February 8, 2026
Welcome to Blog #119
We have been having beautiful weather and are probably a tad spoiled. But, it is now a miserable dark, cold, windy and rainy day or I would be outside planting. We knew this storm was coming so I was able to get out yesterday and plant some squash plants for this next season. The storm is good for the aina, but miserable for the cats trying to stay dry.
The big news is the web site is finally up. Check it out………. Koaliniu.org
We still have minor changes and will be adding more pictures as we go along. Also we plan to tell more stories about the different coconuts so it will be an on going project.
We are finally able to share taro with the community. Isaac and his friend came here for leaves to make their lau laus last week.
The platform to hold the tentalo is finally completed and tomorrow was scheduled to do tree trimming before Assembling the tent. Looks like there might be another wait on this plan, however. Last week was slowed down because Waihua hurt his back on the jet ski. My patience continues to be tested on a daily basis.
I am anxious to get this tent up so they can start on the concrete tracks for the driveway next.
I had some company this week which was a nice change-Jennifer and her friend Char came out for a day and night. They were most infatuated with the Monarch butter flies which are in the backyard in full force. The butterflies love the crown flower tree and the adjoining pasture is full of milk weed.
The papaya trees are prolific and producing the best papayas ever.
Need to close this up and do some PT. The last few weeks have been extra busy as I have been working on a MEO grant for $25,000. for farm equipment. We are hoping to get the grant for a four wheel drive mower to mow hill and reduce weed eating time. We should hear by March 15.
Thanks for tuning in. Wishing everyone a great week and happy Valentines.
Aloha Nui.
Vicky
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