10-07-2007, 03:16 AM
Kona doesn't have the coqui problem the Eastside does, but there are frogs over there. This has been discussed on the forum on that side. I imagine the conference is being held over there for logistical reasons, but I DO think it should be held there. Westsiders should not be complacent about the frog. This should provide some visibility for the issue over there.
Ideally, the conference would be held in Princeville, on Kaua'i, or on Maui. The coqui was ignored because it got a "toe"-hold in the most neglected district in Hawai'i, and it was perceived that it did not harm economic interests (based on my experience, I can say that perception is probably wrong -- I chose not to buy where the coqui were prevalent). We need others to understand this frog can go anywhere, and will, with the Superferry. You cannot stop the spread of coquis. They will like some places better than others but are suited for the windward side of any island and could thrive beyond that as well.
So, let's have as many conferences as we can in places that are not directly affected.....as of yet. And let them know what's coming. I am the Prince of Powerpoint, so I would start the conference with an audio clip of 2,000 coquis at 20 paces, at actual volume. I would play it for about five minutes before I even said a word. Just long enough for people to get slightly uncomfortable.
That is what it will take: for those elsewhere in the islands to get slightly uncomfortable and concerned that the coqui may be headed in their general direction....and may affect their pocketbook.
Ideally, the conference would be held in Princeville, on Kaua'i, or on Maui. The coqui was ignored because it got a "toe"-hold in the most neglected district in Hawai'i, and it was perceived that it did not harm economic interests (based on my experience, I can say that perception is probably wrong -- I chose not to buy where the coqui were prevalent). We need others to understand this frog can go anywhere, and will, with the Superferry. You cannot stop the spread of coquis. They will like some places better than others but are suited for the windward side of any island and could thrive beyond that as well.
So, let's have as many conferences as we can in places that are not directly affected.....as of yet. And let them know what's coming. I am the Prince of Powerpoint, so I would start the conference with an audio clip of 2,000 coquis at 20 paces, at actual volume. I would play it for about five minutes before I even said a word. Just long enough for people to get slightly uncomfortable.
That is what it will take: for those elsewhere in the islands to get slightly uncomfortable and concerned that the coqui may be headed in their general direction....and may affect their pocketbook.