Honda CB125s Cafe Racer

I thought this was a pretty clean looking cafe racer that needed to be shared. Here is a link for more info.


***On a completely random side note. Lindsay Lohan decided to show up to a house party here in Laie. Pretty weird. It started off as an acoustic show for Maggie and Aaron with dancing afterwards but turned weird when Miss Lohan herself and a few of her peeps showed up. That in and of itself was weird until her purse got stolen out of her jeep which was parked out in front of the house. I guess nobody told her that things get stolen left and right here in Hawaii. I'm just glad that it was my ipod instead of ten grand that got jacked out of my truck a year ago from across the street from where her jeep was parked (which happened to be across the street from where I used to live up on the point in Laie). I left the dance party before things really got bonkers when apparently she started accusing people (my good friends) of stealing her purse. My friend Ian heard her say, "If I don't find my purse I'm going to do hard a_ _ time," as she was going through her tantrum. Word on the street is that her purse had the legal documents which allowed her to even leave the state of California in the first place since she is on parole.

There is actually some good video footage of her flipping out on people about the said stolen bag according to some friends. I have yet to see it. I guess the court ordered sobriety her judge issued for her lined up perfectly when the opportunity arose for her to stop by a house full of mormons having a harmless dance party. You wont find a lick of an illegal substance at one of the dance parties out here. To make this all even more crazy, the whole reason she is in Hawaii was to get away from all the hype around her posing for a well known magazine.

Here is a link which happened to make it to the front of TMZ. Weird. So so weird.

All in all, the whole thing was something to talk about. Nothing much really happens in Laie. It's just a sleepy college town on the North East side of Oahu filled with young Mormons trying to catch waves and get a bachelors degree. Maybe more celebrities trying to overcome toxic substances will find mormon house parties a good change of pace from the Hollywood scene. They just need to be sure to lock their valuables in their car a bit better.

*Enjoy this picture Evan Vilos decided to create in honor of the weirdest night the A-Frame or Laie for that matter, has ever seen. If you've ever been to the Laie McDonalds you have most likely seen this creepy Ronald McDonald statue. Notice the purse by Evan's foot. I laughed pretty hard at this photoshopped piece of art. (If you're ever in the area, be sure to listen to David Clark's recommendation and get the banana pies. They're to die for.

Beach Time

My buddy Ryan started a little business this past summer that is really starting to take off. It's called Hawaii Beach Time and they cater to the needs of vacationers out here in Hawaii. The service is simple. You call them up and have them meet you at your preferred beach and you get to choose what gear you want to rent from them. You can get anything from a cooler filled with ice, umbrellas, beach chairs, kayaks, surfboards, stand up paddle boards, etc. I love the entrepreneurial spirit and this unique service is one that has been overlooked here in Hawaii. He has deals with some big hotels and he keeps getting new ones signed up every week. Pretty Rad. Click here for the website.

Open Mic Night at the A-Frame

Last night gals at the A-Frame decided to throw a little get together after the fireside. It's nice to have such talented friends who can just get up and play a song. I really wish I had some recordings of the performances rather than just some pictures, but these will do. Luckily there are some cool cats doing some recordings of their songs so we will have some material in the not too distant future. I'll be sure to post those when the time comes.

A Little Hawaii Reunion

We had a small scale dinner get together and reunited in memory of our former lives in Hawaii. It's always therapeutic to meet up, catch up, and reflect on our former, more glorious lifestyle. This particular group covers several different eras. Ghent happens to be the O.G. of the group.

Head For The Hills

A couple weekends ago a group of us did something we don't usually do; we packed into as many 4 wheel drive vehicles as possible and decided to head for the hills. Some friends found some neat roads located behind Kahuku that are perfect for off-roading and mostly require 4 wheel drive. We decided to have a little pow wow and have a bonfire. We went up to a vacant ridge, pulled the trucks around in a circle and enjoyed the evening and each others company.

One of the coolest things about it was the trek up there. We had to really weave our way through the forrest to get to our destination. Doing it in the middle of the night added a bit more to the experience as well. Hangin' with Gideon and Morgan made it even better on the way up. It was a fun night.

Picture 1: Mark's new Jeep with the wood pallets and part of the group getting ready to head out.
Picture 2: Chad effectively roasting 3 marshmallows.
Picture 3: Jordan, Skylar, Jordan, and Nellie kickin it by the fire.
Picture 4: We let off some fireworks for kicks.
Picture 5: Group shot of the Pow Wow.
Picture 6: Nellie and I messing around with the long exposure function on my cam with some sparklers. (Thanks to DAK4 and his photography tips)

LAIE AT NIGHT

Last month I decided to be creepy and ride around Laie at night on my roommates bike and snap long exposure shots because of the full moon. I didn't realize how creepy I was being until midway through the evening when I thought to myself, "I wonder what that car was thinking when they just passed by me setting up my camera on that wall pointing it towards the palm trees". Whoopsies. I should have thought my plan of attack out better and brought a friend. Oh well. These pictures are what came of that brightly lit evening. I happened to have the opportunity to ride a bike last night since the moon was so full only this time I had the companionship of some friends and the lack of my trusty Canon G9. The new bike path that parallels Kamahameha Highway and connects Kahuku and Laie together happens to be my favorite place to be right now. It's nice how well lit it is as well. It really is a great asset for the community.

Anyways... I recommend getting yourself out there amongst the beaming rays of moon light next time you have a chance. It would have been fun to go night surfing if there was at least a little bump on this side of the island. Shoots.

***UPDATE*** A group of us actually went surfing last night even though there were hardly any waves. It was still a bunch of fun. Anytime you have two large white long-bed pickup trucks filled with people and surfboards you're gonna have a good time.

Tarp Surfing

My buddy Devin has made another video. It features pretty much all my friends out here in Hawaii. Things to look for: Manny on his blue motorcycle towing people in, Nick and his slick shades, Andy being Andy, and Lisa in the opening shots. I'm pretty sure this video is going to blow up like a few of Devin's other ones. Taylor started a wooden eyewear company called Proof. Check out their site here. Jace is about to get his longboards in Costco pretty soon (which is pretty rad), especially since the company just started this year. Check out his temporary website here. I have fun friends. This video documents that fact.

I retired from skateboarding back in 7th grade, so I opted out of the video shoot. ha, no but yeah.

P.S. I can't stand the song. It makes me cringe, there I said it. Had to get that off my chest.

Hukilau Burger

I was hungry today. I decided to go to Hukilau Cafe and get their Hukilau Burger. It has never disappointed me. I was stuffed after eating it. It was worth it. If you have never had it, I recommend trying it next time you're in the area. It was good enough for Man vs. Food so it better be good enough for you. Click here for more info on what a Hukilau is.