costs $1.89, 10 cents CHEAPER than the "add" special offer thing. So basically what they are saying is that if you get a sandwich and add a drink we'll charge you 10 cents MORE to do that. But if you order just a drink you can get it for the regular price. WTH?!

The kicker is, while we're pondering over the sheer stupidity of the situation and how wrong the manager of the location could be. A friend of ours comes by and tells us that he just got 8 small french fry orders for $1.00! Make a $1.00 donation and get 8 coupons for small fries which he did and redeemed right there. D'oh!

Needless to say, there will be a call going into the 1-866-42-4745 number to tell them "How was it?"

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Dinner at Makino Chaya The End

2009-10-25T07:47:00.001-10:00

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Dinner at Makino Chaya - Round One

2009-10-24T18:50:00.001-10:00

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Happy Halloween from @tadasauce (Starring @jlieu @Melissa808 @ParkRat @NctrnlBst and @tadasauce)

2009-10-24T09:12:00.001-10:00

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You're too funny @tadasauce. Thanks for the laughs. I'm a star! Whoo hoo!

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