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    Moving to Oahu, I would like to know some insiders perspectives of do's and dont's...and I mean everything from things to be sure to check out, and things to avoid, what to wear/pack, to Island etiquette.

    Being from Bermuda, I know we(BDA natives)cherish our small island, and also know that having a large tourist trade there are things you have to tolerate(to point). I can't speak from experience, yet, but I assume there is a great deal of national pride in Hawaii, and I just want some honest input.

    Humility is crucial in a new environment, drive with courtesy, don't stare, shop outside the cities,don't be a loud mouth, be respectful in ALL aspects, don't do anything you wouldn't do in your own place...these are all things that hold true in BDA, do they hold true to HI.

    Thanks for any input.
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    Do drive with courtesy. This means stopping in the middle of intersections with green lights, to let somebody merge in, while others behind you slam the brakes.

    Do act with humility. Nobody likes a winner in Hawaii.

    Shop at Costco. Then complain about all the big box stores we have.

    Be respectful. This applies most when ignorant people say crazy things.

    It's been 15 years, and I still have not mastered all these skills.
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      Originally posted by timkona View Post
      Do act with humility. Nobody likes a winner in Hawaii.

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      Are you whining, TimKona?


      Yo Tatt: Whatcha got lined up for a job here in Hawaii?
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        Originally posted by lavagal View Post
        Yo Tatt: Whatcha got lined up for a job here in Hawaii?
        Nothing as of yet, I have a few options, but nothing carved in stone. I am a Chef.
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        An email from God:
        To: People of Earth
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        Date: 9/04/2007
        Subject: stop

        knock it off, all of you

        seriously, what the hell


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          Big Time Lavagal.
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            Originally posted by timkona View Post
            Do drive with courtesy. This means stopping in the middle of intersections with green lights, to let somebody merge in, while others behind you slam the brakes.
            Do act with humility. Nobody likes a winner in Hawaii.
            Shop at Costco. Then complain about all the big box stores we have.
            Be respectful. This applies most when ignorant people say crazy things.
            Ooooh, Tim is taking over the "curmudgeon" role, previously occupied by Kimo in 'welcoming' newbies!

            Tattrat, welcome to the group, where you'll mostly get serious answers.

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            That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

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              Title of Curmudgeon.

              Feels like a promotion. I think. Or maybe I'm just stressing on turning 40 in June.
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                Originally posted by timkona View Post
                It's been 15 years, and I still have not mastered all these skills.

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                  This thread just gets funnier and funnier. Tim's postings today, in several threads, are making me chuckle - then the violin takes it over the top.

                  Tim - no biggie, unless you are haunted by your old threads complaining about the aging baby-boomers ruining everything. Of course, you're a little late to be a boomer - but as for the aging part ... well, it beats the alternative.

                  When in June? The Alpha Female is the 13th.

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                    Gen X all the way here. Poured about 6 million quarters into video games in the 80's. The big day is the 18th. I will be on top of Mauna Loa. Your Alpha f. is prolly a wicked-smart genius, damn fine looking, and a Gemini.

                    And you are right. I have been in a pitch of a mood this morning. Started early with phone calls from morons. They got me going. Then my wife started in on me about the early phone ringing. Then my kid was buggin before she went to school. Then I stubbed my toe. Not too badly, but the icing on the cake.

                    I'm about one more phone call away from checkin out to the beach.

                    PS - the violin shot was killin me too. thx keanu.
                    Last edited by timkona; April 11, 2007, 10:36 AM. Reason: ps
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                      Can you imagine what TK's gonna go through when he hits 50? Or 60? if he's stressing about turning 40? Will someone please tell him that it gets better with age (oh wait, maybe it only gets better for WOMEN )

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                        Originally posted by timkona View Post
                        Your Alpha f. is prolly a wicked-smart genius, damn fine looking, and a Gemini.
                        Yes, yes, yes - and I'm biased.
                        Originally posted by timkona View Post
                        And you are right. I have been in a pitch of a mood this morning...I'm about one more phone call away from checkin out to the beach.
                        What's your number? Go! Even though I like the humor in your sarcasm when your mood is bad - go. Give yourself that break, and get re-tuned.

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                          Originally posted by timkona View Post
                          Then I stubbed my toe. Not too badly, but the icing on the cake.
                          Wow. That must have been some hard icing if it hurt your toe.
                          [/rimshot]
                          Get well soon, brah.

                          PS - the violin shot was killin me too. thx keanu.
                          And ditto from me too, Keanu. Cracked me up!

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                          That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

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                            Originally posted by Miulang View Post
                            Will someone please tell him that it gets better with age (oh wait, maybe it only gets better for WOMEN )
                            Or, maybe it only gets better for the majority of women.
                            [/high five to Miulang]

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                            That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

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                              And there's your "do" lesson for the day, TATTRAT. When participating in discussions on HT, even if you get into heated debates with people, you can still have respect for and share a laugh with them. Do.

                              ("Do" try to get back on-topic, even if weakly. "Don't" annoy/tease the admin/mods, who are all beloved individuals. )

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