Author: UFOSqL

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Aloha Ahi Ahi UFOhana,

I hope you’re all surviving the heatwave. At least we may be on the tail end of the blistering temperatures. Good thing “Global Warming” is myth huh? Btw, has anyone noticed there’s green ice in Antarctica now?

On a more pleasant note, we’re about half way to our 7th Saturday Vanikapila. The heat has dried the carpet, Sandy has cleaned all the windows (Mahalo Sandy!) and UFOHQ is prepped for its not too distant re-opening (hopefully). In the meantime we will continue moving forward with our Vanikapila Sessions. We hope you stick with us.

Mahalo nui to Rick and Ted for lending us their musical talents last week. To Sandy for being our heartbeat and for Nohea for all the support she gives me and the Crew. A special Mahalo to Kathy Zenz and Cindy Meigs for your donations, much appreciated! I bought a longer USB cable so we can push back the WebCam to include our Studio Guests. And of course, Mahalo Nui Loa to all of you that took time to join in!

I know that some of you out there were curious about Ted’s hair so here it is . . .

Below is the link for this Saturday’s upcoming Vanikapila.

And for those of you still in need of masks. Please take note of Nohea’s collection below.

Below images from last week’s Vanikapila.

uKeKu

briefly we connect,
melodies unfold in space,
then it’s time to go.

I have some sad news. Stan Heins, long time friend of Pauline and dear friend of the UFOhana passed this past Monday. He lost his long battle with his illness, but during that time he remained very kind, soft spoken, generous, witty and courageous man. You would often see him sitting quietly among the Ukulele Madness, tapping his foot, just smiling and enjoying the music and hula. Mahalo to Pauline for sharing Stan with our Ohana, our hearts and Aloha go out to you.

Aloha Oe Stan! We will miss you.

Me Ke Aloha Pumehana,

-=SqL+Nohea+Jake=-

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Aloha UFOhana,

We’re on our way to Vanikapila Numba Six la dat! Click below to access it on Saturday. Mahalo Nui Loa to all that send their Mana through the Internet and into our Chat Room and Texts to Nohea (Linda: 415-572-1175). Your comments and requests really add to the feeling of ‘Ohana.

Mahalo for Brudda Ted for your Great Paani and Meles. Mahalo Lynnette for joining us again. Btw, I installed a bigger mixer so we can plug your mic in next time! Mahalo for being such a good sport and lending us your great mana.

I know we were having some issues with hearing the bass last week. I did some troubleshooting and found that the microphone on the Bass was failing. I’ve replaced it and it seems to be working now. Thank you all for bringing this to my attention.

Like I said “a work in progress”. Thanks for hanging in there with us.

Some sad new from Hawai’i, I’m sure most of you already know. William Awihilima Kahaiali‘i, aka “Uncle Willie K” passed away this past Monday, May 18th. There’s an article in the local “paper”, StarAdvertiser, about him, you can access it here.

Below Willie K performing with the Lynwood Elementary Ukulele Academy 4 years ago! What a great experience for the Keiki and how gracious of Willie K!

Aloha Oe and Mahalo for sharing your gift of mele with us Brudda Willie!

On a bitter sweet note. Google honored another Hawaiian Legend that has, unfortunately, passed on sometime ago, via their animated “Doodle”. Very well and sensitively done, they even took the trouble of syncing his lips to some of the lyrics. They even included a scene from his Ocean Service out at Makua Beach. One of my favorite surfing hangouts in my (very) younger years.

Maika’i Loa Google! Mahalo Nui Loa!

I believe that Iz’s last concert, just before he passed away, was here at the Marin Center. Mahalo Marion for giving us the opportunity to experience them both!

We are all so lucky to have experienced their talent in our life time.

Click below for last week’s Studio images . . .

UkekU

deep inside the box,
soft melody drifts upward,
lifting heavy hearts.

Long weekend ahead, hope you all have a great Memorial Holiday!

Malama Pono Kakou,

-=SqL+Nohea+Jake=-

:EOT