03-09-2013, 01:37 PM
FIRST POST! Been reading this forum a few weeks and I must say I have learned a lot here. Thanks!
We are looking seriously into moving to the Puna area and I have done quite a bit of research. The mold thing does worry me, though. It's really that bad? how does the moisture problem affect electronics?
We live in central Illinois now, but will be moving this year if all goes well.
It seems as if Orchidland is the best area for what we are looking for. Nice size lots, most with things like electricity and phone / internet and what seem to be some of the best roads of the private subdivisions. Am I wrong in that? (there is only so much you can tell on the internet but "driving" the google car helps)
Some other areas I like are Hawaiian Beaches, no catchment but the lots are small.
Leilani estates? Nah. (Not sure why they put a subdivision in lava zone 1)I have no desire to be awakened by a volcano spouting in my living room with no warning. Lava slowly approaching is ok, though.
Hawaiian acres seems ok near the highway but the roads quickly turn into rugged terrain about a mile in. Fern acres, maybe, but what is the elevation there? We're moving to get away from cold.
And the vog... I read it's not too bad south of keaau, true? ( so many questions..) And where can one stay for a couple months until they get a house without running out of money paying for it? Vacation rentals are EXPENSIVE and everywhere else wants a lease.
I already figured out the trick with the one rate boxes, seems the best way, and that tools were cheaper to ship than re-buy, too.
I guess I will stop now before I wear out my welcome before I even arrive!
comin' your way soon!
We are looking seriously into moving to the Puna area and I have done quite a bit of research. The mold thing does worry me, though. It's really that bad? how does the moisture problem affect electronics?
We live in central Illinois now, but will be moving this year if all goes well.
It seems as if Orchidland is the best area for what we are looking for. Nice size lots, most with things like electricity and phone / internet and what seem to be some of the best roads of the private subdivisions. Am I wrong in that? (there is only so much you can tell on the internet but "driving" the google car helps)
Some other areas I like are Hawaiian Beaches, no catchment but the lots are small.
Leilani estates? Nah. (Not sure why they put a subdivision in lava zone 1)I have no desire to be awakened by a volcano spouting in my living room with no warning. Lava slowly approaching is ok, though.
Hawaiian acres seems ok near the highway but the roads quickly turn into rugged terrain about a mile in. Fern acres, maybe, but what is the elevation there? We're moving to get away from cold.
And the vog... I read it's not too bad south of keaau, true? ( so many questions..) And where can one stay for a couple months until they get a house without running out of money paying for it? Vacation rentals are EXPENSIVE and everywhere else wants a lease.
I already figured out the trick with the one rate boxes, seems the best way, and that tools were cheaper to ship than re-buy, too.
I guess I will stop now before I wear out my welcome before I even arrive!
comin' your way soon!
comin' your way soon!