A Word of Thanks to Our Resident Hawaiians

[SweetEmi]

Jen: Stop by the hospital when you're here and check it out! Then you can have them call me and I'll come up and meet ya. You'd need my last name though because they wouldn't have a clue who SweetEmi was....lol! But if you asked the right people and spelled the Emi part - they would know.

 

Aloha,

Emi

 

NCL Star-08/31/03 in Hawaii!

NCL Star-11/13/04 to Mexico!

Alaska summer 2005!

[ERtraumanurse]

Emi that sounds wonderful I would love to see a Hawaii hospital - maybe get some info for later

 

I told my hubby - an dif we have the time for sure we will come and check it out

 

Aloha

Jen

 

Norwiegan Wind - to Hawaii - ahhhh Paradise

[MOMofONE]

I must add my Mahalo too!

I have printed pages of advice from the "Aloha Ambassadors" here at the Hawaii boards!

Couldn't fathom visiting these ports without the generosity of their time and thoughtfulness.

 

I agree whole-heartedly with all previous comments, but herb's really struck a cord when he said:

"The nice thing is that each and every question is answered in a polite and respectful manner. Not once have I noticed a reply that could somehow be construed as a "flaming" remark."

Even the most helpful threads often manage to start a war of words or instigate a curt "been there-done that" attitude. But this thread is the only exception to that generality.

 

 

Thank you MidtheNight for opening this topic to a well deserved group.

Thank you bug_dan for posting the Aloha Law link - am sharing with my fellow Pride of Aloha passengers.

 

If I provide just 1/1,000,000th of equally valuable information, by sharing my experience post-cruise, I will be honored for the opportunity to help perpetuate the Aloha Spirit here at Cruise Critic.

 

A Million Mahalos,

Tina

[SweetEmi]

Jen - Email me...SweetEmi1958@hotmail.com - I'll give you me email addy. We are a pretty small hospital but full of Aloha and we are all Ohana there (family). Everything isn't always rosy, but what family ever is...lol!

 

Aloha! And again, thank you all for your kindness.

 

Emi

 

NCL Star-08/31/03 in Hawaii!

NCL Star-11/13/04 to Mexico!

Alaska summer 2005!

[spleen93]

Ditto, ditto ... now I'm expecting cruise reports from all of you posting since you're saying you want to give back.

 

Spleen

 

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[Suebee]

That is the payoff for us...to hear how the vacations went!

Sue

 

NCL Star 1/04

What's Next? Alaska 2005 - Ask me about an official CC group!

[me4me]

Suebee, where in Boston? Use to live just north of Boston but now living in ME.

 

until hawaii honeymoon cruise!!

 

[MidtheNight]

bug_dan-

What a great link! Going to try to make that a part of my attitude here in FLA year round (not just off season)...it will be a difficult task (just one word explains that... snowbirds!)....but I'm willing to give it a 110% effort.

 

Actually it did make me stop and think about me being the "tourist" whenever we travel and I for one will definately bring the Aloha spirit with me on this and every future trip regardless of where I go. I even printed it out and placed a copy under the glass on my desk at work to make me remember it. Thanks again for that great link!

 

Sailin' on the Wind 5/29/04

 

[Suebee]

Me4Me - I grew up in Dedham (just S-west of Boston). We lived in the Waltham/lexington area for a time too. I have land in Dover, NH now that we will build on later. I have family living in Peabody too.

 

NCL Star 1/04

What's Next? Alaska 2005 - Ask me about an official CC group!

[SweetEmi]

I know about those snowbirds, they fly West also...

 

Emi

 

NCL Star-08/31/03 in Hawaii!

NCL Star-11/13/04 to Mexico!

Alaska summer 2005!

[me4me]

Suebee - what a small world. I was in Melrose and Revere. Dover isn't that far from me! But just curious - why would you want to leave Hawaii?? I have never been but from what I have seen and read I can't imagine wanting to be here in the winter time!!

 

until hawaii honeymoon cruise!!

 

[Suebee]

Me4Me-

We are military and moving is part of the job description.

My question for others is....why would you ever want to leave the glorious autumn of New England? Born and raised New Englander...I love the changing seasons. Yes the weather is nice here but an awful lot like living in june and July all year round!

To be fair...some people are summer people, some winter...I love changing seasons.

 

NCL Star 1/04

What's Next? Alaska 2005 - Ask me about an official CC group!

[gardencat]

I can't wait to visit Hawaii again, I was there (Oahu and Maui) 20 years ago just for 10 days and thought it was paradise.

I must admit though that I too would miss the changing seasons. No matter how much I look forward to the warm weather and return of the flowers every spring I also look forward to the crisp days of autumn and a reprive from the hot sticky feeling of summer every fall.

Guess I'm one of those people with a short attention span who needs constant stimulation Also I think it would be harder to go to work in Hawaii. When your living in paradise how do you talk yourself into getting up and doing the old 9 to 5?

[spleen93]

Just think to yourself, "If I don't go to work, I can't afford to live here" ... it gets you up and going.

 

On the note of New England, Suebee - you want to give me any recommendations as to where to visit while we're in Boston and Bar Harbor, ME?

 

Spleen

 

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[me4me]

Spleen - what types of activities are you looking to do? How far are you willing to travel to see sites, etc? Between Boston and Bar Harbor is quite a distance.

 

SueBee - I too like the changing seasons which is why I moved back here. The winters could be a little shorter though.

 

until hawaii honeymoon cruise!!

 

[gardencat]

Yes, Spleen I see the truth in that. Sort of similar to what gets me up at 6 in the morning during a blizzard to dig my car out of the snow. In my case though it's more a case of "If I don't go to work I can't afford to pay the heating bill!" [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif[/img] Notice the blue color of the little guy)

[Suebee]

Spleen, if you still have my email, send me one and we can discuss Boston more extensively.

Boston is called the walking city...completely different from Honolulu and full of our nation's history. Depending on your likes, you will find more than enough to do. I can give restaurant ideas too.

To all, that is what makes Hawaii the perfect destination....it is so unlike where people on the mainland lives that it is a true getaway. Especially from those Nothern Winters!

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What's Next? Alaska 2005 - Ask me about an official CC group!

[spleen93]

You guys crack me up ... [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img]

I'm on a cruise guys ... so I'll be in Boston one day and the next day in Bar Harbor. So it's essentially what's walkable distance from the port.

Suebee, I'll look for your old email and email you ...

Spleen

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[me4me]

Suebee & Spleen - if you need more info on Boston or Bar Harbor, Maine send me an e-mail. I would be happy to help.

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[eurodl]

Better late than never [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] I'd like to add my thanks to those above. I don't cruise to Hawaii until Feb '05 but have found the information from our resident Hawaiians to be priceless. I can't wait to put it to good use! Aloha [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]

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Island Princess - Hawaii
Feb 2005

Pacific Princess - Alaska
June 2003

[cantw8]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Toni

Infinity Hawaii 2004
Galaxy 2003
Voyager 2002
Explorer 2001

[bobnsandi]

We have not recently been watching
the boards, but are always happy
to answer questions, too. We
live on Maui, and had the pleasure
of meeting some of these great folks
from the Islands.

Bob and Sandi Swanson

rds [at] swansongrp [dot] com

Our most recent Norwegian Star trip:

[url="http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/star_1203/"]http://www219.pair.com/swansonr/star_1203/[/url]

Our next cruise should be on the Legend
of the Seas, Dec 2004, San Diego to
Fort Lauderdale. Any RCCL cruisers are
welcome to give us some advice for this
ship.

June & Dec '03 [I]Norwegian Star[/I]
June '00 [I]Columbia[/I] / [I]Matanuska[/I]
Mar '97 [I]Star Clipper[/I]
Oct '81 [I]Azure Seas[/I]

[SweetEmi]

Wow! Sandi sounds like a wonderful trip...glad you'll be able to do the Panama Canal finally....(yeah? - I'm soooo awful at geography).

Emi [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_cool.gif[/img]

NCL Star-08/31/03 in Hawaii!
NCL Star-11/13/04 to Mexico!
Alaska summer 2005!

[spleen93]

I'd love to do the Canal one of these days ... (sigh) Just need to find the time.

Spleen

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[me4me]

Spleen - this site might help with your decisions in ME. [url="http://www.barharbormaine.com"]www.barharbormaine.com[/url]

Depending on your preferences you might want to try Arcadia and/or Cadillac mountain. Lobster meal a must and cheaper at lunch time.

In Boston you may want to try Fanueil Hall (aka Quincy Market)[url="http://www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com"]www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com[/url]

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