Saturday Snapshot (March 16, 2013) More Flying Things from Hawaii

Here is one more set of pictures from our December visit with our son and daughter-in-law in Hawaii.

I did look up Hawaiian birds and the white chested bird with the red crest pictured last week is a Red Crested Cardinal.  The yellow eyed bird was a Myna. 
But here are just a few more shots of a pretty bird and other objects you might see in the sky!

This lovely red cardinal had a great time getting a bath!

We saw several beautiful, full rainbows.

We also saw AirForce One parked nearby. The President was attending the funeral for the Hawaiian senator.

And before I leave Hawaii, as a proud mom, 
I'll share one more view of our proud son with his new joy!

That about wraps our wonderful Hawaiian trip.
Next week I'll find a new adventure.

Thanks again to all the nice people who have commented on my Saturday pictures. I am so sorry I have only been able to return the visits at the end of the week. :-(

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Saturday Snapshot (March 2, 2013) More Pics from Hawaii

During our December visit with our son and daughter-in-law in Hawaii we visited The Dole Plantation. We really enjoyed the garden, the train and the yummy ice cream. Unfortunately our d-i-l had to stay home with the newborn.

There is a nice gift shop entrance but we didn't stay inside long.

 Several exhibits - Which way to go?

There are lovely orchids and other flowers in the guided tour garden area.


We have a ticket to ride -- the train goes all the way around the plantation.

There are fields and fields of pineapples and other tree and crop groves too.

From the far end of the circular track there are sculpted pineapple hedges and look at the mountain in the background! 

 Back at the park we found hungry koi fish in a pond.

There were chickens at the airport. Here is a mother and chicks at the edge of the Plantation parking lot.


Here are the chicks close up - so cute.

Thanks to all the nice people who have commented on my Saturday pictures. I am so sorry I have not had much chance to return the visits. I am a week behind again. :-(

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Saturday Snapshot (February 23, 2013) December Visit

Here are some family pictures during our December visit with our son and daughter-in-law in Hawaii.

Our first evening the "kids" are ready to go out.

A week later the kids are bringing home the newest kid! :-)

 

My DH in the kitchen where he loves to be -
fixing meatloaf for dinner. :-)

Back in the kitchen the next morning.

 Cinnamon rolls ready to eat - Yum!

Thanks to all the nice people who have commented on my Saturday pictures. I am so sorry I have not had much chance to return the visits. I seem to get to visit a week behind. :-(

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Saturday Snapshot (Feb 16, 2013) Few More Pics from Hawaii Cruise

Here are a few more more pictures from our Hawaiian cruise/visit.

There were chickens all around the Maui airport!

 These were the towel animals the nice room steward left for us.

Elephant

Rabbit

Frog

  

Mouse with the frog. :-)

Turtle

Hanging Monkey!

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Saturday Snapshot (February 9, 2013) Hawaii Volcanoes

This continues the tour on our third day as we visited Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on The Big Island of Hawaii. We did several stops on the Crater Rim Drive and then visited the volcano  views.

 The steam vents across the field are sulphurus so you only look from a distance.

This vent is safe to look at and feel the heat!

It was actually windy and cool so the lady in her short dress probably was glad for the heat.

The final stop was the Jaggar Museum with 

lots of informative displays inside and great vista views.

This is a view (Kīlauea caldera) from the back deck of the museum.

And a final view of Mauna Loa in the distance.

Both Kīlauea and Mauna Loa are active volcanoes.

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Saturday Snapshot (February 2, 2012) Volcanoes in Hawaii

This continues the tour on our third cruise day as we visited Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on The Big Island of Hawaii. We did several stops on the Crater Rim Drive. I ended up choosing 10 photos so I will split them into two weeks.

Kīlauea caldera in the distance - note the pathway mid picture.

Zoomed in you can see the people (near top of the picture) who are walking across 
the Kilauea Iki trail to the crater rim!

Then we got to walk through a Lava Tube
which was really fun!

My feet got a little wet in the tunnel. :-)

This is part of the path through the tropical rain forest returning from the tunnel.
I loved walking through this and took many shots of the wild undergrowth!

To be continued next week with pictures of the actual volcanoes. 

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Winners of MBS January 2013 Flash Giveaway

I was very close in my estimate of entries for my first 2013 FLASH GIVEAWAY!
Thanks again to followers.
44 people entered.  23 prefer the 5 winners @ $5.00; 12 would choose two winners @ $12.50 and 9 would like to see one winner for $25.00.

Here are the Winners:   FIRST FIVE GET $5.00 GC + Calendar and Bookmark

1.#29 Lauren M  Wall Calendar and Alaska bookmark
2. #39 Linda T  Small Calendar and Alaska bookmark
3. #20 Rita W  Wall Calendar and Alaska bookmark
4. #38 Natasha  Wall Calendar and Alaska bookmark
5. #2 Paranormal Rom Susp Rev Small Calendar and Hawaii bookmark
6. #7 Alice  Wall Calendar and Seattle bookmark
7. #41 Pam K Small Calendar and Hawaii bookmark
8. #21 Koll Small Calendar and Seattle bookmark

 Bookmarks from several trips!   ALASKA CRUISE

SEATTLE VISIT

HAWAII VISIT

ALL WINNERS Please fill in the Winner's Acceptance Form or email me at mesreads AT gmail.com to confirm the win and I will arrange the GC (let me know if you want Amazon or PayPal) and I will mail out the calendars and bookmarks. FEEL FREE TO SPECIFY A CALENDAR (wall size; all small are the same) BOOKMARK within the group you chose and I will try to get you the one you pick.
Please reply within 72 hours!
Thank you to all who entered these giveaways..
WATCH FOR MORE FLASH GIVEAWAYS (in between the giveaway hops) WITH SOME LITTLE GIFTS PICKED UP WHILE TRAVELING. :-)

January 2013 MBS Flash Giveaway

It's time for my first 2013 FLASH GIVEAWAY! I have been trying to find a date to post this that wasn't during one of the Giveaway Hops because this gives my REGULAR followers more of a chance - as you well deserve! :-) I am surprised to see the GFC numbers continue to rise but I know I have about 25-40 of you who really visit regularly and these Flash Giveaways are a way to THANK YOU for participating at my blog.

I want you to know that I think of my followers even when I am traveling. :-)
Here are eight 2013 Hawaiian Calendars as gifts for this Giveaway. (Sorry they are going to be a month+ late by the time they get to winners.) Four wall Calendars for US winners; 4 small ones for International or US.

 Also Bookmarks from several trips!   ALASKA CRUISE

SEATTLE VISIT

HAWAII VISIT

Here are the prizes:  Five winners get $5.00 GC - Amazon or PayPal plus choice of Calendar and bookmark if desired.
Three additional winners get a Calendar plus choice of bookmark if desired and to the extent still available.
WATCH FOR MORE FLASH GIVEAWAYS WITH SOME LITTLE GIFTS PICKED UP WHILE TRAVELING. :-)

TO ENTER:

•  Must be a follower and state how you follow in the Entry Form (GFC, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads; email); all links are on the sidebars.

•  ENTRY FORM

Open Worldwide. Winners will be picked by Random.org. The first five winners selected get their choice of GC + calendar and bookmark; next three get calendar and bookmark choice- I'll match choices as best I can. :-)
Ends January 31, 2013 at 10 PM Central. (The next Hop starts 2/1)