tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post6576328786095682657..comments2024-03-29T03:10:47.538-04:00Comments on Comfort Spiral: Aloha From the Security ZoneCloudiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-78040744201363449192011-11-20T20:18:21.324-05:002011-11-20T20:18:21.324-05:00Hi Again, I'm commenting on the wrong post, I ...Hi Again, I'm commenting on the wrong post, I was trying to find the one within the last week where you quoted Ben Franklin and I commented that he could hold his own in the present time. Didn't I end up looking at a lovely bust of Franklin every meal that I sat down to during this last weekend's retreat in the host's dining room. He appeared to enjoy our company.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16238104201320280408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-47178629669946631162011-11-14T13:53:01.627-05:002011-11-14T13:53:01.627-05:00Walking Man is right, you know.
Presidents used to...Walking Man is right, you know.<br />Presidents used to walk on foot around Washington. . . <br /><br />of course, there are SO many angry people out there. . .<br /><br />glad I'm anonymous, LOL<br /><br />Thank YOU so much for being a VIP hereCloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-76654547652936831072011-11-14T06:52:26.458-05:002011-11-14T06:52:26.458-05:00These are the people who have totally screwed up e...These are the people who have totally screwed up everything they and their predecessors touched. I can understand why they don't have any public forums~~~they may have to explain themselves and their way of prostitution to greed.<br /><br />You do realize that they have impeded your rights to walk on public tax payer paid for sidewalks and streets. Why are they more important than you?the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-386900911573586002011-11-14T00:19:57.827-05:002011-11-14T00:19:57.827-05:00Impressive displays.
And great arch on that rainb...Impressive displays.<br /><br />And great arch on that rainbow...an impressive display as well.christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08717459430504797508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-80672094721327267062011-11-14T00:13:05.792-05:002011-11-14T00:13:05.792-05:00Life will be normal once all the heat is over!Nice...Life will be normal once all the heat is over!Nice pictures..Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-19156300251721183772011-11-14T00:11:19.143-05:002011-11-14T00:11:19.143-05:00superb captures!
namaste /\ from mumbai
aloha!superb captures!<br /><br />namaste /\ from mumbai<br />aloha!magiceyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848851692951192508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-17112865207013393892011-11-13T23:52:50.296-05:002011-11-13T23:52:50.296-05:00I remember when they came through town. There was ...I remember when they came through town. There was alot of that going on. Hopefully the peaceful days will be back for you soon.Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324315351283229508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-64948078194242713762011-11-13T23:25:28.340-05:002011-11-13T23:25:28.340-05:00Thanks for these really interesting comments, frie...Thanks for these really interesting comments, friends!Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-12649265490387016662011-11-13T22:42:26.347-05:002011-11-13T22:42:26.347-05:00As you say “visitors don’t stay forever” – now I w...As you say “visitors don’t stay forever” – now I wish I was a visitor again in your beautiful state. For some reason before I went to Hawaii I did not think I would like it. Maybe because when I was in Bali there were two women from Hawaii and they were constantly complaining about Bali and saying that Hawaii was better. But then I went to Hawaii and loved it. I hope I can go back some day.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-44719122137012600882011-11-13T21:49:35.823-05:002011-11-13T21:49:35.823-05:00This post had me thinking of Gettysburg in your ho...This post had me thinking of Gettysburg in your home state and how Lincoln once walked freely around that town. I thought of President Obama admiring the beach of his childhood from a safe distance. It's sad to me that we don't celebrate or leaders, who represent the best in ourselves, but lock them up. We would love them well if we could only love ourselves. Challenging post. Thanks.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-64721962423461809322011-11-13T20:35:33.083-05:002011-11-13T20:35:33.083-05:00that last pic is incredible!!
~laura xxthat last pic is incredible!!<br />~laura xxPooch Purple Reignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02460865405701466468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-16308869068912861652011-11-13T19:55:42.775-05:002011-11-13T19:55:42.775-05:00I have to say that I would prefer your home withou...I have to say that I would prefer your home without visitors - no matter how much they are enjoying it.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-27624726468694583052011-11-13T18:57:26.378-05:002011-11-13T18:57:26.378-05:00Thanks friends.
The bit of normalcy you bring ...Thanks friends. <br /><br /><br /><br />The bit of normalcy you bring is appreciated amidst all this, believe me :-)Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-33029295973484702202011-11-13T18:43:02.365-05:002011-11-13T18:43:02.365-05:00I like the music, as always. It sure is a differen...I like the music, as always. It sure is a different world.Feisty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02821808042889216134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-44321338291904512632011-11-13T18:09:01.601-05:002011-11-13T18:09:01.601-05:00Nevertheless, looks peaceful and secure. A good th...Nevertheless, looks peaceful and secure. A good thing. Please have a nice start into the new week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-62843854692621717912011-11-13T18:01:55.226-05:002011-11-13T18:01:55.226-05:00I bet you all will be happy when the dignitaries l...I bet you all will be happy when the dignitaries leave!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-75119965334606144072011-11-13T15:57:35.405-05:002011-11-13T15:57:35.405-05:00At least they can't screen out the rainbows :-...At least they can't screen out the rainbows :-).Windsmoke.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12225394580987872677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-23022005864410454332011-11-13T12:48:52.727-05:002011-11-13T12:48:52.727-05:00Very cool, Cloudia. Glad your camera wasn't ta...Very cool, Cloudia. Glad your camera wasn't taken in the name of security...Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831169405732892599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-76569199775990712312011-11-13T12:29:58.036-05:002011-11-13T12:29:58.036-05:00This really is very interesting. We are staying a...This really is very interesting. We are staying away from your side of the island right now. Thanks for showing us what we're missing.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-12134112469319404492011-11-13T11:46:14.649-05:002011-11-13T11:46:14.649-05:00P.S. I could bet those were designed in Oslo ! (OM...P.S. I could bet those were designed in Oslo ! (OMG ! Maybe this is an international military trade secret of some sorts and I spilled the beans inadvertedly !)Rudolph Aspiranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641098651657160229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-44311898104874272102011-11-13T11:41:39.200-05:002011-11-13T11:41:39.200-05:00I guess high visibility security is a must, especi...I guess high visibility security is a must, especially when you have a gathering of other international big honcho businessmen and/or heads of state. I only wish that those observation "booths", or whatever their names are, looked a tad less "industrial" in design, and could have at least have beem painted a more aesthetically pleasing color, more appropriate with the culture Rudolph Aspiranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641098651657160229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-63533261859209574402011-11-13T11:40:48.438-05:002011-11-13T11:40:48.438-05:00EEGADS! Looks like transformers sittin' in th...EEGADS! Looks like transformers sittin' in the street; like I shouldn't DARE leave my hotel's lobby. Interesting little boxes hovering over your boat. Hope you aren't frisked every block you walk. Security guards in site are a bit unnerving. Glad there's not barbed wire and a fortress lining the beach. Stay safe; mind your manners until the security visitors leave. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-34821375254423175012011-11-13T11:07:48.553-05:002011-11-13T11:07:48.553-05:00Love the palm three shadows picture.
Greetings,
F...Love the palm three shadows picture.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-15487915642444991742011-11-13T11:07:34.586-05:002011-11-13T11:07:34.586-05:00Interesting shots of Waikiki during the APEC meeti...Interesting shots of Waikiki during the APEC meeting, Cloudia. Mahalo for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576595805602354327.post-14525460026160335832011-11-13T10:12:58.264-05:002011-11-13T10:12:58.264-05:00Security is big business these days.Security is big business these days.Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15320507412459242451noreply@blogger.com