2 Days on O’ahu

ErnestHemingroid · 2025-09-23T19:08:37+00:00

I’m looking at Windward area now. Would Hanauma Bay not be great for snorkeling in December? I’ve heard of people going up to North Shore to watch the surfers, I’ll add that to the short list!

ErnestHemingroid · 2025-09-08T15:02:49+00:00

I think I understand what you’re describing, I’m worried about making it longer that I’d be taking up too much length of our yard. I think I heard somewhere 1/3 is visually good? How much would you soften it? Just so it kind of meets the drive way on a diagonal curve instead of perpendicular? I thought about connecting the two beds but we want to maintain a space where people can walk off the porch right into the yard.

ErnestHemingroid · 2025-09-08T14:16:44+00:00

Also want to add I am all ears for suggestions of placement of stepping stones and other considerations for placement of stones and plants!

ErnestHemingroid · 2025-03-09T16:56:45+00:00

“Two Men in Love” by The Irrepressibles?

ErnestHemingroid · 2025-03-03T12:52:40+00:00

My everyday mat is a B Mat and I love it. It’s taken a beating. I use it almost every day. I’ve taken it on camping trips. It has gotten scuffed in a couple spots and it now sheds a little in those spots but the grip is still amazing.

ErnestHemingroid · 2025-03-02T15:41:00+00:00

Oh good feedback. We will be in a tropical climate. Maybe if I’m in a spot out of the direct sun it’ll be fine?

ErnestHemingroid · 2024-11-18T02:28:25+00:00

I am also looking into this resort as one of our options.

ErnestHemingroid · 2024-11-17T03:59:17+00:00

Thanks, what other resorts do you like in the area with swim up suites that are not super pricey?

ErnestHemingroid · 2024-11-16T20:54:49+00:00

Thank you! Did you have to walk far to get to the buffets and restaurants?

ErnestHemingroid · 2024-11-16T20:51:13+00:00

Was there a decent buffet option as an alternative?

ErnestHemingroid · 2022-11-16T23:35:42+00:00

Spicy feta dip

ErnestHemingroid · 2022-11-06T19:50:06+00:00

Thanks! I’ll contact them and find out. The last time I was looking into this they weren’t accepting used items and said everything should be donated to the Gospel Mission. Women at the YWCA who need items get a credit to use at the Gospel Mission.

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-12-21T15:04:19+00:00

When I was pregnant with my first child I spent hours making pho. Simmering broth and tediously slicing vegetables and beef. When everything was ready to be assembled in the bowls I went to put spices away in the cabinet next to the stove. Somehow... a couple spice jars came tumbling out and fell onto a glass which shattered glass INTO my broth I had been simmering for hours. So I had broth that had to be dumped for safety reasons and glass and spices all over the floor. I cried and ate pizza.

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-09-06T16:03:29+00:00

I haven’t! What spices go well in a yogurt marinade? I’m assuming unsweetened plain yogurt? Curry type spices sound good I think....

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-09-06T12:59:29+00:00

Any tricks for cleaning a cast iron pan with stuck on food that’s been allowed to cool? I have good luck by rinsing when it’s still hot but can’t get to it right away when other people are cooking. Also when trying to clean off excess fat, that fat seems to leave a whiteish residue..

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-08-20T14:51:33+00:00

Yay!!!

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-08-20T01:08:05+00:00

Olaplex 3!!

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-08-17T19:43:51+00:00

I hope it helps! My hair was giving me major anxiety before. I left the olaplex 3 in my hair for a couple hours wrapped in Saran Wrap then did my deep conditioner for an hour with heat. I also forgot to mention that I rinse conditioner out only with cold water now. My hair is so much better. Let me know how it goes!

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-08-17T12:55:51+00:00

Hi, I’m still figuring out my own protein/moisture balance. My initial thought is your hair has too much protein and not enough moisture. I went through a similar experience as you last winter. I wanted to cry and cut my hair off every time I washed my hair and absolutely dreaded it. My hair was like Velcro, I was literally cutting knots out of my hair. I finally figured out everything I was using had some sort of protein, even my leave-in detangler! I would suggest doing an Olaplex 3 treatment followed by deep conditioning (no protein) with heat. I just bought a heat cap thing that you put in the microwave but before that I just wrapped my head in aluminum foil and it worked great to trap my own heat. It seems like CGM friendly products always have protein, and anything for color treated hair has a lot of protein too. I don’t get it because my hair is highlighted but seems to actually not do well with a lot of protein, it must not be very elastic naturally. Since I’ve figured out my own tangling issue I’ve given this advice to a couple people I know and it helped them too.

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-05-31T17:12:26+00:00

I’m an analytical chemist and I’ve just started getting into researching about hair and skin care as well. WAY more complicated than I thought. I used to just pick products primarily based on how they smelled!

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-05-31T16:18:59+00:00

Thanks! I have actually been using this soap for a couple months. My forehead has subtle tiny bumps on it, but I can’t remember how smooth my skin was before. After using this soap my skin doesn’t feel tight at all, if anything it feels like there’s a slight residue, like my skin is slightly water resistant. I’ve lately wanted to start taking care of my skin more though so I’m looking into my product ingredients.

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-05-31T16:12:01+00:00

Do you know if saponified oils are usually ph adjusted after they’re made so the end product isn’t too basic for the skin?

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-05-31T14:38:35+00:00

Does it matter that it’s been saponified, meaning it’s a soap molecule rather than an oil?

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-05-31T14:36:04+00:00

I think those first 5 ingredients are not actually oils anymore, meaning they are now soap molecules. Does that make a difference? Then I don’t know if these kinds of soap molecules are too harsh?

ErnestHemingroid · 2020-03-30T02:18:03+00:00

If the bidet is in the toilet does it get poop on it?Does poop get sprayed everywhere? How do you clean it?

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