ANNETTEDEAR

Aloha State

2008-12-26T12:34:00.000-08:00

After contemplation and indecision I opted to make travels to the perfectly volcanic made state of Hawaii!

With a delayed flight of departure I became more and more thrilled of my soon to be adventure. A sweet mystery was in store, and I couldn’t wait for my extended flight to bring me to my destination. Mike greeted me with open arms excited for my arrival after being in Hawaii for the past 5 days with members of the Red Bull Skateboarding team. I think he was ready and prepared to be my personal tour guide.

Our adventures began at Alamo rental cars, where we were greeted with an Aloha and an upgrade to a mini SUV from a small compact car at a suitable rate. We were gleaming in our gold American Chevy and this would be where our picture documentation and mini adventure begins.

First stop, the Red Bull beach houses where we were so very grateful to be able to stay for free during our 3-night stay. It was perfect, a full kitchen, a full bath and clean linens. From there we decided on a beach picnic to begin our afternoon and made a quick stop for picnic eats and drinks.

Wowzers, I was mesmerized upon my first day of arrival! A surreal place to say the least and I was determined to make the most of my 3 nights, 2-full day stay in Oahu Island.
On our second day we went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay Nature Park. Which was declared a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in 1967. The best protected cove for snorkeling with a diverse population of marine life and a large, rich coral reef. The bay floor is actually the crater of an ancient volcano that flooded when the exterior wall collapsed and the ocean rushed in. We snorkeled and bathed in the sun all day and in the evening enjoy frozen coconut cocktails by the ocean at Dukes.

On our final full day we hopped in our golden mobile and headed to the North Shore. First stop the Dole Pineapple Plantation, where I picked an oyster and got my first/real pearl...I was psyched from the start. From there our episode at the Plantation lead to feeding Koe fish, taking a small train ride around the Plantation and enjoying frozen pineapple yogurt before our departure. Lastly was Cholo’s, a famous Mexican restaurant owned by the same Cholo who is infamous for Cholo’s Bowl, a skate park of many connected (swimming) pool’s.
Departure day went quick, had breakfast in our PJ’s, cleaned up the rooms we boarded, return our golden rental and headed to the HNL airport to make travels back to LA.

In closure to this mini memoir, I enjoyed myself fully and I wanted to share with my friends and family a few moments upon my mini adventure.

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Life's a Gas!

2008-12-08T15:40:00.001-08:00

With $6 in hand, Star and I made a must stop at The Short Stop off Sunset in LA! We had moments to kill and thrills to fulfill before heading to our super duper talented friend Lisa's art show.

Project Homeless

2008-12-04T19:56:00.000-08:00

soooo very needed! For me to appreciate the LIFE I've been given! Giving a day full of giving was so very needed. So very easy to be selfish in what I am so very grateful to have been given. Below a gifted musician whom has been blinded by his love for music. And Above, a little one whom Prances to the beat of his inner drum!

Girls Disco Dance

2008-12-02T13:18:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Nette and Boobielee

2008-12-02T12:27:00.000-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Halloween

2008-11-05T11:52:00.000-08:00

What a riot! We had a ridiculously fun night out on the Santa Monica Blvd in LA with our friends Star and Ian. I've never seen so many fun and bizarre costumes, it was quit a sight to see and I enjoyed ever moment of our first holiday together. CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Boo Preparation

2008-11-05T10:16:00.000-08:00

California Ladies

2008-11-05T10:12:00.001-08:00

Sin City-NV

2008-11-05T10:07:00.000-08:00

My Buddy and Me

2008-11-05T09:44:00.000-08:00

Beyond Empty-UTAH

2008-11-05T09:32:00.000-08:00

Hartman Family pics - NOW UP

2008-10-20T13:37:00.000-07:00

We love our Coors

2008-10-16T12:33:00.000-07:00

Yes, its true. We passed through Denver and visited the Coors factory. And yes, its also true, we drank the sweet nectar that this almost "god-like" man Adolf Coors has blessed our sweet earth with: COORS LIGHT! I believe Annette was in heaven, I mean I am not 100% sure, but I swear I saw her try and sneak into the back to try and find a husband who worked at Coors, so she could reap the benefits of lifetime beers. She is a sucker for beer. Like a famous person said: "He who holds the beer will obtain the woman." I swear I didn't make it up 15 mins ago.

Great Plains of the Western United States + Kansas

2008-10-15T12:18:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, sorry for the lack up updates, I will have more when I get home to a real computer vs this crap clamshell analog hamster engine laptop. Stay tuned, we got lots of fun this. Little hints of the soon to be updates, see if you can guess them: Coors and AAA.

Hartman Family Night

2008-10-12T10:16:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful dinner with Annette's family and of course took some pictures of everyone together before we depart on our long journey. This was a candid photo with some of them smiling at the goofy waitress with the camera. More photos to come.

Me and Annette walking in Applefarm.

2008-10-09T12:32:00.000-07:00

soon I will be flying.

2008-10-02T22:49:00.001-07:00

i like u

2008-10-01T14:46:00.000-07:00

WISHING YOU WERE HERE.

2008-09-18T01:00:00.000-07:00

One day in Portland, Next day a Wizard, Quickly after Seattle, Home, then London... All wishing you were here :)

see you

2008-09-15T20:19:00.000-07:00

Mighty kisses

2008-09-11T07:22:00.000-07:00

WELCOME TO THE ANNETTE DEAR BLOG.

2008-09-01T01:11:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Annette Dear blog, which has kinda transported itself into the ANNETTE and MIKE TRAVEL BLOG. As you can see below we have quite the trip ahead of us, from MINN to LA! Its roughly a 2000 mile drive and the conversation, music and dirt will be on steady and heavy rotation.

What we ask of you, to keep our trip exciting:

1. Request for cool pictures of us doing something goofy or whatever.
2. Advice in any passing city on places that are awesome to see.
3. TONS OF LUCK when we go to Vegas (that last part the most) !

(use the request button below)

Thanks and keep you posted.
Annette and Mike.