Back in the day: Land and Water

Back in the day:  Keramas next morning after 2013 Joel Parkinson won the WCT contest.  Everybody hangover and nobody out.  Perfect 5′ and barreling.  This shot from land.  

This shot from water.  Best size, perfect conditions, nobody out, and dream barrels.  Memories…

December 6, 2023 Hawaii Surf Report

Honolulu Pawn Shop:  Now OPEN!

Good morning 4:10am.
North shore 6-8′.
Ala Moana knee high.
Diamond Head waist high.
Trade winds at 20mph.
Sun, showers, and rainbows.
Have a wonderful day!

Service Inflation

This condo was built in 1979 so that makes it 44 years old.  I don’t think they ever changed the electrical or plumbing ever since because this is vintage stuff.

The new light switches are made in China so this won’t last for 44 years.

I got an estimate to change all the electrical light switches and outlets and they electric company quoted me $1000.  The parts only costed me $40 so I saved a lot of money today.

Then I had time to do the plumbing too.  I got an estimate of $950 to change the water valves for the condo.  The parts costed me only $60.  I can’t believe how much labor these guys charge!  Crazy!  I literally saved almost $2000 today.

I took me all afternoon so I thought I’d treat myself to an ice cold Kirin draft beer.  Cheers to saving a lot of money today!