Author Archives: JimWoodhull

The Hurricane is here!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by JimWoodhull

Around 8:00 this morning the hurricane had passed the Big Island and was about 300 kilometers or so from Maui. When I went to work this morning around 5:30 it was very, very humid with absolutely no wind at all. … Continue reading →

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Narration haiku

Posted on September 10, 2014 by JimWoodhull

When my customers come into the submarine, I always look at all their expressions to give me an idea of what kind of presentation I should do. I have a wide range of expressions. Some look happy, bored, scare and … Continue reading →

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Our almost hurricane

Posted on August 17, 2014 by JimWoodhull

In Hawaii we are very fortunate for the fact that we have hurricanes only every 20 years or so. Just 2 weeks ago there were two hurricanes heading our way and it looked like our turn had finally come. There … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on August 9, 2014 by JimWoodhull

behind the diver the biggest manta ever effortless beauty ダイバーの後ろにマンタ海の舞 ダイバー の　うしろ に マンタ　うみ の まい While diving off of Ala Moana park, in an area called Magic Island, I was checking my customer when I was surprised to see … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on July 23, 2014 by JimWoodhull

busy fishing boat almost destroyed by fire now rests peacefully In 1975 there was a very bad fire on the boat but it did not sink. The owner abandoned the ship so the state of Hawaii took over. It spent … Continue reading →

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The San Pedro

Posted on July 13, 2014 by JimWoodhull

One of my favorite scuba diving spots is a shipwreck called the San Pedro. It is an old Japanese fishing trawler that Atlantis Submarines purchased in 1997 and sunk for their submarine tour. The ship has a very interesting history. … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on April 8, 2014 by JimWoodhull

a look of panic into the dark submarine smiling person leaves Sometimes before going or when actually entering the submarine the customer’s expression is one of almost panic. Once the customer is in the submarine they calm down and when … Continue reading →

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Using up one of my nine lives

Posted on April 6, 2014 by JimWoodhull

I recently watched the movie “The Perfect Storm” and was reminded of my most dangerous time when I worked on the tug boat. I had just returned from a 6 day trip to Molokai. The weather and ocean conditions were … Continue reading →

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Giving blood again!

Posted on March 26, 2014 by JimWoodhull

Last week I finally was able to start giving blood again. I have not been able to do so for about 6 months so I was very happy to be back at the blood center again! I originally started giving … Continue reading →

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Haiku Poem

Posted on March 4, 2014 by JimWoodhull

waking up in my room so much sharp pain But, the air is delicious! On returning back to my room after my operation I slowly woke up out of a type of haze. Not a dream since I knew I … Continue reading →

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