Please monitor your local news channels for further updates and instructions from State Civil Defense.  

Hawaii evacuation zones: Oahu | Big Island | Maui | PDF of all Oahu Zones     Official information: NOAA Website

Tiki's is closed this morning! All staff are asked to stay home help with personal preparedness.  All staff are asked to come to work when the all clear is given and if power is on.

Free Webcam Chat at Ustream

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/3184136

Civil Defense Tsunami Evacuation Zones for Oahu
Select a location from either the list or map to view Tsunami Evacuation Zones.
	Map  1: Waikiki Map  2: Waikiki to Wailupe Map  3: Wailupe to Hanauma Bay Map  4: Hanauma Bay to Makapuu Map  5: Makapuu to Waimanalo Map  6: Waimanalo to Kailua Map  7: Kailua to Kaneohe Bay Map 8: Kaneohe Bay to Kahana Bay Map 9: Kahana Bay to Hauula Map 10: Hauula to Malaekahana Map 11: Malaekahana to Sunset Beach Map 12: Sunset Beach to Waialua Bay Map 13: Waialua Bay to Mokuleia Map 14: Mokuleia to Yokohama Bay Map 15: Yokohama Bay to Pokai Bay Map 16: Pokai Bay to Kahe Point Map 17: Kahe Point to Ewa Beach Map 18: Ewa Beach to Airport Map 19: Airport to Waikiki

Wave info: 11:05 Hilo, 11:20 Maui, 11:35 Oahu, 11:50 Kauai.
All state parks closed. Hilo airport closed at 6 a.m. All vessels are asked to evacuate state harbors. Kamehameha Ho'olaule'a will proceed. All ILH events postponed. OIA events will not proceed. City bus service is running with additional busses available.

Disaster Preparation Kit
• Food - 5-7 days worth per person
• Water- 5-7 days worth per person, drink, sanitation
• Medication, toiletries, important papers

Emergency phone numbers »
State Civil Defense - (808) 733-430
American Red Cross - (808) 734-2101

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Barbara Okamoto - HVCB <bokamoto@hvcb.org>
Date: Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 4:39 AM
Subject: Tsunami Notice 4:15 am HST
To: michaelm@tikisgrill.com

	Aloha, Marsha Wienert, the Governor's Tourism Liaison, has asked us to share this message with all HVCB members.  Please monitor your local news channels for further updates and instructions from State Civil Defense. BULLETIN TSUNAMI MESSAGE NUMBER   9 NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI 347 AM HST SAT FEB 27 2010 TO - CIVIL DEFENSE IN THE STATE OF HAWAII SUBJECT - TSUNAMI WARNING SUPPLEMENT A TSUNAMI WARNING CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII. AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH THESE PRELIMINARY PARAMETERS    ORIGIN TIME - 0834 PM HST 26 FEB 2010    COORDINATES - 36.1 SOUTH   72.6 WEST    LOCATION    - NEAR COAST OF CENTRAL CHILE    MAGNITUDE   - 8.8  MOMENT MEASUREMENTS OR REPORTS OF TSUNAMI WAVE ACTIVITY  GAUGE LOCATION        LAT   LON    TIME        AMPL         PER  -------------------  ----- ------  -----  ---------------  -----  EASTER CL            27.2S 109.5W  1205Z   0.35M /  1.1FT  52MIN  ANCUD CL             41.9S  73.8W  0838Z   0.62M /  2.0FT  84MIN  CALLAO LA-PUNTA PE   12.1S  77.2W  1029Z   0.36M /  1.2FT  30MIN  ARICA CL             18.5S  70.3W  1008Z   0.94M /  3.1FT  42MIN  IQUIQUE CL           20.2S  70.1W  0907Z   0.28M /  0.9FT  68MIN  ANTOFAGASTA CL       23.2S  70.4W  0941Z   0.49M /  1.6FT  52MIN  DART LIMA 32412      18.0S  86.4W  0941Z   0.24M /  0.8FT  36MIN  CALDERA CL           27.1S  70.8W  0843Z   0.45M /  1.5FT  20MIN  TALCAHUANO CL        36.7S  73.4W  0653Z   2.34M /  7.7FT  88MIN  COQUIMBO CL          30.0S  71.3W  0852Z   1.32M /  4.3FT  30MIN  CORRAL CL            39.9S  73.4W  0739Z   0.90M /  2.9FT  16MIN  SAN FELIX CL         26.3S  80.1W  0815Z   0.53M /  1.7FT  08MIN  VALPARAISO CL        33.0S  71.6W  0708Z   1.29M /  4.2FT  20MIN  LAT  - LATITUDE (N-NORTH, S-SOUTH)  LON  - LONGITUDE (E-EAST, W-WEST)  TIME - TIME OF THE MEASUREMENT (Z IS UTC IS GREENWICH TIME)  AMPL - TSUNAMI AMPLITUDE MEASURED RELATIVE TO NORMAL SEA LEVEL.         IT IS ...NOT... CREST-TO-TROUGH WAVE HEIGHT.         VALUES ARE GIVEN IN BOTH METERS(M) AND FEET(FT).  PER  - PERIOD OF TIME IN MINUTES(MIN) FROM ONE WAVE TO THE NEXT. EVALUATION  A TSUNAMI HAS BEEN GENERATED THAT COULD CAUSE DAMAGE ALONG  COASTLINES OF ALL ISLANDS IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. URGENT ACTION  SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PROTECT LIVES AND PROPERTY.  A TSUNAMI IS A SERIES OF LONG OCEAN WAVES. EACH INDIVIDUAL WAVE  CREST CAN LAST 5 TO 15 MINUTES OR MORE AND EXTENSIVELY FLOOD  COASTAL AREAS. THE DANGER CAN CONTINUE FOR MANY HOURS AFTER THE  INITIAL WAVE AS SUBSEQUENT WAVES ARRIVE. TSUNAMI WAVE HEIGHTS  CANNOT BE PREDICTED AND THE FIRST WAVE MAY NOT BE THE LARGEST.  TSUNAMI WAVES EFFICIENTLY WRAP AROUND ISLANDS. ALL SHORES ARE AT  RISK NO MATTER WHICH DIRECTION THEY FACE. THE TROUGH OF A TSUNAMI  WAVE MAY TEMPORARILY EXPOSE THE SEAFLOOR BUT THE AREA WILL  QUICKLY FLOOD AGAIN. EXTREMELY STRONG AND UNUSUAL NEARSHORE  CURRENTS CAN ACCOMPANY A TSUNAMI. DEBRIS PICKED UP AND CARRIED  BY A TSUNAMI AMPLIFIES ITS DESTRUCTIVE POWER. SIMULTANEOUS HIGH  TIDES OR HIGH SURF CAN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE TSUNAMI HAZARD.  THE ESTIMATED ARRIVAL TIME IN HAWAII OF THE FIRST TSUNAMI WAVE IS                      1119 AM HST SAT 27 FEB 2010 MESSAGES WILL BE ISSUED HOURLY OR SOONER AS CONDITIONS WARRANT. (NWS PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER EWA BEACH HI)

Mahalo Nui Loa,

Here are some photos we took at Lake Tahoe feel free to use them as screen savers.

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=39.087969&lon=-120.0489807&z=11&l=0&m=b

Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada mountains of the United States. It is located along the border between California and Nevada, west of Carson City, Nevada. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America.^[2] Its depth is 1,645 feet (501 metres) making it America's second-deepest, (Crater Lake, in Oregon, being the deepest at 1,945 feet (594 m) deep).^[1]

The lake was formed about 2 million years ago and is a part of the Lake Tahoe Basin with the modern lake being shaped during the Ice Ages. It is known for the clarity of its water and the panorama of surrounding mountains on all sides.^[3] The area surrounding the lake is also referred to as Lake Tahoe, or simply Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe is a major tourist attraction for both California and Nevada. It is home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area's economy and reputation.^[4][5] Mountain and lake scenery are attractions throughout the year. The Nevada side also includes large casinos. Highways provide year-round access from Reno, Carson City and Sacramento.

- From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

For Reservations Call 808-923-8454

The photos bellow are from a rehearsal / welcome to Hawaii party for a destination wedding. The he is from the east coast and she is from Japan. It was a great east meets west party with bilingual name tags.

 Destination weddings-From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Destination weddings are becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Destination weddings, or "wedding aways" and "weddingmoons", allow the couple to completely design their wedding ceremony to fit the location. From beach weddings to weddings in Hawaii or New York City, many Americans are choosing to marry at a location far from home. The options for destinations are limitless^[19].

Examples of creative locations for wedding include nature parks, aquariums, baseball stadiums, golf courses, zoos, and theme parks. Receptions can also be held at creative, nontraditional locations such as on a boat, in a mansion or castle, historical monument, winery, or museum^[19].

Destination weddings have several advantages. From getting to spend an extended time with family, to an easy transition to a honeymoon, destination weddings are very appealing. Additionally, while destination weddings can be very expensive, they are on average less expensive than weddings at home^[19].

http://mahalomichael.posterous.com/tag/coconutclub  --more blog info about the coconut club

We have been watering and watching our apple banana bunch for months now. Just waiting for a hint of yellow to start on them. On Wednesday we finally spotted the top row turning yellow! It was a busy week so we waited till the weekend to harvest. 

 Top 10 Banana Songs

   1. Day-O (Banana Boat) - Harry Belafonte  

   2. Banana Co - Radiohead  

   3. Bananas And Blow - Ween  

   4. 30,000 Pounds Of Bananas - Harry Chapin  

   5. Fried Bananas - Cal Tjader  

   6. Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson  

   7. Banana In Your Fruit Basket - Bo Carter  

   8. Banana Split (The Tra La La Song) - The Dickies  

   9. Smokin' Banana Peels - The Dead Milkmen  

   10. Yes! We Have No Bananas - Spike Jones   

 from Robert of the Radish in The Y! Music Playlist Blog

More info on the Apple Bananas:

Seasons/Availability
Apple bananas are available year round.

• Description/Taste
  A favorite dessert banana and truly irresistible, apple bananas turn completely black when ripe. Pale yellow and quite stocky, the average length is about four inches. The creamy semi-dry flesh resists turning brown when peeled making it a perfect choice for fresh fruit desserts. Prized for its unique flavor, this remarkable banana's deliciousness combines tasty hints of apple and strawberry.
• Nutritional Value
  An excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin B-6 and potassium, the banana is low in fat, cholesterol-free, low in sodium and provides fiber. Some medications for controlling blood pressure deplete the body's storage of potassium. One banana each day restores the potassium balance. An average sized banana has about 95 calories. Five daily servings of fruits and vegetables are recommended to lower chances of cancer. A recent study found eating nine or ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables, combined with three servings of low-fat dairy products, effectively lowers blood pressure.
• Applications
  Enjoy the apple banana out of hand or add this creamy-textured wonder to fresh fruit salads. Make yummy puddings, pies, muffins, cookies, cakes, custards and quick breads. Enjoy a frosty banana daiquiri. Pair with vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate fudge, sliced fresh strawberries and tangy pineapple bits for a dessert delight. Standing up well when cooked, this little banana is a perfect size for making delectable banana fritters. To delay ripening, refrigerate. Place in paper bag; keep at room temperature to speed ripening. To freeze for longer storage, mix one teaspoon of lemon juice into each mashed banana; freeze in an airtight container. Note: To prevent bananas from turning brown in fruit salad, drop a banana in boiling water for two to three seconds until it turns dark brownish-black; carefully lift out from water; peel. The banana will actually stay fresh.
• Ethnic/Cultural Info
  The name banana comes from the Arabic word for finger, "banan", referring to the finger-like extensions of the fruit. A clump of bananas is called a "hand". This variety most closely resembles its namesake. As a popular Asian snack, bananas are battered, fried or baked in their skins over hot coals. Many parts of Southeast Asia enjoy the banana cooked with rice flour dough or glutinous rice and served with coconut cream. A favorite banana delight and sold as a confection, banana slices are sun-dried.
• Geography/History
  Growing wild in Hawaii along the seriously rainy Hamakua Coast on the Big Island and especially loving gulches and ditches, the apple banana plant grows much taller than the common banana plant and requires more maintenance. The Hamakua Coast is located North of Hilo and with annual rainfall topping out over a whopping ten feet, it definitely earns the title of the rainiest city in the United States. Considered a premium banana and also known as manzano, islanders love growing the exceptional apple banana plant in their backyard. This banana takes about fifteen months from planting to harvest. A member of the Musa paradisiaca species and from the Musaceae family, new varieties of bananas are being developed and are now available in American markets. Smaller bananas are especially becoming increasingly popular and setting a new banana trend.

MAHALO to http://www.specialtyproduce.com/index.php?item=2050

Featured Recipes
Recipes that include Apple Bananas. One is easiest, three is harder.

Just Mommies		BananaRama Baby Food Recipe
Mom's Diet		Healthy Banana Smoothies
Gluten-Free Goddess		Banana Apricot Hemp Milk Smoothie
Cooking with Amy		Healthy Banana (or Guava) Bread
Farmgirl Fare		Let Them Eat Mexican Monkey Cake!