Livin' Large the UNICAT Way

Got buko bucks?

RVing & off road adventures in a "garbage truck" camper.......

YouTube video by mahalodotcom

The UNICAT featured in the video gets 8 miles per gallon and about $800 to fill the twin 120 gallon tank. Let see with current rising gas prices, monthly payment, multi purpose (RV, boat etc) insurance and routine maintenance costs......whoa - just got a brain freeze.

The interior has a good functional design & TEErifically well decorated - the cliche "don't judge the book by its cover" applies. The UNICAT has vehicles designed for the individual, professional (i.e. disaster response) and special needs (handicapped). The company also offers special travel tours with a UNICAT team.

Maybe this is where all the garbage trucks go when it is time to retire...... LOL

Happy Trails!!!

photos taken from the manufacturer's website UNICAT

Shakin' & Swayin' Island Style

The Hawaiian Inter-Club Council of Southern California (HICCSC) will have their 30th Ho'olaule'a (celebration) at Alondra Park in Lawndale, CA. Hula Halau 'O Lilinoe (our kumu Aunty Sissy Kaio) has been performing at this event for many years. Ho'olaule'a is 2 day festival featuring pacific islander cuisine, outdoor marketplace and Hawaiian & Polynesian music and dance performances.

Mark your Calendars.....
Date: July 19 & 20
Where: Alondra Park, Lawndale Entertainment Schedule & Map

Here is a video clip of another annual hula event Aloha Expo. Keith Dasalla, an awesome musician & our halau tahitian drummer/teacher is the sound & stage guy for the event. Our Halau is the featured entertainment (tahitian, implements & kahiko) you will see on stage towards the end of the video. Our food booth also serves the most delectable teriyaki chicken & famous breakfast/lunch meal with spam at both events...... 'onolicious!!!

Expo 2008 Santa Fe Springs YouTube video by Henry in the IE and RexReaper

Hang Loose ..........................have some TEErific island fun!!!

photo credit: "Shaka" sign from Wikipedia

Celebrate the Red White & Blue

Some more FUNtastic stuff to do this holiday weekend.
1. ABC7 Interactive Map 4th of July Events
2. Shopping
- Home Depot and Lowe's 10% off Appliances
- Macy 4th of July Sale
- Kohl's 4th of July Sale
- Payless Shoes BOGO 1/2 off EVERYTHING
- DisneyShopping online Take an extra 25% off on Summer Sale (Remember to enter the code)
- Check out CouponClock for more 4th of July Sales
3. Movies
- Moviefone recommendation of the Best Movies in Theaters

4. Have a backyard BBQ fun with the family & friends.

Here are some TEEfav Red White & Blue video clips:

Empire State Building Red White Blue colors. YouTube video by missykitty

The New White House (more info) YouTube video by emanuela85ec

Paris: 23.00 hours, Monday June 30. The Eiffel tower lights dim and come back on in blue with yellow stars to mark France's 2008 presidency of the European Union. YouTube video by EUXTV

Have a TEErific & safe Red White & Blue celebration!!!

4th of July Activities & Fireworks Shows

1. Southland Fireworks Shows
2. Independence Day Activities in the Southland
3. 4th of July Calendar Events
4. Fireworks in OC

YouTube video by MRB111

Patriotic Tribute to our Military

God Bless America.

Remember those men & women who are protecting our LIBERTY here and abroad!!!

Have a TEErific 4th of July celebration!!!

Sandwich Generation Month

Sandwich Generation (Merriam-Webster - noun, 1987) : a generation of people who are caring for their aging parents while supporting their own children

Top Ten Signs: You Are a Sandwich Caregiver

photo credit from David Hayward & Emme Levine @ Care Station

YouTube video by talkingeyesmedia

The Sandwich Generation

Check out PBS Life Part2 Relationship for more relationship stories, Nourishing Relationships Blog, Fox Business: Early Preparation is Key to the Sandwich Generation and MSN Lifestyles: Boomers Resources for the Sandwich Generation.

Lots more food for thought. To be continued...