Back from Honolulu

Thank you for your warm welcome to LJ that you just sent me, and funny funny how small a world it really is, my Brother and his Wife just got back from Hawaii last night. They absolutely loved it and would go back in a heart beat. Next time you are ready for some American hospitality come on out to Montana, we may not have a lot of hard woods but we do have a lot of open spaces and good hospitality.

-- “There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little cheaper … and the buyers who consider price only are this man’s lawful prey.” John Ruskin

Thanks for the invite kjverlanic. My things to see on next visit to the US are monument valley, yellowstone, Cape Kennedy & Niagara Falls (God willing) to name a few.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Glad you’re back home safe and sound. I have decided to follow the better angels of my nature and avoid the standard Hawaiian double entendre about getting lei-ed. Family site and all…

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Welcome home my friend! Glad you had a wonderful time. It sounds like you packed a lot into your visit.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

glad your back grumpy ! sounds like you had a great time

Welcome home, the Missouri memorial is very moving. That drop of oil floating up right on time, just like Old Faithful…..

-- North Texas

I am glad that you are back. Now that your battery is recharged I am sure that you are ready to get back to making some sawdust.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Missed you, Grumpy. Welcome back.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

What? You didn’t go to a Home Depot also?

Good to have you back!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Thanks for the welcome back everyone, now to make some sawdust.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

TomK- It’s the Arizona that’s sitting on the bottom leaking oil. The Missouri is still above the water.

-- Ed Collinge- Edmonds, WA.

I’m glad you had a safe, & enjoyable tour.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Yes Edc, they call them the tears of the sailors below.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Hi Grumpy;

I surprised your still using this name after a trip like that!

Good to hear you had a great time!

Welcome back.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

It always seems that we run short of time when we are on Oahu, but I would love to visit the Missouri someday. I did however tour the WW2 submarine and I can not imagine working in an enviroment like that, really amazing. The volcano is interesting isn’t it? We have been getting alot of vog on occasion at our place, nasty smelling stuff when the wind blows it this way, but I am glad you had a good trip, next time let me know and I will wave as you sail by.

-- If knowledge is not shared, it is forgotten.

Thanks Lee. You know what they say, “if the shoe fits wear it”.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

You pick up any lumber while there? They have some cool stuff and I wish I had done so. I’m not sure if customs would allow it though. I’m looking into getting some Macadamian, Koa, or Coconut for a project to showcase a souvenier from our trip and some photos. It’s going to have to be small because it’s pricy, nevermind the cost of shipping 1/2 way around the world. Probably about 2 board feet.

Hokie, unfortunately no. Customs might be a big hurdle unless it was fumigated. I am really kicking myself, I had the opportunity to buy a shaving off the deck of the Missourie (teak I guess) but didn’t.
I don’t know how some make money though, the ABC stores had a double pen set in a carved engraved case for $16, unbelievable.
Macadamia is native in Australia but I have never worked it. You have given me an idea though.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

By the way Jocks, never use an ABC store as a landmark in Honolulu. A sure way to get lost, theres one every 100 metres.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python