BOT:

Aloha Kakahiaka UFOhana! Well it looks like Brudda Bu and Amy has brought the sun back with them from Neekawrrrrahgwa! Welcome Home Bu and Amy, we missed you. Btw, if you haven’t already check out their travel blog at

http://craigamynicaragua.blogspot.com beautiful photos and great articles from another side of our world.

Also from Brudda Kawika a video on Kamaka Ukulele from NAMM:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USL5tSAna7I&feature=related

Mahalo Kawika for the link!

And Mahalo to you all for another fun Kanikapila this last Friday and for all your contributions (kaukau and $$$)! I managed to click off a few photos last week so here they are. It is sure nice to have the sun back huh?

Uke-Ku
Emptiness within,
A void of silent nothing,
The music returns . . .

Malama Pono All,

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:EOT

BOT:

Aloha Ahi Ahi UFOhana. Sorry for the late post. But yes, Ukulele Night is on . . . for those of you willing to brave the elements . . . we’ll be here.

No photos from last week as I didn’t take any . . . but am posting a few Uke-Sightings images to fill in the empty space.

Mahalo Nui for those of that donated $$$ last week and for those of you that purchased shirts. We have extended our 2’fer $20, sale to this week so come and get your vintage Aloha Attire while you can.

. . . . I think that last one says it all . . .

Drive safe now!

Spok-U-Bom-Bye!

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:EOT

BOT:

Aloha UFOhana! Well the fur was flying last week Friday as you can see from the photos below. I want to thank all for being such good sports and show up with their furry bests . . . .

Above: Pua in a Minky . . .

Above: We celebrate Linda’s Big 7-Oh! and Palapala’s ????-Huh?       Above: Simpsons, Siegfried & Siegfried do it for us . . .

Below: Her royal-ness Sylvie returns from across the Pond. . .

Above: more of the Usual Suspects. KimoB, Keone, Brudda Bu and Gary from Sedona.

and so it was . . .

See you this Friday!

Mahalo Nui Loa,

-=SqL=-

:EOT

BOT:

Aloha Everyone. Well here we are at the ‘beginning’ once again. A New Year and new possibilities. It’s still chilly out and I’m still wearing my layers of fleece and overcoats . . . then it came up in conversation with a group of the Ohana Wahines about the different furs they all had, gathering dust in their closets. Of course, from that came an epiphany, “Hey! Why don’t we have a Friday Dress up with your Favorite (and probably Non-PC) Furs”. I’ve included some examples of Funky Fur here.

So go ahead and haul out those 60/70’s style over coats and let’s see who has the Funkiest Fur of all! Of course, we don’t expect you to go out and buy any new furs (especially real ones) just come with whatever you may have in your closet. Consider this an archeological urban experiment/documentary?

And speaking of FUNky, hear are some of the Fun-Key peoples from last Friday! Sorry, I’m really reaching for funny here. Give me time, it’s a New Year . . . btw, that really is the one and only Frank Simpson below . .

Duh-Oh! Welcome back Frank, we missed you!

Below: We celebrated KimoB’s La Hanau also! Mahalo to Laurette for the wonderful ‘Birthday Apple Pie’ and to Tucker for leading us in song . . . Say, don’t we have another big 70 coming up for another of our Ohana? Hmmmmm, I wonder who that could be?

and of course the Hula was anything but funky . . . Hana Hou!

Attention! On a slightly serious note . . .

Ok, since we’re on the subject of Hula, I’ve been asked to mention that our Hula dancers would appreciate it if we did not Pa’ani (i.e. Uke solos / instrumentals) during their dancing. As you know the Hula is closely tied to the lyrics of the Mele (song). With out lyrics (i.e. Pa’ani only) the dance has no meaning. As a result they may not know where they are in the dance, or it may confuse them at the least. So please keep it to a low strum and sing out when we play for our dancers. Mahalo Nui Loa.

. . . ok, at ease . . .

Uke-Ku
Life recedes behind,
A Horizon of promise,
Possibilities . . .

On behalf of the Ohana, Me Ke Aloha Pumehana to Aki-san and her Family on their loss . . .

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:EOT

BOT:

Aloha Ahi Ahi UFOhana!

Okay, it’s not Hawai’I but it’s still a beauty . . .

Is it really the last days of 2011? Hard to believe but here we are again at the end of another year. Looking back at last Friday with all our special guests and all, it almost feels like a new beginning. About Beginnings and the New Year, Sandy and I will be performing at the Bar at the Hotel Adagio in San Francisco New Year’s Eve, 7pm – 9pm, We’d like to invite any available Pilots (and Hula Navigators)to come by and join us if you’re not busy. We hope to make a party out of it, so please do come by and bring your Ukes!

Regarding special guests, I’ll let the photos tell the Story . . .

Yes, that is George Kuo . . .

an yes, that is Ben, doing his smokin’ version of Ka Ulu Wehi . . .

Below, yes that is KimoB’s son, future D-I-L and yes it is Debbie. Oh, did I mention Na Maka and Matt showed up too?

Above left: The latest addition to our Harp players, Palapala . . .

Below: Gelsia, Ben, Leialoha and George . . .  below right the Frisky Doe Grrrrrrrls!

Below: And the Night before, the night before, just in case we didn’t have enough fun on Friday we celebrated the solstice at Bu and Amy’s . . . are we a party Ohana or what?

Below: Aunty Napua was there too and treated us to her Sassy E Huli Makou . . . Mahalo Aunty!

Uke-Ku
The Days grow longer,
A New Year looms with promise,
Together we strum .  .  .

Okidoki, hope to see you all this Friday!

Me Ke Aloha Pumehana for the Medinas,

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:EOT

BOT:

Aloha UFOhana! Talk about Inikiniki weather huh? I haven’t felt this cold during the day since spending winter in Boston! Ok, ok, so I’m making my Hawaiian heritage a little to obvious . . .

Well, you can see from the photos below, the weather inside was fine! In fact, it was sooooo good last week Friday, that we’ve decided to open up for another Pre-Xmas Kanikapila this Friday. That’s right, if you missed last Friday this is your absolute last chance before Christmas to get some good kine music jams in . . .

Btw, I know I keep repeating myself, but I have to say Mahalo Nui Loa to all of you that donated to the bucket last week. Especially that special someone who donated ‘A Lava Flow’ of Aloha last week! You know how you are . . . m  a  h  a  l o . . .

So once again I ask that if you’ll be attend this week to please post your Incoming Rations (IR) to the Blog.

Below: a 3 shot stitch from the south wall of Hangar 1585. The UFO Squadron in full flight, notice Jack, our guest from Guatemala, on his Mandolin . . .

Below: Some of the usual suspects, and some ‘players of interest’ , Betty Ann (btw, we still have her Hula for Life DVDs available) and Jack, Leslie from Bogie’s Cafe . . .

Below: Mr. Donley pays us a visit from LA, via San Anselmo . . . or is that the other way around. Brudda Carey and the original ‘Kimo’ was onboard last Friday as well . . .

Below: more of the UFOhana that night . . . .

Of course there was copious amounts of ‘spontaneous’ hula, Palapala ‘making out’ with Hubbybabby . . . mistletoe!

Below: Kumu Lisa and daughter Cici, treats us with their Hulas . . . Mahalo Nui Kumu Lisa.

Below: Del and Mr. D, the Hula Babes, A Gator and Tristan, Kathleen doing the meat thing, Max begging for the meat thing, Jack A’Mando, Tony and Linaka in a fab Red Dress . . .

Uke-Ku
Leaves quiver gently,
Clear icy blue sky above,
Frozen lawns glisten . . .

Okidoki, keep warm and stay well everyone, hang in there we’re almost at the end of this!

Me Ke Aloha Pumehana,

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:EOT

BOT:

Aloha ahi ahi UFOhana!

Yes, it’s that time of the year again, it time for The UFOhana Christmas Party. So this Friday’s dress theme is “Red and Green" and the food them is “ONO-LICIOUS Christmas Food”. So come in your Hawaiian Holiday Finest and do bring your loved ones! Once again we’re asking that you post your incoming rations to the Blog. Mahalo Nui Loa.

Again, a big thanks to Donna’s Photography for the wonderful photos bel . . .Hey . . . is that Uncle Ken below?????

Below: Wonderful Ginger Bread Hula Hut courtesy of Amy and Bu! I wanna go back to my Little Ginger hut  . . .

And what I night of Hula it was . . . .

Above: A Lei of Stars and below the Hanalei Moon . . . a galaxy of Hula . . .

Below: We were even graced by a Hula by Betty Ann Bruno . . .

Below: Images from the Panama Hotel . . . maika’I Lopaka and Sandy.

Uke-Ku
Image of a friend,
A moment in time captured,
Memories remain . . .

Malama Pono Āpau!

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:EOT

BOT:

27^o F! Really????

Feels more like something out of this world . . . say, which continent is that . . .

Well at least we’re all still on the same planet . . .

Aloha kākou , here we are shivering our way to a another Friday. I’m sure you’re all keeping warm out there and doing your best to keep sane as we head down the road to another Christmas and New Year. New Year? Weren’t we just here a little while ago?

Btw, just a heads up, we will be having our UFOhana Party on December 16th this year. Please do wear your Holiday Finest and bring some “Festive Kaukau” that day as well AND please be sure to post your incoming rations to the Blog. I’ll be reminding you in next week’s Blog as well.

…. and weren’t we just a “here” a Friday ago?

Howzit KimoB! Aunty Val returns . . .

Check out the Hula Ornaments/Dancer below. Life imitates Art imitates Life?

Maliona weaving a lei of star for the UFOhana . . .

“O Kalalau . . . “ Kukana in Koke’e perfection . . .

Lopaka, Sylvie, Keo and Rick in the groove . . .

Btw, who was that “Masked” Ukulele Player? Above right, Tristan on stage . . .

Uke-Ku
Faded images,
Staring up from the table,
Gone with week’s passing . . .

Me ke Aloha Pumehana,

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:EOT

BOT:

OK, it’s official, now I’m really missing the Pahala weather!

Aloha UFOhana, hope you’re all keeping warm through the thick ‘Ohu (fog) we’ve been experiencing. At least it’s not Vog, though I’d put up with that just to be a little warming at night and in the morning.

Thanks all for the great TDay Hana Hou last week. Talk about Stuffed with Stuffing! Onolicious . . .

Speaking of keeping warm at night . . . nothing like a night of Kanikapila to warm up the room huh? As you can see from the photos below from Bragg Photography, LLC, there is no lack of warm Aloha last Friday!

Above: Notice the Grand Keikis . . . always nice to have them around. Immediately above: Carm-Elvis belts one out . . .

Below: The first hula of the night from Maliona and Lekili, they are Weaving a “Lei of Stars” for us . . .

Below: More fabulous hula from Amy, Claudia and Kathleen . . .

Below: Max tries to do an Uwehe and fails . . . realizes that it’s easier to beg.

Above Right: Michael give him his vote of approval . . .

Below: More Tricorder Scans from The Camp. Science Officer Bragg recording . . .  

Right: Lucas doing Kahiko on Concert Day 11/11/11 . . . THAT’S MY SON!	Above: Brudda Herb and Pua
Pua and Aunty Jessie	Above: Pua and Tiffany making ‘Executive Decisions’?
Pua and Lopaka (Lucas’ Kumu)       Right: Keo and Donna cuttin’ the rug, nice dress Donna…
The Imu Groupies	Uncle Dennis and Del enjoying Moe, Larry, Cheese
Del listening . . .	Uncle Dennis and Del hanging . . .
Away Team at a local Kona Mess Hall, our first gathering…	Uke-Ku Light gathers gently, Frozen mists rise to heavens, Sun kisses the Earth. K’den, that’s all I get for now. Hope to see you all at this week’s Kanikapila. Aloha A Hui Hou, -=SqL=-

BOT:

We’re b-a-a-a-ck! Yes the end of the year is looming in the distance another month plus to go! There’s all the shopping, preparations, Christmas Cards (TGF Facebook huh?) and of course all that eating to do!

And speaking of eating, contrary to popular belief, YES, we are having our traditional Thanksgiving Day After Party this Friday.

Please be sure to post what you’ll be bringing this year to the Ohana table. This way we don’t end up with 10 Pumpkin Pies or 20 pounds of sweet potato. Not that that’s a bad thing . . . just not all at once . . .

On behalf of the Kahumoku Away Team, I want to thank you all for a wonderful homecoming last Friday. It really made it clear to us how lucky we are to have Friday Kanikapila. I found out that many of the Camp participants will have to wait for another year before they experience another Kanikapila, woa . . . Mahalo to you all.

Mahalo Nui Loa for those of you who donated your gently loved Aloha Attire to Linaka’s Rescue Aloha Attire Home. Your donations (of all sorts) are always greatly appreciated!

Images of last Friday follows . . .

Below: Amy, Kukana and Maliona (aka our very own Marion, doing ‘. . .Lei of Stars . . ‘) sharing their Hula with us . . .

Below: November Birthday Babies, Rick, Kathy, Carmen and Al . . . Mahalo Kathy for providing the Onolicious Ice Cream Cake!

Uke-Ku

Moonlit windless Night,
A lone leaf quivers in the dark,
Spirits visit . . .

Okidoki . . . don’t forget to post your incoming rations!

Aloha A Hui Hou,

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