..or lurking neighbors? alOha, kal and condolences on your recent return.
Strange thing, but we were thinking of moving our autumnal jump a bit, well, closer to now. I've been around in summer a couple times, but never in mar-may months. What kind differences you seasoned k lovers noticing? mahalo, peeps.

I'2,

Tain't this FUN?

My loco moco probably can't compare to Kal's, so let's not go there. I don't even like loco moco. Actually, I ordered loco moco without the moco (eggs) and it reminded me of something my mother used to make. :-&

You did not mention that you've changed your dates of going so we can meet. You did change them didn't you?

Looks like I'm getting the Gillin Beach House for that week in April. They have to confirm the opening, but it looks GOOD. That's PM's favorite spot on the island.

-Bill

iamq, how are you going to surprise PM? Can you really keep a secret? And, how are you going to keep it from him when you go to get your passports? You do need a passport for Hawaii, yeah? And, what about exchanging money? Will you do all of that at the airport?

We will either go mid to late March of 2007 or in November of 2007. I looked today and Easter is the first weekend of April, so you better get your ressies made when you can!

I think this time we will just get us a condo and eat all of our meals there since Kauai has such lousy restaurants.

And another thing...should we all take umbrellas or can you buy them there? Cause I think the real icee's son and dil will go with us on this trip and I don't want their tatoos to get ruined by all the rain.

Should we stay north or south? Or east or west?..

I am so confused 8-}

Is it me, or somebody had a coupla beers too many :-p

I'2,

Sounds like you need to post your questions on one of them travel forums where there are people who jump at the opportunity to solve your travel problems for you. I think tripadvisor has one.

GO IN LATE MARCH! GO IN LATE MARCH!

-Bill

So good to hear K-9 banter again. It's been a long drought.

Since it's north in summer and south in winter, is it east in spring and west in fall? Ya do want to follow the rules, ya know.

Kal, I know you're probably way past the whole tacky trip report thing, but I sure would LOVE to read yours over my loco moco in the morning.

Well...........Peter may not like us....but, what the hay!

And, Faina, I know you are not referring to me since I don't drink beer during the week!

ok...calm down and go to another place.

and, Kal, just what was that on top of your loco moco...it really did look like a portabella mushroom!

I'm outta here......another time gang!

i'2((r))

lvk!
EVERYBODY counts in the Kauai Klique!
Already did Part One of the TR...pretty e-z to find. :-B
I'm still editing some 300+ pix of me eating and drinking and Mrs Kal laffin' at me for 21 straight days. Hey! I was in the zone...what can I say. :O) :@)

It was pure joy to hear her laff again. Loooong year! :'(

Sea_wahine,
Yeah...it's really great to be back.
:^o:^o:^o:^o:^o

I would love to see Kauai in May-ish.
We may go over May/June for Mrs Kal's b'day and "A Taste of Kauai" festival down by Smith's...and to see if The Sand Bar is finally re-opened.

Only saw about 3-4 whales this trip, durnit!!!

Faina2-No such thang as too much beer!

Crazy4-As mentioned before, easy to find.
Good news/bad news is a new resort is starting up on the Westside.

I'2-It's the regular patty with an egg on top...and a ton of gravyyyyyyyyyyyy!

MelHI and I split a TERRIFIC portabella at Longhi's. Pesto and some great cheese..they have very good bread to sop up the pesto, too. =P~
Nice to know Mels is a "dipper" too!
I'm an ursa major...BIG DIPPER! ;)

331 mo' days...unless we go in May!
:-X

Kal, I went to Sidestreet last night and had an EFFEN martini in your (& Mrs. Kal;s) honor! Next time you come back, we could try there....no ambience, no view, but super popular with locals. The place was packed for a Monday night.

Kal- well of course there's room!! Come on and jump into our suitcase!!
while talking of room...we need some in LA...on our return.....(if we decided to return...) for a long layover....

and something else...can one of you insiders arrange for Wishing Well to be open whenever we pass by?

Toss a coin in every fountain you see up until your
trip and maybe you'll catch Wishing Well open. It was a
pretty elusive number on our last trip, too. This does, however, make me want it all the more!

F,
Here's to wishing you well!!!

Mels, Did you see my Effen pictures yet? :-"

Your photos made me want to go right over the Tradewinds for an effen screwdriver!

I am thrilled to see this thread get new legs...I have LMAO at those in the "KLUB" for months while planning my March '06 nannananna..:) You folks are the best, and your passion for Kauai is contagious. Glad to hear they are closing for maintenance...after we leave of course!!!I will make sure that I leave YOUR playground in the same condition in which I found it~~~~Adieu PS>>>you are the same folks that might read about the "fat girl" that fell off a ledge while hiking, proportedly drinking lava flows~~~~tish tish...:)

Oh, that lava flow sound delicious:

1 oz light rum
1 oz Malibu® coconut rum
2 oz strawberries
1 banana
2 oz pineapple juice
2 oz coconut cream

And I don't care if I will fall off anything after this one!!

Kal,

I loved your Effen pictures. You guys sure do eat a lot! Did the testamints taste "heavenly"? :-d

I am forever jealous of anyone who can spend more time on Kaua'i than me. :((

-Bill

We had been planning to go to Kauai ~:>, but when I read here that it was closed I immediately changed our plans to Maui.

Thank goodness for Fodors! =D>

We could've been making a huge mistake if it wasn't for the up-to-date info available by regulars such as Kal! :o)

Only 9 mo' days to the best island. ;-)

Thank goodness for sharing your research results, Kal. I am so glad he saved you, DB!!!!!!!((r))

we are back. and very sad- time went far too fast and now I am envious of all of you still looking forward to your next trip. anyway- wanted to give an update on Wishing Well: it WILL be closed on your last day, regardless of which day that may be. sign says open noon-5, closed Mondays. but that seems to be a lie.