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I thought I was going on a dream date in Hawaii — I wound up ditched on a volcano
My newest Tinder meet-up may have been one thing out of a Netflix rom-com primarily based on a solo traveler hooking up with an area on-line, all set in dreamy Hawaii.
As a substitute, I used to be blindsided by a brutal dumping in paradise.
I’d solely been on Hawaii’s Large Island for 48 hours after I matched with Jerry*, a good-looking, edgy 30-something American with floppy quick brown hair. A tatt-free surfer Tommy Lee-type of man, I believed.
We met in downtown Kailua-Kona, and I used to be immediately charmed by his drawl and pleasant method. The dialog flowed, and we rapidly discerned that we had related tastes in music, methods of journey, and a shared love for working the glutes.
Eager to proceed our date, we determined to seize lunch. I informed him I used to be having a Miley Cyrus second and had employed a scorching pink Mustang convertible to have my very own ‘Occasion within the USA’, and he laughed. Secretly I hoped he transferred that elation onto me.
For the primary time in my life, I had road cred and was excited to point out off my flashy set of wheels to a man.
I drove us to the unassuming native establishment Da Poke Shack on his suggestion. It was my first introduction to the Hawaiian staple. Good – a person who is aware of the best way to my abdomen and has a rattling good meals suggestion.
Whereas feasting on poké, I informed Jerry my hit record of what I needed to do and see. There was a lot to find on Hawaii’s largest island, bountiful with dramatic surroundings. There’s climbing alongside its trails and clambering to the uncommon inexperienced sand seashore, Papakōlea. Evening swimming with manta rays. Slowly strolling down (and up) the nation’s steepest and gnarliest road, Waipo Valley Highway. Stepping foot right into a crater at Hawaii Volcanoes Nationwide Park…
“Maintain on,” Jerry stated. “Let’s begin with the best and closest exercise on the record and take it from there.”
For our first journey, we opted to hike the Makāula’ O’oma path close to my house base in Kailua Kona. Like a lot of Hawaii’s trails, it was naturally shaded by lush jungle, but that didn’t do a lot to chill us down. After pumping the leg muscular tissues, the seashore known as, and we quickly headed to La’Aloa Bay Seashore – identified regionally as Magic Sands for its shifting seashore – to scrub off the sweat.
It actually lived as much as its moniker. Sundown flirts in magic dust; the date couldn’t get any higher. We watched the sky morph into swirls of cotton sweet pinks and purple, with hovering palm timber slowly turning into silhouettes. We each admitted we had a good time and agreed to catch up once more to cross off one other journey on the record. Maybe one far-flung?
Two days later, we met at my lodging, however I may already inform one thing was off. Chirpy Jerry – the place was he? Clearly, one thing was on his thoughts as he appeared standoffish and quick. Not current.
I attempted to decipher what was up and hoped to show that frown the wrong way up. In spite of everything, we had been about to go on an virtually three-hour highway journey to Hawaii Volcanoes Nationwide Park, a park with two of the world’s most lively volcanoes.
“Are you positive you wish to come?” I requested.
If he wasn’t feeling it, I wouldn’t pressure it.
“Yeah, I’ll be nice. I’ll snap out of it,” he stated.
Ah, well-known final phrases.
I didn’t count on his demeanor to return to pleasant, talkative Jerry instantly. I attempted to lighten the temper and have interaction in dialog however barely bought a whimper. What have I bought myself into?
He opened his mouth after what felt like a millennium. He requested to make a espresso cease, and I eagerly stated sure. I hoped caffeine would perk him up two-fold.
We had been greater than midway to the volcanoes however sadly, Jerry didn’t bounce again to his beforehand perceived keen self.
After one other millennium of killjoys, we lastly arrived at our fiery vacation spot. I used to be pumped; I used to be able to hike. I used to be …
“I’m going to work out my very own manner again,” Jerry stated all of the sudden.
I used to be floored.
“What? We simply arrived!” I stated, confused. “We drove three hours to get right here.”
“Yeah, I’m going to hitchhike my manner again into city.”
He grabbed his rucksack, and off he went, strolling out of the automobile park, strolling out of my life. My mouth grew to become as huge as a volcanic crater watching him go off into the space. I used to be surprised. I finally spewed out the phrases, “What simply occurred?” to myself.
Feelings began pouring out. Did I simply get ditched at a volcano?
I used to be hitting melancholy in Earth’s melancholy. Was being in my firm that unbearable? I used to be shocked. By no means has a man walked out on me – not to mention at a volcano! Now that’s a primary.
It took a couple of moments to collect my ideas. Discuss brutal dumping. Positive, I felt sh–ty for a bit, however I quickly realized it was for one of the best. It wasn’t about me; it was on him. I used to be glad that he discharged himself. Good riddance.
My afternoon was proof that solitude is bliss. I spent the remainder of the day exploring the park, pumping up my stereo, and reclaiming my feel-good temper. Ain’t no person going to smash my ‘Occasion within the USA’.
*Title has been modified.
Hawaii
Plane crash under investigation on Hawaii Island
WAIMEA (HawaiiNewsNow) – Federal investigators are looking into what caused a plane to crash on Hawaii Island Monday.
The National Transportation Safety Board confirms it is looking into what caused a Cessna to go down at Parker Ranch in Waimea shortly before noon.
Investigators said preliminary information indicated the plane experienced a loss of engine power.
A witness said two people walked away from the aircraft on their own. No one was hurt.
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Hawaii Bowl announcers Tiffany Greene, Jay Walker get rare moment in spotlight
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring … and the only sports on TV was the Hawaii Bowl on ESPN.
The Christmas Eve game pitting South Florida (6-6) against San Jose State (7-5) didn’t bring the same energy as a major bowl, but when you’re the only live major sporting event on U.S. TV, fans will take notice.
On social media, the matchup generated surprising buzz for a minor bowl game.
People treating the Hawaii bowl tonight like it’s the Super Bowl
— Zlatni Topki (@ZlatniTopki) December 24, 2024
Out in Honolulu, ESPN had play-by-play announcer Tiffany Greene and color analyst Jay Walker on the game, and the pair, who have worked together for years, made the most of their moment in the spotlight.
Greene, who was the first African-American woman to serve as a play-by-play commentator for college football on a major network, had the opportunity to call some big plays, including this kickoff return touchdown by South Florida’s Ta’Ron Keith.
Tiffany Green was VERY amped up about this kick return touchdown and later replay of the big play from USF returner Ta’Ron Keith. pic.twitter.com/FkHDlaYBPK
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 25, 2024
And here’s Greene on a big interception early in the game.
USF forces an interception that would later result in points and a 14-0 lead over San Jose State.
Tiffany Greene and Jay Walker on the call of the Hawai’i Bowl on ESPN. pic.twitter.com/eMyo4aHsXn
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 25, 2024
Unfortunately, everything did not go smoothly for Greene and Walker. Of particular concern, Walker’s audio sounded consistently muddy, as if he were doing the broadcast remotely.
Are they actually there? Her co host literally sounds like he’s on a zoom call
— HuskerJim (@jimtheplumber63) December 25, 2024
Others on social media were even less charitable in their comments on the announcers.
This is a horrible announcing crew. This is not a high profile game, but as the only one on Cmas Eve, likely with a decent audience of folks looking for distractions, why this crew & not a better one? Why not put these guys on one of the midday workday games with less eyes/ears?
— Justin Firesheets (@JFiresheets) December 25, 2024
Yet some fans were left wanting to hear more of Greene and Walker in the future.
Tiffany is awesome! She has the spunk of Gus & a little of Beth Mowins when she announces CFB👍
— Herbie Garcia (@herbieg55) December 25, 2024
[ESPN]
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College football's Hawaii Bowl highlights slowest sports day of 2024
Sports fans can breathe easy on Christmas Eve as there will only be one game played on Tuesday before a full buffet of games on Christmas Day.
College football aficionados will be happy to know there is one bowl game on the slate. The Hawaii Bowl between South Florida and San Jose State. The game will start at 8 p.m. ET.
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The Bulls finished 6-6 on the season and earned a second straight bowl game under head coach Alex Golesh. They had the same record last season before entering and winning the Boca Raton Bowl over Syracuse, 45-0.
The Spartans finished the season 7-5 overall in Ken Niumatalolo’s first season at the helm. The team is on a three-bowl-game losing streak. They lost the Hawaii Bowl last season and the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl in 2022. The Spartans also lost the Arizona Bowl in 2020.
San Jose State hasn’t won a bowl game since the 2015 Cure Bowl under Ron Caragher.
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Sports fans looking for some action should take it all in and be able to get some sleep before opening presents and starting Christmas Day at noon ET with NBA games.
The NFL also has games on Christmas Day for the second straight year – a two-game menu featuring the Kansas City Chiefs against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 p.m. ET and the Houston Texans hosting the Baltimore Ravens at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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College football will return on Dec. 26 and the NHL will be back on Dec. 27.
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