Category Archives: roosters and hens in Hawaii

Confessions of an omnivore

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

After writing my post last week about the Big Island cowboy culture, some people questioned my statement about mostly giving up beef. Why, they asked. Part of the answer lies in a couple of videos I saw years ago, “Forks … Continue reading →

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Home sweet home

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Diane Scheurell

We’re finally home. The girls and I have been away for almost seven weeks. BG didn’t go; he hates to travel and claimed that someone had to stay home to feed the cats. His loss. He missed 12 plane trips, … Continue reading →

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Too late

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

First there was Puss. He’s a loving sweet young cat with a playful disposition who adopted us. All he wants is two square meals a day and loving attention from any of us, or anyone who shows up on our … Continue reading →

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Chicken no more

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Diane Scheurell

We had another earthquake last week. We’ve had maybe six or seven since I’ve been living here on the Big Island: six in 20 months – not too bad. But this earthquake was the biggest and longest I’ve ever felt. … Continue reading →

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Rooster rodeo and round-up

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

It has been blowing hard for five days, though the winds are warm.  Several palm fronds crashed in the yard.  But the good thing about this fierce wind – we don’t hear the roosters.  They must be hunkered down, or … Continue reading →

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Tacky, but in a good way: Waimea Christmas Parade

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

There I was, the self-avowed parade-hater watching yet another parade.  But I couldn’t resist.  Stacy invited me and she’s always so busy selling houses I never get to see her.  So here was my chance to have a glorious couple … Continue reading →

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I’m chicken

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

Okay folks, I have to confess – I am chicken.  I haven’t talked directly with the chicken lady about the roosters because I hate confrontation.  I called Jeremiah to see if she had called him back about removing just the … Continue reading →

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Fire Dancing Rooster Catchers

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

My ad on Craigslist seeking a Rooster Catcher finally got some action, and gave me some hope of ridding my yard of the two roosters that are plaguing me.  They crow all day starting at 3 am (still night for … Continue reading →

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Veteran of the chicken wars

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Diane Scheurell

Last Sunday, a rooster strutted right up to the open side door of the church and crowed lustily, right at the most sacred point in the Mass.  The violinist in the Choir chased it away with her bow, but that … Continue reading →

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