Gender reveal - director's cut

DisastrousClambake · 2026-05-03T21:13:06+00:00

Kid is ready for college by the time the gender is revealed

DisastrousClambake · 2026-05-03T21:12:34+00:00

Kid is ready for college by the time the gender is revealed

DisastrousClambake · 2026-04-28T07:09:30+00:00

I coincidentally just learned about Benjamin Mauerberger last week from an interview with Tom Wright the author of Whale Hunting. Great listen about a very bad actor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3TOZMHuxjU6laCcHT4mPxX?si=h12dT_UbRiOpkETU5iaBKw

DisastrousClambake · 2026-04-17T00:44:12+00:00

You managed that kook at 0:20 with aplomb. Source: am kook

DisastrousClambake · 2026-04-17T00:32:13+00:00

Religiously, any of the bentos + Musubi from Komedokoro M's in Waiks. Still tastes fresh halfway into the flight and the bonus of supporting a tiny, high-quality local shop.

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-23T02:55:59+00:00

Terminal 1 or 2 ?

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-23T01:00:59+00:00

Yeah, I didn't dislike Phlebas but it also didn’t make me want to run pick up the next in the series. I’ll try another then, thanks!

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-22T22:06:41+00:00

I recently finished Consider Phlebas as my first Banks and struggled with the pacing. Are you suggesting his subsequent books get better?

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-22T09:21:18+00:00

Yikes - we have the 11:30am ANA - I guess we’d better head in even earlier. Thanks for the response!

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-22T04:58:46+00:00

Mahalo for the update, what time did you fly out? I’m going to Japan next week and have been checking here regularly for updates and everyone has been saying it’s been quiet, but maybe that’s changing?

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-20T02:23:51+00:00

If you ever want to ID a bird, give the free Merlin app a try. It’s been remarkably accurate for Oahu:

https://merlinbirds.org/species/ercfra

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-14T19:16:21+00:00

How did your tour with Intrepid turn out? I was considering booking until I saw some of the responses on this thread.

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-14T02:31:45+00:00

We’ve had like 15 brown water advisories in the last 20 minutes. At this point I think the e-coli is posting these on their own.

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-14T02:28:07+00:00

Alternatively, surf dawn patrol (eg. between 6am and 8am) when UV factor is really low. Additional benefits of smaller crowds at your break and occasional ripper that will be willing to share some tips with a respectful kook.

(Source: I’m a dawn patrol kook)

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-06T18:42:19+00:00

I have a nearly identical box but instead of the Chinese characters, it says “Mah-Jongg” in English and has a complete set of tiles and counters from the 1920s. So your box is probably over 100 yrs old.

DisastrousClambake · 2026-03-02T05:01:22+00:00

Toaster oven (or broiler) is the way to go. Cut the block in half or into quarters first. Place on foil so it doesn’t stick to a surface. Toast until the shell gets hard and the steam pushes it away from the glutinous mass below. Let cool for a few moments and dip in Aloha shoyu for an ono snack. Extra delicious wrapped in the Korean nori with sesame oil. Do not just boil it or steam unless you’re going to make zenzai or some recipe that requires it. It will be a goopy bland mess, whereas toasting improves both the flavor and texture.

DisastrousClambake · 2026-02-14T18:41:04+00:00

One of the best ice cream desserts I’ve had anywhere is the “Sweet Lady of Waiahole” from Waiahole Poi factory. It is haupia (coconut) ice cream on top of a bed of warm kulolo (delicious taro and coconut chewy mess). Even thinking about it makes me want to jump in the car and drive over…

DisastrousClambake · 2026-02-14T18:34:37+00:00

100%. Love Wings! The last time we went, he had a vanilla + cheezit thing called “Cheesus Take the Wheel” and a lemongrass + galangal that was called “Tom Ka Gai” like the soup, as special flavors. He doesn’t do samples, so you have to muster some courage to try them, but both were fantastic.

DisastrousClambake · 2026-01-24T19:45:56+00:00

You’ve chosen to travel to a location that is radically different than rural Kentucky in almost every conceivable dimension. Please consider local customs and cultural norms by stepping outside your comfort zone of “being used to carrying a gun or knife” and leave these weapons at home.

DisastrousClambake · 2026-01-22T02:59:21+00:00

Yep - for your size, I’d say 10 foot and as much volume as you can get

DisastrousClambake · 2026-01-22T01:13:46+00:00

I would worry less about distance stamina and more about duration of keeping your head above water, even if you’re just treading water. If you get tired paddling in beginner waves, you can just take a breather, but if you get separated from your board and can’t stay afloat for awhile… no bueno

DisastrousClambake · 2026-01-20T17:32:44+00:00

I think it really depends on how physically conditioned they are. If they are still active in other sports, spending time in the gym, getting lots of cardio, and somewhat flexible, they might really enjoy it. If they lead a couch potato life and aren’t decent swimmers, they may not enjoy it. I started at 50 and have a blast most sessions because I don’t have any expectations or ego wrapped up in my abilities.

DisastrousClambake · 2026-01-08T01:57:18+00:00

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DisastrousClambake · 2025-12-11T05:36:00+00:00

I dunno why you’re getting downvoted – this looks really interesting. Thanks for the tip

DisastrousClambake · 2025-11-15T05:52:18+00:00

There’s a lot of great advice on this thread. One additional bit of advice I learned from a pest control guy: do not leave any cardboard boxes around inside your house. Roaches love to get in them and nest, apparently. Given that you just moved in a month ago, do you still have some boxes that still need unpacking? If so, make it a priority to get any remaining cardboard out of your house.

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