Kippy Haruchan Max

Rainy

2010-09-30T19:57:00.002-04:00

she is a Staffordshire terrier mix pitbull of something but she is really sweet little thing. Named her Rainy cause she had this sad face and was just like a rain-cloud. and it was raining really hard when we adopted her.

Washington DC

2010-08-30T21:23:00.002-04:00

Haruka Max and I went to DC to hang with Kevin before he and max started school. of course we did all the tourist stuff but the real reason I made the journey to DC is for the Restoring Honor Rally 2010 (like it wasn't the first time) I never thought we lost our honor in the first place. but deep down I realized the real reason is I wanted to be winked at by Sarah Palin. Oh by the way that was a joke and i wouldn't be caught dead sipping tea out of the reflection pool. Nasty beaver fever. While Haruka and Rachel spent $20s like quarters in Georgetown. Kevin, Max and I spent the day at the Smithsonian Air & Space museum. 15 dollars for parking but free admission. Max was happier than a multi nuclear warhead on its way to deliver peace. we were able to see the SR-71 the pinnacle of aviation (hint flew from LA to London England in 3 hours 46 min and reached speeds exceeding 2,187 miles per hour). almost 3x faster than the Concord which was there too. the Space and missile section was phenomenal. The large round object is one of 5 rocket boosters used together to propel astronauts through the earths atmosphere on a mission to the moon. being in the MX career I was a little disappointed in lack of details and information posted by the airplanes. but absolutely amazing with all the stuff. pictures coming soon.

First Day of School

2010-08-26T13:20:00.002-04:00

When Max saw the bus he said to Haruka 'I am so excited'
His teachers name is Mrs. Clark
Max made his own little cars

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Max and stuff

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Old man was right "A good snake is a dead snake!"

Max first experience at chucky cheese when he was coming down with cold. Base picnic with a car show, Max said the yellow one would be his first choice. The picnic was scorching hot and humid. In the mix is the Base library and pirates.

Bicycle-17

2010-06-16T19:25:00.005-04:00

Kevin got wild and said that "we" should build a single/fixie bicycle. We came to a conclusion that we would build the bike from frame up. Next was the design and being Air Force Mx (Mx = Maintenance) we thought it would be appropriate to go with our very own Charleston C-17 motif. first was to find a good deal on a old frame. My frame came from Josh of Savannah GA who refurbishes old school bikes on the side. Kevins came from Roy of downtown Charleston SC that flips houses and has a wide display of ornaments on his face. Anyway good deals. Frames were stripped and powder-coated flat grey. and during this whole process we ordered many parts that would maximize our theme. bought two volk wheel sets off of craigslist, not even used. A little spray paint, decals, mistakes and re-orders through the world wide web, finally through the southern humidity our bikes are finished (month and a half later). They are sweet rides....still waiting on brakes

Easter

2010-04-17T20:10:00.002-04:00

What an egg hunt

Max Update

2010-04-17T19:59:00.002-04:00

Blue Angels

2010-04-17T19:51:00.003-04:00

We got to see them perform downtown and conveniently swing by my old job to see the view.

recent pics of the yard and bike

2010-04-17T19:26:00.002-04:00

Last minute bummer

2010-01-28T18:12:00.002-05:00

So the trip across japan fell through but I was able to climb a mountain close to the Sato's house with Hideo (Haruka's Father). We planned it out I got some cheap gear. well We made it to the top and made some romen but forgot to bring some chopsticks but we improvised and made them out of bambo. our hands were so numb that I just put the cup to my face and pushed the food in. Now I got to hike Mt Adams with Lydia, twist my arm will ya gezz.

My Friends in Japan.

2010-01-28T17:51:00.003-05:00

Shogo and Tsukimori (with guitar), these guys are crazy, funny, and I always look forward seeing them when I go to japan. We always play pranks and jokes on each other, interfering when the other is on a date by wearing silly masks and acting totally stupid infront of the girlfriend (which comes naturally for me) but always turning any situation fun. We always go to our favorite restaurant 'shanti' tucked away from most travelers and on the waterfront, really classy. I Promised i would bring my sax to shanti when they finish thier downstairs live room and put on a show. I hope I see them soon.

Chapter one williams 4 life

2009-12-02T22:17:00.003-05:00

An unexpected surprise was waiting at the door..... all the gear I got from REI I thought it was going to arrive next week. I was a ten year old rippin into the box, set the tent up layed out the air mat put the sleeping bag down and after all the fun someone has a new fort to sleep in.

Thanksgivin and friends

2009-11-29T17:16:00.002-05:00

Invited Kevin and Rachel over for Thanksgiving had more or less of a traditional meal that you would expect on turkeyday.... for dessert Wii

The Adventures of Maximiliana Jones part 1

2009-11-16T21:47:00.002-05:00

comments are posted in part 2

The Adventures of Maximiliana Jones part 2

2009-11-16T21:21:00.004-05:00

Max is just loving his legos and especially Indiana Jones Legos. He plays the Wii game too. All day his is singing the theme song by John Williams. Its really funny when he tries to hit the high notes by straining his small vocal cords to a decrescendo. One day he got dressed up and re-enacted the scene Indi gets on the plane and pulls the hat over his eyes. Our Adventure the other day was titled "Patriot Point and the tour of the USS YORKTOWN" quite literally. Haruka typically gives the straight Japanese pose with arms by the side but after coercing her she didn't turn out to be so camera shy after all.

Williams boys are not scared

2009-11-11T22:13:00.005-05:00

Haruka and I are planning on going to Seattle to visit my family during the christmas week and then go to japan for new years for her parents. So during the planning phase of our trip Haruka mentions Space A which is for active duty and retired military members to fly on military aircraft(if space is available hense Space A) and there so happens to be a flight out of Seattle Intl airport that goes to japan twice a week. well Haruka wanted all the information flight schedules, baggage requirements and so on. I got all the info for her, and about a week passed and we were really thinking about using Space A. However, Haruka say's to me "Kipp I bought tickets to Japan". at first I was a little disappointed about not going space A and saving money and giving it a try. But then she said," I only bought tickets for me and Max." WHAT!!!!! she continued to say your going Space A, and not only did she leave me there, she said something that I think any of the Williams would get curious over. "Kipp you have to figure out how to get to my house." I immediately took that as a challenge, how could I get there by train oh how delightful... bus? oh even better Im going to bike it! 250 ish miles from Yokota Air Base to the steps of Haruka's parent home in the winter months of japan, cold!!! Oh how she regrets not buying me a ticket, she is worried to a cold chilling death that I will either get arrested for sleeping in odd places or freezing. Haruka's parents are worried too. I am a seasoned veteran of the cold/dusty/rainy/windy/roads of America, not to expand and take my experiences to Japan would hinder such a gift. well I have a budget for gear, I dont have to worry about food cause there are convenient stores that are abundant across Japan, but this is going to be awesome adventure and a challenge. I am giving the rights of my journal and camera to Kevin to author my book if I die.

Hate to see friends leave

2009-11-11T21:19:00.003-05:00

Eric finally packed up and left. Haruka, Max and I are really going to miss our special friends we have many many weekends spent together, activities, the beach and so many awesome memories. At least they got Haruka's face on the U-haul to remember her on the trip.

Random pics

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birthdays, soccer games and trick or treat

Pyramids!!!!

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Ah the Real City LIfe they say

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Work Work Work and no play...JK

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Cairo, Egypt

2009-10-15T18:00:00.004-04:00

First off, its a ridiculously populated packed city. Just emagine when going through Japanese city, trash everywhere and buildings look rundown ready to collapse. IF you come here just one thing take a taxi ride. the roads have lines but there is no order, two cars fitting into one lane and the only best thing i could describes is salmon trying to run upstream. The museum was pretty cool, evertything that I learned in college, all the artifacts, art history was almost right in the museum just an overwhelming feeling, I got to see the king tut tomb, boy o boy its good to be the pharaoh just amazing, the quality the detail the pure amount of gold. just from walking in there my pups got tired. well there is so much to talk about but on thing is no mater how hard you try everyone will get the bug.

Rota Spain!!!!!!

2009-10-11T13:47:00.003-04:00

Before we could get on the C-17 we had some maintenance delay do to loading, once we finally got bused out to the aircraft we all loaded happy for a straight shot to Spain. well after about 30 minutes in our flight one of the loadmaster noticed that we are missing a piece of the aircraft that is used to jack the C-17 about 20 pounds of metal. We just hope that it didn't it any thing important or someone.....We had to return back to Charleston and another delay of 3 and a half hours later. Well we made it and have enough time to hit the streets and beaches of beautiful Rota Spain. I think 4 days here would be great to bad we only get 14 hours.

Greatest Old Man Ever

2009-09-15T19:17:00.003-04:00

Who's father could pick up a bike for a friend found on craigslist across the continent endure 45 minutes of useless ear bleeding from the seller, and can ship it for a nominal fee, ONLY MY DAD! Kevin can't wait to put streamers on the handlebars, attach a basket with a flower and baseball card to the spokes. Now the question is how many times can I get away with it.

Soccer showdown

2009-09-13T21:20:00.002-04:00

We invited Tsuyoshi and Masumi and a couple from the Charleston Battery soccer team but unfortunately Spicer injured his foot so he was unable to attend, but his Fiance Tina came along. I gave a personal tour of the C-17 and my work. it was a great night, cooked some burgers on the grill and played a little Wii. we called it a night. it was very nice of them to come over.

Just some pictures of max

2009-09-13T21:11:00.004-04:00

note: the ball is bouncing, The very bottom picture was early this summer because his hair is so short. You got to have a good tub pic right?

The Bug collection

2009-09-13T21:07:00.002-04:00

The different bugs in SC

More and More IOP

2009-08-31T21:09:00.006-04:00

So we have been spending almost every weekend at the beach and decided to by some beach gear and found this awesome beach tent that fits perfect with our rocking beach blanket ;). Haruka and I time ourselves to see how can fast we can set it up. our personal best is 8.35 seconds. thats filling sandbags and all. Its pretty much an all day event eat lunch play, have a drink, play, play and play some more until both Max and I get alittle sand rash, shower change and then hang out enjoying ourselves some more.

More Isle of the palms

2009-08-31T20:56:00.007-04:00

Haruka hides in the tent like a hermit crab only to come out and tell Max not to wander far from the tent. She get worried that she will get to much sun. She takes naps, (while Max terrorize the beach) reads some books and is our local photographer. she does a great job from "Command Post". I think she just like taking pictures of my rock solid beach body. I am a 10 in South Carolina standards.

Isle of the Palm

2009-08-31T20:25:00.003-04:00

So after staying at the beach max picked up a girl with his super modeling moves

2009-07-09T20:20:00.002-04:00

So one day when one of the new Lts arrived I had a Master Sergeant take us up into T-tail of the C-17. the aircraft was having scheduled maintenance on it so we were lucky to have it inside a hanger well when we were sticking our heads out the top the Sergeant wanted to get someones attention on the ground just to make sure they didn't move any flight control surfaces while on top. He quickly did the wolf whistle with a screeching precision. I said to myself I am going to learn that. and about a month later I got it down good. Max always covers his hears when he sees me quickly making the okay sign and sticking it in my mouth.

2009-07-05T19:27:00.004-04:00

I finally broke down and bought me a Brooks B-17 Saddle. Since I have purchased it Max has been wanting to ride his bike all day. Mom was saying the wide copper rivets will patina green very nice. They will definitely get a nice butt shine to them. the other picture is Max digging into a care package from Chieko, Max has a nice summer coat on doesn't he?

Soccer night

2009-07-05T19:20:00.002-04:00

We had the option to watch the game on Tuesday on the internet or actually go and pay and watch it live. I am glad that we went to see the game live cause the Charleston Battery crushed the #2 team in a league above Charleston's league 3-1, brilliant! I was tired the rest of the week but it was worth it.

Sunday morning breakfast

2009-06-14T10:31:00.002-04:00

Kipp made the waffles, Haruka made the bacon and eggs, Max made everyone eat outside.

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Haruka's run around the base she found Mr. Turtle crossing the trail. so we got some photo op. another is Max, Tai and Kensei at Base picnic in front of miniature C-17. Max coloring his Lowes NASCAR, and the summer hair cut.

More weekend Pics

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Our Belated Memorial Day Weekend Trip

2009-05-31T22:09:00.003-04:00

I asked my Captain if I could move my 4 day weekend to the next weekend, saying it would be a good thing to have some supervision at work during the holiday break. He was sold. So we made plans, Haruka Max and I went all the way to Hiddenite North Carolina to dig for some emeralds and precious stones. then meet up with the Zanaros family down at Carowinds recreation park which lies right on the border of NC and SC the southern part is much better. It was lots of fun we stayed in a log cabin (great design if you were to have property out in Eastern WA ; ) we ate at the cabin every chance we could get. Max and Alissa rode almost every kid ride they had. He did alright when we took him on the kiddy roller coster, but you should have seen his face when we rode the Jr one. I asked if he like'd it he said "ya" then I asked him do you want to ride it again he said "NO!" Went back to the cabin for lunch then went to the pool on the northside of the park (it was alright) but the kids got to cool off and play. after that we took the kids back ate dinner and Eric and I ran back to ride the fast dropin gut renchin rides, when we thought we had enough time to ride the biggest one there was an announcement saying they were closing in 15min so we ran like teenagers all the way across the park to get one last ride in, I should have had that motivation when I took my PT test, Fun times.

Max having the time of his life

2009-05-25T20:28:00.006-04:00

I didn't noticed it at first but Max is cute, he scrunches his nose when kicking the ball.

The Air Show

2009-05-25T20:23:00.002-04:00

"your son is to young to become a marine"

Weather and Plants

2009-05-25T20:19:00.003-04:00

I want to make another wood box just need a good plant to fill it.

2009-05-02T18:40:00.002-04:00

Finally I found free wood and was able to make my own potting bench.

Home of the Week

2009-04-16T10:00:00.003-04:00

Yard of Champions, neighbors will turn in their jealousy, and cry through the torment that will loom over them for a week. Next fight Home of the Month!! What a day!! Bottom picture is Max showcasing our seven different types of Ferns found from adventures.

Memoirs of a Mustache

2009-03-10T09:32:00.003-04:00

Week one: Well it was a rough start we had a General come to our Squadron, I was in charge of leading the briefings that would come through our buildings. during a dry run the day before the visit our Commander and the Maintenance Operations Commander started talking ambiguously about hair regulations and its a unwritten rule that officers don't have one. Well I put two and two together and I asked the Commander directly. "Sir will there be a problem with my mustache for the General visit. If you would like I can shave it off for the visit." Well he asked me so is this for Mustache March and I said "Yes, the Lt's are growing for the month. So I said "Sir it won't be a problem if I were to shave, I will only be a day or two behind the others." So it was difficult to shave but I think that when the 31st comes around I will see victory and MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

The Max Update

2009-03-09T10:27:00.009-04:00

Yes I know what you are going to say get up Kipp your lazy.. Well I hope you know that I am playing bass on difficulty hard. But you should be watching Max!

Our Japanese Tansu

2009-03-09T10:24:00.002-04:00

Just some decoration to our new dressers. bought some bedside lamps and shades an Orchid and Wallllllla.

Yard of the Month awaits

2009-03-09T10:19:00.002-04:00

So Haruka and I have been working on getting rid of all the weeds and unwanted plants in the front yard. we sprayed weed killer twice, and then raked and raked to pull up as much old and dead grass and weeds then we planted and fertilized. you can see the difference between the next door neighbors yard and ours but it will be thick luscious bermuda grass soon. Cheers

Getting swamped with work

2009-03-01T22:15:00.006-05:00

It was nice to come home but work has picked up and I have less time to update the blog, till now, in bed. Throw away the shaver and shaving cream its time for Mustache March. Rule one you should have started from scratch, but if you needed a preemptive strike thats okay. Rule two complement every gentleman that his mustache looks fitting on him followed by Good day or Cheers!! Rule three no mustache enhancement like the use of hair(beard dyes) colouring. Rule four resist the urge to pet the mustache, only amateurs touch. Rule five who ever looks like The Old Man by the end will get a Williams(brand name) soap and brush to shave it off. Rule six its a all men affair sorry ladies your not invited....but I have heard of Hairy Leg May so you can payback then. May the men unite around the world for a cause only fitting for TOM SELLECK.

Good night

Whats More Cheesy

2008-12-24T17:03:00.003-05:00

When you think of someone using a VHS tape of a fire to replace the real thing, you think that is so cheap and cheesy? Well what about making a fireplace mantel out of cardboard is that on the same level or is it entirely new? I am a dork but it really pulls the room together and it brings a real warmth to the home. The homeless people living under the freeway would be so jealous that they didn't think of this first.

Bright lights

2008-12-20T20:34:00.005-05:00

A county park does this holiday light drive through illumination spectacular for $10. We had Alicia and Max standing out the sunroof between Eric while we drove through. They had so much fun. there was Santa, Jewish Rabbi, dinosaurs, and monster crabs. They pretty much covered every religion, Christian to Scientology and crabby priests. A traditional South Carolina Christmas Tree.

Training Day

2008-12-20T20:17:00.006-05:00

We had a training day here on Charleston AFB to test our ability to get x amount of aircraft off the ground. While the pilots boast about their ability to fly so low and drop so much cargo to the troops in need. People really should think about what it took to get the aircraft in the air, 48 hours prior to take off, inspections, fuel, oxygen, critical repairs, replacing a leading edge of a wing, just effort of hard working maintainers to make the pilots boast. Like they say it takes a village to raise a single child. now I am thinking of Gary Larsons comics of airplane humor so I will stop now. The picture of friends. From the left Eric(biking friend), Kendal(originally form South Africa), Max and Me(Seattlites), Kevin(Just moved into GOLD flight), Jim(from South Carolina moved out of GOLD flight, golfing)

Adventures with Friends

2008-12-20T18:47:00.003-05:00

Eric and I Mt Biking, Max and I hunting for golf balls

Max the Block Builder

2008-12-20T18:34:00.013-05:00

Can He Build YES he can!! Max has been building ever since his birthday. He loves building the impossible. My favorite is the X-wing that he built with out looking at anything just from memory. After he built it he kept saying "StarWars StarWars StarWars". Also Haruka and I have jumped in and played games. like the tower toppler( who destroies the tower).

We are BFFs

2008-12-06T00:20:00.008-05:00

Haruka is on the Keys, Max is guitar, Kipp is playin the drums, but we are able to change instruments seamlessly, watch never miss a beat.

Wrestling 101

2008-11-29T10:36:00.006-05:00

Heres some propoganda for the moyer boys on practicing our wrestling moves, at least were not all talk. Its kinda like Rocky when he is working out in the Russian mountains. They knew what he is doing from the Mercedes KGB while Rocky didn't know from top of the mountain or his dusty barn what the Russian guy Vladimir Putin is up to in his 80's montage.

Thanksgiving Day

2008-11-29T10:19:00.005-05:00

Max, Haruka and I planned on having our own little Thanksgiving day, with a small chicken. While Haruka was cooking some stuff (I made the cranberry sauce naturally) I made a wreath out of the surrounding plants and trees. Max took lots pictures of us.

Cannon ball

2008-11-24T10:17:00.002-05:00

Allen and Anthony this is our secret wrestling move were working on, Maximilian rolls into a ball, I throw him at you two and right before he hits you he opens up and bear hugs and then I come right away to pin you and win. what can you do?

Chariots of friends

2008-11-24T10:10:00.003-05:00

This is Alicia our friends oldest daughter, She is great because of her strong independence of doing everything herself, and adventurous, hopefully some of it will rub off onto Max. anyway they are great friends

Training to be The Ultimate Cage Fighter

2008-11-23T22:34:00.003-05:00

So I was talking to Lydia and she mentioned they moved the mattress down stairs for the boys, cause they wanted to train for when Uncle Kipp came well there is no secret I have a little surprise waiting for them my sidekick Bone Crushing, Moyer Eating, Half Naked Boy Maximilian the Destroyer.

Hide and Seek

2008-11-23T10:08:00.003-05:00

scary

2008-11-23T09:57:00.012-05:00

its been awhile and I am so busy doing nothing that I cant spend anytime putting a blog post in. pictures are in no particular order. Some notes Haruka got new hardware, Max, Haruka and I went to the flightline to check out the planes and take pictures. Holloween, and just some fun interesting things.

This is a cute picture

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Mom really like it!

The consignment shop that keeps on giving

2008-10-28T19:50:00.004-04:00

This was another wonderful thing Haruka bought for 10 dollars that came with a helmet and training wheels. We were impressed how fast Max figured out the pedal brake, but after a quick ride over to Leslie's house and he didn't want to stop. He fell twice, cried twice but he kept on riding like it was going out of style, and yes haruka had her family watch as he made is first pedals into fame. But I have to say its not as impressive as catching and killing a skunk for FHE.

Spider Max

2008-10-28T19:44:00.004-04:00

Haruka bought some costume cloths at the consignment shop he doesn't want to wear any of the cloths except the mask he is my Nacho libre, a professional wrestler

Hollywood Smile

2008-10-27T18:46:00.005-04:00

I am very proud of Haruka for getting braces, she was very apprehensive because it would hurt for the two years that she has them on. but already her teeth have been moving. also she had some teeth pulled. Grandma (Baa Baa Chan) said that she need to keep them (not to have them pulled) because she would need them for later.

Training to become Jedi Knights

2008-10-19T12:22:00.002-04:00

he has much to learn about the power of tickling

October stuff

2008-10-19T11:58:00.011-04:00

At the Helm
Max's Airplane with Command Dog! Haruka wanted me to tell you that he took the picture with an lighting adustment of 8 and shutter speed of x60 very nice Max

At the Zoo and at the Air show

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Little adventures here and there

2008-10-19T11:29:00.004-04:00

Well these pictures are alittle out dated becuase there is more cold weather less chances to wear short sleeve t-shirts

What? You don't like the cake?

2008-09-23T11:57:00.005-04:00

Birthday Blues

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Destruction of sodor

2008-09-23T11:30:00.004-04:00

Leslie our next door neighbor found a tub of wood rails at a garage sale and bought it for $1.00 one hour later it was built and destroyed in ten minutes.

Altus Oklahoma!!!!!

2008-09-10T13:24:00.002-04:00

So, during work my Capt gets a call and then realizes he only has two hours to do what ever. He calls me up and asked Lt Williams can you get packed and ready to go in two hours? I said yes, rushed home ate lunch with Haruka and Max, packed my military cloths and took off at 3pm on a C-17 to stand alert for hurricane efforts when Ike hits. We First landed down at McDill AFB Florida picked up some medical supplies and military doctors and staff. then landed at Orpus Cristy TX and finally at Altus AFB Oklahoma were the wind goes sweaping down the plain. The best part is our 3 jets are perfect working order and we don't have to do much maintenance to them just prep and wait for the alert.

study part 2

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Every morning Max is doing some homework or studying his Japanese characters and penmanship

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Just alittle taste of Max's potential.

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Max was suppose to brush his teeth well it ended up like his. and yes Haruka did get wet during the filming of this video.

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This is a cute picture remember the movie Totoro? well Max caught a dust-bunny but now its gone and he is wondering where it went.

Max is riding shotgun with me while I golf he plays every other hole

The new addition to the family

2008-08-16T17:33:00.008-04:00

So this is the announcement that we were waiting for. Kachun Kachun!!!!

Also I killed one of the moles in the yard Kipp 6 Moles 0