June 30, 2008

Carnival of Aloha!

The Carnival of Aloha went live early this morning and I forgot to tell you! Oh, I’m so bad, but the posts will stay up, so get on over to Evelyn’s place. She’s directing traffic as we race around the islands, sharing stories about our beautiful paradise. Don’t you need a little tropical escape to help you ease into the week? Evelyn has hooked us up with eight great posts about life in Hawaii. All you have to do is kick your shoes off, imagine the warm sand between your toes, relax … and read. Aloha!

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March 31, 2008

Carnival of Aloha

Aloha and welcome to the 8th Edition of the Carnival of Aloha! I don’t have any fancy transportation like Evelyn has provided for past carnivals, but the regulars on the beach are always willing to share their boogie boards. The surf has been a little sloppy lately, so who knows where it will carry us!

Angie presents Time for Hawaii Geocaches… posted at True Aloha. She’s included a link for beginners who want to learn about the fun of geocaching.

Pua presents Kayaking in Hawaii posted at Best Hawaii Vacation with Hawaii Vacation Blog, saying, “Kayaking the Hawaiian Islands goes back to the ancient tradition of the Hawaiians using Outrigger canoes.”

christa cw is a first-timer to the Carnival of Aloha, so make sure you show her a warm welcome. She makes me feel old by sharing the clubbing scene in [pics] secret society, Social Club, Party Shuffle, Incubus, Pancho’s Art, Hawaiian Paris Hilton, Living Room posted at Honolulu’s Nightlife Diaries.

Evelyn Hunter doesn’t cruise the club scene, but she went to sea just so she could get you a great story. Check out Smooth Sailing on the Star of Honolulu posted at Homespun Honolulu.

mel presents QE2 Stops in Hawaii for the Last Time posted at Mel’s Internet Universe Weblog, saying, “QE2 made her last port of call to Hawaii ever. She will be retired at the end of the year and sold to a firm in Dubai where she will become a floating luxury hotel, museum, retail complex and entertainment destination.”

Lynn Vasquez is on top of the world (well, at least on top of Tantalus Drive) as she presents some scenic photos in Lynn’s Lair II Aloha from Oahu! posted at Auntie Pupule.

j blu presents Aloha Friday Pictures of Hawaii | The Shops of Lanai posted at Local Kine Hawaii, saying, “Take a tour of the quaint, little shops of Lana’i town.”

Sheila presents Advice for Viewing the Big Island Lava Flow posted at Hawaii Vacation Blog - GoVisitHawaii.com, saying, “Getting to see the active lava flow into the ocean was a highlight of my recent trip to the Big Island. Calling it an amazing experience is an understatement. I put together these tips to help anyone wanting to go see the lava. This post includes everything from when is the best time to view the lava to tips for being safe.”

Finally, we’re back where we started, and I present Serene Interlude here at skeet’s stuff, sharing a quiet day in a country retreat.

Mahalo for riding the waves with us. Don’t forget to return your boggies boards to the boys as you tumble back onto the beach! Submit your blog article to the next edition of the Carnival of Aloha using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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March 21, 2008

The Carnival of Aloha is coming!

It’s that time again, folks, when we share the aloha of our beautiful islands with each other and with the world. Come join us for the Carnival of Aloha, which will be hosted right here on skeet’s stuff on Monday, March 31st. Follow the link to submit your post by Wednesday, March 26th to be included. The Carnival of Aloha celebrates the people, places, things and events that make our islands such a very special place. Sorry, commercial or promotional posts and sites are ineligible, but if you live in Hawaii or have strong island ties, this is your opportunity to talk story. If you don’t have a post ready yet, eh - still got time! Come! Share the aloha!

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March 1, 2008

Postie Carnival

Has March come in like a lion where you live? The weather won’t change much here, but most of you will see winter starting to melt away this month. We’re all anxiously awaiting the arrival of the first day of Spring on March 20th, and Easter will be on March 23rd this year. With that in mind, this edition of the Postie Carnival celebrates this time of renewal and hope. For all of you in colder climates, I hope March goes out like a lamb. I know you’re all looking foraward to warmer days!

Lisa from My Thoughts, Ideas and Ramblings presents a quick and easy recipe for livening up holiday gatherings with Easter Bonnet Cookies. Yum! They’re so pretty you might not want to eat them, though!

Val shared some Easter memories over at I know EVERYTHING - just ask my hubby. She explains why it was once a melancholy time for her family in What Easter makes me think of.

Thinking about March and getting ready for the Carnival had me thinking about Easters when I was a child, so I’ve shared some Easter Memories with you. I’ll be interested in seeing how your family tradtions differ from the ones I’ve dredged up here on skeet’s stuff.

Off-topic:

Laura, who blogs at Laura Williams’ Musings offers some handy tips for using found items around your home in Frugal Friday: Trash or Treasure? We should all print this one out and stick it on the fridge to remind us to re-use and recycle!

Connie of Brain Fogglesshares a special day and some gushy Mom-feelings in Catching Up. Most moms will probably recognize their own feelings as they read Connie’s words!

The next edition of the Postie Carnival will run on April 1st. Watch for an announcement soon as to who will host and what theme has been selected. The link will take you to the Postie Carnival site. Hmmmm! April 1st - someone could have some fun with that!

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February 29, 2008

The Postie Carnival is coming!

The Postie Carnival runs on the first of each month and will be hosted here at skeet’s stuff tomorrow. There’s still time to submit your post, but the deadline is this evening, so today is your last chance. Just fill in the blanks on the carnival submission form to be included. Blogs registered with PPP/Izea are eligible and the theme this month is Spring or Easter. Make sure you come back for some great reading when the Postie Carnival goes live!

Oooops! The Blog Carnival site is down this morning. If it’s still unavailable when you’re ready to submit you can either email me or contact me via private message in the PPP forums.

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February 4, 2008

It’s Carnival of Aloha day!

Winter blues got you down? Tired of shoveling snow and wearing so many layer of clothes that you can’t move? Take a break with the Carnival of Aloha and bask in some virtual sunshine. Evelyn at Homespun Honolulu is our touguide in this multi-island getaway. Board shorts, a tank top and some slippahs are the wardrobe of the day as we visit with some talented Hawaii bloggers who are happy to share the warmth. Help yourself to some aloha - we won’t run out!

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February 1, 2008

The Postie Carnival is live!

Today is Postie Carnival day! The theme for this edition is “your best post of 2007″ so we’ve got some mighty good reading in store for us. I’ve just taken a sneak peek and I see blogging tips, fine desgin, something about bathroom habits and even a wedding! That’s just the tip of the iceberg. A lot of posties have submitted the best of their best, so get on over there and read your heart out.

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January 30, 2008

The Postie Carnival is coming!

The first edition of the Postie Carnival for 2008 will appear on Lisa’s blog, My Thoughts, Ideas and Ramblings, on February 1st. Not sure what the Postie Carnival is? Let me explain:

A blog carnival is an aggregation of posts on a similar theme from different blogs . It’s the online equivalent of an anthology of essays or short stories which connect on a single subject. Links to each of the posts are provided in a post on the host’s blog so that readers can visit each contributor’s blog and read their entry.

A postie is a blogger who does sponsored posts IZEA. If you aren’t a postie yet you can check out what we do by clicking on the purple PayPerPost badge in my right sidebar. Any postie is elegible to submit a post to the Postie Carnival.

To enter the current edition, submit your best post of 2007. Lisa gives full instructions in this post. Make an announcement post (like this one) on your blog to help publicize the carnival and recruit submissions. On the day of the carnival you will also need to publish a post directing people to the carnival.

That’s it! Wasn’t that easy? Whether you submit a post or not, make sure you come back on Friday so you can enjoy some great reading!

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December 31, 2007

Carnival of Aloha

Sprite has put together another wonderful Carnival of Aloha over at Homespun Honolulu. This time she invites us to board the magical Menehune Train over at Honolulu Hale. Menehune are mystical little creatures of Hawaiian myth and their train is part of the downtown Honolulu holiday display . They’ll take us on a tour of the islands via some exemplary blogs. Come! Visit our wonderful paradise. Feel the aloha!

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December 3, 2007

Carnival of Aloha

Surf’s up and the ocean is looking stormy today. Fortunately, Sprite over at Homespun Honolulu has just what’s needed to chase the gloom away. She’s invited us all to go on a tour of the islands. The forecasters are probably warning small craft to stay ashore, but our cyber-canoes are unsinkable. Come, you can join us! It’s a carnival by canoe and we’re doing an all-island tour. We’ll re-live Thanksgiving feasts, take a peek at the controversies surrounding Duane “The Dog” Chapman and the Hawaii Superferry and share some stories about the people, places, events and food that make Hawaii our very special paradise. You’re all invited. Grab your paddle and meet me on the beach! We gon talk story, yeah no?

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