Comments on: Hawaiian Honeymoon, Part 1: Dignity; Always Dignity

By: Tim Johnson

Tim Johnson — Tue, 03 May 2011 09:07:49 +0000

I lived on Kaua’i for over 8 years, and was raised in Texas (Arlington). Barking Sands, Like Squeeky Beach, does get it’s name from the sounds the sands make when walking on it. Usually you have to be descending a dune, and most likely after a rain – but it does make a sound – not truly a “bark” but then folks seldon translate Hawaiian acurately. Yes you can still get there, but the road has deteriated with monster pot holes and rental cars are strongly discouraged.

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:57:54 +0000

Howdy, Vivienne! I hope you do make it there – it’s so beautiful! Hope you can make it!

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:56:51 +0000

Karen, thanks so much for the kind wishes! Our adventures in Hawaii were so much fun to remember, we just had to share them, so we’re glad they helped!

And by the way, boneheadedness is a fairly common characteristic of the human race, so no worries there!

By: Vivienne Quek

Vivienne Quek — Sun, 04 May 2008 19:13:13 +0000

Happy Anniversary! The way you wrote is so interesting that I should bookmark Hawaii as my next vacation destination!

By: Karen Swim

Karen Swim — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:59:37 +0000

Happy Belated Anniversary to you and Mrs MZM! I had a rough week and now get to catch up on my blog reading. These Hawaiian posts are just what the doctor ordered! I have wonderful memories of Hawaii. I agree with you that as we get older we become more comfortable in our own skin. At 44 I am fully in touch that I am not perfect and never will be. Of course I still have moments of fear or uncertainty but I don’t let them hinder me. I do something boneheaded almost every day (okay every day!) but I keep learning, growing and enjoying the process along the way (most of the time).

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Sat, 03 May 2008 03:29:03 +0000

Thanks, Laura! Sure brought back some wonderful memories!

By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Fri, 02 May 2008 22:30:49 +0000

Happy Anniversary!

Nice series . . .

By: Middle Zone Musings » OOB #23

Middle Zone Musings » OOB #23 — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:02:09 +0000

[...] the Honeymooner’s Special going on all week here at the Zone (if you missed it, click to see Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 or Part 4). Plus, I’m in Chicago today for the Big Bash of the Year, [...]

By: Middle Zone Musings » Hawaiian Honeymoon, Part 3: Underwhelmed

Middle Zone Musings » Hawaiian Honeymoon, Part 3: Underwhelmed — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:02:38 +0000

[...] main road I mentioned earlier? Our trusty guidebook (yes, the same one that led us to the infamous Barking Sands) mentioned that somewhere on the southwest part of Kauai was an old Russian fort; the only one in [...]

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:50:20 +0000

Well, as a matter of fact, we wondered if it was supposed to be a noise made by walking on it too, but that wasn’t it either.

After all these years, Mike, I’m still going with the Candid Camera theory. Luckily YouTube hadn’t been invented then! :-\

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:43:55 +0000

Hi Bob,

I think Amy was onto something. I’ve been to a couple of beaches that made pretty loud sounds (more than a squeak; maybe not a bark), so I’m guessing that’s what it was supposed to be. Maybe they meant is was the sound of your scooping as you went throw the sand…but I’m betting on Allen Funt!

Mike

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:52:11 +0000

Actually, Lucy, I think you’ve hit on the truth; it’s something that most of us eventually stop worrying about as we get older (and presumably more experienced).

When I was younger I was quite literally a big, quivering mass of uncertainties (yuck!); always worried about “keeping it together”, impressing friends and family, etc. I could hardly ever relax about anything.

But as the years go by, it’s become far easier to let go and just be myself because I’ve learned the truth: it’s just flat-out more fun to be as relaxed and easy-going as a kid again!

By: Lucy

Lucy — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:27:18 +0000

One of the wonderful things about no longer being in my teens/twenties (oh, OK, over 40) is that I am no longer worried about losing my dignity.

Or perhaps that happened after the birth of my children? As amypalko says, you are free to act the fool with children around … but I think its more that any dignity you might once have had has been lost with the afterbirth.

Whichever way up: life is a lot more fun without that worry!

By: Robert Hruzek

Robert Hruzek — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:22:31 +0000

Squeeky Beach – hey, now that sounds like a place the Mrs. and I should visit! Not to mention, that type of sand would be good for children’s sandboxes – that way you’ll always know they’re where they belong!

By: amypalko

amypalko — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:19:18 +0000

I haven’t been to Barking Sands, but I have been to Squeeky Beach on Wilson’s Prom in Victoria, Australia. Unlike Barking Sands, the sand didn’t make a noise when you threw it into the air, rather when you walked across it. And it really did make a squeeky noise! It caused great hilarity as my husband and our three toddlers ran across the surface, squeeking as we went. But then you are always free to act the fool when surrounded by the very young, aren’t you?
Have a great time at SOBCon! I won’t be there in person, but I will in spirit