Hello Bloglandia, I hope you're ready for some brain-sizzling tropical sun and energy-draining heat, because it's time for the second part of my Hawaiian "adventure". Now, before we jump into this second part of the First Vacation in Far Too Long, if you missed Part One and want to see how we ended up in … Continue reading The Big Island, Part 2: Beaches, Gods, Guard Cats, and an Election
The Big Island, Part 1: Volcanoes, Lava, and an Eerie Hike
Hello Bloglandia, Well this is weird. I'm writing a travel post. After how long? After two and a half pandemic years, which is about three thousand years in what-it-feels-like time. Now, before you start questioning your own reality, yes, I was supposed to be going to France this April. I did not got to France … Continue reading The Big Island, Part 1: Volcanoes, Lava, and an Eerie Hike
A Beastie Taste of the Tropics
I had planned to continue on with the next installment of Finn McSpool's Beastie Tales of Ireland, but a couple weeks ago, as I was sifting through my Traffic Donkey photos, I noticed Tammie Beastie was missing. She's easy to overlook since she's kind of quiet and generally keeps to herself, but since we have … Continue reading A Beastie Taste of the Tropics
A Monster Mash-Up in Maui
After hearing of Mr Husband's and my misadventures at sea, Finn McSpool announced that all further Maui activities would be land-based (even though he doesn't put a dime into the travel budget, Finn feels it's entirely within his rights to dictate the itinerary). So, in this final installment of our Maui Adventure, we'll stay out … Continue reading A Monster Mash-Up in Maui
Stranded at Sea: A Harrowing Journey to Molokini
Herman Melville. Ernest Hemingway. Daniel Defoe. Tammie Painter. What do we all have in common? Until recently, only a desire to put pen to paper. But now I can join the ranks of these esteemed authors with my own tale of man versus nature, the dangers of the ocean, and being stranded at sea. The … Continue reading Stranded at Sea: A Harrowing Journey to Molokini
A Monstrous Look at Lahaina
It's time for another look into the adventurous life of Finn McSpool. Even though he had fun playing the underwater Hawaiian explorer, sometimes a Beastie needs to spend some time on dry land. And that land in question this week is the little town of Lahaina in West Maui. Although now Lahaina is mostly just … Continue reading A Monstrous Look at Lahaina
Finn McSpool’s Trip to the ABC Store
Other possible titles for this blog post: Why You Shouldn't Take a Monster Shopping, Monster Maui Mayhem at the Mercantile, or Souvenir Shopping Takes a Beastie Turn. Either way, you know you're in for some fun when you hit the aisles with Finn Mc Spool and a camera in tow. And in case you're wondering … Continue reading Finn McSpool’s Trip to the ABC Store
Finn “Cousteau” McSpool: Underwater Explorer
Finn McSpool, Mr Husband, and I have returned from Maui, Hawaii! Of course, with a monster tucked into your luggage (or finding his way out, as is often the case), there's plenty of fun to share. So let's get underway with Finn's adventures from 30,000 fest in the air to a few feet under the … Continue reading Finn “Cousteau” McSpool: Underwater Explorer
Hawaii Finn-0
Mr.Husband, Finn McSpool, and I are still hanging out on Maui, but the little monster just wanted to check in with the Blogosphere to share a few pictures (since as we know he can be quite the diva when a photo op comes his way). He wanted to get into the island spirit with a … Continue reading Hawaii Finn-0
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