latest Kauai conditions?
Mar 28th, 2006, 07:03 AM
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The east side of our island (Kapa`a, Waipouli, Wailua, Lihu`e) got clobbered on Sunday and Monday -- more debris down the Wailua River and on to Lydgate Beach area (still closed), and the usual winter flooding in front the Coconut Plantation Marketplace.
But no severe damage; no major mudslides.
You can read the online Garden Island News for all the latest info:
http://www.kauaiworld.com/
But no severe damage; no major mudslides.
You can read the online Garden Island News for all the latest info:
http://www.kauaiworld.com/
Mar 28th, 2006, 01:38 PM
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The Hyatt is miles away from the waterway which is downstream from the reservoir in Koloa -- and that reservoir is back down to below-normal levels now (they pumped it).
I sure hope that by April, this island will be dried out!
I sure hope that by April, this island will be dried out!
Mar 29th, 2006, 04:09 AM
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Auntiemaria, How is the Marriott in Lihue these days? We will be there mid-April. We are going to Oahu first. I know they had trouble with their pool. I am hoping all will be cleaned up by then. (If God grants some sunshine your way!!!)
The Marriott website mentioned that they had some trouble, but are up and running normally.
If you have passed by recently, any comments? Thanks
The Marriott website mentioned that they had some trouble, but are up and running normally.
If you have passed by recently, any comments? Thanks
Mar 29th, 2006, 08:54 AM
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I just saw some pictures taken this past weekend of the Kauai Marriott by someone in the local travel industry - wow.
The pool area is terrible. Haupu Tower guest elevator landing was flooded. Some first floor guest room damage. One of their parking lots was flooded.
If the rain lets up, they may be able to clean it up in time.
I'm sure the hotel is operating, but certainly no one is using the pool or the restaurant next to it.
If usage of the pool is important to you, I would keep in contact with the hotel to find out its status closer to your trip.
The pool area is terrible. Haupu Tower guest elevator landing was flooded. Some first floor guest room damage. One of their parking lots was flooded.
If the rain lets up, they may be able to clean it up in time.
I'm sure the hotel is operating, but certainly no one is using the pool or the restaurant next to it.
If usage of the pool is important to you, I would keep in contact with the hotel to find out its status closer to your trip.
Mar 29th, 2006, 11:32 AM
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The Marriott was having problems before the most-recent rains, due to the river which was diverted to run under the hotel when it was built decades ago. The culvert burst last year, causing huge sinkholes (swallowed some cars in the parking lot; caused some big palm trees to disappear next to the main building entrance).
The latest rains have caused more problems -- the pool's been cleaned and refilled, but they've got more issues at the front of the hotel now. Incoming traffic can only go as far as the first parking lot, and is then diverted to the parking area on the left of the driveway. Golfers can only access the golf course from the old Kaua`i Lagoons entrance on the highway (near the airport).
As for photos, these were taken 2 weeks ago, when things were really grim -- published in our local newspaper:
http://www.kauaiworld.com/flood/marriott/index.html
The latest rains have caused more problems -- the pool's been cleaned and refilled, but they've got more issues at the front of the hotel now. Incoming traffic can only go as far as the first parking lot, and is then diverted to the parking area on the left of the driveway. Golfers can only access the golf course from the old Kaua`i Lagoons entrance on the highway (near the airport).
As for photos, these were taken 2 weeks ago, when things were really grim -- published in our local newspaper:
http://www.kauaiworld.com/flood/marriott/index.html
Mar 29th, 2006, 12:26 PM
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auntiemaria, thanks for the reply. I called the Marriott this afternoon and they said the pool was clean and useable. The mentioned the beach is closed because of brown waters. We are due to arrive in two weeks. What do you think auntiemaria, should I be worried that the hotel will be a mess? I am praying like crazy for the sun to shine on all of you!! It needs to dry out some and soon! Should I be looking at alternate locations? We are staying on Marriott points.
Mar 29th, 2006, 01:51 PM
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The pictures I saw are similar (but not the same) as the ones posted by auntiemaria.
Though I was told they were taken last weekend, maybe they were taken a couple weeks ago. I don't have a link for the pictures - they were sent via email.
If the hotel indicates the pool has been cleaned and refilled, that's good to hear.
Though I was told they were taken last weekend, maybe they were taken a couple weeks ago. I don't have a link for the pictures - they were sent via email.
If the hotel indicates the pool has been cleaned and refilled, that's good to hear.
Mar 30th, 2006, 08:33 AM
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girlonthego-
I just saw the weather forecast on the news this morning - while it indicates rain through this coming weekend, it showed sunny skies on Mon - Wed.
Whether that really will happen remains to be seen, but hoping the weather clears up for you (and us).
With so many weeks of continuous rain, I don't think we'd know what to do with ourselves once the sun comes out.
I just saw the weather forecast on the news this morning - while it indicates rain through this coming weekend, it showed sunny skies on Mon - Wed.
Whether that really will happen remains to be seen, but hoping the weather clears up for you (and us).
With so many weeks of continuous rain, I don't think we'd know what to do with ourselves once the sun comes out.
Mar 30th, 2006, 02:02 PM
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Thanks chepar for the good news. I have decided not to look at the weather forecasts anymore. No use worrying over what I can not change. I am praying a lot though. It has been a year of planning and now I hate to be in the rain the entire time. Besides, you poor people have been constantly bombarded and all of the problems it causes. Here on the east coast, we are talking about drought conditions soon. Can we blow some of our weather west???
Thinking positive!!!
Thinking positive!!!
Mar 30th, 2006, 10:00 PM
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I just spoke to my friends who are in Kauai right now. They said that it is still raining in Kaloa.
I have been reading about a number of things that people can see and do in Kauai, what is there to do when it rains? I would hate to get there and spend our entire time in our condo.
Any ideas?
I have been reading about a number of things that people can see and do in Kauai, what is there to do when it rains? I would hate to get there and spend our entire time in our condo.
Any ideas?
Mar 30th, 2006, 11:36 PM
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girlonthego, if you will send some sunshine to California I will send you our rain. A deal?
I sure hope, for the sake of everyone in Hawaii, and for all of you that have vacations planned in our most beautiful state that the rain stops immediately. Best wishes to all.
I sure hope, for the sake of everyone in Hawaii, and for all of you that have vacations planned in our most beautiful state that the rain stops immediately. Best wishes to all.
