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[global ernie]

Nels, just watch for the "eyes glazing over" when you suggest something novel to corporate man. have you seen the "satellite 5 " episodes of new Dr Who. rupert murdoch's "final fantasy".
back to surf' up. returning but much faded memory of a young Hawaiian guy belly boarding at Ala Moana, i think he had polio m. when younger, does anyone remember who this guy was?

[OG-AZN]

I think I know who you're talking about. He was a Chinese -Hawaiian guy who became a local politician in the 80's? I remember seeing him surf when I was a kid; he used crutches to walk and rode a fiberglass board prone/knee/sitting. Don't remember his surname, but I'm sure it was Chinese. It's quite possible he's still holding some office in Hawaii. Politicians usually have very long tenures there.

[global ernie]

two degrees of seperation, someone else might make the vital connection
and bob green et al may have another interview on their hands.

[Nels]

[OG-AZN]

^^ The guy I was thinking of is Leigh Wai Doo. I remembered his name while cooking Chinese food last night, lol. I Googled him and found an article about his recent work, and a blog mentioning that he was honored w/ some other historical surfing figures at the Hawaii Surf & Music Expo this past summer.
http://surfandmusicexpo.blogspot.com/2009/07/surf-and-music-expo-presents.html
http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/November-2004/At-Home-in-Plolo/

[bgreen]

Og-Azn,

Memory works that way. I did a bit of searching and found Fred Hemmings had polio and was also a political figure, however, he didn't fit the paipo bill as far as I know. I was going to ask John Clark, however he is busy at present.

I recently e-mailed kage regarding how he was going catching up with you. I haven;t heard back so I am assuming he feels he can still catch up.

regards

Bob