ALUMNI WEEK-WED AM

We say “aloha” to Bobby Lu who stayed in the dorm at Kinau Hale the “entire week.” Talk about stamina. She said that the workshops during the week were great! They started off with the opening ceremonies at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Memorial Chapel and she attended other events. Again, the “hangouts” on the lanai with our classmates were the highlights. (And shopping)

She is headed home to Oregon where her very “lonely” husband awaits her. Mahalo to Penny, DJ & Greg, Victoria, Laulani and Linda for coming all the way from America. Now I am thinking…. Did I miss anyone? Ed? Ouch!!

Making “the most” of their time at our 40^th was Tuddie & Kammy Purdy of Purdy’s MacNut Grove, Ho’olehua………. I asked Tuddie what the “highlight” for him. He did not hesitate……….

CLASS NIGHT was his highlight. The experience at the Royal Mausoleum, learning the history from Wayne and Lurline. Coming back and watching the Slide Show of the Class from 7^th to 12^th Grade, the Remembering of those who have passed on with awesome scenes and music. Recognizing Kauanoe and her achievements in the Hawaiian Language movement.

Then, CLASS NIGHT. The food was just awesome! The variety of food, salads, desserts…..Cannot miss. The band played our kind of music from the pass and today’s hits. CLASS NIGHT!! NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!! “If you can come only one time, choose class night” Tuddie said seeing Charlie Soon was BIG………….

TUDDIE then said to get the “FULL EFFECT” staying in the dorms, waking up with classmates and saying good night to classmates. The “hanging around” talking story….. Always get pupus around with water, beverages. He was impressed for the Honolulu Core Group and all the work done in our behalf. Food, dorm maintenance, ice!

Laulani, aloha! Did you find your camera?? You left and then someone said, “I think Laulani forgot her camera.” At that point, I looked for a phone booth to change my clothes because the only way I could catch you was to fly with my BIG “S” Cape.

But you were too fast. We waited at the top of the parking but no signs of you. Anyway, we hope you got your camera back and it was great seeing you again. If some of you can remember, Faithy and I came to our first reunion in 1999 because we were praying for Laulani from the year before. Tuddie told us that she was very very ill. Then he told us she was coming for the 30^th and being the maha’oe people we are, we went to take a look for ourselves. Okay. What a REUNION! Priceless!! Aloha to you all from………..

The Hui O Horners….R & F