JAWing On – Life on Okinawa

Sunday December 31, 2006 [C(20/365) W(13/365)]

Julian Calendar Winter (????????????)
Okinawan Winter (????)
Ryukyu Island Winter (????)

December 2006 Total:
C-cloudy (20/365) PC-partly cloudy (11/365)
R-rainy (5/365)
W-windy (13/365) LW-light winds (17/365)
SH-slightly humid (2/365)

This Year’s (June 3, 2006 – June 2, 2007) Total:
S-sunny (36/365) C-cloudy (92/365) PC-partly cloudy (82/365)
D-drizzle (6/365) R-rainy(13/365) SR-scattered rain showers (14/365)
W-windy (65/365) LW-light winds (116/365) VW-very windy (3/365)
H-humid (87/365) SH-slightly humid (58/365)

This is a traditional New Year’ s wreath, a shimenawa. The symbolism of the wreath is very similar to that of a Christmas wreath. Each New Year’s Eve, caretakers of homes and businesses hang wreaths on the outside of entrances in the spirit of bringing happiness and prosperity.

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Saturday December 30, 2006 [C(19/365) LW(17/365)]

Julian Calendar Winter (????????????)
Okinawan Winter (????)
Ryukyu Island Winter (????)

December 2006 Total:
C-cloudy (19/365) PC-partly cloudy (11/365)
R-rainy (5/365)
W-windy (12/365) LW-light winds (17/365)
SH-slightly humid (2/365)

This Year’s (June 3, 2006 – June 2, 2007) Total:
S-sunny (36/365) C-cloudy (91/365) PC-partly cloudy (82/365)
D-drizzle (6/365) R-rainy(13/365) SR-scattered rain showers (14/365)
W-windy (64/365) LW-light winds (116/365) VW-very windy (3/365)
H-humid (87/365) SH-slightly humid (58/365)

Friday December 29, 2006 [C(18/365) LW(16/365)]

Julian Calendar Winter (????????????)
Okinawan Winter (????)
Ryukyu Island Winter (????)

December 2006 Total:
C-cloudy (18/365) PC-partly cloudy (11/365)
R-rainy (5/365)
W-windy (12/365) LW-light winds (16/365)
SH-slightly humid (2/365)

This Year’s (June 3, 2006 – June 2, 2007) Total:
S-sunny (36/365) C-cloudy (90/365) PC-partly cloudy (82/365)
D-drizzle (6/365) R-rainy(13/365) SR-scattered rain showers (14/365)
W-windy (64/365) LW-light winds (115/365) VW-very windy (3/365)
H-humid (87/365) SH-slightly humid (58/365)

This tea cup set was a present. The unusual aspect about the set is that on the inside of the cup is a hidden image of a face of a traditional clad woman.

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Thursday December 28, 2006 [C(17/365) W(12/365)]

Julian Calendar Winter (????????????)
Okinawan Winter (????)
Ryukyu Island Winter (????)

December 2006 Total:
C-cloudy (17/365) PC-partly cloudy (11/365)
R-rainy (5/365)
W-windy (12/365) LW-light winds (15/365)
SH-slightly humid (2/365)

This Year’s (June 3, 2006 – June 2, 2007) Total:
S-sunny (36/365) C-cloudy (89/365) PC-partly cloudy (82/365)
D-drizzle (6/365) R-rainy(13/365) SR-scattered rain showers (14/365)
W-windy (64/365) LW-light winds (114/365) VW-very windy (3/365)
H-humid (87/365) SH-slightly humid (58/365)

This local flower seems to burst out at the world….

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A brief reminder, the annual Bonenkai Bash is being held at 7th heaven tonight. So, if you want a chance to check out some seasoned local rock talent…why not give it a go.

Wednesday December 27, 2006 [PC(11/365) W(11/365)]

Julian Calendar Winter (????????????)
Okinawan Winter (????)
Ryukyu Island Winter (????)

December 2006 Total:
C-cloudy (16/365) PC-partly cloudy (11/365)
R-rainy (5/365)
W-windy (11/365) LW-light winds (15/365)
SH-slightly humid (2/365)

This Year’s (June 3, 2006 – June 2, 2007) Total:
S-sunny (36/365) C-cloudy (88/365) PC-partly cloudy (82/365)
D-drizzle (6/365) R-rainy(13/365) SR-scattered rain showers (14/365)
W-windy (63/365) LW-light winds (114/365) VW-very windy (3/365)
H-humid (87/365) SH-slightly humid (58/365)

One of the flowers in the local neighborhood….

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