Hawaiian Acres

[Scott_S]

The longest we have stayed so far is 3 weeks and the temp at night went down to about 60. We are not going to install a heating system. I would think a pool would most likely need solar panels and blanket to keep the temp up.

Alhoa, Scott

[mella l]

Scott, may I ask what month your 3 week stay was in? Just curious as we will be about 500 feet higher than your area I believe. We were thinking of doing a small wood stove.
Aloha, Mella

mella l

[Scott_S]

Hi Mella, the last trip was in Feb., any higher in elevation and I think I would put something in also. Some mornings were pretty chilly.

Do you remember Nora and Fred{?} from the first Puna web party? They bought a lot on 8rd and I was wondering if anyone has heard from them.

By the way we are headed back out in Sept.

Aloha, Scott

[BJK&FAMILY]

Aloha everyone,
My family and I are trying to get things together to move to HI. We all feel this in our hearts is where we need to be, whether that sounds silly or not, it's true. We don't want a big condo or anything. We are actually 4 generations moving over together and we are looking to live on and respect the land as much as possible. We have found some WONDERFUL spots in the Hawaiian Acres and we were wondering...well...alot. Not to sound dumb but where do we start? Is it poosible to visit once and find your destined spot? Are people friendly to the idea of having neighbors with solar power, water catchment systems, and composting toilets? Please help....

[Carolann R]

Aloha!

You would be a dream family for the Island! To be self-sufficient is a wonderful thing this this energy ravenous world!



Carrie

"The opportunities to reach into the lives of others in an inspiring way arise in countless ways every single day..." Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

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[BJK&FAMILY]

WOW! Thanks for such a simply powerful response. What is it that brings an insightful few to Puna and what do we need to prepare for? Our youngest is 8 months and we want a safe life and good teachings; our eldest is nearly 80 and we want freedom from fearful things for the remaining time. Is Puna such a place?

[mella l]

I think if you bring a community attitude of live and let live, trade fruits and labors with friends and neighbors, or use and produce for the farmers markets you would fit in well. If you are looking for loads of entertainment, not self entertainment, you might be disappointed. I always suggest you come for at least a week or two to see how it feels. Not for everyone.

People are concerned about the lack of enough medical care in Puna. Someone asked not long ago what all the older baby boomers will do without adequate medical care. My response to that is I'm not looking to extending my life to infinity, hooked to machines, or molding in a elders facility like many of my older friends here on the mainland. Taking reasonable basic care I plan on the remainder of my life to go it's natural course without the fancy add on, if that makes sense.

I think multigenerational living would be accommodated well here, as many do it now, and just reading in SF Chron this weekend, builders and architects are re doing existing buildings to fill the need of a growing trend of multi generational households.

Good luck and hope a few of you will visit first.

Aloha Mella

mella l

[Kapohocat]

"Also, you may or may not need a grubbing or grading permit. Check with the Planning dept."

Actually anytime you move over 100 cu yards of material, you need a grade & grub with a grading plan.... that said, Kelly at Eng has said that most people do not get one, (especially in HA) and unless a neighbor complains, no one gets excited. An example: next to the HACA on 8/C is a lot Jim the dump truck guy will be developing. A neighbor whined... many of $$$$'s (yes 4 $'s) he got his permit.

-Cat

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[BJK&FAMILY]

Yes we do have and will bring a community family outlook and approach. And we are also very excited to check out the farmers market!! As far as entertainment, we are a pretty entertaining family ourselves. So we are not looking to be in the middle of an entertainment buzzing area. We want to see and be a part of all of hawaii as in the lands and cultures, etc. But we can always visit those places and then be able to come home to quiet and peace. We would also like to come out yes!! and visit yes!! We are planning the middle of November...We have read that seems to be one of the slower times for tourism...And the medical availability, I do understand what you mean...I don't want to live to be to the age machines have to live for my family and I. We just want to be together and happy while we can still be together.. if that makes sense.
A couple more questions... Is Hawaiian Acres looking at becoming a more developed community in the future? With the big condos and what not...? And what is the weather like in the Puna area during the different times of the year?

[Kapohocat]

Condos? Hi Acres? That would like Starbucks in Pahoa!! (ooops we do have subway now!)