Apparently e-bikes are not for me!

We had a holiday recently and decided to try out e-bikes. For my hubby, victory! For me, not so much.

After I fell, we tried to figure out when I had last used even a regular bike, but I couldn't remember. Luckily, I fell on grassy ground. And wasn't injured. Just a few bruises. But the praise part is that at least 4 people stopped their cars to ask if I were ok. That was really nice. Luckily, I was able to motor on afterwards. Well, able to walk on! So now we know. Glad that my husband was able to bike and enjoy it. There will probably be an e-bike in his future.

I probably won't become a boat owner either...especially this one, which was cute, but way too small.

Some Moorhens I discovered on my walk. 

I do love palm trees and pink clouds.

She was investigating a bug.

And Kaipo was lonely. The leash doesn't allow the Boxer to get close to Kaipo. They get too excited and cause barking in the neighborhood.

The Moorhens going for a swim.

The Black Crowned Night Herons were awaiting fish in the water. The one above on the concrete flew over when I walked by. Apparently they are not as calm as the Moorhens.

So a pretty mellow week. I am praying for those undergoing weather events, which seem much more prevalent these days. We are still in Hurricane Season here in Hawaii, so the prayers extend to not having a storm that bothers Hawaii. 

As we hear more about the fire disaster on Maui, it becomes more evident that they will need extended assistance. I pray they get what they need.

Boxer threat averted so far

After my walk the other day, I went by to see my pal and his dog, the Boxer!

I was met with a sad tale: the boxer had run through her electric fence to see a small puppy, being walked by 2 young boys.

This Boxer is so energetic and strong, that her idea of "play" is somewhat different that the idea of others. The owner was unable to recall her and had to ask a neighbor to retrieve her. He is thinking that since he often can't control her, he might need to give her away. This because his son works during the day, so he can't step in. 

Thankfully, they are considering other options. I sure would miss this dog if she were given away!

God's rays

These flowers are so pretty! and they were gone the next day. Hanging limply like the one on bottom left.

Moon behind and near clouds.

Moon above pink clouds

Annato flower and buds.

If you know what the green orb fruit is, please advise.

This was a squeaky toy I found at Big Save. The Boxer loved it and got it dirty immediately.

Palm trees and Moon

To me, these look like Cactus fruit. But I could be wrong.

Crown of Thorns flowers. I don't see them very often on Kauai.

Some people have skills with growing roses.

Woofie Cushion getting dirty.

Find the Moorhen. I heard it before I spotted it.

Niihau and Lehua islands

I rarely see the sign say OPEN, so I strolled a bit down the road.

A little flower opening on top of the plant.

The cute Boxer tail.

Since escaping her imposed boundary, she is now kept on a leash tied to a rock. Chaperoned, though. She is not left alone in the sun. 

Always on the alert for happenings in the neighborhood.

Resting between episodes of chickens encroaching and neighborhood unknown dogs.

Sometimes even a lizard is enough to catch her attention.

Love the forehead wrinkles.

I guess we know how the window got messed up....

Never far from the treat bag. A cute French bulldog in the neighborhood didn't know, apparently, what a treat was! He licked and licked the treat. He figured it out when I threw the treat into his yard. His owner gave permission.

I tried to catch a photo of her licking my bare knee, but each time I brought out my camera, she thought it was a treat and lost her focus.

Regardless of what happens with this beautiful and energetic dog, I am happy for the time I have had to share with her!

By the way: my new count of meteors seen is now 350! And I did get to see the International Space Station again!