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The Whaler WeeklyNovember 18, 2016Hope you were able to see and experience the brightlight of the Supermoon, wherever you were, this week.“Your First and Best CondominiumWhile it didn’t appear as large on Maui as it did in otherResort on Ka'anapali Beach!”parts of the world, it was really bright and fun to watch. evelynIt’s been a breezyFriday with lots ofpeople at the beachenjoying thesunshine. The Pacificwas crystal clearand absolutelybeautiful! pipLooks like we may havesome chance of showersand a little bit of abreeze this weekend.For more information, see the localWEATHER FORECAST, on the NOAAWebsite.

BeforeNuts & hangersAfterMore tree trimming this week on all of our palms because they were getting all nutz! All hangers were also removed forsafety. You wouldn’t think it, but all the green waste from trimming filled up a huge dumpster! On the mauka (mountain)side of Tower 2, SGS also did some trimming of the hau hedge which has really matured and come a long way. Lovely.Jun & Ely alongwith SGS placedthe pond plants(which is a yummytreat for the koi)strategically toallow all of our koito enjoy.AccomplishmentsElectrical & Mechanical Rough-InInterior and Exterior FramingRoof Membrane, Battens & Flashing InstallInterior Drywall InstallationInterior Drywall FinishExterior Plaster Prep and Level CoatsExterior Door & Window InstallationInterior PaintingFloor PrepExterior Plaster FinishesAcoustical Ceiling GridLow Voltage WiringUp AheadRoof Tile InstallationMillwork FabricationInterior & Exterior Ceramic TileInterior DoorsGutters & DownspoutsLandscapingWork HoursWeekdays: 8am-5pmWeekends: 9am-5pmProgress continues on the interior aswell as the exterior with the roof tileinstallation nearly complete. The lightfixtures look great.Above: Leveling pavers in the courtyard to prevent trip hazards, assemblingTIO lockers, and adjusting timer for the BBQ lights. Below: In the meantime,contractors arebusy with lobbyrenovations aswe quicklyapproach thefinish line. Yea!Copperrainguttersbeinginstalled.

Please welcome Forever Maui Photography!Reserve your complimentary photography session withour concierge. A professional photographer will come tothe Whaler and take about 50-60 shots on property. Thephotographer will then put together a presentation of the“best of show” and give Guests/Owners the opportunity topurchase photo packages.Forever Maui Photography has over 14 professionalphotographers who come from all over the world, fromthe East coast of USA, to the beaches of Brazil. They areprofessional photographers who have a passion forcapturing our guests’ happiness in their photographysessions. On their off time, you can find them surfing, rockclimbing, Stand Up Paddling, cliff jumping and justenjoying the sun and beach.Left: Pua Biho, who is Lahaina bornand raised, is the Forever MauiPhotography Manager. She lovesto go to the Beach and hike thebeautiful valleys of Maui.These aresome highqualitypicturestaken righton ourproperty.Memoriesto treasureforever!On November 14, if you happened to lookup, you might have noticed that the moonlooked bigger and brighter than usual.According to those who know this kind ofthing, we won't see another Supermoon likethis until 2034. (Hmm, not sure I’ll be sogung-ho to hike the pali then, but we’ll see.)A Supermoon" occurs when the moon becomes full on the same day as its perigee, the point inthe moon's orbit when it is closest to Earth. The term Supermoon is borrowed from thepseudoscience of astrology but has been adopted by popular culture and astronomers.Supermoons generally appear to be 14% bigger and 30% brighter than other full moons.According to EarthSky, the November 14 Supermoon was only 221,524 miles from Earth. That’sthe closest the moon has been since January 1948. (My calculator says that was 68 years ago!)It was a SUPER moon Palihike with Chris & friends!Aloha from Rovylaine, Leticia, & Martha (Aston Hskpg), Prudelito, Roonie, and Feliciano (SGSGreen Team), and Julian (AOAO Maintenance).Letter in The MailPlease look out for a letter inthe mail from The Associationc/o Destination Maui Inc.(DMI) with regards to theproposed project to replacethe interior door locks,interior doors, and completecertain hallwayimprovements. Please submityour response/ballot to DMI.

Aumakua- Family Guardian Spirit Cont’dAloha Po’alima (Friday)Novemapa (November)Continuation on last week’s Aumakua Family Guardian SpiritNote: I have a good friend whose family “Aumakua” (Guardian Spirit) is the Mano(Shark). In my earlier years diving for fish with him, we discarded every 4 th fish wecaught for it was our belief that the “Mano” (shark) was around and would protectus from other predators if we took care of it and fed it. There were times we did seeCourtesy of Nathan Brovellisharks in the water and sometimes very close to us, but we were never harmed.(Bell Services)Another good friend of mine, his “Aumakua” is the “Pu’eo” (Hawaiian Owl). Therewere times on our hiking trips up to the hills on the island of O’ahu, we would seethese beautiful birds. His family believed that these owls were the spirits of theirancestors and in particular, his grandfather and grandmother. It was his grandfatherwho always told him as a child that when the day came, they would return to them asHawaiian Owls in an effort to protect their family. Needless to say, there were twobeautiful Owls (Pu’eo) usually near his home up in the hills. We fed these beautifulThe Hawaiian birds and he even sang a Hawaiian Song whenever we came upon them. “TheAumakua, Guardian Spirit of Hawai’i, is our Hawaiian Culture and it’s our belief”.Coconut TreeThere are many Coconut Tree species in Hawai’i. All except one were brought to Hawai’i bythe Polynesians in their ancient canoes. It is originally native to Australia and Malaysia.The true Hawaiian Coconut Tree is called the “loulu” and it has 19 different types andalmost all are endangered. The Coconut Tree is considered to be one of the most usefultrees in the entire world for almost every part of the Coconut Tree can be used for somepurpose. Hawaiians used the Coconut for food and an emergency source of drinking water.Oil from the meat was used as a cosmetic for skin and hair. Coconut shells were used forspoons, shells, bowls, cups and other containers. The fibrous husks were used to makecord and used in nets and lashings. The leaves were used for roofing and the weavingof baskets, fans, hats, and other goods. The mid-section of the leaves was used to make skewers. The trunkswere used for housing, wooden drums, and canoes. Parts of the Coconut Tree was also used for medicinalpurposes and critical to the ancient Hawaiians. The Coconuts white flesh may be eaten raw or cooked.Coconuts are ripe for eating when they turn yellow or bronze and fall to the ground. Brown or grayish coconutsare too old for eating. Some Coconut Trees can grow up to be more than 100 feet tall. The Coconut is one ofthe largest seeds known to man, and even after floating in the ocean for months, it can still sprout after makinglandfall. Unfortunately, an invasive pest was detected on Oahu a few years ago, one that damages and killsCoconut Trees and other palm trees. It is the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle which coincidentally was discovered onthe same day the Fire Ant was found on Maui. The beetle has been a major concern forHawai’i since it was first found in Guam in 2007. The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture,The University of Hawai’i, and the United States Military have been working very hard tocombat, control, and kill these 2 pests who have already had a major impact ondestroying many plants and birds in Hawai’i. When I look at a Coconut Tree, I amreminded of all the uses it provided to the daily lives of the early Hawaiians and stilltoday. The bend of a Coconut Tree even during rough winds proves its strength, andwhen it sways from left to right in the trade winds, it reminds me of the hips of a huladancer telling a story to us all.tree kumula austrong ikaikaleaf lautall loihi