BOTL from Hawaii please help me

pektel · 07-10-2012, 11:22 AM

If I hadn't watched NorthShore just the other day, I would've had no idea what a haole was (or how to pronounce it).

"Living here in Pa for 36 years it really bothers me any more how 4+ months of the year I come home from work its dark and have to stay inside!"
Totally understand that. I hate driving home when it's 5:00 and dark out.

Fia · 07-10-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pektel

If I hadn't watched NorthShore just the other day, I would've had no idea what a haole was (or how to pronounce it).

"Living here in Pa for 36 years it really bothers me any more how 4+ months of the year I come home from work its dark and have to stay inside!"
Totally understand that. I hate driving home when it's 5:00 and dark out.

That movie is a crack up. Worst pidgin ever!!!

Digs · 08-07-2012, 10:52 AM

Jon how many premium cigars shops close to you?

Right now either leaning toward the Big Island or Oahu!

Fia · 08-07-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Digs

Jon how many premium cigars shops close to you?

Right now either leaning toward the Big Island or Oahu!

There are a few cigar shops on Oahu with one a full tobacconist with a small private lounge, etc. Most of the cigar business on Oahu is through boutique wine and liquor retailers who have cabinet humidors. I do know of another that is looking at opening a shop. We have a high cigar tax in Hawaii at 50% so it is not easy to run a cigar shop when most of the sales are lost to internet/catalog sales. However, we are working towards getting a .50 cent tax cap put in place and if that happens the cigar shop scene could improve a lot.

On the Big Island there are a couple cigar shops - Tobaccos of Hawaii - Kamuela and Mothers Antiques and Fine Cigars in Hawi. In Hilo there is a place called Kadota Liquor that has a small selection but all good cigars.

jjmitchem · 08-07-2012, 06:28 PM

Dennis

As an Army haole I can tell you that there are some locals that won't warm up to you right off but I blame how our young military act for that. What I can tell you is if you make the effort to get to know the locals then you become part of the family. I have more "cousins" and some how became "uncle" to a bunch of kids

When I was on my last deployment my wife and son were basically adopted by some good local friends.

The cost of living is high, but you get used to it. I will admit there are some things I have put off till I PCS again to purchase.
We love Hawaii, love the people and love the beach year round

07-10-2012, 11:22 AM	#1
pektel I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Peter Location: Grand Rapids, MN Posts: 4,320 Trading: (28)	Re: BOTL from Hawaii please help me If I hadn't watched NorthShore just the other day, I would've had no idea what a haole was (or how to pronounce it). "Living here in Pa for 36 years it really bothers me any more how 4+ months of the year I come home from work its dark and have to stay inside!" Totally understand that. I hate driving home when it's 5:00 and dark out. __________________ The problem is not the problem. The problem is your ATTITUDE about the problem. Last edited by pektel; 07-10-2012 at 11:29 AM.

08-07-2012, 10:52 AM	#3
Digs Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Dennis Location: "The Wood" Posts: 498 Trading: (17)	Re: BOTL from Hawaii please help me Jon how many premium cigars shops close to you? Right now either leaning toward the Big Island or Oahu! __________________ A gun in your hand is better then a cop on the phone

08-07-2012, 06:28 PM	#5
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: BOTL from Hawaii please help me Dennis As an Army haole I can tell you that there are some locals that won't warm up to you right off but I blame how our young military act for that. What I can tell you is if you make the effort to get to know the locals then you become part of the family. I have more "cousins" and some how became "uncle" to a bunch of kids When I was on my last deployment my wife and son were basically adopted by some good local friends. The cost of living is high, but you get used to it. I will admit there are some things I have put off till I PCS again to purchase. We love Hawaii, love the people and love the beach year round __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon