flashdog_1 Posted November 15, 2009 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I've read that Walmart does, but want to know about ABC. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladykiane Posted November 15, 2009 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2009 ABC stores sell shell leis and those made from artificial flowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted November 15, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Thanks. Are they cheesy? ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted November 15, 2009 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Thanks. Are they cheesy? ha yes. If you are going to have any time for walking around Chinatown, you can pick up beautiful leis for $5-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted November 15, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Thanks, Pizza Lady! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladykiane Posted November 16, 2009 #6 Share Posted November 16, 2009 If you don't have time to go to China Town, the grocery stores also have nice fresh flower lei. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pspercy Posted November 18, 2009 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2009 ABC stores sell just about everything:) You can get a free shell lei just by stepping inside a Hilo Hattie store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted November 18, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted November 18, 2009 If you don't have time to go to China Town, the grocery stores also have nice fresh flower lei. And in relation to Courtyard Marriott, where would a grocery store be? We'll be on foot, no rental car. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circee Posted November 19, 2009 #9 Share Posted November 19, 2009 How long will a fresh flower lei last, and what can I do to preserve one? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladykiane Posted November 19, 2009 #10 Share Posted November 19, 2009 You can take the bus to Ala Moana Shopping Center, there's a Foodland there. A fresh flower lei can usually last 2 days, but you must keep it in the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted November 19, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Thanks. Not sure if we have time to go shopping or how important a lei is. We're just gonna try to recover from the flight, and "do" Oahu after the cruise. We will have a fridge on the ship, though, should we come across one. If you have any views as an islander about the lei and the visitor's experience, I'd love to hear it, ladykiane. When I was a little girl in the 40s and 50s it seemed to be a big deal, and something authentic, you know, being welcomed to Hawaii. Is it still? I'm wondering if there's anything symbolic as well as real in the gesture of "lei-ing" someone in greeting. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted November 19, 2009 #12 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Flashdog, how about a lovely bouquet of exotic flowers? The cruise pier in Hilo has several vendors selling flowers with birds of paradise and other gorgeous flowers which are very inexpensive. If I remember correctly, you could get something lovely for $10-15 and they delivered it to the ship. It would be in your room when you get back on board. That would last the entire cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn R Posted November 19, 2009 #13 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Do buy a fresh lei every time you get the chance. They are very authenitic and very Hawaiian. The people of Hawaii wear them all the time. Plumeria is very common, inexpensive and fragrant. Wear is for a few hours and save the plastic bag it came in. When you put it in the fridge, put it in the bag, blow the bag up (carbon dioxide preserves it a little longer) and put the bag in the fridge. I will last several days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladykiane Posted November 20, 2009 #14 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Flashdog 1, we enjoy presenting our guests with a lei. I usually buy the kukui nut lei so my guests will have something to to take home to remind them of their visit here. Leis are given for all occasions, birthdays, graduations, etc. This is just a friendly way to say ALOHA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted November 20, 2009 Author #15 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Flashdog 1, we enjoy presenting our guests with a lei. I usually buy the kukui nut lei so my guests will have something to to take home to remind them of their visit here. Leis are given for all occasions, birthdays, graduations, etc. This is just a friendly way to say ALOHA. Thanks for responding ladykiane. I was under the impression the nut leis were for men and the flowers for women but I guess not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladykiane Posted November 20, 2009 #16 Share Posted November 20, 2009 You are welcome Flashdog. There are some beautiful nut leis for women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdmanBilly Posted November 21, 2009 #17 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks. Not sure if we have time to go shopping or how important a lei is. We're just gonna try to recover from the flight, and "do" Oahu after the cruise. We will have a fridge on the ship, though, should we come across one. If you have any views as an islander about the lei and the visitor's experience, I'd love to hear it, ladykiane. When I was a little girl in the 40s and 50s it seemed to be a big deal, and something authentic, you know, being welcomed to Hawaii. Is it still? I'm wondering if there's anything symbolic as well as real in the gesture of "lei-ing" someone in greeting. Thanks again. Another thing to keep in mind is that do not give a "closed lei" to somebody that is pregnant. To make a long explanation short, a closed lei symbolizes the umbilical cord choking the child inside the womb. This actually may not pertain to you but just something culturally that the local Hawaiians practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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