Adventures in Something

we have moved again!!!

brian or audrey — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:05:00 -1000

Hey everyone! it has been a long time since Brian or I have posted anything. But we thought everyone should know that we have moved into a apartment in downtown Bellingham. It is a brand new building and is right across the street from Boundary Bay Brewery and the farmers market. And yes we have already gone and filled up ...

and the adventure continues

brian or audrey — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:27:00 -1000

Now that we have been home for one month, time has sure gone fast. I have now been working at the hospital for 3 weeks. My body is hating me for staying up all night and then trying to sleep during the day. I am now fighting a cold that won't seem to go away. I am enjoying the nursing, ...

Our 3rd Anniversary

brian or audrey — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 18:40:00 -1000

Today for our anniversary I went with Brian to work and hung out in the back of the Limahuli Valley. We weeded some and then went down to the house for a big lunch. They had planned it as a going away party, there was so much food. (Brian especially like the 'ava brownies) It has been a great day and we can't believe it has been 3 years already. Thank you for all your love, support, and encouragement. We love you guys! And I think next year we need to have another boat day weekend!

Blue Like Jazz vs. Mark Driscoll

brian or audrey — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:22:00 -1000

Having read Blue Like Jazz in a compulsive gulp (thanks, Ben), I've been digesting the testimony over the past week or so- it's quite the statement. Such an honest exploration of the hard questions of Christianity, a discussion of the doubts and trials that come with the combination of religion and critical thinking, and the love and faith which shines ...

Last week in Kauai

brian or audrey — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:58:00 -1000

(this is Aud)

So this is my last week here in Kauai before I head back to Bellingham with the cat. It is strange to think that I will get on a plane and not come back here. I will miss the everyday sunshine and being able to go swim in the ocean when ever I like. But I am ...

Kayaking the Napali Coast

brian or audrey — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 16:09:00 -1000

Yesterday we celebrated our anniversary a little early by Kayaking the Napali Coast. We have wanted to do this since we came for our honeymoon, so with a great discount (one of the perks of working at the Hanalei Bay Resort) we went on the 18 mile adventure. We left from Haena Park around 7:30 am with a group of ...

Brewing. The divorce is over.

brian or audrey — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:52:00 -1000

www.savagebrewing.com

That's right- we're official. For what it's worth, and to those concerned, we're soon to be back in business...

Wicket the Hawaiian Cat

brian or audrey — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 14:59:00 -1000

So if you were a cat in Kauai where would you sleep???? Well Wicket has spent his time sleeping on the bed under the sheets and quilt. And now there is big clumps of cat fur in our bed!

Doesn't he look like he is loving it!

Mmmm... endangerlicious

brian or audrey — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:34:00 -1000

The funny thing about rain gear in the tropics is you sweat enough under the coat to get you just about as wet as if you never put on the sauna-suit in the first place... But it was a good day anyway. Much of the day was spent hunting down some outplanted Dellisia rhytidosperma, a species of bellflower that is extinct...

Some news...good or bad depending on how you look at it.

brian or audrey — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:30:00 -1000

While back in Bellingham for Aaron and Nichole's Wedding I had a interview at St. Joesph's with the float manager. I interviewed with her in December and I would have gotten the job then but they went on a hiring freeze. So it was a really easy interview and I pretty much had a pick of jobs. I got offered ...

Day 40

brian or audrey — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:39:00 -1000

Yesterday the hospital rejected the nurses proposal. As of right now there are no scheduled talks between the two. I am supposed to call my manager when I return from Bellingham. So the strike continues on. Only 7 days until we are back!!!!!!! Today is a beautiful day here, it rained (poured) the last 2 days.

I can't believe I get paid to do this...

brian or audrey — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 18:59:00 -1000

Well, works had some ups and downs. It's not what I expected in both good and bad ways, but I'm certainly learning a lot, and it's all useful. I really am digging this community spirit thing- the main focus of the garden does not seem to be ecological restoration but cultural restoration, with ecological work umbrella-ed...

I got a job....but not as a nurse

brian or audrey — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:41:00 -1000

So today I got the call that I will be a Host at the Bali Hai at the Hanalei Bay Resort. So at least we will have some sort of extra income. So that is some good news!

and the bumps keep coming.....

brian or audrey — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:25:00 -1000

So we were starting to think things were starting to go in the right direction and then on Friday the car (not the one that got hit earlier) died while I was driving it. (aud) Just completely died.....without making any noise or smoke. So I walked the 3 miles home to get the other car. Oh I forgot to say ...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

brian or audrey — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 07:16:00 -1000

HAPPY 31ST ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD! WE LOVE YOU!

Crappy Hospital Management Offer

brian or audrey — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:39:00 -1000

Monday at 1 negotiations went on.....the nurses went in with 3 issues at hand. The management put down a a package that was a take it or leave it deal. The nurses now have 26 issues at hand. I went to the union meeting yesterday, and I couldn't believe what the managements package was. It is the most demeaning and ...

Can't start work so I might as well strike with them!

brian or audrey — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 13:31:00 -1000

Yesterday was a new experience for both Brian and I, we joined a picket line. We marched back and forth in front of the hospitals main entrance. We wore signs and waved to people. It was definetley amusing. The nurses and other supporters walking the line were wonderful. They were so excited to have us there. And now I will ...

Fire and Brimstone!!!

brian or audrey — Sun, 16 Jul 2006 13:07:00 -1000

In the long list of firsts that we are experiencing on the island, I can now add another- my first "turn or burn" speech, one that would satisfy even the paranoia of Bible Jim himself. It was quite something- amusing, annoying, interesting, a little convicting (not the intention of the preacher, however).

Aud and I went to a new church ...

HI!

brian or audrey — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 18:01:00 -1000

Hi grandma and grandpa! Love you guys

Come visit!

brian or audrey — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:43:00 -1000

Come on over!!! Anyone can come, just get on a plane. We will pick you up. Monday would be great day to come, you would have somewhere to stay, a car, and a personal tour guide. And you would make us very happy being here! So come on everyone and get on a plane!

Dilema

brian or audrey — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:18:00 -1000

(this is aud)
Today I went and filed out all my paperwork, got my TB test done, fit for a respirator, and had blood drawn. I also was given the option to start if I wanted. But starting means crossing the picket line and becoming a scab. They really didn't recommend me doing this because I will have to work ...

Update on the crazy lady and those darn striking nurses

brian or audrey — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 17:47:00 -1000

A little good news is that the car should be getting fixed in about a week, and we don't have to pay a penny. This car accident thing has sure been drawn out. We did end up filing a police report after we talked with the 90 year old woman. She had decided we sideswiped her, thus she wanted our ...

4th of July

brian or audrey — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:20:00 -1000

Never in my life have I seen so many people lighting off fireworks at the same time. (this is aud) We went to Hanalei Bay and had a BBQ and waited to see what kind of fireworks there would be. There ended up not being any big firework show but hundreds of people setting off fireworks in very close proximity. ...

Blueberries

brian or audrey — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 18:50:00 -1000

Today I went to the store and there were blueberries calling my name. But they had no price....so I went and found someone. they said they were 8.99 for a 18 oz box!!!!! So depressing

Happy Birthday's and Happy Wedding anniversary!

brian or audrey — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:35:00 -1000

I had meant to put this up yesterday but somehow time seemed to slip away. We wanted to wish Mom and Dad Buma a happy 30th wedding anniversary, hope you guys got home safely. We also hope that Lisa had a very special birthday up in Alaska! And Jackson I know this is a day early but happy 18th little ...

Things we've learned

brian or audrey — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 19:10:00 -1000

1. Locals wear a really small bikini bottoms- you can tell the tourists by the amount of butt they are showing.

2. Arizona Ice Tea is really cheap and tasty.

3. You can park on any grass, anywhere, any time (especially if you are driving a beat up beach car).

4. Liquor is cheaper then beer.

5. You don't get ...

Mutiny on the Kauai-y

brian or audrey — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:13:00 -1000

I'm cooking breadfruit as we speak...

So, I (brian) am finally posting again. I've been pretty busy this past week with work and all, and tired at night. Work is awsome, although I come home feeling quite dumb everyday, but it's getting better. What did I go to school for? What did I learn there? The diploma is important, but ...

To the margarita mamas!

brian or audrey — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 20:15:00 -1000

I miss you guys....love you! Go to Casa....have one for me.

hard times

brian or audrey — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 08:12:00 -1000

So yesterday was the hardest day we have had here in Kauai. I think also it was just the stress building up and it just took one thing to knock us both down. We were leaving Walmart (terrible store) and I was driving and all of a sudden this silver Camry comes right out into our lane and smashes right ...

Our address-now you have no excuse for not sending mail!

brian or audrey — Tue, 13 Jun 2006 17:39:00 -1000

We have our official PO box now....it was very hard to get one. It is

Brian and Audrey Buma
PO BOX 515
Hanalei, HI 96714

We both still have the same phone numbers for now and the same e-mail addresses.

I hope that everyone is doing well. We are doing okay....it is pretty lonely here but we are surviving. We ...