01-10-2012, 04:18 PM
My name is Marlene live in Alaska.
In the late 70's visited the islands many times always my secret dream was living in Hawaii.
In the middle of our cold winters I'd dream of the warm water,basking in the sun.
But life went on marriage & children & work took 1st place I'd forgotten my dream.
Until 2001 when our youngest won 2 RT tickets to Hawaii.
So I started "hatching" my plan!
We vacationed 5 star for two weeks in Kauai everyone fell in love!
So the next winter 2 weeks again in Kauai but this time the kid & I came home, Isent my DH & best buddy to the Big Island my plan was set!(Wink-wink)
Seven years ago we bought our land and the last six years DH has spent winters clearing, fighting red tape and building.
Last year the downs stairs was permitted for living.
My heart and soul is in pahoa.
Loved it in the 70's, now love it in my 50's
I've lived vicariously through my husband as he builds and becomes native 6 mo a year. This April will be the first time I'll get to see our home The last time being when it was newly bought and just a jungle.
In the late 70's visited the islands many times always my secret dream was living in Hawaii.
In the middle of our cold winters I'd dream of the warm water,basking in the sun.
But life went on marriage & children & work took 1st place I'd forgotten my dream.
Until 2001 when our youngest won 2 RT tickets to Hawaii.
So I started "hatching" my plan!
We vacationed 5 star for two weeks in Kauai everyone fell in love!
So the next winter 2 weeks again in Kauai but this time the kid & I came home, Isent my DH & best buddy to the Big Island my plan was set!(Wink-wink)
Seven years ago we bought our land and the last six years DH has spent winters clearing, fighting red tape and building.
Last year the downs stairs was permitted for living.
My heart and soul is in pahoa.
Loved it in the 70's, now love it in my 50's
I've lived vicariously through my husband as he builds and becomes native 6 mo a year. This April will be the first time I'll get to see our home The last time being when it was newly bought and just a jungle.