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North Shore Hawaii

Dave 2007-02-17

Today I drove up to sunset beach past Waimea beach park. I heard there was pretty good waves, so I decided to go check it out. As you can see from the signs that there was some strong current. Here are the photos I took.

Photos of Drive Between Manila to Angeles City, Philippines

Dave 2007-01-31

Today I took a van ride from Manila to Angeles City in the Philippines. Here are some photos I took along the way of that trip.

Photos from Dusit Hotel Manila, Philippines

Dave 2007-01-30

I landed in Manila today and checked into the Dusit hotel. Here are some photos of the room and the view of Makati from the hotel. It looks like it is hazy outside and everyday I thought it was going to rain, except it never did. That is pollution.

Feeding Crocodiles in Thailand

Dave 2006-09-29

I went to the “Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm” and I was able to pay a gentleman for a chicken attached to a stick. Then I dangled it down in front of some crocodiles. They slowly made their way over to it and when I was least expecting it “snap” I felt the crocodiles jaws wrapped around that chicken. It was quite an experience and a lot of fun. I strongly recommend it if you have a chance. Here are the photos from that experience.

Thailand Crocodile Show

Dave 2006-09-29

Today I went over to the Pattaya crocodile farm and watched a crocodile show. The only thing I can say is, “Holy Crap!” This guy climbed into a pit with a bunch of crocodiles. He then began to do things like open their mouths and stick his hand in it. Then he tapped their teeth with a stick and then this crazy bastard actually stuck his head in the crocodile’s mouth. Holy crap! I hope those crocs have already been fed. After he did that then he kept one of the crocodile’s mouth open and he took a run at the croc and slid to where his head was in the mouth. Holy Crap! After that he picked up a little croc and played it like a guitar. Holy Crap! It was exciting and definitely a good experience, however I wouldn’t want his job. He definitely earns his money doing shows like that. He is the 1st Thai Superman I have ever seen.

Making Thai Silk

Dave 2006-09-28

Today I went and watched how Thai silk is made. Here are some photos of the process and the professionals at work.

Chinaman’s Hat – Oahu, Hawaii

Dave 2006-03-27

Today I was driving around the island and I decided to stop and take another photo of Chinaman’s hat from the viewpoint of Oahu, Hawaii. Here is the picture from that.

Chinaman’s Hat – Oahu, Hawaii

Dave 2005-12-27

Today I drove by Chinaman’s hat on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. If you ever get a chance to check it out, this place is beautiful.

Thai Culture Seen at the Bangkok Airport

Dave 2005-09-25

While passing through the Bangkok airport I took these photos of these statues showing a bit of Thai culture.

Polynesian Cultural Center

Dave 2005-09-24

Drove over to the north shore on Oahu, Hawaii today and went to the polynesian cultural center located in Laie. This place is a fun place to learn about Polynesia and learn about what makes up Polynesia and where the people originally came from and what is unique about each culture and what makes them different. It’s a really cool experience if you ever get the chance to go. Here are some of the photos I took of this event.

Hawaii Dinner Cruise

Dave 2005-09-18

Went out on a dinner cruise off the shore of Oahu today. It was a nice relaxing event with some good food and excellent views of the island. Here are some of the photos I took at this event. You can see pictures of Diamond Head the extinct volcano, Waikiki, Honolulu, and the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

West Oahu Sunset

Dave 2005-09-18

Here I was on a boat taking a photo of a sunsetting over the west side of the Hawaiian Island of Oahu.

University of Southern California against University of Hawaii Football Game

Dave 2005-09-03

Went to the University of Southern California against the University of Hawaii football game today. This was a fun game because USC has Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush with a whole bunch of other good players. The University of Hawaii had Colt Brennan. The game was not even close from the start. The high performance of the artificial turf of the Aloha stadium really helped facilitate the speed of this game. It was a complete romp all in USC’s favor with a final score of 62 to 17. Here are photos of the event.

Halie’wa Hawaii

Dave 2005-06-08

Drove up to the North Shore on Oahu, Hawaii today. Stopped by Halie’wa and took some photos of people paddling. Here are those photos.

A View of Honolulu, Hawaii

Dave 2005-05-29

Here is a view from Honolulu, Hawaii westward towards Pearl City, Wainae, Kunia, Waikele, Waipahu, Makakilo, etc.

Here is a view towards Honolulu harbor or Sand Island from the viewpoint of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Navy Ship Pearl Harbor

Dave 2005-05-27

Today I was driving across the bridge coming from Ford Island to Halawa and snapped a couple photos of a ship sitting in Pearl Harbor. I don’t know anything about Navy ships, but it looks pretty cool. I know I wouldn’t want to mess with the United States Navy.

USS Arizona Memorial

Dave 2005-04-28

Went to the USS Arizona Memorial. It certainly was a somber experience to think that 1,177 officers and crewmen died in the blink of an eye. Here are my photos from my experience.

Bond Set for Michael Moffatt Charged With Shooting Wife

Dave 2005-04-27

(photo courtesy of The Kumachan)

Michael Clinton Moffatt, charged at the beginning of the month with attempted murder, has been trying since then to get a judge to set bail, but until Tuesday had no luck.

Following a hearing before Mobile County Circuit Judge Charles Graddick, a bail of $250,000 was ordered for the 15-year Air Force veteran stationed in Biloxi.

This article was written for
http://www.al.com/
By GARY McELROY
Staff Reporter’, ‘According to prosecutors, Moffatt, 35, shot his estranged wife, Toiya Moffatt, 30, at his mother”s Mobile home on Cotton Street on April 1, then fled.

Michael Moffatt, a tech sergeant, surrendered the next day to his commanding officer at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi.

Assistant District Attorney John Furman told Graddick on Tuesday that the victim remained in a hospital, her condition still critical following a number of surgeries to address the shotgun blast she suffered.

Outside court, Furman characterized her chances of surviving as “nip and tuck” and “50-50.”

Following his client’s arrest, Mobile attorney Jeff Deen went before two district judges seeking bail; each time he was turned down.

On Tuesday, he argued before Graddick that Moffatt’s rights under the eighth amendment to the Constitution and Alabama law required a bail be set.

According to Deen, Toiya Moffatt lived in Florida after the couple separated.

Deen said he could not explain why a lower court was reluctant to set bail.

Furman said Toiya Moffatt was under a protective court order at the time of the shooting. He said his office was “still greatly concerned” for her safety.

Patrols at Bagram Airfield

Dave 2004-12-05

Patrols at Bagram airfield in Afghanistan can certainly be hazardous to your health. Be sure not to go off the beaten path the life you save could be your own.