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Monday, July 30, 2012

7-30-2012 DB's Dailies: Aukai&Kolohe@RI, Buster@SC, Kaiwi@SC&LL,Pohaku@Banyan Tree, 2AW@Yokes, Irma@DH, Ewa Girl,UM&Kekoa@RR, T21M&Rocky@IRQ

On my first look at Rabbit Island, at 0624 I saw what would later prove to be Kolohe (RW22) in the Morning Glory, 40 ft left of 1BS.

At 0705 I found Buster (RV08) doing 7 minute dives at Spitting Cave.

While I was watching Buster, Gayle called at 0714 to say that she was with Kaiwi (RK96) who was down at the ladder, at SC.

Posse member Kimo called to report that both Buster and Kaiwi departed around the point, headed east at 0857.

I was back to Makai Pier at 1100. At 1115 I finally found Aukai just moving up from behind the water front rocks at Rocky Right Beach, on RI. She had probably been there all along, but didn't become visible until the tide drove her higher.

Zeeny called at 1203 to report that Kaiwi (RK96) was now at Spitting Cave, and sent confirming photos. Gayle also sent shots.

Vera checked in at 0757 to advise that T21M was at Iroquois Point.

At 0844 Team Billand found Pohaku (RO28), apparently overnighted for D#5 at Banyan Tree Beach, KoOlina. When they came back for a 1511 recheck she was gone. Posse member , Linda called the Billands to report that Pohaku had relocated to Secret Beach, at 1707.

Team Billand reported 2AW at 3rd Dips, Yokes, at 1319.

Though I'd heard nothing from Diamond Head this morning, I did find 1200 email from Rachel, saying that Irma (R010) had apparently overnighted, but departed at approximately 1130, according to witnesses.

At 1356 Vera called to report that IRQ security had called her about Rocky (RH58) at IRQ. Vera's shots confirm Rocky & T21M snoozin' together at IRQ.

Dera called at 1453 to advise that Eileen had called around 1400 to report Ewa Girl (RS00), with an U/M with red tags, and Kekoa (RK72) at the Reef Runway.

I spoke with Tracy late in the day, and she mentioned in passing that Lona (R017) had pupped at Kalaupapa between the 20th & 22nd.

In the "Yesterday's News" department, Zeeny visited Mom & Pup at Mokuleia yesterday. You've seen her videos. Here are just a few of her shots from the visit.

I'm sure some will say "OMG....... morrrrrrre pup photos?" Well, there is nothing more warm & fuzzy that Mom and Pup shots, so when properly edited there just can't be too many pup shots. Vera Cober, one of the most talented photographer/posse persons out there visited R912&Pup today. Yep.... there are more pup shots.... Enjoy !!!! We also have Diane who was on today's schedule.

Kaiwi @ spitting cave

see it really is her

T21 @ Iroquois

T21 full body

are you checking me out?

T21 and Rocky

Rocky rockstar getting some rest

2AW @ Yokes

Big butt

the caution tape was put up before Team Billand got there.... apparently 2AW was being looked after. FYI - we strongly discourage the use of plastic caution tape, first we want to avoid the crime scene look, two not good to be using the plastic, and three it almost draws more attention than needed.

RO28 @ Banyan Tree... I had to double take on this photo. There is a pic of Kerby from a couple of years ago that looks very much like this one.... who knows maybe they related?

She takes after Maka'iwi with her poses... speaking of, when is that girl going to come home!

Sunday, July 29, 2012

7-29-2012 DB's Dailies: Aukai@RI, Buster&Kaiwi@SC, Irma@DH, RO28@Banyan, Ewa Girl, Kekoa&UU@RR, Ua Malie@TB

Wind and rain made observations challenging today. Only damned fools and Monk Seals would have been out this morning. My fellow damned fools and I, along with Buster (RV08) and Kaiwi (RK96) spent the morning at Spitting Cave. Buster and Kaiwi were playing together at the ladder when I arrived at 0715. Kaiwi would move around the point and disappear at 0739. Buster would remain, doing 7 minute dives.

I got to Makai Pier for my round #2 check , at 0900, finding that RI was almost impossible to see, most of the time. On a pan at 0927, Aukai was suddenly visible above the water front rocks at Rocky Right Beach. She would move down and out of sight at 1202.

Team Billand checked in at 0721 to advise that Pohaku (RO28) for her 4th consecutive day at Banyan Tree Beach, KoOlina.

Rachel Frank (ably filling in for the vacationing Colleen) called to report an animal to the right of the showers at Diamond Head. Her photos confirm the Irma (R010) ID. Chances are good that she is headed back to the SE quadrant, but only Irma knows. Missus Whisperer stopped by late in the day, and confirmed the Irma ID, by the 1st white nail on the left fore flipper.

Dera called at 1354 with news that Eileen had called this morning to report Ewa Girl (RS00) and an U/U, with red tags, together at the Reef Runway (I'll put a cat on T21M, but ????). On her afternoon recheck Eileen reported that EG an friend were gone, however, Kekoa (RK72) was now there.

Dana called at 1447 to advise that Karen Turner got the best Birthday present she could hope for , finding Ua Malie (RT10) at the Keiki Pool, Turtle Bay.

Dera called at 1825 with the report of RI37 being seen between Chun's and Laniakea with a 2 in. hook and line in her chest. Dera is awaiting photos. Photos included below.

Kaiwi and Buster playing at Spitting Cave

Aukai on her own at Rabbit Island

Irma's white nail

Irma at Diamond Head... good dog on leash

Karen Turner gets to hang out with Ua'Malie on her birthday

That's Karen's Birthday, not Ua's... (HAPPY B DAY!)

RI37 @ Chuns - Thank you to the folks who submitted the photos!

Poor girl got a hook in the chest

Makes ya wonder how that happens? At least when they have a hooked lip, you figure it's they're stealing some fish off a line... but to get a hook in the middle of her chest????