I’m in Hawaii now

[DaveNV]

First Shave Ice since I got here, $10 with a tip. What the heck.

It’s great in the shade though.

Welcome to Waikiki, the Hawaiian equivalent of Beverly Hills or Manhattan.

As you're driving around the Island (and you should) stop in Haleiwa at Matsumoto's for shave ice. Waaaay cheaper. https://matsumotoshaveice.com

Dave

 

[slip]

Welcome to Waikiki, the Hawaiian equivalent of Beverly Hills or Manhattan.

As you're driving around the Island (and you should) stop in Haleiwa at Matsumoto's for shave ice. Waaaay cheaper. https://matsumotoshaveice.com

Dave

I have seen that on tv but haven’t been there yet. The prices are how I remember them. This is kind of a vacation week so I’ll eat out a lot but I did grabs some things for a few breakfasts and I will have some leftovers for some lunches.

 

[slip]

Surf and Turf Tacos for dinner. Just across from The International Market Place. Price was good in this one too, $17.00.

 

[geist1223]

Get your Hawaiian Driver's License and get the Kama'aina Discount at many Restaurants and Tourist Activities.

 

[chellej]

Welcome to Waikiki, the Hawaiian equivalent of Beverly Hills or Manhattan.

As you're driving around the Island (and you should) stop in Haleiwa at Matsumoto's for shave ice. Waaaay cheaper. https://matsumotoshaveice.com

Dave

We tried to go there in April and the line was so long we couldn't wait (had a rum tasting scheduled) we ended up at the general store and the shave ice was excellent and no line.

 

[slip]

Get your Hawaiian Driver's License and get the Kama'aina Discount at many Restaurants and Tourist Activities.

Yes, I plan to wait until my car comes in had handle the registration at the same time.

 

[slip]

First apartment was taken. It wasn’t as nice as the pictures either. Working on looking at three others. My last choice got back to me so I could make an appointment for that one but I will wait a little bit. Hope the others get back to me.

 

[amycurl]

I have spent the day helping UPS volunteers move 1 million books on 250+ pallets from a local warehouse to multiple points overseas, most of them in South Africa. It was VERY HOT. And now *all* I want is Hawaiian shave ice. So thanks for that. #myjobissoweird

 

[sjsharkie]

Yes, I plan to wait until my car comes in had handle the registration at the same time.

Hawaii requires proof of residency anyway. You will need a rental agreement and pay stub or something similar to demonstrate residency.

I learned this a while back when I tried to get a state ID card.

So waiting is probably your best bet.

Ryan

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[slip]

Well, I may have found a place. I filled out the application and she will let me know tomorrow morning. My wife still has to sign and scan the application too.

It’s right on Ala Wai so it’s 5.5 miles from work and it took me about 20 minutes to get there today. That should be about right because I start at 7am so the time should be close. Plus my wife will be in Waikiki and close to everything.

It’s small but it’s furnished and has a lot of amenities and common areas. It has a pool and BBQ area that we will spend some time at. That area is being renovated now but all the other areas were available. There’s a game room with pool and foosball plus a workout room, saunas, 24/7 security, elevators and a covered parking spot. Nice views too. It’s on the 26th floor. Keep your fingers crossed.

 

[slip]

I spent a few hours driving around again today and even went to the Costco. I stopped at more stop lights over the last few days as I have in the last year in Wisconsin. Of course there are only six lights in my old home town.

It will take some getting used to but getting back and forth from work is pretty straightforward and easy. I know my wife will like being close to everything, even though she’ll say it too crowded.

So, so far the driving hasn’t been too bad. At least i’m mostly only driving 25 and 35 miles an hour. I haven’t hopped on the H1 yet. I maybe busy moving soon.

 

[taffy19]

Well, I may have found a place. I filled out the application and she will let me know tomorrow morning. My wife still has to sign and scan the application too.

It’s right on Ala Wai so it’s 5.5 miles from work and it took me about 20 minutes to get there today. That should be about right because I start at 7am so the time should be close. Plus my wife will be in Waikiki and close to everything.

It’s small but it’s furnished and has a lot of amenities and common areas. It has a pool and BBQ area that we will spend some time at. That area is being renovated now but all the other areas were available. There’s a game room with pool and foosball plus a workout room, saunas, 24/7 security, elevators and a covered parking spot. Nice views too. It’s on the 26th floor. Keep your fingers crossed.

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That is quite a nice view with a lot of greenery and much nicer than looking at a bunch of high rises in front of you or a parking lot view.

Everything else sounds good too. Let’s hope that luck stays with you!

 

[DaveNV]

That’s a good option for what you need, Jeff. Crowded, certainly. But how much more will you appreciate getting away to Molokai? It’s a great transition option. Good luck!

Dave

 

[DaveNV]

Which Costco did you visit? There are four on the island.

Iwilei is closest to your work, and is the most central. Waipio and Kapolei will be more suburban, but packed with shoppers from those parts of the island. Hawaii Kai is probably the most laid-back, and will probably have some expensive things the other warehouses may not. (It's a clientele thing - Hawaii Kai is a fancier neighborhood.). Each one is worth visiting. (But you all knew I'd say that. LOL!)

Dave

 

[sjsharkie]

Well, I may have found a place. I filled out the application and she will let me know tomorrow morning. My wife still has to sign and scan the application too.

It’s right on Ala Wai so it’s 5.5 miles from work and it took me about 20 minutes to get there today. That should be about right because I start at 7am so the time should be close. Plus my wife will be in Waikiki and close to everything.

It’s small but it’s furnished and has a lot of amenities and common areas. It has a pool and BBQ area that we will spend some time at. That area is being renovated now but all the other areas were available. There’s a game room with pool and foosball plus a workout room, saunas, 24/7 security, elevators and a covered parking spot. Nice views too. It’s on the 26th floor. Keep your fingers crossed.

Hope you get it. That is a nice area of town near to Waikiki.

Iolani School is on the left side of the picture -- it is a private school and my alma mater. I use to run around the Ala Wai for cross-country practice every day during the season. Brings back memories (though they have clearly renovated -- it didn't look like that when I went there 30+ years ago).

20 minutes sounded optimistic during rush hour -- but it sounds like you mapped it out and you are going contra-commute so maybe that is why. Looks like a good spot -- good luck!

-ryan

 

[sjsharkie]

One more thing... if you do move to that spot, you will be close to Rainbow Drive-in, my favorite plate lunch spot in the area. As seniors in high school, we could go off-campus for lunch and we'd go there at least once a week. Chicken katsu, hamburger steak... yum. A must try if you haven't been there before.

-ryan

 

[DaveNV]

One more thing... if you do move to that spot, you will be close to Rainbow Drive-in, my favorite plate lunch spot in the area. As seniors in high school, we could go off-campus for lunch and we'd go there at least once a week. Chicken katsu, hamburger steak... yum. A must try if you haven't been there before.

-ryan

Where else would macaroni salad and sticky rice go on the same plate? With brown gravy on the hamburger patty.

Dave

 

[Passepartout]

I spent a few hours driving around again today and even went to the Costco. I stopped at more stop lights over the last few days as I have in the last year in Wisconsin. Of course there are only six lights in my old home town.

It will take some getting used to but getting back and forth from work is pretty straightforward and easy. I know my wife will like being close to everything, even though she’ll say it too crowded.

You both may enjoy it- at least a little- and knowing it isn't permanent.. We like having our 'city place' and our 'country house'.

I probably missed it, Jeff, but when do you have to report for work?
Oh, and if you buy in advance, how much is a round trip to Molokai (thinking longish weekends)?

Jim

 

[slip]

Hope you get it. That is a nice area of town near to Waikiki.

Iolani School is on the left side of the picture -- it is a private school and my alma mater. I use to run around the Ala Wai for cross-country practice every day during the season. Brings back memories (though they have clearly renovated -- it didn't look like that when I went there 30+ years ago).

20 minutes sounded optimistic during rush hour -- but it sounds like you mapped it out and you are going contra-commute so maybe that is why. Looks like a good spot -- good luck!

-ryan

Yes, I don’t know about 20 minutes on my way home but I will be leaving a little earlier when I go in so I will miss part of rush hour. Google maps showed 22 minutes during high travel times and I drove it yesterday in 20. One nice thing is that it’s very straight forward to get to and I stay on the main roads.

My director says when she comes, she stays a few blocks from her and she says it takes her about 20 minutes. She goes in an hour later than me also. I’m sure that will all depend on the day too.

And I’ll definitely hit the Rainbow!!

 

[slip]

That’s a good option for what you need, Jeff. Crowded, certainly. But how much more will you appreciate getting away to Molokai? It’s a great transition option. Good luck!

Dave

Yep, it’s crowed but being up high is nice looking down on it all. We’re also away from a lot of the noise. I’m thinking it will work out nice.

 

[taffy19]

Yep, it’s crowed but being up high is nice looking down on it all. We’re also away from a lot of the noise. I’m thinking it will work out nice.

It looks quite because of so much green area there. I hope that it will be yours for the time being.

PS. What is also nice is that you will see lots of lights at night!

 

[slip]

Which Costco did you visit? There are four on the island.

Iwilei is closest to your work, and is the most central. Waipio and Kapolei will be more suburban, but packed with shoppers from those parts of the island. Hawaii Kai is probably the most laid-back, and will probably have some expensive things the other warehouses may not. (It's a clientele thing - Hawaii Kai is a fancier neighborhood.). Each one is worth visiting. (But you all knew I'd say that. LOL!)

Dave

I went to Iwilei and yes it was packed for a Monday. I stopped when I was in that area. Didn’t buy anything, I have to get the apartment first.

 

[slip]

Where else would macaroni salad and sticky rice go on the same plate? With brown gravy on the hamburger patty.

Dave

Heck I had that at the Korean BBQ I went to yesterday.

 

[slip]

You both may enjoy it- at least a little- and knowing it isn't permanent.. We like having our 'city place' and our 'country house'.

I probably missed it, Jeff, but when do you have to report for work?
Oh, and if you buy in advance, how much is a round trip to Molokai (thinking longish weekends)?

Jim

I’m telling that to my wife too. I think she will like being close to everything so I hope this will be a good compromise.

I have to be at work on Monday, 08-05-19.

 

[Passepartout]

I’m telling that to my wife too. I think she will like being close to everything so I hope this will be a good compromise.

I have to be at work on Monday, 08-05-19.

Cool. Never mind on the airfare- it looks like $90 RT on Mokolele no matter when.