Aloha from Kaneohe!

VixDee · Nov 30, 2009

Aloha everyone! I've been lurking for a couple of months and decided to take the leap and join the community. I am a wife and mother living in Kaneohe, Oahu.

I have always wanted to learn the ukulele, but never got around to it. Well, I'm FINALLY doing it. Why now? Well, we have a special needs daughter who attends a local kindergarten with a great Kupuna Program. Her teachers tell us that our daughter just LIGHTS UP when Kupuna brings out her ukulele to play for the kids. That did it for me - I decided to get serious and learn to play the ukulele for her.

I visited musicguymic's shop in Kaneohe and started my journey about two months ago. What I discovered was that I really love it - playing, learning, and the challenge of getting better every day.

So, I've lurked around in your wonderful forum for two months and now have decided to join the ranks.

Thanks for having me!

Kanaka916 · Nov 30, 2009

E Komo Mai! We hope you find what you need, if not, pop the question. Eh, great to you aboard.

phanzo · Nov 30, 2009

Welcome welcome welcome. Glad you decided to take the leap

That sounds like great inspiration to pick up a uke.

And enjoy the addiction. Once you uke, you cant rebuke

haolejohn · Nov 30, 2009

Aloha ke akua! Is your daughter autistic? Get her a uke. You will have fun playing together.

tastyfoot · Nov 30, 2009

Welcome to safe haven for all things uke! There are more than quite a few friendly folks here with lots of good information. Enjoy the journey on which you have embarked. It is filled with joy, wonder, challenges, and ultimately it enriches not only our lives, but that of those around us.

dhkane · Nov 30, 2009

Aloha, welcome to UU. This is a great site to start your journey.

I know that ukulele players get together at the Kaneohe Shopping Center. I don't have details, but I'll find out.

You are in a beautiful place, I don't mind the rain.

UkeNinja · Nov 30, 2009

Great intro post and welcome!
I hope you will find lots of inspiration and useful info here to make your ukulele journey even more pleasant. No doubt your daughter will applaud any new technique, riff, rhythm, or melody you pick up

("Oh no, not 'Aura Lee' again...")

Ukulele playing moms are the best. Or at least in heavy competition with ukulele playing dads for coolness :nana:

bbycrts · Nov 30, 2009

What a great way to start the uke! I'm glad you are finding that you love the uke for yourself as well as having a great way to bring joy to your child!

Ronnie Aloha · Nov 30, 2009

Welcome from a Castle grad!

Kaneohe til the end · Nov 30, 2009

Ronnie Aloha said:
Welcome from a Castle grad!

also welcome from a st. anns grad!

Ahnko Honu · Nov 30, 2009

E komo mai, aloha from the Kaneohe (Castle) rivals next door the He'e Nalu Kailua Surf-Riders. While growing up spent most week ends in Kaneohe Bay my dad keeping his boat at He'eia Kea. I have a special needs sons who is now 20 years old and he is wonderful with an IQ WAY above most. You're doing a great job with your daughter, and she will make you even more proud than you already are each day. A hui hou, Ahnko.

ukeshale · Nov 30, 2009

what a wonderful reason to start playing

if there's anything you need help with then be sure to ask

buddhuu · Nov 30, 2009

Welcome to the party!

Aloha from Kaneohe!

VixDee

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Kanaka916

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phanzo

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haolejohn

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tastyfoot

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dhkane

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UkeNinja

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bbycrts

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Ronnie Aloha

Mahalo Sen. Dan, R.I.P.

Kaneohe til the end

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ukeshale

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buddhuu

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