07-02-2005, 06:22 PM
We started loving the Big Island on our 30th wedding aniversary about 6 years ago. We bought 2 lots in Tiki Gardens in Puna and 1 in Greensands in Kau also just before the price jump. We were there May of this year and got the lots cleared and leveled in Tiki and had to stay in tents because we couldn't find a rental we felt we could afford. We met Pam and some other folks at her place during a nice BBQ and got to see her progress and listen to her words of wisdom. We came back to Oklahoma because of the long building delay we were facing (3-4 months for a permit) and are staying with our kids since we had sold our home. I just can't bring myself to buy a house here. Our hearts are there. We will come soon but prepared this time. We have built 2 homes ourselves and have all the building skills. We put our money away till we come back and my husbands and his friend may start a greek sandwich shop here. I am sad but I won't let it come between me and life. All things happen for reasons, and I am seeing some already. Our property will wait for us there till it is time for us. I still had some learning to do to be able to stay and live in Hawaii.