My Kountdown is up to the girl that pulls the lotto numbers!! I am SO envious of all of you who have actual numbers on your Kountdowns. I hope you all have fabulous trips, chock full of great memories!!
Imaq: what's up with that. I addressed the Kauai countdown. Go there every day in my mind. Tucking my tail between my legs and sulking on the periperhy now.
Although I should add I have been toying with the idea of going 5 days early and going to another island now that I am on break from school till November 9 but am doubtful I can pull it off.
Icee I am trying... Our trip is a low budget one - I used miles for the tickets, timeshare for the week in Oahu ...I have a lot of Starwood points but am working on the flights... Here's to hoping I can get there!
Good gwad Kal.. you figure it out for me...my brain is on overload... all I can think about is the ocean breeze.. the mountains, the yummy fish, no kiddos (yes I admit it...happy to get away with just dh)... ahhhhh take me there NOW. Still toying with going early now that I have no school....
Aloha everyone..
Thanks for all your happy thoughts when I went to Kauai..
LOVE Kauai..plane leaving LAX while boarding the hydrolic pump went out..6 hour wait in LAX..got upgraded to first class...woooo hooo..got in at 3am!
They gave us $600 in free air coupons..I feel a new countdown coming up!
33 days until we arrive at Lihue - 10 days on the South Shore, Poipu area and 5 lovely days at the Hanalei Bay Resort, Bamboo Bldg. oceanfront with a fabulous view of Bali Hai! Any new restaurants in the past 3 years?
Its time that I got in on this.... I finally counted the DAYS, not just the months. And in 175 days, we will be touching down in Oahu, and 18 nights later flying back from Maui. That leaves lots of time for Kauai, in between, and I can't wait to get back there!!
(What does one have to do, to become a member of the Kauai Poultry Admiration Society?)
klq, We were in Hanalei in 2007 and Bar-a-cuda was still pretty new. Have you eaten there? I'd give it a try if you like small plates, great food, but fairly high prices.
Like you, we're spending the first part of our trip in the Poipu area (Omao) and I am looking forward to exploring the area some more. It has been several years since we've stayed down there. We'll be back in...285 days
kanunu, It will have been three years since out last time on the hell-hole by the time we finally get back. Too long!
148 long, slow, painful days until I'm sipping Pineapple Juice and Rum in Paradise! (134 of those spent Deployed to Afghanistan, so they'll be ESPECIALLY brutal!) The light at the end of the tunnel is blinding!
We booked our flight using miles a week ago for a last minute getaway at the end of October. Then we luckily found a great place to stay in Hanalei for 10 nights. But before we actually booked the cottage, our plans were put on hold and we thought we might have to reschedule. When it turned out that we could go ahead as planned, the place we wanted was taken. As a matter of fact, we couldn't find any place in Hanalei that we could afford, so we will be staying 2 nights at the Aston Makaiwa and 8 nights in Anini beach. I hear Anini beach is beautiful. I hope so! We'll be visiting Hanalei, but it's not the same as staying there. 12 days and counting......
Thanks i2!!! Glad to hear that. Here's hoping that the delay brings us a blessing in disguise. Don't get me wrong. It's hard for me to feel sorry for myself - considering our destination! It's just that I had dreamt of our return to that sleepy town and now we'll be trying something different, and more secluded. Maybe this visit we'll get out and explore the island a little more than we ever have before. Bring it on!
Anini beach is so gorgeous..you'll have fun no matter where you are Pilates.
wife wants me to buy her one of those great homes on the beach or across the street..
it's been a month since we got home and we miss it so much.
ksucat: Wow, this is great to hear. Thank you. Did you get your groceries in Princeville? I anticipate more cooking at "home" since it's pretty much all residential in Anini beach, right? Actually, we kind of like knowing what we're eating, so we're ok with eating in more often. You're the 4th person who has recently told me how much you like Anini beach. I look forward to having a lovely time. It's exciting! Only nine more days!
Pilates... looks like we're on da nor shore Kauai at the same time... maybe this calls for a gtg!!!
Email me and we'll swap phone info... maybe a glass of wine at the happy talk lounge or something along those lines...
hehehe. swissfamily2atcomcastdotnet.
BTW... the Foodland in Princeville is pretty much the only place for groceries on the nor shore. Make sure to sign up for the Makaii card for extra savings... and buy yourself a lovely cd on the way out. aaahhhhhh. almost aloha...
15 Days. I am traveling with a friend who has never been to Hawaii. It is always a special experience to introduce others to favorite spots, and see things anew through their eyes.
I plan on going June 2012 (thats what my daughter wants to do for hs graduation). So, around 900 days. I wonder if this post will still be active then?
abranz, everyone misses billyboy and I think he should come back as iamq3 and explain himself! Seriously, it all boiled down to one poster that he had finally just had enough of.
Kal and starrs.....have y'all both lost it? Dawn is on Oahu, NOT Kauai. This is a Kauai kountdown thread. The king of the k9's surely should have know this!
We are loving it.. rain and all - had a wonderful day on Oahu - sat through a timeshare presentation and I tell you what - if they would have had the Kauai Marriott available dh would have done it and yes, next year it would have been Kauai! But alas, they did not - and we do not have an extra 20,000 laying around anyway ..
Kal smooch....
Sorry for any confusion jojuice - I jumped in on the thread because there was no Oahu countdown and was just bursting with excitement... I think I will never go back to Europe... THIS is a vacation
One month 2 days until Mokihana, Moloa'a, Maha'ulepu, Mermaids and Monk seals.... Finally booked nonstop flight SeaTac TO Lihue. Return flight was booked 2 months ago. Go figure!
although I copy and paste all the time.....must be doing something wrong with Smiley! On laptop now will try my iMac later. Thanks for your advice and patience!
"BRING BACK THIN---BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
"BRING BACK THIN---BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
"BRING BACK THIN---BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
"BRING BACK THIN---BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
I kissed my niece so long yesterday. In a few hours she will be one the first step (to LA) on her trip to her new life in Hawaii. She will be there Thursday and does not intend to ever come back. She said if I want to see her again I have to come there. Such bad luck I have, huh? She even offered to pay my air fare.
Jeeman, hope you got some sunshine on Kauai! Past experiences have been warm and sunny in Nov but I've been reading about the recent rainfall and flooding in the Garden Island newspaper online, hopefully short-lived. We don't go til Dec 4 this year. Dark rainy and windy here in the Pacific North West so at least in Hawaii it's a WARM rain!
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I'll play!
56 Days til touchdown at LIH.
3 Days..
In three hundred more days I will feel like ksucat does today.
Been there 2 out of last 5 years in early Novemeber. Love it..Love it..Love it. Have a drink at Tahiti Nui in Hanalei for me.
I'll play too. 14 days to touchdown in LIH. Its' been 2 years and I need it......
LOL..bill..giddy for that hell hole!
Now, if I knew someone who had an extra bedroom in their posh rental maybe I could force myself to go in about 310 more days!
I would have 23 days, my dh & I were going Oct 3-11, but we had to postpone our trip.
Now we have a new countdown...225 days...we are going
April 24-May 2!
2 Days!!!
icee, you need to find yourself a rich Californian!
oooooh weeeeeeee, baby!! I'm looking your way!!
251 days for me!!
Eight days for us!!!!!! This will be our first time in Kauai and can't wait!
No plans yet...I need a Kountdown.
Time to have a talk with DH!!
Oahu countdown here
52 days... and I NEED it...
Ksucat - have a great time!
12 days!
icee, is that your stare I feel?
threehundredtwo!
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4 more days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
icee you definitely hooked a big one. Good luck.
86 and counting!!!!!!!
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This was my first summer in 3 years without a 2 week trip to Kauai. I can't wait to join this countdown...let's hope it's soon!
Oahu countdown here..... 13 days, 6 hours......
I CANNOT WAIT.
my apologies to RNcheryl for getting her post deleted. I truly am sorry. bbq, I'm staying with you!!!
My Kountdown is up to the girl that pulls the lotto numbers!! I am SO envious of all of you who have actual numbers on your Kountdowns. I hope you all have fabulous trips, chock full of great memories!!
Double, double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and cauldron bubble.
glinda? Do da good witches have bubbling cauldrons? I thought all you good witches floated around in bubbles and waved pretty magic wands.
glinda..
first post and idiotic one..this should be sent to the FBI..
This is implying something more sinister that I care to think about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXY1Yr8Alew
well bless my technicolor bubble
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IRe2HwMr2w
there's no place like home
there's no place like home
there's no place like home
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iamq made em delete it since it didn't follow the kountdown kriteria! So sorry Cheryl!
Now how many days til you go back to Kauai?....I'm thinking I may crash Bill and Marteen's party pad in July, 2010
Imaq: what's up with that. I addressed the Kauai countdown. Go there every day in my mind. Tucking my tail between my legs and sulking on the periperhy now.
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iamq....rncheryl did address the kountdown, but she also called out a name that when you look up in the sky you see all those twinkling thingies!!!!!!
btw, I wasn't planning on bringing the real icee with me
4 hours till takeoff!!!
Had to get one last post in..
Aloha to all..
Have a great trip, ksucat!
Aloha
Oh Ksucat have a GREAT trip!
50 days here
oh wow, mom.......I didn't realize you were going to Kauai also! I thought you were just going to Oahu....have fun!
Oh sorry... still Oahu ... I just cannot resist being in a Hawaii countdown
Although I should add I have been toying with the idea of going 5 days early and going to another island now that I am on break from school till November 9 but am doubtful I can pull it off.
Absolutely go early......you can pull it off!
Icee I am trying...
Our trip is a low budget one - I used miles for the tickets, timeshare for the week in Oahu ...I have a lot of Starwood points but am working on the flights... 
Here's to hoping I can get there!
glinda !! click those heels together !!!
I broke the 300 day barrier! twohundredninetytwodays!
It would be my pleasure to hold the barf bag for you, dearest dearheat sweetiekins.
Oh my auntie em... a last minute gift from heaven... 38 days to the nor shore garden isle... pinch me...
love y'all with great big aloha...
mak
Lil' mak!!!
GO BEARS! <mumble mumble mumble>
99!
Kus' back yet?
40 days till the we arrive at Ko Olina... counting the days my friends
At 40 you should have it down to the hours!
Good gwad Kal.. you figure it out for me...my brain is on overload... all I can think about is the ocean breeze.. the mountains, the yummy fish, no kiddos (yes I admit it...happy to get away with just dh)... ahhhhh take me there NOW. Still toying with going early now that I have no school....
Aloha everyone..
Thanks for all your happy thoughts when I went to Kauai..
LOVE Kauai..plane leaving LAX while boarding the hydrolic pump went out..6 hour wait in LAX..got upgraded to first class...woooo hooo..got in at 3am!
They gave us $600 in free air coupons..I feel a new countdown coming up!
23 hours until WE arrived at Ko Olina. I know it's not Kauai but.......
33 days until we arrive at Lihue - 10 days on the South Shore, Poipu area and 5 lovely days at the Hanalei Bay Resort, Bamboo Bldg. oceanfront with a fabulous view of Bali Hai! Any new restaurants in the past 3 years?
15 days in Kaua'i!?!
How boring...
klq...hope you're not disappointed in what you'll find in Poipu.
If we don't golf at Kiahuna or Poipu Bay we will prob skip Poipu this trip.
We are still recovering from the 3-4x we stayed 3 weeks on Kauai.
VERY hard to get back in the swing of things because we were so bored to death.
Ksucat - awesome!!!
Kona - report back - I am following you shortly after.
288! Boy the time is really passing quickly...
bbq! Muchos mahalos for your Hana help... can't wait!!
Big Kal... I wasn't going to mention it!
Exactly two months until touchdown at Lihue--much to be thankful for on Thanksgiving Day.
Its time that I got in on this.... I finally counted the DAYS, not just the months. And in 175 days, we will be touching down in Oahu, and 18 nights later flying back from Maui. That leaves lots of time for Kauai, in between, and I can't wait to get back there!!
(What does one have to do, to become a member of the Kauai Poultry Admiration Society?)
klq, We were in Hanalei in 2007 and Bar-a-cuda was still pretty new. Have you eaten there? I'd give it a try if you like small plates, great food, but fairly high prices.
Like you, we're spending the first part of our trip in the Poipu area (Omao) and I am looking forward to exploring the area some more. It has been several years since we've stayed down there. We'll be back in...285 days
kanunu, It will have been three years since out last time on the hell-hole by the time we finally get back. Too long!
iamq, we were there in May.......and, trust me....it's still a hell hole y'all!
Go on back to Maui again!
Icee, when you going back?
iamq.......never!
Well, maybe 2011 and then 2013 for the BIG Birthday. I never knew I could be so excited to turn 30!!
smooches
And I just turned 21!
That's correct, iamq! I am five years older than you....so when you turn 25, I will be 30!!! Dontcha love this new math?
You mean you are NOT 21????
I kan't kount.
148 long, slow, painful days until I'm sipping Pineapple Juice and Rum in Paradise! (134 of those spent Deployed to Afghanistan, so they'll be ESPECIALLY brutal!) The light at the end of the tunnel is blinding!
31 days... sigh.
Happy Halloween, mak!!
It will be a howlin day for sure!!!
I tried to do a last minute getaway to see you there in May... just didn't work out. So, here we go.
Aloha awaits...
~smooch~
32 days till Oahu....
Hooray for October 1st. Now I can say "NEXT MONTH I am going to Kauai!".
36 more days.
14!!!
Celebrate good times comaawn!!!
16 days till we take off for Oahu!!!
We booked our flight using miles a week ago for a last minute getaway at the end of October. Then we luckily found a great place to stay in Hanalei for 10 nights. But before we actually booked the cottage, our plans were put on hold and we thought we might have to reschedule. When it turned out that we could go ahead as planned, the place we wanted was taken. As a matter of fact, we couldn't find any place in Hanalei that we could afford, so we will be staying 2 nights at the Aston Makaiwa and 8 nights in Anini beach. I hear Anini beach is beautiful. I hope so! We'll be visiting Hanalei, but it's not the same as staying there. 12 days and counting......
Pilates, after the lighthouse, Anini Beach is my favorite Kauai hang out!
Thanks i2!!! Glad to hear that. Here's hoping that the delay brings us a blessing in disguise. Don't get me wrong. It's hard for me to feel sorry for myself - considering our destination! It's just that I had dreamt of our return to that sleepy town and now we'll be trying something different, and more secluded. Maybe this visit we'll get out and explore the island a little more than we ever have before. Bring it on!
From 86 days down to 48 flew by so quickly. Still need to find a deal on a long term car rental!
13 days!!!!
Anini beach is so gorgeous..you'll have fun no matter where you are Pilates.
wife wants me to buy her one of those great homes on the beach or across the street..
it's been a month since we got home and we miss it so much.
ksucat: Wow, this is great to hear. Thank you. Did you get your groceries in Princeville? I anticipate more cooking at "home" since it's pretty much all residential in Anini beach, right? Actually, we kind of like knowing what we're eating, so we're ok with eating in more often. You're the 4th person who has recently told me how much you like Anini beach. I look forward to having a lovely time. It's exciting! Only nine more days!
Pilates... looks like we're on da nor shore Kauai at the same time... maybe this calls for a gtg!!!
Email me and we'll swap phone info... maybe a glass of wine at the happy talk lounge or something along those lines...
hehehe. swissfamily2atcomcastdotnet.
BTW... the Foodland in Princeville is pretty much the only place for groceries on the nor shore. Make sure to sign up for the Makaii card for extra savings... and buy yourself a lovely cd on the way out. aaahhhhhh. almost aloha...
dreamin aloha withyah darlin'
mak
15 Days. I am traveling with a friend who has never been to Hawaii. It is always a special experience to introduce others to favorite spots, and see things anew through their eyes.
Barbara - Hawaii is so magical and Kauai the most (for me) I could not get our timeshare on Kauai so Oahu it is - and I will take it!
11 days!
Anyone up for a gtg on Kauai, first week of November??
Makai1 - I will be on Oahu or would!
MomDD... you should gtg w/ MelissaHI and icuy! They're terrific! Have a great time on O'ahu!
Aloha
Makai - I hope I can!!
59 more days until we arrive on Kauai!!
I am in single digits now...only 9 more days until Kauai.
Barbara... 5 nights till Oahu here!!!!
where has Bill been? ....
Has the old
found another hell hole 
I plan on going June 2012 (thats what my daughter wants to do for hs graduation). So, around 900 days. I wonder if this post will still be active then?
Bill don't live here anymore!
If Bill will email me with his kountdown, I will gladly post it!
where did iamq/bill go?
we miss him!!!
Let him know he is missed. I hope all is well.
Can we find him somewhere else? I miss his excellent contributions to this forum.
spirobulldog what a hoot! Keep her going ttt for 2.5 years...
bbq will be back... he'll be happy to be missed.
he must be taking siesta...
or maybe he's busy making his costume...
hmmmmmmm
Barbara5353, iamq wants you to know that you can find him over on tripadvisor.com from time to time! He's well and happy and busy!
A little dirty birdie told me that iamq will be on the hell hole in 262 more days!
iceeu2,
why did billy give up on fodors? i miss him
abranz, everyone misses billyboy and I think he should come back as iamq3 and explain himself! Seriously, it all boiled down to one poster that he had finally just had enough of.
Fiddy eight...........
abranz, that poster that he had enough of just had the nerve to post!!! tick tock!!! hehehehehehehe
You guys think if I keep up the nonsense that iamq will come back and straighten me out so I don't keep on keeping on making things up?????
Have a blast, Dawn! Plan to go back next Christmas and we'll see you there!
Dawn is long gone....she was in seat 3B with a crying baby in seat 2B..........
Not anymorrrrrrre.
Posting some great pix now...<siiiiiigh>
I keeep getting FB mssgs from Small Town Coffee on Kauai.
DOUBLE siiiiiiiigh!
The pictures ARE great!
But, she'll be back to this thread at some point.
And, I'm still hoping they have a blast!
Kal and starrs.....have y'all both lost it?
Dawn is on Oahu, NOT Kauai. This is a Kauai kountdown thread. The king of the k9's surely should have know this!
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Oops, Small Town Coffee IS on Kauai!!
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417 days until the next trip, visiting 3 islands during the holidays!
Dawn, try to get back next year if you can
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This thread is very confusing. I thought it was about posting a Kauai countdown. If that is what it is, my countdown is 14 more days.
I AM on Oahu & am very excited
We are loving it.. rain and all - had a wonderful day on Oahu - sat through a timeshare presentation and I tell you what - if they would have had the Kauai Marriott available dh would have done it and yes, next year it would have been Kauai! But alas, they did not - and we do not have an extra 20,000 laying around anyway ..
Kal smooch....
Sorry for any confusion jojuice - I jumped in on the thread because there was no Oahu countdown and was just bursting with excitement... I think I will never go back to Europe... THIS is a vacation
M DDT......
who loves yah and I wanna see a "non-tan line" when you get back!
58 mo' days and I have my reservations, air fare and new camera already.
316 until we go to Italy.
284 until we go to Chicago.
169 to SF
1 day until I poop again.
One month 2 days until Mokihana, Moloa'a, Maha'ulepu, Mermaids and Monk seals.... Finally booked nonstop flight SeaTac TO Lihue. Return flight was booked 2 months ago. Go figure!
Kal
almost sinful!!!!!
Headed to Roy's... I have to tell ya - this feels gooooooooddddddddddddddd.....
Haven't mastered the Emoticons.....do they work on a Mac?
http://www.fodors.com/community/smileys/
cut n paste the same way????
D...as mentioned on FB..yer KILLIN' me!!!
Think Smiley Central is only for Windows...
Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaal.........can you not read K A U A I.....this says K A U A I kountdown..........got it?
We know you made all those other trips up!
jojo, go to "smiley central", find the smiley you want to use and copy/paste it .. that is what I do with my Mac...or memorize the ones you like
: ) =
: O =
(( K )) =
(( & )) =
OOPs....
snort ! (( Y )) =
: ) Thanks Scarlett!
OOPs, better try again!
Yes I'm blushing,,,,, it DID work! Thanks guys
sobbing... on my way home..sitting at the airport.... booooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
How many days now iamq??
Will you see my friend gyppie there?
In my best Cheech and Chong imitation..."iamq"...iamq's not here.
Fiddy two here....
I forgot
"BRING BACK THIN---BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
"BRING BACK THIN---BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
"BRING BACK THIN---BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
"BRING BACK THIN---BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
I kissed my niece so long yesterday. In a few hours she will be one the first step (to LA) on her trip to her new life in Hawaii. She will be there Thursday and does not intend to ever come back. She said if I want to see her again I have to come there. Such bad luck I have, huh? She even offered to pay my air fare.
Leaving friday for Kauai and staying at the Marriott until Wednesday. Then we have 4 days in Honolulu. Anyone else going from the 13-18th?
Jeeman, hope you got some sunshine on Kauai! Past experiences have been warm and sunny in Nov but I've been reading about the recent rainfall and flooding in the Garden Island newspaper online, hopefully short-lived. We don't go til Dec 4 this year. Dark rainy and windy here in the Pacific North West so at least in Hawaii it's a WARM rain!
Will you send a Trip Report?
a new old fodorite?
One more day . . . Kauai is certainly something to be thankful for.
Scootoir, have a wonderful time!
Ahhhhh...can't wait to type "one more day"....
We are down to 35.
BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
BRING BACK IAMQ!!!
THIRTYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!
And not a moment too soon.
And we just had dinner this past Sat night with Iamq and 'teen.
STAY AWAY IAMQ!!!
STAY AWAY IAMQ!!!
STAY AWAY IAMQ!!!
STAY AWAY IAMQ!!!
STAY AWAY IAMQ!!!
STAY AWAY IAMQ!!!
STAY AWAY IAMQ!!!
STAY AWAY IAMQ!!!
ahhhhhhhh, I so miss billyboyq...well, not really, but kinda sorta!!!!
3 more sleeps!!!
I'm there already.....