A Very Heated Evening

Right now it's 9:20pm and I'm sitting in an AC room here at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu's North Shore. Usually the AC would be off, and my friend Jen Big Crow and I would have the patio door open listening to the waves crashing outside, BUT.......

After a full day of exploring the Windward side of Oahu, hanging out at Kailua beach for a few hours, and having some greasy shrimp truck food, I had the bright idea of going for a workout. It all started well. Ran for 13 min (that shoulda been an omen). Then did my usual exercises--pull-ups, ab jack knives, arm curls, etc. I ended my workout by doing some leg presses. Started out at about 200lbs, but for my fourth set, I did all the weight--about 400lbs.

I then walked outside, and Jen followed me shortly after. Within a few seconds, I started to feel bad (it was warmer outside than in the gym). It was dark outside, but still warm. I was able to walk a bit, but I was quickly becoming quezzy. Jen was very concerned and asked what she could do. I played "brave", and said I was ok, but then asked if we could sit down. We sat on a bench in the dark right above the water. Sitting down and breathing didn't seem to help. I began to get nauseated (wanted to puke!), tired, and was feeling out of it. At this point, I heard, "I'll be right back, Corey". I laid down on the bench...at some point I think I burped some grossness in my mouth **sorry for being graphic...I just don't want to forget this, and want to document**

The next symptom was the scariest. I sat up, opened my eyes, and I couldn't see anything!! I knew I was blinking, and I was looking toward lights, but I couldn't see anything. "Am I having a stroke, am I blacking out, will I need an ambulance", I thought to myself. I was freakin'! All of a sudden Ms. Big Crow (my hero!) showed up with a cup of cold water, and then put a cold-water-soaked towel on my neck. Within seconds my sight came back. I downed the water. I was slowly starting to feel better. Jen went and gave me another cold towel.

After a few minutes, I was back to a state where I felt I could move around again. I felt so dumb, old, weak--you name it. My body rarely fails me, but this night my "mortal-ness" was exposed.

Thanks to nurse Big Crow, and her quick thinking, I'm still here! :)

Pictures Of The North Shore & Windward Side...Enough Said.

This Is Sunrise This Morning, And The View Out Of Our Lanai


Flowers and Rabbit Island On Oahu's Windward Coast

Jen And The Dog Crew In The Kailua--the Dog Crew was a woman, and four dogs (pug, beagle, weiner dog, and a lab...the pug rode on a boogie board the whole time, and the other dogs swam!)

Mr. Obama Goes To Washington

Have heard stories of a mythical cinema hidden within the U. District. It was said to be teeny tiny, but showed films with heart and intelligence. Now I made it there on a wing and a prayer just as the reels were spinning. My horse was tied down to a hitchin' post down the street (and it was free since it was after 6pm!).

The viewing room is tiny (fit for about 80-100 souls). Her walls are thin (you can hear the passing 808's bump as they roll by), but this theater met all the expectations I had for it. Very independent, full of character, and worth many return visits.

Oh, and it has a coffee shop connect to it.


As for what I saw, I saw a viewing of "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington". I'd been wanting to see it on the big screen for ages, and jumped on the chance. Jefferson Smith is such a noble, humble, and heroic character. Jean Arthur plays his "Sancho" well and her personality and looks are certainly pleasing to the eye. Now I wish they had hankie dispensers when they show these damn Capra movies, because I always grow teary-eyed watching this movie--Damn You, Capra!!!

This is one of my favorite films, and it is one of those stories filled with hope which makes me excited for our Mr. Obama Whose in Washington.

Cicely, AK....aka Rosyln, WA

As we walked the scene of a chilly Cicely, AK (aka Roslyn, WA), I tried to think of how we'd fill the cast of the show:

The Cast

Tee..........as Holling Vincoeur
Asia.........as Shelly Tambo
Nic...........as Chris in the Morning
Anamaria........as Maggie O'Connell
Corey........as Ed Chigliak

Ok, I'm a Northern Exposure nerd, and I do these things, sorry!

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On Friday Nic, Anamaria, and I headed up from the Tri-Cities met up w/ my bro and his lady at The Brick to see a couple of bands: The Moondoggies & The Maldives. Before the show we had some pizza across the street at Village Pizza, and then headed on over to The Brick. The Brick was a central location for the 90's TV show Northern Exposure. Now for the show, The Brick's interior was a set, so the Real Brick is a bit different. The Brick is Washington states oldes saloon. There is a big bar area, and then the next space over is where bands play.


I was surprised to see a little "stream" right there in the bar. Yup, I was surprised to see a tributary of the Cle Elum river running along the base of the bar! :) Actually, my brother told me this little waterway was used for those "chewing". They'd spit their chew into the water and it would drift downstream passing drinker's feet. Ok, I'll stop with the water talk---I was intrigued though.

The Brick's Bar (the stream was underneath, patron-side)

There was a cool vibe at the bar. The crowd was fairly diverse--camo-clad hunters, Seattlites fresh from the trek over Snoqualmie, college students from Ellensburg, locals, and of course some Tri-Citians. :)

Sobriety Test By Officer Tee

We hung out and imbibed some local brews as we waited for The Maldives. While waiting for the band, took a break and walked over to "Minnifield Communications Network" and the KBHR radio station. I've been to Roslyn many times, but this was the first during the evening.

"Chris In The Morning's" Location

Effler & Dog

Once back at The Brick, the Maldives took the stage. They were an 8-piece band, and they were pretty good. They had a violinist and a banjo player. The Moondoggies took the stage to a fairly full dance floor. I managed to bop to a few songs, and also squeeze some salsa moves in there. :)

Maldives

Moondoggies

All in all, we had a great time--The Brick was a cool venue, Roslyn was a neat town, the bands were cool, and the company was the best.

It made for a long night though. Didn't get home till about 3am!

Hey!

Hah!

Northern Exposure Theme: Notice Village Pizza!

November 4, 2008: HISTORY

So Happy.