Coconut M&Ms Are Mainstream
That limited edition coconut M&Ms are now mainstream, available in bulk from Costco.
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Off the Wall Dinner
Had dinner at Off the Wall in Pearl Kai. This small place serves Okinawan-style food with some local influences. My favorite dishes were the Naked Spicy Ahi Poke Musubi and tonkatsu. I wasn’t overwhelmed with their yakisoba or pork chops. The Shoyu Pork Andagi was interesting with savory pork stuffed into a crunchy andagi shell. The chocolate andagi sounded better than it tasted.
See more Off the Wall pictures. And you can read other Off the Wall reviews on Yelp.
Starbucks Gold Card Gotcha
For members of the Starbucks Rewards program that replaced Starbucks Gold, in order to collect points, you need to pay with your Rewards Card. If you use another Starbucks payment card, you won’t receive your points even if you show your Rewards Card.
Yes, you can consolidate cards, transferring the balance of a Starbucks card to your Rewards Card, but it’ll take a bit of time with the cashier. And a bunch of stink eyes glaring at you as you hold up the line of caffeine-addicted patrons wait for their coffee fix.
Stealing Apples
It was bound to happen, but a crime ring in California is targeting buyers of new Apple hardware. After leaving the store with your purchase, the thieves would watch and follow you. If you leave your vehicle with your purchases inside, you’d come back to a burglarized car.
Haven’t you noticed or seen quite a few people toting around Apple boxed items in popular malls like Ala Moana and Kahala Mall? It makes good advertising for Apple products but does sometime bring unwanted attention to yourself.
Box Car Racing at Race World Hawaii
Fun for the family! Surprisingly empty (which was good). Cheap ($7 per and stay as long as you want). A workout for parents (those box cars are heavy). Lane 1 is a dud. It’s fun around the turns until you approach the finish line. Lean into those turns. A non-profit operation so donate if you can.
Head out to Kunia to Race World Hawaii to experience the fun of box car racing.
Seen at the Stanley
What was seen at the Stan Sheriff Center aka “The Stanley” during UH’s basketball victory over Boise State?
The UH Cheer squad was back in action, but the Dance Team was MIA.
The Macho Nachos were too manly for me.
I actually caught something dropped from the half ime blimp. First time ever in my time coming to UH basketball games. I’ve caught a shirt or two from the Bowzooka and played in one halftime game but never got anything from the blimp until today.
Club 939 represented with their custom cap that matches their new shirt (and calendar).
One guess what’s wrong with this straw.
Good WAC win for the Bows. After a disappointing loss to Idaho, I didn’t think UH had a chance against the Broncos. Adhar Mayen started the game with a hot shooting hand then Rod Flemings got going in the second half. Paul Campbell, the Bows MVP? For real? He’s been solid. Hiram looking to drive more and taking it (slowly) to the rack. Balocka with some timely long assist passes to break the press. J. Lay rattled in the first half, knocking down 8 straight from the charity stripe. 1 and 1 in the WAC.
From New Year’s Eve 2009
The last day of 2009 was spent with family, friends, food, fireworks, and smoke. Pictures for proof.
High resolution images are available in my Mobile Me gallery.
Dinosaurs Unearthed at the Bishop Museum
Before it ends on January 4, 2010, go check out the Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit currently at the Bishop Museum. The large (and moving) dinosaur displays are pretty cool. You can learn a thing or two with updated information about dinosaurs. Did you know juvenille T-Rexes are furry with feathers and that T-Rexes are more related to birds?
Some pictures of the exhibit are available in my MobileMe gallery. Here’s a slideshow of the pics.
After unearthing the dinosaurs, take a stroll through the renovated Hawaiian Hall. Very beautiful and educational. Then finish off your tour at the always fun Science Adventure Center to watch an erupting volcano and navigate submersible vehicles.
Pete Carroll in Hawaii?
A pulp reader reports the sighting of USC head football coach, Pete Carroll, bodyboarding in Waikiki.
The pulp reader’s words to the Coach -“Hey Coach.” Unforgettable words for an unforgettable moment.
To Infinity
The new infinity pool at the Sheraton Waikiki taken with my iPhone.
The pool looked cool, matching up with the ocean horizon but also looked very small.