Friday, October 9, 2009

Sandy's action shot

Welcome to Hawaii Sally and Alan Ferrin couple!!



(From left : Sandy, Sally, Alan, Ozzie, Del)
Sally and Alan are visiting the Aloha state in order to celebrate Sally's birthday(Oct 15)
We want give to her a birthday flower ahead of her birthday, Congratulation!
Sally and Alan live Edmonds, a city next to Seattle. Sally is a member of Harbor Square Tennis Club with Ozzie and Sandy in Edmonds.
Del lives in Portland Oregon where Ozzie's daughter Traci lives.
So they are all very glad like neighborhood.

From Joe

    Personality

    11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
    12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
    13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
    14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
    15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip share good news instead.
    16. Dream more while you are awake.
    17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
    18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner, friends, children, or parents with the mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
    19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Hate only what takes away from making you the best you can be.
    20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
    21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
    22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
    23. Smile, laugh, and love more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

Weather: muggy October 9, 2009



Bill, Jacey, Hiro, (B) Charlie, Doi, and Chang.
Whew, glad I could twist Jacey's arm for getting into the picture, otherwise it would be ALL YOUNG MEN!!
Aloha,
Susan

October 9, 2009

Weather:Sunny
Wind: no wind, Very Humid.
Where: Court #1 at KPTC
What time: 8:30AM
Players: Jacey, Susan, Paulette and Bob. Jacey/Susan won first set, Paulette/Bob won 2nd set!
WE NEED a PLAYOFF!!
ALOHA,
SUSAN

"THE Tennis Gang" October 9, 2009




Here you see: Bob, Bob/Paulette, Chang, Harry,

Jacey, and Sandy before and after play, as in, some here had played, some were getting ready for a match. Good, HEALTHY fun!!!

Aloha,

Susan

Hiro (my hero) at Chili's in Kahala Mall Oct. 9, 2009


Doesn't he look hungry? He had just helped me get the pictures on the blog from the wonderful camera that fabulous Ben (Korean) gave me last week. so I took him there. He looks better now!!Aloha,
Susan

Here is Hiro, trying to get in: October 8, 2009


That's right, the gates were still locked; well, all but 2 back ones where the locks are broken. Hello, City & County!!! So we played on the back courts for a change.
Called the police, whose idea it was to lock the courts. They came and unlocked for us (:-)
Aloha,
Susan

Handsome dude at KP Oct. 2009


This is Mason Kam. Such a gentleman!
Plays a mean ukulele and sings to melt your heart!! You can hear him with his band at Nico's
at Pier 38 every other Saturday, next one Oct. 17 from 11:30 to 2:30. Any tennis buffs for lunch?
He can also cook up dishes to melt in your mouth.
In tennis, I definitely want to be his PARTNER!!!
Aloha,
Susan

赤い鼻緒(はなお)の じょじょはいて

春よ来いの歌詞の中に 「春よ来い 早く来い あるきはじめた みいちゃんが赤い鼻緒(はなお)の じょじょはいて おんもへ出たいと 待っている」とある赤い鼻緒のじょじょはいてテニスコートにSachiが現れました。Sachi は 、春真っ盛りですね!!

Oct. 9, 2009 Jacey waiting to play!


Dr. Gary Eng from Canada

Thursday, October 8, 2009

From Joe

盛況のテニスコート

日曜日のテニスコートは、朝6時頃からプレーヤーが集まりゲームが開始されます。時間の経過に従い順次プレーヤーが集まりその日の朝早起きをして焼いたパウンドケーキ,クッキー 等々持参のプレーヤー ケーキやクッキーが広げられると順番待ちのベンチで頬張りながら「コーヒーAllanそろそろ来るかな」とか談笑しながらプレーを眺めナイスショットに拍手を送ります。

Court #2:


Hey, who's that on the second to the right? His personality is really coming through in this picture and he provides others with so much joy playing with him. He is the source of many's laughter. Thank you...

Court #2


Keone, Gary from CANADA, his wife, Japanese Alan, Doi and Coffee Alan.

Both Alans are going to Japan this month. We are looking forward to their beautiful pictures from Japan. First they are going to visit Hokkaido, where Kawai-san is from.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

From Murao-san



皆さんこんにちわ!!!
海・川・山ありで自然環境抜群の北陸、福井県の田舎では、稲刈りも終わり
今は、そばの花が満開になってます。
そばの栽培の歴史は古く、奈良時代にはすでに行われていたそうです。
そばには、夏そば、秋そばに分けられて、一般的には、「新そば」と呼ばれ
るのはこの収穫したばかりの「秋そば」のことだそうです。
新そばは、10月初旬から年内いっぱい。この時期なら風味のよい新そば
が味わえます。
そばには、さまざまな病気を引き起こす活性酸素を除去する働きのあるポリフェノール。
そばポリフェノールは、脳の記憶細胞が死滅するのを防ぎ、記憶力の向上させる効果が高い。
生活習慣病やガンの予防、ボケ防止など、長寿食としてもそばの効果は高いそうです。
(ある文献より)
そこで、越前おろしそばは、少し黒っぽくて素朴な雰囲気のそばにダシとピリット辛味のある
大根おろしをたっぷりかけた逸品。
                  kanteki@mist.ocn.ne.jp

10-7

Weather:Sunny
Wind: no wind, Very Humid.
Where: Court #4 at KPTC
What time: 8:30AM
Players: steve, Hiro, Yuriko, Jerry

How about court #1, Susan?

Susan and Japanese Alan



ホノルルセンチュリーライドのスタート

9月最終日曜日ホノルルセンチュリーライドがあります。自転車によるファンラン競技 参加者が各自の脚力に応じて20マイル(約32km)、25マイル(約40km)、50マイル(約80km)、75マイル(約120km)、100マイル(約160km)の5つの距離を選び自転車で走ります。今年は、9月27日に行われ日本から2000人以上自転車持込で参加がありました。自転車が一斉に動き出すと壮観ですね。

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Ed & Diana team won against Ozzie & Esther team 6:2


Allan Wallace


Did anyone know that this gentleman, Al, was 90 years old in June? Although Al is not now playing tennis, he does help out at the Kiosk and he also works out at 24-Hour Fitness three times a week.

October 6

Beautiful but humid day today. Hiro is by my side giving me a lesson on how to write on our blog.

ポットラックの食べ物

9月28日ポットラックパーティに持参された食べ物です。野沢菜おにぎり,ちらし寿司,いなりずし,冷やしそば,のりおにぎり,かやくおにぎり,生春巻き,マカロニサラダ,キムチ,栗甘露煮,チキンから揚げ,手羽先から揚げ,パパイヤ,パイナップル,グレープフルーツ,アボガド 等等参加者腕によりをかけて持参された食べ物 「美味しかったァ~」「楽しかったぁ~」いい仲間達と楽しい時間が過ごせるのでカピオラニ・テニスコートへ何度も来るんです。

From Joe about Gerontology.

    Some really good advice/suggestions about gerontology...Enjoy and share with others. aloha

    Health

    1. Drink plenty of water.
    2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
    3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
    4. Live with the 3 E's : Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
    5. Make time daily to read, meditate, and pray.
    6. Play more games.
    7. Read more and watch less TV/computer than you did last year.
    8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
    9. Sleep for 7 hours.
    10. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile.

    Personality

    11. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
    12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
    13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
    14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
    15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip share good news instead.
    16. Dream more while you are awake.
    17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
    18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner, friends, children, or parents with the mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
    19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Hate only what takes away from making you the best you can be.
    20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
    21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
    22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
    23. Smile, laugh, and love more.
    24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

    Society

    25. Call your family often.
    26. Each day give something good to others.
    27. Forgive everyone for everything.
    28. Spend time with younger people.
    29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
    30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
    31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.

    Life

    32. Do the right thing!
    33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
    34. You can deal with everything. You are not given more then you can take.
    35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
    36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
    37. The best is yet to come.
    38. When you awake alive in the morning, be thankful for it.
    39. Keep your eye simple and be happy.

SA (11)

Those who participate in social activities or groups seem to experience the same protective benefits as those who exercise, according to the study. Those who participated in work or volunteer activities were less likely to show physical decline as they aged, and so were those who socialized regularly with friends.

Successful Aging (10)

The key components of successful aging were exercise, social engagement, and a positive mental attitude. These factors predict better cognitive and physical functioning in both older and younger people. Getting together with friends while engaging in physical activity seems to provide "double bonus points" of protection against physical and cognitive decline.

年齢の嘘(うそ) No3


成功加齢 Successful Aging
  1. 病気や障害を避ける・病気や障害のリスクをできるだけ小さくすることは、生涯にわたって大切。病気を予防するには、病気そのものに先立つ兆候や検査結果にこれまで以上に注意を払うこと。

  1. 心身の機能を保つ・・・身体機能を維持するのには、体に何か働きかけること。知的能力を保てるかどうかは肉体の健康状態に左右される。

  1. 積極的に社会とかかわる・・・新しい友人を見つけ、活動の中心を有償労働から有益なボランティア活動に切り替え、欠かさず運動し、増えた余暇を楽しむ。

テニスコートにいる、多くの方々が実行されているように、思えます。
高齢になってから、始めるのではなく若いころからの準備期間も大切です。

Monday, October 5, 2009

10/5th (Mon)

Weather:Shower, then cloud
Wind: no wind, Very wet.
Where: Court #2 at KPTC
What time: 8:30AM
Players: Keone, Hiro, Dio, Gary
Players: Japanese Alan, Hiro, Keoni, Gary
Players: Steve, Sachi, Rika, Coffee Alan
Audiences: Moe, Rika, Steve, Sachi, Both Alan...

How about court #1, Susan?

How about Court#3, Ozzie?
We had a 5.0 Director of Tennis join us on court 3. His name is Russ. He was joined by Ozzie, Sandy, Yoshi, Del, Loise, Ben, Jeff and Rosemary.
Good times were had by all.


How about Court #4, Korean Ben? Please write down.

DHTC cleaning


DHTC cleaning up on 8/22nd 2009. Who takes these pictures? Let me know.