Kona Reef Tsunami Damage 3/11/1011

Here are some pictures of the Tsunami damage incurred at the Kona Reef. The damage was all on the first floor ocean front units. We are on the 4th floor so all is well with our unit. The pool and surrounding areas had significant damage but will be opened by the 15th, just 4 days after the Tusunami.

The video is showing the after surges in downtown Kailua.

Launch and Landing of Final Discovery Shuttle

We were fortunate to be able to attend the launching and the landing of the final Discovery Space Shuttle flight. The launch took place on Feb. 24, 2011. We got there three days before the launch and spent 2 days in Wallmart's parking lot and the last night on the street at Space View Park which was directly across the river from the launch pad. Words cannot describe the anticipation before the launch. The sight of the launch was breath taking as well as extremely emotional. Since we were staying in Florida for several weeks we made the decision to go back and see the landing. Both the launch and the landing were so memorable that words and even pictures cannot describe what we were so fortunate to witness. What an awesome experience.

Our God Daughter Michele and Husband Norman

Michele is our friend Caroles' (from MN and AZ) daughter. Carole, Carl and I were classmates from grade school to graduation. Carl and I are Michele's' god parents. She lives in Jupiter, FL. After our stay in Titesville for the launch we were able to spend the day with Michele and her husband Norman in Jupiter. After lunch on the water at Crab House, first time for Conch fritters, we spent the rest of the afternoon enjoying the local sights. We can see why they enjoy living there. It really is a beautiful place. Can't wait to spend time with them again. Thinks they are planning to visit us in Hawaii.