Photo courtesy of Watari Goro (Steve)
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This had been in the works for months. Hawaii’s inaugural Flickr Meetup was set for March 11 at Kahana Bay, complete with out-of-town guests and a scrumptious potluck list. Unfortunately, mother nature didn’t seem to be cooperating in the weeks leading up to the great event and we ended up making a last minute location change to Kaka`ako Waterfront Park. We were pleased that the rain clouds parted just in time for the gathering, slightly overcast and blustery, but gloriously dry.

ai pohaku (Arlyn) and chiegondo (Chie) found the perfect spot on the pavilion overlooking the ocean, with a densely canopied trellis to provide shade for us indoorsy types. It was comfortable and relaxing and offered a superb setting for mingling, eating, and photo ops.

Derek wonders, “what the heck…?”
Photo by Kitchen Mama (Lindy)

I always have a little bit of apprehension when meeting new people since I feel socially awkward at times, but I was pleased to find that everyone was open, friendly and so easy to talk to. The event was even more memorable because I finally got to meet some of the journalists and photogs whom I had been admiring for years. People like Internet maven, Ryan Ozawa and the talented Lisa of windwardskies.com. Also, more recently, the witty adobokimbap. Meeting the people behind the fantastic images that I see everyday on Flickr was absolutely delightful.

Ryan Ozawa and I

Old friends like Lindy and Derek were also in attendance to make the afternoon even more enjoyable.

What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday! Thanks, Flickrites! Hope to do this again soon!

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