Hawaii anyone? - Page 7

Not Afraid · 07-07-2006, 10:50 AM

We can have a meet at Encounters at LAX!

Moonliner · 07-07-2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

We can have a meet at Encounters at LAX!

I did seriously look at the possibility of sneaking out for a quick PoTC ride... but with the travel time to/from (it's middle of the day 12-5), time to clear the main gate, attraction wait time, having to re-clear security at lax, not to mention the cost of four passes, even I (and I think some of you know how obsessive I can be) was not able to tag that idea with a green light. I am half hoping the flight out to Hawaii will be delayed by a day

What's an "Encounters?"

€uroMeinke · 07-07-2006, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

What's an "Encounters?"

Theme Restaurant designed by former Immagineers

Stan4dSteph · 07-07-2006, 11:31 AM

Encounter is a nice place to meet folks.

Moonliner · 07-07-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Theme Restaurant designed by former Immagineers

Well ain't that just swankier than a pig in fresh mud.

Assuming they let kids in, it sounds like fun and unlike some people I could bring the entire clan. However we are coming through on a Sunday (July 30th) about 12:00 noon, so it might not be the best time for a quickie meet.

€uroMeinke · 07-07-2006, 11:42 AM

Kids are okay, and we've had meets there before for swankers in transit, so it shouldn't be an issue. You'll still have to do the airport security thing, but you'll be much closer to your flight than if you skip out to the park.

Moonliner · 07-11-2006, 04:02 PM

Heh, They grow up so fast. More or less.

Dad! While we are in Hawaii I want to learn to surf!

That sounds fine son, I'll see what I can find for you.

..... search, search....

OK, I found what looks like a good school right near our hotel. It's called 'Girls who surf' . They offer three hour lessons for beginners.

Dad! "Girls who surf?!?" I don't want to go there!!!

Son, Stop. Think. Hawaii. Girls. Bikinis.

Oh. I guess that will be ok.

Moonliner · 07-25-2006, 12:19 PM

So what's the LAST thing you worry about before a trip to Hawaii?

Yup, you go it. The Weather. Why even bother to check you know it's going to be beautiful. Hell the great weather is the reason you are going in the first place, paradise on earth and all that.

But being the compulsive over-planner I am, I checked. Today's headline is: "State Agencies prepare for Hurricane Daniel's arrival". Seesch.

Gemini Cricket · 07-25-2006, 12:27 PM

Some restaurants to try on O'ahu:

- Wailana Coffee House: It's in Waikiki but they have the best pancakes on earth. Seriously, I love this place. It's old, kitchy, the waitresses are crunchy but it's a great retro place.

- Zippy's: Just try it once. It's the hangout that everyone in Hawai'i goes to. It's open 24 hours, too. Their chili is one of their famous items. Another, to me anyway, are their bundt muffins that they sell in the bakery. Highly recommended.

- Hee Hing: In Kapahulu. Good Chinese food.

- Rainbow's: For a nitty gritty plate lunch. It's a local surfer hang out. Love it.

- Matsumoto's: Shave ice at the North Shore. The best shave ice. If their line's too long, Aoki's is just as good and is a couple of doors away.

- Kua A'ina Burger: Near Ward Warehouse near Ala Moana Beach Park. They have great burgers.

- Farmer's Market: Again, across the street from Ward Warehouse. They have Hawaiian food there... I dare you...

- Ono's Hawaiian Food: Kapahulu again. Authentic no frills Hawaiian food restaurant. They have poi. Yum yum, poi!

- Turtle Bay Hotel: On the North Shore, the hotel serves a great brunch on the weekends. It's pricey but the food is really, really good. Stay away from the Orange Roughy, though. They're almost extinct.

Alex · 07-25-2006, 12:39 PM

If you're going to eat in Waikiki, I preferred Eggs'n Things to Wailana Coffee House but they're both good.

The first place I ever ate in Hawaii was the Waikiki Sizzlers. Because it is open 24 hours and I got dropped off by the cab at 6 a.m. I wouldn't recommend you go out of your way to eat there, though.

I was going to recommend Sam Choy's little place on the Big Island but I can't find any listing for it and don't recall it's exact name and can't find a listing. I also see that Choy is no longer involved with the Poke Festival at the Hapuna Prince resort either. I hope he didn't close that restaurant; unlike his restaurants in Honolulu it had a good local feeling and the poke was really good.

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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Heh, They grow up so fast. More or less. Dad! While we are in Hawaii I want to learn to surf! That sounds fine son, I'll see what I can find for you. ..... search, search.... OK, I found what looks like a good school right near our hotel. It's called 'Girls who surf' . They offer three hour lessons for beginners. Dad! "Girls who surf?!?" I don't want to go there!!! Son, Stop. Think. Hawaii. Girls. Bikinis. Oh. I guess that will be ok. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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07-25-2006, 12:19 PM	#8
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	So what's the LAST thing you worry about before a trip to Hawaii? Yup, you go it. The Weather. Why even bother to check you know it's going to be beautiful. Hell the great weather is the reason you are going in the first place, paradise on earth and all that. But being the compulsive over-planner I am, I checked. Today's headline is: "State Agencies prepare for Hurricane Daniel's arrival". Seesch. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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07-25-2006, 12:27 PM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Some restaurants to try on O'ahu: - Wailana Coffee House: It's in Waikiki but they have the best pancakes on earth. Seriously, I love this place. It's old, kitchy, the waitresses are crunchy but it's a great retro place. - Zippy's: Just try it once. It's the hangout that everyone in Hawai'i goes to. It's open 24 hours, too. Their chili is one of their famous items. Another, to me anyway, are their bundt muffins that they sell in the bakery. Highly recommended. - Hee Hing: In Kapahulu. Good Chinese food. - Rainbow's: For a nitty gritty plate lunch. It's a local surfer hang out. Love it. - Matsumoto's: Shave ice at the North Shore. The best shave ice. If their line's too long, Aoki's is just as good and is a couple of doors away. - Kua A'ina Burger: Near Ward Warehouse near Ala Moana Beach Park. They have great burgers. - Farmer's Market: Again, across the street from Ward Warehouse. They have Hawaiian food there... I dare you... - Ono's Hawaiian Food: Kapahulu again. Authentic no frills Hawaiian food restaurant. They have poi. Yum yum, poi! - Turtle Bay Hotel: On the North Shore, the hotel serves a great brunch on the weekends. It's pricey but the food is really, really good. Stay away from the Orange Roughy, though. They're almost extinct.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	If you're going to eat in Waikiki, I preferred Eggs'n Things to Wailana Coffee House but they're both good. The first place I ever ate in Hawaii was the Waikiki Sizzlers. Because it is open 24 hours and I got dropped off by the cab at 6 a.m. I wouldn't recommend you go out of your way to eat there, though. I was going to recommend Sam Choy's little place on the Big Island but I can't find any listing for it and don't recall it's exact name and can't find a listing. I also see that Choy is no longer involved with the Poke Festival at the Hapuna Prince resort either. I hope he didn't close that restaurant; unlike his restaurants in Honolulu it had a good local feeling and the poke was really good.
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