Thursday update

Some quick notes.

• Tanielu suggested (and I like it) that we have a potluck picnic again. I may have mentioned this on a previous blog post, but if you missed it, let's aim for Sunday, Dec. 30. If we have enough interest, the kids will practice (McCully gym) that morning at 11 a.m., then go to Ala Moana Beach Park (same spot as last time?) around 2:00 p.m.

Whoever wants to do this again, let me know. We're going to need some of the grills and hibachis and, of course, food, like last time, so let me know and I'll get the list going. I'll bring some meat. Probably kal bi or something that Foodland sells, ready for grilling.

• Tanielu and Chris' dad, Passion, said they're looking for a three-bedroom house to rent, town side. I thought I'd post that here and spread the word. If you know of a place available, let me know (551-1054) and I'll pass it on to Passion.

• Next practice is Sunday, 11:00 am, McCully Gym. Pickup games to follow (1:00 pm), then lunch and shooting drills at Makiki Park (4:00 pm).

• Next scrimmage. We don't know if we're going to have one, but Cliff Smith (Jared's dad) said Punchbowl PAL's 14U team might want a scrimmage. Stay tuned.

• Monday and Wednesdays @ Kalakaua Gym. We were there the past Monday and Wednesday for free play (6:00-9:00 pm) and it worked out great. Thanks to everybody for turning out. Getting indoors is CRUCIAL this time of year with all that wind and rain outside. It's a blessing.

• I'll be working the rest of the week, covering tournaments (‘Iolani Classic, Punahou Invitational, maybe Walter Wong Invitational). It's a good chance to see many of the top high school teams in the country and state. Haka is playing for Saint Louis in the Wong tournament, so I want to see at least one game. Tonight (Thursday), it's the slam dunk competition at the ‘Iolani Classic. That normally starts around 10:00 pm and it's always a lot of fun. I'll be there after I'm done at Punahou. Hope I see you guys there!