tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post6249560092115784117..comments2023-06-21T00:36:40.840-07:00Comments on Plead Ignorance: They Paved Paradise (& Put Up A Parking Lot)Robert the Skeptichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-9893637314503169322011-05-25T10:38:16.509-07:002011-05-25T10:38:16.509-07:00Cryptos If you ever get the chance to snorkel in B...<b>Cryptos</b> If you ever get the chance to snorkel in Belize, it was absolutely the BEST experience we have ever had snorkeling.<br /><br /><b>Adrielle</b> In my opinion, the war memorial is the only redeeming reason to visit Oahu (Honolulu). If you spend the bucks to go to Hawaii, go the the Big Island!!<br /> <br /><b>SecretAgent</b> I'll bet Oahu would have been awesome experienced as a teenager. I've spoken to two friends who were young and in the military (Vietnam era) who were stationed there, they complain they were bored to death.<br /><br />My father was stationed at Pearl Harbor during WWII, he would NEVER talk about it or any of his war experience. My mother always wanted to visit Hawaii but my dad would have none of it. Unfortunately my father died before I could find out why.Robert the Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-47971173229787104822011-05-24T17:26:18.472-07:002011-05-24T17:26:18.472-07:00I spent a summer on Oahu as a teenager and a week ...I spent a summer on Oahu as a teenager and a week of that on the Big Island. Wonderful place.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-34854084288142042432011-05-23T18:35:39.168-07:002011-05-23T18:35:39.168-07:00That is definitely a place on my "to-do"...That is definitely a place on my "to-do" list :) Both Hawaii and the memorial. History is such a good teacher.adrielleroyalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15330513833416071176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-24535704620865449642011-05-23T17:18:04.362-07:002011-05-23T17:18:04.362-07:00Another water baby is born.:)
I gave my parents a ...Another water baby is born.:)<br />I gave my parents a lot of OMG! moments while in the water. I probably still do;)<br />There are still a number of reefs on my "list" as a result of watching fish early in life.Antares Cryptoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197876328401157462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-65482130569629057452011-05-23T13:06:54.188-07:002011-05-23T13:06:54.188-07:00Jayne These memorials are indeed moving; for me th...<b>Jayne</b> These memorials are indeed moving; for me the "Arizona" in particular because the bodies of those lost servicemen are right there beneath us. But yes - Nancy lost a brother-in-law in Vietnam.<br /><br /><b>Billy</b> I think the commercial interests in Oahu have the parking fees, and all the other fees, pretty much screwed tightly into the economy there.<br /><br /><b>EntreNous</b> Lurkers are always welcome.Robert the Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-53499172352191003772011-05-23T12:35:10.079-07:002011-05-23T12:35:10.079-07:00Trying to expend nervous energy Thanking my favori...Trying to expend nervous energy Thanking my favorite people for helping to keep me sane during this odd period in my life THANK YOU, I may not always have time to comment but I am LURKING!!!<br /><br />XOEntre Noushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00186796216462041421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-54487285371875952342011-05-23T10:47:59.759-07:002011-05-23T10:47:59.759-07:00maybe the fight against high parking fees can unit...maybe the fight against high parking fees can unite humanity. or maybe not.billy pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00128876723713271131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-1614846565240826552011-05-23T08:15:29.471-07:002011-05-23T08:15:29.471-07:00What an apt description of war "[...] disrupt...What an apt description of war "[...] disrupts the lives of those most often least able to avoid it." I've never been out to HI, but I've experienced some pretty strong emotions at the Vietnam Wall in D.C., and even, in Gettysburg. (I wasn't personally connected to anyone who served in either wars, but a good friend lost her uncle in Vietnam.) War, what is it good for...<br />So glad you are enjoying the moment on the big island. Happy snorkeling! ;)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-48102739699257286492011-05-22T20:55:14.146-07:002011-05-22T20:55:14.146-07:00Dissenter Doubtless the sidewalk preacher in front...<b>Dissenter</b> Doubtless the sidewalk preacher in front of the store was availing himself of the free air conditioning.<br /><br />You probably already know that there is a huge Mormon presence in Hawaii and Oahu in particular, including a branch campus of BYU and they run the Polynesian Cultural Center as well. Makes me wonder how one would wear the holy underwear under a grass skirt?Robert the Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-70407337196529406382011-05-22T20:22:37.281-07:002011-05-22T20:22:37.281-07:00I visited Oahu many years ago and for some reason ...I visited Oahu many years ago and for some reason the standout memory is the bearded and barefoot "prophet" with the oversized Bible who stood on the sidewalk in front of the busy stores, preaching and warning all about the end of the world. That, and the prostitute who tried to offer my father-in-law a great deal.<br /><br />The Big Island was much more my style. Can't wait to read about Paradise Found.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-55779098920425219772011-05-22T19:14:47.184-07:002011-05-22T19:14:47.184-07:00Cryptos I gave her lessons in the resort pool. The...<b>Cryptos</b> I gave her lessons in the resort pool. Then we got out to Kahaluu Beach Park; OMG, once she saw the fish it was all I could do to keep up with her!!Robert the Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-34932163817290172092011-05-22T18:00:29.935-07:002011-05-22T18:00:29.935-07:00Good to hear you had a great time. Can she snorkel...Good to hear you had a great time. Can she snorkel now?Antares Cryptoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197876328401157462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-51507168684494819822011-05-22T15:33:27.619-07:002011-05-22T15:33:27.619-07:00Kay It was great and I had a fantastic time with m...<b>Kay</b> It was great and I had a fantastic time with my grand kids. <br /><br /><b>DJan</b> If you go to Oahu, go to the north side of the island. There is a great DZ there at Dillingham field. I can only imagine what the view is like from 10K there!<br /><br />As for the empty beaches, we were traveling in the off season when kids were in school, but I also believe the recession is keeping tourists from visiting, though the flights to and from were completely full. But that may be because the airlings are dropping and therefore combining flights. But the recession has bypassed Oahu, they are building there like crazy! A new Disney Time Share hotel has opened and there are houses and shopping centers springing up all over SW Oahu.<br /><br /><b>BackRow</b> If you can go, do the BIG ISLAND, not Honolulu or Maui. The Big Island is what Hawaii used to be like, no freeways, lots of open space and wonderful uncrowded beaches. We've been there 5 times now only because we bought a "Vacation Plan" (similar to a time share) or we would never have been able to afford it. We spent a week with two families in a two bedroom condo with full kitchen right on the golf course. Our bill at checkout was $54 room tax and three cocktails we billed to our room.Robert the Skeptichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863488312604865183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-15368203608209317902011-05-22T08:13:38.644-07:002011-05-22T08:13:38.644-07:00I've never been to Hawaii. My mom and I were j...I've never been to Hawaii. My mom and I were just talking about her trip there. She also was awed by the Arizona memorial. Glad that you enjoyed your vacation. Can't wait to hear more.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-81033041830702048602011-05-22T05:19:24.958-07:002011-05-22T05:19:24.958-07:00If I ever get to Hawaii I will make sure I don'...If I ever get to Hawaii I will make sure I don't miss that memorial. And yes, I can imagine the sheer numbers of people in the big cities. I wonder why the beach was deserted, that is pretty amazing.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095807065479059898.post-49446662866861534222011-05-21T22:42:09.678-07:002011-05-21T22:42:09.678-07:00Awesome!!! I am happy that you've mended well...Awesome!!! I am happy that you've mended well and had an excellent trip to paradiseKay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.com