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one 6 lbs. 12 oz. can of pineapple,

one erupting licorice volcano,

The recipe for a good lu'au:

8 rolls of green crepe paper: 4 dark and 4 light (and no, Bailey is innocent),

a suggested dress code,

and an assortment of nuts.

Yes, pictures can be worth a thousand words.
Here's a look back at our 2005 Holiday Lu'au.

Item 1 on the lu'au check list: Buy every single fake orchid you can find at the Dollar Store.

Item 2 on the lu'au check list: Buy red plastic cups at Costco.

Item 3 on the lu'au check list: Invite everyone you know.

Item 4 on the lu'au check list: For an authentic touch, arrange for the local children to put on a talent show.

We are so easily amused.

Hey kids! Let's go on a fieldtrip!

Sean introduces Joe's exit talk.

Item 5 on the lu'au check list: Make sure your guests learn something about the Hawaiian culture.

Can you spot the 275 differences between these three photo?

It's always a good department party if you have to study for it.

Geologists are very bright.

enough frivolity.
get back to class!