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Monday, January 14, 2013

1-14-2013 DB's Dailies:

It was a thoroughly unfun day for Rabbit Island observations today, with rain, crankin' winds and crappy visibility. The SW winds, funneled through the Makapuu Notch registered 44 mph on the pier. Inspite of all that, I found Buster (RV08), 20 ft right of 1BS on my 1st look and Kolohe (RW22) at the back of Rocky Right Beach on my return at 0930. Kolohe remained all day, but Buster was not visible on my 1500 check. Despite lots of lookin' by Kimo, Gayle & myself, that was the SE quadrant cast for today.

At 0837 Team Billand checked in with the report of Kermit (R010) and Makaiwi together at #1708, and M&M (R020) fronting #1760, White Plains.

Ocean Safety called at 1527 reporting an animal just hauling out at Nanakuli Beach Park. The Billands confirmed Benny (RE74) at 1600.

I received Kim Hunt photos today of R5AY at Hauula on 1-13-13. Despite her shabby, green coat, she is lookin' much better and has obviously put on some much needed weight. I looked up some numbers today and found that had all things gone normally post weaning, she would have molted on or about 12-10-12. With all that has befallen her, it will be interesting to see when her body tells her its time.

Speaking of old news, Dera sent shots of chubby Sadie (RB12) on her recent visit to Moku Nui, on 1-8/9-13. Thanks to Bob Twogood and his kayak crew, and of course Donna.

R5AY putting on some weight... I am SURE this photo is a relief to many... I know many of the folks who were on the front line taking care of her, must be feeling pretty darn good. Personally I want to thank you all, from the good doctor, NOAA folks and of course the dedicated volunteers that have been able to put all that great training to use.!! This momma is very special to so many of us for many different reason, but she is MOST special for turning out some very tough offspring!