Where's the Little Yellow Hen?

This morning I only saw Roger & the gray hen walking around Jessie's backyard; the yellow hen was no where to be seen all day. This is the 1st day I can recall that I did not see all 3 of them. I hope she is just off somewhere sitting on a clutch of eggs. And not somewhere in a mongoose or cat's belly. Or in an ʻIo. Although if it did provide a meal for an ʻIo I would not be too sad.

This morning I received several phone calls about Papa Auwae's hale at Lapakahi State Historical Park. It was people wanting me to stop the hale from being taken down; why do people think I have any power to do that? I'm only a volunteer! Anyway, the hale is being taken down by Papa Auwae's haumāna; it was built in the 1960's by Papa Auwae & his haumāna so it is not an archaeological structure. When he donated the property to the State for the park, Papa Auwae had an agreement that he & his haumāna would retain the kuleana to maintain the hale & the pākaukau. After Papa Auwae died, his students continued with the kuleana. So if his students feel it is time to take the hale down, I think it is none of anybody else's business. I said that & it seemed to frustrate people that I would not do anything; which, like I said, I can't do anything any way. I'm just a volunteer! And why call me & ask what to do if you do not plan on following the advice? WARNING: If you ask me a question, I'm going to answer the question based on the information I am aware of & you may not like the answer. I have provided answers to people that even I did not like; but based on the information I know at the time, that is the logical conclusion. FYI For those of you who are wondering, Papa Auwae is a lineal descendant of the land, he held the deed to the land, he donated the land but retained the kuleana for the hale & pakaukau & the right to have the park shut down each year for 3 consecutive days for him & his haumāna to perform cultural practices.

The eruption at Kīlauea remains paused. The 9th episode ended about 5 days ago after about 22 hours of activity. Scientists anticipate another eruption will likely start in 1 to 3 days.

Hauʻoli lā Hānau e Marc & Dixie!