Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
@ purplefaithful said:
@ StickyBun said:
@ grpape said:
A big Aloha and Congratulations! I did the opposite. Lived on Oahu and Kauai all my life and then moved to Virginia because the kids were going to start HS and the wife wanted to do retreats that needed lots of land. We loved growing up and living in the islands, but it was just time to move on. All our family and friends are still over there and they are island lifers. Everyone I talk to thinks we were crazy, I don't miss the islands for a second and can't see going back unless I have too. Kick back and enjoy the island life!
Hey grape.....I've heard this but not sure if its true: native Hawaiians are very standoffish to people moving from the States. I've heard they aren't that friendly. Any insight?
I don't think that's urban myth. My BiL lived 20+ years stationed @ Pearl Harbor, married an Okinowan. That certainly appears to be the case and for decades now if not longer.
That said...
VG, best wishes to you and the family. Maui is truly a heavenly place on this planet - absolutely gorgeous. Man, I can't tell you the # of times we've thought about just packing-up and doing the same thing you have - especially now that we're empty nesters.
The COL scares me though (vs what we're used to in the midwest). That and island fever....
one of our members posted a story a year or so ago about the Hawaiian govt starting some campaign reminding the natives islanders that their state relies very heavily on the main landers dollars and basically telling their people to quit being assholes to the tourists.... basically to stop biting the hand that feeds you.
One word to win over the natives...Highest per capita consumption on the planet of this stuff:
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Quote: @purplefaithful said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ purplefaithful said:
@ StickyBun said:
@ grpape said:
A big Aloha and Congratulations! I did the opposite. Lived on Oahu and Kauai all my life and then moved to Virginia because the kids were going to start HS and the wife wanted to do retreats that needed lots of land. We loved growing up and living in the islands, but it was just time to move on. All our family and friends are still over there and they are island lifers. Everyone I talk to thinks we were crazy, I don't miss the islands for a second and can't see going back unless I have too. Kick back and enjoy the island life!
Hey grape.....I've heard this but not sure if its true: native Hawaiians are very standoffish to people moving from the States. I've heard they aren't that friendly. Any insight?
I don't think that's urban myth. My BiL lived 20+ years stationed @ Pearl Harbor, married an Okinowan. That certainly appears to be the case and for decades now if not longer.
That said...
VG, best wishes to you and the family. Maui is truly a heavenly place on this planet - absolutely gorgeous. Man, I can't tell you the # of times we've thought about just packing-up and doing the same thing you have - especially now that we're empty nesters.
The COL scares me though (vs what we're used to in the midwest). That and island fever....
one of our members posted a story a year or so ago about the Hawaiian govt starting some campaign reminding the natives islanders that their state relies very heavily on the main landers dollars and basically telling their people to quit being assholes to the tourists.... basically to stop biting the hand that feeds you.
One word to win over the natives...Highest per capita consumption on the planet of this stuff:
no offense to the good people of Austin... but that is the most disgusting stuff I have ever eaten... and I eat damn near anything.
We've been two or three times a year for 15 years or so. Different islands different locations. We have heard all the rumors too about discrimination against Haole. In all our trips, not once, did any of the locals give us anything but smiles, great conversations, friendship.
But we don't go in with that "Orange County attitude" that "superiority complex" that locals are there to serve drinks, dance at luaus, and bring fresh towels. I've seen locals treated HORRIBLY by narcissistic, entitled people, on their "week's vacation" and I've actually apologized for the way these "Orange County A-holes" treated them. They leave their garbage around the most pristine beaches, take coral, sand, lava rock as souvenirs... Believe me the problem in Hawaii isn't the locals, it's the way they are treated by us mainlanders who have no respect for their culture / values ... Locals call them "High Maka Maka"
I've seen mainlanders lose the Sh!t because they will have to wait fifteen minutes for their rental car....Rental agents apologizing for the delay.....They told me the same wait time, I'm like..."No worries, man...I'm HERE and thats all that counts" BOOM (Sorry Wetlander) Free car upgrade.
As a result we've been invited fishing, cookouts, football games for the Keiki...all the adults laughing at the game yelling "Play bettah!!!" One of the smaller kids wearing Batman swim trunks all the locals yelling "Go Batman" !!! We've made better friends in one afternoon in Hawaii than in the many years here in So. CA. EZ ups go up Friday night, cooking, water time and laughing all weekend until it's time to pack up.
The Golden Rule works, you treat folks with respect and kindness, take care of the land (Aina) value relationships over money, and you'd be amazed at the response by locals.
Congrats!
Hopefully this time next year I'm in Asheville or there abouts.
Quote: @StickyBun said:
@ grpape said:
A big Aloha and Congratulations! I did the opposite. Lived on Oahu and Kauai all my life and then moved to Virginia because the kids were going to start HS and the wife wanted to do retreats that needed lots of land. We loved growing up and living in the islands, but it was just time to move on. All our family and friends are still over there and they are island lifers. Everyone I talk to thinks we were crazy, I don't miss the islands for a second and can't see going back unless I have too. Kick back and enjoy the island life!
Hey grape.....I've heard this but not sure if its true: native Hawaiians are very standoffish to people moving from the States. I've heard they aren't that friendly. Any insight?
Like some have posted. Just treat people the way you wanna be treated and you're golden. I think each island is different and which part of the island you are on. IMHO of all the islands, Maui is the most populated by people from the Mainland.
Spam fried up is one of my favorites. Not all love it, but us islanders love it! Spam musubi is a local favorite.
It's what I miss the most. Local food>Family>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Living in Hawaii.
Quote: @JimmyinSD said:
@ purplefaithful said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ purplefaithful said:
@ StickyBun said:
@ grpape said:
A big Aloha and Congratulations! I did the opposite. Lived on Oahu and Kauai all my life and then moved to Virginia because the kids were going to start HS and the wife wanted to do retreats that needed lots of land. We loved growing up and living in the islands, but it was just time to move on. All our family and friends are still over there and they are island lifers. Everyone I talk to thinks we were crazy, I don't miss the islands for a second and can't see going back unless I have too. Kick back and enjoy the island life!
Hey grape.....I've heard this but not sure if its true: native Hawaiians are very standoffish to people moving from the States. I've heard they aren't that friendly. Any insight?
I don't think that's urban myth. My BiL lived 20+ years stationed @ Pearl Harbor, married an Okinowan. That certainly appears to be the case and for decades now if not longer.
That said...
VG, best wishes to you and the family. Maui is truly a heavenly place on this planet - absolutely gorgeous. Man, I can't tell you the # of times we've thought about just packing-up and doing the same thing you have - especially now that we're empty nesters.
The COL scares me though (vs what we're used to in the midwest). That and island fever....
one of our members posted a story a year or so ago about the Hawaiian govt starting some campaign reminding the natives islanders that their state relies very heavily on the main landers dollars and basically telling their people to quit being assholes to the tourists.... basically to stop biting the hand that feeds you.
One word to win over the natives...Highest per capita consumption on the planet of this stuff:
no offense to the good people of Austin... but that is the most disgusting stuff I have ever eaten... and I eat damn near anything.
I have never eaten it. The smell is enough to make me want to hurl.
Like above....gotta fry the Spam. Fried Spam and eggs....good stuff, throw in a few malasadas...your rolling
Quote: @Vikergirl said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ purplefaithful said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ purplefaithful said:
@ StickyBun said:
@ grpape said:
A big Aloha and Congratulations! I did the opposite. Lived on Oahu and Kauai all my life and then moved to Virginia because the kids were going to start HS and the wife wanted to do retreats that needed lots of land. We loved growing up and living in the islands, but it was just time to move on. All our family and friends are still over there and they are island lifers. Everyone I talk to thinks we were crazy, I don't miss the islands for a second and can't see going back unless I have too. Kick back and enjoy the island life!
Hey grape.....I've heard this but not sure if its true: native Hawaiians are very standoffish to people moving from the States. I've heard they aren't that friendly. Any insight?
I don't think that's urban myth. My BiL lived 20+ years stationed @ Pearl Harbor, married an Okinowan. That certainly appears to be the case and for decades now if not longer.
That said...
VG, best wishes to you and the family. Maui is truly a heavenly place on this planet - absolutely gorgeous. Man, I can't tell you the # of times we've thought about just packing-up and doing the same thing you have - especially now that we're empty nesters.
The COL scares me though (vs what we're used to in the midwest). That and island fever....
one of our members posted a story a year or so ago about the Hawaiian govt starting some campaign reminding the natives islanders that their state relies very heavily on the main landers dollars and basically telling their people to quit being assholes to the tourists.... basically to stop biting the hand that feeds you.
One word to win over the natives...Highest per capita consumption on the planet of this stuff:
no offense to the good people of Austin... but that is the most disgusting stuff I have ever eaten... and I eat damn near anything.
I have never eaten it. The smell is enough to make me want to hurl.
Fry it up.
if it was good 'nuff for our boys in dubya dubya two....it's good enuff for YOU!
Quote: @Vanguard83 said:
@ Vikergirl said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ purplefaithful said:
@ JimmyinSD said:
@ purplefaithful said:
@ StickyBun said:
@ grpape said:
A big Aloha and Congratulations! I did the opposite. Lived on Oahu and Kauai all my life and then moved to Virginia because the kids were going to start HS and the wife wanted to do retreats that needed lots of land. We loved growing up and living in the islands, but it was just time to move on. All our family and friends are still over there and they are island lifers. Everyone I talk to thinks we were crazy, I don't miss the islands for a second and can't see going back unless I have too. Kick back and enjoy the island life!
Hey grape.....I've heard this but not sure if its true: native Hawaiians are very standoffish to people moving from the States. I've heard they aren't that friendly. Any insight?
I don't think that's urban myth. My BiL lived 20+ years stationed @ Pearl Harbor, married an Okinowan. That certainly appears to be the case and for decades now if not longer.
That said...
VG, best wishes to you and the family. Maui is truly a heavenly place on this planet - absolutely gorgeous. Man, I can't tell you the # of times we've thought about just packing-up and doing the same thing you have - especially now that we're empty nesters.
The COL scares me though (vs what we're used to in the midwest). That and island fever....
one of our members posted a story a year or so ago about the Hawaiian govt starting some campaign reminding the natives islanders that their state relies very heavily on the main landers dollars and basically telling their people to quit being assholes to the tourists.... basically to stop biting the hand that feeds you.
One word to win over the natives...Highest per capita consumption on the planet of this stuff:
no offense to the good people of Austin... but that is the most disgusting stuff I have ever eaten... and I eat damn near anything.
I have never eaten it. The smell is enough to make me want to hurl.
Fry it up.
if it was good 'nuff for our boys in dubya dubya two....it's good enuff for YOU!
Yeah but then they went and killed a shit load of people, is that a coincidence...I'm not taking the risk.
And I dont know what a malsada is,, but why ruin it? Hasn't hawaii heard of bacon, or ham, or steak, or real sausage?
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