Irwin Makes a Christmas Card for Ya'll! - 12/23/08

Merry Christmas to all my friends!!!  Below is a link to the full size and active Christmas Card.  I've placed over 200 pictures of whoever took a picture with me in 2008.  I quite didn't get everyone in there due to the humongous size of the page.  If I missed you, my humblest apologies, you're somewhere in the HUNDRED THOUSAND or so pictures I took this year.
 
I've also stuck a few goodies, like music, sendable flash cards, and You Tube Christmas selections.  It may take a few minutes to load the HUGE page.  Please be patient.  Enjoy!!
 
CLICK THIS LINK ->>>>>http://www.superman808.com/081223_XMAS_Tree.asp<<<<<-
 

"Shock it to Me Baby!" Halloween Dance - 10/18/08

The Ala Moana Hotel's Garden Lanai ROCKED this night!  Though it wasn't jammed packed, there was enough people in there to have a AWESOME time.  Busy dance floor, with room to spare. Plus the drink service was rapid fire...AND choke NACHOS!
 
Well, I'll let the pictures tell the story...but if you need an in depth review, please visit KnightMoves808 write-up here;
Review: "Shock It To Me" on 10/18/08
http://www.superman808.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1224439311
 
Mayor Mufi showed up to bless the partiers with his presence...
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/081018_Shock_it_to_Me/index.html
 

The King Pins at Ige's - 10/03/08

Friday night was a blast at Ige's.  Retro Band in the house...THE KING PINS!  Check out their website;
http://www.kingpinshawaii.com/
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/081003_King_Pins_Iges/index.html
 

Ol' School at Pipeline Cafe - 09/27/08

The Pipeline Cafe turned into an "Ol School" Dance Party.  VIPer's got to attack the all you can eat buffet.  It was a nice spread with ribs and steamed Opakapaka.  Check out the picture below.
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080927_Ol_School/index.html
 

Evening Walk & Suzi's Bday Dinner - 02/28/08

My evening walk started off a wee bit late, and when I got to Magic Island, it was just about over.  Bummer...but that's OK...cuz we headed on over to Side Street Inn to celebrate Suzi's birthday with some killer food.
 
Happy 21st Birthday Suzi!
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080228_Suzi_Bday/index.htm
 

Cheers Christmas Party in February - 02/26/08

Christmas in February?  What gives? Well, at Cheers Bar & Grill, Robin Ishibashi put on her annual Christmas party...it's kinda late due to "life".  Anyway, the place got jammed packed with ono grinds, booze, and FREE Karaoke.
 
Lucky me...Frosty came out to play for the first time in 2008...that's an early start.
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080226_Cheers_XMAS_Party/index.htm
 

"NightTime" with Andy Bumatai - 02/25/08

On this evening of "NightTime"...we had Mayor Mufi Hannemann, Josh Wisch, Linda Wong, Ken Noyle, Iva Kinimaka, Mindy Pennybacker, Bob Sigall, Boogie & Friends, Danny Kaleikini, Eric Johnson, Rap's Hawaii, Hawaii's Strongest Man "Kama", and Greenwood.  Check out the website http://www.nighttimehawaii.tv Shows 150-154.
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080225_Nighttime/index.htm
 

"NightTime" with Andy Bumatai - 02/18/08

On this evening of "NightTime"...we had Henry Kaleialoha Allen, Kahu Kordell Kekoa, Chris Ballesteros, ShakaDownStreet, Ace Grant & The Hawaiian Tropic Models, Bill Sharp, Wally Amos, Kapena, Eileen Hines, Johnny Helm, Roy Yonashiro, and Laga Savea with Hot Rain.  Check out the website http://www.nighttimehawaii.tv Shows 145-148.
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080218_Nighttime/index.htm
 

Chinese Lion Dance at the Fortress - 02/15/08

Chinese New Year brings the Lion Dance.  We were lucky to have Hawaii Management (our property management) send a Chinese Lion to us for Good Luck.  John an I handed a red envelope (Lacie) for good measure.
 
Lucky us!  Sun yi fai lok!
 

 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080215_Lion_Dance/index.htm

Moanalua High School Concert Band - 02/15/08

The Freshmen Concert Band of Moanalua High School, made their 2008 debut on Center Stage of the Ala Moana Shopping Center.  My son Alex, plays the Clarinet.  I took a long break for lunch to catch him in action.  My eldest Jesse "Darth_Ader" was there with his younger half-brother David.
 

 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080215_MOHS_Ala_Moana/index.htm

Kamehameha Lions Club Meeting - 02/12/08

It was a General Membership meeting.  However, we had a new Lion member, Clfford Karimoto.  The induction ceremony is one of the many things that we do at our bi-monthly outings.
 
Visit our website for more information;
http://www.klcfoundation.org
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080212_Lions/index.htm
 

"NightTime" with Andy Bumatai - 02/11/08

On this evening of "NightTime"...we had Errol James, "Aging Is Not For Sissies", Vaihi, HellCaminos, Margaret Doversola, Eddie Sherman, Sam Kapu, Yvette Nii, Greg Gabaylo, Mel Cabang, Fab 4, Dr. Masunaga, Kaleo Pilanca & Kenny-hune, and Danny Couch.  Check out the website http://www.nighttimehawaii.tv Shows 140-144.
 
Here is the picture gallery (it's HUGE, approx. 1200 pictures);
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080211_Nighttime/index.htm
 
Here are the pictures taking by Kathy Boast "hawaiianphotos";
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080211_Nighttime_KB/index.htm
 

"Asian Chic" at the Prudential HI Banquet-02/09/08

My sister Jenni asked me to attend her Prudential "Asian Chic" Banquet at the Hilton.  Most of everyone was decked out in Chinese garb.  Also, it had a fitting 7-course Chinese dinner to boot!  Plus Chinese Lion Dance!
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080209_Prudential_Awards/index.htm
 

NightTime with Andy Bumatai Outrigger - 02/04/08

On this evening of "NightTime"...we had Michael Kitchens, Cecilio & Kompany, Marcus Bender, Dr. Ken Hirsch, Sensually Yours Fashion Show, Denita Asberry, Cerro Negro, Chef Sean Priester, Julie Anderson, Cocojor Doggie Fashion Show, Mike Leary, Bari Bari 13, Tropikalia, Paul Unkrur, and Dr. Robin Wielens.  Check out the website http://www.nighttimehawaii.tv Shows 135-139.  If you want to see a whole lot of a$$ shaking...show #139 is what you want!
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080204_NightTime/index.htm
 

SUPERBOWL>>Hawaii Playboy Mansion RECAP-02/03/08

A Superbowl Party at Vernon's Luke Mansion is always a BLAST!!  More than 200 peeps showed up with an AWESOME Potluck spread.
 
Here is the picture gallery;
http://www.ctrlaltdel-usa.net/private/080203_Superbowl_Vernons/index.htm