02-25-2007, 04:11 AM
The coquis have definetely been a factor for me. Every place has a downside. My dog wanted out this morning here in my home in Southern California and when I opened the slider I was greeted with a blast of arctic cold air.
As for Island of Hawaii, my initial concernswas over lava in view of the fact that Kilauea is an active volcano and, I just recently learned, so is the hulking, giant Mauna Kea. Then my concern became the fact that County Water is infrequently available. The whole catchment idea was of great concern to me (I can't wear contacts because I am incapable of keeping them clean).
I got over lava, and am getting over catchment (you just shudder and say to yourself, I am pretty sure there is no leptosporosis in this glass of water). The biggest surprise to me after visiting Puna, however, was That Damn Frog. I saw some beautiful houses in Hawaiian Beaches and HSRE (on water!) that had lush, green plantings and trees. But after my first few nights in Puna, I started to see lush green plantings near the house as a negative after my sleep was disturbed by a single coqui, screaming from a bush or tree outside a bedroom window.
We come to Hawaii (I think) for peace, tranquility, and beauty. The coqui disturbs the peace. In my decisions, this frog is very important, and has nearly propelled me back to looking in Kauai, where you can get a shack for about $600,000...but at least you can sleep.
I believe that some people are beginning to relocate because of the coqui. And it has certainly affected my decisions. My home in California is very quiet. Ironically, at this time of year there are thousands of California frogs in the riverbed near my house, below. They are a pleasant, distant din. But they area Cessna compared to the sonic Jumbo Jet of the coqui. Having those outside my window has given me some pause.
Sadly, until the coqui makes it to Princeville, or Hana, nothing will be done about it. The Super-Ferry will facilitate the trip to Princeville. And, to be fair, there may be absolutely nothing anyone can do about it.
Some people come to Hawaii wanting to change things. I would be one of those people. The coqui doesn't belong in Hawaii. Neither does the mongoose, or the feral cat. I would lend my energies to reducing or eliminating those populations.
As for Island of Hawaii, my initial concernswas over lava in view of the fact that Kilauea is an active volcano and, I just recently learned, so is the hulking, giant Mauna Kea. Then my concern became the fact that County Water is infrequently available. The whole catchment idea was of great concern to me (I can't wear contacts because I am incapable of keeping them clean).
I got over lava, and am getting over catchment (you just shudder and say to yourself, I am pretty sure there is no leptosporosis in this glass of water). The biggest surprise to me after visiting Puna, however, was That Damn Frog. I saw some beautiful houses in Hawaiian Beaches and HSRE (on water!) that had lush, green plantings and trees. But after my first few nights in Puna, I started to see lush green plantings near the house as a negative after my sleep was disturbed by a single coqui, screaming from a bush or tree outside a bedroom window.
We come to Hawaii (I think) for peace, tranquility, and beauty. The coqui disturbs the peace. In my decisions, this frog is very important, and has nearly propelled me back to looking in Kauai, where you can get a shack for about $600,000...but at least you can sleep.
I believe that some people are beginning to relocate because of the coqui. And it has certainly affected my decisions. My home in California is very quiet. Ironically, at this time of year there are thousands of California frogs in the riverbed near my house, below. They are a pleasant, distant din. But they area Cessna compared to the sonic Jumbo Jet of the coqui. Having those outside my window has given me some pause.
Sadly, until the coqui makes it to Princeville, or Hana, nothing will be done about it. The Super-Ferry will facilitate the trip to Princeville. And, to be fair, there may be absolutely nothing anyone can do about it.
Some people come to Hawaii wanting to change things. I would be one of those people. The coqui doesn't belong in Hawaii. Neither does the mongoose, or the feral cat. I would lend my energies to reducing or eliminating those populations.