"HAWAII.....THE "HANG LOOSE STATE"" Hawaii (State of) by Slapshot1

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CAPTAIN COOK, HAWAII - Hawaii (State of)

THE ISLAND THAT STOLE MY HEART

"Hang Loose," is a term that is widely used among locals living in the Hawaiian Islands which really does describe the laid back additude of most residents there. It seems to be a paradise where many worries and cares are left behind and replaced with fragrant leis, friendly smiles and some of the most beautiful scenery imanginable.
The Big Island of Hawaii. It is one of the eight in the chain of islands and is named Hawaii. It is as said, "Big" with many things to see and enjoy and for this reason Hawaii stole my heart long ago.
It was november of 1990 that I first visited The Big Island in order to help a good friend work on his mothers home. Being that he was born and raised there made it possible to enjoy firsthand the locals way of life. I enjoyed fishing for mahi mahi, hunting wild boar, hanging out with friends at the local rodeo, attending three Hawaiian Style wedding and eating a whole lot of great food!!! I learned through this experience just how diverse this Island is. Many races and cultures have come together here to make one wonderful "people of Hawaii." It is really the "Hang Loose" atmosphere that I am talking aboout. A place where people leave thier keys in the car, house windows open and usually wave with the Hang Loose sign opposed to the one finger out the window style that I am accustomed seeing here all to often in Los Angeles. This is my paradise!!! A laid back relaxed place that I very much see myself and wife living in. Now I just have to get her on the boat, hehehe!!!
Here are some words to remember when you visit Hawaii:
Aloha ah-low-haw hello, goodbye, love
Haole how-lee Caucasian, foreigner ( ME ) hehehe!!!
Hula hoo-lah The story-telling dance of Hawaii
‘Ae aah-eh yes
Ali’i ah-LEE-ee a Hawaiian chief, king
Imu ee-moo Hawaiian cooker
Kala mai ia’u KAH-la my e-ou excuse me
Kane kah-neh boy or man
Kapu kah-poo forbidden, taboo; keep out
Kona koh-nah leeward side of the island
Lei lay-ee necklace of flowers, shells, or feathers
Lu’au LOO-ow Hawaiian feast; also, taro leaves
Mahalo mah-HA-low Thank you
Nani nah-nee beautiful, pretty
Ono (Oh-no) delicious, the best
Pau pow finish, end, done
poi poy pounded kalo (taro) root
Wahine vah-hee-neh woman
LIQUID ALOHA .......CLICK ON THIS ONE

AZURE BLUE OCEAN

KEALAKEKUA BAY STATE PARK

HAWAIIA'S NATURAL BEAUTY

BEAUTIFUL PLUMERIA'S

Last visit to Hawaii (State of): Nov 2009
Intro Updated Nov 29, 2009
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Written Nov 23, 2009

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MY HAWAII PICTURES FROM 1990

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Nemorino Aug 9, 2011 at 12:59 PM

I see you have signed up for the VT meetings in Paris in September, so I look forward to meeting you there.
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starship Mar 24, 2011 at 5:58 AM

Nice introduction, gorgeous photo! Great restaurant tips too! Funny, you mention going to Walmart to get supplies and we did the exact same thing when we were in Kona in 2000! LOL! Souvenirs were less expensive there too!
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850prc Dec 28, 2010 at 5:16 AM

A man after my own heart, Greg... concentrating on the restaurant tips. Excellent job, sir - I'd love to try 'em all out. BTW, your name reminds me of one of my favorite movies ever. Long live the Hanson Brothers.
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Odinnthor Dec 17, 2009 at 10:38 AM

Hi Greg. Lived in Lahaina on Maui for five years. See you had a great time in Kona, home of the Kona Gold, - no not the coffee! Cheers.....Erik
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yumyum Dec 15, 2009 at 8:09 AM

Love the lava pictures from 1990!
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travelgourmet Dec 8, 2009 at 9:07 PM

Aloha, Greg, great tips on the Big Island. I, now and then, have a Pipeline Porter, it's the coffee I'm after. lol You drove me pulule on the Malasadas. Now, I'll have to go to L & L Hawaiian Barbecue for some small ones.
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lindyz Dec 5, 2009 at 1:12 PM

HI Greg - magic shots here - of the frangipani and the beach with palm trees. Looks like a place Id like to "chillax" at!!! Lovin the "safety shoes" too (oh and the hairdo and mo hahaha!)