10-31-2009, 07:59 AM
Just want to point out that many people face earlier and earlier deadlines for mailing Christmas packages overseas to loved ones, many of whom are in the military serving far away from home. And since this is Hawaii, many of us have family in foreign countries. As one who has had to deal with this problem in the past, I appreciate being able to shop for them. Not everyone can afford FedEx and UPS; even USPS packages are costlier these days (but still a bargain when compared with other nations' postage rates).
Big Island homes have only been getting into the outside decorating craze in the last decade or so, with the influx of mainlanders. You hardly ever saw Puna homes with outdoor light displays before 1990 or even the year 2000. Thank goodness we now have LED lights that cut the drain on electrical power!
Big Island homes have only been getting into the outside decorating craze in the last decade or so, with the influx of mainlanders. You hardly ever saw Puna homes with outdoor light displays before 1990 or even the year 2000. Thank goodness we now have LED lights that cut the drain on electrical power!