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Originally posted by pahoated
It's not working anyway, or working the way the show wants, people just use it for fantasy.
Although I can't argue the facts stated in the newspaper article, I disagree that the show is not working. It depends on if your definition of "working" is myopic or not. I can tell you two ways that "Hawaii Life" is working. First, the real estate agent featured in the Puna episode which aired three days ago has received over 20 calls from interested buyers who saw the show. Who knows how many of those calls will buy a house in Hawaii, but 20 calls to one specific agent in three days is remarkable. Each caller referred to the show that just aired. So, from that point of view, the show works. Second, I own vacation rentals and live in Puna. I personally greet every guest that checks into one of my places. We often talk story for a few hours. Since Hawaii Life began airing two years ago, probably 75% of my guests talk about how that show influenced their desire to choose the Big Island for their vacation. The "fantasy" the show creates has brought countless dollars to the Big Island as my guests shop in Pahoa, go to Maku'u farmer's markets, use Foodland, zip lines, botanical gardens, rent boards, and eat out almost every night. My places are currently sold out until June, and usually sold out 4 to 5 months in advance. So, once again, Hawaii Life is working from that point of view. Overall, I would say the show is doing much more good than harm.
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Well stated, KaloliJim.
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A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions--Confucius
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Ricardo and Michelle do live in that home they bought last year on 9th in HPP
FWIW, the show was real... he works at the Volcano House w/ my GF
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save our indigenous and endemic Hawaiian Plants... learn about them, grow them, and plant them on your property, ....instead of all that invasive non-native garbage I see in most yards... aloha
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Yes. It was real. The woman runs yoga classes from the house they bought on 9th in HPP.
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Did anyone catch Hawaii Life tonight? Florida couple, bought in HPP, pretty sure it was a former Punawebber that used to incite a lot of anger amongst the populace.
http://www.hgtv.com/shows/hawaii-life/ep...big-island
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Originally posted by PooLaLa
Did anyone catch Hawaii Life tonight? Florida couple, bought in HPP, pretty sure it was a former Punawebber that used to incite a lot of anger amongst the populace.
http://www.hgtv.com/shows/hawaii-life/ep...big-island
Yep, that's that Oneself character. He was moderately popular around these parts for a while and then just drifted away...
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darn, I missed it; won't air again until christmas day.
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Just want to see that A-holes face so I know ..
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he posted a link to a video of himself narrating a trip down red road in one of his early posts, maybe it's still there.
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Now that state IQ is topic - I worry about out of state buyers who respond to reality programing about hawaii (Puna) lifestyle and the resultant buying suggestions...... In my experience tv programing is entertainment - based on heavy use of dramatic license, not fact based for the most part
