Beach Walk #39

March 31, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

It’s a night time show as I waited and waited for the rain to clear and decided to go to yoga to clear my head instead!

Watch Beach Walks with Rox Show #39I somehow missed getting footage of Lexi so hopefully you can detect her panting here and there.

Sorry! I forgot to mark this published on the final save last night! What a lousy April Fool’s Joke. I am really not that clever…

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(4:44 minutes; 27.2 MB; Quicktime, it’s required and it’s free. Be sure you have the newest version if you are having trouble viewing the movie.)

About Today’s Show:

Following on to yesterday’s exploration of privacy…many couples I know claim the “spousal exemption” when it comes to maintaining another’s privacy. I understand not wanting to keep secrets from your beloved. But I also believe that, for example, two girlfriends should be able to have “privileged” conversations that never make it over to the husband’s world.

What do you think?

Hawaiian words
Kekahi: spouse

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Beach Walk #38 – Peaceful and Private

March 30, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Lexi and I invite you to join us for a private walk in the rain along Kawainui Marsh.

Watch Beach Walks with Rox Show #38I used the little Olympus still camera again, which held up well at the end of my arm in the steady drizzle. Sound is a little low. :-(

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About Today’s Show:

I have discovered that my relationships thrive when I get adequate private time just for me. Not having to think about or talk to or interact with anyone else. It takes special friends who understand this and don’t take offense when I take a pass on getting together, regardless of the occasion.

Read more about Robert Probst, the inventor of the office cubicle (famed for the loss of privacy at work though not the intended purpose – it was meant to be more collaborative than cage-like) and long time employee of Herman Miller.

Hawaiian words
Pilikino: private
Maluhia: peace, tranquility

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Beach Walk #37 – Let’s Paddle

March 29, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

This is a rare chance to get out on the water from the vantage point of a 40′ outrigger canoe on a cool, silvery morning. We went straight off shore looking for whales.

Watch Beach Walks with Rox Show #37 I hope you enjoy the ride and the special views of the Mokulua Islands!

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About Today’s Show:

Otherwise, welcome to my first solo show. Shot with a little still camera in 20 second clips, held at arms distance and no mic! A challenging combination of broken video camera and first day of cameraman gone. I had fun! (Though for sure the quality is not what you marvelous viewers have grown accustomed to…and a little late to the server too!)

The new camera has arrived though, so I look forward to getting back up to speed tomorrow. Say some prayers for my cameraman; he’s so concerned about my having to do a month of shows on my own. his blood pressure is already too high and I don’t want to push it! I have found two guest camera-people. Remember, I’d love to have some guest film makers join me the month of April.

Mahalo nui loa to may patient paddler friends who indulged me in the filming. Mary, Stacey, Maggie, Oma, and Mollie – the gracious one who shares the WaÊ»a lele with all of us.

Paddling background music is by Torchomatic

Hawaiian words
Leokū pākahi: solo
Waʻa: canoe
Hoe: paddle

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Beach Walk #36 – Help!

March 28, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Special guest today!

Watch Beach Walks with Rox Show #36 My friends Stacey and Kaile came along and loaned us their camera too. We are lucky to have them as such good friends. Read on to see what kind of help I am seeking.

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About Today’s Show:

My secret cameraman (and editor) is going to the mainland for the month of April. He’ll be in Santa Fe, London, and Dublin; if anyone wants to meet him, I think I can talk him into breaking cover! It’s going to be a wild time in his absence as I attempt to continue our daily beach walk. Please continue sending me your love and support; it will help!

I am looking for guest camera people who would like to be part of Beach Walks. I have a few fun things planned that I can do on my own, and pending the weather, a few other adventures that might be near the beach but not on it. If you are interested, please be in touch! I can meet you anywhere on Oʻahu.

Video Podcast Tip: It turns out that most people must not use a microphone input on their prosumer cameras. We spent quite a bit of time (and a blooper run to Costco) chasing after cameras without a mic in. As mentioned in Beach Walk #9 our wireless mic is a necessity when shooting along the windward shores of Hawai’i. But this is isn’t the first time we discover we’re in the minority on something.

Hawaiian words
Kokua: help
Malama pono: take care

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Beach Walk #35 – Spring Sunshine

March 27, 2006 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | Leave a Comment

I think today qualifies as a miracle.

Watch Beach Walks with Rox Show #35
After literally 24 hours of continuous and steady rain, it stopped. The clouds parted. The sun came out. Our video camera broke. But hey, the beach walk continues.

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h3. About Today’s Show

A while back we recorded two shows in one day, thinking it would be nice to have a little backup. Today it came in handy, as the digital video camera broke. So we recorded a brief intro with my small Olympus (mostly still) camera, and plopped it in front of the back up show we had in the can! The only inaccuracy is that today the water was still closed due to contamination, whereas I am fresh from swimming in the show in the can. I suspect you’ll forgive the slight time shifting of the content.

What makes a miracle? Many things I believe. But I want to thank you the viewers as I am convinced that you have been sending us good vibes over here to Hawaii, and we have felt them.

Otherwise, easy summary for this show. Feeling cranky? Take a nap or get some rockin’ good sleep.

Hawaiian words
Hana mana miracle
Moe: sleep

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