Maui: Jan 15-22

Walt · Dec 31, 2010

Could We Be Added To Join The Group?

We will be at Kahana Falls from Jan 7 to Jan 14 and KBC from Jan 14 to Jan 20th.

Any One For Tennis?

Walt

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Gravitar 15-21
ACE1 ?
Passepartout 14-20
Cathyb 15-29?
jnsywg 15-29
BocaBum99 - Maybe ?
EZ-ED 14-28
philemer ?
MON2REY 14-26

How does the 16th sound? Maybe someplace in Lahina

If your date's are not correct or missing, please update.

Steve

Passepartout · Dec 31, 2010

Walt, c'mon down to Lahaina 1/16. Where? Who knows? So far the only concrete suggestion has been the Canoe (see #19). I haven't been to Maui in 25 years, so can't argue for or against any place. No response from the tourism desk, so any/all suggestions welcome.

I'd suggest 3PM-ish. Restaurants are usually slow, we can get to know each other a bit and it shouldn't interfere with early or dinner plans. Those who want to stay and eat- or move somewhere else should have time to do so.

The TUGger who has a TUG banner has said he'll get it in the mail to me next week. I can see a large group picture and then anyone who wants to take an individual photo with the banner at their resort can certainly do so.

Thoughts?

Jim Ricks

gravitar · Dec 31, 2010

Walt - Added

Gravitar 15-21
ACE1 ?
Passepartout 14-20
Cathyb 15-29?
jnsywg 15-29
BocaBum99 - Maybe ?
EZ-ED 14-28
philemer ?
MON2REY 14-26
Walt 7-20

I hope to have a place on Monday

Happy New Year!

ACE1 · Jan 1, 2011

We will be there Jan. 14-25. Sounds like it will be quite a group. Happy New Year to everyone.

philemer · Jan 1, 2011

I recommended Kimo's to Steve a couple days ago. You get a FREE view of the ocean and it's highly rated by Trip Advisor. Does Canoes Restaurant offer an OV? See y'all soon, somewhere.

Passepartout · Jan 1, 2011

philemer said:
I recommended Kimo's to Steve a couple days ago. You get a FREE view of the ocean and it's highly rated by Trip Advisor. Does Canoes Restaurant offer an OV? See y'all soon, somewhere.

Looking at the reviews, Kimo's has the higher rating, both have ocean view. Canoes has lower cost 'early bird specials' and is said to have great sunsets. I'll be happy anywhere, but I think Kimo's might be a little upscale and not give our group time to mingle as I have the idea Canoes might. Also in the center of Lahaina, (Kimo's) how about parking?

I'll leave the decision to others. Wherever we gather, we'll be there with a TUG banner.

See you all on the 16th..... Jim

jmatias · Jan 1, 2011

We have the Westin from the Jan. 14 -21 but will be in and out trying to work around the kids sports schedules. Will keep tabs on this thread to see if we are around on the 16th to meet up.

Happy New Year!

Jen

kmij · Jan 1, 2011

what a fun get together. i have always wanted to get together with some of the tuggers and be able to link a name and a face. we will not be in maui
until the 12th of feb. (the week before in KBC and the week after maui at ko'olina) maybe someone will be there when we are.
have a great time - i know you will!!
jean

Walt · Jan 1, 2011

I have been to Kimo's

Passepartout said:
Looking at the reviews, Kimo's has the higher rating, both have ocean view. Canoes has lower cost 'early bird specials' and is said to have great sunsets. I'll be happy anywhere, but I think Kimo's might be a little upscale and not give our group time to mingle as I have the idea Canoes might. Also in the center of Lahaina, (Kimo's) how about parking?

I'll leave the decision to others. Wherever we gather, we'll be there with a TUG banner.

See you all on the 16th..... Jim

Everything at Kimo's is Great..... the location, the view, the food, and service. If you can make reservations for 20 or more people it may work.

Parking in Lahaina is a problem. But I usually park in the Lahaina Center and get 4 hours of free parking with a purchase at one of the Lahaina Center's stores. There is an ABC Store in the Center and you can always find something to buy there.

The Hard Rock Cafe is also located in the Lahaina Center.

http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/events.aspx?LocationID=61&MIBenumID=3

http://www.kimosmaui.com/

I have never eaten at Canoes.

http://www.canoesrestaurant.com/Home.html

Another place that may work, if you can get a reservation could be the Aloha Mixed Plate with some Free parking in front or parking at the Lahaina Cannery Mall which is across the street.

http://www.alohamixedplate.com/

http://lahainacannery.com/

Here is a slide show of Maui.

The resorts in the slide show are Ka'anapali Beach Club, Kahana Falls, and Maui Hills.

http://travel.webshots.com/slideshow/569952508uvvSte

Another place that looks interesting is the Mai Tai Lounge. I have not been there.

http://lahainamaitai.com/

Walt

taffy19 · Jan 1, 2011

We like Kimo's too but we really like the Hula Grill on Ka'anapali beach as it is in walking distance from our timeshare on Maui.

When we were at Kimo's last March, we asked the waitress for our bill and she told us that it was taken care of by someone else. We looked around but didn't recognize any TUGgers.

We were so surprised and we felt a little guilty too because we had really splurged but the waitress said that it was OK.

It was late in the afternoon after a fantastic whale watching tour and we hung aroungd at Kimo's for several hours. We will never know who the person was who paid for us but it was a very nice surprise.

gravitar · Jan 3, 2011

Kimos

It seems that the consensus is Kimos.

I have made inquiries at a few places, as has someone on my behalf. All of the places contact, including Kimos, have said that with such a large group, to be organized with tables reserved, etc. they would consider it private party and charge accordingly (deposits, minimum's, no split checks) Kimos just suggested showing up at about 4-4:30 when it should not be that busy.

Unless there are any objections, Kimos it is. I will send out an email with the info.

Steve

Passepartout · Jan 3, 2011

Way Good! Kimo's 4 P.M. the 16th it is. Hope to see a good group there!

I don't know what the largest impromptu TUG gathering not bound by some common thing- like a cruise- has been, but this has potential.

Thanks for doing the leg (and phone) work, Steve!

See you all there.... Jim

gravitar · Jan 4, 2011

Email Sent

I sent out an email to those who provided one. Non have been rejected yet so I guess i cut and pasted them correctly!

If anyone was expecting one and does not get it, or if anyone hasn't yet sent me their email address, let me know and I will add you and resend the email to you.

I haven't gone through the thread to see who is getting or already has the banner. Whoever that is, please email me and let me know you have it. I think it best we show up a bit early and see if we can get them to hang it for us.

Steve

gravitar · Jan 6, 2011

Attendance Update

Confirmed
Gravitar 3
ACE1 2
Passepartout 2
philemer 2
MON2REY 2
Walt 2

Regrets
BocaBum99
EZ-ED
jnsywg

Not Yet Responded
Cathyb
jmatias

Cathyb · Jan 6, 2011

Can't make it

gravitar said:
Confirmed
Gravitar 3
ACE1 2
Passepartout 2
philemer 2
MON2REY 2
Walt 2

Regrets
BocaBum99
EZ-ED
jnsywg

Not Yet Responded
Cathyb
jmatias

Sorry. Doesn't look like we can get there. Please have someone share your experiences on TUG.

gravitar · Jan 7, 2011

Unless there are any last minute changes there will be 13 attending Sunday afternoon the 16th

Confirmed
Gravitar 3
ACE1 2
Passepartout 2
philemer 2
MON2REY 2
Walt 2

Regrets
BocaBum99
EZ-ED
jnsywg
Cathyb

Not Yet Responded
jmatias

Passepartout · Jan 10, 2011

The TUG banner arrived today, with many thanks to the last user who came through despite very difficult obstacles! I will hand carry it to Maui and see you all on Sunday the 16th!

Jim Ricks

EZ-ED · Jan 15, 2011

Y'all have fun. Sorry to miss the "DO" as we wanted to meet more TUGGERS.

At least we will get to meet Passepartout next January in Auckland if things go as planned.

Enjoying the nice weather in Maui as it looks like there might have been a bit of rain last week.

gravitar · Jan 16, 2011

See everyone tomorrow!

Passepartout · Jan 17, 2011

The turn-out ended up at 13! Thanks to Steve for organizing it, and to all participants. Not to worry, those who had other plans. We talked about you anyway.

Perhaps the TUG management might consider a "meet 'n' greet" sub-forum in the regional area for members to arrange get-togethers?

Again, Thanks! We are off to Hana with the CD/DVD passed from another generous TUGger, so we can pass it to another!

Jim

Cathyb · Jan 17, 2011

No pictures?

Passepartout said:
The turn-out ended up at 13! Thanks to Steve for organizing it, and to all participants. Not to worry, those who had other plans. We talked about you anyway.

Perhaps the TUG management might consider a "meet 'n' greet" sub-forum in the regional area for members to arrange get-togethers?

Again, Thanks! We are off to Hana with the CD/DVD passed from another generous TUGger, so we can pass it to another!

Jim

Want to see what you people look like

Sorry I missed it. :bawl:

philemer · Jan 24, 2011

Yes, thanks to Steve for organizing it. He took a picture of Jim holding the TUG banner so that should be published here soon. Right Steve?

I sure enjoyed myself. What a great group. Next year in Maui, same dates?

Maui: Jan 15-22

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