CALIFORNIA AND KAUAI

05/08/2012 THROUGH 05/22/2012 OUR TRIP TO CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII

Quest has been berthed at Golden Isles Marina on St. Simons Island in Georgia while we made our journey to California to help Ed (Dan’s dad) celebrate his 80^th birthday and then on to Kauai to cheer on our grandson, Keola, during his high school graduation!

Ed’s party was a huge success, thanks to Jan and Debi’s hard work.  It was so good to see Ed’s face light up as one old friend after another came into his line of sight. 

AND THE PARTY BEGINS

DENNIS AND ANITA RUMMENS CHATTING WITH MARTIN

GRANDPA ED WITH ELLEN

ED REMINISCES WITH SCOTT, MILE AND BOBBY

Dan and I enjoyed visiting with everyone and especially appreciated the lodgings with the Hoffstadts, the Colemans and Mike and Chris.  Thanks for letting us use your luscious Porsche, Chris!! 

We were lucky to be at the "right place at the right time" to watch Brian Coleman and Jay coach Morgan's softball team, the Knockoutz. in the playoff game.  Brings back pleasant memories!  We also had a marvelous Mother's Day brunch with their family just before heading to the airport for our flight to Kauai.

JAN, KRISTEN, JUDY , MORGAN, CHERYL AND MAKENNA
BRIAN, KYLIE, JAY AND DAN

Mother's Day night found us in Kauai celebrating with Hula Pie at Dukes.  Poor Dwayne had to work a banquet at the Hyatt but we all ate his share of the pie!!

MAKOA, TAKARA, KEOLA, ERIN AND MAILE (TALIA)

Graduation in Hawaii is so unique to the islands.  After the ceremony the grads gather on the football field to greet their family and friends who adorn them with leis, hugs and wishes for a prosperous future. 

KEOLA AND HIS "SIGN"

HAPPY TO BE THERE TO CELEBRATE

MAKOA, TAKARA AND MAILE WITH KEOLA

KEOLA DECORATED WITH HAWAIIAN LEIS

After 16 hours of air and taxi travel we arrived back at Quest on Tuesday. May 22.  We found everything fine there and enjoyed a thunderous storm that night.