Blaine’s Blog

This madness has gone on long enough. This has to stop, right now.

All you wannabe ali’i, listen up: We did not elect you king. In case you hadn’t noticed, the last several Ali’i Nui were ELECTED by the people.

You may have some distant genealogical link to the Kamehameha ‘ohana, but that does not make you king. The Kamehameha Dynasty died, leaving NO direct biological heir to the throne. That is why the Kalākaua Dynasty was born.

A few months back, a woman proclaiming herself “Queen Mahealani” occupied the palace grounds. Their “occupation” lasted several weeks. By the end, it had degenerated into a clown show with “security” walking in pseudo-threatening manner toward anyone who dared walk into “her majesty’s” space. They daily claimed space on ‘Iolani Palace grounds under a blue tarp. Give me a break. You are a bunch of buffoons. Get the hell away from MY palace.

Now, on 15 ‘Aukake 2008 comes the latest pretender to the throne. Some guy calling himself Akahi Nui. “The king” claims he is descended from Kamehameha I.

“These guys are threatening to go in the palace,” said Kippen de Alba Chu, Executive Director of the Friends of ‘Iolani Palace. “There’s about 25 of them. They’ve got a king and the king wants to sit on the throne.”

For the record, many, many people can trace their lineage to Kamehameha I. Ali’i Nui had many wives and lovers. His descendants could number in the thousands. But that does not entitle ANY of them to march into town declaring that they are the one and only true ruler of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Sorry, it is just not true. This latest “king” is another buffoon who makes all Hawaiians look stupid.

The REAL Prince Albert, son of Kamehameha III and Queen Emma, died at only 4 years old. Ke Ali’i Pauahi was offered the throne and declined. Ke Ali’i Ka’iulani was offered the throne and declined. When they died, they marked the end of the Kamehameha Line.

The Kalākaua Dynasty was ushered in with the election of Ke Ali’i Lunalilo, the Peoples’ King. Lunalilo lies in rest at the entrance to Kawaiaha’o Church. He was followed by Kalākaua, then Lili’uokalani.

With the passing of Lili’uokalani in 1917, the acknowledged heir to the Kalākaua Dynasty was Prince Jonah Kūhi’o Kalanianʻāole.

The royal line of the Kalākaua Dynasty currently leads to one living person: Ke Ali’i Abigail Kekaulike Kawānanakoa. Princess Kekaulike is the only one who I will readily acknowledge as my Ali’i Nui.

So where do these people get off “claiming” the palace as their own? I suggest that everybody needs to lay off claiming ‘Iolani Palace for themselves.

I would like to see Kamehameha Schools staff, faculty and students; charter schools; ‘Aha Punana Leo; all the Royal Societies; all the Hawaiian Civic Clubs; OHA; DHHL, everybody else march & take Iolani Palace back. 

This is just me wishing out loud, but I would really like to see us take our Palace back. All you ali’i wannabes need to leave ‘Iolani Palace alone.

 

Bla Pahinui rocks Waimanalo, originally uploaded by zztype.

Bla Pahinui with his new Hukipau Band rocks Waimanalo at the first annual Gabby Pahinui Waimanalo Kanikapila yesterday. They played a song off a soon-to-be-released CD. I would have bought one on the spot, if I could. 

Bla’s band ROCKS! They also did Waimanalo Blues and Moonlight Lady. Hukipau band was the second-to-last group to perform before the Gabby Pahinui Hawaiian Band took the stage to cap the glorious event. Next year, don’t DARE miss it!

Half a rainbow!, originally uploaded by zztype.

This half-rainbow at tennis practice today was cut off exactly like you see it!

Totally weird!

This is a simple post from my phone.

Air Conditioner Drip Kalo Lo’i update, originally uploaded by zztype.

Air Conditioner Drip Kalo Lo’i update

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Blaine Fergerstrom | ZZ-Type | zztype@alohatown.com
http://www.zztype.com | http://alohatown.com
zztype@gmail.com + GoogleTalk | AIM zztypehawaii
Make Trouble, Have Fun, Do Good Stuffs!

Gabby & Sons, originally uploaded by zztype.

It’s been one of my prized possessions since Gabby and Bla signed it
in Pearlridge Phase I outside the record store in 1976. Martin and
Cyril added their names yesterday. It hangs perpetually above my
computer, makes me smile, often.

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Blaine Fergerstrom | ZZ-Type | zztype@alohatown.com
http://www.zztype.com | http://alohatown.com
zztype@gmail.com + GoogleTalk | AIM zztypehawaii
Make Trouble, Have Fun, Do Good Stuffs!

Hank and Uncle camping at the palace, originally uploaded by zztype.

Hank Hanalei Fergerstrom and Uncle, camping on the grounds of ‘Iolani Palace.
July 3, 2008.

Friday 5 for May 2: Spicy!

  Uh, hot?

  Uh, hot sauce? Specifically, I love D.L. Jardine’s Texas Champagne. Buy it by the gallon when I can find it!

I use this stuff called “Kitchen Bouquet” to color and flavor my gravy. But it’s not spicy. I might add some Texas Champagne to help out!

That’s easy: jalapeños! Or was it the backyard chili peppers my mom made me eat when she caught me cussing!

The serious answer? Nah, don’t want to go there. Sorry.

FUNNY

I just found out today after a couple of years of looking at the Friday 5 and sometimes attempting to answer the meme, that the site is produced by none other than my buddy Scrivener! Shocking! Shocking, I say! Read all about it here: Hey, Trivia Fiends and Pop-Culture Junkies!

SIDE NOTE TO READERS:

Well, it’s been a while since I posted anything here besides the photos from the phone. Guess I’ll try to write more often.

I’ve been writing like a demon, actually. I’ve been writing for the monthly newspaper that my work place publishes. I’m primarily the webmaster, ad sales and subscriptions guy for our news operation. But each month, I seem to pick up more and more writing assignments. This in addition to becoming chief photographer and occasional video guy, too.

This month, I wrote the cover story and one feature story (and shot photos for both)! I also did a photo-essay on the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. And on deadline day, I wrote two more stories in the span of about an hour. Bang ‘um out, baby!

Mr. Utility Player, that’s me! Cleanup batter pulled a hammy? I’m in! Guaranteed to get something going, no matter what! That’s me.

Put me in, coach! I’m ready to play, today.