Giles Files

2008-03-29T22:38:00.000-07:00

Henry and Oscar in huddle to defeat Grandpa Pete

Waverly models her dress, designed and made by Waverly

Henry steals the spotlight at Family Home Evening

2008-03-09T15:31:00.000-07:00

This is my first time posting a picture with picassa.

2007-08-06T00:48:00.000-07:00

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2006-08-20T22:50:00.000-07:00

leanne demonstrates that bedroom door is twice (no exaggeration) as tall as she is. The four poster is comfortable too! Note the leather bag to the right of Leanne--the door stop, filled with lead beebee's--an example of one of many little surprise details Legoretta provided. The bedding is in the trunk at the foot of the bed.

2006-08-20T22:49:00.000-07:00

This is the private lanai, overlooking the ocean, outside our bedroom suite in Sandy and Jeanne Robertsons' Legoretta-designed, Mauna Kea resort home.

2006-08-20T22:45:00.000-07:00

Note the shower, the clear glass door--the water drains through a one half inch trough behind the shower flow and the tub--and the Ricardo Legoretta "pink" wall.

2006-08-20T22:44:00.000-07:00

2006-07-30T21:04:00.000-07:00

One of the toughest 10 Mile races around--This feels terrific

2006-07-30T21:03:00.000-07:00

Wes W makes a photo finish at the annual volcano 10M run.

2006-07-30T21:02:00.000-07:00

This feels good (crossing the finish line)

2006-07-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

PG Huffing and puffing up the last hill of the 29th volcanoes runs on the Big Island.

2006-07-30T20:57:00.000-07:00

PG in in PT Cruiser ragtop in Honolulu. This is living. I am trying to convince Leanne to test drive for her next car.

2006-07-24T01:13:00.000-07:00

PG on top of the world in the Pacific ocean at sunset.

2006-07-24T01:10:00.000-07:00

With the red iron dust and rocks in the foreground, the clouds conceal the vast Pacific and neighbor islands of the Hawaiian archipelago.

2006-07-24T01:08:00.000-07:00

Sunset advances. The long red and orange fingers of light from the setting sun over the Pacific lightly frame this ethereal landscape. Mauna majestically dominates this moments before sunset view from the Mauna Kea summit. Easy to remember why Hawaiians revered this sacred temple.

2006-07-24T01:03:00.000-07:00

sun set advances. stars will come soon. The splendor of sunset, with the longer red-orange rays reflecting off the clouds and the ethereal landscape remind us why Hawaiians revered this natural temple.

2006-07-24T01:01:00.000-07:00

PG poses in front of the Subaru telescope base. Engineering marvel and awesome scientific results.

2006-07-24T01:00:00.000-07:00

Camera apparatus at base of Subaru telescope mirror--this mirror has look back in time to light from over 12 billion light years ago, to a time just following the Big Bang.

2006-07-24T00:58:00.000-07:00

Wes, Amy, Gloria, Cathy Ishida and others in hardhats, ready for the Subaru telescope tour.

2006-07-24T00:55:00.000-07:00

Darker area in background represents a quarry from ancient times where the finest basalt was mined, in freezing cold, by Hawaiian artisans, sleeping in caves, and then used to make the tools that in turn hollowed out and shaped the canoes--the remnants of a race of giants, invading the sacred dwelling of the gods.

2006-07-24T00:53:00.000-07:00

The long high road to the summit of Mauna Kea, with the glacially created murrain fields in foreground and a Mauna Loa summit in background.

2006-07-24T00:50:00.000-07:00

Mauna Loa, in the distance, seen from near the summit of Mauna Kea. The small, scattered rocks in the foreground date back to the last glacier on Mauna Kea about 10,000 years ago.

2006-07-24T00:45:00.000-07:00

above the clouds, a new perspective from the dwelling place of the Hawaiian gods, atop Mauna Kea.

2006-07-16T23:58:00.000-07:00

Pond recreates wilderness out the front door of the Museum of the American Indian. Beyond the trees is a busy DC thoroughfare.

2006-07-16T23:57:00.000-07:00

Spectacular architecture of the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian

2006-07-16T23:56:00.000-07:00

Mom Leanne--back in the saddle again! at her own desk, transacting with the world outside.

2006-07-16T23:55:00.000-07:00

Miranda--cannot bear to see Grandpa and Kimber depart

2006-07-16T23:54:00.000-07:00

Kimber and Dad on a Sunday morning ride to see Jenni, Dave, and Miranda

2006-07-16T23:53:00.000-07:00

Around the World in Eighty Days at Stanford Theater--a favorite night out.

2006-07-16T23:51:00.000-07:00

Kimber and Mom Leanne show the peppermint fudge milkshake we split three ways at Peninsula Creamery

2006-07-16T23:50:00.000-07:00

Sara in her weekly celebration of food at Piazza's

2006-07-16T23:48:00.000-07:00

Dad plays his supportive role, sitting on one chest while Sara takes the other home. Reward: Rick's ice cream.

2006-07-16T23:47:00.000-07:00

Sara shows expression of pained delight, trying to share the front seat of her car with her new chest.

2006-07-16T23:44:00.000-07:00

Sara ponders another purchase at the flea market--is this a hat or a pot?

2006-07-16T23:40:00.000-07:00

Sara--sitting on her new woven chest, purchased at the Palo Alto High School flea market. Sara is outfitting her new home.

2006-06-13T01:42:00.000-07:00

Rain or sun--Leanne is always prepared--day of Merrie Monarch parade.

2006-06-13T01:41:00.000-07:00

Leanne and Peter in front of waterfalls in rainforest of Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.

2006-06-13T01:39:00.000-07:00

PG following talk on "nurturing marriage" in Ka'u Ward.

2006-06-13T01:37:00.000-07:00

" Watch out, Grandpa! I just got my driver's license." Miranda Wiener

2006-06-13T01:36:00.000-07:00

Amy Dickson's baptism--a beautiful day for a beautiful girl.

2006-06-13T01:34:00.000-07:00

Peter speaks in Church at in Ka'u district, most southerly town in the US.

2006-06-13T01:33:00.000-07:00

Wes and man in blue with Mikey, experienced paddler who has given many good tips.

2006-06-13T01:31:00.000-07:00

Man in blue congratulates Wes W. on his team's triumph.

2006-06-13T01:30:00.000-07:00

Victors and well-wishers join to carry koa canoe onto the shore to await a future race.

2006-06-13T01:28:00.000-07:00

Novice B team returns triumphantly after beating archrival Puna by 2 seconds.

2006-06-13T01:25:00.000-07:00

Wes illustrating the reach and twist that provides the power in the stroke. Coach Clem and team member Kim ride up. They will both hold the canoes at the starting line to keep them from false starting or drifting forward across line and being disqualified.

2006-06-13T01:24:00.000-07:00

Wes again demonstrates that paddling is real work.

2006-06-13T01:23:00.000-07:00

Novice B mens group paddle out to starting point. Notice muscular guy in position four (Wes Wenhardt by name)

2006-06-13T01:21:00.000-07:00

This really felt good!

2006-06-13T01:20:00.000-07:00

The man in blue exits the canoe, paddle in hand.

2006-06-13T01:18:00.000-07:00

The race is one. We finished fourth in a field of 8. The endorphins were high as we crossed the finish line.

2006-06-13T01:13:00.000-07:00

The Keokaha Club canoe, mixed (men and women) Novice B (first year paddlers) pulls away heading for the start line.

2006-06-13T01:11:00.000-07:00

Paddler Peter wishes Loren well in the days race. Note biceps of Andy sitting behind me. These guys are making me look good!

2006-06-13T01:10:00.000-07:00

Last words of advice from Coach Clem to Paddler Peter.

2006-06-13T01:09:00.000-07:00

This paddler is ready to compete. Watch out!

2006-06-13T01:07:00.000-07:00

"Why are you so tall, Grandpa?" Elisa and Miranda want to know.

2006-06-13T01:06:00.000-07:00

The Merrie Monarch festival parade--flowers and colors standout.

2006-06-13T01:04:00.000-07:00

The men get into the hula pageantry at Merrie Monarch too!

2006-06-13T01:02:00.000-07:00

Pageantry surrounding the anniual Merrie Monarch festival--biggest annual event in Hilo, featuring hula dancers from all over.

2006-06-13T00:55:00.000-07:00

Gloria, on the right, a local TV show host just interviewed me. Gloria on the left is making good things happen at Imiloa.

2006-02-27T01:15:00.000-08:00

Bill Yamanoha, our store manager, opens store, on time, against all odds. There is no carpet on the floor yet, and no rightful point of sale system, but Bill is ringing up sales.

2006-02-27T01:12:00.000-08:00

Leanne and I sit in the Hawaiian immersion language classroom in front of the life size poster showing the greeting of us by the students.

2006-02-27T01:09:00.000-08:00

'Imiloa director me, standing in front of the 'imiloa, the 1/5 scale model of the double-hulled sailing canoe.

2006-02-27T01:08:00.000-08:00

Leanne, wearing the crown she deserves for her volunteer work, in opening 'Imiloa.

2006-02-27T01:06:00.000-08:00

Louann Jeffs, looks up from her workstation on the Gemini console at Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai'i.

2006-02-27T00:57:00.000-08:00

Kalena Silva, Dean of the College of Hawaiian Studies, prepares to blessing 'Imiloa, standing in front of the 'Piko' leaves. Larry Kimura, professor of Hawaiian language, Chad Baybayan, emcee, Chancellor Rose Tseng, Peter Giles, and Jennifer Sabas, Chief of Staff to Senator Daniel K. Inouye, look on. To the right, facing, are the students bearing their offerings.

2006-02-27T00:55:00.000-08:00

Students from the Hawaiian language immersion school hold their ho'okupu (offerings) from the kupuna (elders) in preparation for the procession to 'Imiloa.

2006-02-27T00:52:00.000-08:00

The procession of the kupuna, astronomers, officials, led by the children, bearing the gifts of the kupuna (elders) toward the blessing and piko cutting ceremony. The future belongs to the children. Ours is to give them the tools and inspiration to create their future.

2006-02-27T00:50:00.000-08:00

Close up of the mosaic in our atrium, The Voyage of the Navigator. The mosaic as created in Italy based on the Clayton Young painting.

2006-02-27T00:48:00.000-08:00

Artist of mosaic, Voyage of the Navigator, Clayton Young (in center) with Congressman Ed Case and wife on right, and Leanne and me on the left.

2006-02-27T00:44:00.000-08:00

Note carefully above the door. This is the "Piko" that I would cut with an adze tool to formally open 'Imiloa for the children to enter. The "Pilo" is a word for umbilical cord, and is woven from green leaves into a tightly woven lei. I was given three tries to cut all the way through. No one told me what would happen if I failed to do this in three tries!

2006-02-27T00:43:00.000-08:00

Me, getting ready for the blessing on Feb 20, and open the doors for the future.

2006-02-27T00:40:00.000-08:00

actress, writer, former Miss Hawaii Elizabeth Lindsey, emcee for the gala, does a sound check.

2006-02-27T00:35:00.000-08:00

Gwen, Kathleen, Joy, Linda, Rebecca, Sally C. and Terry K. Thank you for the aloha spirit and beautiful as we got down to the wire.

2006-02-27T00:19:00.000-08:00

The tables, under the tent, before 400 guests arrive to the Gala on February 19.

2006-02-27T00:18:00.000-08:00

Take home bags for guests to gala fundraiser that Leanne had orchestrated against some resistance on the part of some.

2006-02-27T00:17:00.000-08:00

Close up of flowers from Tech friends.

2006-02-27T00:14:00.000-08:00

Flowers--specatular symbols of aloha from Joy, Terry K, Sally C. Rebecca, Linda, Kathleen on the eve of our opening--Lifts spirits of Gloria, Peter and Wes.

2006-02-27T00:12:00.000-08:00

Just one of many plates of cookies Leanne got donated by local cookie makers for our opening events. Enjoy!

2006-02-13T23:08:00.000-08:00

Peter poses in front of the Family and Friends event sign with Amy Bugado, his assistant, who is standing next to architect, Mel Choy. To Peter's right is Bennet Bolek, contractor, and Randall Monaghan, landscape architect.

2006-02-13T23:01:00.000-08:00

Left to right, 'architect of 'Imiloa, Mel Choy of Durrant Media Five, Margaret Shiba, UH-Hilo Development Director, Randall Monaghan, landscape architect of 'Imiloa's award-winning landscape, and Bennet Bolek, Chief Operations Officer of general contractor, Taisei Construction.

2006-02-13T23:00:00.000-08:00

Leanne used donated fabric to add color to the presentation of utensils.

2006-02-13T22:57:00.000-08:00

Floral arrangements that remind us we are in paradise.

2006-02-13T22:56:00.000-08:00

Making tasty punch, one bottle at a time.

2006-02-13T22:55:00.000-08:00

Kyle "everywhere" Brown, 'Imiloa's facility/operations manager puts the finish touches on a sign prior to launch.

2006-02-13T22:52:00.000-08:00

"are there any other store employees who can help us figure this out?" Leanne picks up the food and ice for 300 people from KTA Superstore.