"Stay Safe, Keep Warm"

"And the most important piece of clothing you must wear is love.

Love is what binds us all together in perfect harmony."

Colossians 3:14

"Illuminate"

02:17:26

This morning, at about 7:17:26 AM HST, I was still fast asleep.

At the same time, Ambesse Tolossa from Ethiopia crossed the finish line and came in first place in this year's Honolulu Marathon, clocking a time of 02:17:26.

Wowie.

If you've never had a chance to see these world class marathon runners compete, it is something you will never ever forget. They are swift, oh so quiet, as if breezing by, wings it seems attached to their feet.

Spellbinding, jaw dropping.

I've also received word from cousin Boris that George Hom and Rhonda Suzuki both successfully completed today's marathon too. Congratulations!

We know that there may be others in our canoe club who finished today's 26.2 too, so please feel free to add their names to the comments which follows this posting.

To all of today's finishers from here and abroad, you did it!

Aloha,

-Uncle Hut

"Pray For Nevi"

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Your prayers for healing would be greatly appreciated.

"Hawaii's Heisman Hopeful"

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Best wishes in the Big Apple Colt!

"Jaw-Dropping Talent"

He was a victim of school bullies.

What an incredible gem he turned out to be.

http://www.maniacworld.com/Phone-Salesman-Amazes-Crowd.html

"Yes Virginia, There Is A Christmas!"

"Back Da' Black & Green!"

-Uncle Hut

Kind and loyal NHCC blogpaddlers here and around the globe (Italy, Australia, Germany, Tahiti, Iraq, and Afghanistan too, just to name a few), who continue to check this here blogpagie out day in and day out, hoping to see something new and exciting, even though the paddling season is pau, thank you.

Well, in case you haven't heard, we've been celebrating our University of Hawai'i Warriors Football Team's spotless (12-0) season throughout the 50th State, and the announcement this past Sunday that we'll be heading to the Sugar Bowl for a new year's day showdown with the University of Georgia in New Orleans, Louisiana!

Happy Holidays!

Your 2007 NHCC Cyber Kanu Blog Crew

"In HIS Kanu With U!"

"Paddler Passport"

Share your "passport" with at least one person next year who has never paddled before.

They'll be glad you did.

"L.I.F.E."

Our own Tiffany Thurston's new CD is now available on iTunes, and the music is fantastic!

"Get Your Copy Today"

Congratulations Lono on your great magazine's 3rd anniversary!

When we're done with our copies, we send it to ohana and pals around the world.

They love it too!

Continued Success,

2007 NHCC Cyber Kanu Blog Crew
"In HIS Kanu With U!"

"Takapuna Beach Cup"

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"PERVENIO"

"WAC Champs!"

Wow.

What a good game.

Congratulations University of Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors Football Team!

"Go Bows!"

Go! Fight!! Win!!!

"Makahiki Maohi Festival This Weekend"

"Welcome Home"

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"Welcome Halau Lokahi Paddling Team!"

On Tuesday, November 13th, New Hope Canoe Club officially welcomed the newest O'ahu Interscholastic Association paddling team to our Sand Island paddling site.

Head Coach Margaret Bush, and the young men and women from "Halau Lokahi" (a public charter school) have been training hard outside of the canoe, and are eagerly looking forward to paddling practice in preparation for their very first regatta on Saturday, January 12th, at Ke'ehi Lagoon.

Newly planted grass, newly planted canoe club.

The grass is certainly greener where it is watered and cared for.

Best Wishes Halau Lokahi Padding Team!

2007 Na Wahine O Ke Kai/Moloka'i Hoe Program

The 2007 Na Wahine O Ke Kai/Moloka'i Hoe program will premiere on OC16 on Sunday 11/25 at 9:00pm.

Photography by Michael Lee www.leecaptures.com

"Help Needed For Ash Scattering This Saturday"

Crew,

Just got off the phone with Charlie.

He needs twenty-four paddlers to paddle four canoes this Saturday, November 17th.

We'll meet at 1:30 PM at our paddling site. The ceremony is set for about 3:30 PM off of the Moana Hotel, and we should be back at our site at about 6:00 PM.

Thank you in advance if you are able to participate

Reaching,

Uncle Hut

We'll need to ensure that we have enough paddlers. Please call Charlie at 479-1202, or e-mail me at pailonao@yahoo.com

"Paddlers Needed For Pastor's Practicum Paddling Experience"

Aloha Paddlers,

Another ministry opportunity for us to give back to God and to our church is here!

Pastors from all over the country will be arriving in town this week.

Next week Tuesday, Nov. 20, we will be giving them a paddling experience. I will be needing experienced steerspersons and paddlers to help teach them how to paddle.

Let me know mailto:kanusounds@hotmail.com if you are available from 1pm to 3:30pm at our Sand Island canoe site on Nov. 20.

Mahalo,

Arnie

"Veterans Day"

Vet,

Thank you for your service in defense of our great nation.

Stay Safe, Stay Strong,

Uncle Hut

"Thank You From Donna Kahakui"

Aloha and mahalo nui to Laurie, Arlene, Scottie, Kehau, Kimo, Charlie and everyone from New Hope who truly made a difference for this island and the residents on this day! I cannot express in words the gratitude and appreciation I have for everyone there..people said when we began that it couldn't be done--but with the support of many groups and many hands especially those of New Hope's we were able to be successful all summer long and this project was by far the best-amazing support and great effort by Laurie and her gang--once again, please know how thankful we all are for this day and please let me know if there is anything I can do to help your group or if you are interested in doing this again sometime next year...mahalo nui, me ka ha;a ha;a, aloha, Donna Kahakui

"Happy Holidays"

"Waikiki"

Photography by Michael Lee www.leecaptures.com

"Camp IMPACT This Weekend!"

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"1st Annual Hawaiian Islands Motor Fest Snaps"

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"Thank You Card"

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"Never Give Up"

Last weekend's guest speaker's website.

"Boat Holding"

"Rigging Part I of III"

"Rigging Part II of III"

"Rigging Part III of III"

"Hawaiian Islands Motor Fest"

Hawaiian Islands Motor Fest brings you Hawaii’s best hot rods, custom and classic cars and bikes! It’s a Bike & Car Show for the whole family! November 3rd at Kaka‛ako Makai Gateway Park from 10am- 4. Great food, fun, prizes, inspiration and good times with Da Braddah’s & Friends, Kalaeloa and Melveen Leed! Tickets just $10 at Cycle City Harley-Davidson or at honoluluboxoffice.com. That’s not all! Hawaiian Chopper Magazine’s “Poker Run” entries are open to all enthusiasts. Be at Moanalua Gardens at 8am! “Run” begins at 8:30am with last “runners” out at 10! Call 842-4242 ext. 405 for details. All event proceeds benefit Spirit of Aloha Outreaches’ mission to Hawaii inmates in Arizona. Saturday, November 03, 2007 at 10:00 AM Kakaako Makai Gateway Park102 Ohe Street Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 550-8457

Website: www.honoluluboxoffice.com

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"Airborne"

Photo by Michael Lee www.leecaptures.com

"2008 Ala Wai Challenge"

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"Moloka'i Photos"

Photography by Michael Lee www.leecaptures.com

• Vol. I

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• Vol. II

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• Vol. III

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• Vol. IV

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• Vol. V

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• Vol. VI

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Photos from Colin Miyamoto

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"2008 Marks The 10th Anniversary of New Hope Paddling"

“We cannot discover new oceans until we have the courage to let go of the shore.”

-Muriel Chen

Photography by Michael Lee

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"MOLOKA'IMEN"

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"I have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith."

2 Timothy 4:7

"Choke Volunteers Needed"

"Aloha Warriors and Paddlers, would you like to E Kaupe with me at this weekends fundraiser at Kakaako park between 8am and 4 pm. We will be having a Motorfest with food, concert and contest involving custom cars and motorcycles. There is a need for choke volunteers to help set up on Friday evening, on Saturday with various opportunities to serve and also breaking everything down after the festivity. Fun, food, song, dance, and fellowship. This Saturday, concert and contest, set up on Friday evening. You can contact me at 382-1102 or call Julie at 688-8789. The proceeds will go to supporting the Prison ministry sending 30 members from New Hope to 2 prison facilities in Arizona in December. Funds will also go to support their families here at home. Paddling on shore, sharing His Light with you...coach

"Cavitate In 2008!"

"Na Limahana"

Photography by Michael Lee www.leeCaptures.com

"More Make A Difference Day Photos From Maria Zitney"

Mahalo Nui Loa!

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"Lives Shattered"

Southern California Wildfire Victims - They Need Our Help

http://www.redcross.org/news/ds/profiles/disaster_profile_CAWildfires.html

"They Made A Difference"

Photos from George Hom of today's "Make A Difference Day" activities.

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"Matthew 18:20"

Photo by Michael Lee

"Single Moms Ministry Meeting on October 21"

The Single Moms Ministry will be meeting on Sunday, October 21st from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Ministry Center in the Hawaii Room featuring guest speaker, Psychologist Dr. Jan Tanner. The afternoon will have worship, great fellowship, and share with each other their stories. Some of the single moms will then share their testimonies to help others who may have the same struggles.

The mission of the Single Moms Ministry is to help single moms discover how valuable they are to Jesus, their children and the church. It is also their vision to provide a relationship based ministry, helping single moms develop friendships with other women to gain emotional and prayer support while encouraging and equipping them to fulfill their God-given assignment.

Sherry Hutchison is overseeing the Single Moms Ministry under Susie Lam, the Director of Women’s Ministries. Sherry has a heart for single moms drawing on her own experience as a single mom for 21 years. Sherry lived in the Midwest, and her five children ranged in age from 9 years to 16 years when she became a single mom. Working full time to support them, she still made time to attend her children’s school and sports activities. When her children were in High School they each took turns preparing dinner one night a week. Sherry taught all of her children to do their own laundry and household chores, and even now, her boys still do their own laundry, even the ones who are married! Every mom could learn a few things from Sherry's past experiences. Sherry has always had a passion for photography and through the years, she has made albums for each of her children. At family gatherings, these albums are displayed and lots of laughs are shared over the many memories commemorated in those photos.

If you are a single mom, be sure to check out the Single Moms Ministry.

Single Moms Ministry
Sunday, October 212:00 - 3:30 pmMinistry Center - Hawaii Room For more information, contact:Sherry Hutchison at 282-9658

"5th Annual Hawsaiian Isle Festival & Outrigger Canoe Regatta"

Friday, October 19: Welcome Luau from 6:00pm-9:00pm at the Henderson Events Plaza (200 Water St).

Saturday-Sunday, October 20-21: 5th Annual Hawaiian Isle Festival & Outrigger Canoe Regatta from 9:00am-5:00pm at the Lake Las Vegas Resort's MonteLago Village Marina (1600 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson).

121 outrigger canoes due on Oct. 24 Hawaiki Nui Race starting line

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"Boat Holding"

"Saipan Tribune Article"

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"Mudbrook News And Stories"

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"One Heart Photo Album"

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"One Heart"

"I Will Follow Him"

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"Hale'iwa Blue"

"Desi I" came in fifth place of eighteen canoes in their division today at the "Blue Makua Long Distance Race" at beautiful Hale'iwa Beach Park.

A contingent of three NHCC cheerleaders travelled out to the North Shore to whoop it up, as Charmaine and Audra along with their tough crew paddled hard to the finish line.

Another cheerleader and myself cooled off at nearby's Aoki's Shave Ice Stand aftah' the race was pau.

Was ono-licious!

We sat in da' store so da' bees couldn't attack our cold syrupy sweet treats,

-Uncle Hut

"Race Blessing"

"Blue Makua"

"Mark Your Calendars"

2008 Moloka'i Race Dates

• 9-28-2008 Na Wahine O Ke Kai (30th Anniversary)
• 10-12-2008 Moloka'i Hoe (57th Anniversary)

"Aloha Is..."

Aloha Is...

Surrounding a friend's ohana with love, as they deliver their beloved father, husband, brother, uncle's ashes to the sweet embrace of a favorite surfing spot off of Waikiki Beach.

Aloha Is...

Moloka'i Hoe paddlers and support crew members who will set aside a well earned day to rest and recover having paddled and travelled from Moloka'i to O'ahu.

Aloha Is...

All of the hundreds of people who make up the New Hope Canoe Club Ministry, so that HIS light might shine brightly by the things we do and not just say.

Aloha Is...

Pastor Kyle and Kay Lum, and their children Daniel and Sarah, who welcome us home each year during the Na Wahine O Ke Kai and Moloka'i Hoe so that not only might our bodies be well rested before the big race, but that true healing of the body, mind, and spirit will be rejuvenated through our paddle home, and one day to the promise land.

Aloha Is...

"REC" paddlers who form quietly on the sidelines, and wait patiently for their turn to serve and paddle our canoes home so that another might rest easy after the race and enjoy a moment in time which they are not likely to ever forget.

Aloha Is...

Escort boat drivers who brave and battle high surf en route to Hale O Lono from O'ahu, carrying our provisions, and then baking in the hot sun from Friday through Sunday. Arriving on Friday so that they get a slip which will be most accessible for our paddlers to load their gear on Sunday morning.

Aloha Is...

Bus drivers who show up on time, and fellowship with us for a short while over coffee and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and drive us safely to Hale O Lono in pitch black darkness.

Aloha Is...

Paddlers who lift each other up all season long.

Aloha Is...

Living in and amongst good people such as these, in the most beautiful of all places in the world. Hawai'i.

Photos courtesy of Lono Goo, who upon waking up Monday morning, and looking out of his hotel room window saw our canoes at nearby Magic Island.

Congratulations on a great crossing Lono!

"New Hope - 55's"