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It's Sunny and fairly clear today.
Hallelujah! Sunlight! It's the first fairly clear day in what seems like over a week.
Thou shalt not take blue sky for granted ever again...
Vog...should I be worried?
Hi there!
I just found this lovely web page and forum and figured I would see if I could get some advice.
I am scheduled to visit Kona for the first ...
Webcam changes
I've posted on the webcam page asking people not to look in my neighbors windows. This has been ignored by some.
Since I can't watch the webcam all ...
Web Cast Canceled Today
I was going to webcast through Justin.tv today. But Justin.tv is somewhat unreliable and guess what? Today it's not working.
The system I use for ...
Webcam? Is Joe Moving Off Island?
I've had a number of emails from the news letter I sent out the other day, I figure there's probably a lot more people wondering what's going to happen ...
VOG alert info from Hawaii County
This was forwarded to me from Mary. While I appreciate it, remember anyone (you) is free to post here in the forum.
Recent changes in activity at ...
Photos from Aloha Hawaiian Night at the pier.
Mary sent these to me. She takes great photos.
Aloha Hawaiian Night at the Kailua Pier
Here is the first hour of the live webcast. It was great music and food.
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Friday Night Live Web Cast
CORRECTION: SATURDAY IS THE DAY. NOT FRIDAY AS EARLIER STATED!
I'm going down to the pier SATURDAY night for the 5th annual "Aloha Hawaiian Night"
It ...
Is Vog a problem for people with asthma?
I'm contemplating a move to Kona. In my effort to thoroughly research the area I came across a lot of information about the Vog. Since I do have asthma,...
Paul Allen's Super Yacht in Kailua Bay
OK, it's raining and I'm not waiting for a good picture... who knows the yacht may not be here in the morning.
This baby came cruising into Kona this ...
spoon meat
The water is sweet and the meat of the immature coconut is called spoon meat. It can be just a tablespoon of gel or thicker, as good as flan.
The next ...
LiveKonaWedding.com
I haven't been posting here much lately because I've been working on LiveKonaWedding.com since December. Most of that time was spent getting all the bugs ...
Baby Ponds at Kona Bay Estates
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Sea Turtle Video from the harbor
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Dolphins and Whales off of Honkahou harbor
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Capt. Beans Dinner Cruise Comes To An End
I heard via the wireless coconut and then read confirmed reports that an end of a era is upon us. No more Capt. Bean Dinner Cruise on the Tamure.
Also ...
Chameleons in the Garden
Spotted my first whale this morning Jan 7 at 9:30
I'm bummed though, I was so mesmerized that I didn't have the window open on my computer so I could snap a picture.
This whale was straight out in ...
Kona Cliff Jumping Spot
Another place I went yesterday during my live webcast was a place the locals jump off a cliff into the ocean.
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Going to 2step at Place of Refuge this morning.
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Waipi'o
Would like some advice on Waipi'o Valley. We do have a 4WD vehicle, but are somewhat worried about the road up/down to the valley floor. Is it really ...
Seen my first Chameleon today.
I've lived in Kona over 10 years and never seen a Chameleon till today.
Eila and I were invited up to Matt and Mary Lovein's to see the Chameleons....
What do you want to see on the island via live webcast?
Every Saturday I will be going somewhere here on the island and broadcasting live.
My first place I'm thinking is Kiholo bay.
Another one is the ...
Friday afternoon live webcast in Kona.
I'm working on getting this technology perfected so I can stream weddings live over the internet so that people who can't attend a wedding here in Hawaii ...
Kona Fishing Video Part 2
Fishing Video Part 1
My flip cam has a software glitch and long story short here is the first installment video of my excellent fishing trip on the Medusa here in Kona.
More ...
Fishing with my friend Capt. Steve Kaiser on the Medusa
Steve was my first customer when I opened my shop here in 97, his wife Jennifer who handled my new shops insurance at the time sent him to me and we've ...
Kona Christmas Parade Video
Wow! What a Parade. Absolutely the biggest and best parade ever held in Kona. There were 19 people waiting online at our Konafriends/JustinTV page waiting ...
Holualoa Christmas Festival Full Video
Live Webcasting Is Here!
I've been experimenting the last couple days with mobile webcasting and last night I successfully broadcast live from Honl's beach at sunset.
What ...
How to post a video Part 1
Live Webcast Honl's Beach-Copy of Live Webcast
Click center screen to play copy of Sundays live mobile webcast.
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Joe's blog
Is it possible to access archives for your blog?
It only goes back as far as Dec. 3.
Also I tried Eyejot but I guess my computer is not set up for ...
Please help me test Eyejot
I've received a couple eyejots videos from the contact us page and couldn't hear any audio. I think it maybe resolved but I need a few people to send me ...
Spectacular Friday Night Sunset Video
Stormy
This dove was born in the hanging plant basket in the guava tree. The parent birds visit and feed it.
Tropical Flowers
I had not visited the tropical flower page since I returned from Kona, I enjoyed your little video of the garden, and the new plumeria photo's are Very ...
Weather Whoa's
A personal reply to Mary, Well, over here in Oregon we have not blown and washed away, (despite what the newscasts say)...
Stormy Wednesday
chameleons in the garden, windy day in Holualoa
New "Events" link on left navigation menu
Notice at the bottom of the left menu a new tab "Kona Events".
You can list any event happening on the big island by clicking that link and filling ...
Mary Sent Me Cool Jackson Chameleon Pics
I asked Mary if I could quote an email she sent me about these photos and she agreed.
We are very lucky in Hawaii to be able to see Jackson's chameleons ...
How to post multiple photos to Konafriends Video Tutorial Part 2.
How to post multiple photos to Konafriends Video Tutorial Part 1
Watch Photo Tutorials To See How This was Done
Mr and Mrs Santa Clause
Holualoa Music and Lighting Festival.
Dec 8th is the biggest event of
the year for our town called Holualoa Music and Lighting Festival.
Santa will be there seeing children ...
Uploading Video To Konafriends
The capability to upload video directly through Konafriends will not be available after December 17. Brightcove is discontinuing their service. I've looked ...
It's Warm... I love Kona
Alooooohaaa,
After a week in the Pacific Northwest it's good to be back in Kona.
Some folks just aren't cut out for cold weather. That would be ...
Cool Photo Show By Mary
She sent this to me to post.
Takes a little time to load but worth the wait. Mary sent this to me to post. Click "Watch" on next page.Very cool Hilton ...
I'm in Wa. it's cold dark and dreary.
Nothing like a trip off the rock to improve your whole attitude and outlook.
I'm posting this from the Oxford Suites in Silverdale Wa.
The hotel is ...
News Flash
I will be going to Seattle in the morning (Saturday) and will have about a 3 hour window in Honolulu that I can and will be online but after that I won'...
Aloha Everyone-News Flash
I wanted to make it so that members of Konafriends could have their own web page. After trying it out for a couple of days, it was one of those ideas that ...
Youtube and Brightcove Video Comparison
There is no editing done to either video.
Uploaded to Brightcove from bottom of Konafriends Video page, via big orange box.
Uploaded to
Youtube
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Flip Video Cam Editing Tutorial
Flip Video Cam
Tonight I had to go to Costco and it occurred to me while I was there that I should shoot a quick video of the Flip Video Camera that their selling for ...
Kona Coffee Festival Video
Kona Coffee Parade Video
Good News-Local Artists Please Read
I'm going to make a direct link on the left navigation menu above the Art Gallery Link to make it easier for you to show off your work. Should be live ...
Coffee & Art Stroll Video
Like to sing?
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Car rentals ay KOA
I am curious about car rental rates,and/or any recommendations,nightmare,or other insight on this subject?
New Queens Market Place at Waikoloa Resort-Video
The new market place opened a couple weeks ago. According to their ad in the local paper it sounded like you could go out there and have lunch at one of ...
You say Tomato...
The Language of Hawaii seems to have a few variables that I am requesting perhaps either, and/or suggestions, answers, or comments. I would like to feel ...
KONAFRIENDS WEBCAM
I was "tickled" the other day when I was visiting the webcam. Someone had aimed the camera at a drinking fountain to the mauka side,there,atop the fountain ...
Konaweb.com and Konaforum.com
I just added them to the travel links page. I've been thinking about adding them for a while.
I made the decision that it's better for my visitors ...
momsha
A sincere thank you for all the information that I have discovered on this website.I am so looking forward to my trip to Kona in November!
Video Ads For Your Kona Business
Now in the "Yellow Pages" link on the left navagation menu, AKA the Kona business directory, you can post a free video ad. Actually these can be done in ...
Marshall's Art
I was so impressed with the artwork of Marshall White that I had to immediately post a message on the Konaweb Forum!. I 'absolutely' fell head over heels ...
Monday Night Live WebCast
Ironman World Championship October 13
Keep an eye on the webcam and you'll see triathletes riding by the house on their bikes and swimming out front in the mornings.
Kona will start bulging ...
New Things To Do Section
Check out the new activity listings.
Golf,Volcanoe,Helicopter Tours,Dinner Cruise, Submarine, Tours and too many other things to list here. Sign up ...
Windermere Real Estate Kona
Windermere real estate next door had their grand opening this afternoon. They seem like nice people. Maybe I can sell my place to them and retire.
I ...
Do you or someone you know have a local business?
Free Listings: Every local business on the big island can list their business by going to the yellow pages link on the bottom of the left navigation menu....
Moving pets to Hawaii just got easier
The hardest part of moving here seems to be getting your pets through the process.
Seems it just got a little easier according to West Hawaii Today ...
vacation next week
What should the first thing we should see?
Aloha Airlines Stops Flying
I just got this notice from Hawaiian airlines.
As you may have heard, Aloha Airlines will stop service at the end of the day, March 31st.
During ...
Kona's Best Beaches
Kekaha Kai State Park is located between mile marker 90 and 91 north of Kona International airport on Hwy 19.
I like this beach because of the ...
DVD Feedback
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Early feedback has been excellent. Kristy from Denver recommended adding Green Sands Beach to the itinerary. I agree. Done.
Wish I would have thought ...
Gecko chasing mouse...
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Scout Scouting
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Memorial at Sea Sunday
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If you were here in Kona and seen about 40 fishing boats gathered off the coast about a mile out in front of our place Sunday morning, you likely saw the ...
Disabled Adventures Hawaii
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Is a new local website specializing in helping disabled visitors to the big island locate activity providers who can accommodate their special needs.
Check ...
And no, the boats not included in the sale.
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I actually had somebody wonder if the cruise ship seen here at the bottom of the page was included with the property. No it is not.
See very last picture ...
Jake Shimabukuro
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Web Cam Fixed!
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Finally. My head still hurts from it. I'll be programming presets into it in a day or so.
Rocket plane in Kona
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This is very cool. My friend Tim at Airservice Hawaii called and said you got to see this...
My 15 Minutes Of Fame...Almost
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Every morning I have a ritual I go through after I get to work. First thing I do is turn on the computer and while it's booting up I turn on the air compressor ...
Kilauea Volcano Explosion
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It was reported on the local news recently that there was a small explosion down at the volcano. Interesting because this particular volcano isn't supposed ...
Saturday Konafriends WebCast
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Saturday was a busy day for me. 1st my wife had our backyard under construction and required my services to prepare it for planting new Arecca Palms.
2nd,...
live web cam
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Joe, it is surprisingly clear on my computer. Looking forward to seeing you Saturday at around two o'clock at Holualoa Gallery for live feed of my book ...
Kilauea Volcano Messing Up The Sky
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In case you you've been watching the webcam and wondering why the sky has been so foggy gray all week, Kilauea Volcano has been on the war path.
Lava ...
My yard guy in Kona
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I don't even want to mention his name for fear of him being so buried in new clients that he barely has time for me anymore. But Aaron is a good guy and ...
Whales on the kona webcam
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I've spotted at least 7 whales today. I've been able to see 3 of them on the webcam. So if you think you seen a whale on our webcam today you probably ...
Holy Heart Shaped Reptiles, Batman!
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Happy Valentines Day.
Hurricane's and such
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Many years ago, when life was fun and carefree, I lived in Christianstead on St. Croix in the Caribbean. I absolutely loved it. I worked from ...
Sunday Whale Watching on the Body Glove
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This past Sunday 2-10-08 was a trial run to broadcast live off the Kona coast aboard the Body Glove. Overall it was a success. We tested a couple ...
Good place to eat in Waimea
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BodyGlove Whale Watching Sunday Live!
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2PM Sunday afternoon Konafriends.com will be streaming live video from the BodyGlove boat off the Kona coast.
We're departing the Kailua pier at 1:...
Man on the beach conversation.
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Spinner Dolphins at the harbor.
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Nice try Scout, Lulu says NO!
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Tourists: Keep hold of your camera.
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I read a somewhat disturbing letter to the editor in the paper this morning. (1-18-08)
The letter writer witnessed an almost crime in our downtown ...
Lulu Says No to Scout
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Top Ten News Storys of 2007
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Brief view of whale off of Honl's beach Sat. am
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Manta Ray Video Clip
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Time Zone Converter
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Click Here To See The Time At Your Home and Kona
Happy
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Happy holiday season to all!
Kona Christmas Parade Time Zone Converter
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I've had a couple people ask me what the time difference is so they'd know when to log on to watch the parade Saturday.
Click here to see what time ...
Where to go dancing on the Kona Coast
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One of my customers into ballroom dancing clued me into this site that lists all the haunts of local ballroom dancers. Click here to see where to go dancing....
How to post a video Part 2
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help tutorials
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They are great.
Thank you, Joe!
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Holualoa Music & Light Festival Photos 2007
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Mary from Holualoa Gallery sent me these. Thanks Mary.
Holualoa Christmas Tree Lighting & Music
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Just a short clip... I'm working on the full video. I was stunned at the amount of people who showed up. Way more than the Coffee Festival last month....
Things that make you feel good.
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I got this in my email this morning... and really appreciated it.
Thanks Joe,
We really appreciated your live web-cam during the recent storm....
Hawaii Warriors
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It was 11 years ago Dec. 2nd that I landed here in Kona.
The University of Hawaii football team had lost 17 games in a row up to this point I seem to ...
How to Post in this Forum
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What are your top 3 most memorable experiences on the big island?
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My top 3 are:
1. Watching a meteorite show from Mauna Kea.
2. Manta Ray night dive.
3. Camping at Makalawena and watching the whales pass in ...
How to make a photo slide show at Photobucket
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And post it here...
Jake Shimabukuro at Kahilu Theatre Friday night 8PM 11-30-07
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November 30, 2007- If you're sitting around wondering what to do on a Friday night and you want to see somebody play a ukulele like you've never seen before,...
BlipTV Test
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I uploaded this video straight to Bliptv. They don't compress the video like Youtube does.
This video is also in the Youtube player on the video ...
Beach Walks With Rox
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Mahalo, Marshall and Konafriends
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Thank you so much for the opportunity to even be able to see Marshall White's wonderful work, I'' be there the 10th of November to pick up the lithograph ...
momsha
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I am so looking forward to the Kona Coffee Festival!. I will be fortunate enough to be there for this event,I would have not been aware of it going on ...
Post your favorite thing to do in Kona
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Now you can post your favorite thing to do on the "My Friends Picks" page. Go check it out.
My Friends Favorite Picks
See Ironman photos in the webcam gallery
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I got some good shots with the webcam this morning while staying in Honolulul, even a couple with the helicopter trailing the leaders.
See photos here ...
Ironman Swimmers Seen On WebCam
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In the mornings from now till Ironman you'll see triathletes swimming out front on the webcam.
Notice the the 2 telephone poles in the picture above?...
Speeding Cruise Ship
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Every morning I come down to the shop and turn on the computer and check the webcam. This morning someone had the cam pointed at a cruise ship speeding ...
WebCam Photo Gallery
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Click Here To Go To The WebCam Photo Gallery
Atlantis Submarine in Kona
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Atlantis Submarine is parked in front getting ready to take people down about 100 feet.
Just think, for 1.5 million this could be your view from half ...
Rhapsody of The Seas
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Is here today Sunday September 23, 2007. It's kind of unusual, we don't get many cruise ships visiting on Sunday this time of year.
Imagine working ...
Things folks bring to the shop...
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One reason I like living in Kona is people bring me fruit when picking up their cars and then are happy to pay the bill.
Today Mr. and Mrs. Teshima ...
What Topic Is Konafriends Lacking?
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What topic(s) are missing from Konafriends.com?
Do you have a suggestion to make this site better?
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