Christmas Party with Online Friends from HT and Wala'au!

[1stwahine]

http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/files/lynn_auntiepupulehappyholidays.gif

Taking care of two birds with one stone per se!heheheh

Anyways, what better a time to come together! It will be during the Holidays! Plus, Tikiyaki and Surfingfarmboy will be in town! ;D Some of us are members of HT and some of us are members of Wala'au. Still some of us are members of both. :D So ~ let's PARTY! :D

Date: December 12, 2006

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: To be announced (Suggestions)

Note: Bring Grab Bag cost no moa than $5.00

Auntie Lynn
lynn.vasquez@gmail.com

[Mike_Lowery]

just a suggestion...

Place: Duke's (Lihue, Kauai)


I feel too lazy to travel

[1stwahine]

just a suggestion...

Place: Duke's (Lihue, Kauai)


I feel too lazy to travel

Sorry! Forgot to mention this only for Oahu Residents and anyone willing to travel to visit us!:p

Auntie Lynn

[Mike_Lowery]

Sorry! Forgot to mention this only for Oahu Residents and anyone willing to travel to visit us!:p

Auntie Lynn

Damn this Oahu-centric attitude! :p "The Gathering Place" my butt!

[adrian]

I'll try to keep my schedule clear to attend. Can this be in downtown so that I can just catch a ride w/ auntie? Its humbug to catch the bus from downtown to Waipahu, then go back anywhere else.

Damn this Oahu-centric attitude! :p "The Gathering Place" my butt!
If we plan it, then maybe we can stream this live or have a webcam.

[Mike_Lowery]

I'll try to keep my schedule clear to attend. Can this be in downtown so that I can just catch a ride w/ auntie? Its humbug to catch the bus from downtown to Waipahu, then go back anywhere else.


If we plan it, then maybe we can stream this live or have a webcam.

If you guys stream it, let me know! I'll stream myself eating. It'll be like being there, but not. :D

[1stwahine]

I'll try to keep my schedule clear to attend. Can this be in downtown so that I can just catch a ride w/ auntie? Its humbug to catch the bus from downtown to Waipahu, then go back anywhere else.


If we plan it, then maybe we can stream this live or have a webcam.

Wherever it's gonna be, you can catch a ride with me Adrian!:D And yes, if anyone wants to set up a webcam or video tape it ~ might as well!

I guess No drinking foa me dat night unless you drive Leimomi! ;)

Auntie Lynn

[tutusue]

[...]Place: To be announced (Suggestions)[...]
Christa introduced me to pau hana at Oceans (Restaurant Row). Tuesday pau hana = inexpensive drinks and inexpensive pupus. IIRC, pupus are $1.95 and certain drinks are similarly priced. Feel free to jump in here, Christa, and add your 2 cents!

[1stwahine]

Christa introduced me to pau hana at Oceans (Restaurant Row). Tuesday pau hana = inexpensive drinks and inexpensive pupus. IIRC, pupus are $1.95 and certain drinks are similarly priced. Feel free to jump in here, Christa, and add your 2 cents!

Hey! Dat sounds really great!:D

Auntie Lynn

[tikiyaki]

:(
I'm gonna be on Big Island. I'm only on Oahu til th 10th. :-(

[jdub]

I'm in, Auntie. I work till 7pm, but will toddle along when I get out of the office. Just let us know where. And don't look to me for suggestions, because I'm sure you know what I'll say.:D

[1stwahine]

:(
I'm gonna be on Big Island. I'm only on Oahu til th 10th. :-(

Ok...no problem. Change date. I misunderstood your post.:o

K-den. If the Race is on the 10th den we should make it on the 8th so Randy gets enough rest on the 9th. Are you available on the 8th?

I just thought of something. I can get "Dragon" upstairs of "Hanks" for free from my friend and owner ~ Hank! It's where Karl Rhoads had his Party on Election Night. It's cozy, private and clean.

We just pay for the drinks. We can bring our own Pot Lock.

There's also a Piano and Sound System!

Dat would be on a Friday.

Auntie Lynn

[christa]

YA sue! i vote ocean's! we can reserve that top area too. it's close to downtown too.

what's wala'au?

[1stwahine]

YA sue! i vote ocean's! we can reserve that top area too. it's close to downtown too.

Can you get it for the 8th?

Auntie Lynn

[adrian]

I guess No drinking foa me dat night unless you drive Leimomi! ;)

As long as I don't get my first taste of alcohol, then we'll be both good (or else its TheBus for us)

Can you get it for the 8th?

Whoa, If this will be how it'll be, then we may have the xmas party before thanksgiving! LOL

[Lei K]

I waaaaannnna go. *sobs*

Hopefully you guys will have something going on this next summer. :D

[tikiyaki]

Ok...no problem. Change date. I misunderstood your post.:o

You rule, auntie :)

[akrauth]

For whoever asked "What's wala'au?" it means talk story.

I wish I could go and meet y'all but I can't. I live all the way across the U.S. in the state of Maine. But have a good time and I'll send some aloha over to you! I hope you send some back to me too!

A hui hou!

[Surfingfarmboy]

It appears that December 8th is going to be some kind of day for me. First, some running friends from Kaneohe have invited me to attend the big pre-race party at the Waikiki Shell. For the most part, the "luau/concert" as the Honolulu Marathon web site calls it, is a standard all-one-can-eat carbo loading party typical at most big city marathons held in the USA. Only thing different here is that Honolulu usually provides well-known entertainers as well; this year runners and their guests get Gavin DeGraw (who I've personally never heard of) and Jake Shimabukuro, who was at the luau last year.

Then...I get to party with some HT'ers after the luau is all pau. Like I said, some kind of day! Fortunately, I will have Saturday to rest up for running what I think is one of the two best marathons in the USA, despite what some residents of Hawaii Kai think of it! :rolleyes:

Whenever (if) this party does take-off as planned, I will be there, albeit a little bit later than the proposed 6PM start. It sounds like it could be a good time if we can get a decent turnout.

[1stwahine]

It appears that December 8th is going to be some kind of day for me. Whenever (if) this party does take-off as planned, I will be there, albeit a little bit later than the proposed 6PM start. It sounds like it could be a good time if we can get a decent turnout.

No worries it will. Having Members of both Forums come together ~ we WILL have a great turn out! I've received several responses already via email.;)

Now we just have to decide on where to hold it. Most likely at Oceans. Ok everybody? Christa, I'll PM you with my number so we can get the ball rolling!

Yeeha!

Auntie Lynn

[scrivener]

Wherever it is, I'll make an attempt to be there, but be aware that Ocean is a club, and that at some point, if not immeidately, it's going to be dark and noisy. If that's the atmosphere we want for this thing, cool. If not, perhaps another option is out there. Unless I'm totally wrong about what it's like there after dark.

[manoasurfer123]

Wherever it is, I'll make an attempt to be there, but be aware that Ocean is a club, and that at some point, if not immeidately, it's going to be dark and noisy. If that's the atmosphere we want for this thing, cool. If not, perhaps another option is out there. Unless I'm totally wrong about what it's like there after dark.
Isn't Oceans also Age 23 and over? (which might limit some HT users)

And yes... it is definately a club...and if you arrive there around 7 - 8 you may be waiting a few hours to get in.

[tutusue]

[...]And yes... it is definately a club...and if you arrive there around 7 - 8 you may be waiting a few hours to get in.
PLUS...those good drink and pupu prices are Tuesdays only.

Auntie...Dec. 8 is the birthday of a friend of mine and I don't know yet if plans will be made for that night or another. So, at this point, I'm just a maybe.

[1stwahine]

heheheh.

If we keep changing dates it ain't gonna work.:eek:

December 8th is FINAL!

Oceans is out.

We need a place where we can talk story and kaukau at a reasonable PRICE!

Suggestions?

I be back...I gotta go Kaukau Wagon!;)

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

heheheh.

If we keep changing dates it ain't gonna work.:eek:

December 8th is FINAL!

Oceans is out.

We need a place where we can talk story and kaukau at a reasonable PRICE!

Suggestions?

I be back...I gotta go Kaukau Wagon!;)

Auntie Lynn

I don't mean to be a pessimist Auntie Lynn...

However, the 8th is the Friday before the Honolulu Marathon... and the Roads are gonna be crazy as state and government employees get their paychecks on the 5th... and that Friday Evening will be the first time to shop for x-mas presents after that...

Plus the 30,000 or so people that will be participating in the Marathon will make anywhere in Wakiki pretty crowded...

However, if you can settle on some plans ASAP... I can tell you whether or not I can or can not make it.... I can't confirm till things get more commited...

And now you know why I never like host one Manoa's Get together!:p

[1stwahine]

I don't mean to be a pessimist Auntie Lynn... But you sure the hell are!:mad:

You always find a way to make a good thing look bad!:rolleyes:

I know it's the Friday before The Honolulu Marathon ~ Surfingfarmboy comes to Oahu to participate in it!

I don't think anyone will suggest Waikiki as a place to hold our gathering.

There are many places in Honolulu that have Private Rooms in their establishments.

Please if you can't think Positive on this ~ SDFU!!!!!

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

Here is a possible alternative... I know some of us are already planning on going to the game this day.... just throwing this out there.... I dunno... Just because it's at aloha stadium doesn't mean you have to attend the game...etc...

Dec. 2nd Aloha Stadium Parking lot 3:30 for a Tailgate/HT/X-mas thing...

Those that are already are planning on going to the game... were already there...just because of the Game...

Those that don't want to go to the game... can still Tailgate for a couple hours before the game?

Inspired by surfingfarmboys post: http://www.hawaiithreads.com/showpost.php?p=112561&postcount=25

Of course we tailgate which means food/beer/talk story...etc...

Otherwise... I'm still waiting from 1stwahine on a final place and time as she seems to be the starter of this shindig....

I'm just trying to throw out some other options...(and it's only $3.00) for a car load of people to get into the stadium.... we could all meet at a pre set place...and follow eachother into the stadium....or just work the cell phone magic that so many others do...

However, that day... if we still haven't lost a game... it's gonna be a pretty big crowd.... so if you do want tickets to the actual game....

I suggest purchasing them in advance...
http://uhathletics.hawaii.edu/tickets.html

Just throwing this out there....As I will be at the game any how....and I'm sure there will be some others of us from HT also there.

[Surfingfarmboy]

I'm going to both events noted in this thread. I will be attending both the OSU/UH football game and Auntie Pupule's hui of HT'ers. That said, I'm certain to add to the growing list of HT'ers I've met in person.

I agree with Manoa that the football game on Dec. 2 should be heavily attended...if it's not, why? If UH has run the table against the remaining teams on the schedule, that OSU game ought to be huge. In my opinion, the OSU game is going to be almost the "real" bowl game UH will play in this year; nobody the C-USA will bring over to the Hawaii Bowl is in the league with any Pac-10 member. (I really wish UH could somehow have made it into a bigger mainland bowl...that's how good I think they are this season.)

In any event, I bought my ticket to the OSU game last week at etickethawaii.com, and the best ticket I could get was in the Diamond Head end zone, about 29 rows up from Wili the Warrior. (Section EE, Row 29). And this was after putting numerous request to find a really good ticket. Usually, I can get a sideline seat on the makai side with no problem. Not this game. So if one wants to get into this game, it might be a good idea to get tickets now. I have indicated to other HT'ers that I will be meeting up with them at this game. It sounds like this will be a great opportunity to meet many of you HT'ers who support Na Koa. E O!

As for the bash on December 8..I'm going to be there as well, though like I said, I'm going to be running a bit late from the previous commitment to pre-race pasta meal at the Waikiki Shell. I don't think Auntie will mind! I promise I won't be too late!

[GeckoGeek]

Please if you can't think Positive on this ~ SDFU!!!!!

Positive thoughts, positive thoughts, posi.... dang!

[AbsolutChaos]

Possible places to have the party on a Wed evening:

WARD: free parking, central HNL location, easy to find, reasonably priced places
--the rooftop bar at Dave and Busters (it's relatively quiet at that hour, there's plenty of space, they have food/drinks for adults and stuff to amuse kids (accompanied by adults)
--Campadres
--Old Spaghetti Factory

ALOHA TOWER: parking not free, but central HNL location, easy to find, reasonably priced
--Gordon Biersch (big restaurant with outdoor/indoor area, drinks, can accomodate large numbers of people)
--Tower Grill (new restaurant at Aloha Tower, relatively spacious)
--Don Ho's
--Campadre's

Lots of restaurants in Ala Moana that aren't overly expensive and have free parking:
--CPK
--Jackie's Kitchen
--Macaroni Grill
--Ruby Tuesday


I know that aren't the most exciting choices, but when you are looking for a place for lots of people of all ages that is centrally located and has decent parking, ya gotta sometimes settle for something more generic food-wise...


Whatever you choose, though, ya gotta make reservations soon. Everything that can accomodate larger groups gets booked up in Dec because of all the holiday parties for businesses, families, etc.

[1stwahine]

heheheh.

Great suggestions. Are they good foa Fridays as well?

The date is set for December 8 which falls on a Friday.:)

Auntie Lynn

[scrivener]

AbsolutChaos makes some good suggestions, but here's another option we might think about. Rather than a sit-down restaurant or a bar, where we'd be obligated to spend money on whatever the location has to offer, what we really need is a room. Does anyone here live in a condo building with a party room, or is anyone the member of a community association that has party rooms, like in Newtown/RoyalSummit or Mililani? Give us a room where we can bring our own stuff and make as much noise as we'd like, and we'll have a blast. If we can't do that, I'd nominate a park somewhere that's safe at night. If I could think of one.

[1stwahine]

Wonderful idea! Another one would be someone's HALE? Not mine for obvious reasons!:eek: :p

Auntie Lynn

[tutusue]

[...]Those that don't want to go to the game... can still Tailgate for a couple hours before the game?
[...]
I know you're just throwing the idea out there but the obvious thing that comes to my mind is traffic and parking. Those not attending the game would be taking up valuable parking spaces for those attending the game. Or, does the parking lot capacity far exceed my expectations? I can only speak for myself that I would not be willing to wait in traffic, such as a big game generates, for an HT get together. No offense to any HTer!

[AbsolutChaos]

heheheh.

Great suggestions. Are they good foa Fridays as well?

The date is set for December 8 which falls on a Friday.:)

Auntie Lynn


Yes, of course...I never was good with dates!

[1stwahine]

I just checked Plaza Hotel.

Best Western The Plaza Hotel
3253 North Nimitz Highway
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Ph: 808-836-3636
Fax: 808-834-7406

Dinner: Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday 5 - 9 pm
Located at Best Western The Plaza Hotel, lobby level.

Party Room available.

Adults $23.95

Children $ 11.95

Buffet Crab Legs, Prime Rib, Fried Shrimp, Fried Chicken, Salad Bar and Desserts. Some other entrees but the lady told me to call back tomorrow to talk with Charlene.

Another suggestion from Blaine: :I like Sushi Locomotion in Salt Lake Shopping Center, too. Their sushi is cheap, good, plenty and the atmosphere laid back. No reservations, just walk in, sit down and take over. BYOB.

Auntie Lynn:D

[AbsolutChaos]

I just checked Plaza Hotel.

Dinner: Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday 5 - 9 pm
Located at Best Western The Plaza Hotel, lobby level.
Party Room available.
Adults $23.95
Children $ 11.95

The only thing I might have against this idea is that with Dec being a month full of gift-buying and other holiday-related spending, it might be better to go with either a potluck or dine at a place with a menu where people can choose to eat as little or as much--and spend as little or as much--as they feel comfortable.

After all the holiday parties full of rich food, I must admit that I'd rather avoid a buffet, because I feel I should eat as much as possible to justify the cost of the buffet. :o

[1stwahine]

The only thing I might have against this idea is that with Dec being a month full of gift-buying and other holiday-related spending, it might be better to go with either a potluck or dine at a place with a menu where people can choose to eat as little or as much--and spend as little or as much--as they feel comfortable.

After all the holiday parties full of rich food, I must admit that I'd rather avoid a buffet, because I feel I should eat as much as possible to justify the cost of the buffet. :o

Point well taken. :D

Plaza eliminated.

Mahalo

Auntie Lynn

Another suggestion via Email:

For something like this – I always try to plan as if I have to get there & home on my own so look for bus access or close enough for taxi. If folks can’t afford buying drinks or food, they probably shouldn’t plan on coming or they can just stop by to say hello. And with all the Xmas shopping craziness, who has time to fix a potluck dish? Spaghetti Factory at Ward Warehouse has an upstairs that can be reserved probably, their food is cheap & good and they have full bar service. Many people don’t have transportation and let’s face it – you can’t pick up & deliver everyone & besides, don’t you want to have some fun? Ward Warehouse is right on a bunch of bus lines, has free parking and is open to kids.

[tikiyaki]

Just a question....please don't kill me for this....Does it HAVE TO be in Honolulu / Waikiki area ? Being that it's going to be overrun with runners (nice pun, eh?), the crowds may make it very difficult for getting around and parking. I'm guessing alot of you locals live in "town" but what about areas like Hawaii Kai ? The Shack is supposed to be a cool place.

I'm not local, so I don't know what that entails for you guys living in town....cars etc.... I'm stayng in Kailua, anyone willing to go that way, maybe to Buzz's or something similar.

The idea of Dukes is out ? I know your last HT party there seemed like a blast.

[1stwahine]

Just a question....please don't kill me for this....Does it HAVE TO be in Honolulu / Waikiki area ? Being that it's going to be overrun with runners (nice pun, eh?), the crowds may make it very difficult for getting around and parking. I'm guessing alot of you locals live in "town" but what about areas like Hawaii Kai ? The Shack is supposed to be a cool place.

I'm not local, so I don't know what that entails for you guys living in town....cars etc.... I'm stayng in Kailua, anyone willing to go that way, maybe to Buzz's or something similar.

The idea of Dukes is out ? I know your last HT party there seemed like a blast.

It's up as a suggestion. I think for most of us here on Oahu, Honolulu is centrally located.;)

Auntie Lynn

[tikiyaki]

DUH!!!!!

Nobody mentioned La Mariana Sailing Club ! The last bastion of old school tiki restaurants. I'm planning a trip there either way, but a few of you went there with HawaiiDreaming for her Lei greeting and you guys all raved about it. It's legendary with the tikiphiles, and seems low key enough for a nice gathering.

[tikiyaki]

What about Tiki's in Waikiki - Touristy, yes, but they have a great outdoor area, and it's a cool place...relatively inexpensive

http://www.tikisgrill.com/

[1stwahine]

DUH!!!!!

Nobody mentioned La Mariana Sailing Club ! The last bastion of old school tiki restaurants. I'm planning a trip there either way, but a few of you went there with HawaiiDreaming for her Lei greeting and you guys all raved about it. It's legendary with the tikiphiles, and seems low key enough for a nice gathering.

HAHAHAHAHAHA Perfect! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Price ~ Cheap. Bar and plenty of parking.:D

What say ya's?

Auntie Lynn

[blueyecicle]

*sigh* ~~Dreaming of a Hawaii Christmas~~

[tikiyaki]

La Mariana Photos etc...


http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?topic=9546&forum=2&14

[tikiyaki]

*sigh* ~~Dreaming of a Hawaii Christmas~~

OK...just add pink hair, and that kid is YOU ! That's your little one ?
Cute!

[manoasurfer123]

HAHAHAHAHAHA Perfect! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Price ~ Cheap. Bar and plenty of parking.:D

What say ya's?

Auntie Lynn

I was there the last time .... Keep me away from 1stwahine if we going there...!!!:eek:

But one thing is... it's kind of hard to find... it took me a few trips up and down sand island access road to find the little turn off for it.... thanks to some mis-information:rolleyes:

[tikiyaki]

Manoa...it's a hidden gem. Off the normal beaten path for most tourists.
Probably a good thing, cos they probably never get too crowded.

[1stwahine]

But one thing is... it's kind of hard to find... it took me a few trips up and down sand island access road to find the little turn off for it.... thanks to some mis-information:rolleyes:

There you go again with your NEGATIVEness!!!! I will make a Sign that won't be hard to miss....I'll put your HEAD on it!:eek: :p

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Joke/NOT

Yeah, I'll make Signs!

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

There you go again with your NEGATIVEness!!!! I will make a Sign that won't be hard to miss....I'll put your HEAD on it!:eek: :p

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Joke/NOT

Yeah, I'll make Signs!

Auntie Lynn
Theres a big difference between negativeness and constructive criticism.

FYI - Kitchen closes at 8:00 so hopefully late stragglers can order food before then.
While the kitchen closes at 8 p.m. nightly, it's worth a trip to La Mariana for a bite to eat. Menu items haven't changed much over the decades; the ahi poke ($11.50) we tried was excellent, and the order of mozzarella cheese ($9) was amazing!
http://starbulletin.com/2003/04/18/features/barfly.html

[manoasurfer123]

Not to sound negative... I really also do like the potluck idea much more than La Mariana.

Kakaako Waterfront where the HT Anniversary picnic was held was a nice place....

Just throwing more things out there...

Maybe a Poll could be made on where the best location should be for this?

I'm down for anywhere... really.... no matter to me:)

The Friday Evening thing... das the only buggah that's bothering me so much! I wish this could be a weekend daytime thing some how just my two cents...

And I'm not being negative "Dear Liza Dear Liza (I mean 1stwahine)" I'm just trying "To fix the hole in the bucket....Dear Lynn ... Dear Lynn... ":) :p

[1stwahine]

Theres a big difference between negativeness and constructive criticism.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA:p

Constructive criticism?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/lion2.jpg
SDFU Manoa!!!!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/auntielynn.gif

[AbsolutChaos]

I've always wanted to go to La Mariana--so that would be fine with me!

I'd be ok with potluck outdoors too, but probably not the wisest option on a Fri night.

Scrivner's suggestion was great, but my bldg doesn't have adequate parking, so I can't volunteer our rooftop rec deck. Hopefully somebody else?

[manoasurfer123]

I know you're just throwing the idea out there but the obvious thing that comes to my mind is traffic and parking. Those not attending the game would be taking up valuable parking spaces for those attending the game. Or, does the parking lot capacity far exceed my expectations? I can only speak for myself that I would not be willing to wait in traffic, such as a big game generates, for an HT get together. No offense to any HTer!

December 2nd....

Since many of us will be blocking the second half of this day off already for the OSU GAME and many of HT users would care less to tailgate...

Why can't we kill two birds with one stone? Have an HT luncheon somewhere like say someplace like Kakaako Waterfront Park around 1:00 - 3:00 (plenty of parking)... then those that are going to the game... can actually do a true tailgate to the game from there and continue things in the parking lot of the stadium before the kick off. (This way we all stick together and are able to park together.... etc... )

So????:rolleyes: :confused:

Just throwing out suggestions...

[1stwahine]

Christmas Party With OnLine Friends From HT and Wala'au!

Date: December 8, 2006 Friday

Time: 6:00 p.m. - Wheneva's

Place: La Mariana Sailing Club
50 Sand Island Access Road
Honolulu, HI

Fun, Games and Prizes!!!

Look for Da Sign!!!! HT and Wala'au!

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/auntielynn.gif

[manoasurfer123]

Sounds good Aunty Santa!

By the way... you are dressing up as Santa aren't you?:p

[1stwahine]

Sounds good Aunty Santa!

By the way... you are dressing up as Santa aren't you?:p

No ack!
Whack Whacks!:p

Hmmmm...If I do den you going be Rudolph!

HAHAHAHAHAHA

Auntie Lynn:D

[blueyecicle]

*volunteer* I will make the red nose and antlers....hehe :p

[manoasurfer123]

You do know Rudolph saved Christmas:rolleyes:

"Manoa, the Brown-nosed reindeer
had a very Brown nose.
And if you ever saw him,
you would even say it gets tan.

All of the other HT users
used to laugh and call him names.
They never let poor Manoa
post in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve
Admin came to say:
"Manoa with your nose so brown,
won't you quit being a clown"

Then all the HT Users loved him
as they shouted out with glee,
Manoa the Brown-nosed reindeer,
you'll go burn in infamy."

Happy Holidays to all!

Hope everyone can attend this event!

[1stwahine]

I changed my mind. You going be my Elf...if we can find you!:p

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/santa-lost-elf.jpg

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f358/1stwahine/auntielynn.gif

[manoasurfer123]

I changed my mind. You going be my Elf...if we can find you!:p

Thank you... I'll take that role too:D
Elves are often pictured as youthful-seeming men and women of great beauty living in forests and other natural places... They have been portrayed to be long-lived or immortal and they have magical powers attributed to them
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elf
I can be the grinch if you would prefer.

:D

and crack kills aunty!!! Why post something so offensive!... so that missing elf up your azz is going to be my boot when I see you next!

[manoasurfer123]

I'm glad that you have now solidified a date/time/place.
If I can't make that time and place that you have chosen....then so be it...

If I can... everyone save me a spot across the table from her....:p

Besides that... No one want's to see me twice in public in one week as I will be doing the OSU game.:rolleyes:

Holiday seasons... so many things to do... so much to buy... so many priorities...

HT is a nice online ohana... but still yet... the month of December is just very overwhelming with blood ohana.

I will be there if can.. if no can... no can.. if can... can...

[HulaHoney]

Hi Auntie...I all bum I cannot go to party this year...but if you party on in Vallejo with HT...I'll be there.

Hula Honey

[MadAzza]

Well, shoot. I can't make it. I always work late Fridays, usually until 11 or midnight. Actually, my boss and I work until 11, then we sort of half-assedly work on advance stuff while watching House, M.D. reruns.

Gregory House ... YUM!

Have fun, y'all!

[manoasurfer123]

Friday nights suck 1stwahine...I'm only posting this after Madazza said she won't go!

I'm not going either!

Nuff said...

Besides that... no one wants to see me twice in the same week when I plan on going to the OSU game....

I'm out too....

Honestly.... I love the thought and all... but dang... If you have been reading or feeling my vibe....

Yeah... I said I'm down for anything... but you still insist on an evening that I'm gonna grinch upon....

so you guys have fun....and I will see everyone else at the OSU game!

HONI to you 1stwahine... If things get organized...then maybe I'll show... however, even If I were to go to La Mariana... it's way out sand island and if I were to drink.... I couldn't drive home....that's a long drive and not a place I want to leave my car.....

OSU GAME... I'm on... love you 1stwahine.... just to much stuff going on besides HT during the month of December.:)

[1stwahine]

Gosh! Is he gone? Sssshhhhhh! Finally.:rolleyes:
Manoa, plezzzzz stay out of this thread.

Sorry Maddie! We'll get together someday!;)

For the rest of the folks...here's the list so far:

1stwahine and Guest
HJB
Tikiyaki and Guest
Surfingfarmboy
Jdub
AbsolutChaos and Guest
Scriv
Surprised Guest:confused:
Adrian

Auntie Lynn

[achow]

I am so sorry that I can't make it to the Christmas Party on December 8th because I have a prior commitment to attend to. Hope you guys will have fun and drink plenty for me...

[MadAzza]

I'll try to get off work early. You never know! I love La Mariana, haven't been by for a couple of months.

Anyway ... I think that is an excellent choice of venue! And Manoa, I HATE potlucks. I think the idea of a potluck sucks big time. It is the worst idea EVER. And you kept posting "How about this date, how about that date" HOURS after Lynn posted the definite date, and even after she posted the venue! So shut up already! Fo' reals, dude!

No! Don't post anything! Just stop!

NO! Manoa, DO NOT RESPOND!

Lurve ya!

ssssssh!

[tikiyaki]

I for one am disappointed I won't be meeting Manoa. :(

[christa]

i will be there

[1stwahine]

i will be there

Great! Check your PM!;)

Mahalo

Auntie Lynn

[Leo Lakio]

"Manoa, the Brown-nosed reindeer ...
Okay, all the slings and arrows aside, I gotta admit I liked Manoa's poem/song...

Have a great party, all y'all, and I hope to see some of you early next year.

[1stwahine]

Okay, all the slings and arrows aside, I gotta admit I liked Manoa's poem/song...

Have a great party, all y'all, and I hope to see some of you early next year.

No worries! I'll plan another one!;)

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

I for one am disappointed I won't be meeting Manoa. :(
The Fat Reindeer hasn't sung Jingle Bells yet;)

[tutusue]

[...]HONI to you 1stwahine... If things get organized...then maybe I'll show... however, even If I were to go to La Mariana... it's way out sand island and if I were to drink.... I couldn't drive home....that's a long drive and not a place I want to leave my car.....[...]
Huh? "If things get organized...then maybe I'll show"? Lynn managed to organize the party in spite of all of your whining and trying to control the outcome, Manoa. She set a date that is convenient for our 2 mainland HTers and a location that got positive response. That date is not contingent upon whether or not you can attend. I probably can't attend either but that's my problem...just like your unwillingness to attend for your pi$$y reasons is YOUR problem. It is not Lynn's problem at all.

Huh? "...way out sand island"? Good grief, Oahu is a small island fer crissake! It's a short hop from Waikiki. Traffic's another story but it affects everything 24/7 now. Take the bus, esp. if you want to drink. I admire that you don't want to drink and drive but that's not a good enough reason to organize a party around your parameters. There are other modes of transportation.

Huh? "...and not a place I want to leave my car"? I, personally, have not heard of any car thefts or vandalism involving La Mariana. I've parked there many, many times...no problem. How the he!! could LM stay in business for over 50 years if they had security problems with their parking?

Manoa...please stop whining when something doesn't go your way. It's really unbecoming for someone your age. :(

[manoasurfer123]

Who is whining? I was just commenting on things and trying to get this thing finalized!

Nothing got finalized until last night!

[1stwahine]

Who is whining? I was just commenting on things and trying to get this thing finalized!

Nothing got finalized until last night!

ENOUGH!

Manoa, I've asked you to stop posting on this thread. I'm not Admin. However, I started it. From the beginning you've made "negative comments!" Once again, please stop posting on this thread.

This is a Happy Affair ~ you're turning it into one of "your" circus of nuttins.

If you come ~ come. If you don't ~ too bad.:rolleyes:

For the rest of the folks...here's the list so far:

1stwahine and Guest
HJB (Blaine)
Tikiyaki and Guest
Surfingfarmboy
Jdub
AbsolutChaos and Guest
Scriv
Surprised Guest
Adrian
Christa
Marco and Spouse

Auntie Lynn

[tikiyaki]

Uh Oh...
Manoa....
Whack Whacks have been administered.
If you DO come, you best bring security...I think you're in for an old school Chinatown-style beat down. :eek:

[Marco]

Not sure if anyone here knows who I am, but I'd like to come with my wife, if it's OK.

I might have to work that night, but if I'm off and can find a sitter, we're in.

[1stwahine]

Not sure if anyone here knows who I am, but I'd like to come with my wife, if it's OK.

I might have to work that night, but if I'm off and can find a sitter, we're in.

I know who you are! Can't wait to meet you and your wife!:D

Happy Holidays!

Auntie Lynn

[Marco]

I know who you are! Can't wait to meet you and your wife!:D

Happy Holidays!

Auntie Lynn
Oh, shoots then.

Happy holidays and looking forward to meeting you too, Auntie L :)

[scrivener]

Bumping this up to remind everyone to mark calendars. You're going, right?

[Leo Lakio]

You're going, right?In spirit, friends, in spirit. However, that's also the night of the Alpha Female's company party, so I'll be thinking of you all while drinking and dining with a buncha lawyers. (Guess where I'd rather be...? Although, these law firm parties usually provide a lot of good material for...well, "blackmail" is such a nasty word...let's just call it "future informational resources.")

[adrian]

So, dis stay in stone now?

If so, then I'll keep that evening clear.

[1stwahine]

So, dis stay in stone now?

If so, then I'll keep that evening clear.

It's on, Adrian!

Call me if you need a ride!

Auntie Lynn:D

[1stwahine]

Update on List::D
1stwahine and Guest
HJB
Tikiyaki and Guest
Surfingfarmboy
Jdub
AbsolutChaos and Guest
Scriv
Surprised Guest
Adrian
Maddie afta work
Mel
Chris
Baby Cran Kiss
Marco
Marco's wife

Auntie Lynn

[Lei Liko]

Update on List::D
...
Surprised Guest


Everytime I read this I laugh.

Auntie, is that a guest who wants to surprise everybody at the party or a guest that doesn't know he/she's going that'll be surprised at the party? :D

[manoasurfer123]

Watch out everyone... could be a lurker hanging out at the bar all by himself barging in on you guys.... nah... j/k...

I can't commit to anything right now while I'm tending to mom's health and stuff.

[tutusue]

Watch out everyone... could be a lurker hanging out at the bar all by himself barging in on you guys.... nah... j/k...

I can't commit to anything right now while I'm tending to mom's health and stuff.
You're the "surprised" guest? Funny...I didn't get that impression. :confused:

[manoasurfer123]

http://www.auntiepupule.com/blog/files/lynn_auntiepupulehappyholidays.gif

Taking care of two birds with one stone per se!heheheh

Anyways, what better a time to come together! It will be during the Holidays! Plus, Tikiyaki and Surfingfarmboy will be in town! Some of us are members of HT and some of us are members of Wala'au. Still some of us are members of both. So ~ let's PARTY!

Date: December 8th, 2006

Day: Friday

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Place: La Mariana

Note: Bring Grab Bag cost no moa than $5.00

Auntie Lynn
lynn.vasquez@gmail.com

1stwahine... I bumped your initial post and put some changes with bold to fill in the initial questions...

Just a question in case I'm able to make it... the $5.00 grab bag... this gonna be like... cute nice gifts.... or the kine gag gifts?:rolleyes:

You get coal from me ;)

[1stwahine]

Everytime I read this I laugh.

Auntie, is that a guest who wants to surprise everybody at the party or a guest that doesn't know he/she's going that'll be surprised at the party? :D

heheheh

It's a guest dat wants to "surprise" everybody!;)

Auntie Lynn

[manoasurfer123]

heheheh

It's a guest dat wants to "surprise" everybody!;)

Auntie Lynn
Is it Santa Claus?:)

[CranBeree]

its going to be her new husband!!

did i guess right??? :D

[manoasurfer123]

its going to be her new husband!!

did i guess right??? :D
Yeah.. his name is Kris Kringle:p
j/k... I can't comment... I'm expecting a suprise... but no matter...
If I'm able to make it...it will be nice seeing everyone again...and to tikiyaki and surfingfarmboy it will be nice meeting you guys... however If I don't make it... we will hook up at the OSU game....

My mom's health is primary concern and she flies in the night before.... so I hope to make it.

[1stwahine]

its going to be her new husband!!

did i guess right??? :D

Nope. No New Husband. :o

Deciding on a Date on a date.:confused:

Auntie Lynn

[CranBeree]

Nope. No New Husband. :o

Deciding on a Date on a date.:confused:

Auntie Lynn



afer the yobo movie marathon is pau!! and before you start another one!! :p

[adrian]

It's on, Adrian!

Call me if you need a ride!

Auntie Lynn:D

I just looked up the address, so I think I'll drive there.
(plus, gotta go home and take shower. no like people think I no mo manners)


BTW, what's the attire?

[1stwahine]

I just looked up the address, so I think I'll drive there.
(plus, gotta go home and take shower. no like people think I no mo manners)


BTW, what's the attire?

Casual, Formal, Semi-formal, Aloha, anything you heart desires except NAKED!:p

See you there!

Auntie Lynn

Btw: Adrian, you are the most well mannered young man, I have met in such a long time.:D

[lavagal]

heheheh

It's a guest dat wants to "surprise" everybody!;)

Auntie Lynn


Is it Blane?!!!

[manoasurfer123]

I gotta take a stab at this mystery guest....

Is it that handsome buggah Antonio?:rolleyes:

[1stwahine]

Is it Blane?!!!

hahahaha

No. HJB is Blaine. "Handsome Johnny Barend" is Blaine's Screen name.:p

We got another "Special Guest" coming, Miss Surprise Guest!:D

I'm sworn to secrecy.:D

Update on List:
1stwahine and Guest
HJB
Tikiyaki and Guest
Surfingfarmboy
Jdub
AbsolutChaos and Guest
Scriv
Surprised Guest
Adrian
Maddie afta work
Mel
Chris
Marco
Marco's wife
Miss Surprise Guest!

Auntie Lynn

[blueyecicle]

Next time I fly to Hawaii i want to be the secret guest!! :p I am jealous! :D

[adrian]

Now, this has turned from a "plan a party" thread, to "guess the guest(s)" thread.

Someone better make nametags so that all of us can identify each other. (hmmm, should it have our real name, or our username?)

[brianca]

Are you reserving space, or just grabbing it when you get there? I can't really RSVP since I have a 16 month old that pretty much runs the schedule from day to day, but if it's just an informal drop in, I'll try and pop by if she's in a good mood and the wife agrees to watch her for a bit.

[1stwahine]

Are you reserving space, or just grabbing it when you get there? I can't really RSVP since I have a 16 month old that pretty much runs the schedule from day to day, but if it's just an informal drop in, I'll try and pop by if she's in a good mood and the wife agrees to watch her for a bit.

I'm calling in reservations this Friday for the amount of us attending. However, anyone who wants to join can come. I'm sure they can add extra chairs. It's a beautiful and informal place for gatherings.

Adrian, I'll be making name tags with both our real names and screen names!:D

Auntie Lynn

[1stwahine]

I forgot to add D'alani!:D

Auntie Lynn

[christa]

6pm right?

perfect! plenty of time to slide over to MAKANA's cd release party after downtown at next door :) :) :)

[1stwahine]

Update on List:
1stwahine and Guest
HJB
Tikiyaki and Guest
Surfingfarmboy
Jdub
AbsolutChaos and Guest
Scriv
Surprised Guest
Adrian
Maddie afta work
Mel
Chris
Marco
Marco's wife
Miss Surprise Guest!
D'alani
Christa

[Marco]

Sorry, but I won't be able to make it.

Vegas cleaned me out last week, and I gotta pull double shifts for the next few weekends to afford Christmas gifts for my ohana. So that means no Christmas party this Friday, or UH game on Saturday. :(

On the bright side, my coworker said she made over $500 in tips last weekend, so maybe I'll make some serious dinero this weekend. But then again, she's smoking hot and generally gets better tips than me. A pox on all customers that give better tips to hot girls! (though admittedly, I do the same thing. Hell, who doesn't)

[1stwahine]

It's ok Marco. We'll have other gatherings. In April we have our Annual Picnic! http://hawaiithreads.com/showthread.php?t=7990&highlight=picnic

Looking forward to meeting you and your wife then.:D

Auntie Lynn

[adrian]

I checked out the place earlier tonight, and you gotta watch out for the sign. I believe its the first road in after the turn, and I missed it on my first past.

At the facility itself, I saw a packed parking lot of maybe 5 to 8 cars - I believe they were double parked or triple parked, but there's empty spaces along side the road.

Finally, is this a seafood place, or will they serve us land lovers?

Oh, and I forgot to shop for the grab bag. I'll put it on my list of things to do tomorrow.

[1stwahine]

I checked out the place earlier tonight, and you gotta watch out for the sign. I believe its the first road in after the turn, and I missed it on my first past.

At the facility itself, I saw a packed parking lot of maybe 5 to 8 cars - I believe they were double parked or triple parked, but there's empty spaces along side the road.

Finally, is this a seafood place, or will they serve us land lovers?

Oh, and I forgot to shop for the grab bag. I'll put it on my list of things to do tomorrow.

You're soooo funny! Of course they serve to Land Lovers!heheheh

Randy arrived last night! Mahalo for checking out the place. I will make a sign to post by the main road.:D

Auntie Lynn

[Altivec]

By some stroke of luck I got this night off (yay)! I might just make this one and meet everyone.

On a side note, is this the same Chris and Mel from IRC (cluna and Beree)?

[adrian]

You're soooo funny! Of course they serve to Land Lovers!hehehehe

No, I mean food like hamburgers or chicken.

[tutusue]

No, I mean food like hamburgers or chicken.
It's definitely not limited to seafood.

Sorry I'll need to miss the festivities. Hoist a glass of cheap wine for me!

[GeckoGeek]

Hmmmm. I'll have to think about coming. Anyone got GPS coordinates?

[Surfingfarmboy]

Based on what Adrian is saying, it sounds like parking over at La Mariana is pretty tough. Is the street parking relatively okay over there in its vicinity? You know, parking on the street in the Sand Island area is tough to come by during the weekday...most of the side streets makai of Nimitz usually are packed by early AM. I'm guessing it should be a bit easier to gert come pau hana on Fridays.

[Glen Miyashiro]

Hmmmm. I'll have to think about coming. Anyone got GPS coordinates?La Mariana is here (http://maps.google.com/maps?z=19&ll=21.321887,-157.893102&spn=0.001497,0.003734&t=h), where the red car is parked in the middle of the picture. 21.321887 N 157.893102 W.

[GeckoGeek]

La Mariana is here (http://maps.google.com/maps?z=19&ll=21.321887,-157.893102&spn=0.001497,0.003734&t=h), where the red car is parked in the middle of the picture. 21.321887 N 157.893102 W.

Thanks.

(Sheesh, too short again.)

[tutusue]

I've been to La Mariana many times and have always been able to find parking in the immediate vicinity. That doesn't mean that there's a plethora of parking. It just means I have good La Mariana parking karma! :D

[1stwahine]

Reservations are in! ;D

I also made room for whomever should stroll in to join the party!

Update on List:
1stwahine and Guest
HJB
Tikiyaki and Guest
Surfingfarmboy
Jdub
AbsolutChaos and Guest
Scriv
Surprised Guest
Adrian
Maddie afta work
Mel
Chris
Miss Surprise Guest!
D'alani
Christa
AlohaCandy and Guest
Altevic
TimKona
*Yes, das the same Mel and Chris!;)

See you on Friday!!!

Christmas Party With OnLine Friends From HT and Wala'au!

Date: December 8, 2006 Friday

Time: 6:00 p.m. - Wheneva's

Place: La Mariana Sailing Club
50 Sand Island Access Road
Honolulu, HI
Ph:848-2800

[timkona]

I will be coming to Honolulu on Friday the 8th for the U2 Concert on Saturday

I will be there.

Where and When again??

[1stwahine]

I'm looking forward to meeting you TimKona!:D

Auntie Lynn

[adrian]

Bad news. I just set an appointment with someone to sell clearwire service, so from the looks of it, I won't be able to make it. There's a small chance that I maybe able to make it at 8pm, but if no can, no can.

I'll try to rush from downtown to Sand island, but don't expect me to be clean or anything.

[timkona]

How dirty can you get selling clearwire service??? :cool:

You ever poured concrete? Or fixed the plumbing in a boat?

[CranBeree]

Reservations are in! ;D

I also made room for whomever should stroll in to join the party!

Update on List:
1stwahine and Guest
HJB
Tikiyaki and Guest
Surfingfarmboy
Jdub
AbsolutChaos and Guest
Scriv
Surprised Guest
Adrian
Maddie afta work
Mel
Chris
Miss Surprise Guest!
D'alani
Christa
AlohaCandy and Guest
Altevic
TimKona
*Yes, das the same Mel and Chris!;)

See you on Friday!!!

Christmas Party With OnLine Friends From HT and Wala'au!

Date: December 8, 2006 Friday

Time: 6:00 p.m. - Wheneva's

Place: La Mariana Sailing Club
50 Sand Island Access Road
Honolulu, HI
Ph:848-2800


Altivec is going??? neato....hey you....um hawaiichat/alohachat days...lol :D

[EastCoastTropics]

Well, I ain't the secret guest! I'll be in Hawaii but not till the 22nd! Too bad.....have fun for me please! :)

[tikiyaki]

Arrived yesterday....

Sittin in Morning Brew Kailua Side....aweseome.
See everyone Sat.
Tim Kona is coming ? Nice!

[tutusue]

[...]See everyone Sat.[...]
Better make that Fri. :D

[1stwahine]

Better make that Fri. :D

heheheh

I neva catch dat.:p

On Saturday Night, my daughter's Unit will be celebrating their Christmas Party at La Mariana Sailing Club! I get to go there two nights in a row!!!!:D

Auntie Lynn

[tikiyaki]

Right...Friday....my bad.

[bitachu]

Hmmm...okay i haven't been on here for a while...but can i be a maybe with 1 guest?? ...

Ps...i have never thought it was hard to find parking...although I've never been to the place when it was super full...

[1stwahine]

Hmmm...okay i haven't been on here for a while...but can i be a maybe with 1 guest?? ...

Ps...i have never thought it was hard to find parking...although I've never been to the place when it was super full...

Of course!!!!! Looking forward to meeting ya!

Auntie Lynn and the gang!:D

[christa]

a conflict of interest has me only able to come out for the first part of the evening now. booooo :(

i will be there at 6pm sharp to maximize my time. and now i'm looking forward to the picnic one even more.

[jdub]

It looks like I'm actually gonna be able to make La Mariana. That'll be two firsts in one night. I'm psyched. I'm only going to know Auntie Lynn, as far as I know, so if yall see a skinny haole guy looking lost with a whiskey coke in his hand a little after 7pm, that's me. Hi!

[jdub]

Gonna have to work unitl 7:30pm tonight. Do yall reckon you'll still be at La Mariana at about 7:45?

[scrivener]

Jdub:
Lynn's not scheduled to get in her first fight with a bartender until 8:15, so I think you'll arrive in plenty of time.

[1stwahine]

is Dream waiting for teriyaki at Bethel,

[tutusue]

Whatta difference one phone call makes! Maybe a 75% chance I'll be there tonight!

[jdub]

Jdub:
Lynn's not scheduled to get in her first fight with a bartender until 8:15, so I think you'll arrive in plenty of time.

Right on, Scriv. Sweet. I'll be along around then. You'll be there too, jezno?

[timkona]

We leave in 45 minutes for the airport.

I am so excited to meet you people. This is gonna be 1heluva weekend !!!

:D :D :D

[Surfingfarmboy]

I absolutely cannot wait to see you, Tim. I've got my mental image of you, which I'm sure is totally 180 degrees to the opposite of reality!

[pzarquon]

It's on! Pupu and drinks flowing, pianist playing, conversation exploding. 1stwahine (Lynn), Lei Liko (Lei), AbsolutChaos (Shilpa), D'Alani, zztype (Blaine), tutusue (Sue), timkona (Tim) and daughter Eva and friend Taya, manoasurfer123 (Damon), tikiyaki (Jim) and two friends, Cranberee (Mel) and "D.D.," Surfingfarmboy (Randy), and me!

Whee!

Ooh. Jdub (Jamie) and friend Leigh arrived, as has GeckoGeek (Russell)!

This, friends, is an eclectic group.

[dick]

Bummer... I'm working tonight...

Have a cocktail (or five) for me....

[manoasurfer123]

I was on "kid" time... had to come home early as I was with my Baby!

Thanks for the good time.

Was especially nice to see the folks from off island...

Tikiyaki, and his and his gorgeous friends ... get this guys... the younger one was the daughter of the older one and she was only 15 years old (Coco and Angela I believe) From California... I bet the younger one could have ordered a drink and passed for 21 easily! DOH!

Surfingfarmboy - Good luck with the Marathon On Sunday!

Timkona friend and Eva - Your louder in person then you are here on HT... great to finally meet you! My son loves you!!!! He is still calling you Uncle Santa Tim!

Everyone else that gave me a chance to have a drink and hold my babe...thanks!

Damon

[tutusue]

That ManoasurferBabe is THE cutest! Whatta good little guy going from lap to lap...so mellow! Was adorable to watch Eva, TimKona's 5 year old daughter, play mommy to little Hayden. HT's next generation, maybe? :D Fun group; fun night.

PS...thanx for the ride Mr. and Mrs. Cran! :D

[pzarquon]

It was my honor to serve as Aunty Lynn's alternate surprise guest this evening. Timkona said it -- the mix of personalities and intellects in that cozy corner of La Mariana made it probably the highest concentration of brilliance (and eccentricity) on the island at that moment. It was good to see some old fr... I mean, treasured, long-time friends. And, especially, to meet some new faces.

Special thanks to the grand dame of the combined 'ohana, Aunty Lynn, for helping to make it happen.

http://static.flickr.com/123/317664315_f59dc2e1e5_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawaii/317664315/)

I've uploaded my photos of the festivities here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawaii/tags/hawaiithreads/). But there were plenty of cameras out, so no doubt the proceedings were well documented by others, and I look forward to seeing all the other evidence pictures.

[zztype]

My pleasure meeting you all. Man, what an electric evening! The good conversation didn't stop until the very last. Mahalo nui, all.

Some pix here: http://www.zztype.com/gallery/walaau

Aloha,

Blaine

[tikiyaki]

Aloha All....

It's late and I'm tired, but I just want to quickly say that it was awesome meeting you all tonite....I will elaborate more later.

Also, just to clarify....the 2 "friends"with me were my fiancee' Coco (black hair) and her daughter Angela (lighter hair...yes, she's 15). We got engaged on Oahu last July...so obviously Hawaii is a special place for us.

Special thanx to Auntie who gave us a the Chinatown tour earlier today.
Much Mahalos auntie !

Liker I said, more bla bla-ing later !

[MadAzza]

I'm still at work, but I just finished. Am I too late? :D

[Lei Liko]

After meeting Auntie Lynn tonight, I have to say that she and I are like two peas in a pod. Hooooooo man! God bless Kalihi!

Finally home.

Great time at La Mariana....and was such a blast meeting all of you there! Can't wait till the next one!

ETA: I'll pay good money to delete all the evidence of me. Thanks Haha

[manoasurfer123]

ETA: I'll pay good money to delete all the evidence of me. Thanks Haha
Let me think on this for a few days.... do you wash cars by any chance?

[Palama Kid]

I've uploaded my photos of the festivities here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hawaii/tags/hawaiithreads/). But there were plenty of cameras out, so no doubt the proceedings were well documented by others, and I look forward to seeing all the other evidence pictures.

Thank you for your pitchers, Ryan. I know I'm not the only who appreciates being able to connect names with faces. Auntie Lyn, you're the best to arrange this party.

[1stwahine]

Mahalo to all who came and made the Christmas Party a Success! :D

It was AWESOME from beginning to end!

Ohhhh! Wow! Ryan! You captured my new picture for my Blog next year! Nah, I no can wait. I going tell Blaine foa put up already...betta den da one I got now. Dis one shows clevage!:p

Next ~ HT's Annual Picnic in April 2007!

But if get anything in between...let's do it!;)

See ya!

Love and Aloha

P.S. Mahalo for the Pictures.

Auntie Lynn

[EastCoastTropics]

Good morning from beautiful (freezing) East Coast! Wow, what great photos! I wished I was there...everyone looks like they're having so much fun. And the place looks great! Get ono kau kau there? Hui auntie....you look gorgeous!!

[tutusue]

Fun photos, Ryan and Blaine! And, Auntie? As I said to you last night..."Vah, vah, vah, voooooom"!!! Thanks so much for being the organizer and the accountant! The photo of you that Ryan posted is incredible. That should be your new lifetime avatar! :D

[1stwahine]

Fun photos, Ryan and Blaine! And, Auntie? As I said to you last night..."Vah, vah, vah, voooooom"!!! Thanks so much for being the organizer and the accountant! The photo of you that Ryan posted is incredible. That should be your new lifetime avatar! :D

Tutusue, I just did. He captured the REAL ME!:D Last night was a success because of everyone who came. I'm sooo happy it went well. Our waitresses worked hard and gave us excellent service. The place perfect for our gathering. I can understand your love for it. I enjoyed my dinner but most especially, the company I was with.

How's your beautiful Butterfly? It goes well with your tropical decor.;)

Auntie Lynn

Btw: Mahalo! ECT!!!

[tutusue]

I'm still at work, but I just finished. Am I too late? :D
I'm still there waitin' for ya, Maddie. Find your way to the back room where the booths are. I'm the one still under the table! Wheeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! :D

Oh...and, Auntie, I'm still trying to decide where to put the butterfly...home or office. Decisions. Decisions!

[LikaNui]

I'm the one still under the table! Wheeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! But are you the only one still under the table? Looking at those great pix from Ryan and Blaine, I couldn't help but notice most folks eyes, and I'm thinking y'all made a severe dent in Annette's liquor supply. :p
(Was she there last night, by the way? I know her health has been less than perfect recently.)
Sorry I couldn't be there to enjoy what was obviously a great event. Plenny mahaloz to Auntie Lynn, she of the fantastic new photograph! [/swoon]

[tutusue]

But are you the only one still under the table?
Yes...unfortunately! :(
Looking at those great pix from Ryan and Blaine, I couldn't help but notice most folks eyes, and I'm thinking y'all made a severe dent in Annette's liquor supply. :p
Probably not a huge dent. The restaurant was understaffed and our waitress (was she the only waitress last night?) was trying to keep up as best she could.
(Was she there last night, by the way? I know her health has been less than perfect recently.)
I got there at 6:45 and saw her in the office. It appeared her aide was helping her to head on upstairs. Maybe she was at her 'command post' prior to 6:45. Dunno. I did see her in the restaurant a couple of weeks ago during lunch. Gotta give Annette credit. At 92...or is it 94?...she still loves that restaurant enough to make an almost daily appearance. It wasn't but a couple of years ago that she would spend her evenings walking from table to table greeting every customer.
Sorry I couldn't be there to enjoy what was obviously a great event. Plenny mahaloz to Auntie Lynn, she of the fantastic new photograph! [/swoon]
Careful! She's feeling feistier than ever and might just give you whack whacks if you stop swooning! :D

[pzarquon]

Annette stopped by our party a little earlier, and oohed and ahhed at Hayden. At that point there were just four of us there, and she reassured me that everyone would make it. :) I thanked her profusely for... well, everything!

[Lei Liko]

...Looking at those great pix from Ryan and Blaine, I couldn't help but notice most folks eyes, and I'm thinking y'all made a severe dent in Annette's liquor supply. :p



Probably not a huge dent. The restaurant was understaffed and our waitress (was she the only waitress last night?) was trying to keep up as best she could.

They had two servers, I believe. If I recall correctly, there were several semi-large groups there last night. I really like the place, though...and I can't wait to go there again.

D'Alani and I came up with a system to make sure that the drinks kept flowing -- order another one right when she places the drink in front of you!

[DiverDown808]

Was definitely great meeting all you strangers.

I can't believe Cran was hiding you guys from me all this time. ANyway, it was great meeting the new faces, and always great meeting up with the known faces.

And hey, tikiyaki...........

Let Angela know that I her myspace page wont allow people with band pages to request her as a friend, so she has to request me. My spacer page is on my signature below.

Can't wait to have an allstar jam session with the Tikiyaki and the Jdub !!

DD

[LikaNui]

our waitress (was she the only waitress last night?) was trying to keep up as best she could. She was trying to keep up with the orders... or with the drinking?

I did see her in the restaurant a couple of weeks ago during lunch. Gotta give Annette credit. At 92...or is it 94? I stopped asking when she hit 70... about 40 years ago. :p
I've been in there 3 or 4 times in the last 2 months and she was there each time, greeting everyone as usual, though she had a friend helping her get around.
Wonder if she's had any offers on the business yet. Listed at $2 million, as I recall. Heyyyyy... maybe Auntie Lynn and her mom oughta buy it?! Can you imagine La Mariana run by Auntie Pupule? WheeeHAW!

Careful! She's feeling feistier than ever and might just give you whack whacks if you stop swooning! :D You talking about Annette or Auntie Lynn?
:D

[tutusue]

She was trying to keep up with the orders... or with the drinking?
My guess is...she wishes she was drinking!
I stopped asking when she hit 70... about 40 years ago. :p
I've been in there 3 or 4 times in the last 2 months and she was there each time, greeting everyone as usual, though she had a friend helping her get around.
Yep...it appears Annette has full time help now. I've noticed instead of walking from table to table, she now sits at the table just beyond Corky, where she can see everyone who enters the restaurant. She greets them as they pass by. If the attendant is close by then she'll approach the tables, with assistance.
Wonder if she's had any offers on the business yet. Listed at $2 million, as I recall. Heyyyyy... maybe Auntie Lynn and her mom oughta buy it?! Can you imagine La Mariana run by Auntie Pupule? WheeeHAW!
OMG...I'd have to retire in order to spend 24/7 at La Mariana!!! Go for it, Auntie! Seriously, one of the stipulations on the sale of LM is that Annette be allowed to live out her remaining days in her 2nd story apt. I hope whomever buys the business not only preserves the essence of LM but also makes Annette's remaining days as comfortable and happy as possible. She deserves it.
You talking about Annette or Auntie Lynn?
:D
Both!!! :D

[1stwahine]

I don't have $ 2 Million!:eek: :o :p

And if I did...Yes! I would buy L.M. in a heartbeat, make Annette live her final days and nights there. I would keep everything as is. However, I would change the menu to inclue a mixture of Authentic Hawaiian Foods, Local Grinds as well as the usual dining favorites as Steaks, Sea Foods and Pastas!

Ahhhhh...to dream the impossible dream!

Whoever buys the L.M. should keep it the way it is. It is one of Hawaii's remaining last treasures that should be preserved. Old Hawai'i can never be returned but memories of it can still be felt by going to L.M. and be taken back in time while dining.

Auntie Lynn (not missing drinking 1 week)

[tutusue]

[...]Ahhhhh...to dream the impossible dream![...]
Auntie...there's no such thing as an impossible dream. Go for it. There's nothing to say you can't make an offer...no money down...take care of Annette. Make her an emotional offer she can't refuse. IIRC, she has no relatives; no heirs. The worst she can do is say 'no'.

[1stwahine]

Auntie...there's no such thing as an impossible dream. Go for it. There's nothing to say you can't make an offer...no money down...take care of Annette. Make her an emotional offer she can't refuse. IIRC, she has no relatives; no heirs. The worst she can do is say 'no'.

Hmmmmm...wouldn't dat be something?:D

Now you got me thinking and wishing.

Ok. I'll write her an EMOTIONAL LETTER with a business plan.

I'll let you know if I get a reply or a whack whack from her.:eek:

Auntie Lynn:)

[tutusue]

[...]Now you got me thinking and wishing.

Ok. I'll write her an EMOTIONAL LETTER with a business plan.[...]
There ya go! Tell her about your years of experience in the local food industry. Tell her how you feel about the ambiance of La Mariana and how important it is to preserve what little remains of "old Hawaii". Explain your desire for her to remain on the property. Don't forget to add that you might not be rich in money, but you are rich in spirit. And, be sure to let Annette know that if anyone else buys the place and changes it to anything but what it is now, you'll personally administer a barrage of ...WHACK WHACKS! :D

If ya don't go to bat, Auntie...ya can't hit a home run.

[tikiyaki]

Auntie,

You acquiring the La Mariana would be stellar....I agree about the menu. I think it could use a little modification. You'd have about 4000 new fans if you DID buy LM, cos all of kicentral.com would be eternally grateful...it's pretty much Mecca for Tikiphiles.

I was too busy talking to everyone to take all the photos I planned to take of the place....then again, ryan and blaine got plenty. When I'm back on the mainland I'll be blogging my trip so, if anyone would care to donate any photos of the night, I'll be grateful.

[christa]

auntie it's the perfect situation. you can do it.

[Leo Lakio]

Mahalo for the holiday gift of stories and photos; I wouldn't allow myself to log in and view this thread until AFTER I got our Christmas lights up, so this was like a special dessert.

[timkona]

What a terrific night !!

Auntie Lynn, you are beautiful. :) Thank you for the clock.
Cranberee and DD - my daughter is still doing magic tricks with money.
Manoa - That kid of yours is just perfect. Thanks for the gift.
Tikiyaki - call me in Kona. I got some connections.

I wish I could have sat next to all of you at the same time. I want to talk with the rest of you sometime.

My faith in the notion of the beautiful, smart woman has been completely bolstered by the bumper crop of gorgeous intellect at that table.

La Mariana was a great place for the party. Waitresses were overworked and understaffed. My steak was perfect. Taya's ahi was perfect.

I think I'm gushing.

Thank you all so much. Merry Christmas !

[jdub]

What an absolutely far out evening. The faces to names thing was outstanding. It was great talking shop with Tiki about the perils of the music business. Auntie Lynn, you are to be commended for organizing such a fine gathering. Thanks, yall, for the company and hospitality. I am definitely looking forward to the next one.

[craigwatanabe]

I've got to schedule in a flight in to the next big HT get together. Looks like LM was the place to be that night!
:D