I’m in Hawaii now

[Roger830]

I’m celebrating the new condo at Dukes right now. I’m just eating casual outside today. I’ll save the nice dinner here for when my wife joins me in September.

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We like Duke's in both Lihue and Waikiki, and love the Hula Pie. It might be too much to eat for one person.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Locatio...8344-Duke_s_Waikiki-Honolulu_Oahu_Hawaii.html

 

[DaveNV]

^^^ What Amy and Jim said.

Dave

 

[b2bailey]

That double rainbow was a really nice way to begin.

 

[Passepartout]

That double rainbow was a really nice way to begin.

Good Karma. There must be some Feng Shui thing about that too. From this: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/spi...the-spiritual-meaning-of-double-rainbows.html

* According to Feng Shui writer Lillian Too, a double rainbow is a sign from the cosmic Universe that you are about to have something great fall into your lap, and that one good thing will lead to another.
* The Osho Energy Transformation Institute says a double rainbow is the symbol of transformation.

So there ya go. . . .

Jim

 

[DaveNV]

Jeff, you said your new place is right on Ala Wai - is it more central, or closer to one end or the other? Thinking about grocery store options for you. Life does not survive on ABC Stores alone.

Dave

 

[alwysonvac]

All major cities have special events and/or roadwork from time to time. I found a list of planned street closures.

2019 OAHU SCHEDULE OF MAJOR PARADES AND STREET ACTIVITIES - http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dts-men...-usage-cat/site-dts-usage-2019/33244-jan.html

From the City & County of Honolulu Alerts Page - https://portal.ehawaii.gov/page/alerts/

• Live Traffic Flow - http://www.goakamai.org/home
• Department of Transportation: Roadwork - https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/
• Traffic Incidents by area - http://www11.honolulu.gov/hpdtraffic/
• For the days, you decide to take the bus - http://www.thebus.org/

“Mayor signs bill limiting Waikiki road closures for parades, block parties” (May 2019) - https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/...-waikiki-road-closures-parades-block-parties/

 

[slip]

How 'furnished' is the apartment? Dishes, linens, etc. kind of like a timeshare, or just furniture and the like? Washer/dryer, or a central laundry? Wi-fi, or do you have to get your own cable and/or router? Nosy, aren't I?

I don’t mind. I just moved most of my stuff over now. So tomorrow, I’ll take an Uber to get my car and I’ll be able to park it at the apartment. Then I can walk to the hotel and drive the rental back and then walk to the hotel. I should have electricity tomorrow.

It is fully furnished actually, linens, silverware, furniture and It has central laundry. I’ll have to buy a tv. I signed up for WiFi and that will be done next Wednesday.

 

[slip]

Jeff, you said your new place is right on Ala Wai - is it more central, or closer to one end or the other? Thinking about grocery store options for you. Life does not survive on ABC Stores alone.

Dave

I am one block off Lewers. I’ll shop for a tv tomorrow or Friday. I’ll shop for groceries Friday since I don’t know when the electricity will be turned on.

 

[slip]

All major cities have special events and/or roadwork from time to time. I found a list of planned street closures.

2019 OAHU SCHEDULE OF MAJOR PARADES AND STREET ACTIVITIES - http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dts-men...-usage-cat/site-dts-usage-2019/33244-jan.html

From the City & County of Honolulu Alerts Page - https://portal.ehawaii.gov/page/alerts/

• Live Traffic Flow - http://www.goakamai.org/home
• Department of Transportation: Roadwork - https://hidot.hawaii.gov/highways/roadwork/
• Traffic Incidents by area - http://www11.honolulu.gov/hpdtraffic/
• For the days, you decide to take the bus - http://www.thebus.org/

“Mayor signs bill limiting Waikiki road closures for parades, block parties” (May 2019) - https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/...-waikiki-road-closures-parades-block-parties/

Thank You, I’ll check it out.

 

[SandyPGravel]

I am one block off Lewers. I’ll shop for a tv tomorrow or Friday. I’ll shop for groceries Friday since I don’t know when the electricity will be turned on.

Costco is a good place to buy a tv (right? @DaveNW ) warranty is automatically extended by Costco and generally great prices & selection.

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[slip]

We like Duke's in both Lihue and Waikiki, and love the Hula Pie. It might be too much to eat for one person.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Locatio...8344-Duke_s_Waikiki-Honolulu_Oahu_Hawaii.html

Yes, that’s why I didn’t have one. I went down the block and had a Dole Whip instead.

 

[slip]

Costco is a good place to buy a tv (right? @DaveNW ) warranty is automatically extended by Costco and generally great prices & selection.

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Yes, I looked a little while I was there but I didn’t know what size yet. I’m thinking 40” or 42” will be fine.

 

[slip]

I had lunch at ZIGU this afternoon. It’s right around the corner from the new apartment. I had the Sweet Rice Brand Mochiko Freud Chicken. It was awesome! I was even able to fake it with the chopsticks pretty good.
It was $14.

 

[DaveNV]

Costco is a good place to buy a tv (right? @DaveNW ) warranty is automatically extended by Costco and generally great prices & selection.

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Absolutely. I try to buy ALL my electronics from Costco. Not only do you get a great price on a great product, but you get an extended warranty, 2% cash back through your Executive Membership, and another 2% back if you pay with the Costco Visa card. On top of that, you can return that TV anytime within 90 days for a full refund, if you decide you don't want it. Wrong size, found a better one, whatever. No questions asked. You won't find a better deal anywhere.

Dave

 

[SandyPGravel]

I had lunch at ZIGU this afternoon. It’s right around the corner from the new apartment. I had the Sweet Rice Brand Mochiko Freud Chicken. It was awesome! I was even able to fake it with the chopsticks pretty good.
It was $14.

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How long b4 you're craving brats, cheese curds & beer?

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[slip]

How long b4 you're craving brats, cheese curds & beer?

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About 45 minutes.

I don’t have to worry about Beer and surprisingly I was even able to get Brats On Molokai! Cheese curds will be a tough one. I know my daughter always stops at Culver’s to get them when she is in town. I like them fresh and fried. I usually don’t crave those but we’ll have to wait and see.

 

[DaveNV]

About 45 minutes.

I don’t have to worry about Beer and surprisingly I was even able to get Brats On Molokai! Cheese curds will be a tough one. I know my daughter always stops at Culver’s to get them when she is in town. I like them fresh and fried. I usually don’t crave those but we’ll have to wait and see.

Life goals.

Dave

 

[SandyPGravel]

About 45 minutes.

I don’t have to worry about Beer and surprisingly I was even able to get Brats On Molokai! Cheese curds will be a tough one. I know my daughter always stops at Culver’s to get them when she is in town. I like them fresh and fried. I usually don’t crave those but we’ll have to wait and see.

The Mouse House in Windsor ships, you'll just have to batter & fry yourself. I'll send you some cheese curds, you send me some Leonard's malasadas!

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[alwysonvac]

I am one block off Lewers. I’ll shop for a tv tomorrow or Friday. I’ll shop for groceries Friday since I don’t know when the electricity will be turned on.

I like the Safeway at 888 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816. They have additional parking on the roof. Also Leonard’s Bakery is across the street.

There’s a Super Center Walmart / Sam’s Club location and Whole Foods too.

 

[Passepartout]

Jeff, you'll be handling chopsticks like a native on no time. We did a month in China 18 years ago and if we couldn't negotiate chopsticks we'd have starved. we followed that up with a few weeks in Thailand so by then it is second nature. Now back to those cheese curds. we have a Culver's in town. It was the furthest West location for them, but now they opened in Boise. My Sun Prairie born bride is all over them, but to me fried food is...well.... not my thing. Are the curds worth a try?

Jim

 

[SandyPGravel]

Jeff, you'll be handling chopsticks like a native on no time. We did a month in China 18 years ago and if we couldn't negotiate chopsticks we'd have starved. we followed that up with a few weeks in Thailand so by then it is second nature. Now back to those cheese curds. we have a Culver's in town. It was the furthest West location for them, but now they opened in Boise. My Sun Prairie born bride is all over them, but to me fried food is...well.... not my thing. Are the curds worth a try?

Jim

I can live without Culver's cheese curds. A good bar (with Sysco supplied food) is way better than Culver's. Don't get me wrong, Culver's is great for burgers and Custard, but the curds are meh.

Munchers (or munchies) depending on the bar, are the BEST! Also a Sysco product. Basically a tator tot with cheese inside, then deep fried served with ranch! OMG, so good. Total health food! Can't get at the grocery store, have to go a bar.

(BTW, I'm about 3 minutes from Sun Prairie. )

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[slip]

Thank You. I like the SafeWays. I’ll check that one out.

 

[slip]

Jeff, you'll be handling chopsticks like a native on no time. We did a month in China 18 years ago and if we couldn't negotiate chopsticks we'd have starved. we followed that up with a few weeks in Thailand so by then it is second nature. Now back to those cheese curds. we have a Culver's in town. It was the furthest West location for them, but now they opened in Boise. My Sun Prairie born bride is all over them, but to me fried food is...well.... not my thing. Are the curds worth a try?

Jim

Maybe not if you don’t like fried food but some people here get them instead of fries. I like them as an appetizer.

 

[slip]

I can live without Culver's cheese curds. A good bar (with Sysco supplied food) is way better than Culver's. Don't get me wrong, Culver's is great for burgers and Custard, but the curds are meh.

Munchers (or munchies) depending on the bar, are the BEST! Also a Sysco product. Basically a tator tot with cheese inside, then deep fried served with ranch! OMG, so good. Total health food! Can't get at the grocery store, have to go a bar.

(BTW, I'm about 3 minutes from Sun Prairie. )

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I agree, I have had better cheese curds than Culver’s but they are my daughters favorite.

 

[DaveNV]

The Mouse House in Windsor ships, you'll just have to batter & fry yourself. I'll send you some cheese curds, you send me some Leonard's malasadas!

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Fair deal!

Dave