Comments on: Where do I live on Hawaii? http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/ Hawaii Travel Guide & Vacation Advice Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:58:07 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-296906 sheila Thu, 05 May 2011 01:14:11 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-296906 Mike - Kentucky is a beautiful state. Thanks for reading! Mike – Kentucky is a beautiful state.

Thanks for reading!

]]> By: Mike http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-295465 Mike Tue, 03 May 2011 04:49:24 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-295465 I happen to live in the beautifull Commonwealth of Kentucky. I am a proud Kentuckian that loved his first visit to the Islands and can't wait till I can go back. Your blog is a great read and also a great service to many people. I rotate your photos as my desk top screen saver quite often, keep those shots coming. I happen to live in the beautifull Commonwealth of Kentucky. I am a proud Kentuckian that loved his first visit to the Islands and can’t wait till I can go back.
Your blog is a great read and also a great service to many people. I rotate your photos as my desk top screen saver quite often, keep those shots coming.

]]> By: Cloudia http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-10776 Cloudia Wed, 29 Oct 2008 03:30:15 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-10776 Glad I found your blog; and thanks for your kind comments on MY Hawaii blog ;-) Aloha from Waikiki! Glad I found your blog; and thanks for your kind comments on MY Hawaii blog ;-) Aloha from Waikiki!

]]> By: Sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-7262 Sheila Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:31:19 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-7262 Hi HVG - Thanks for those kind words. I remember when Andy and I moved to the US from England in 2000. It was so fun and interesting to see my country through his British eyes. He pointed out things to me that I had gotten used to. Maybe that's why I've been so blessed to have such fantastic readers who live in Hawaii like yourself....maybe it's fun to see your backyard through visitors eyes? I so appreciate all the readers who live in Hawaii! Hi HVG – Thanks for those kind words. I remember when Andy and I moved to the US from England in 2000. It was so fun and interesting to see my country through his British eyes. He pointed out things to me that I had gotten used to. Maybe that’s why I’ve been so blessed to have such fantastic readers who live in Hawaii like yourself….maybe it’s fun to see your backyard through visitors eyes? I so appreciate all the readers who live in Hawaii!

]]> By: HawaiiVacationGifts http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-7229 HawaiiVacationGifts Sat, 05 Jul 2008 12:33:37 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-7229 I have lived on the Big Island for the last 16 years, but was born and raised on Oahu. I love reading GVH because Sheila is game to try new things and goes everywhere and does everything! All of her readers can live vicariously through her while they make plans to see and do some of the things she has written about. I have lived on the Big Island for the last 16 years, but was born and raised on Oahu. I love reading GVH because Sheila is game to try new things and goes everywhere and does everything! All of her readers can live vicariously through her while they make plans to see and do some of the things she has written about.

]]> By: Sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-7055 Sheila Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:19:17 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-7055 @jim - welcome to the island of govisithawaii. :) I was just south of your lovely neck of the woods this weekend in Washington D.C. Thus the delay in responding to the most recent comments. @ V Brown - Thank you so much for those very kind words! I'm so glad that my love of Hawaii shows through this site. Mahalo! I'm speechless again. @jim – welcome to the island of govisithawaii. :) I was just south of your lovely neck of the woods this weekend in Washington D.C. Thus the delay in responding to the most recent comments.

@ V Brown – Thank you so much for those very kind words! I’m so glad that my love of Hawaii shows through this site. Mahalo! I’m speechless again.

]]> By: V.Brown http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-7036 V.Brown Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:45:06 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-7036 "I believe it's actually a big benefit to Go Visit Hawaii readers that I’m a visitor...I understand all the challenges and confusion that come along with planning Hawaii vacations" -Sheila This statement alone is what makes Go Visit Hawaii such an amazing resource for travelers heading to Hawaii. Your perspective is honest and no nonsense from a person with Hawaii travel experience, and the most amazing part is that you would never know you weren't in Hawaii if you hadn't told us yourself. That just shows how much your love and dedication for the islands is. As for me, I'm a transplant from St. Louis, Missouri who came to the beautiful island of Oahu in 1994. My adult life has been here in Hawaii, met many friends, went to college and now proud to call this my HOME! Thanks Sheila for the dedication and aloha you show in each and every post. Aloha :) “I believe it’s actually a big benefit to Go Visit Hawaii readers that I’m a visitor…I understand all the challenges and confusion that come along with planning Hawaii vacations”
-Sheila

This statement alone is what makes Go Visit Hawaii such an amazing resource for travelers heading to Hawaii. Your perspective is honest and no nonsense from a person with Hawaii travel experience, and the most amazing part is that you would never know you weren’t in Hawaii if you hadn’t told us yourself. That just shows how much your love and dedication for the islands is.

As for me, I’m a transplant from St. Louis, Missouri who came to the beautiful island of Oahu in 1994. My adult life has been here in Hawaii, met many friends, went to college and now proud to call this my HOME!

Thanks Sheila for the dedication and aloha you show in each and every post.

Aloha :)

]]> By: jim http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-7020 jim Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:02:50 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-7020 I'd vote to include govisithawaii as the 9th island... all the way from Maryland. :) I’d vote to include govisithawaii as the 9th island… all the way from Maryland. :)

]]> By: Sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-7013 Sheila Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:53:46 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-7013 @ Jan - Your comment about me being Hawaiian at heart brought a smile to my face. Mahalo! I'm glad you've been to NC. The Smokey Mountains are beautiful. I'm kind of partial to the mountains myself. I grew up very close to the Smokies in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When it was time for me to "move off the mountains" to start college at NC State University in the "flat lands", my parents joked with me that my eyes would probably be sore for the first week or so because I wouldn't have any mountains to rest my eyes on. :) @ Jan – Your comment about me being Hawaiian at heart brought a smile to my face. Mahalo!

I’m glad you’ve been to NC. The Smokey Mountains are beautiful. I’m kind of partial to the mountains myself. I grew up very close to the Smokies in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When it was time for me to “move off the mountains” to start college at NC State University in the “flat lands”, my parents joked with me that my eyes would probably be sore for the first week or so because I wouldn’t have any mountains to rest my eyes on. :)

]]> By: Jan http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-7002 Jan Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:49:15 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-7002 Sheila, Having lived in Hawaii for many years, I have the ability to spot folks who are "Hawaiian at Heart" and you definitely fit the description. I have visited North Carolina twice and felt the Smoky Mountains were one of the most beautiful places on earth...and that Southern cookin' was awesome :) I would take a long road trip just to experience that again! Sheila, Having lived in Hawaii for many years, I have the ability to spot folks who are “Hawaiian at Heart” and you definitely fit the description. I have visited North Carolina twice and felt the Smoky Mountains were one of the most beautiful places on earth…and that Southern cookin’ was awesome :) I would take a long road trip just to experience that again!

]]> By: Sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-6999 Sheila Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:02:31 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-6999 @ Dave - What a blessed life you live to feel like you've been on vacation for 10 years. That's tremendous! Mahalo for recommending GVH to your friends, family and colleagues. I'm honored! @ Evelyn - I think everyone seems to take the great areas of their home state for granted. I have to admit there loads of great places that visitors to NC have seen and enjoyed that I've never seen. For example, I've never seen Cape Hatteras on the coast or Chimney Rock in the mountains. Heck, I grew up in the "snow ski capital of the South" and didn't even ski for the first time until I was 20. I'm glad my love of Hawaii shows here. You should see me sometime when a new acquaintance mentions Hawaii... I light up like a Christmas tree. :) @ Tim - Ah, another East coaster! I definitely agree that tourists need to be polite in Hawaii. I cringe to think of visitors trespassing. As often as I can, I try to educate visitors to be polite, respectful, and responsible when they vacation in Hawaii. Thanks for your first time comment here. @ Jerry - Oh my goodness! I'm so honored and grateful for your kind words. I'm totally speechless. @ Dave – What a blessed life you live to feel like you’ve been on vacation for 10 years. That’s tremendous! Mahalo for recommending GVH to your friends, family and colleagues. I’m honored!

@ Evelyn – I think everyone seems to take the great areas of their home state for granted. I have to admit there loads of great places that visitors to NC have seen and enjoyed that I’ve never seen. For example, I’ve never seen Cape Hatteras on the coast or Chimney Rock in the mountains. Heck, I grew up in the “snow ski capital of the South” and didn’t even ski for the first time until I was 20.

I’m glad my love of Hawaii shows here. You should see me sometime when a new acquaintance mentions Hawaii… I light up like a Christmas tree. :)

@ Tim – Ah, another East coaster! I definitely agree that tourists need to be polite in Hawaii. I cringe to think of visitors trespassing. As often as I can, I try to educate visitors to be polite, respectful, and responsible when they vacation in Hawaii. Thanks for your first time comment here.

@ Jerry – Oh my goodness! I’m so honored and grateful for your kind words. I’m totally speechless.

]]> By: jerry sullivan http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-6998 jerry sullivan Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:33:40 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-6998 Hi Sheila. Maybe Andy's comment is not a joke. You have done a great job of promoting Hawaii. It does not matter where you live these days. As long as you have a broadband connection to the internet, you can do a great job from almost anyplace on the planet. The real deal is having a true "passion" for your work. It is obvious that this is what you have. I am a long term Big Island resident and the truth is that you have done your homework and simply "get it". Keep up the great work and maybe our government tourist promotion agencies should have you on the payroll...jerry Hi Sheila. Maybe Andy’s comment is not a joke. You have done a great job of promoting Hawaii. It does not matter where you live these days. As long as you have a broadband connection to the internet, you can do a great job from almost anyplace on the planet. The real deal is having a true “passion” for your work. It is obvious that this is what you have. I am a long term Big Island resident and the truth is that you have done your homework and simply “get it”. Keep up the great work and maybe our government tourist promotion agencies should have you on the payroll…jerry

]]> By: Tim Aloi http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-6997 Tim Aloi Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:50:48 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-6997 I am a born again Mauian also. I reside in Richmond Va., but I live in Maui daily in my heart and mind. I know all the people commenting here wish they could just move there. I can not talk my wife into it. As for the travel industry and Hawaii visitor center they do a wonderful job of advertising and getting us to get interested but I feel they also are advertisement backed to the point that most people will only see 10% of what the Islands offer. It is a shame. I believe the islands offer so much more than what is easily found on the internet and the best parts are as usual buried by the overwhelming amount of ads by the big boys. I have a sight that tries to show people that Maui and Hawaii is getting lost in the normal resort areas and you have to go elsewhere to find the true Aloha. One more thought for all visitors please be aware you are the guest to all who live here please respect the privacy, right and land use of the residence of Hawaii as if you would like your respected should thousands of people come through your neighborhood a month. MA HALO and have safe and fun travels I am a born again Mauian also. I reside in Richmond Va., but I live in Maui daily in my heart and mind. I know all the people commenting here wish they could just move there. I can not talk my wife into it. As for the travel industry and Hawaii visitor center they do a wonderful job of advertising and getting us to get interested but I feel they also are advertisement backed to the point that most people will only see 10% of what the Islands offer. It is a shame. I believe the islands offer so much more than what is easily found on the internet and the best parts are as usual buried by the overwhelming amount of ads by the big boys. I have a sight that tries to show people that Maui and Hawaii is getting lost in the normal resort areas and you have to go elsewhere to find the true Aloha. One more thought for all visitors please be aware you are the guest to all who live here please respect the privacy, right and land use of the residence of Hawaii as if you would like your respected should thousands of people come through your neighborhood a month. MA HALO and have safe and fun travels

]]> By: Evelyn http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-6996 Evelyn Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:40:19 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-6996 The funny thing is that visitors try to soak up as much information as they can, along with the sun, and end up knowing more than the people who live here! I can say that because I have live on Oahu and have lived on Oahu all my life. As much as I hate to admit it, we (or rather, I) take things for granted. It was not until I started blogging that I realized just how important my home is to me and how devastating it would be to ever leave it. I continue to learn more about my home all the time. :) This blog, GoVisitHawaii.com, really is a great resource for travelers! Nice going Sheila! I appreciate your love of our home, your diligence, and your honest statements and opinions. Big hugs! The funny thing is that visitors try to soak up as much information as they can, along with the sun, and end up knowing more than the people who live here! I can say that because I have live on Oahu and have lived on Oahu all my life.

As much as I hate to admit it, we (or rather, I) take things for granted. It was not until I started blogging that I realized just how important my home is to me and how devastating it would be to ever leave it. I continue to learn more about my home all the time. :)

This blog, GoVisitHawaii.com, really is a great resource for travelers! Nice going Sheila! I appreciate your love of our home, your diligence, and your honest statements and opinions. Big hugs!

]]> By: Dave http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-6995 Dave Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:29:21 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-6995 I live on the island of Oahu. I moved here from Denver about 10 years ago and I still feel like I'm on vacation. Friends, family & business antecedences from the mainland ask me all the time for advice on planning a trip to Hawaii and I tell everyone to read this blog. I agree that not being a resident actually benefits your writing and helps you connect with your audience better than if you were a local. That's why I also recommend this blog to all of my friends in the local travel industry. I believe it helps to pay attention to what our actual visitors have to say, versus the usual industry insiders who may or may not be reading too many of their own press releases. I live on the island of Oahu. I moved here from Denver about 10 years ago and I still feel like I’m on vacation.

Friends, family & business antecedences from the mainland ask me all the time for advice on planning a trip to Hawaii and I tell everyone to read this blog.

I agree that not being a resident actually benefits your writing and helps you connect with your audience better than if you were a local.

That’s why I also recommend this blog to all of my friends in the local travel industry. I believe it helps to pay attention to what our actual visitors have to say, versus the usual industry insiders who may or may not be reading too many of their own press releases.

]]> By: Sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-6994 Sheila Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:19:08 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-6994 I'm commenting for a reader who e-mailed me who tells me that she lives in Orlando Florida. I’m commenting for a reader who e-mailed me who tells me that she lives in Orlando Florida.

]]> By: Sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-6992 Sheila Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:04:23 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-6992 @ David - Yeah we Hawaii addicts...um I mean visitors understand each other, don't we!? Ah and that explains the cow comments. :) Thanks for sharing where you live. @ Scott - Cool - a Mainlander who actually does live on an island! :) @ David – Yeah we Hawaii addicts…um I mean visitors understand each other, don’t we!? Ah and that explains the cow comments. :) Thanks for sharing where you live.

@ Scott – Cool – a Mainlander who actually does live on an island! :)

]]> By: Scott http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-6991 Scott Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:43:48 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-6991 I live on the actual island of Long Island :) My aunt and uncle live in Raleigh... I live on the actual island of Long Island :)

My aunt and uncle live in Raleigh…

]]> By: David http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-6990 David Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:41:14 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-6990 Oakdale, California, located about 90 miles east of San Francisco in California's fertile central valley. Oakdale is farming and cattle country. When I'm not working at my day job in the IT department of a local manufacturing company, we're cattle ranchers. (So now you know why I was so interested in those invisible cows you wrote about a while back) Our interest in Hawaii got started with a trip to the islands in 1985 and we've been back more times than I can remember. Maui is usually our destination. It's not too fast and not too slow and we really enjoy the whale watching. I completely agree with you that a visitor to the islands has a better perspective when writing a how-to for other visitors. Keep up the good work and more cow articles please ;) David Oakdale, California, located about 90 miles east of San Francisco in California’s fertile central valley. Oakdale is farming and cattle country. When I’m not working at my day job in the IT department of a local manufacturing company, we’re cattle ranchers. (So now you know why I was so interested in those invisible cows you wrote about a while back)

Our interest in Hawaii got started with a trip to the islands in 1985 and we’ve been back more times than I can remember. Maui is usually our destination. It’s not too fast and not too slow and we really enjoy the whale watching.

I completely agree with you that a visitor to the islands has a better perspective when writing a how-to for other visitors.

Keep up the good work and more cow articles please ;)

David

]]> By: Sheila http://www.govisithawaii.com/2008/06/26/where-do-i-live-on-hawaii/#comment-6985 Sheila Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:17:20 +0000 http://www.govisithawaii.com/?p=875#comment-6985 LOL Andy! LOL Andy!

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