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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: Mr. Gundam on July 15, 2009, 11:29:15 PM

Title: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 15, 2009, 11:29:15 PM: I figured I'd make a thread like Boogie, in the off chance that someone here has been to Oahu recently. We're going to be there from August 12th to the 18th. Staying on Waikiki Beach, but also renting a car so we can get the hell away from all the other tourists when we've had our fill. My wife hasn't been, and the last time I was there was 1994, so obviously I'm older now and things have changed. My best friend lives there, so I'm sure he'll have some recommendations, but has anyone been there and know of good non-touristy stuff? Restaurants? Hikes? Beaches?
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Post by: Ganhyun on July 15, 2009, 11:39:10 PM: don't have any advice, but take lots of pictures and have alot of fun man!
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Post by: Saint Cornelius on July 15, 2009, 11:40:09 PM: LOL I haven't been there since 94 either! All I can say is, check out Fernandez Fun Factory (which probably no longer exists - a cursory glance at google confirms my suspicions) and get yourself a shaved ice at some point in the trip. Also, get some portugese sausage with eggs for breakfast.
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Post by: ch1nchilla on July 15, 2009, 11:45:05 PM: I was in Hawaii for Christmas 07.

The tonkatsu place next to the Embassy Suites is victory, and the Italian restaurant next to that is awesome too. And uh, drive to the north shore, cuz it's a cool drive and you get to see some crazy surfing (at least I did when I was there). Lock your car when you get there. There's also some famous Hawaiian food van on the North shore, which was pretty good, maybe not worth the epic wait.

That's about it from me. The last time I was in Hawaii I spent 2 days dicking around in Oahu (was awesome), one day on Maui (saw Tom Arnold, who was super hammered at noon at the Four Seasons, awesome), and the rest just reprehensibly drunk on a fucking cruise ship with intermittent stops around the other islands.
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Post by: The Fake Shemp on July 15, 2009, 11:55:43 PM: Boogie's trip is more exciting
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Post by: Tauntaun on July 16, 2009, 12:08:27 AM: Find a private beach, bang away, that is all. :tauntaun
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Post by: lennedsay on July 16, 2009, 01:45:51 AM: Watch out for crabs. :teehee
Title: Re: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 16, 2009, 02:01:37 AM: Quote from: ch1nchilla on July 15, 2009, 11:45:05 PM
I was in Hawaii for Christmas 07.

The tonkatsu place next to the Embassy Suites is victory, and the Italian restaurant next to that is awesome too. And uh, drive to the north shore, cuz it's a cool drive and you get to see some crazy surfing (at least I did when I was there). Lock your car when you get there. There's also some famous Hawaiian food van on the North shore, which was pretty good, maybe not worth the epic wait.

Thanks! We're planning on driving up to the North Shore and snorkeling and seeing the sea turtles on the beach.

Quote from: Willco
Boogie's trip is more exciting

While Boogie's trip will indeed be exciting, it will not have crazy hotel sex.

Quote from: Tauntaun on July 16, 2009, 12:08:27 AM
Find a private beach, bang away, that is all. :tauntaun

Yes, sir! :american
Title: Re: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: The Fake Shemp on July 16, 2009, 02:38:16 AM: You're married.

... the sex isn't going to be that crazy.
Title: Re: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 16, 2009, 02:42:16 AM: Quote from: Willco on July 16, 2009, 02:38:16 AM
You're married.

... the sex isn't going to be that crazy.

You don't know us very well. :teehee
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Post by: The Fake Shemp on July 16, 2009, 02:54:17 AM: All I need to know is that you're married. The rules can't be broken.
Title: Re: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: CrystalGemini on July 16, 2009, 03:44:37 AM: Remember to bring that shampoo with SPF sunscreen... omg teh horrors!
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Post by: cool breeze on July 16, 2009, 03:51:29 AM: Hawaii is one of the few places I haven't been. I always end up going to Europe whenever I travel now. Munich in about a month :-\
Title: Re: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 16, 2009, 03:52:27 AM: Quote from: swaggaz on July 16, 2009, 03:51:29 AM
Hawaii is one of the few places I haven't been. I always end up going to Europe whenever I travel now. Munich in about a month :-\

I haven't seen much of the midwest and east coast US because all of my trips growing up were to Europe, Australia and the Middle East. Luckily I married someone from Nebraska so I've now been to a lot of the states in the middle.

We're doing a cheap quick trip to Hawaii right now, and a bigger overseas trip to Japan next April. After Japan we'll probably hit up Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and China before going to Russia and India.

Quote from: CrystalGemini on July 16, 2009, 03:44:37 AM
Remember to bring that shampoo with SPF sunscreen... omg teh horrors!

When I was in Kauai in 1993, I had to stay in the hotel room one whole day because I got burnt so bad on an overcast day. I was not a happy 13-year old.
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Post by: Rman on July 16, 2009, 03:59:06 AM: Have fun, man.
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Post by: CrystalGemini on July 16, 2009, 04:12:09 AM: Quote from: distantmantra on July 16, 2009, 03:52:27 AM
When I was in Kauai in 1993, I had to stay in the hotel room one whole day because I got burnt so bad on an overcast day. I was not a happy 13-year old.

Me too. I had to lay on my stomach with aloe vera all over my back. :'(

Oh yeah, bring aloe vera.
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Post by: Saint Cornelius on July 16, 2009, 12:28:03 PM: DO NOT FUCK WITH THE SAMOAN BRUDDAHS. "You like beef?" is not an invitation to a BBQ.
Title: Re: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: tehjaybo on July 16, 2009, 12:45:43 PM: Rent a jeep, not a car. More fun.
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Post by: Ganhyun on July 16, 2009, 01:04:49 PM: Quote from: Willco on July 16, 2009, 02:54:17 AM
All I need to know is that you're married. The rules can't be broken.

rules are made to be broken.
Title: Re: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: Robo on July 16, 2009, 01:45:13 PM: Quote from: Saint Cornelius on July 16, 2009, 12:28:03 PM
DO NOT FUCK WITH THE SAMOAN BRUDDAHS. "You like beef?" is not an invitation to a BBQ.

What is it an invitation to? ???
Title: Re: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: Saint Cornelius on July 16, 2009, 02:04:58 PM: An invitation to get ones' ass beat. "Beef" = fight in 'pidgeon'.

The correct response would be "hooo braddah, safe!". And then run.
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Post by: Cyanista on July 16, 2009, 02:21:53 PM: Unless you are me, then you bat your lashes and say "hot beef injection, pls".
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Post by: Saint Cornelius on July 16, 2009, 02:22:44 PM: And then you get your ass beat by a big samoan sistah!

PS damn you're randy, girl :-*
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Post by: The Fake Shemp on July 16, 2009, 02:48:25 PM: Maybe she meant beef literally, as in an injection of ground beef or prime rib.
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Post by: Saint Cornelius on July 16, 2009, 02:50:07 PM: Maybe. Post count +1, Willco.
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Post by: Cyanista on July 16, 2009, 02:55:35 PM: Mm prime rib injection of au jus!

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Title: Re: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: Saint Cornelius on July 16, 2009, 02:58:59 PM: (http://i26.tinypic.com/iddkxj.gif)
Title: Re: I'm going to Hawaii, bitches!
Post by: chronovore on July 17, 2009, 02:12:48 AM: There's a lot of beaches off Kalakaua Avenue, between Waikiki Beach but prior to Diamondhead. Just look for walkways toward the beach between the residences, and remember to be polite. It's quiet and nice without having to get out of Waikiki. Your best bet is to take your rental car and just tool out for the North Shore and stop anywhere that looks nice.

For food, if your wife is jonesing for good Japanese, try Jimbo's Udon. I've not been there in 12 years, but it was just fantastic when I was there; homemade broth and hand-pulled udon noodles.

And don't forget that most places allow you to bring your own drinks with a minor cover charge, so you can hit Safeway or whatever, get an armful of Sam Adams or a nice bottle of wine, and the restaurant will maybe charge your for a glass.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 17, 2009, 02:17:56 AM: Quote from: chronovore on July 17, 2009, 02:12:48 AM
For food, if your wife is jonesing for good Japanese, try Jimbo's Udon. I've not been there in 12 years, but it was just fantastic when I was there; homemade broth and hand-pulled udon noodles.

I'm up for all forms of Japanese food, but she primarily loves tempura and ramen. She's not a huge seafood fan, but does like a limited range of sushi. If there are any places with good tempura, I'm all ears. I've been reading through the reviews at Yelp, but they all rave about sushi and ignore pretty much everything else on the menus.
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Post by: GoofyGoober on July 17, 2009, 04:21:23 PM: For hikes "stair way to heaven is awesome", but if your not in reasonable shape, it's a death wish. If you got a flashlight the climb to diamond head is pretty.

I forget the name of the grocery store near the north shore but it's got awesome shaved ice. (it's famous, I want to say Matsumoto's)

For beaches north shore is great, especially the turtles. The east side, I forget that parks name, but you can swim and feed the tropical fish. Last I was there in '03 I think I had a better experience on a tourist snorkeling boat then that park. But your there a short time.

I don't know if it still exists but the Wiki Grill, near the denny's close to Wiki beach, had an awesome fish sammich and $1 mai-tais.

It might have gained popularity with the tourists, but the Swap meet at Aloha Stadium is nice to get cheap goods and local fruit/nuts.
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Post by: Diunx on July 17, 2009, 06:00:11 PM: Meh, I already live in the Caribbean.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on July 17, 2009, 06:39:04 PM: I remember when Hawaii still had Mos Burger. That was awesome.