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Announcements / Re: Happy 76th Birthday KaHanu - The Turtle
« Last post by smokeasaurus on March 22, 2024, 12:04:08 PM »Will The Turtle out live Keith Richards.................... 
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Announcements / Re: Happy 76th Birthday KaHanu - The Turtle
« Last post by Ka Honu on March 22, 2024, 04:03:19 AM »So, just curious since google translate doesn't include Hawaiian . . . based on you age, you seem to be moving closer to "The Tortoise" as in Galápagos ! ! !
Is there an appreciable difference between the two in Hawaiian ?
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You're making me work here. Luckily a glass of whisky is at hand.
"Turtle" usually means all species of the order Testudines. "Tortoise" normally refers to the slow-moving terrestrial species of that order.
Honu are (specifically) green sea turtles. When healthy we generally have a similar lifespan to you kānaka (humans), roughly 80-100 years.
We have some tortoises in Hawaii but, except for in the zoo, not the big mothers from Galápagos (whose lifespan is normally about twice those of Honu and kānaka - up to about 200 years).
So I still have a few years before I slow down, dry out, and have to file for a species change to extend my life.
Thanks for asking.
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General Discussion / Re: Baked Potato Night
« Last post by Big Dawg on March 21, 2024, 08:01:42 PM »I do, basically, the same thing. "Cept I hit mine in the Radarange for a few minutes to soften up the inside and shorten the overall cooking time.
My 2 grandsons look forward them whenever there's steak on the menu.
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My 2 grandsons look forward them whenever there's steak on the menu.
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General Discussion / Re: Sunday Night Creamy Shrimp Fettuccine Dinner
« Last post by Big Dawg on March 21, 2024, 07:58:07 PM »Yeah, I could jump all over that plate.
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Announcements / Re: Happy 76th Birthday KaHanu - The Turtle
« Last post by Big Dawg on March 21, 2024, 07:56:18 PM »Thank you all. It was a great birthday and I learned stuff and enjoyed the day:
1. I found out I'm still alive and that IR2dum speaks Hawaiian. I know this because his original post calls me "Ka Hanu" instead of "Ka Honu." In Hawaiian, Ka Honu is "the turtle" while Ka Hanu is "the breath" or "one who breathes." Appropriate for the day and good to know.
So, just curious since google translate doesn't include Hawaiian . . . based on you age, you seem to be moving closer to "The Tortoise" as in Galápagos ! ! !
Is there an appreciable difference between the two in Hawaiian ?
BD
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General Discussion / Re: Eggplant Parmesan w/Garlic Parmesan Pasta
« Last post by old sarge on March 19, 2024, 10:30:09 PM »Eggplant parm is a family favorite. Looks really tasty.
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General Discussion / Re: Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions
« Last post by old sarge on March 19, 2024, 10:28:20 PM »I like the looks of that plate!
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General Discussion / Re: General news and info
« Last post by old sarge on March 19, 2024, 10:26:18 PM »I will pray for you and hope the surgery grabs all of the cancer. And prayers have been known to be answered in the affirmative. Stay strong and enjoy your new tech adventures!
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General Discussion / Re: Homemade Biscuits and Breakfast
« Last post by old sarge on March 19, 2024, 10:23:02 PM »Good looking meal!
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General Discussion / Re: Eggplant Parmesan w/Garlic Parmesan Pasta
« Last post by akruckus on March 19, 2024, 07:36:18 AM »egg plant parm done right is an underrated meal. Unfortunately it is hard to do it right! Looking good, better than me having a tofu Bahn Mi