Comments on: Beach Walk 724 – Pau Hana

By: FREDDY

FREDDY — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 10:08:59 +0000

ALOHA . I LOVE SOOOO MACH, I NEED YOU HELL, I WANT TO DO THE SAME IN MY STAND UP PADDLE

By: Rox

Rox — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:34:47 +0000

@Tim - when Eric goes out alone, he may go a few miles off shore. The few times Kai goes paddling with him, she does wear a PFD - today we were celebrating my newly repaired canoe and he paddled by shore to visit. The bay is very shallow and mild there - the reef beyond breaks the waves. Thank you for your concern. And many here in Hawaii tend to be a little more relaxed about those kine things too, I will admit.

@Celeste There may be something about the frames per second that conveys a hurry feeling (I noticed it too) but no, that wasn't sped up film, and yes Eric is a great paddler!

By: Celeste from Tennessee

Celeste from Tennessee — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:30:18 +0000

Was the speed increased on the camera or was Eric really rowing that fast? He must have some serious rowing muscles going on. It was like watching Charlie Chaplin except C.C. never rowed in the Hawaiian waters, I don't think. I enjoyed watching how the water changed color from green to grey to green to grey again. He sure must have been making some good time there.

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:13:20 +0000

This was a great video. Now this looks like fun. I wonder how far from the beach he goes? Can you take it out to where you do not see land? What fun that would be. On another note though, it was very disconcerting to see the child without a lifejacket. Kids need adults to make these saftey decisions for them. God forbid a sneaker wave hit them and topple them over. That would be a $500 fine here in Oregon.

By: Rox

Rox — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:15:24 +0000

Maybe I have learned my lesson never to complain about the weather in Hawaii. Thank you all for sharing and I am so glad we (mostly Eric!) could bring you a few moments of fun in the sun.

@Rush - we'll keep posting these as motivation to get you to book a ticket...one-man season has just started!

@Mindy - I've been thinking about you as I am ready to get back on the water in my canoe.

@Katie Olson - time for a visit? I am about to get Eric to become a filmmaker - he also posted this on http://www.ocpaddler.com and appears to be loving the comments!

@Meyers Ohana - I know you all will be back - thanks for the pics you sent; amazing how much the kids have grown in a few months!

@Rick Schellhammer - You have one lucky dog! Does s/he wear boots? It seems so cold on the toes.

@Patricia - you know, I find it cold in England even when the heating is keeping up. ;-p Thank heaven for the duvet!

By: Meyers Ohana

Meyers Ohana — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:21:18 +0000

Thanks for the flood of memories......we miss Hawaii and the beautiful warm waters! Kids and I spent the afternoon in Coronado on the beach...had fun in the sun & sand but no swimming in the cold waters.
Much Aloha, Ana, Chris, Caroline & Matthew

By: Patricia

Patricia — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:30:02 +0000

That was such fun! I was nearly there, just needed the water, sand and sun on my body to complete the experience.
We've had a real cold snap in England. The heating doesn't keep up if it is below zero Centigrade outside as it rarely gets that cold here, but it was -7 degrees C one night!

By: Rick Schellhammer

Rick Schellhammer — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:54:27 +0000

RE: Rox's comment above about "falling apart" because it's in the 60° range. You'll get no sympathy from us here in Michigan...it was 3° below zero when the alarm went I went to let the dog out this morning. Folks in Hawaii should NEVER complain about the weather!

By: Katie Olson (Mom)

Katie Olson (Mom) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:04:18 +0000

Wow! What fun! How I wish I was there to join in the fun. Love you!! Mom

By: Mindy

Mindy — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:56:06 +0000

Great footage felt like i was right there with him. Thanks

By: rushl

rushl — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:14:38 +0000

@Rox - Thanks for this "premier" showing...kudos to Eric for the effort...and (re: recent photos on the reef) glad that Uncle Bobby got canoe back for you this past week, too, so now expect more oc-1 action out in bay (maybe)!

By: Rox

Rox — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:20:50 +0000

I am so happy you all loved this as much as I did! This was Eric's first movie, so I am trying to get him "under contract" for Beach Walks. Your comments will help I hope!

@Bob - See ya soon!

@Susan - those perspective shifts were almost my fave too - the one of grinning Kaile took the cake though for me - the sappy Auntie.

@Susan and my dog Lexi - "Viking?" Jeez! He is gonna love that!

@Dan Brown - It has been in the 60's here and I am falling apart. Remember, no heat to turn on and the windows don't really close!

@iSandra - I know exactly where you were.

By: iSandra

iSandra — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:23:01 +0000

ahh i miss hawaii already. i did find it interesting watching people carry thier canoes. there was one woman that was huffin her canoe a distance, i swear had 0% fat on her body. then all the wheelies...of all the rentals. it was an interesting watch while eating island snow

By: Dan Brown

Dan Brown — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:19:19 +0000

Happy to see this new episode! Nice footage. Thanks!
We are staying alive here at 55. That's 55 degree air and 55 degree water temperature, paddling in wet-suits. Same ocean,same aloha.
So lucky you live Hawaii!

By: Susan and my dog Lexie

Susan and my dog Lexie — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:33:23 +0000

Eric: The fearless Viking...row...row...row in perfect sync!

Meanwhile,

Bob from Canada: The abominable snow pusher...scrape...scrape...scrape into mounds that never seem to 'sink'!

Thanks for sharing with us this fun footage that gives the feel of riding the waves. Happy week to all

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:17:27 +0000

What fun! I love the straight-down shots when he's carrying the canoe.

By: Bob from Canada

Bob from Canada — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:46:06 +0000

maybe its me...but that workout by Eric beats the hell out of shoveling snow...which b7y the way was 9 inches Saturday