Maui, Hawaii

Taking in the beautiful beach scenery from our room in Maui. We have the Memorial Day weekend off and what a place to enjoy it. The area is a little more busy with people than Hilo but it is still a peaceful place. Absolutely Amazing!



It also brings back memories of the first trip Laura and I made to Maui to work on the Kaha' Olawe project in February 2002. You can see the island from our room here in Maui. I flew over to the island everyday to train saw operators removing trees so unexploded bombs and shells could be removed from the island which will effectually become a park for Hawaii. It was tough work for the crews! They had to deal with rough terrain, high winds and a lot of dull saw chains. The island was used as a bombing range and practice field for the military until about 1988 when it was turned over to Hawaii for the restoration project. We were privileged to be part of such a project. The island was used to train many a pilot and soldier for protection of our country. Now the land is being restored for our free nation to enjoy.

Next week we will be training State of Hawaii Department of Transportation workers on Maui to cover saw operations for storm preparedness.

Have a Blessed and Safe Memorial Day with your friends and family. Remember those who served and are serving to make it all possible.

Good Sawing!
Tim Ard

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