Follow in our footsteps: If you have a story about Hawaii, an anecdote about growing up in the
islands, a memory of a visit to the islands that surprised and delighted you, a recommended activity, an
island personality, or even a poem about Hawaii, send it in an e-mail to OleHawaii@cs.com so we can include
it here!
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Edited by Eileen and Richard "Ole" Olson
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From Bobby Shaw, guest April 22-26, 2010:
Ole
Thanks for the great time in Kauai. We greatly enjoyed our time at your place—the slow pace, the feel for old Hawaii,
and the weather was awesome. We had a great time on the east side as well—a completely different feel, but,
somehow, we found more time to rest there—so much to see and do on the west side!
Ah, well—back to reality. It’s 46 degrees in Billings at noon today. The only global warming I’ve ever experienced is in
Hawaii.
Mahalo.
Robert B. (Bobby) Shaw, LUTCF
Financial Advisor
Eide Bailly Financial Services
401 N. 31st. St., Ste. 1120
Billings, MT 59101
Ph (406) 896-2450
Fx (406) 896-2473
www.eidebailly.com
Ole
Thanks for the great time in Kauai. We greatly enjoyed our time at your place—the slow pace, the feel for old Hawaii,
and the weather was awesome. We had a great time on the east side as well—a completely different feel, but,
somehow, we found more time to rest there—so much to see and do on the west side!
Ah, well—back to reality. It’s 46 degrees in Billings at noon today. The only global warming I’ve ever experienced is in
Hawaii.
Mahalo.
Robert B. (Bobby) Shaw, LUTCF
Financial Advisor
Eide Bailly Financial Services
401 N. 31st. St., Ste. 1120
Billings, MT 59101
Ph (406) 896-2450
Fx (406) 896-2473
www.eidebailly.com
From Steve Knopf, guest April 26 - May 2, 2010:
Ole, just returned home to pittsburgh and its back to work time, yuk. Just wanted to thank you again for your hospitality,
we loved the house. It had everything we needed, the layout of the house was great (loved all the pocket doors so you
could really open everything up), and the sound of the ocean at night was fantastic. We grilled out several nights and
the lighting instructions for the charcoal worked perfectly.
We'd love to come back again, you'll be the first know when we do.
Thanks again, Steve
Ole, just returned home to pittsburgh and its back to work time, yuk. Just wanted to thank you again for your hospitality,
we loved the house. It had everything we needed, the layout of the house was great (loved all the pocket doors so you
could really open everything up), and the sound of the ocean at night was fantastic. We grilled out several nights and
the lighting instructions for the charcoal worked perfectly.
We'd love to come back again, you'll be the first know when we do.
Thanks again, Steve
Spring, 2010
Some guest comments:
Some guest comments:
Lucky we Live... H A W A I I |
| Kalalau Beach |
Apr 1, 2004: It’s interesting what many of our guests focus on. Of course they want to know what to do, what tours to go
on, what hikes to take, what snorkel spots to try. Most are inquisitive about the weather. One thing that fascinates
everyone is just the idea of living in Hawaii. What’s it like? What are the people like? Can you actually pluck fruit off the
trees? And fish out of the sea? What do people do for a living? What kind of jobs are available? Is the cost of living really
one of the highest in the United States? How can we afford to live here? What does a house cost?* What are the schools
like? How in the world did someone like us, Eileen and I...malahinis, or strangers, come to adopt Hawaii...and be adopted
by Hawaii. How did we come to call it home?
I guess the unspoken question is also: how can I come to call it home? That, and: Do you really go surfing every day?
It’s a broad question... living in Hawaii, that is, not surfing every day (that's settled: YES! ). So we choose "Living In
Hawaii" as the initial theme of this newsletter. In the course of considering the question, we’ll editorialize. Share photos.
Draw cartoons. Tell stories. Modern Hawaii is a land of immigrants. Even many of the Hawaii nei, the local people who
were born here, have interesting stories about how their parents or grandparents came to Hawaii. There are very few
Kanaka Maoli, pure Hawaiiians, and the history of one of the most generous peoples on earth is sad. But even they were,
originally, immigrants...probably from Tahiti and thereabouts. Which is another interesting story, because we’re talking
about upwind, open water sailing without a G.P.S., a sextant, or even a simple compass (as western men know it).
The history of Hawaii is intriguing. Perhaps we’ll argue about island politics. Spotlight island opportunities.* Focus on
island food.* Island music.**Island wildlife***. Island religion.****
We'll notice trends in island motor vehicles.
We'll discuss our pets...ours, and our friends.
We’ll tell Hawaiian children’s stories.
Recount Hawaiian legends.
So, as the Jimmy Buffet song goes: "follow in my wake...you've not that much at stake, for I have plowed the seas, and
smoothed the troubled waters. Come along let's have some fun, the hard work has been done."
If there is anything you would like to know about Living In Hawaii, drop us an e-mail at OleHawaii@hawaii.rr.com .
No guaranteed answers, but if can, can; If no can, no can.
Come visit us in Hawaii one day. Until then, check back from time to time for more about how We Live Hawaii!
Aloha,
Ole & Eileen :-)
on, what hikes to take, what snorkel spots to try. Most are inquisitive about the weather. One thing that fascinates
everyone is just the idea of living in Hawaii. What’s it like? What are the people like? Can you actually pluck fruit off the
trees? And fish out of the sea? What do people do for a living? What kind of jobs are available? Is the cost of living really
one of the highest in the United States? How can we afford to live here? What does a house cost?* What are the schools
like? How in the world did someone like us, Eileen and I...malahinis, or strangers, come to adopt Hawaii...and be adopted
by Hawaii. How did we come to call it home?
I guess the unspoken question is also: how can I come to call it home? That, and: Do you really go surfing every day?
It’s a broad question... living in Hawaii, that is, not surfing every day (that's settled: YES! ). So we choose "Living In
Hawaii" as the initial theme of this newsletter. In the course of considering the question, we’ll editorialize. Share photos.
Draw cartoons. Tell stories. Modern Hawaii is a land of immigrants. Even many of the Hawaii nei, the local people who
were born here, have interesting stories about how their parents or grandparents came to Hawaii. There are very few
Kanaka Maoli, pure Hawaiiians, and the history of one of the most generous peoples on earth is sad. But even they were,
originally, immigrants...probably from Tahiti and thereabouts. Which is another interesting story, because we’re talking
about upwind, open water sailing without a G.P.S., a sextant, or even a simple compass (as western men know it).
The history of Hawaii is intriguing. Perhaps we’ll argue about island politics. Spotlight island opportunities.* Focus on
island food.* Island music.**Island wildlife***. Island religion.****
We'll notice trends in island motor vehicles.
We'll discuss our pets...ours, and our friends.
We’ll tell Hawaiian children’s stories.
Recount Hawaiian legends.
So, as the Jimmy Buffet song goes: "follow in my wake...you've not that much at stake, for I have plowed the seas, and
smoothed the troubled waters. Come along let's have some fun, the hard work has been done."
If there is anything you would like to know about Living In Hawaii, drop us an e-mail at OleHawaii@hawaii.rr.com .
No guaranteed answers, but if can, can; If no can, no can.
Come visit us in Hawaii one day. Until then, check back from time to time for more about how We Live Hawaii!
Aloha,
Ole & Eileen :-)
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Way out west, there's a beach, Polihale.
Of them all, it's the grand finale.
But the sun will command
Your respect, 'cause the sand
Burns your feet like a hot tamale.
Limerick by Kirk Miller (3-time guest: May '98; Oct '01; and May '06)
Of them all, it's the grand finale.
But the sun will command
Your respect, 'cause the sand
Burns your feet like a hot tamale.
Limerick by Kirk Miller (3-time guest: May '98; Oct '01; and May '06)
From Loren K., guest Mar 30 - Apr 10, 2010:
Ole: I wanted to write and thank you again for providing wonderful accommodations for our stay on the south shore.
The place was just right for us, well equipped, and the hospitality and flexibility (late check out made our last day
possible to do the Na Pali Riders, which was great) were the best. Mahalo!
Loren K.
editor's note: It's true that the shape of Waimea Bay puts the ocean just to our south, but we are actually on the west
shore of Kauai.
Ole: I wanted to write and thank you again for providing wonderful accommodations for our stay on the south shore.
The place was just right for us, well equipped, and the hospitality and flexibility (late check out made our last day
possible to do the Na Pali Riders, which was great) were the best. Mahalo!
Loren K.
editor's note: It's true that the shape of Waimea Bay puts the ocean just to our south, but we are actually on the west
shore of Kauai.
NEWS FLASH:
Polihale Beach Park is open again!
Polihale Beach Park is open again!