CROM!

I apologize to all. I have been extremely busy these past several weeks planning for a visit from our Afghani military counterparts. Several Generals and their staff are coming to Okinawa, don't ask me why, so I will be off the grid for awhile. In the meantime, I leave you with this...

Crom, I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad. Why we fought, or why we died. All that matters is that two stood against many. That's what's important! Valor pleases you, Crom... so grant me one request. Grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, then to HELL with you! I have never prayed to you before. I have no tongue for it. No one, not even you, will remember if we were good men or bad. Why we fought, or why we died. All that matters is that two stood against many. That's what's important! Valor pleases you, Crom... so grant me one request. Grant me revenge! And if you do not listen, then to HELL with you!

Fanboys

In an email from several nights ago, "Watching Fanboys right now! I have been waiting over two years to see it...will give a review on my blog. That is certain!"

I can't give much of a review. I was so let down by this movie. Only a couple of items to note...

1. The cast diverts from their trip to steal a copy of Episode One to go thru Riverside, IA to bust some Trekkie balls.
2. The best catchphrase of the movie is used when they do attempt to kick Trekkies balls due to their calling Han Solo a homo. It is..."Get the hell out of here you Kirk-lovin' Spock suckers!" Beautiful dialogue.
3. Skywalker ranch is guarded by the dudes from THX-1138.
4. I was able to gorge myself on hotdogs and ramen. Not just any ol' hotdogs and ramen. This was hotdogs with Heinz 57 and ramen made with paprika, basil, and dehydrated onion!
5. That is all.

You will all have to watch it for yourselves, but I felt really let down. Kinda like watching a Brett Ratner film.

May the Force be with you.

Trek Premiere

Well, Buddy and I did it. We travelled 15 kilometers with a 40 lb pack and had enough energy to stop into Coconut Moon (our local beach bar) for a couple of beers! None the worse for wear, but Bud is completely exhausted.

Highlights:
Impromptu wedding
Oki Hollywood
Crazy dudes with windmills on their backs
Surf town
Tacos
Beer and beef sticks
Oki/US culture

The true highlight would really have to be that when I went in to Family Mart to get Buddy a beef stick and me an Orion. I took a moment to use the restroom and I left my camera next to the sink. When I had gotten outside I realized I had forgotten it and was on my way back inside to retrieve it when a nice young Okinawan lad found me and returned it with what appeared to be an apology. I can only interpret that due to the look of concern on his face. Could that happen in the US?

Please take the time to enjoy our photos here on Facebook.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=84825&id=672758511&saved#/photo.php?pid=1966062&id=672758511&ref=nf

SLAP CHOP!

I had no intention of needing or getting one of these, but now after seeing this...
I think it will fit in my backpack!

Beard Song

Another song from Rocky and Balls I need to learn; a song about beards written by Hannah Rockcliffe (Rocky) and Sophie Madeleine (Balls).


I feel it is in keeping with my adventure; the long beard that is grown while you search for meaning while you wander. Forrest Gump, Jesus, and Frodo come to mind.

"All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost"--J.R.R. Tolkien

Urban Trek Premiere

Impressive. Very impressive. Your skills are complete young Robertson...

I must say, this is inspirational and motivational. Good thing I finally got my tent today and can officially "hit the road" on Okinawa for this long holiday weekend. I will head north and see how it all goes. It will be interesting and exciting, especially since Buddy is going with me. I will also have pictures of this experimental and premiere Trek once I return. I am not going to take the computer with me this first time out.

Dev, thanks so much for the inspiration and your personal comments you sent today. It means a lot to me. I need friends and family for encouragement right now. Also, thanks to Lubi, Ken, and Wayne for their concern and offers of support. I appreciate ALL who are in my life and provide guidance, support, and love.

It isn't as easy as I thought it could be and actually, I have some reflecting to do this weekend and must follow that up with a life decision shortly after which may affect my journey. I will end the suspense by clarifying that this change would adjust the Trek to only 6 months instead of 12. What is the positive side of this? This would cause me to backpack Europe instead; easy trade off, I think, and it would be bring me back to HI to go to work in a great job with a great friend of mine. Now if only I can convince Lubi to come back to HI around the same timeframe... The glass is always half full.

Live long and prosper.
May the Force be with you.
Semper Fi, Mac!
CROM!!!

Rocky and Balls

CAUTION: Saccharin Warning!

This is my latest greatest inspiration for ukulele. I MUST learn to play this well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vVdWHADKto
Make sure you brush your teeth after you watch...it will cause tooth decay!