Being the FNG

[Wuzzerdad]

Finally, on a very serious note: I can't find the emoticoms...the funny faces. I try and try and am getting very jealous over others discovering where they are and my failings. Help!

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Rick

[Wuzzerdad]

[quote]Originally posted by liskir

Hawaii, Puna in particular, embraces the weird, strange, and different. Come on over! The weather's nice.

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It seems we will fit in fine, since I am sure we fit in to all 3 catagories you mentioned. []

BTW...
My cancer is in remission, and barring any additional complications, I ought to be Ok for the long haul, other than the weather really screws with me now, and the pain I am in, which I can have all the pain narcotics I want for it, I am almost as good as new...lmfao[:p]

Seriously, I am dealing, sometimes not very well, but dealing...I tried to get a prescription for the weed pills, no dice...but here have some Hydorcodone 10/325 6x a day...The doctors are hypocrites.., but I do not smoke weed anymore, it's been 20 years+, but at times thought about it. Chronich pain will bring you to a point where anything is better than what is happening right now.

I have heard that there is a surplus of the stuff in Hawaii..same as Iowa actually, just better growing conditions there...

Gotta go....[]

Thanks, and keep posting![^]

Rick

[pahoated]

You said you are going to start out in Leilani Estates? Here is a recent video of some of your neighbors. They managed to get the mayor, the fire department, the police department and several others out to their community center:

http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2012/0...d-in-puna/

Leilani Estates seems to be more tightly connected than the other developments and they have more community events. They are also slotted to get a upgraded community center as an emergency response area. It is a very rural area, as most of Puna is, and since it is so far from town, it's mostly retired or second career folk.

There are a lot of rough areas and there are a lot of scams and scammers on the BI. You have to be careful. But, in comparison to what is going on with the mainland where a random shooter killing several doesn't make as much news as Kim Kardashian's dress splitting or the latest boo-boo from Honey Boo-Boo, it is very benign. A lot of stealing, burglaries and a few muggings, a lot of domestic violence, crazy horrific car wrecks, all this still a few notches down from the mainland.

[Wuzzerdad]

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Originally posted by pahoated

You said you are going to start out in Leilani Estates? Here is a recent video of some of your neighbors. They managed to get the mayor, the fire department, the police department and several others out to their community center:

http://www.bigislandvideonews.com/2012/0...d-in-puna/

Leilani Estates seems to be more tightly connected than the other developments and they have more community events. They are also slotted to get a upgraded community center as an emergency response area. It is a very rural area, as most of Puna is, and since it is so far from town, it's mostly retired or second career folk.

There are a lot of rough areas and there are a lot of scams and scammers on the BI. You have to be careful. But, in comparison to what is going on with the mainland where a random shooter killing several doesn't make as much news as Kim Kardashian's dress splitting or the latest boo-boo from Honey Boo-Boo, it is very benign. A lot of stealing, burglaries and a few muggings, a lot of domestic violence, crazy horrific car wrecks, all this still a few notches down from the mainland.

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[] I watched the video completely, and your pols must have taken lessons from the current batch we have...

I had a friend die from H2S exposure at a Waste Water treatment plant, (Papio WWT Plant near Omaha NE, for Omaha) it was a fast and painless death, as far as dying goes (I hear)

I worked at that plant another year (electrician) installing H2S alarm and ventillation systems after the initial contract was completed, and it seemed they actually were concerned for everybodies safety, I would like to go back there, or make an inquiry if they have kept up on the monitoring, I think I will do that today. That will make somebodies day I am sure, []

As far as Leilani Estates, a lot depends on my sister, she would sell me the property at the brother rate, and it would be very reasonable compared, but it would need a total makeover. It is not bad, but it is almost 30 years old. It was pretty tacky last time I stayed there in the 80's...It has been rented since 93, every time I am in Hawaii I go by and report to her what I can see, and she get's $800 or so a month I believe, It's kinda small, but I liked it and the location. Last time the tenents had tie-dye sheets for curtains, and 5-6 rusted out cars, but that's Hawaii, and part of that is just culture. Hell, I would drive a rusted out car at some point, because when I buy a car, I am usually the last owner before it goes to the Junk Yard, or get's sold for $300-$500 at the most. She has never had any trouble getting the rent, just a couple of times over the years, so these folks are fine, they have been there 9 years now. So I would hate to screw up a good thing for them or her.

Probably would have to think about it long and hard, she pays a manager to look after it, quite a bit of money it seems to me, which she would let me have for doing the same thing, so it could be extra income for me too....I do want an acre or so of land too, as I will bring a few wienerdogs with me and want them to have room to poop on their own property. I know the requirements to bring dogs,an old student who worked for me at the University is a Vet, and he is on the BI also. Native Hawaiian, nice guy and we stay close. Great Vet, small animals, lizzards and birds. He is missed, he interned at our Vet's office here in Iowa for 3 years before he headed back home.[8D]

Crime....we have meth here...lot's of it...enough said, however we do not lock our house often, our neighbors watch out for each other, and I am sure the perps are very aware of the expected outcome if they were to make a mistake and think they could get away with any crap. Hope it would be the same in Hawaii, but I know that may not be the case. [V]Weed...Packalo, is that the right word? anyway, I don't think it should be illegal, at least not any more than alcohol is illegal, I say smoke it until you pass out, but stay out of driving vehicles, and since there are tests to detect it now, let's tax it and get it over with. [:p] But until then...Oh well...

Gotta Go guys...Tell me more please![]

I am a good neighbor, and for what it's worth I would say most folks are too.[]

And something to do.



Rick

[liskir]

Sorry to hear you're suffering Wuzzerdad. This extensive data has been circulating and may be of use to you. Search for 'run from the cure' also.

http://www.dailypaul.com/226732/alternat...eo-library

"An idea whose time has come cannot be stopped" Dr. Ron Paul 2012

[Carey]

In our neighborhood, an 'older' area (built up pretty much in the early '50's - mostly parents moved here from sugar camps or from the old Waiakea neighborhood that was wiped out in the tsunami - even a couple of houses were moved here from there - we are one of the few all haole couples.... most are Japanese or Filipino, or mixed....

The FNG attitude is mainly from a very few folks, of various backgrounds, but the more vocal are the ones that have been here a little longer, but probably not from 'way back' times... there are various reasons for their attitudes, but being a good neighbor helps.... for most of our neighbors, it was like any move I have had in semi-rural midwest... takes awhile before the neighbors scope you out & bother you (to say hi), but once they know that you are here, and a decent sort, then you are here.... sharing stuff from your land or your labors definitely helps break the ice, just like the ol' barn raising did in the midwest....but do not expect the "be our guest, how great it is you are here" type greeting.... not sure why some folks expect that... but this is NOT Disney World!

[nana valley]

Wuzzerdad, I found them! Thank you...lol []
Some have warned you that there won't be a big neighborhood party when you get moved in. And Carey is so right....share gifts from your garden and your neighbors will warm up.

I am so sorry about the pain you suffer but happy you are in remission. Looking forward to you and your wife settling in.[]

[Wuzzerdad]

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Originally posted by liskir

Sorry to hear you're suffering Wuzzerdad. This extensive data has been circulating and may be of use to you. Search for 'run from the cure' also.

http://www.dailypaul.com/226732/alternat...eo-library

"An idea whose time has come cannot be stopped" Dr. Ron Paul 2012

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[]We kicked the cancers ass, but it kicked my ass too, it is in remission, and I did a "hail Mary" to kill it....They gave me 6 months, I fired the SOB who said that and never looked back, that was August 2009. If I had done what he though I should do, I would be dead.....However, for every victory there is a cost, mine is chronich pain and fatigue. [B)]But every day is a gift....[:p]

I am so looking ahead, and the idea of living in paradise is overwhelming... We are having a Hawaii weather day here in Iowa today, high of 80, winds out of the ssw @ 8-12mph, humidity is 47%, maybe rain later....Windows open, sitting here on the computer looking outside, getting ready to go outside....Perfect weather...I suppose that could get boring....NOT! []

I still have a problem with my moods at times, it became pretty bad while I was and after my treatments. I just have a problem with bull****, and bull**** people....but I am getting a grip on it. One blessing is I finally told some family members what I really thought, it was years overdue. They will not be visiting us in Hawaii, or maybe the leeches will expect to, either way, there are plenty of nice places for them to stay on Vacation...Maybe they could buy me a meal while we talk over old times...[}]

Mahalo...






Rick

[pahoachick]

We are in our 60's and have been in Puna for about 3 years. We are used to moving frequently and have lived in big cities as well as in rural areas before moving here. Like anywhere else, there are pros and cons, but overall we love it here. (The biggest cons for me are that I seem to be a mosquito magnet and I have to order art supplies from the mainland.) There are many pros to living here, including the Pahoa pool and library (although the pool will be closed for repairs starting in November); the hot pond at Ahalanui; the weather, even the rain; classes at the senior center; and plenty of places to explore and enjoy nature.

We had a bad experience with a scammer when we first moved here but since then have had no problems at all.

We both go to the VA in Hilo for our medical care and have been very pleased with our providers. In addition to primary care and mental health providers on staff, they also bring in specialists from the Honolulu VA every 3 months. They also pay for your flight if you need to go to Honolulu for treatment. (Of course, it depends on your disability rating, etc., according to the VA guidelines.)

Hope you enjoy it when you get here.