Comments for To-Hawaii.com http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog Hawaii Blog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:27:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa by Roger http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/07/21/grand-wailea-resort-hotel-and-spa/#comment-2580 Roger Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:35:58 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=566#comment-2580 The Grand Wailea has a promotion on where you join their membership program for $3000 and get a $1500 room credit PLUS half price rooms. If you're there for a vacation it pays for itself. I found it on http://www.grandwaileaclub.com which also offers another $250 bonus credit in addition to the $1500 credit! The Grand Wailea has a promotion on where you join their membership program for $3000 and get a $1500 room credit PLUS half price rooms. If you’re there for a vacation it pays for itself.

I found it on http://www.grandwaileaclub.com which also offers another $250 bonus credit in addition to the $1500 credit!

]]> Comment on La Crêpe Café, Waikiki Food Court by dexter http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/06/22/la-crepe-cafe-waikiki-food-court/#comment-2300 dexter Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:25:27 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=439#comment-2300 Your website need to be updated. Location no longer in Waikiki food court. Your website need to be updated. Location no longer in Waikiki food court.

]]> Comment on Maui Bamboo Beach Cabanas, The Hibiscus Hut by Stephen http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/07/06/maui-bamboo-beach-cabanas-the-hibiscus-hut/#comment-2248 Stephen Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:19:48 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=513#comment-2248 I'm not getting a response from the owner on getting my deposit back after I stayed there for 2 weeks. The rental was left in great shape. I’m not getting a response from the owner on getting my deposit back after I stayed there for 2 weeks. The rental was left in great shape.

]]> Comment on I saw a horrible accident! Honolulu’s streets are dangerous for pedestrians and bikers by Brian http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/10/04/i-saw-a-horrible-accident-honolulu%e2%80%99s-streets-are-dangerous-for-pedestrians-and-bikers/#comment-1870 Brian Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:18 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=711#comment-1870 I understand the response time comment was not your main point, but I just had to throw out there that it seems no matter what emergency responders do (police, fire or EMS) the public still complains, it's like they can never do right, there is always someone who has to make a comment. They have very hard jobs that not many people could do. Give them a break, and like I said in case you didn't know a 5 minute response time on a Saturday is excellent even if the fire station is one block away. Instead of critcizing them just thank them and leave it at that. I understand the response time comment was not your main point, but I just had to throw out there that it seems no matter what emergency responders do (police, fire or EMS) the public still complains, it’s like they can never do right, there is always someone who has to make a comment. They have very hard jobs that not many people could do. Give them a break, and like I said in case you didn’t know a 5 minute response time on a Saturday is excellent even if the fire station is one block away. Instead of critcizing them just thank them and leave it at that.

]]> Comment on I saw a horrible accident! Honolulu’s streets are dangerous for pedestrians and bikers by Kaniamea http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/10/04/i-saw-a-horrible-accident-honolulu%e2%80%99s-streets-are-dangerous-for-pedestrians-and-bikers/#comment-1855 Kaniamea Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:37:00 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=711#comment-1855 Please don't do what you accuse others of doing. Now let me answer your questions. I don't have a cell phone, so I couldn't call 911. And even if I had one, I wouldn't have called 911 right away because I didn't see the accident from the front. I had no idea a pedestrian was hit. All I heard was a loud bang. But just seconds later, I saw people standing next to the bus with a cell phone so I knew they were calling 911 because an accident had happened. When it was my turn to cross the street, I could see the front of the bus and the pedestrian lying under it. So in other words, you can't call 911 if you don't know what has happened. In any other case (if I see what has happened), I would never hesitate to call 911. Now to your second comment. The fire truck that responded came from the station near the intersection. Third, yes I'm somewhat familiar with the 911 system because I have called them before and know that there's a dispatcher who will notify police, fire department, etc. But anyway, that wasn't even my main point in my posting. Please don’t do what you accuse others of doing. Now let me answer your questions. I don’t have a cell phone, so I couldn’t call 911. And even if I had one, I wouldn’t have called 911 right away because I didn’t see the accident from the front. I had no idea a pedestrian was hit. All I heard was a loud bang. But just seconds later, I saw people standing next to the bus with a cell phone so I knew they were calling 911 because an accident had happened. When it was my turn to cross the street, I could see the front of the bus and the pedestrian lying under it. So in other words, you can’t call 911 if you don’t know what has happened. In any other case (if I see what has happened), I would never hesitate to call 911.

Now to your second comment. The fire truck that responded came from the station near the intersection.

Third, yes I’m somewhat familiar with the 911 system because I have called them before and know that there’s a dispatcher who will notify police, fire department, etc. But anyway, that wasn’t even my main point in my posting.

]]> Comment on I saw a horrible accident! Honolulu’s streets are dangerous for pedestrians and bikers by Brian http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/10/04/i-saw-a-horrible-accident-honolulu%e2%80%99s-streets-are-dangerous-for-pedestrians-and-bikers/#comment-1849 Brian Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:54:36 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=711#comment-1849 I understand that this is a tragic accident and I hope the best for the poor woman struck by the bus. This may be a little off base considering the circumstances of this horrible incident by I have an issue with the initial comment made on this subject, again like I said I undertsand this was a tragic accident but I read something that got my attention. In the initial comment the writer writes "It took about 5 minutes for the ambulance and fire truck to get there even though the fire station is around the corner" So let me ask this to the writer, first after you witnessed the accident how long did it take you to call 911 if you did even call at all. Second, maybe the fire station around the corner was at another call so a fire station further away had to respond. Third are you aware of the process of the 911 system? A call is received and then the dipsatcher will notify either police, fire or ambulance, that doesn't happen instantly that may take a minute or so after the dispatcher gets all the information from the caller. So then once the fire department is notified they have to suit up and get there uniforms on which may take about a 2 minutes or so and if the closest station is on another call the second closest station will respond. A 5 minute response time is actually excellent on a Saturday night. The way I read your comment it seemed like you were disappointed it took so long for emergency repsonders to get there. If a 5 minute response time isn't good enough for you then I suggest you join HPD, HFD or C&C EMS and try your best to get a response time better than 5 minutes instead of criticizing it. I understand that this is a tragic accident and I hope the best for the poor woman struck by the bus. This may be a little off base considering the circumstances of this horrible incident by I have an issue with the initial comment made on this subject, again like I said I undertsand this was a tragic accident but I read something that got my attention.

In the initial comment the writer writes “It took about 5 minutes for the ambulance and fire truck to get there even though the fire station is around the corner” So let me ask this to the writer, first after you witnessed the accident how long did it take you to call 911 if you did even call at all.

Second, maybe the fire station around the corner was at another call so a fire station further away had to respond.

Third are you aware of the process of the 911 system? A call is received and then the dipsatcher will notify either police, fire or ambulance, that doesn’t happen instantly that may take a minute or so after the dispatcher gets all the information from the caller. So then once the fire department is notified they have to suit up and get there uniforms on which may take about a 2 minutes or so and if the closest station is on another call the second closest station will respond. A 5 minute response time is actually excellent on a Saturday night.

The way I read your comment it seemed like you were disappointed it took so long for emergency repsonders to get there. If a 5 minute response time isn’t good enough for you then I suggest you join HPD, HFD or C&C EMS and try your best to get a response time better than 5 minutes instead of criticizing it.

]]> Comment on I saw a horrible accident! Honolulu’s streets are dangerous for pedestrians and bikers by Heather http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/10/04/i-saw-a-horrible-accident-honolulu%e2%80%99s-streets-are-dangerous-for-pedestrians-and-bikers/#comment-1848 Heather Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:17:32 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=711#comment-1848 The woman hit by the bus was my mom. Could you pleae email me I have many questions. She is in ICU and unable to say anything. The woman hit by the bus was my mom. Could you pleae email me I have many questions. She is in ICU and unable to say anything.

]]> Comment on I saw a horrible accident! Honolulu’s streets are dangerous for pedestrians and bikers by Kaniamea http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/10/04/i-saw-a-horrible-accident-honolulu%e2%80%99s-streets-are-dangerous-for-pedestrians-and-bikers/#comment-1827 Kaniamea Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:46:57 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=711#comment-1827 I also wonder why it's still allowed to talk on a cell phone while driving. There should be a law prohibiting that. Also, I just read in another article that a man who hit and killed a Makaha woman was sentenced to just ONE year in prison. He was intoxicated and even left the scene! If this is justice, why would drivers care? It may even be convenient for some, to spend a year in jail. Free rent and food for a year! I also wonder why it’s still allowed to talk on a cell phone while driving. There should be a law prohibiting that. Also, I just read in another article that a man who hit and killed a Makaha woman was sentenced to just ONE year in prison. He was intoxicated and even left the scene! If this is justice, why would drivers care? It may even be convenient for some, to spend a year in jail. Free rent and food for a year!

]]> Comment on Bubba Gump in Ala Moana Shopping Center, Honolulu review and beyond by rissubbelry http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/08/21/bubba-gump-in-ala-moana-shopping-center-honolulu-review-and-beyond/#comment-1730 rissubbelry Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:57:15 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=627#comment-1730 Hi Nice site! G'night Hi
Nice site!

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]]> Comment on Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival 2008 - video part 1 by Kaulia http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/08/17/hawaiian-slack-key-festival-2008-video-part-1/#comment-1386 Kaulia Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:24:38 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=592#comment-1386 Thanks fo' da video of Noland & Myself. Aloha, Don Kaulia Thanks fo’ da video of Noland & Myself.
Aloha, Don Kaulia

]]> Comment on Bishop Square in downtown Honolulu by C Knerr http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/05/03/bishop-square-in-downtown-honolulu/#comment-1047 C Knerr Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:34:46 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=47#comment-1047 Just this summer the Mahomet-Seymour Marching Bulldogs from Illinois played in Bishop Square. My favorite part was the beautiful fountains where I relaxed and listened to the music. We were there June 2008 Just this summer the Mahomet-Seymour Marching Bulldogs from Illinois played in Bishop Square. My favorite part was the beautiful fountains where I relaxed and listened to the music. We were there June 2008

]]> Comment on Maui Bamboo Beach Cabanas, The Hibiscus Hut by Kalani http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/07/06/maui-bamboo-beach-cabanas-the-hibiscus-hut/#comment-700 Kalani Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:06:40 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=513#comment-700 I dont understand your comment. what issues do you have with review? thanks Kalani I dont understand your comment. what issues do you have with review?

thanks
Kalani

]]> Comment on Maui Bamboo Beach Cabanas, The Hibiscus Hut by RS http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/07/06/maui-bamboo-beach-cabanas-the-hibiscus-hut/#comment-699 RS Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:47:53 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=513#comment-699 When did you stay at the Hibiscus Hut? I some issues with your review. When did you stay at the Hibiscus Hut? I some issues with your review.

]]> Comment on Flavors of Honolulu Festival, 2008 by Olivia http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/06/29/flavors-of-honolulu-festival-2008/#comment-612 Olivia Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:10:06 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=463#comment-612 Aloha John, I completely agree with you. I think the economic situation in Hawaii really stoped many of these other great restaurants to participat in this year's festival. The flavors of Honolulu is one of my favorite events in town and i cant wait to see what's next year's one will be. Take care! Olivia Aloha John,

I completely agree with you. I think the economic situation in Hawaii really stoped many of these other great restaurants to participat in this year’s festival.

The flavors of Honolulu is one of my favorite events in town and i cant wait to see what’s next year’s one will be.

Take care!
Olivia

]]> Comment on Flavors of Honolulu Festival, 2008 by John Watson http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/06/29/flavors-of-honolulu-festival-2008/#comment-610 John Watson Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:59:33 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=463#comment-610 I noticed it was this year's event was smaller as well. But with the economy in its present form I can only imagine that other restaurants didn't participate because of these circumstances. Why would a restaurant not want to participate in Hawai'i's largest food and wine festival? The entertainment was great as always and they had a better wine menu as well!!! I give mad props to Abilities Unlimited for taking on a large responsibility and I'm gonna look forward to next year's event!! Your blogs are great! I noticed it was this year’s event was smaller as well.

But with the economy in its present form I can only imagine that other restaurants didn’t participate because of these circumstances.

Why would a restaurant not want to participate in Hawai’i’s largest food and wine festival?

The entertainment was great as always and they had a better wine menu as well!!!

I give mad props to Abilities Unlimited for taking on a large responsibility and I’m gonna look forward to next year’s event!!

Your blogs are great!

]]> Comment on La Crêpe Café, Waikiki Food Court by rj http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/06/22/la-crepe-cafe-waikiki-food-court/#comment-560 rj Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:05:09 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=439#comment-560 Hello! Just wanted to let you know that the Royal Hawaiian Center also has it's own dining facility called Paina Lanai. I was just there this weekend and it was great. Maui Tacos in town! I <3 it. Hello!

Just wanted to let you know that the Royal Hawaiian Center also has it’s own dining facility called Paina Lanai. I was just there this weekend and it was great. Maui Tacos in town! I <3 it.

]]> Comment on Greek Marina at Koko Marina Center Hawaii Kai by Olivia http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/05/25/greek-marina-at-koko-marina-center/#comment-497 Olivia Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:41:09 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=287#comment-497 oh wow! kind of hard to believe! 20 bugs??? did you count them? it is just sounds unbelievable they to overlook 20 bugs before serving the food to you. In Europle a place serving 20 bugs by mistake would have bene closed down immediately. oh wow! kind of hard to believe! 20 bugs??? did you count them? it is just sounds unbelievable they to overlook 20 bugs before serving the food to you. In Europle a place serving 20 bugs by mistake would have bene closed down immediately.

]]> Comment on Greek Marina at Koko Marina Center Hawaii Kai by Ashley S http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/2008/05/25/greek-marina-at-koko-marina-center/#comment-493 Ashley S Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:22:21 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/blog/?p=287#comment-493 THIS RESTAURANT IS DIRTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE! I FOUND AT LEAST 20 BUGS IN MY SALAD, NO APOLOGIES FROM THE WAIT STAFF OR OWNER. THE OWNER WHO WAS NOT AT THE RESTAURANT ACCUSED ME OF LYING AND NEVER OFFERED ANY APOLOGY. WE HAVE REPORTED THE RESTAURANT TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. 1 BUG IS EXCUSABLE AND CAN HAPPEN... 20 IS DANGEROUS! THIS RESTAURANT IS DIRTY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE IS TERRIBLE!
I FOUND AT LEAST 20 BUGS IN MY SALAD, NO APOLOGIES FROM THE WAIT STAFF OR OWNER. THE OWNER WHO WAS NOT AT THE RESTAURANT ACCUSED ME OF LYING AND NEVER OFFERED ANY APOLOGY. WE HAVE REPORTED THE RESTAURANT TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. 1 BUG IS EXCUSABLE AND CAN HAPPEN… 20 IS DANGEROUS!

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