lanikai Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Members here have graciously given their support and kind words to myself and Omni.. Here >2009 Hawaiian 'Membrane' of the Year However...... It did not take much thought .. the "Mana" we share in the Islands makes us what we are.. Omni..Palani ,.. myself,.. and others who started me here,..and some that log in on occasion. We are all united and as ONE.. there is no second place nor first .. I look at Omni as my Kupuna "Elder" and Palani as another kindred spirit. "Mana" .... here is the English definitional of the word.. it holds much more meaning when used in the context of Hawaii (for me) In Polynesian culture (for example, Hawaiian and Māori), mana is a spiritual quality considered to have supernatural origin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Beautifully written Lani! Thank you for sharing that and may you have a blessed holiday season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I think I speak for the group when I say... few among us personify the spirit of our great forum as much as our friend lanikai. Holiday greetings and personal well wishes to you and yours my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Wonderful thought Lani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Here is one of my many Faves from Bruddah IZ.. he felt most free in the water where his body was not a burden to him.. we all miss him but his Love lives on through his music.... Somewhere Over the Rainbow Hope you enjoy some of the images of Our `Aina.. Look at the Joy on the Kupuna's faces and it tells of the Love here...this ones for you ma bruddah... Omni.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justasgood Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Well said Lan Well said 'Ole Wise one. I send Blessings for peace and well being to all. You all have been a light shiningfor me in my darkest of times. Especially Omni and Lani. Truly insparational. Kurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 A Message to all for Unity.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utheman Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Mahalo! And happy Holidays to you and your family! ww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 A warm sense of peacefulness comes over oneself when listening to Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's music. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raijor Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 What a blessed talent ... thanks for sharing this with us Lani ... Peace be upon you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 I need to add one more Song by Bruddah IZ from another dear to our hearts.. the Divine Ms.M I tear up at times because this is the song that my Brother and I are linked to.. he is younger and always thaought he had to stand up to sports accomplishments as h,is "Older Brother".. and I told him later that he surpassed me in all aspects, and it is I that look up to him.. This is for Kamalani.. my Love to You, my Brother.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omni Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Lani, you being born & raised here, it is obvious to all, you personify the Aloha Spirit. I'm lucky to live Hawaii and help you show what the people here are all about. There is no other place like it in the world. Thanks for the shared good thoughts today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Sweet words and heart felt. Your a good guy Lani, thanks for all your hard work and the kindred spirit you try to enstill in us all here. I wish you well throughout this festive season and the year to come. All the best Be lucky mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Lani, you being born & raised here, it is obvious to all, you personify the Aloha Spirit. I'm lucky to live Hawaii and help you show what the people here are all about. There is no other place like it in the world. Thanks for the shared good thoughts today. no matter born in the Hawaiian Islands or not.. Omni you are part:.. Na Kua `Aina.. living the Hawaiian culture.. you are as much apart of the `Aina.. (land) as I or anyone else here.. My prayer to you Omni... Live Strong...... Live Strong AC/R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 Much Mana Loa to you and Omni Lani!! You know you have been an inspiration to me over the last year when things weren't so good for me and, I'd like to think, the other way around when you had one of your darker times! I do love talking about and reading about Polynesian culture. Being a huge fan of body art and body modification in general, I have delved into the whats and whys of the culture. Everyone, I feel, should at some point in their life try and look into this and most Aboriginal cultures. They truely know what the wind whispers, what the waves say and wha Mother Earth really meant!! I wish you, your loved ones and all the best of the Christmas period! Sixx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted December 22, 2009 Report Share Posted December 22, 2009 It's always fascinating to hear more about the Polynesian culture, it has an almost Zen serenity to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visitor Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I didnt read all that, but thanks, you too mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panerai153 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Lani Your words are truly words to live by. It is so sad and unfortunate that we don't embrace the words and cultures of old, be they Hawaiian, Navaho, early Christian, they are pretty much the same story, respect your fellow man, be honest, be at peace with yourself, and most of all have faith in a higher deity, no matter what you call it/him/her. You are truly and asset to this community, and I'm sure to your local community as well. I wish you well my brother and may your days be happy and filled with joy during this holiday season and throughout the coming year. Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 "I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness or abilities that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again." William Penn Edit to Add:.. so True Arthur.. no matter who we talk to above.. it all goes tot the same address.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmg Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 R, Happy Holidays and thank you for being the "spirit" of this forum and making the place to gather about watches! All the best to you and your family! -S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upland Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Joy and Happiness to you Lani and RWG ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waipio11 Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Very nice words Lani. Reminds me so much of why I miss living there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 R, Happy Holidays and thank you for being the "spirit" of this forum and making the place to gather about watches! All the best to you and your family! -S Thank you S.... "We" are the spirit.. you influenced my vintage collection alot!! you must be busy with the Holidays S.. you are obviously missed when your not here @Waipio.. the golf course in Waipio is alive and well my friend .. Dang that 9th hole.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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