i was driving around kapiolani park the other day and seen something cool. this guy on a skateboard using a pole to move. it was pretty cool.

he was actually going pretty fast. i bet this is great practice for stand up paddling.

when i tell my japanese friends that waikiki is dangerous, they don’t believe me at all. they walk around late at night, they leave their valuables in the car, and they think it’s safe like japan. well, the honolulu police reports don’t lie. check out this report of District 6, which is only part of waikiki. 82 crimes committed from 9/11/12 to 9/24/12. yes, only 13 days.

if you think you or your life and valuables are safe, think again.

no, i’m not trying to scare you. i’m just trying to educate you. it happens everyday and i’d hate to see it happens to my friends. lock your doors, don’t keep valuables in the car, and watch your back. and to all my female japanese friends that walk through kapiolani park late at night, please don’t. call a taxi instead. you wouldn’t believe what happens at that park late at night. i don’t even want to walk around there. everybody be safe!

Old Hawaii: 1910
Good morning 6:30am surf report.
North shore: Laniakea still 3′ and GOOD!
South shore: Smaller than yesterday. Still chest/shoulder high and good.
Light winds.
Partly cloudy sky becoming sunny.
Good conditions everywhere.
Diamond Head best!
Plan: Surf!
Have a wonderful day!

hey Yuichi-san, thank you for the information on the tv program my brother in law Tony Moniz was on in japan. a lot of people told me about the show Maki Claude did with him. cool how surfers unite!

Mr. and Mrs. Nomura, Keep on surfing!

i’m glad you rode some long waves. hope to see you again!

the shopping spree continues. i was in macy’s today and the whole store was on sale! the home department had a 40% sale and it ends tomorrow. what great timing! bought some cool stuff for the condo. then when i was walking out, i seen christmas trees. i had to stop and look at my calendar. isn’t it too early? anyway, christmas is a happy time in hawaii so happy we will be!

Go-Naminori Official Blogger Akeo Waseda showed up to okinawa 2 days before i had to leave. Akeo is another hard core traveling professional surfer that charges big waves. i was super stoked to see and surf with this positive guy. but kind of bummed i had to leave so soon.

then i just checked his blog and OMG!!!! he got hurt!!!! i know that feeling all too well of getting hurt in okinawa. hey Akeo, i wish you a speedy recovery. recover and surf! see you in the water.