As everyone knows many people are in hard times.  Old guys like me made sure we have a house and income.
We have a few neighbors who are really in a bad situation.  Hotels are cutting all hiring.  We saw 2 hotels with - like zero guests when we had thanksgiving by the sea.  I talk to the people nearby - and so I spent today cooking for 2 families - just next door.  I have lots of work to do - but I like to cook and usually bake a few turkeys anyway.

If I wern't a photographer I guess one of the other things I could be is a cook  

People don't stop falling in love and getting married.  We have seen the downturn too.  I have always planned for another downturn - so we have no mortgage or car payments.  The up side is that A-Bay seems like it was 8 years ago - nobuddy around.  It's scarry I guess - but even better.

We are OK - but we see many around us that are not OK.  I'll bake another turkey on Monday.  There are at least 2 of my neighbors who are renting and have no place to go come December.  I delivered 2 big meals today.  One house has their electric turned off.   

I just walked over to their house today and gave them allot of turkey - mashed potatoes - stuffing - beans - gravey etc..I even included some beer and Sprite. 

We have money coming in and no rent.  even my Wife has money.

It seems sappy to say- but giving something makes anyone feel good.

We all know things go up and down.  It's the young people in Hawaii who get hurt.

Now many of the taxi drivers and waiters who do wedding photography are leaving.   stay tuned for more weblogs at  http://www.konaweddings-blog.com 

December is busy  - but not like the last 7 years or so.\