Kureiff's Big Island Trip Report
Jun 29th, 2012, 06:03 AM
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Once you have the membership, check out their car rental prices!
Also, don't forget the sports equipment; might be cheaper to buy there than rent, if you find something that works (snorkel, etc.).
Also, don't forget the sports equipment; might be cheaper to buy there than rent, if you find something that works (snorkel, etc.).
Jun 29th, 2012, 06:43 AM
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The problem with buying sporting equipment at Costco is that they usually only carry one brand and when it comes to masks - one size does not always fit all.
I always encourage people to at least take their own masks (which you will have hopefully properly purchases/tried on several to make sure it fits tight - and at least tried out in the pool) - or rent from a Snorkel Bob's type - who will hopwdully fit you properly- or exchange you into something else if what you rent is not working.
I always encourage people to at least take their own masks (which you will have hopefully properly purchases/tried on several to make sure it fits tight - and at least tried out in the pool) - or rent from a Snorkel Bob's type - who will hopwdully fit you properly- or exchange you into something else if what you rent is not working.
Jun 30th, 2012, 04:36 AM
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Ahh sylvia3. Good suggestion and renting a snorkel package to own seems like something to check out. I just saw an add for here at a Big 5 Sporting Goods store (or was it Sport's Chalet") for a pretty good looking/decent quality (not flimsly) snorkel mask and fins set for something like $39 - but taking the fins over means more luggage space.
Somehow - I find that coming back from places - I can cram more stuff in - but who knows these days how strick the airlines are for carry on weights - or that "extra" personal tote?
BTW - Kureiff: Can you put another one on the Barbie?
Somehow - I find that coming back from places - I can cram more stuff in - but who knows these days how strick the airlines are for carry on weights - or that "extra" personal tote?
BTW - Kureiff: Can you put another one on the Barbie?
Jul 10th, 2012, 08:13 AM
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kureiff, what a difference a week or two makes. I thought about your great trip report and your fun day kayaking when I heard this tragic report.
http://www.khon2.com/news/local/stor...a3Q0hdPYA.cspx
http://www.khon2.com/news/local/stor...a3Q0hdPYA.cspx
Jul 10th, 2012, 07:27 PM
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How awful! It's hard to imagine as when we were there the Bay was so calm. We whitewater raft a lot, and I am very cautious around water because it's so powerful. It is certainly true that conditions can change so quickly, and I can't imagine how this family must feel.
Jul 10th, 2012, 07:29 PM
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how sad for the family that his body has not been recovered. There is much sadness and much aloha to this story of community and a family that in their healing wants to educate ocean safety and not call a lawyer.
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