“It will never be over unless it starts! There is one thing that we can rest assured of folks; the best is yet to come. Just when we think it can’t get any worse, it does.

In cases like this, we just have to keep headed in a forward direction. Never take your eye off the ball, and never leave the pointed end of the ship!

And here we are once again, living and loving off the land. There will be tales to tell for years to come, and we will never again have to bore the kiddies with tales of cannery closures while we sit around our campfires. We will be able to tell them of the “Great Tsunami” of “September 29, 2009”, and the great tsunami warning that followed on “October 07, 2009.”

It is lucky for us homo-sapiens of Hooterville that we were spared another Tsunami. We simply don’t need it.

Hawkeye has been talking to a few survivors of the Earthquake, and the resultant Tsunami that followed.

Most Homosapiens who are homeless are amazed at the speed in which the relief has been delivered by FEMA. Not to speak of Village First Responders, and that of the ASG. One fellow told Hawkeye that the relief was much quicker and better than that of the past Hurricanes to hit Wonderland in the past.

Hawkeye and Sweet Leanor feel for those who are grieving the loss of loved ones.

There is nothing in this world that can ever fill the empty space in ones heart as a result of losing a family member, or a close friend.

Speaking of friends, Hawkeye and Leanor are happy to hear that Hawk’s old friend Bob Coulter, and his wife Lima, survived the ordeal. They lost everything they had according to Mr. Coulter, but he said that being alive is what matters in disasters such as this.

So: to The Coulter Family of Leone, Hawkeye and Leanor wish you well. Get well, and stay well Friendo!

The recovery efforts seem to be going well as can be expected, and people are being fed, clothed, and housed. This is hard to beat folks. The natives have a way of coming together in times of trouble, and times of need. This is commendable, and most humbling to all.

Hawkeye would like to commend Mr. Keyser and all of the employees of the American Samoa Power Authority for a job well done.

These people have worked tirelessly, day and night so that we could enjoy steady electrical Power, and safe drinking water. This is coming together, and again these people are to be commended for their diligence, and dedication to their respective professions. So, Huge Kudos to those Ladies and Gentlemen of the American Samoa Power Authority. The same goes for ASTCA.

Malo for a job well done from Hawkeye!

Hawkeye will at this time thank all of the well wishers from off Island for their concerns. If anyone wishes to send aid to Hawkeye, send “Tupe!” While you are at it, send enough “Tupe” for Hawkeye to go on vacation to “Delta Pennsylvania!” Humm or better yet, just send Hawkeye and Sweet Leanor an Airplane!

Hawkeye was feeling a little bit on the low side after the Tsunami, and he told himself that there were people out there who were feeling worse than he. So he sat down and wrote a poem, thinking of one of his old Redneck Uncles on His old Daddy’s side who was blind.

The poem goes like this.

"The Blind Man"

The blind man lives in darkness
Some think he cannot see;
The blind man can see everything
From his heart, so let it be.
The blind man has his feelings,
His emotions he does not show;
The sound of every moment
From his heart the seed he sows.

The blind man walks so softly,
Sometimes with a cane;
Or often with a big ole dog
But this beats being lame.

The blind man sees the world through light,
Though not the light of day;
The blind man always sings a song
To fight off his dismay.
Fate often deals us a bad hand,
But life we learn to live;
Be blind or fine, life is kind
Let’s learn to love and live.

[Dedicated to the physically challenged]

It never hurts to feel for the other person, no matter how good you think you have it. When you think you are down and out, just look around you.

Hawkeye has been through some very rough times in his life, and admits that his problems were self generated. It took a wild ride in to the “OH ZONE” for him to see the light. Hawkeye has literally seen the proverbial light. The trip over to the other side is great. It is the return trip that is most painful. Hawkeye had his experience 14 years ago, and he still suffers both physically and mentally. [Kids, Take Heed] You can contact Hawkeye at:  hawkeye_as@yahoo.com

Until Next week with love;

Hawk and Leanor