Window broken at Pohoiki

[dmbwest]

Yep, this place has a vibe to it, you can feel it when you roll up. I come in, park my 10 year old Subaru without drama, say howzit, smile / nod or acknowlege anyone around and just keep going. If I get something off the cart, and it feels right, I usually ask the guys at the 'table' if they want something. So there I am, taking up space and I am about as haole as one can get but I don't see myself ever having a 'problem' other than possibly being in the wrong place @ the wrong time like Shane's window was between the thrower's hand and the gravity bound ground beyond it. Give love ( respect ) you get love sort of thing .... going down and playing with my hapa two year old doesn't hurt either ... this is my real 'protection' LOL.

I think one just has to feel things out .... as above, if you come in and theres only a bunch of young guys hanging out, you gotta' be pretty naive to think nothing is gonna' happen. Some people just don't 'get it' and they are easy prey. I think some of the worst moves are to come rolling up with your radio blasting, being oblivious to or ignoring ( even if you are scared of them ) people who are already there and settled. Lack of consideration. Having a bunch of tempting stuff in plain view ... ( balance between towels, fins and sand vs. perfectly clean but they know there is a camera or other valuables in there anyway )
And, sorry, a pet peeve of mine, setting your car alarm with the horn that goes off.