Oh, I know. I just never gave Hilo much of a thought as a place to move to because of that very reason. I'd be looking for a climate to kill the northwest moss off of my carcass if I made the move.
I like your uncle. Of course, in the deep South, where I'm from, sort of, and in Korea, where my wife is from, every man friend of your parents is an 'uncle'. Mostly, I like your civilized way of consuming beer. I presume that goes with the great fellowship that I've come to expect from Hawaiians. Oh, and pulling in fish like that ain't all bad, so it's got something going for it, too.
had 2 small marlin [100-150lbs] to the boat a couple times before they come unbuttoned yesterday, rubbah hooks anyway.
My brother's been down that same road. His kidneys failed in his mid-30's. Fortunately, he got a transplant after just a year or so. That one lasted nearly 20 years and then he was on dialysis for about 5 years. Got a second kidney transplant a couple of years ago and is doing great. For having such a sucky medical issue, he's been fortunate.
I love the rain and Hilo is my favorite place in the islands...same with Oregon...keeps out the Californians and New Yorkers
similarly here any adult male older than you is addressed as uncle. here is a sign of respect. needless to say i here it way too often these days.
You ever try the sea kayak fishing thing? I watched a video on a couple of guys doing that. Looked like a good way to become a bobber for a shark or other large fish.
I've lived here in Oregon all of my life except for a couple of years while I was in the Air Force. Never minded the rain until a couple of years ago. For some reason, it dawned on me that I really didn't have to live under the clouds, so I'm looking at my options now that retirement is approaching. My wife got into a big art show in Scottsdale, so we're going to spend three months there after the first of the year. I guess I'll find out if the dry weather is all my imagination says it should be.
it takes a village....Hawaiians are much like the country folks all around asia...the Chinese call you older brother or younger brother more than uncle..same with sister and auntie
I like children. If they're properly cooked. There's no such thing as a tough child - if you parboil them first for seven hours, they always come out tender. Anyone who hates children and animals can't be all bad. Children should neither be seen or heard from - ever again.
i have 2 kayaks but mostly they get used by visiting family. the twins when they come use them for fishing often. they fish the walleye tournaments in washington and oregon and do well. they have caught a few fish though. ono,uku, and kaku as well as some bottomfish. [wahoo, grey snapper and baracuda hawaiian translation]
I've recently retired completely and I will probably snowbird in the future when my wife scales work back...she's about 6 years from retiring..we both have family in New Zealand and Australia which are in summer season when it's winter here...that's my go to move...endless summer..probably spend 6 weeks a year in Taiwan as well
Talk about frustrating. I've caught exactly two sturgeon. One was 23 1/2 inches back when the regulations said they had to be at least 24 inches. The other was 35 1/2 inches back when they had to be at least 36 inches. Talk about pissed.
When I retire I'm gonna hang another 100 watt bulb and a poster of Hawaii in mom's basement. It'll be sunny all the time. barfo
