Daimondhead Crater

omg okayy so we did it , I feel like a goddamm tourist now. Its been over 25 years since Ive last stepped into the crater and would always hear friends talk about the restoration work it had undergone. So I decided to take a fast one up there.

Anyways the parking is $5 per vehicle and hell if I was planning to park at the bottom to shuttle it up , we'd still have to pay a dollar per head ; so my recommendations is for you to drive directly in. SIMPLE, gets you right to the front without all the hassle.

There is a really nice park in the valley upon entering with many picnic tables so keep that in mind.

It took us about 1 hour round trip with a well cleared modernized trail , handrails , caution signs ... the works ... The views as always from atop is always worth the sweet sweat ...

Got to the top and I'm so glad to say ... MY LILA IS BACK ! Yes !! , so we will be trailing much more ... IM SO HAPPY ... The thing is with all the parties and holiday preparation I'm hoping we'll get at lease 3 more trails before years end :)

We headed back down to the truck and drove over to Crowns which was totally empty.

So bloggers & Hui friends looks like Ill be in Ewa for a little while longer than I expected. As most of you know LILA grads this year. Dang ! How time flies . 2 down 2 to go :) .... Happy Hiking People !

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LOVE UR LIFE :)

Nalo Country - October 2011

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On my hometurf we decided to take the kids up to backroads Waimanalo. Left the westside about 11 am after stopping in at Oceanpoint to pick up Devin. Headed out to the spot and met up with the Palenapa Fam Bamz at the gate. Kyle who is always with us was out there before us with his dad who is my goodfriend Henry and all his cousins. Was hoping he could stay because it is breaktime for our Hawaii students but his family had other plans. Thats okay he's like my other son and always over with my DJ so Ill probabley get him next weekend.

The weather "Perfect" and aside from climbing over the 10 foot bob wire fence. It really isn't hard to access.

We stayed for about 5 hours while my husband jammed on his ukulele and Lila , DJ & Dev tried different angle slides while I shot video.

There were other locals who stopped in after us but all in all we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves for a day.

Nalo country waterpark lol das how we do in the country. I guess you never can really call any place on this island country aside from Kahuku & Laie really. But Nalo will always be Nalo and I will always miss the smell of the farm and cattle I grew up knowing as a girl living in Homesteads .... Huli Street Reppin' ....

After we all headed over to Nalo for sum grinds than out to Sandy's where they got their evening seshh on tubing til dark. As for me I did my rounds thru the concert where Natural Vibes & The Green filled Sandy's with a small kine skank session. The smell of Huli Chicken drowned out by the smell of " erb " filled the beach. I made a quick exit back to the sand to avoid getting stoned by second hand smoke which I have come to be allergic to and didnt really want to run into anyone cause for me its family day & I like those days to be private. LOL ...

This is the life , and I live it !


You can take the girl out the country , but the country aint comin' out the girl hustlah . Peace Pepo !

Check out our video on Youtube labeled "WAIMANALO"

Damon Estate Road / Moanalua Valley

Poolside @ Sheryl'z

OMG ! So after a day of cocktails and the most delicious gourmet lunch at Sheryl's I just had to post a little something about it in my blog.

We had been planning this luncheon from our last camp which was a few weeks ago and we all decided that each of us would whip together our favorite dishes for a small private gathering for us gals. I had been looking foward to this as the mundane activities of work and getting the kids shopping out the way had totally consumed me for the past weeks.

I love love love to cook and really appreciate people who take the time to put together a well prepared meal with options instead of slapping something on a plate and serving it to the first open mouth.

BBQ is okay , but compared to a gourmet lay-out its a no brainner. Canned Food is out of the question ! Unhealthy & just plain laziness. Canned food is the guts of a pig , cow or whatever other creature. And I just cant do that. Unless of course its a can of SPAM which Ill make an exception only because I love making Musubi's for the kids.

Cooking is the source of pure imagination and it tells you about the person who is preparing the food; I believe. Its the inner core of your culture. Anything less than that better stick to fast foods and stay hell outtah the dam kitchen.

So Sheryl decided last minute to cancel on the everybody part; and decided to whip up her entire spread herself. I was dissappointed at first as I had big plans of preparing my famous gundule rice which is an old family recipe I learned in my younger years and I know I make the best. Also my signature stuffing which is a must have at our family Thanksgiving Parties for years. But Sheryl wanted to do this so my sister calls and says to just bring dinner rolls. Of course Mere cant just do dinner rolls so I stopped by a little hole in the wall bakery in Waipahu on my way and ordered a couple dozen spanish rolls which were sure to be a winner to compliment this lunch.

Sheryl's spread was absolutely to die for. From the Cheese Wrapped Salami Rolls to the Authentic Crab Dipp to the Main Dishes , Sweet Champagne and delicious home baked cookies & pies. I am so taken back and really appreciated the seasoning used in preparing each dish, down the the presentation of this awesome lunch. F*CKING MARTAH STEWART aint got nothing on you Sheryl.

Her kitchen so organized with pothanging racks down to the patio serving station poolside. Table cloths to match the serving dishes, a beautiful outdoor pool & the hottub.

This is the way I like to serve my guest, leaving them relaxed with every taste bud in their mouth wanting more. Thank You Sisters for such a lovely day .... Who's up next ? Michelle ? Cause its Ne' for Thanksgiving and Mz got the kitchen ;) .... and cocktails , Im planning " Slam Me Up Against The Wall Shooters " & " Layered Buttery Nipples " And ladies this time I promise it'll be layered lmao ... Luvvvs To All ......

Palolo Video ( Mere & The Hui )

Palolo Waterfalls With The HUI

Okay , just wanted to do a fast coverage of this hike located at the top of Waiomao Road in the lush valley of Palolo. MY STOMPING GROUNDS !

Headed out with a crew of 10 on Saturday morning and had an awesome time. Aside from Fenai's joking around all day to Jerney & Braddah swinging around in the tree's. Im so glad I didnt go on this hike with a hangover because knowing my fat ass, I wouldve ended up over the cliff.

Anyways , got out to the valley parking about 8:30 am and we were suppose to meet up with ( W.H.O.R.E.S.) But I earlier had tex Ginger to notify her that we'd be a half hour late due to me needing a coffee and a gas station stop.

The trailhead to this hike is located down a mud like path right after the house on the right hand side. Its not very visable from the parking area , you need to walk in closer to be able to see the path which will lead you down a set of ropes and it gets really muddy & slippery here. Just keep in mind that the entire trail is the conditions of an actual pig pen so trust me , you will get very wet & dirty. ( So keep a sense of humor ) ....

After about 45 minutes you will arrive at the first waterfall. Enroute to the first is area's that are a one footed trail; where you will have no other choice but to grab on to the grass and branches hanging from the cliffside to cross these area's. You will find that on this trail there is really no time to enjoy the senic views because of it being more of an intermediate / advanced hike. Please take caution as the ground in certain area's do give away and there are dips & holes in area's we normally take for grated there would be footing.

The waterfall back here rarely hits dryspells so you are guarantied to have the most awesome view of a waterfall that is full flowed. There is a swimming hole , however I would not recommend jumping as it is very shallow.

We did our swimming and had some lunch and continued on to the second waterfall which after a rope climb or two upward you will find is right atop the first waterfall. Some of the crew continued on to the third, but because of my hike 2 days prior I decided to stop here and turn around. My legs were still hurting from Pupukea and really with all the mudd on me, my only thought was to head over to Makapuu to jump in and swim.

We got back to the parking in about 1-2 hours.

I do however regret that I did not continue on to the Crater was my tru intent of this hike. However I will return in the distant future to cover this one.

I am working on travel plans with the Hui to get me the hell off this rock for some Big Island Waterfall trailing as I will be taking a trip to check on my 2 properties there next month.

Big Island is an adventure of its own , keeping in mind that those grounds are very sacred and rooted for me. Eventually I will end up moving to Kona as most of my investments are on that island. Hopefully I will remain in top conditions as I so look foward to the valleys of Waipio and the vocanic tubes of Kilauea. Leaves me in a dreamlike state of what lays ahead for me. Not to mention the most beautiful uncharted waterfalls in the state.

Anyways fellow hikers & bloggers, PALOLO VALLEY WATERFALLS , a tad bit liferisking ( Just up my alley ) really muddy and wet ( Not Quite To My Liking ) Majectic waterfalls ( Lovely Absolutely ) like I always say , if at first you dont succeed "Dust Yourself Off And Try Again" ...

HAPPY HIKING ..... Remember to Malama The Aina, Respect & Dont Touch shit that wasnt meant for you to touch ! Come across "The Night Marchers" just remember ... BUTT NAKED, FACE TO THE GROUND TIL THEY PASS , And dont look back .... If you look back , oh well ... thats what we call destiny ... And Im off to work , PEACE !! :)