Well, it's almost official: we'll be living 29 floors in the Honolulu skyline by Saturday. My husband is optimistic (joking, of course) that our 2-months-for-sure-but-signing-six-months-lease will be about five of those months. Why? They aren't moving folks off O'ahu . . . making getting into housing difficult. Not impossible, but difficult. Okay, really, it's this: until the fiscal year (October), all transfers have been frozen. Anyone with orders prior to that new directive, will move (like us; and, hopefully those few living in the housing area we are in line for). If there are no scheduled transfers of folks from the housing we are in line for until October, we won't get a house there until November. But, we'll stick to being optimistic.
The flat is gorgeous and in prime area. A mall only a block away and it's a huge mall. The beach is in another direction and it's only a short drive to the base and the kids schools. We'll have our van by July 1st and school begins end of July some time. Not sure of the date just yet. In the mean time, I'll learn how to get to and from the base clinic (which we were at today to make sure we are good to go if we get sick; immunizations are walk-in; kids need physicals for school so I'll make appointments tomorrow for some other time). But, we'll have a temporary address! Phew!
I'll try and share the view from the living room when we move in etc.. It's breathtaking.
I can't wait to cook again. I really can't!
Okay, today we drove to Northshore (past the Dole tourism thing - we'll do that another time and I'll post all about it on my Aloha Spirit blog) and looped all along the shore (Windward side of O'ahu). The Windward side is so lush and green, I want to live there! The Leeward (Honolulu and Pearl Harbor) is drier. Anyway, on H3 we drove through the tunnel and it was a blast. The kids really got to see how little time it takes to do just that loop (maybe a little over two hours; lunch included). O'ahu is tiny, but beautiful. When you drive from near the airport to downtown Waikiki there's usually an half rainbow in the sky.
I took some pictures of our drive today and I'll try and get those on the other blog tomorrow.
Thank you all for your prayers that we would get some place to live in and get settled (even if only just). I appreciate it so much!
God bless each and every one of you.
19 comments:
Wow!! I have not had time to visit many people lately. Did not realize you finally were in Hawaii. Isn't exploring fun? And coffe for a dollar Whoot Hoot!!
Enjoy your 29th floor flat and the view.
Will be back soon just to see what new things you have discovered.
Enjoy
G2M - I will be drinking about two of the dollar cups of joe in the AM. I had no coffee today and in their place had motrin. I think the safer alternative is no headache and sucking coffee up. It's been fun adjusting and seeing what we're in for. You have fun if you let go and just go with the flow.
Your blog is awesome! I love your sense of humor and your deep faith that permeates the laughs. Good luck with your housing issues, I will be praying for you!
Oh, having a more permanent base always makes me feel better. And being able to cook? Fabulous.
Hello there JOT sitting by her computer. Cool pic! I pretend you turn and wave to me and then get back to typing. Yes, I still pretend. Keeps me young.
Sounds like you are getting comfy and cozy in your new surroundings!
Glad to hear everything is looking up and up!
I can't believe those treats are only for islanders -- not enough to go around? Enjoy!!
Glad to hear things are going good!!! I'm in aww still of the fact that you are LIVING in HAWAII!! it's just so cool.
The green, the lush, the breeze, the ocean...I'm visiting you in my mind. :)
Can't wait to see the pic from the 29th floor.
I can't wait to see the view either!
Come on...they don't sell those here at all? just the bag looks yummy enough to eat!
All you have to do is mind boggling, enjoy this time, it will go fast!
I think that a bag of those would make a lovely giveaway (hint, hint)...Glad you have a place to settle for now-can't wait for pictures!
that bag would be gone in 2.5 seconds here. my husband LOVES macadamia nuts.
continue having fun exploring
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When the winter months arrive (same as Mainland) I'll possibly do a give away of a bag of these. I found a bag like that at the Exchange for under $12 - so 2.5 seconds (regina) before they're gone???? WOW! Well, I bought a tiny regular size bag for about$4 something so, that bigger bag is better priced/value. I think. BUT, chocolate melts pretty fast here. In that future contest I'll include a couple of the pineapple shaped shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate. So, come October, I'll run a "contest" and there will be one lucky winner of a booty. I know y'all can't wait really!!
Ok - you're forgetting one very, very important fact about Hawaii - it is the Spam capitol of the world!! Yahoo!!
I drank so much fresh pineapple juice at the Dole plantation, I got a horrendous tummy ache...
those look YUMMY! :)
Adrienne - yes, I've been told that. Of course, I haven't had any (here) yet. Not to my knowledge. I won't be buying it either (at least, I don't anticipate it). As far as the pineapple juice - any juice in excess can cause tummy troubles. I hope I can stick to just once glass. :)
regan - they are pretty good; and, in a way, they just wouldn't be (on the mainland) if you could have them whenever you wanted. I'm sure there must be some loophole somewhere where you can order them . . . but it would cost a lot.
There is nothing like a fried Spam sandwich. Slice it thin, fry it crispy, squishy awful white bread, lots of mayo, and iceberg lettuce.
All the things we never eat. We have to make a special trip to get the Spam, bread, and iceberg....truly - it is a gourmet feast!!
Hersheys with macadamia nuts? Yeah!
I got your email and new email address and all that..I'll be writing to you soon but its so refreshing to read such interesting new things. :) It'll be fun "living" in Hawaii with you, so to speak. :) Thanks for sharing stuff with us. We all wish we could experience some of this..the pretty part, anyway. :) Love you! Hugs!
Hope your hubby is having a Happy Papa Day!
Suz - love hearing from you whether it's reading your blog, your comments or your emails. God bless you, too!
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