Howdy there. Just joined the group today, and I warn you, I will be full of a lot of questions as time goes on. We are only in the thinking stages of moving to...
Hi guys, Something to start a new discussion with. I've been doing some editing to the Hawaii-related articles on Wikipedia. Perhaps you folks might be able...
An unexpected answer... I found a pair of ribbon designs on sale at City Mill the other day, for $5 each. The sign proudly declares, "All proceeds to go to ...
... Two things, right off the top of my head: the way I understand it, in the crane-folding tradition, the bride folds 1000 and the groom folds the one. Also,...
Susan Jaworowski
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Jun 16, 2004 6:27 pm
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Ah, a fun one, a basic recipe request for katsu. Any definitive online recipes? Anyone care to provide their own, and become the author of the "official"...
Aah - the basic katsu recipe is very simple. Boneless chicken thigh goes into flour w/ salt+pepper, then egg wash, then panko, then gets fried. You can do...
An update... apparently, there's some bad feelings between the "original" magnet folks and companies like City Mill and an unnamed supermarket making their...
Thanks, Sun-Ki! I've posted your answer pretty much verbatim to the site: http://www.hawaiianswers.com/index.php?page=index_v2&id=36&c=18 If anyone has tips...
Aloha mai! Things have been quiet, but a few questions have come in this week. This one is a biggie -- fortunately, also not an unfamiliar one. I'm not sure ...
Ryan Kawailani Ozawa
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Aug 2, 2004 3:53 am
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Eek! I'm familiar with the legends of "Kill Haole Day"...fortunately, I have never been on the receiving end. I think, though, that it's that small minority...
Ah, "Kill Haole Day." (That could be its own Q&A item!) I knew about it, at least enough to remember it was supposed to be the last day of school, but never...
Aloha, My name is dave. My wife and I are in deep consideration/contiplation over re-locating to Kauai. We were married there in 89. We decided back then,...
Hi All, Well, my family & I and WAY too much stuff arrived safelyin July and we are slowly settling in. I have been hearing that we are having an usually hot...
I live in Kailua too, and I really haven't noticed that much difference on the whole from year to year. (Then again, I was on the mainland for half of July.)...
Kathy, Welcome. Yes, it is hot and humid. Seems to me that it gets cooler and less humid by October. I have some bug remedies that might help. REGULAR ANTS -...
MaryAnne Long
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Aug 9, 2004 11:32 pm
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Thanks, Keith! I appreciate the info. The Trades are wonderful - I can't imagine what it would be like without them (I have heard that there are times when...
Hi Mary Anne, Thanks for the bug tips. We have pretty much be keeping things either in the frig or in plastic bags/containers and that has helped a lot. A...
Three submissions this week, if anyone's game! Jason: How can I make my own furukake? (recipe?) Isabella: Can a friend obtain a license to be a marriage...
Hello all, I'm glad to have stumbled onto this group. I have a couple of questions and was wanting some input if folks would be so kind. I am a single mom...
jb5416
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Sep 23, 2004 5:29 am
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Hi Jessie......this group has been pretty quiet. this is the first post i have seen since i joined about a week ago, I am also planning to oahu and also am a...
Aloha! I'm so happy to hear you're from SF as I've just returned from your fair city after a 6-days visit; loved the whole time I was there, but my heart...
Hi Jessie and Nicole and All, You might want to look at Hawaii.com at http://www.hawaii.com , go to the message boards and look at Moving To Hawaii. Several...
Aloha! Think I can help out here. Yes it is good she put out the resumes, BUT she may not get many responses. Employers here, like you here first, unless you...
Aloha-- ... The sooner the better, in terms of costs - the home prices keep soaring. I bought one halfway through the taxable year last year, and six months...
Susan Jaworowski
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Sep 26, 2004 1:05 am
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Does anyone know of a source for fresh, organic eggs that are local? I am finding that the quality of eggs in the supermarket are a bit lacking. The island...
Hi, I am Nicole. I just joined this group and I am hoping to learn a lot about Hawaii and make new friends. I am planning on moving to Oahu beginning of next...
What does Hawaii do with their garbage? Do they ship it back to the mainland, bury it or drop it into a volcano via helecopter? Also how is sewage handled and...
I am so grateful to all of you for your thoughtful responses to my questions about moving. I feel kind of helpless at this point-- housing prices seem to be...
jb5416
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Sep 29, 2004 10:46 pm
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Well, Hawaii is not much different from other states in the union as far as utilities go. The main method of solid waste disposal is the good ol' landfill....