I thought what Auntie Moana and Edward said about their last names representing their bird species was interesting...
Auntie Moana Laal = Laysan Albatross
Edward Bfal = Black-footed Albatross
...so I guess Kahiko Ladu = Laysan Duck
I'm curious to know what "Moana," "Ulua" and "Kahiko" mean??
Saturday, May 8, 2010
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You figured out my last name correctly, Barb. "Kahiko" means old or ancient.
My dear Kahiko: you don't do yourself justice. I think we need to tell everyone that out of all of us, you're the only endemic species! --which means that Laysan Ducks are found here in Hawai`i and *nowhere* else, naturally, in the *world*! You, my dear, are an "ancient" species, and I might also say, an endangered one. It's an honor to know you.
Mahalo, Edward; that's very nice of you. I'm certainly honored to know all of you, my neighbors here on beautiful Midway Atoll.
And my name, "Ulua," is da Hawaiian name for my kine fish. Edward, he told me that English speakers call us Jacks, Crevallys or Trevallys. Not to brag, but we ulua are one tough fish, meaning we're up there with sharks, on top of da food pyramid. Also, we give sport fishermen a tough fight!
Please call me Uncle; everybody does.
I love my name; it means ocean...the deep ocean, not the coastal area. Picture the wide-open ocean, far from land; it's sort of a royal blue.
Thanks, everybody, for telling me a little more about you. It will be fun to meet in person; I'll arrive on Midway in less than a week, on May 13. I'm soooooooo excited!
Oh my Gosh... I love the conversation and the great information! What a great way to learn! Keep "talking" everyone! Aloha, a new blog fan!
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