02-14-2020, 08:19 AM
"Hawaii is expensive" becomes a built-in excuse f
When I moved to Maui the people at HOPACO, the hardware stores, lumber yard all took a deep breath and groaned like beached sea creatures when I asked about the high prices. In between they managed a “ohhhh shipping costs” or two.
Now they all magically match or come close to prices at the big box stores. Those shipping prices sure came down over the years, while postage and air travel went way up. Lucky we live Hawaii where our days are filled with mystery.
When I moved to Maui the people at HOPACO, the hardware stores, lumber yard all took a deep breath and groaned like beached sea creatures when I asked about the high prices. In between they managed a “ohhhh shipping costs” or two.
Now they all magically match or come close to prices at the big box stores. Those shipping prices sure came down over the years, while postage and air travel went way up. Lucky we live Hawaii where our days are filled with mystery.
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves