Domestic Terrorists

I usually do not post about political issues, preferring mostly to keep my thoughts to myself or to share them with Bruce, but the controversy over the Hawaii Superferry is really pissing me off.

This week approximately 65 surfers, swimmers and canoe paddlers created a human blockade to prevent the superferry from docking in Nawiliwili Harbor on Kauai. They are probably feeling quite smug and victorious for their success in turning the ferry away from their island, however, it is a shallow victory and one that should not be celebrated.

Yes, these individuals have a right to their protest and their feelings about the ferry, but it should have been conducted on shore. They did not have the right to block a harbor entrance and prevent a ship from docking. The Coast Guard and the DLNR officers who were present in the harbor should have done a whole lot more to clear the way for safe passage of the ship. All of these domestic terrorists should have been hauled out of the water, handcuffed and taken to jail. Sadly, only 11 were arrested and they may not even see charges, since it has been dubbed a "peaceful protest." Lucky they live Hawaii...try this in Los Angeles or New York City and you risk your life. I hope the judge throws the book at them, but I'm not holding my breath.

At other ferry locations, protesters were seen pounding on the cars of the passengers as they boarded the ship - another action that is not OK.

People are very passionate about their feelings for the superferry - either for or against - and that's OK. Sign wave, honk horns, sign petitions, write letters, make phone calls, pursue it in court, but don't get combative - how would you like it if someone pounded on your car or verbally assaulted your family just because they were out for a day of adventure? You can't just run out on the runway to stop an airplane because you feel like it...the same should apply to our harbors.

Think about it.

Home Again

We're home, safe and sound, but dog tired! We arrived about 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening and, after a quick recap with Bruce's mom and lots of pets for Cody, dropped into bed.

I worked on Thursday, came home, ate dinner, then dropped at a little after 7:00. I'm feeling much peppier today and should be back to my regular routine by this weekend.

There is lots to share about our trip, but I'll parcel it off in small doses! Lots of quilt activity it coming soon - deadlines are looming and it won't be long until I'm off to Art Quilt Tahoe. Don't kid yourself, the holidays will be here before we know it!

We're in Jackson

We've been through Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks and seen tons of wildlife!

Bruce shot a picture of this buck as we were leaving Wind River Canyon on the way to Cody at the beginning of the trip. A beautiful 5-point, still in velvet.

We are having a good time although find Jackson to be a very stuffy and kind of obnoxious town as far as the people go. However, we did have dinner at a family restaurant called The Virginian last night, which was friendly and delicious and reasonable!

We're on our way back through Utah today, then on to Dad's in Bullhead.

Will post more soon.

No Pictures...YET!

We are in stunning Park City, Utah, tonight, staying at the Lodges at Deer Valley. What a terrific place! Our drive from Las Vegas was smooth and uneventful. Las Vegas was...well...Las Vegas. The hotel, Green Valley Resort, was very nice, but it would have been even better if there were no other people there. But that's a story for another day.

Park City is wonderful. We had dinner at Butcher's Chop House and ate on the outside patio in the fresh mountain air. Our room is great and has a king size sleigh bed.

We're leaving tomorrow morning for Cody after a quick stop for breakfast in Park City. Hopefully we can pick up lunch for the road...all there was today was McDonald's, Burger King and Dairy Queen at truck stops. Yuck. We ate a Clif Bar instead.

We're off to a great start. Will post more soon.

A hui hou!

Away We Go!

We leave tomorrow morning for our trip to the mainland. We'll be taking lots of pictures and will try to post as we go. Our trip will take us from Las Vegas through Utah, to Cody, Wyoming; then back down through Utah to Bullhead City, Arizona; then back home.

Two glorious weeks!

Aloha!