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  • #16
    Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

    And look what Matson's bringing in. Their floating vehicle garage can move 1200 vehicles at ONE TIME, but I guess it's only to Oahu so all those environmentalists can rest easy cuz it ain't going to the OTHER islands.
    Last edited by craigwatanabe; March 14, 2008, 09:21 AM.
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    • #17
      Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

      Hey, Blaine...I think I saw you on this morning's KHNL news recap! Fortunately you didn't embarrass yourself on tape!

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      • #18
        Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

        Originally posted by tutusue View Post
        Hey, Blaine...I think I saw you on this morning's KHNL news recap! Fortunately you didn't embarrass yourself on tape!
        Haw! Fancy that! They didn't shoot me while I was talking to Ralph?
        Make trouble, have fun, do good stuffs.

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        • #19
          Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

          I finally posted my photos from yesterday's voyage to Maui. There are some startling shots, mind you. I think I got one or two that the big boys didn't!

          http://www.zztype.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=43277

          (All © copyright 2007 Blaine Fergerstrom. Don't use without permission. Mahalo!)

          Aloha,

          Blaine
          Make trouble, have fun, do good stuffs.

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          • #20
            Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

            In case anybody cares to see it, Akaku should be broadcasting the events at Kahului Harbor this morning.

            Miulang
            "Americans believe in three freedoms. Freedom of speech; freedom of religion; and the freedom to deny the other two to folks they don`t like.” --Mark Twain

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            • #21
              Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

              OK, here's my favorite shot of the day:



              "No pictures, no pictures!
              "Awwww, c'mon!
              "*grin*, No, no pictures!"

              Hehehe. Hope bruddah no get in trouble. He just looked SuperBad!

              http://www.zztype.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=43546

              Don't know why this bugga won't insert a picture here!
              Last edited by zztype; December 15, 2007, 10:09 PM.
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              • #22
                Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

                Nice "heavily armed dude" shot.

                Protesters weep about how the USCG is "over reacting."

                Well, that's because of the protesters.

                When I went over on that first maiden voyage to Maui, one small coast guard boat tagged along with the Alakai, and there were no "heavily armed dudes" onshore.

                It's pretty simple. If you threaten interference with maritime commerce, the threats will be addressed appropriately.

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                • #23
                  Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

                  What do you think about the reports of some protesters trying to create a traffic jam at the intersection? One person reportedly drove his late-model truck slowly into the middle of the intersection, stopped, and opened his hood feigning car trouble.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7


                    This little boat escorted the Superferry out of Kahului Harbor.


                    The same two Coast Guard guys on the Superferry during the trip over to Maui.


                    I hope these guys got some good surf on Oahu.
                    I'm still here. Are you?

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                    • #25
                      Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

                      Let's try the picture posting again:



                      Originally posted by dick View Post
                      Nice "heavily armed dude" shot.

                      Protesters weep about how the USCG is "over reacting."

                      Well, that's because of the protesters.

                      When I went over on that first maiden voyage to Maui, one small coast guard boat tagged along with the Alakai, and there were no "heavily armed dudes" onshore.

                      It's pretty simple. If you threaten interference with maritime commerce, the threats will be addressed appropriately.
                      Mahalo, Rich! High praise, coming from you.

                      You are correct. The Coast Guard "overreaction" is simply appropriate response to the protesters' "overreaction." You reap what you sow.

                      As the protesters ratchet down their actions, so will the Coast Guard ease off on theirs. The Coast Guard will not back off first.

                      As far as the fake traffic jam, I saw it with my own eyes. I have a couple of shots of the guy and his truck among my photos. He wasn't the only one circulating the block trying to add more vehicles to the road. I observed others driving back and forth, honking their horns, waving signs from car windows.

                      My reaction to that? Juvenile.

                      My position on Superferry? Vote with your wallet. If nobody rides, it will go away on its own. However, if enough people vote against you (with their wallets) you will need to be prepared to deal with losing and to go on with your life.

                      They ought to hand out "Protest...something" bumper stickers at these get-togethers. Sort of sums up the feeling I get from just about any of the anti-Superferry faction.
                      Last edited by zztype; December 16, 2007, 08:22 AM.
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                      • #26
                        Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

                        Originally posted by oceanpacific View Post
                        What do you think about the reports of some protesters trying to create a traffic jam at the intersection? One person reportedly drove his late-model truck slowly into the middle of the intersection, stopped, and opened his hood feigning car trouble.

                        Maybe next time they'll have a tow truck stationed there. From what I understand, once that boom touches your car, you're on the hook for charges. That would put a stop to that pretty quick.

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                        • #27
                          Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 8

                          And a cop issuing a ticket for obstructing traffic


                          So with 250 protesters and 250 HSF passengers I guess that about evens out the battle over friend vs foe...oh I forgot two of the passengers were protesters. Hmmm I wonder if they flew back to Honolulu so they could justify coming back to Maui by air instead of the HSF.

                          If they ended their journey via the HSF isn't that a bit hypocritical?

                          So if it's the same 250+2 protesters everyday and as each day passes, the number of those in favor of the HSF will exponentially increase with every day it docks in Maui.

                          I think the protesters are slowly losing ground with increasing ratios like that. The problem with humanity nowdays is that we just don't like to lose...I think General Patton once mentioned something like that about us Americans.

                          What I can't understand is this statement from Ms Bowie, "We want to get back to life as normal as can be with the Superferry," said Irene Bowie, executive director for the protesting group Maui Tomorrow.

                          She indicates she wants life to get back to normal "WITH THE SUPERFERRY". but is protesting it's very existance. She either mistated her remark or her remarks were misqquoted. Either way it's a confusing statement.
                          Last edited by craigwatanabe; December 16, 2007, 02:33 PM.
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                          • #28
                            Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 7

                            My article, "Rock n Roll on the Hawaii Superferry" at HawaiiReporter.com was posted last night. My photos on Flickr.
                            I'm still here. Are you?

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                            • #29
                              Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 8

                              Looks like the first real application of the HSF. The National Guard will be planning to use the ferry to get their equipment out to Maui to help with the storm cleanup. They cited using the ferry would be cheaper than using C17s.

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                              • #30
                                Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 8

                                Originally posted by joshuatree View Post
                                Looks like the first real application of the HSF. The National Guard will be planning to use the ferry to get their equipment out to Maui to help with the storm cleanup.
                                Gee, I wonder how many of those same Maui protesters will be lined up yelling and screaming at the National Guard to go back to Oahu.
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