Hot times in Halawa
It sure was warm at the Warriors’ first practice at Aloha Stadium this year. Here’s Ryan Mouton cooling down:
Because the JumboTron came with the package, the Warriors used it to announce the practice periods.
Back at UH, the players jumped into the cold tub.
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Another UH rule this year: When catching passes from the JUGS machine, helmets must be removed. That’s one way to assure that the receivers will be focused. Here are Greg Salas and Joe Avery catching passes from the machine:
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Don’t forget tonight is Heather McMackin’s Hawai‘i Wahine Football Clinic. The $10 fee includes a football manual, light refreshments and instruction from Heather McMackin and the UH football coaches.
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Thanks to John McNamara and Derek Inouchi, UH is launching its new-look Web site tomorrow. Same address (hawaiiathletics.com) but spiffy new toys, such as videos. Reporters were allowed to preview the site, and it is indeed a significant upgrade. It’s also easy to navigate.
first?
Esme,
got your treats, glad you’re enjoying your Tsaiko badge so much.
gotta do an “Esme” hi ho
good morning Stephen, up early eh?
carryover from last topic:
fort!!
Hey LK-
Fancy meeting you here so early.
Fit
some place in top ten
morning tsaiko nation
esme whoooooooooosh
Ate!
LK!- congrats!
I’d like to once again remind our lovely Tsaikettes to have wonderful and productive clinic tonite with Momma McMackin. Take plenny notes and no shame take plenny pichaz. I’d also like to encourage all of you to share your mana’o with us (ack like we know but we don’t) guys, K?
Loa,
Howzit!
Tanks fo’ reminding me about Pride.’s posts from last night.
Pride.,
With you 100% on those two posts.
Back inda day I recall a coach who would tell us wen you pray before da game, pray for your opponent; pray that he is healthy and at his best and that the Lord protects him in the contest. ’nuff sed.
Had posted this on the last blog. Thanks to Garret for the link.
http://www.oceanic.com/OceanicWebApps/Television/PPV/PPV_UH.html
Scrubbed this a bit:
Date Opponent Price
September 6, 2008 Weber State $12
September 27, 2008 San Jose State $12
October 11, 2008 Louisiana Tech $12
October 25, 2008 Nevada $12
November 22, 2008 Idaho $12
November 29, 2008 Washington State
or
December 6, 2008 Cincinnati $12
Sorry, the last is actually the games that will be streamed.
Triskaidekaphobia
Checked out this image of Fay over Florida right now. Looks like it’s s-l-o-w-l-y making it’s way towards FloridaTed’s neck of the woods. Then maybe on its waty up to Gainesville.
Take care Ted.
Checkout this awesome picture!!
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=M1&Date=20080819&Category=SPORTS01&ArtNo=808190805&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=5#gallerytop
Pride,
I totally agree with your post on how we do not hope for injuries on other teams. To be the best you have to be ready to beat the best from the best.
NYUH,
Thank you for making the Oceanic information so easy to understand! It is sad how they have the important information to us mainland people in tiny print on a footnote!
Also, ESPN GamePlan will have the Florida, Weber State, and Utah State games this season!
I am really looking forward to the new and improved UH Athletics website!
Best wishes to Fresno State’s defensive coordinator!
Florida Ted – stay safe brah
d1 – howzit, all packed?
Stretch – #16 look shiny!
Aawwww, wish I could be home for Heather McMackin’s clinic…
The link on my name is to the AZ Cardinals website with the article about Travis LaBoy.
Have a wonderful day, erryone!
Loa,
Packed? Plane no leave fo’ a whole ‘notha day!
Wife and #2 stay going nutz though…. 😆
Looks good Stretch!
Good morning Tsaikos everywehrere.
10 days and change. woot woooot!
Loa, i dragged dis ova from da 260 post day br yestaday.
Thanks! I’m on it coach!!!!
There you go, Tom Mui.
I looked at the Nov 07 minutes. Menshuns sometin about an attorney for da Contractahz Board. Who dat? I also saw in da minutes:
now i going look for da 10/17 minutes.
but i tinkin to myself, hoboy, Denny Sadowski we open up kuka paila worm canz. ;D
how cum dare new whateva yu like call it thigamajig day wen make neva get ova to UH for put in da contract bid requirement? which baboozka gonna blame which baboozka?
akchally, no matta, right? da bottom line is da idiot stay challengin Warrior Nation. das da bottom line.
i tired ah all da excuses and bs and stallin….
fix da field now!!!!!
Ho boy
no mo enuf time right now fo find da oct 07 minutes for the contractahz license board on hawaii.gov.
so i going work, make happy tauts, go see if dat works with da UH peeps. if can, great. bottom line, no mo excuse fo gettin da accurate info out to Tsaikos today .
i’ll be back laterz…
esme woossshhh!!!
GO WARRIORS….
d1 – no forget to pack your UA in case get cold, hehe
anyways in case i no catch you later, have a safe journey
and wish good luck to #2
BHF
Thanks.
Looks like Duke’s office would have a copy of the agenda(s) of the meetings of the Board.
Wouldn’t Ms Oda have copy of thre 10/07 meeting? It is a public record.
Second post 🙂 Is there a Tsaiko section for the Heather McMackin clinic tonight?
Hmmm…
I wonder if a redux of the Tsaiko’s Aloha Stadium Tour could be arranged for around 12:15 this afternoon?
I agree, Pride. Let the best beat the best! No injuries on either side.
stretch,
i thought you said the tapa print was on the right side, hehe.
Loa,
Thanks.
Lurker-ette,
Get there early and start one. 🙂
Good morning Tsaikos and Tsaikettes…
Tsaikettes, have fun tonight at the clinic…I think A-Joe and I were gonna try and sneak in so we could learn about the game of football too!!!! MWAHAHAHAHAHA Seriously, don’t be afraid to ask questions. Like I tell some of the younger boys I lift weights with, “Nobody started out bench pressing 300 lbs. (unless you’re name was homey). We all worked our way up to that point. Everyone has to start from the beginning and work their way up.”
Pride – agree with you 100% on your last posts…..
d1 – in case I don’t see you, you and your family have a safe trip…..
FlaTed – Best wishes with Fay coming through your area…and stay safe.
GO WARRIORS!!!
On another note. Are any wahine driving to the clinic from Foster Village or Aiea? If so, mind if I bum a ride? I hate to drive at night.
Lurker-ette…I believe the Tsaikettes will be wearing their Tsaiko garb….just look for the Tsaiko shirts….and mosey on over and introduce yourself….
gigi,
What you mean? “You agree?”
Pride. was responding to YOUR comment!
Just a reminder gang…the first Tsaiko TVgate of the year will be held on August 30th at the bright and early hour of 6:00 a.m. Yes, that’s right, UHFan808 and jojo….6 in the morning…LOL.
Anyway, we have reserved one half of Genji’s for this viewing. So far, 33 people have made RSVPs for the event. If you haven’t RSVPd yet, please let me know. The cost will be $20 but you get an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet. The bar will also be open for those who wish to imbibe.
So, come and watch our Warriors as the play in The Swamp with a bunch of crazy Warrior fans. All are welcome to attend, and if you’re a lurker, just come on in, we don’t bite…well, maybe DPK does…j/k….
2008 WARRIOR FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER
UH vs Florida
GENJIS
6:00 a.m.
Menu is as follows:
Miso soup
fresh fruit
muffins
scrambled eggs
vienna sausage
SPAM
portugese sausage
Genji fried rice
steamed rice
endless coffee
Come out and enjoy the fun, friendship, food, family, and football….
See Steve M’s site for more details and contact info to make the RSVP.
Doesn’t Ted live in northern Florida? Hopefully, the hurricane will dissipate by the time it reaches there.
WHAT??!!??? gigi is getting out of the house to attend a football related event??!!?? What is this world coming to?? haha
gigi – very proud of you that you are attending this clinic.
D1- I agree with Pride’s response to my comment which was in response to your comment about injuries on the Florida team.
your OTHER right….
Sgtretch, not absolutely sure I can get my arse outta the house tonight. Gotta fight the inertia…
you mean hubby won’t take his wife to the clinic?
wow.
i would be shot if it were me…….
…and then i would be injured.
chawan…it’s on the right, if you turn it upside down….mwahahahahaha
stretch, james,
lemme cross my eyes a little. ok, there it is. looks good now.
gigi…let me guess. You’re wearing a muu muu tonight right???
James, nope, I will wear a bikini!
come on now gigi, I just ate….
It’s really too bad the clinic is not for COUPLES. More women would show up.
gigi / Stretch…MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA…dang, just spit coffee all over my computer….
I was told by the football office that the lecture hall is opposite the box office on the 2nd floor, mauka of the Ed Wong Hospitality Room.
This will be my 2nd time going to the SSC. I just hope I don’t get lost in the dark.
That’s why I wish hubby could attend!
I don’t think couples could co-exist in these types of clinics. The men would be saying, “what?? you didn’t know that??”, and it would leads to fights. I think it’s better for the ladies to have their own night.
Actually, hubby was saying just last night that he wished he could learn more about the game. There’s lots he doesn’t know.
Gigi
I usually get off around 5:15 in downtown and will be going to Mililani to pick-up Betty. I can pick you up on the way in. May be just a tad late getting to the SSC…being there is the main thing! 😀
Send me your phone # at tsaiko808 (at) yahoodotcom
OK, BG. Thanks!!!!
Hey, I took my car to Goodyear, and Bryce’s dad and mom were there. Very nice couple. They’re both concerned about Blaze. Castle folks stick together.
gigi, they are expecting 400 plus and have moved the clinic from the lecture hall to the arena. Registration at gate A.
and then hitch a ride home?
in a bikini?
you mean hubby won’t take you?
btw, (j)j got extra windex?
Thanks for the heads up, myki. Thank god, BG will be leading the way cause I don’t know where gate A is.
gigi – when you get home, you can teach him everything you learned from the class. Similar to how one of you guys was going to take golf lessons then teach the other.
400 myki???
that’s more than women’s basketball draws all season.
btw, know a good women’s bb coach?
BG – what are you going to do while waiting for the clinic to finish??
After Monday’s practice, I still like the look of:
Letuli- LT
AhSoon- LG
Estes- C
Hisatake- RG
Kia- RT
warriors, have a GOOD game @ ALOHA stadium!
LizK howzit! whats da procedure for tix to Oregon State game? Mahalo!
aloha everyone!
MANEO !!!
A-Joe – I wouldn’t depend on A-Sports to take picha’s.
gigi – you wait till today to ask for a ride? And yeah, how come hubby isn’t taking you? He gotta work out? Just like S. Lum and build up those guns of his? 😆
Hubby – are you lurking?
Whoa 69! Pisces!
Or is that Cancer?
Homey, it didn’t occur to me to ask hubby for a ride cause the clinic is for women so he would be bored waiting outside.
Besides, he has to nap at 8 pm and leave for the gym at 10.
My guess is BG will be sneaking in.
homey, it’s Cancer!
Picture of my man Avery! Looks like he could have caught the ball with his face mask. I’ve seen him catch the ball with his shoulder pads. But heh, he is much much better than last season.
dang homey
now i gotta wipe off the monitor again!
pisces…..yah right!
watch out or you’ll stir your cousin up again.
and what’s with the skirts that the guys are wearing? Is that UA apparel?
gigi – if he is going to nap he may as well nap in the car while he is waiting for you.
myki – thanks, I was thinking of limu poke when I wrote that…
he could nap in the car or go play basketball in the gym.
he could even go to the 24hr fitness on kapiolani and when you are both done he could take you for a late dinner.
hmmmm.
homey, he can’t nap in the car.
gigi – skirts? BWAHAHAHAHAHA! You are on a roll!
Al, excellent suggestions for you and your wife!!
actually, they look like culottes or skorts.
skirts? you are joking right?
….
isn’t it scary how sometimes the homester and i have similar thoughts?
i would like to say that brilliant minds do think alike or is it aloud?
gigi – I’ve seen 6’4″ 300+ lbs City Worker bruddahs napping in trucks with no reclining seats! excuses, excuses…
Hubby – are you lurking?
homey…or could be the Yin Yang….
al…no Windex…just using soap and water…dang what a mess…LMAO
gigi…hubby has to nap before he goes to the gym…why not just go to the gym and than nap??? He’s gonna have to lift a lot of weight to build up to the guns that homey is packing….
KAZZ – How did the O-Line look? I know they are trying to tweak their line-up but did you see any improvement?? That is my biggest area of concern at the moment.
gg…..the wife is not going to the clinic, you are though.
btw, i have another great retreat for both you and the hubby if you are interested.
al – I don’t think we need brilliant minds… 😆
Morning Tsaikos!
Forgot to pack my camera! Hope another Tsaiko brings one tonight. Otherwise, we can use UHFan808’s camera phone as a last resort.
Can’t wait to see the new UH website!
Can’t wait to see the new and improved UH Athletics website! Maybe there will be some things I can cut and use.
gigi…what skirts are you talking about?? Their wearing shorts…..
oline musings…..actually a friend of mine, one with a lot of pride., has often mentioned to me that he felt that steiny actually did a rather decent job at RT this past year. he actually had kia at RG in his imaginary oline.
i trust his assessment of the oline.
yah, homey….but, we are stuck with them.
(J)J – Stephanie Lum has bigger guns! Plus she can MMA me anytime!
dang al….spit coffee out again…thought you said “I have a great retread for both you and the hubby…” MWAHAHAHAHAHA
ugh! You can have my guns, if you want. Women don’t look good with em.
Al, ok, shoot. Where’s the new retreat? However, we are saving up for a trip to Hong Kong next year…
Good news for all the Hawaii IPTV users on the mainland, it appears they will be broadcasting 8 of the games. Phew, and I was just about to order College Gameplan. Hopefully we will have a good enough internet connection overseas so I can actually watch the season!
Did everyone who ordered season tickets get them already?
What about the stimulus checks?
Anyone still have dove looking shorts in their drawers?
Hugs to Rob25…
Somehow I can imagine ST wearing dove shorts. Pretty gross visual, almost as bad a gigi in a bikini
gigi – there’s a difference between guns and deposits. 😆
Anyone have drawers that look like dove shorts??
Gigi has guns???
MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA
ST,
Why can’t they let us beta the new site? Are they worried we will make valid comments like the last time they did a beta?
Please tell them to not use this blue background. And put the hibiscus flower back.
Stretch…lucky I wasn’t drinking coffee for that one…would have spit all over again….
Stretch – ROTFLMFAO! and DPK in his cut top w/dove shorts. barf.
400 people attending? WOW. Hmmm, maybe I will mosey on down to wherever the Tsai-kettes are since I am going alone (no husbands allowed, right?). Even without the Tsaiko shirts, I might recognize a few faces from lurking here!
I wonder if they are going to hose down the turf every so often at the stadium to see if they can almost simulate the humidity at Florida?
rage777 – the new website is for UH.
hey, you guys should take pity on us old, decrepit folks. After all, let’s see you make it to age 99 like me!
homey – that would be a good idea to simulate the humidity but I bet ST and anyone else observing practice wouldn’t like that.
Lurker-ette – You can’t miss them!
Stretch – ST can sit in the shade in the stands and have some cold drinks with Lois Manin.
gigi – If I get to be old and decrepit like you I would cherish people having fun with me! Like how they pick on me now! Story of my life…always the one getting sand kicked in my face. 🙁
homey, sheesh, I would be happy to be you! People have been praising your wit, humor…and guns!
Do the Warriors also have white UA shoes? Equipment manager are you lurking?
Re: JUGS machine
There is only one working JUGS machine. Not sure what is wrong with the other but I thought both were “fixed”??
BTW, homey, I think you are over-qualified for the occupation you have now. You should be a freelance writer.
gigi – ummmm gigi, they are actually teasing me! I now have a collection of around 20 Tsaiko voodoo dolls that I will unleash one day. I’ll get my revenge. Some dolls are huge!
homey – have not seen any white UA shoes but from what I hear, the players are not too thrilled with the new shoes.
Stretch – oh, oh. now bhf2 is going on mission #2. Maybe they are saving the other one just in case one breaks? Hmmmm, maybe one broke already.
Hi Tsaiko Nation!
400 people at the clinic! Yee Haw!!!
SteveM – If Lurker-ette sends you her email address, could you pass it along to the Tsai-kettes who are attending? Maybe they can all meet up before the clinic so they can all sit together.
(Jesse) James ~ I’m ordering you an old fashioned *Spitoon* from Old Iowa’s State Capitol. They have the largest collection to choose from.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spittoon
Thataway I don’t reckon you can worry none ’bout spitten up a mess on your ‘puter.
Stretch – Is it comfort? Support? Performance?
Howdy Ronnie!
Re: UA shoes
I think it’s the support. Maybe with the “lighter” weight, they are compromising the parts that provide support?? Not sure.
Hi homey!
ok play nicely folks.
i’ll be back!
oh, gg. koele lodge and manele bay have a kamaaina special through the end of the year.
$229 per night
includes a $50 per night dining credit.
net cost is $179 per night w/all of the amenities.
this is a 5 star resort mind you
more details later.
Al,
We stayed at the Manele Bay previously.
So, that’s nothing new…
Morning gang-
Anyone catch todays story . Just add in the word “Driveable” and Hawaii is excluded from this story, as they would have top honors on travel distance.
http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=839714
Should email the writer, and give him some nickels worth of opinion
Good mourning all,
A-joe when you get a chance can you email me your contact info to kamakani underscore kane at yahoo dot com. Thanks
Have a great day all and I will be back later today. k-den
Stretch ~ Re: Glasses & decals, no worries. I can get ’em from you later. I’m gonna go get some posters from AD office at about 1 PM today.
Mav – interesting story. Interesting that they only count “driveable” miles since most teams fly for their road games.
Maverick – I suppose Fresno is going to bus it to Rutgers and Toledo. I swear some writers are former LSD users.
Alojah Everybody 🙂
Mom’s computer broke, so STEVE M we need help/advice ! ):
No computer for mom.. Again.
Got back to Hawaii nei last night 🙂
We were without internet for TWO WEEKS.
Still have a lot of catching up to do–
STRETCH:
I just talked to Gerard and this is the first time he heard that one of the JUGS may be broken.
What’s the details on that? I told him that I would follow up and call the repair people.
tom mui – not sure what is wrong with it. maybe ST can find out??
homey:
Got da tickets yesterday. Amazing, was one of the first to get it. Tickets are mailed in batches from the mainland. Usually I get mine in the last bunch. For once got lucky this year.
Yikes – dove shorts……whoa!
Tell mom to buy a new computer.
Speaking of Fresno, I was reading something about the best in Honolulu, and apparently one of the best places to get into a fight is UH vs Fresno. I don’t think throwing drinks around constitutes as a fight, more like idiots taking a shower.
Them UA shoes, not too styling. Need to add some white to the mix.
Calling SteveM! Must be an Apple computer. 😆
Hi jojo!
Koauka – So does that mean you looked in your dresser and found dove shorts?
jojo – I always thought the best place to get into a fight would have been the UH @ UNLV football games??!!??
Brie (: ~ Welcome home you two!
Wow…2 glorius, fun-filled weeks on da mainland, huh? Was this your 1st trip? What was the highlight spot, and would you wanna go there again? Eh!…you didn’t meet the boy of your dreams ovah deah, did you? I get my shotgun loaded awrredy! LOL!
You and mom jez made it back in time for the football clinic tonite…have fun…but pay attention in class. You can expect a pop quiz from your Tsaiko Uncles next time we see you.
homey:
lol. gifts from women who wear them back in da day. told me thank you!
MHAHAHAHA!
Break time!!!
Stretch (#65), no plans right now except to bring a laptop and try to find a wifi link.
Hey tsaikos. long time lurker who decided to start posting.
Hey gibu! Or is that ubig? Welcome!
Thanks for the welcome homey. it’s gibu. a fren did call me ubig in intermediate tho…
gibu – been to any of the practices? Seen or heard anything that we may have missed?
howzit gibu, welcome to the blog. keep posting and no worry about homey
Hey, gangies! Hi, ST!
Lurker-ette, re: …
I just got off the phone with Midori7. She and UHfan808 will be there from … drum roll … between 5:30 and 6, those early birds! (I can’t leave home until 5:30, but I’ll definitely be there.) And yes, we will be geeking-out with our black Tsaiko couture.
So please do look for us and come huddle with us, OK? Same for any other women planning to attend tonight.
See you there!
*tappity, tappity … whoooosh*
homey: nope haven’t been able to go out there. once the semester starts maybe ill drag myself up out of my dorms before class to watch.
stretch: haha thanks. enjoy your reports btw.
Tsaikettes – Where you folks planning on grinding after the clinic?
Oog, almost forgot:
I know it’s been a few days since the Karaoke Kall, but I realized only last night that I forgot to mention something in my post-KK reflections: A big “WOW!” to Pride. and to d1 for their tunes. ALWAYS a pleasure and privilege to hear these gentlemen sing!
(P.S. Pride: “Me and Mrs. Jones” was smokin’! but I’m still waiting for a reprise of “Whip Appeal” … wooot!)
OK, sorry, that was random. Back to football talk. Ooouuuutt! … 😉
gibu – ahhh, UH student! if you aren’t doing anything oh say around 6:00 a.m. on 8/30, James is looking for more people to join him and others at Genji’s to watch the UH/UF game.
Oog = Out of gas?
yes one more year left. when is the rsvp by again? i forgot. i think my dad and grandparents were planning on going to big city diner to watch it so we shall see.
gibu – I don’t know if there was a rsvp deadline but $20 gets you all you can eat breakfast!
homey ⑤:
August 19th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Stretch – ROTFLMFAO! and DPK in his cut top w/dove shorts. barf.
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Tsk, tsk, tsk lil buddy. You just gotta STOP doin’ that fantasizin’ about me any more… I have NEVER owned dove shorts, and for the last time, you AIN’T my type. Now move on lil buddy, get over me… 😳
Hi all ..have been MIA..it was my turn for the bad back thing..wheres practice tomorrow
DOVE SHORTS:
Sex: female
Type of clothing: shorts
When it was popular: 198?
Description: silky, stretch, elastic waistband, usually 2 colored, one color on left a different color on right.
Picture of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. If you click on the picture, it expands and you can see sections 43, 44 and 45 where the Hawaii fans will be sitting.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Bhgs_crowd.jpg
http://realredskins.com/2008/08/colt-brennan-modern-day-babe-laufenberg.html
Not sure if this was already posted, but here is a story about colt.
Howwwziiiiiit
What’s the word on Graunke?
well maybe not about colt but someone that was in colt’s position 😛 should have read it first.
Afternoon folks!
Just dropping in to say hello. Still waiting for my Oregon State tickets to come in the mail, though my mailbox has been overrun with textbooks coming in for Fall semester.
I suppose many of you have already received your OSU tickets as well as those who are season-ticket holders?
Sad story, gibu! Hope that doesn’t happen to Colt.
Another interesting picture of Florida’s stadium. Click to enlarge. Looks like everyone’s in the shade except part of the visitor’s side. But is the visiting team in the photo really staying on one side of the field to avoid the sun?
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Ben_Hill_Griffin_Stadium.jpg
Geez, did gigi drink a Beck’s or two this morning? 😉
al: The big guy’s the expert, but I too thought Steinhoff was okay last year. I do like the idea of Kia challenging, though, he’s another guy I’ve been waiting to see the past couple years. I still think Letuli is the best fit for LT.
Wow!
This blog finally back up?
I don’t think anyone knows. It’s hard to know what’s going on when Graunke doesn’t keep in contact with the team
Jason’s last comment broke the blog. And no, I did not drink a Beck’s today. It is not the weekend, yet, hello!
Lurker-ette – You will need to change your name, you are no longer a “lurker”. Mahalo
BG,
Did you get my email? I sent you my phone number this morning, but have not heard from you.
About when will you be picking me up tonight? Thanks for all you do.
Looking forward to the clinic…
Stretch, is Stretchette going to attend the clinic?
gigi – Stretchette, Mama Stretch, Aunty Stretch and Cousin Stretch are attending. Please be nice to them.
Wow, stretched thin!
I met a nice guy at last week’s practice who told me about this blog. Just wanted to stop in & say hello to everyone. This is actually my 2nd post but I’m not sure if the first one went through.
Anyways, ladies have fun at the clinic tonight. I wish I had known about it sooner so I could attend. Ah, maybe next time. In the meantime, I’ll just read my “Football for Dummies” book.
Mermaid, Jason gave me that book. I have not finished chapter 4, The Quarterback. lol
For me, it is not an easy book to digest.
Hope Heather McMackin can clear the fog.
LilMermaid – can you describe who that “nice guy” was who told you about the blog?? Were you standing next to a tree??
Gigi
Check your email. As a busy government employee, I usually only take a short break in the morning and afternoon…even lunch is abbreviated. (Actually, since no one reads the blog, don’t have to shibai, yeah?)
BG
Hi gigi – I haven’t gotten that far yet. You’re right, I have to read through some things twice before it sinks in. Gotta keep asking my hubby to translate some things..lol
Aloha Tsaikos!
I am still looking for a couple more of players for my tsaiko fantasy football league. For anyone who would like to participate, email me at djmitcho at yahoo dot com.
We are have a live online draft. This will take place on Sunday, August 24, @ 5pm Hawaii/ 8pm Pacific.
Stretch
Did you see my reply (#145) to your (#65)?
Stretch – I’m totally blanking on his name right now. I think he said he works for Island Sports Media. And yes, I was under a tree w/ my little baby girl. Were u there?
OK, BG, thanks! Saw it and responded.
Gigi, say hi to mama stretch for me.
Welcome Lil Mermaid…congrats on finding a new addiction called the Warrior Beat. You’ll soon hear about attending “meetings” (also known as cattle calls, calf calls, karaoke calls, etc.) for fellow addicts. Good Luck!
Oh shoot, are you the “nice guy” Stretch? I’m really bad with names.. sorry!
Great afternoon, Tsaiko-Nation and Tsai-Meister.
Finally back here after three days of irritating computer trouble. First my screen goes on the blink, then a transformer blows, then they give me a new transformer. Guess what? Faulty, off course. Oh, well, I’m back.
Thanks everybody for your concern and well wishes, but in the middle of the night the storm veered east and barely touched us. We hardly got any rain in this corner. Overall the thing was pretty harmless, just dumping a lot of water, which we actually need.
But after all the damage Florida had in the past, they were very caucious.
The Governor should pay me $1 Mill. for protection money. Ever since we moved here, two years ago, bringing the Hawaii Mana, no more Hurricanes in Florida. Lol.
BTW, hello everyone! How rude of me!
Gotta run shortly but had a couple of questions…
1. Are there all these ankle problems because of the new shoes?
2. What does wearing/not wearing a helmet have to do with concentrating? I would think that you would want to do the drills with them on in order to simulate when they catch it in practice.
Hahaha LilM! Did he introduce himself as Stretch or his “other” name?
Thanks stacyj!
LilMermaid – I think I remember who you were, I was standing in that area.
BG – I’ll be around town although I don’t have to drop off or pick up.
It was his “other” name but silly me forgot it!
Anyways, gotta run. BBL!
Hi Stretch! Long time no talk.
stacyj – go check your email. your beer mug is pau
LilMermaid – no I am not a nice guy
Nah, Stretch is an engineer, not a sports writer, so he’s not the guy, Mermaid.
Good afternoon, Tsai-kos!
I got my Tsai-ko shot glass today. Cool!
ST: Thanks for dropping it off.
And I’m so excited for the clinic tonight. I’m gonna put my camera and notepad in my bag right now before I forget.
Anyway, Stretch, you’re BUSTED! So much for being at work and getting reports from ST. haha
KelliM – you owe us Tsaikos a shot of CR next time. Also, look for my mom, she’ll be there tonight.
Thanks Stretch! I can send the $$$ but can you just hold on to it until I come to HNL? If not, I’ll give you my address.
gigi – practice is closed today.
Stretch works??? When?
And, I’m gonna pull out the blonde card and ask for clarification on the broken nose? (Scratching my head)
Ohio State got an AMAZING turnout to watch their practice yesterday. Unlike UH, they open only 1 practice to the public. I’m sure that they are careful about what plays they run on their public practice.
I think they should hold a free, “fill the stadium” practice to simulate the crowd at other large stadiums. Do it on a Saturday evening with the band, cheerleaders and all.
Ah, what do I know.
stacyj – either way, up to you.
Ted,
Good to hear that the hurricane bypassed your area. So it is a storm, not a hurricane?
Stretch
Call me (381-9334)
Interesting to read the football rankings that were done by Vegas oddsmakers instead of writers. Several UH opponents made their top 30 list. No WAC teams made the top 30 on their list, but Fresno State was #38.
Florida: #5
Cinci: #25
Oregon State: #30
Stretch: Ahhh! You crazzzy! And yeah, I’ll tell my mom to be on the look out for your mom. It’s been years since I’ve seen her and maybe I won’t recognize her (or more like she might not recognize ME).
stacyj – if they have the helmets on, if they miss the ball, their face it protected and will not hurt. If they don’t have the helmet on, they might break their nose if they miss.
Kelli, in the 20+ years I’ve known Mama Stretch, she hasn’t changed much in looks.
hey kelli! are you ready for school yet?
So, take the helmet off and they will do what ever it takes to catch the ball? I guess it makes sense.
If it was me, I’d make em do something for every missed ball, like gassers or something they hate to do.
yeah, helmets protect their face. So why are they not wearing them while catching balls from the JUG?
stacyj – do you remember who the band teacher was at dole??
Nice chatting with y’all. Gotta run and take care of the 4 sick kiddos. Yup, count ’em, all 4 sick with colds.
Esme and out!
it gives them incentive to concentrate and catch the ball
stretch, yeah, but his last name escapes me. First name was Glen, I believe. Why? I can find out from my mom.
Miura, Stretch. Does that sound right?
I mean, MAX MIURA. That was him. Why?
And that’s an AMAZING accomplishment when you figure that Stretch is her son!
Hi, Mrs. I. Looking forward to a blog party to christen the new mansion on O Street.
I light bulb went on…
I mean, “the light bulb went on.” see, I need to go.
stacyj – I guess you know who KelliM’s father is.
Kelli,
Was your grandfather ever in the Environmental Impact Statement business during the 1970s? If so, I worked for him briefly and saw his very young son at the office.
Wow, I never knew that. Hi KelliM. My mom taught there 18 years before moving to FHS. Aren’t you pretty young? I remember him having small kids when I was there. I could be wrong.
Small world. K-got a kid who took off a #2 diaper and tried to use the potty after the fact. I’m out. Will lurk later
Pauoa Boy, where are you my friend?
Sorry for breaking the blog.
Is Max Miura hapa-haole?
gigi – nope, wrong small world you living
hmmm, I could have sworn my boss’ son was named Max.
Oh, well, long time ago.
The new UH Website is up and active.
Doesn’t look too bad, IMO.
gigi – was hubby lurking today?
Actually it’s something I can get used to. 🙂
Afternoon gang…
gigi – as Stretch just explained..it forces them to catch the ball. If they have helmets on, they aren’t afraid to miss the ball…no harm, no foul. If they don’t have their helmets on, getting hit in the face by a ball thrown by the JUGS machine could result in some serious damage…so they are more apt to catch the ball.
hubby usually lurks for 10 mins in the morning, then again during lunch, and then in the afternoon.
If he finds something annoying, he emails me – or lets me know when he gets home at 6:30.
Homey – No I was not.
CRW – Site looks much better than the previous one.
So why is Coach Mack gonna be there with Heather? I thought this was going to be an all-wahine program.
I guess the ladies are getting ready for some good times tonight….football is in full swing now….wooooo hoooooo
gigi – as you can see, I missed a lot of balls thrown by the JUGS.
James, that sounds stressful. But, hey, whatever works.
stacyj: Hmmm… Maybe I will recognize her then. I remember her from when I was in elementary school… Haha!
gibu: Oh, heck no. I don’t know where the heck my summer went. Are you ready?
gigi-hawaii ©: Um, no my dad is full Japanese. Maybe my last name is pretty common… Even LizKauai asked if we knew the same people. Then again, this IS Hawaii.
stacyj: Well, I just turned 21 last week. Does that make me young? My older sister and I have a six-year age difference, though. She went to Dole and graduated from FHS.
hmmmm…let’s annoy hubby. Hey hubby, gigi said she drinks your Becks every morning and replaces it with stash she keeps in the back of the closet.
Homey, that’s why your nose is crooked? haha. j/k
Homey – I’ve known that for a while now. She gets especially gassed during muu muu washing days on Friday. She thinks I don’t know but my cameras around the house don’t lie.
gigi – that’s why my nose is flat!
now now homey….be nice….MWAHAHAHAHAHAAHA
NICE HUBBY – So you are the one posting videos of her on grannies-r-us.com?
Just a reminder gang…the first Tsaiko TVgate of the year will be held on August 30th at the bright and early hour of 6:00 a.m. Yes, that’s right, UHFan808 and jojo….6 in the morning…LOL.
Anyway, we have reserved one half of Genji’s for this viewing. So far, 33 people have made RSVPs for the event. If you haven’t RSVPd yet, please let me know. The cost will be $20 but you get an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet. The bar will also be open for those who wish to imbibe.
So, come and watch our Warriors as the play in The Swamp with a bunch of crazy Warrior fans. All are welcome to attend, and if you’re a lurker, just come on in, we don’t bite…well, maybe DPK does…j/k….
2008 WARRIOR FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER
UH vs Florida
GENJIS
6:00 a.m.
Menu is as follows:
Miso soup
fresh fruit
muffins
scrambled eggs
vienna sausage
SPAM
portugese sausage
Genji fried rice
steamed rice
endless coffee
Come out and enjoy the fun, friendship, food, family, and football….
See Steve M’s site for more details and contact info to make the RSVP
(J)J – What time does the game start on the 30th? Breakfast starts at 6:00a.m.? Looks like I gotta wake up my 2 guests earlier than I thought.
Homey – I actually post videos on Grannies Gone Wild.
homey…game starts at 6:30. Breakfast will probably start around 615…I’m guessing. I figured it was an all you can eat so didn’t really matter what time people got there. Just eat whenever…..
Just tell those two, no need sleep, stay up allllllllll niiiggghhhhttt….MWAHAHAHA
Those comments by Nice Hubby are so uncharacteristic of my husband I know it’s not his.
good try, though
Esme & the Tsai-kettes (that sounds like a new band name) – I don’t know if I will be able to find you amongst the 400 women attending! Do you have an email I can contact you at?
gigi…are you and hubby coming to Genjis??? All you can eat SPAM, and Portuguese and Vienna Sausage…..
NICE HUBBY – I hope after tonight gigi can fill you in on stuff you don’t know about football.
gigi…maybe it is your hubby and he is better at disguising himself than you think…
(J)J – Hey HEY! 9 9 never mind! It’s my house!
James, I would LOVE to eat that breakfast buffet! Sounds great. But, no, we plan to watch the game at home. Hubby insists on HDTV.
Lurker-ette…you can’t miss the Tsaikettes….just look for a bunch of women dressed in black Tsaikoware shirts…..surrounding an old lady in a brightly lit muumuu…
gigi…Genjis has HDTV….
Lurker-ette…Stretch is right. You should change your name since you are no longer a lurker. How about just ette??? MWAHAHAHAHAHA
homey…don’t you have to walk the dogs soon before heading out to protect Kalakaua from the criminal element???
New UH Athletics website is up. LOOKIN’ GUUUD
HUBBA HUBBA
(J)J – almost time, the dogs are still napping.
When gigi is up, she is LOOKIN’ GOOD.
ahhh…I know poodles can be difficult at times….MWAHAHAHHAA
So how come there’s no clinic for the guys? I still don’t know what’s the difference between Cover 1, Cover 2, Cover Down, and Coverup.
When I was in pre-school, they taught me my ABC’s, but know one ever taught me my XYZ’s.
Can someone please tell me what a route tree is? I’ve looked and looked and have never seen a tree in the middle of the football field.
Why is the Quarterback only worth a quarter? If he’s the most important guy on the team, shouldn’t he be the FULLback?
Doesn’t it tickle for the Center to have someone touching his privates before every play?
How come the offensive tackles aren’t allowed to tackle anybody?
What’s the difference between a trap pull, a flat pull, and a sickle pull.
Why don’t we call lineman skilled players, doesn’t take skill to play those positions.
Perhaps our own Jason could teach the clinic, he knows a whole lot about football.
FO’ SHO
SEXAY
Pride. – I don’t know how anyone can run around with only half of a back.
Koa-mahu’s fav…Tight end.
And how come the field is 100 yards but the numbers on the field go only up to 50?
…and wtf, I don’t see zebras.
Why do offensive players go “in motion” prior to the play starting? Can’t they makeup their mind on where to line up?
Wouldn’t it be more fun to have the players change positions every week, so that no one gets bored of their job? You could even get the coaches to coach a different set of players every week so that everyone stays fresh, and things don’t get stale.
The new UH athletics website is looking really good. I really like the video and I’m glad they updated the facilities pictures.
Homey, we shouldn’t talk about Koakane’s girlfriend. Our wives and girlfriends are off-limits.
Homey,
Then the field would be 200 yards long. Too long for most high schools to fit on their campuses.
Stretch: thanks for mentioning the sick JUGS, tech supposed to come out tomorrow to get it back in shape. As you know, bhf2 was right on it.
Pride: you too funny 🙂
Wives are DEFINITELY off-limits. Especially mine.
Just got through talking with bighilofan2…he has info on the Cooke field and he can fax copies to interested parties…easier if someone with computer expertise would help him post it on any site, steveM, thomboahi, jason, etc for all of us to review..or a pdf attachment he can email everyone thru stevem contacts….any suggestions? the man is working hard, let’s cover his back and help resolve the Cooke field issue!
But which hubby belongs to koakane, koamahu or koawahine. Or maybe both.
Okay…here’s a football related question for Jason. What is an Okie, and where did the expression originate from?
Ralph/Stretch: if you have the fax copies I can scan it to a file. sjmacro
BG, stretch,
i’ll also be wondering what to do for 2 hours during the clinic.
what’s happening? is there gonna be a gathering of the tsaiko men while the women are in the arena?
Pride,
an okie is a person whose origin is from okinawa, bwaaaahahaha!!
The Okie formation is quite effective in NCAA Football 09. Solly is a BEAST.
Ohhhh…I can’t resist… chawan_cut, what lady are your going to be waiting for tonight? 🙂
All I can say is, I’m soooo happy I got hooked-up with direct-tv, now I get to watch Florida/Hawaii via ESPN’s game plan on aug.30. I’m soooo happy….Weeeeeee!!!
Any Tsaiko-man gathering going on tonight????
Pride…and why is it called a trap? They aren’t trapping anything.
What about stunting? Those guys look pretty tall to me…doesn’t seem like they are being shortened….
What about the Cover 3 and Cover 4…??? What 3 or 4 things are they covering? looks uncovered to me….
And why is it called a WIDE receiver….looks like a skinny guy to me…
I thought okie was the term “okay” as said by an okinawan…
or was okie the raw fish thingy…???
steveM…the lady is luck…..
J-James,
Hmmmmmmm???..food for thought, gotta sleep on dem questions…ha,ha…choice.
Ten O’clock, and alls well……g’nite everyone.
Hey mctruck — glad to see you posting more again… how’s life in E. Texas?
James– so chawan is waiting for lady Luck? Does she blog? 😆
Pride…and one more thing…why do they keep on nickel-ing and dime-ing stuff on defense??? I keep hearing about nickel and dime packages…why so cheap??? MWAHAHAHAHA
Tree hunnert?
Steve…not sure if she blogs…but luck will be a lady tonight…..MWAHAHAHAHAHA
I heard a rumor that some guys were gonna meet tonight while the ladies had their clinic….Any truth to that????
Lurkette, if you’re still around … email me at enii at honoluluadvertiser.com.
Wow. So while I was baking in the Halawa sun, all of you were waiting for the system to be restored.
Colt Brennan:
Top rated rookie quarterback. Check out nfl.com
All the negative writers and haters of Colt how does your favorite horses compare to Colt? This maybe only the beginning but he will be another longshot that will prevail.
ST…I didn’t know you baked?? What did you make???
Haha-
Is that FROST on top of Mouton’s hair?
Awesome idea for the cold tub. I had one of those back in my Lahaina days, when the ocean felt too far away.
The price is right.
Good Afternoon Tsaikos! 🙂
Sorry for being AWOL the past couple of days. I’ve been hibernating in the mountains of Pacific Palisades.
Re the KK – WOW! It was great meeting everyone for the very first time. I FINALLY came out of the the
closeterr cave. Although I was cemented to the lounge seat for most of the night, I enjoyed the sights and sounds from the talented-laden Tsaikos. “America’s Got Talent” and “American Idol” have nothing on the Tsaikos. So much Love and Laughter in the air. The five F’s were in full effect the entire nght. THANKS to everyone for making me feel welcome!ST- Thank you for creating “The Warrior Beat” and making the virtual world a reality! I will always picture your dance moves whenever I hear “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” So versatile and flexible. I never knew the human body could contort in so many ways. Wena – You proved the old adage true: “Behind every successful man is a successful woman.” Nice meeting your sister.ST – you lucky man!
Stretch/SteveM – Mahalo for coordnating the event! Your time and effort are much appreciated.
Stretch – Thanks for your kindness and generousity!
Koakane – Mahalo for being our DD and checking-up on me! I’ll return the DD favor Just say when.
Homey – There isn’t enough words in “The Oxford Dictionary” to describe you. You are a barrel of laughs! Don’t ever change. Thank you for also checking-up on me!
BG – OMG! What’s the secret to the fountain of youth? Both you and Betty look AMAZING! Mahalo for *guiding* me to the food line!
A-Joe/A-Sports – Mr/Mrs Aloha. The both of you have soooo much ALOHA! It was great talking about a mutual friend and your recent Bay Area trip. A-Joe – Not only do you have a smooth voice, but braddah has some MEAN hip action!
Bulla – Thanks for being the Mix Master! Looking forward to meeting The Beast on Sept 6. Lyn – You are like TNT(dynamite), full of energy, so much zest for life. Great voice and dance moves!
Pride – Pleasure meeting you after watching you on the gridiron at Kamehameha and UH. I already heard abou your infamous voice, buy I didn’t know you were that light on your feet. Fred Astaire look out!!!
Esme – What a professional! Great voice and great dance moves. You are the Life of the Party! I will NEVER call you Aunty again. 🙂
Rpb25/Frank – It was an HONOR meeting one of America’s Hero. Frank – I wish you and your troops the best and will continue to pray for your safety. Rob25 – I pray that God will keep you and your family strong Your Tsaiko Ohana are here for you. God Bless!
Wreck – Thanks for keeping me company! Too bad we couldn’t see your light show.
Caryn – Didn’t have a chance to meet you. Maybe next time. Another GREAT HA singer.
Kelli – Too bad I did not have the pleasure of meeting my second favorite blog host. However, I did sing (as promsed) Happy Birthday to you.
<Kekoa – Uncle – happy to finally meet you. I also have some Ohana on the ceeded lands. I pray that Ke Akua will bless your family in whatever needs is asked for. Enjoy your trip to Maui tomorrow.
James – I’m glad you made it home safely. Your Hawaiian chant was AWESOME!
There were so many others (d1, HiFlyer, Ralph, gnalo, sleez, WarriorMojo, sj/myk, Peaches Jason, Chawan and The Twins). If I missed you – sorry =(
I’m not a football expert by any means, but I’m pretty sure that “Cover up!” is what people are going to be yelling tonight at the seminar if Gigi really does show up in a bikini.
SteveM, James,
yes I’m waiting for luck to come my way.
nah, my mom wanted to go but she doesn’t like driving at night, so i’m gonna drop her off at the arena.
my dad said why? and my mom said, you’re always telling me i don’t know what i’m watching.
i stayed out of that conversation obviously.
Howdy McTruck-
How ya been?
Did you get any of that heavy flooding?
What is the price of your ESPN gameplan for the game?
sorry for the 3 question marks in a row
chawan…I know the feeling…when my dad was still alive, my mom sort of drove him nuts asking him questions about every play….even now, she always tells me, “Man, that was pass interference all the way!!!” And I’ll have to try to explain to her that sometimes those are judgement calls. Sometimes they go your way, sometimes they don’t. That’s just part of the game……..MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
So there’s another wahine who doesn’t like to drive at night? That’s what happens when you’ve been married too long. Hubby usually drives at night…
Did you know it takes 1-1.25 hrs to drive from downtown to Mililani? And then 30-35 mins to drive from Mililani to Foster Village?
I hope we make it to the clinic by 7 pm.
And I hope there are football manuals left when we get there!
gigi…20 minutes if I’m driving..
I hope Mack lets Heather do all the talking. I find that women explain things better. Men make football too complicated.
James, as Mrs LV said to LV —
“What, you think you speed racer now?”
Mojo, hate to disappoint you, but I am wearing a muumuu with a sweater just in case SSC is frigid.
It was either that or wear a maternity bathing suit. haha
James,
Two things about the time that Letuli was in with the first team o-line:
-Either Letuli alone is a SHOT in the arm for the entire o-line and made a world of difference or Aaron Kia can play either side and he and Letuli are the two top o linemen on this team.
MAUI MUU CALL — Tomorrow (Wed) August 20
All invited
Watercress Restaurant – 1:00 PM
Waiehu Market plaza
Attending: whitey, duffer, Kekoa, Al,….
SteveM,
did you get your season tickets yet?
woo-hoo. BG just called. He just left Mililani with Betty. He’ll call again when he enters Foster Village.
gigi — yes, the tickets were sent to Liz, who received them yesterday!
Peaches just got underway for the SSC. Looks like I won’t be a football widower going out tonight… shouldn’t have told her Stretch, BG, James and chawan-cut were also idling somewhere. She knows where I’d go to eat, pass time, and kill a few songs. 🙄
long day, really bushed and time to head home soon 😐
stretch got you email and will reply lattas
neva read all da post but looking forward to catching up tonight if I no fall asleep first
to all da tsaikettes have a good time at the SSC tonight and not to worry if you don’t get it the first time I am sure Mrs. Mac will use mostly basic terminology.
don’t confuse the terms short gun and down and out to homey for his stature or jager bombings this past sat KK 🙂
gigi, some of the best teachers I ever had were men. And, don’t forget, Mack is all about teaching….I bet he would do well with teaching the women.
Testing
Good evening Tsai-kos!!
Anybody here? No? OK!
*doing an Esme, jumping on the beds, raiding the fridge in the Tsai-ko clubhouse*
SteveM,
I think I drove by Peaches on the way out of the lower campus to get my $3 back. I had my mom meet up with uhfan808 and midori7. Hopefully they don’t tell each other embarassing stories about me.
*sneaking out quietly*
Eh!!!
What happened to the pie I was saving for dessert?!?
WTF, who messed up the couch!?!
OWWW!!!! Who nevah put away all da toys??? 👿
WarriorMojo,
Cover up?
ROTFLMAO 😆
My nominee for post of the day
(in response to (J)J’s explanation of the training philosophy behind catching balls from the JUGS w/out helmets @ 238. :
Pride & WMojo – I thought Coverup could only be taught by HF??
tonight’s news
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kVvLV2P8K8
chawan – where are you waiting for you… ahem…. mom?? :wink
8//13/08
David McClain
Pres., UH
More bad news about Reagan. It seems to me now that the earlier Reagan is cut the sooner he can find another team that needs a FB.
Asked about Miami’s WRs in their last preseason game, Miami’s head coach seems to try to downplay Bess’ mistakes.
chawan: Thanks for posting the sports news from all the stations! Great to hear about Bess!
Kind of funny how Miami talks about their young players on their OL and they are NOT referring to Samson! Miami will start 2 rookies on their OL, so compared to them Samson is a vet!
Interesting to see how Rice is trying to get fans to attend their home opener vs. SMU. To get people to the game they are actually giving free food to the first 2,000 people! They are having a cook-off BBQ, so the food should be really, really good. I’d love to pay $6 for Texas BBQ, especially with the proceeds going to a worthy cause!
Howzit Tsaikos. look what i found today.
to be continued verbatim in da next post by me.
Isn’t Micah Kia the brother of UH’s Kia? Anyway, for anyone who thinks that UH has a lot of injured players in camp, UCLA has is 100x worse! Not only have they lost 2 QBs, but their OL is really banged up.
Very interesting bighilofan2! I look forward to the next part of the protest letter!
OK, just a reminder for those on Maui or who are visiting and would like to join us for muu call at Watercress Restaurant tomorrow (Wed) at 1 pm. Watercress is located in the Waiehu Plaza near Rays’. Very informal and Kekoa will be there. Stretch, you neva answer whether you coming or not. Look forward to seeing any of the Maui Tsaikos tomorrow.
Hi gangee. da protest letter by Karin Holma, Bays Deaver Lung, Rose Holma attys, for CO-HA, continues….
I not attaching the exhibits to this post, my fingers. 😀
to be continued. just a little more
Karin Holma’s letter for Dennis Sadowski, registered agent, secretary treasurer and director of CO-HA, continues….
okay gangee. the conclusion is next.
*smack smack* Boy that was a really good pie! Hey, d1, next time get haupia-chocolate OK? 😀
BHF2: Mahalo nui loa for dogging this problem.
BHF2, I really have to commend you for all the hard work your doing! You are a true Warrior fan.
Great job bighilofan2!
Rumor is HF was somehow involved with the rubber-Gorilla suit “Bigfoot” hoax in Georgia. It was also reported that a D. Sadowski, a self-appointed member of the World Wildlife Foundation, declared that only the CO-HA Group and Associates, were qualified and licensed to search for and identify “Bigfoot”, Yeti, and/or the Abominable Snowman!
Aloha kakou,
so sick of the doubters. What is there to doubt?
True, it’s a tough schedule but you all heard it first right here – The Warriors will go 9-4 this year. Florida will be surprised.
kden, puhi
That is the entire protest letter, except for the exhibits. Exhibit A is the general licensee profile for CT-17332, RMY Construction INC, AC license.
Exhibit B is a 2 page form, the first page is blank form OPRPM Form 54, which states “…the following informatoin shall be submitted on this form by each bidder as a bid requirement” and on page 2 it states
in handwriting “Sports Turf Hawaii C-24248/C-27 Synthetic Turf” in describing the nature and scope of work. The license number is RMY license number, and it is signed by Russell Yamamoto, President, dated 7/25/08. Exhibit C is Sports Turf Hawaii Trade Name, the Registrant is Sports Turf Hawaii LLC, Agency Name is Logan Hamocon. Exhibit D is Vocational Licensing Search General Lidense for Logan P. Hamocon, Trade Name Sports Turf Hawaii, Sole Owner, License CT 24248, Active.
Exhibit D is Sports Turf Hawaii Trade Name, Registrant is Logan P. Hamocon, Expiration Date Dec. 13, 2000.
Mahalo – BIg Guy from Hilo – bighilofan2!!! 😀 😆 😀
Re: Cooke field resurfacing
Well, that guy on the board tried to pull a fast one to get rid of his competition. No shame. He couldn’t underbid the guy who did a good job on Murakami so he used his position to influence policy to his own advantage. My question is is this guy still on the board? He should be history.
puhi
BHF2, just wondering what happens next? Is there anything we can do?
Puhi,
Da guy is most definitely still on the Board!! What shibai!! There’s gotta some way to make the process better and faster. 😡
So da point Sadowski like make is there is a technicality error. Hamocon is not Sports Turf Hawaii. Sports Turf Hawaii is the trade name for Sports Turf Hawaii LLC. So what if Hamocon is da agent.
Dat Sadowski stay splitting hairssssss… and is pi$$$$in me off big time….
da quick fix is dis so UH peeps lissen up!!
President David McClain, you are the Chief Procurement Officer for the University of Hawaii. Look at HRS Sec. 103D. You da man! You can make written finding that fixin da field now is in da State’s vital interests. Wat y u waiting for? You told JJ last January yu was going step up. Well bradda, step up!!!!!!
Fix da field now, pretty please. All dis jazz about blaming Haffner, Duff, Minota, getting Rep Takai involved, yada yada is a bunch of hooooeyyy!!!
the button man is identified in Holma’s letter. Yu no Sadowski not gonna budge. He get one ego as big as my foot. Plan B, gang, Plan B. McClain… dis is so easy… National TV called our soap dish, and the Cooke Field, a disgrace. June Jones left because of horrible facilities…. what else yu need for say da fix is in da State’s vital interests. da exact words for use, and yo exak job, is said in HRS Sec. 103D.
Okay David, yo time fo shine!!!!
don’t forget – 9-4.
Sadowski is the guy’s name?
Sounds like a T-shirt is in the making.
Ideas?
Did gigi just throw me under the bus? Ouch! I would have helped gigi understand the book I gave her, but IDK now … 😉
LiLMermaid: I think it was BigWave who you’re talking about.
gibu and Kelli: Ack, not really for school. Not ready for school! ❗
Pride.: I can handle QBs, al can handle recruiting, you can handle O-line, gigi can handle alcoholic beverages.
As for Okie — I’m an offensive guy, don’t ask me about those defensive guys. 😉
Ralph/bighilofan2: I can host files if needed. But I don’t have a fax machine, so you’d have to get the files to me some other way. I can make PDFs if needed. (Wow, just bought Adobe Acrobat 9 yesterday. It’s so much faster than Acrobat 7! Or maybe it’s the 4 GB of RAM that I have on my desktop, compared to 512 MB on my laptop.) 😀
Like I said gang, Sadowski no scared burn bridges for show dat UH neva follow da exak rules and procedure. He like show errybody how smaht he stay. okay, i like play too….
David McClain, it is in the State of Hawaii’s best interests that you have Darolyn Lendio, Vice President for Legal Affairs and UH’s Counsel, write you a proposed findings of fact stating that fixing the Ching Cooke Field immediately is in the best interests of the State of Hawaii, Recite the problems that faced UH last year due to the national exposure given the rundown facility, the coaches complaining about injury to players using the field, yada yada.
It shouldn’t take a week. Its already been a week. Maybe you’ll go with the other plan, but have this plan ready too.
The bottom line is: make the fix happen now!
Sadowski(sa-dau-ski) – The art of openly using a public position towards one’s own personal gain.
There is going to be a contractor’s board meeting at the downtown post office building (by the elevators) Friday, starting at 8;30 am. The synthetic field issue will come up, probably around 10 a.m.. If you not doing anything, and want to testify, using words like appearance of impropriety, conflict of interest, engaging in conduct not in the best interests of the State or UH football, go for it. maybe you can ask the Board to specify if the rules they are using now are the same rules for the upcoming bids on the Aloha Stadium seating fix?
And remember, the letter is Karin Holma’s take on the law and her client’s position. I haven’t checked with the UH counsel on their take. All I know is, this shouldn’t take a week. We gotta fix the field now.
Maybe gigi had too much hubby today. I know I have.
People who need a WHAAAAAAAAAAPAAAAAAAA!
Benedict Arnold
Ian Sample
Herman Frazier
Sadowski
cmon people, we need more t-shirt ideas…………………….
Jason,
except for the typos, the above is the verbatim protest letter.
I like ask da UH Pres this question. If the Gov had signed the paypah okaying the 1.2 mil for the field fix, and we had this problem, and JJ was gonna leave, wouldn’t Pres. McClain be saying he’ll authorize the fix now, trying to get JJ to stay?
Well, whats the diff???? Its still a vital State interest…. The bad national publicity neva go away, we gotta finish what we said we wuz going do….
Suck Fadowski
Hey… so what did you guys decide on the origins of “okie”?
a) short for “okinawan”
b) short for “okay”
c) Sooner fans cannot pronounce/remember words that exceed two syllables
d) Is what the Japanese at the hot springs say when they see “pride” drop his towel?
OK. So, just got off the phone with Midori7 and she reported that tonight’s clinic was different than she expected but was very very informative. Two thumbs up!
Hopefully, as the Tsaikettes fall into the blog they can give us their take on tonight’s events.
Sadowski, the last of the ole boys?
Or the only one that got exposed lately?
Cooke Sadowski at Ching Field
BHF: Much mahalos for the 411 and all the work you have done to get this to this point. I haven’t been on the ball as of late due to work ( big meeting with GM tomorrow ) and stuff. I’ll take the time to print out what you wrote and call and email McClain. Just one thing to remember, he does not like to be bothered, so WE ALL must call and just overload the system to make him respond. Remember, he is in Lingles back-pocket and who recommended/nominated Sadowski to the board? Larry Lingle herself.
We must make like bacteria in his jock and get that bugga movin’ …yeah yeah I know, gross, but hard times require drastic measures.
AND if that clown Sadowski tries to make this more of a public matter, let him because all this Conflict of Interest will blow up in his face and others who have backed this idiot will be exposed.
Okie is a 5-2 developed by Bud Wilkinson at Oklahoma in the 50’s to counter the option offenses that were popular then – split-T and wing-T.
Smash mouth stuff.
Eddie Hamada used to run it in the 70’s at Iolani with a “Monster”
Sorry, forgot the link.
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FIH/is_10_74/ai_n17209280
bhf2,
Mahalo brah.
Appreciate all you doing.
Like I said this morning, “lose money” dat you gotta waste all dis time on dis kine junk stuff. 👿
Hawaiianbod: Yeah, I’m sorry! What a bummer! And I’m your second favorite blog host? How come not first?!?! Just kidding. ST is great.
Jason: Oh, the word “school” just kills me. I need to go and buy my pen. Yes, I have a certain type of pen from Japan that I like to use. I’m convinced that I write neater and faster. Ha, there’s a blog topic: school supplies.
And, I just came back from the clinic and I saw a Tsai-ko and some Tsai-kettes. I even got to see Momma Stretch who knew me before I could spell “football”.
We know Sadowski’s legal position now. He’s saying Hamocon is not a properly licensed subcontractor. an he pointing to da State license applications, one in Hamocon’s name, da odda in Sports Turf Hawaii LLC’s name. For guys like me, Hamocon can fix da field cuz he just wen pau fix da odda same kine UH field. And Sadowski stay lookin at da paypahwork and he spotting one legal loophole, he figaz, an he all pi$$ off he neva get da job, so he like show he no mo dan da ress ah us cuz he on da contraktah bored… officious…. 😀 he like his monies wart ah lawyering…. so we gonna give him his $$$$ wurt! bad cases make bad law.
go fo my suggesshun, Mr. McClain.
So Tom Mui, Ralph, Pomai, yu havin truble followin my plantation style pigeon? no akk… 😀 my gramma is purrfek! like GiGi inna bikini! 😀
tom mui,
you’re welcome!
stretch, i really was there to pick up my mom. go ask the other tsaikettes!
First gigi in a bikini, now Pride. without his towel. Ow, my head …
Kelli: The worst part for me is that I have to adjust my schedule. I woke up at 11 this morning; can’t be doing that during the school year. Even though the next few practices are at 7 AM, I think I’m going to try and make those. Yikes, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday getting up at 5 AM. That’ll get my internal clock changing. 😀
I better go to bed now, if I want to wake up early enough. I might end up hitting the Snooze button and staying home anyways. 😉
Don’t tell me the Tsaikettes went to Genji’s!
Hey H-bod! Good to see you finally woke up! Someone was spiking your drinks? Gotta be Bulla!
BHF: I sent your wife another e-mail re: Sandowski matter.
And it is “pidgin” or Hawaiian creole.
Tom Mui,
what else you need for come to your own conclusion? My best informed opinion now is that Darolyn Lendio make 2 prong: 1. da contract authorization was correct; and 2. David McClain make written finding per HRS 103D.. David gotta follow up so we no lose a technicality…. This is more important than his ego…And he, as the chief procurement officer for UH, is the only guy who can do the job.
BHF2 ~ I don’t care what HF or Sadowski said about you, you are still our Plantation Style Pidgen Prosecuter. Drive on big guy!
Will you be flying in on Friday? Can I pick you up at the airport and take you to that meeting? If so, call me.
Jason: Shoot, maybe I should go to practice and get motivated to wake up early. Hee hee…
D-1 ~ When do you, your roomie and #2 youngster fly out? Any transportation issues I can help you with getting to and from HNL and Waipio, just give me a ring.
Have a safe and pleasant trip! I can sympathize with you on those 15 hour bus trips and the numb okole feeling upon arrival!
bhf2,
You’re the best Warriors lead dog there ever was. This entire Sadowski morasse is a text book case of unethical rule bending for personal gain, conflict of interest and using a position of influence to surpress free enterprise and competition, not to mention hurting the vital interests of the most popular and nationally publicized instituton of the State of Hawaii.
This Rat has to be stopped before it soils our favorite playpen.
good evening tsaiko country. finally had time to catch up on all da readings. some funny some informative and some just out dea.
well how was the classes tsaikettes? did you enjoy the information presented tonight? anyone care to share their thoughts.
congrads to d1 for coming up with the origin of the base Okie defense called 5-2 or latter known as the odd defense because of the five man front. It was so named for the first team to design its concept (Okalahoma) and make famous by Bud Wilkenson’s team that three national championships.
one variation was the 5-2 monster or rover which converted a defensive back into another linebacker and place him strategically spread around the field according to the offensive formation strength.
d1 or pride can you describe the 5-2 eagle concept? and no it was not a drinking formation named after Budweiser. 🙂
nitey nite. hasta manana mis amigos.
Well, you all have a great good night, it’s 5 am here.
jm2375 ~ Between you and Esme…well if it were up to…er maybe if I could just slap a…nevah mind! You 2 not going lissen anyway so what da hey! Go head, jump on the furniture wid your dirty feet. Eat all da stuff inside da ice box…clean out da cookie jar…But remembah dis…paybacks goin’ be brutal!…oh, and btw, you tink you could loan me one dollah?
FT ~ It won’t be too much longer before a few members of Bulla’s Bombers goin’ be flyin’ in to your neck of the woods! That will be the signal that the invasion force is close behind.
Like Pomai always sed, the “Warriors Will Romp in the Swamp!”
oh befoa I forget wafan leaves this sunday and heads back to pac north west. he has no way to relay his good byes so saturday was his last aloha to the tsaikos till next summa.
Hi d1-
You guys have a good trip and a safe return. Our friend’s “baby” also just left for mainland. I can hear the concern and sentiment in her voice.
Wishing your son the best.
kden anddodah day ending so need to rest up so can keep up with da keeds.
stay safe, play nice and remember to ask akua to care for your family.
enjoy the song before you go to bed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzC1xWX2dIA
As you well know Koakane in the regular 5-2 concept the two guards are uncovered and the two tackles are covered by the two defensive tackles. Usually you would have the Mac and Mike head up on the two guards with the two DT’s in a 4 or 5 technique.
In the 5-2 eagle you would take the strong-side DT and put him usually in a 3 technique over the frontside guard, sliding the Mac head-up on the strongside OT.
In a double eagle you would cover both guards with your defensive tackles and slide both Mac and Mike over the tackles.
The eagle would help the defense take away all inside runs. With good penetration by both defensive tackles, you should be able to take away most off tackle plays and long traps as well. Both Mac and Mike should be able to slide more quickly to the perimeter. Inside DT’s should also be able to prevent the guards from getting out on the perimeter on wide sweeps.
So ladies, how wuz da clinic? Seems like Kelli was the only one who made it back. Maybe the Tsaikettes are burning the midnight oil helping Coach Mac finalize his Gator game plan.
Curt ~ It is not uncommon for the Tsaikettes to find reason to gather after an event at an undisclosed location, clear the trail dust with a few adult beverages, and den hele on home.
“It ain’t over ’til they say it’s over!”
The clinic was interesting, informative, and entertaining! It started at 7:15 and ended at 9:30.
Thank you, BG, for the ride, Betty and Peaches for the company.
I wrote a long post about the experience and will post it after midnight.
Koakane-
The clinic was awesome! It was informative, entertaining, personal. A lot of it still went over my head, but I got a cool handbook to refer to. I mainly tried to listen to what was being said. I had to also take pictures as a-joe forewarned me that if I didn’t, the twins were going to confiscate my camera and take the pics themselves. Ayah!
Heather Mac began by giving us their history of how they ended up where they are now. It was personal, infused with family values and warmth. Incidentally, it’s probably the only time that when the coaches talked about their kids, the whole audience went, “Awwwwwwh”.
(Will add more shortly)
About 450 wahine attended, terrific for a week night. If it is held again next year on a Saturday, expect 1,000 to show up.
Maybe there was no clinic at all. Maybe it was Ladies Nite with da Chippendales. No wonder…they’re still at the Stan Sheriff Center.
I must be getting tired. Good night all.
Alas, I took 2 photos — 1 of the McMackins at the podium and 1 of the crowd — but they were dark so I cannot post them.
Tsaikettes, if you have any questions or clarification on anything that was discussed tonight, do not be afraid to ask. Pose your questions online and I’m sure one or more of the Tsaikos or Tsaikettes would be able to answer you. Remember there are no stupid questions, so do not be ashamed to ask. Any one who laughs or makes fun of you will get the “boot” from A-Sports.
Did you know that the coaches consider Tim Grasso to be the BEST punter in the nation because he can kick the ball to anywhere the coaches want — to the left side or to the 5 yard line, etc.
We all got a football manual, a poster of the team, and a schedule care plus a seminar — all for $10.
Pretty good deal.
Gigi, Addahknowsports:
So you ladies made it back. Sounds like you had a good time. Too bad my better half couldn’t join you two and the others. She slept early tonight so she get to the office by 4:30 am. Nitey nite.
I take that back….I will add more tomorrow. I’m so tired, my head is about to hit the desk. Gotta get up early tomorrow.
I just want to say that this is the kind of experience that someone like me who knows nothing about football should have. The Macs are very personable, warm, down to earth people. They took a topic that can be extremely confusing, added their own brand of warmth, humor and values , then presented it in a very non-intimidating personal manner (despite the large number of people that attended). Coach Mac went around to say hi to everyone (got to take a picture with him, too).
Okay, the room is starting to spin. I will write more tomorrwor.
WAHINE FOOTBALL CLINIC 2008 — click on my name for detailed info.
Awwww, hell…
tomorrwor = tomorrow
Curt-
I kept my eyes on alert mode. There were a lot of ladies there. I’m glad I didn’t think I saw her when she really wasn’t there.
Anyways, esme and out.
I think men would have enjoyed this clinic, especially when the coaches showed videos of the different strategies and plays.
Curt and the rest of the Tsai-kos/Tsai-kettes: Pictures with my two-sense, pretend-like-I-actually-know-stuff comments will be up on Campus Life 101 around 5 a.m.
ST and Tsai-kos are welcome to save any pictures. And don’t worry, I put in a link to The Warrior Beat because there was a reason why I was there — I don’t know too much about football.
Kelli, it will be great to compare notes!
According to the Contractors License Board agenda for Friday’s meeting, there is no specific item listed for the Ching/Cooke dispute. Instead, the agenda item is listed as 6-C under Committee Reports: Synthetic Field Surfaces – License required to install synthetic turf on sports fields.
Logan Hamocon will be in attendance. If you wish to speak at the monthly meeting, call 586-2700 for more information. If all you are planning to do is sit and watch, just show up by 8:25 am to get a seat. The meeting starts at 8:30 am.
Back to lurking.
Heather Mack did a great job with the clinic tonight. According to Derek, there were about 500 in attendance tonight, including 100 walk-ins. Great seeing Myki, Peaches, Gigi, Esme, WassupDoc and other Tsaikettes there. And, no Stretch, I didn’t go in drag.
Good Morning Tsaikos!!
I am looking through the handbook that was passed out and it looks like the best part is that they give a list of “Common Lingo”. That should help a little rather than hear “watchamacallit”, “thingy”,”youknow”, ….
I am off to the wrong island today. G-nalo and Sleez will be on Maui today so I reminded them about lunch. They said they will be on the Lahaina side around that time then flying back early. I warned them about going out with you to the darkside.
See everyone later…
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=M1&Dato=20080820&Kategori=NEWS01&Lopenr=808200805&Ref=PH
I was checking out the pictures of the Women’s Clinic on the HA site and check out who has a big smile in the background REPRESENTING!!! None other than world famous Esme!!!
Great Morning All!
Stretch,
Also noticed a “heavy-footed” Tsaikette behind Monteilh in this pic.
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=M1&Date=20080820&Category=NEWS01&ArtNo=808200805&Ref=PH&Params=Itemnr=5#gallerytop
Oh! and the Twins!
(not sure who’s between A-sports and midori7)
😳
Sorry about “broking the blog”
Eh Stretch – no such thing as the “wrong island”! You can be “off island” like some of us, but no way can you be on the “wrong island”. IMHO….
~•~ 😯 8) 😀 ~•~ Good Morning Tsaikos and Warrior Nation!!! ~•~ 😀 8) 😯 ~•~
Great article by Princess Leila this morning about Vaughn Meatoga.
Camaraderie like that will help carry this team a long ways.
GO WARRIORS!
Howzit brew!
I’ll be getting “off island” myself today and headed to the “Beeg” island wea you stay.
Too bad my plane going be aiming moa North though (PDX); those pics of that Palace BBQ buffet wen look pretty good 😀
d1島 – Yeah, I agree. Her whole series of personal visits/interviews with players has been great. I can’t wait to see them on video….. 😯 🙁 🙁
Well, short kine HiHo befoa come home and zip up da bags den hele to da airport…..
Have a great day erryboddy!
…….~~~~~~~~>>>>>>>Jamaica’s Usain “Lightening” Bolt OOOO>>>>>>>>•••••••••~~~~~~~esme! 😀
Aloha Kakahiaka!!!
I wen spock Esme, A-sports & the oddah Tsaikettes in the pics this morning. Looked & sounded like a great clinic. Hope “Coach” Heather does this again next year so I can go.
d1shima ~ safe journey to Oregon! This is the nice time of year there. My son just flew back to OR on Monday, but now he’s doing a bicycle road trip for a month in WA before heading back to work on the coast.
Have a wonderful day in Hawai’i nei, and whereever you lurk.
Rainbow Cliff, you are still in my prayers. Hope everything is going ok.
Haha, nice photos and reports! Now I gotta get ready for practice; see you later!
I (and a few of my friends) attended Heather McMackin’s football clinic last night. What a classy and close family the McMackins are! Coach has a simple philosopy to football, but it can also be applied to life.
Lots of information and thanks to the Lee brothers we know more about how the defensive lineups work and the reads the quarterback goes thru on offense. We watched film of offense, defense and special teams along with diagrams. By the questions the audience asked, it’s easy to tell that the audience was very knowledgable about the game already. I look forward to the season starting, I’ll have my trusty guide with me. Thanks Mrs. McMackin, I and my friends will be there next year.
I was glad to meet Midori7 and Uhfan808. Nice to meet you finally and look forward to coming to some of the Tsaiko events in the future.
d1-
chawan’s mom was on the end, then me, then Esme…midori…uhfan…myki.
JaM and Brie sat behind us. Brie wen’ score. She won a jersey.
Good Morning Tsaikos and Tsaikettes!
OK, so I couldn’t resist checking in on Da Geckos’ Tuesday practice.
Still much attention on Percy Harvin’s status.
Another area of focus is the DB’s
Good Morning Tsaiko Nation!
Hi Addahknowsports! I’m glad you guys had a great time last night! Were you ever able to hook up with Lurker-ette?
Depth could determine the kind of front Hawaii will see from the Gecko D
Hmmm…mysterious stickers on the practice helmets mught be Hawaii’s equivalent of this Gecko ritual.
Thanks for the ID, A-sports.
Everyone seems really “enthusiastic” about Keao Monteilh modeling the uniform except UHFan808. What is she spying with her camera?
Coach Meyer hasn’t released a depth chart yet but that didn’t stop Jeremy Fowler of the Orlando Sentinel from coming up with one of his own.
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_uf/2008/08/you-like-depth.html#more
Good morning Tsaikos everywhere. Its just after high noon in Florida. The 20th. Less than 10 days to go. woot wooot!
Go Warriors!
Hi Ronnie!
Good to see you on this morning! I didn’t meet get to meet Lurk-ette or GMA Honey. I think the twins met GMA Honey. I did get to meet chawan’s mom.
I really enjoyed last night’s event. I’m wondering now if I should try to make it to some practices.
D1
thanks for the scoops on Florida this a.m..
JUGS
dat Shirley over at Roger Hill’s spot. She’s da bomb. sjmacro an I callz her yestaday, tell her we get prollems wit a JUG and she gets right on it!!
If somebody like take da JUGs to dem (dare business is in da bushes, Roger Hill Enterprises), day putting the seats at Iolani, they are a class group of peeps. no foolin. Mr. Hill is one Warrior Fan! They even willin for send da boyz to UH to pick up da machine fo a small fee.
So if any you guyz see doze marvelus JUGS lookin like day need sum luvin an attenshun 😀 jus tink ah me 😀 an get rite on it! call up Shirley at Roger Hill Enterprises. together we Tsaikos can fix doze tings right away. the players need em, dats fo shuuah. Shirley senz me da bill, i call yu guyz an an … pau 😀
JUGS
sjmacro, you da designated JUGS fixah! i seen yo soff hanz. bradda, yu gotta ruff em up, sand paper da rubba, make em so mo easy fo grab lie dat! 😀
plus, seems like yo da only bugga who wen read da manual. 😀 study da parts! 😀 learn why da bugga flies da ballz lie dat. 😀
learn how fo fish, you feed yourself fo life. same ting with JUGS. 😀
Looking at that pic again, you sure that wasn’t chawan sneaking in??
Looking at the pic of Monteilh, good thing the lady in purple w/ the camera wasn’t looking back to her right. It might seemed she was checking out his arse or something…..
Thanks Lurkee Lew for the heads up on this coming Friday’s meeting at Contractor’s Board.
Later on I’m going to clean up the protest letter, patch em together (its 2 1/2 pages, single space) and put em all in one spot on today’s blog, if ST gets up early enuf to post anew.
anyway:
RODNEY TAM is the Deputy AG assigned to the Contractor’s Board.
I’m posting the whole letter here so you guyz can make a copy of the entire letter.
I faxed a copy of the letter and exhibits to Jim Donovan, Kevin Soares (Lt Gov Aiona’s Chief of Staff), Tom Mui, Stretch. If somebody wants a copy, post your fax #.
I’m thinking that the Contractor’s Board meeting is going to be a rigged deal for Dennis Sandowski. His friends who testified for him last March when he was voted in for reappointment to the Board – ie Joe Kindrich, are gonna be backin him, under the guise of “this is the kind of license required for installing a synthetic turf field.”
You know what I’m thinking? Sandowski get the paper… him an his frenz wen make up….
Hamocon got the experience….
Sandowski get da mouth!!!
I also realize that making nice nice is for chilvalry. I wouldn’t make the first team if I wuz all nice nice. This is not gonna be a courtroom battle. This is gonna be smash mouth football on the line of public opinion. Fixing the field – those words won’t mean squat if we don’t fix the field right away . Our Warriors need the field fixed now, not next year, not 2010, not 2011. while our brothers are working hard, da talkers are wearing Zig Zane, Nieman Marcus Brooks Brothers, thinking billable hours.
All hoooey!!!
d1島 –
Aloha, my braddah. Again, mahalo for yesterdays impromptu ultra mini CC. Was ono! No can go wrong with ova there. Please have a safe and productive trip to the northwest. Spread some aloha with some Oregonians while you’re there.
‘Gmornin Tsaikos and Tsaikettes!
No tell me had one undercover CC and I wasn’t invited…
The Sadowski (CO-HA) protest letter.
Bays Deaver Lung Rose Holma
letterhead
8/13/08
Mr. David McClain
President, University of Hawaii
Bachman Hall, Room 202
2444 Dole St.,
Honolulu, Hi. 96822
Re: Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 08-145 for Cooke Field Replace Turf
Dear Mr. McClain,
We represent CO-HA Builders, Inc dba Applied Surfacing Technology (:CO-HA”) with respect to the above-referenced procurement (the “Project”). This letter serves as CO-HA’s protest regarding the procurement under Haw. Rev. Stat (”HRS”) Sec103D-701(a).
We understand that bids for the Project were opened on Friday, August 1, 2008 We also understand that the bid submitted by RMY Construction, Inc. was deemed to be the low bidder for the Project. [footnote: We understand that no award has been made to RMY for the Project. CO-HA reserves the right to supplement this protest and/or submit a post award protest under HRS Sec. 103D-701(a).] For the reasons discussed below, however, the University cannot award the Project to RMY because RMY did not submit a responsive bid as required by the Hawaii Procurement Code.
1. The Procurement Code Required RMY to List a Licensed Specialty Subcontractor in Its Bid.
The Hawaii Procurement Code, HRS Chapter 103D, requires all bids for construction work to:
Include the name of each person or firm to be engaged by the bidder as a joint contractor or subcontractor in the performance of the contract and the nature and scope of the work to be performed by each. HRS 103D-302(b). Further, a bidder must retain properly licensed specialty subcontractors to perform work for which the bidder is not licensed to perform itself. See Okada Trkg v. Bd of Water, 97 Haw. 450 (2002) (”a general engineering contractor cannot perform specialized work for which it is not, automatically or otherwise, duly licensed and which it lacks the requisite skill to undertake:). Any bid that fails to list properly licensed specialty contractors to perform specialty work is therefore deemed nonresponsive under the Procurement Code. See Id. at 463; Oka Trkg v. Bd of Water Supply, 101 Haw. 68, 80 (Ct App 2002).
RMY is a licensed general engineering contractor with a “AC” licensing designation. A copy of RMY’s licensing informatoin obtained from the Contractor Licensing Board’s online records is attached as Exhibit A. RMY’s license allows it to perform certain work, including 17 t y pes of specialty work. See H. Admin. Rule Sec. 16-77-32. However, RMY is hnot licensed to install synthetic turf, which constitutes a significant percentage of the work on the project. As such, RMY was required to obtain and list a properly licensed specialty subcontractor in its bid.
I not attaching the exhibits to this post, my fingers.
to be continued. just a little more
bighilofan2:
August 19th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Karin Holma’s letter for Dennis Sadowski, registered agent, secretary treasurer and director of CO-HA, continues….
2. RMY Failed to List a Licensed Specialty Subcontractor.
ON 8/8/08, Mr. Dennis Sadowski, an officer of CO-HA, spoke with Kirk Yuen at the UH to discuss RMY’s bid. Mr. Yuen informed Mr. Sadowski that RMY listed an entity called “Sports Turf Hawaii” as the “synthetic turf” subcontractor. On 8/11/08 we received from the University a copy of the subcontractor list submitted by RMY as part of its bid.
[footnote: RMY did not specify whether Sports Turf Hawaii was a joint contractor or a subcontractor as required on OPRPM Form 54. CO-HA presumes that Sports Turf Hawaii is a subcontractor.] See Exhibit B at page 2 (listing Sports Turf Hawaii, License No. C02848/C-27).
Sports Turf Hawaii is apparently the registered trade name for a corporate entity called Sports Turf Hawaii, LLC. See Exhibit C. Because Sports Turf Hawaii is a trade name only, the real entity performing the specialty work on the Project will be its registrant, Sports Turf Hawaii, LLC. Further, Sports Turf Hawaii’s licensing depnds on the licensing staatus of its registrant, Sports Turf Hawaii, LLC. However, Sports Turf Hawaii, LLD does not possess any contractor licenses, nor dies oit appear to have a registered Reponsible Managing Employee.
The license identified in RMY’s bid, C-2848, is held by Sports Turf Hawaii, LLC’s manager, Logan P. Hamocon. See Exhibit D. Mr. Hamocon’s license, however, cannot be transferred to Sports Turf Haaii, LLC. See H. Admin. R. 16-77-73. [footnote: Mr. Hamocon was apparently doing management consulting work as Sports Turf Hawaii from Dec. 1999 to Dec. 2000. However, that trade name has long since expired. See Exhibit E (showing Sports Turf Hawii trade name with an expiration date of Dec 13, 2000]
Given that RMY has failed to list a licensed specialty subcontractor in its bid, it cannot be considered a resopnsive bidder under the Procurement Code. See Okada Trkg v. Bd Water Supply, 101 Haw. 68, 80 (Ct App. 2002).
3. Conclusion.
CO-HA requiests that the University rject RMY’s nonrespnsive bid and award the Project to the next lowest responsible bidder or as otherwise provided for in the Procurement Code. If the University will not reject RMY’s nonresponsive bid, the University is nonetheless required to halt all action on the Project unless and until the chief procurement officer “makeas a written determination that the award of the contract without delay is necessary to protect the substantial interests of the State.” HRS Sec 103D-701(f).
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please contact me should you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
Karin L. Holma
cc: client; Messrs. Duff Zwald and Kurt Minato,
Office of Procurement and Real Property
Another great picture by the HA – Rausch must have been shining yesterday!!
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?template=zoom&Site=M1&Date=20080820&Category=SPORTS0201&ArtNo=808200406&Ref=V1&Profile=1032
oops da bugga wen fly outta my computah before i wen make corrections. will try again in a few.
😀
The Sandowski protest letter from
Bays Deaver Lung Rose Holma
It won’t be easy to resolve this turf issue in time to get the turf in so it can be used when it starts raining this season. The grass fields will be chewed up from use too with soccer and football.
The bottom line is did the low bidder have a licensed subcontractor in the required specialty? If not is the bid defective or can this one element be made up for some other way so in substance the bid requirements are met?
2 typos, no mo spell check… not bad… 😀 main ting score kazillion points on offense….
Pomai, I can change my score…. 38-35 😀
Go Warriors…
Good morning Tsaikos. Good to hear that all of the young ladies had a great clinic with the Mc’s. The turnout number is very impressive.
BHF2, as usual you are in top form. I lucky I not at the other end of your disertations. Go get um and thanks for doing the right thing for UH.
Last reminder, muu call at Watercress Restaurant, 1pm today. Kekoa will be here and he going try have his niece and husband (movie star) be here also.
Stretch, thanks for the info. For g’nalo and sleez, we may still be there at Watercress after they pau their job, so they can stop by before boarding their airy craft home. Just tell them get one darkside merchant next door. hahahhahaaahhhhh.
Kinda Shy,
maybe yu like tell hubba hubba dat David McClain can fix the field now. tell hubba hubba for tell Coach Mack dat David McClain can fix the field now. See “Conclusion” in #451. McClain is the Chief Procurement Officer for UH.
Capitol-ist/Wassup Doc,
You know good and well the meeting on Friday is gonna be a love fest for Sadowski. But if get plenny us guyz, they going limit conversation and pretend they listening and smiling, no do nuttin, and tings go sliding out da door… nuttin gets done, field still stay broke… if UH reverses itself, goin look bad for UH. so day in a no win win situation… You no dat… I no dat…. bottom line, Sadowski stay lookin for room for say “i tole you so” So sumbudy bettah tell bradda Hamocon no go alone… he going get flustered befo he starts….
Dis is classic lawyering…. if you no more facts, jus look em in da eye, move da lips an argue about…
anything else because da bottom line is Sadowski wen loze da bid, bradda Hamocon wen fix Murakami good.
da real question is, if Hamocon hisself fixes Ching Cooke, will da manufacturer and RMY’s insurers honor da warranty?
DPK,
Tom Mui,
got your gmails. thx back to you later this eve.
esme woooshhhh!
thanks again to the tsaikettes for saving a seat for my mom.
stretch,
i wasn’t sneaking in. they let the guys who were waiting outside in toward the end, as the program ran late. brother mike tsai was in there as well doing his report.
chawan – I made that comment because you and your mom look alike.
gigi-hawaii ©: Of course! Check out my blog today and maybe you can lend me a hand with the special teams part.
Rutgers is being scrutinized very closely now for their off-the-books spending and secret deals…this goes well beyond Travel-gate for UH with the Sugar Bowl list.
Morning Tsaikos!
Thank you to Heather McMackin, Coach Mack, the coaching staff & their wives for taking the time out of their busy schedules to participate in last night’s Football Clinic!
Lots of info & lots of fun! Really interesting to have offensive/defensive schemes & kickoff returns broken down & explained by the Lee brothers & Coach Malloe with practice & game footage.
Keith Ah Soon & Keao Monteilh are REALLY good sports! We had front row seats for the uniform demonstration. The UA jerseys are difficult to pull over the shoulder pads but as Coach Miano said, the closer the fit the less fabric to grab on to.
The Tsaikos were well represented last night! Even met a few lurkers who came up to say hi. Great to meet GMA Honey also!
GO WARRIORS!
Reggie Bush and his parents are appealing the decision that denied their attempt to keep their court details secret. Reggie Bush has spent FAR more in lawyer’s fees than what the other guy was asking (maybe 3x more already from one article I read!), so it is clear that he and his parents *really* do not want the truth to come out! That kind of indicates that Reggie, his parents, and maybe even USC might not want the NCAA to find out what happened when Reggie played for USC.
I guess we don’t get a new post until after practice finishes at 9 and ST gets all his interviews.
Loa – I REALLY need to wait for ST to call with the practice report today since I am on Kauai….
On Kaua’i? At least you’re changing your alibis… 😆 j/k
bhf2-
Like I said in the Email, you got the will and the skill to do the drill. We here support you 100%. Where is WD these days anyway?
morning gang!
glad to hear all the tsaikettes had a good time last night
how come no reports on the after clinic festivities
Stretch – lol, so is there a particular area of Kauai being surveyed today?
like wailua, princeville, kukuilono or maybe a lagoon
howzit DPK
Hey Loa,
Looks like it’s just us chikkins this morning.
DPK – yep, but i’m sure some folks be jumping in anytime soon since practice should be over by now or maybe everyone waiting for the new post
sorry to leave you hanging sir but i gotta do an esme
have a happy day
469
Hey! Where’s Wednesday’s Ramblings?
Good Morning Tsai-Kos!
Aloha Everybody! Hope everyone is having a Warrior Day!
Ok…esme and out.
loa…I think Stretch may be surveying the particular place known as upper field….MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA j/k
Good morning Tsaikos and Tsaikettes…glad to hear the ladies had a good and educational time last night.
GO WARRIORS!!!
Just a reminder gang…the first Tsaiko TVgate of the year will be held on August 30th at the bright and early hour of 6:00 a.m. Yes, that’s right, UHFan808 and jojo….6 in the morning…LOL.
Anyway, we have reserved one half of Genji’s for this viewing. So far, 33 people have made RSVPs for the event. If you haven’t RSVPd yet, please let me know. The cost will be $20 but you get an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet. The bar will also be open for those who wish to imbibe.
So, come and watch our Warriors as the play in The Swamp with a bunch of crazy Warrior fans. All are welcome to attend, and if you’re a lurker, just come on in, we don’t bite…well, maybe DPK does…j/k….
2008 WARRIOR FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER
UH vs Florida
GENJIS
6:00 a.m.
Menu is as follows:
Miso soup
fresh fruit
muffins
scrambled eggs
vienna sausage
SPAM
portugese sausage
Genji fried rice
steamed rice
endless coffee
Come out and enjoy the fun, friendship, food, family, and football….
See Steve M’s site for more details and contact info to make the RSVP.
*DPK blushes at ewagirl’s post… * 😳
Meant to post this earlier. Thanks to Ferd for writing a story on this fisaco..
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?
AID=/20080820/SPORTS02/808200391/1034/SPORTSFRONT
Free play link time–maybe that will get a new post. Please ignore my next 5 posts if you do not want the off-topic stuff.
It is even more shameful now to me that Federal inspectors blamed tomatoes for the salmonella outbreak…since we already had known about the salmonella-infected peppers coming from Mexico! Given that information, shouldn’t they have looked into peppers earlier instead of ruining the tomato industry? If 10% of the peppers and chiles from Mexico tested positive for a year for salmonella, I’d say that is a high-risk food category!
Scientists have found a way to create blood from stem cells–they might actually be able to use stem cells to generate an endless supply of O- blood, the rare blood type that can be used for anyone! Right now there are no stem cell lines that are O-, but they can create versatile type O blood.
The Mayor of a city in the Australian Outback got into trouble when he talked about how they needed ugly women to move to their area.
This man appears to have gotten a NINE FOOT tapeworm due to eating an undercooked salmon!
A stillborn baby (delivered at 23 weeks due to internal bleeding by the mother) in Israel was pronounced dead and placed in a hospital refrigerator…and several hours later she started moving around! The low temperature in the refrigerator apparently slowed her metabolism down and helped her survive. The baby weighed just 1.3 pounds!
Free play links pau.
Stretch-
The link you posted has an error. Could you please repost?
Humdeedoodeedom…
just waiting for our ride to the airport (btw, Kekoa, Mahalo for the offer) and….
A NEW POST!!!
j/k
heheheh
Got erryboddy excited for nothin’… 😆
Mahalo to everyone for the well wishes.
Will check you folks out from da oddah side oddah pond…
hmm Garret, I wonder if I should give up eating sashimi. Don’t want a 9 foot tapeworm.
MANOA
I think the question should be whether the low bidder NEEDED a specialty license.
As I understand it – and I’m trying to get the minutes of the Board Meeting of 10-07 – there was no requirement in that specialty and that one of the board members brought it up, wrote the requirements etc. However, it was never formally adopted nor made a rule.
If that is the case, then the letter to President McClain is full of sound and fury (but) … [fill in your own conclusion!]
gigi,
I’m *definitely* not giving up sashimi! I can’t wait until Friday when we have some friends over–Lori decided to have a Hawaiian food night:
Lori’s poke (I cannot wait!)
sashimi (since my kids prefer raw fish to poke)
kalua pig
lau lau
rice
whatever our friends bring
Have a great trip d1shima!
Tom Mui,
Before the bids were submitted the news about the new rule came out and UH clearly said that it was an “advisory” and not a “rule”. I hope that the UH folks who spoke up then were advised well, as that would mean that the protest could be overruled quickly.
tom mui –
i agree on the NEEDED, the bid package should be reviewed to see if it was required, i think one of the bloggers had a copy of the proposal and plans.
stay tuned folks its far from over
testing…
Back on 7/22 it was published that the Contractors License Board felt that the additional license requirement (the Sadowski rule) was just a guideline and not a rule.
still slow for me, but it works…
great pix of practice!
laterz
one thing i don’t understand is that if the rules did not change
how come the guys who did the baseball stadium cannot do cooke field
hmmm, practice must have gone into overtime today
Tom Mui, Thanks.
I raised the issue of the license because it looked like at least in form, there might have been a licensed entity. I also raised the issue of whether it was a defect in the bid not to have one– which is your point. Good analysis, especially since someone feels it is necessary for a board to take action to require the specialty.
There are a lot of very specialized licenses which are often ignored as common practice or met in form only as may have been done here. Afterall, experience may be more important than a particular license. And in practice, for all types of construction, there are continual technological changes for various systems that do not require specialty licenses, instead you look at the experience qualification. So as a policy matter it would be arbitrary to declare this bid defective.
Signifying nothing……
My one and only Shakespeare line I know…
🙂
“Another UH rule this year: When catching passes from the JUGS machine, helmets must be removed. That’s one way to assure that the receivers will be focused…”
Totally disagree. It wouldn’t simulate game-like conditions. No WR catches the ball without helmet on in a real game. I suggest trying to see and catch the ball when looking through your facemask. I believe DBess and RGM practiced that way with the JUGS machine and they were total studs. Correct me if I’m wrong though.
Lower budget hotel/motel away from the strip in Las Vegas for one night. Recommendations? Heading there tomorrow night…
Thanks
Hi IsleStyle! Long time no read!
Just speculation on my part, but this sounds like boot camp in the old days when they used live rounds to teach soldiers to keep their heads down.
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