01-31-2007, 01:25 PM
Why, if I didn't know better, Royall, I would say you are being positively unneighborly, suggesting somehow that I am not suitable to live in Hawaiian "Paradise" Park. My "worries" are what others might call due diligence. As someone who can't wear contact lenses because I cannot sanitize them without getting an eye infection, I am concerned about the water and unapologetic about that concern. Most Americans have piped in water ---as do most Hawaiians-- and so the idea of catching your water from the sky is new to most people.
I, for one, would prefer not to have to do that. Initially, I considered ONLY properties that were on County water. Then, I realized that those properties had another problem (from my standpoint): They were in Lava Zones 1 or 2, where the risk was unacceptable to me.
So, it's HPP for me. I get a lava zone that is insurable, but lose county water in the process. It was a reasoned decision. I figure I can always dig a well.
As for the other perils: centipedes, rat urine on the roof, neighbors with long dead cars in their yards, the ocean deciding it doesn't want to stay in its designated space, these are all real concerns, and again, part of due diligence.
Jerry indicated that thoughts from others would be welcome.
Welcome = Aloha. The only thing that would seriously give me second thoughts about HPP is a lack of Aloha.
You've shown that in spades.
Get better.
I, for one, would prefer not to have to do that. Initially, I considered ONLY properties that were on County water. Then, I realized that those properties had another problem (from my standpoint): They were in Lava Zones 1 or 2, where the risk was unacceptable to me.
So, it's HPP for me. I get a lava zone that is insurable, but lose county water in the process. It was a reasoned decision. I figure I can always dig a well.
As for the other perils: centipedes, rat urine on the roof, neighbors with long dead cars in their yards, the ocean deciding it doesn't want to stay in its designated space, these are all real concerns, and again, part of due diligence.
Jerry indicated that thoughts from others would be welcome.
Welcome = Aloha. The only thing that would seriously give me second thoughts about HPP is a lack of Aloha.
You've shown that in spades.
Get better.