Gone With The Wind...

[G. Leis]

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. . . Why is it more significant that it was a coconut that fell on the road in front of your car instead of a tree branch?

I'm not sure to what extent the County is supposed to "protect" the public, but usually they can't do anywhere near as good of a job as the individual can do themselves . . .

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WHAT!?!? You don't have to be Marie Curie to see the difference between a coconut and a tree branch so far as potential for falling is concerned. A branch might fall - a coconut is going to fall.

Just about every governmental entity in areas where coconut palms are prevalent have provisions - and budgets - for the removal of coconuts in public spaces: sidewalks, streets, parks, etc. Take a stroll down Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki; you don't see many "Watch for Falling Bowling Ball" warnings. Coconut removal in the tropics is simply an expected government public safety service, no different than plowing snow in Chicago or clearing storm drains in Portland.

If they can find a way do it (and pay for it) in Sri Lanka, it should be well within the abilities of the County of Hawaii.

aloha,
Gene

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Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati

Edited by - G. Leis on 12/18/2006 06:22:50