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When I was on the Mainland last week, the checker at the market asked about the weather in Hawaii. “Does it ever rain?” she asked.
“It’s the tropics so it could rain everyday,” I said. “But where we live at Hualalai, it’s mostly sunny with a few clouds.” Fast forward five days and I’m driving into Kona, trying to figure out how my windshield wipers work!
One thing about stormy weather, it brings brilliant sunsets and surreal rainbows. Thank you to members who shared their incredible shots!
 
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I think your wonderful editor, who has had no luck with technology since the remote control was invented, may have finally found out how to get the blog up and running. It required a bit of capital expense and two hours with two different Bluehost techs, who probably have quit the business after dealing with me. “I only write,” I told Kevin from India, “I don’t know how things work.” In any case, here we are! Just in time for November to slide into December.
Bill McDowell took a fabulous photo of the sunrise on Monday morning. Just for fun, I’ll show you my tepid shot. It just goes to show what I always say: Bill and I can be looking at the same thing and his photo is outstanding!
 
Meanwhile Becky Holman sent some shots of the new Holualoa Kitchen located where the Holualoa Cafe was!
 
A Hui Hou!!
Nerd Talk: Coral Restoration in West Hawai‘i: How do we do it?
Talk description: Coral restoration in West Hawai‘i is a relatively novel practice. The Nature Conservancy aims to explore and test various restoration growth methods across different species to better understand what are the most effective ways conduct coral restoration in West Hawai‘i. This talk will briefly describe the background for TNC’s West Hawai’i pilot placed-based restoration projects as well as the various methods we will be testing throughout the process. This talk will also include an activity to showcase one of the methods we will be using to outplant corals back onto the reef.
Speaker Background :Mikayla Barnwell
Mikayla originally grew up on the east coast in central Connecticut. She did her undergraduate studies in Rhode Island at Roger Williams University where she majored in marine biology and minored in mathematics. She moved to Hawai‘i Island in 2021 to pursue her master’s degree in tropical conservation biology and environmental science at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo. During her masters program she began working with The Nature Conservancy as an intern on the development of their pilot coral restoration projects, and has become a full-time team member since August of 2022. Her work continues to focus on the development and implementation of TNC’s pilot coral restoration project.
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Long time Hualalai employee, Heidi Correia-Yamamoto, needs our help.
Here is the link to the gofund.me page. https://gofund.me/63c1cf24
 https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/seattle-horror-writer-john-saul-reflects-on-career-beginnings/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=article_inset_1.1
In these turbulent days around the globe, it is important to have time for quiet reflection, no matter where you are. Sunset is a good opportunity for this. Here is a photo taken by Julie Wrigley this summer in Alaska. Below, Bill McDowell comments on the quiet healing of Alaska.
“Our return to our normal routine has been daunting. Being removed from every day life for the past four and a half months in Alaska has been a game changer. I replaced all of the Television sets on the boat and much to my surprise we never turned them on! Being removed from news and everything we called normal was exciting. I was able to read three books which I had not done in twenty years. We were able to spend time with the local people in small groups and learn about their lives and experiences. I was able to take days to photograph whales and sea otters  without any difficulty because we had no guests for the whole time. Julie so enjoyed the experience that she stayed longer and didn’t want it to end.”
We are fortunate at Hualalai to have both sunsets and sunrises that give us the impetus to pause as we survey Nature’s beauty.
Becky Holman photographed the sunrise on Tuesday this week, then painted it. Breathtaking!
Becky and Bob Holman have been enjoying Oktoberfest in Munich!
Calling all members! Please share photo highlights from your summer sojourns. We’ll start with a few from Bill McDowell and Julie Wrigley’s Alaska adventure.
Learning Hawaiian history!!!
 Date and Time: September 29th at 2:30 at Kumu Kai Marine CenterTitle: Hawaiian voyaging canoes & thriving communities
Description: Join our Kaupulehu Cultural Center manager, Kaaiohelo McAfee-Torco, as she combines her love of Hawaiian culture and sailing to explain the importance of ahupua’a (traditional Hawaiian land divisions). Learn how Hawaiian voyaging canoes are a reflection of the different roles and kuleana (responsibilities) that can be found in thriving communities.
sunset photo by David Taran
A Big Mahalo to Don Clark for bringing the Chicago Magic Lounge show to Hualalai. It was a magically successful evening!
A member has asked us to share this information on the blog so members can donate in another way to help Maui if they would like:
photos by Becky Holman
Chicago Magic Lounge on September 2. Sign up with the Concierge today!
Saturday, September 2 | 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Ke’olu Clubhouse
CHICAGO MAGIC LOUNGE AT HUALĀLAI CLUB
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Experience the enchantment of the Windy City right here at Hualālai Club this September 2, as we proudly welcome the mesmerizing Chicago Magic Show. Prepare to be spellbound by an evening of awe-inspiring illusions, mind-bending tricks, and captivating performances that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Members and guests alike are invited to partake in this unforgettable event, where the ambiance will be further elevated by delightful cocktails and beverages, all complemented by delectable light fare cuisine prepared by our renowned Club Chef, Cat Chew. Join us for an enchanting night that promises to weave a tapestry of wonder and amazement, making it an experience not to be missed.
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