The Adventures of Judy and Mike

A winter type rain storm has taken over Kailua-Kona these past 2 days. Gray, fog, and day-long rain. Reminds us of winter in California; only it is not too cold. Mid 60's during the day, mid 50's at night. And the clouds/fog stops the view of the water. The coolness has had the long-term locals complaining about the cold--"it never gets this cold"! That's, of course, because we have moved here. Judy and Mike joined the Kona Camera Club. Saturday we went to our first photo outing with the group. The Pana'Ewa (w's are pronounced as a V) Rodeo in Hilo (on the other side of the island). It was great fun. Not only a wonderful family event, but lots of emphasis on children. From little ones competing in roping and calf riding, to adolescents competing in calf roping and bull riding, and of course, adults throwing their bodies all around in ways that surely hurt. The event began with a flag ceremony and the induction of a number of young people into the milit