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Post by beirutvet on Dec 8, 2019 1:47:17 GMT 8
Karl
I was saddened and alarmed to hear you are not well. I wish you a speedy recovery.
From Karl, 2019-12-07: Waiting to see an urologist and we will decide what can and will be done. The catheter went in Thursday, Friday more tests, waiting now. Like many men had trouble peeing, they determined the bladder was to big and the catheter was needed now. Now I’m just waiting.
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Post by Karl Welteke on Dec 8, 2019 10:17:15 GMT 8
Ford Island Historic Trail, my 7th and last entry I was stationed on Ford Island as a diving school instructor between 1983 – 86. It was great shore duty. I have returned to Hawaii and walked to Ford Island; it has a bridge now. I came across this trail and followed it. I took many pictures and presented already 6 segments, this is the 7th and last one. When I started, I also looked at the www and found this URL: historichawaii.org/2019/05/22/fordislandtrail/I learned that I missed one station with two plaques/panes and present them here and now. They are at station #7 on the map. This is copied from the above URL! Trail Features Historical Markers Highlighting the Island’s Rich and Layered History Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam opened a four-mile-long walking and bicycling trail around the perimeter of historic Ford Island with a Hawaiian Blessing on May 21, 2019. The trail features 30 historical markers* at 15 nodes along the accessible trail, highlighting the significant sites and events associated with this island. Ford Island is known mostly for the catastrophic damage and loss of life on its moored ships that suffered during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. What’s not common knowledge are the other chapters in the island’s history. Known as Mokuumeume to native Hawaiians, the island was prized for its fishing grounds and was the site of makahiki festival events and other cultural activities. It was later held in private ownership, receiving its name from Dr. Seth Ford, a former owner. Military presence began in the early 20th century, when a part of the island was purchased by the U.S. Army for use as an airfield. Ford Island is in the center of the Pearl Harbor Naval Complex, which has been a National Historic Landmark since 1964. The trail was developed by Commander, Navy Region Hawaii to raise awareness and appreciation of the role that Ford Island and its surroundings played in Hawaiian and military history and culture. The trail’s purpose is to educate while communicating the importance of protecting cultural resources and instilling pride. Access to Ford Island is controlled by the Navy and appropriate security passes are required to enter. The trail passes by active facilities and portions go through residential neighborhoods and near memorials that are dedicated to those who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. Please obey all rules, regulations and authority and be respectful and appropriate at all times. Here are the 3 images Karl missed:  Ze708 Ford Island Historic Trail Marker Map, established 2019 by this URL: historichawaii.org/2019/05/22/fordislandtrail/ Ze709. Ford Island Historic Trail Station 7a, Idyllic Neighborhood, from this URL: historichawaii.org/2019/05/22/fordislandtrail/  Ze710. Ford Island Historic Trail Station 7a, 7th Dec 1941 Day of Infamy, from this URL: historichawaii.org/2019/05/22/fordislandtrail/ |
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Post by westernaus on Dec 9, 2019 9:20:54 GMT 8
Thank You Karl for the pictures and information on Ford Island . I was to do a couple of training courses on Ford Island but they both got cancelled .
Through your pictures I now have some idea what Ford island was like .
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Post by chadhill on Dec 9, 2019 11:41:12 GMT 8
Great posts, Karl. I passed through Pearl Harbor during my USN years and really appreciate the time and work you have spent on your research. Please take care my friend and I am wishing you have a full and quick recovery.
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Post by Karl Welteke on Dec 12, 2019 7:44:48 GMT 8
Betty Nagamine Bliss Memorial Overlook Along the Pearl Harbor Bike Path along the west shores of West Loch has been established an Overlook of Wet Land, by the National Wild Life Refuge. I was surprised to see this when I walked there on the 10th of Nov. 2019. Much information has been posted there about Nature, the Wet Lands in the West Loch and even about WWII history. I uploaded 31 images in these 2 albums, high resolution, take your pick: Uploaded to Flickr in HR: www.flickr.com/photos/44567569@N00/albums/72157712164085107Uploaded to Photobucket: s74.photobucket.com/user/PI-Sailor/library/Hawaii/Hawaii%20Album%201/Betty%20Nagamine%20Bliss%20Memorial%20OverlookI present 3 sample pictures here! To my friends -at the end is one more image and I request comments if you can.  U501. This is one of 31 images from the above albums about the Betty Nagamine Bliss Overlook along the Pearl Harbor Bike Path along the west shores of West Loch. I was surprised to see this when I walked there on the 10th of Nov. 2019. Much information has been posted there about Nature, the Wet Lands in the West Loch and even about WWII history. I uploaded these images in high resolution.  . U502. This is one of 31 images from the above albums about the Betty Nagamine Bliss Overlook along the Pearl Harbor Bike Path along the west shores of West Loch. I was surprised to see this when I walked there on the 10th of Nov. 2019. Much information has been posted there about Nature, the Wet Lands in the West Loch and even about WWII history. I uploaded these images in high resolution.  U503. This is one of 31 images from the above albums about the Betty Nagamine Bliss Overlook along the Pearl Harbor Bike Path along the west shores of West Loch. I was surprised to see this when I walked there on the 10th of Nov. 2019. Much information has been posted there about Nature, the Wet Lands in the West Loch and even about WWII history. I uploaded these images in high resolution. To my friends for comments!  U504. When I tried to post this in Facebook, they said this: Your post couldn't be shared, because this link goes against our Community Standards If you think this doesn't go against our Community Standards let us know. I did protest using their link but I don’t expect an answer. This happened every time I tried, with less picture and even without pictures. These are my pictures; my albums and I have no idea what in the heck they are talking about. Your thoughts? 2019-12-12 added this: I did succeed to post this to Facebook, this time - without the link, URL of the Photobucket album. Who Knows, why?  |
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Post by cbuehler on Dec 16, 2019 5:27:59 GMT 8
Superb as always. A place I will never see. I note that the entire area is loaded with historical markers and such. I fabulous place to visit for the historically minded traveler.
CB
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Post by Karl Welteke on Jan 16, 2020 2:21:46 GMT 8
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Post by Karl Welteke on Feb 18, 2020 1:23:24 GMT 8
Ex-Naval Air Station Barbers Point Vista Shots on Oahu, Hawaii Kapolei, Barbers Point Vista Shots 2020-01-26 These 18 vista images were shot 2020-01-26 from the Fort Barrette Fire Control on top of the west rim of the Pu’upalailai Hill (Crater) on the island of Oahu and cover Makakilo Town, Kapolei Town, Barbers Point and Harbor, the ex-Naval Barbers Point Naval Air Station, the U.S, Coast Guard Station, Hanokai Hale, Ko Olina Resort,-Hotel, Kalaeloa Air Port and Campbell Industrial Park I posted these 18 images into these two accounts, take your pick: Uploaded 18 images into Flickr, in this album they are in high resolution: www.flickr.com/photos/44567569@N00/albums/72157713139347368Uploaded to Photobucket: s74.photobucket.com/user/PI-Sailor/library/Hawaii/Hawaii%20Albums%202/Kapolei%20Vistas%202020-01-26If you are going to watch this on Photobucket, they are drowning you with advertisements. Try to click slide view right away, then click slow and full screen. Four sample pictures are presented here:  U507. The map that covers the greater Kapolei area.  U508. The Highrise in Kapolei is just being constructed and the Kapolei Bus Transit station is in front of it. I go there often because my first daughter lives here. This vista image was shot 2020-01-26 from the Fort Barrette Fire Control on top of the west rim of the Pu’upalailai Hill (Crater) on the island of Oahu and cover Makakilo Town, Kapolei Town, Barbers Point and Harbor, the ex-Naval Barbers Point Naval Air Station, the U.S, Coast Guard Station, Hanokai Hale, Ko Olina Resort,-Hotel, Kalaeloa Air Port and Campbell Industrial Park  U509. We see the Barbers Point Harbor and the Ko Olina Resort, -Hotel. This vista image was shot 2020-01-26 from the Fort Barrette Fire Control on top of the west rim of the Pu’upalailai Hill (Crater) on the island of Oahu and cover Makakilo Town, Kapolei Town, Barbers Point and Harbor, the ex-Naval Barbers Point Naval Air Station, the U.S, Coast Guard Station, Hanokai Hale, Ko Olina Resort,-Hotel, Kalaeloa Air Port and Campbell Industrial Park  U510. In this shot we are looking north to Makakilo where some of my friends live. This vista image was shot 2020-01-26 from the Fort Barrette Fire Control on top of the west rim of the Pu’upalailai Hill (Crater) on the island of Oahu and cover Makakilo Town, Kapolei Town, Barbers Point and Harbor, the ex-Naval Barbers Point Naval Air Station, the U.S, Coast Guard Station, Hanokai Hale, Ko Olina Resort,-Hotel, Kalaeloa Air Port and Campbell Industrial Park |
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Post by Karl Welteke on Mar 5, 2020 9:07:30 GMT 8
Pu’uPalailai Hill in Kapolei The Puu Palailai Crater, that is what I call it, or the Pu’uPalailai is between Kapolei Town and Makakilo. It housed the Ft. Barrette Fire Control in WWII. It was a rock quarry, a landfill after WWII. It offers great views from the top. This area interests me because some of my friends live here or lived here. Here is also the former Naval Air Station Barbers Point and the ex-Fort Barrette. This area is the new town of Oahu. I put 22 images into these 2 albums. If you are going to watch this on Photobucket, they are drowning you with advertisements. Try to click slide view right away, then click slow and full screen. Uploaded to Facebook: www.facebook.com/karlwilhelm.welteke/media_set?set=a.10218516352013752&type=3Uploaded to Photo bucket: s74.photobucket.com/user/PI-Sailor/library/Hawaii/Hawaii%20Albums%202/Puupalailai%20Hill%20in%20KapoleiI chose 7 images for this Forum presentation: If you are interested in the Puu Palailai Landfill history, here is the URL: lrb.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/1988_SanitaryLandfillsInHawaii.pdf U511. Image of the Puu Palailai Crater, that is what I call it, or the Pu’uPalailai is between Kapolei Town and Makakilo. It housed the Ft. Barrette Fire Control in WWII. It was a rock quarry, a landfill after WWII. It offers great views from the top.  U512. Image of the Puu Palailai Crater, that is what I call it, or the Pu’uPalailai is between Kapolei Town and Makakilo. It housed the Ft. Barrette Fire Control in WWII. It was a rock quarry, a landfill after WWII. It offers great views from the top.  U513. Image of the Puu Palailai Crater, that is what I call it, or the Pu’uPalailai is between Kapolei Town and Makakilo. It housed the Ft. Barrette Fire Control in WWII. It was a rock quarry, a landfill after WWII. It offers great views from the top.  U514. Image of the Puu Palailai Crater, that is what I call it, or the Pu’uPalailai is between Kapolei Town and Makakilo. It housed the Ft. Barrette Fire Control in WWII. It was a rock quarry, a landfill after WWII. It offers great views from the top.  U515. Image of the Puu Palailai Crater, that is what I call it, or the Pu’uPalailai is between Kapolei Town and Makakilo. It housed the Ft. Barrette Fire Control in WWII. It was a rock quarry, a landfill after WWII. It offers great views from the top.  U516. Image of the Puu Palailai Crater, that is what I call it, or the Pu’uPalailai is between Kapolei Town and Makakilo. It housed the Ft. Barrette Fire Control in WWII. It was a rock quarry, a landfill after WWII. It offers great views from the top.  U517. Image of the Puu Palailai Crater, that is what I call it, or the Pu’uPalailai is between Kapolei Town and Makakilo. It housed the Ft. Barrette Fire Control in WWII. It was a rock quarry, a landfill after WWII. It offers great views from the top. |
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Post by Karl Welteke on Mar 22, 2020 13:00:07 GMT 8
Oahu pics 1st Jan to 20th March 2020 As most of you know I hanging out on Oahu, near Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii for one year. I like to take pictures and share them. Sometime I make albums and sometime I just collect random pictures. This present collection of random pictures on Oahu are 66 images. In this Facebook album the66 pictures have descriptions: Uploaded to Facebook: www.facebook.com/karlwilhelm.welteke/media_set?set=a.10218675887322035&type=3In this Photobucket album I was unable to add descriptions on their new way of storing the pictures. If you are going to watch this on Photobucket, they are drowning you with advertisements. Try to click slide view right away, then click slow and full screen and it will work better! Uploaded 66 pics to Photobucket: app.photobucket.com/u/PI-Sailor/a/3691173a-6ad2-41b5-ada1-07d3c1d595f4For this forum presentation I choose these 8 sample pictures:  U519. One thing nice about Oahu that it has a very big Army hospital and the VA Clinic is attached. While here I’m taking advantage of their services as a Vet.  U520. One of 6 images (in the album) about the Tripler Army Hospital on Oahu history display stand near the main entrance. I came here for a few minor aches.  U521. One of 3 images (in the album) of the Honolulu Transit Rail under construction in front of the Pearl Harbor Exchange, running a long Kam. Hwy. They certainly use a unique construction method.  U522. One of 5 images of historic air planes and a memorial marker in front of the Hickam Air Force Base Passenger Terminal. I like to walk and visited Hickam Air Force Base several times.  U523. Fort Street in Honolulu, yes once upon a time there was a fort. Here is proof, it is an interesting story: historichawaii.org/2016/11/04/honolulufort/ I go there because the Philippine National Bank has a branch there and I use it to send money.  U524. One of 9 images of books that interested me at the Kapolei Library.  U525. Panic buying at the Navy Commissary because of the virus from Red China. The panic buying was going on about 6 days straight.  U526. Sign of the time; everybody should stay home and don’t expose them and others to the virus from Red China. As of 2 days ago no more sitting at the NEX, take-out only. Most Museums and other entertainment places are closed. |
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