Dog Day Afternoon..

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Hey Renee.. how bout a 18-mile trip to the Maui Humane Society to walk dogs and socialize some cats for adoption?

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Ha Ha. Don’t try to steal my idea. Now start pedaling!

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Hey Turn around.. End of the road.. ha

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Stop goofing around, we’re on a Mission

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Faster. I can hear Barking!

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Ok Ok so exciting! “Helping Paws Volunteering on Vacation.”

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Let’s pick dogs that need exercise.

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This is Davis and he’s ready to Run

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Davis and Buster are roommates.

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Ok, we’ve pooped and we’re panting. Time’s up.

Next up, It’s Latte and Percy. These guys needed to get out. they ran for like a mile. “quit pulling, Percy”

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A little cool down time with the cats. They need to be socialized so they know people are good.

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Best job ever. Don’t put me to sleep kitty.. i still have to ride home.

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Yes Latte, we’ll come back next Wednesday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Honolulu noodles

Noodles seem to be everywhere around here.  Like Like (please pronounce  "lee-kay lee-kay") is a local landmark.

Noodles seem to be everywhere around here.
Like Like (please pronounce “lee-kay lee-kay”) is a local landmark.

Saimin is a Hawaiian specialty.. A noodle soup that has Japanese, Chinese and Filipino influences.  This saimin has a homemade shrimp broth that wasn't my favorite.

Saimin is a Hawaiian specialty.. A noodle soup that has Japanese, Chinese and Filipino influences. The Like Like saimin has a homemade shrimp broth that wasn’t my favorite.

7-11 has great food here in Hawaii: Filipino pancit noodles and chicken adobo over rice, (oh and spam musubi and spicy ahi tuna  sushi roll....)

7-11 has good food here in Hawaii: Filipino pancit noodles and chicken adobo over rice. (Oh, and spam musubi and spicy ahi tuna sushi roll on the side….)

On the hunt for more noodles...

On the hunt for more noodles at the Ohana (family) Festival sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Center.

Ohana (family) Festival sponsored by the Japanese Cultural Center: okonomiyaki, noodles,eggs, and veggies wrapped in a crepe and topped with a sweet sauce.  It tasted okay... far more exciting to see them prep it.

These are noodles in a different format.. okonomiyaki: noodles, eggs and veggies wrapped in a crepe and topped with a sweet sauce. It tasted okay… It was far more exciting to see them prep it.

okonomiyaki prep

okonomiyaki prep

Ezogiku Ramen... vegetable ramen looks sedate but the flavor was rich.

Ezogiku Ramen… vegetable ramen looks sedate but the flavor was rich.

Marukame Udon: I got the kamaage udon.. the noodles are separate from the hot dipping sauce. The homemade noodles are a bit hard to eat because they are so looong, but it was quite tasty.

Marukame Udon: I got the kamaage udon.. the noodles are separate from the hot dipping sauce. The homemade noodles are a bit hard to eat because they are so looong, but it was quite tasty.

Arancino on Beachwalk: spaghetti with fresh uni (sea urchin) in a sweet garlic wine cream sauce... wow!!

Arancino on Beachwalk: spaghetti with fresh uni (sea urchin) in a sweet garlic wine cream sauce… wow!!

Ward Warehouse farmers' market: raw vegan pad thai with kelp noodles, cilantro, crushed peanuts, bean sprouts, carrots, red peppers, and peanut sauce.

Ward Warehouse farmers’ market: raw vegan pad thai with kelp noodles, cilantro, cashews, red cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, peppers, and peanut sauce… (Ron says kelp is what Spongebob eats!) Super crunchy and very tasty.

Pho Old Saigon: chicken curry and pho noodles with beef "balls"

Pho Old Saigon: chicken curry and pho noodles with beef “balls”

He looks doubtful here, but he did like it.

He looks doubtful about the pho, but he liked the homemade noodles.

Greens & Vines vegan raw restaurant: yummy zucchini "pasta" with cashew "cheese" as alfredo sauce, topped with mushrooms. I'm going to make this at home, it was so good!

Greens & Vines vegan raw restaurant: yummy zucchini “fettuccine” with cashew “cheese” alfredo sauce, topped with mushrooms. I’m going to make this at home, it was so good!

Thanks for taking the picture Ray.  Miso ramen and vegetable yakisoba...

Miso ramen and vegetable yakisoba…

Bonus pic: another Marukame Udon visit with our old friend EVill Andy. My delish cold sesame + vegetable udon noodles are all eaten in this picture, but I couldn’t resist including such a charming shot of Andy….

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Shanghai Circus

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Renee and I hit the new King Street bike lane to the Blaisdell Concert Hall for the Shanghai Circus.

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No other riders.. VIP Parking.

A little wine before the show..

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Ordered online for VIP seats.. woo hoo

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These guy are pretty good.

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Taking a Photo with them is Great!

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A Zillion people watching me be a Jackass… Priceless!

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Off to Night Market for dessert.

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Pop Pop Donuts Rock.

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Warm Chocolate Coconut. What a day.

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Bonus Pic: Our gate in New Jersey. Ice storm.. Not coming home yet..

 

 

 

 

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Not A Cult.. Right??

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“Today were going up this mountain to….”

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…the Hare Krishna Temple founded in 1966 in New York, just like you Ron.. For the all-Vegetarian buffet..”

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Hare Krishna bike parking. Nothing Weird here..

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Hare Krishna says No Shoes Please..

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Yep were Really doin this..

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“Only 10 Bucks? This food looks terrific! Hare Krishna is the man!”

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Vegetable lasagna, rice w/ turmeric, cauliflower curry, steamed veggies and a really good salad with cilantro or almond dressing. Also, not pictured, lentil soup, and fresh ginger + mint lemonade. Dessert was halava… kind of like a cream of wheat with cardamom… Everything was great.

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“See I told you it would be fun.”

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“Hey ron where you going?”

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Well.. Nice people, Great food.. I’m out before it gets weird.. Namaste Bitches..

 

 

 

 

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Not So Fast Buddy…

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“Hey Ron… I think we’re breaking the law riding our bikes.”

“And the penalty for violations is.. THEY TAKE YOUR BIKE AND SELL IT!!!”

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“say what??!?!?”

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“GO GO GO” They’ll never catch us!”

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“O this place looks official… ISH”

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“Wow.. No ID necessary.. And this paper sign instills confidence..”

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“Wow we’re licensed bicycle riders.. ha

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“Hey.. Do i need a license to buy this bread too..?”

 

 

 

 

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