A few pics from today....

[HAOLE]

I went for a hike today to the MakaPu'u light house. 2 miles up hill, my feet are sore tonight!!

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[HAOLE]

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The sad reality for many in Hawaii...

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[Doc1647545523]

Beautiful photos, Dr. Rick. There's nothing like a little R & R.

 

That last photo made me ponder the question: Is it better being on the consumer hamster-wheel in Central Ohio or being homeless in Paradise (Although I realize that that man's Hawaii probably isn't the Paradise it looks to be from our perspective.)

[iwashmycar]

gimme the consumer hampster wheel, and a Chipotle burrito....

 

 

awesome pics mang

[HAOLE]

Beautiful photos, Dr. Rick. There's nothing like a little R & R.

 

That last photo made me ponder the question: Is it better being on the consumer hamster-wheel in Central Ohio or being homeless in Paradise (Although I realize that that man's Hawaii probably isn't the Paradise it looks to be from our perspective.)

 

My heart goes out to the people that are homeless anywhere. Most have mental problems that force them to live on the fringe of society. Here in Hawaii some of the homeless are mainlanders that came here thinking it would be great to live in paradise and soon found out that it take a lot of $$ to live here. Then they are stuck, no way back to the main land because they have no money.

 

I am looking at rentals here. Since I am a Hoale, I don't really want to live in certain area where I would not be welcomed, like Maka'a or Waiane. the best place for me and the family would be in Kailua/Lanikai area. Rents are expensive, 3br/2ba is about $2700 -$3500 per month. I know it sounds like a lot in comparison to Ohio, but Ohio sucks 6 months out of the year.

[OSUGT]

Looks like the set of "Lost" I love it. Was that statue on Waikiki beach?

[HAOLE]

Looks like the set of "Lost" I love it. Was that statue on Waikiki beach?

 

Speaking of Lost, this guy sat behind me on the way over here....

 

 

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[OSUGT]

^^Mitch's boss from old school?

[Skinner]

Speaking of Lost, this guy sat behind me on the way over here....

 

 

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OMG did he turn into the smoke monster?