Glassmans The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Thread

As they say "Just another Sh###y day in paradise".

 

You're getting random hugs from smelly strangers? HA! That's very funny stuff. You must be doing something right! I have to say that hasn't happened to me yet [knock on wood]!
I am looking forward to any updates you care to make. Enjoy your trip!
Aloha

 

Glassman......

Been to Hawaii once......in 2007.......

The good.....absolutely everything that I can remember except for.........

1-Being called "bra" by everyone.........do I look like a F _ _ KING Playtex ?

2-I want the 4 hours of my life back that I spent at the Mormon run luau hula pig roast clip joint on the north shore of Oahu. How can you have a non-alcoholic party full of tourists is beyond me.

 

Welcome "rush hour" Hawaii-style (outside of Honolulu/Waikiki area). This isn't uncommon, and I came to sorta enjoy it at times. I've always suspected it was just someone leading the parade who had a couple of hits too much.......of, you know. Always happens on the two-lane Kam Hwy.

[size=+4]ALOHA!!![/size], here's who we meant to send for your hug........sorry about the mix-up:
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I agree on that one especially since the place is only open after cocktail hour....

 

I had some friends stay at a beach house over in that area and they reported that the videos at the rental store are the Mormon approved, de-tuned versions like the ones that the airlines play. Interesting.

 

If I recall correctly, "pakalolo" was the local term. Someone please correct me if I'm off.

Ahhhhhh, I miss my years in Hawaii. Errr, not for the pakalolo, just the beach, scenery, food, and some specific friends. Fun thread in any case. I definitely have seen much "bad" and "ugly" as well, but I think I tend to be very forgiving on the islands, so it's good to see the view/experience/perspective of someone lacking the bias I have.

 

I like the architecture in Hilo compared to some other Hawaii towns. It's very nice to spend time at the Lyman museum if you havent done so. He collected quite the variety of shells and rocks. Of course you have to go to Big Island Candies and load up on all the goodies! There is a surf shop off the main drag called Orchidland, they guy Stan who owns it has some nice shirts if your looking for gifts and if, by chance, you like to talk about surfing he has a wall of trophys and some stories to tell. I let him talk me into taking my 5 year old son to the Tsunami museum though and that was a bad tip! My poor son was bored to tears.

Cheers

 

Watchout fo dem Mahu's...

 

Lol! Good advice! Not that there is anything wrong with that. >.>

 

If I don't get back to Hawaii soon, I'm going to bust! Been there 8 times, almost moved there twice. I was only on the Big Island for a few hours when I did a helicopter tour, but looked nice from the air

I only spend 12-14 days at a time, so I guess I don't have any bad/ugly experiences. I love the islands and will maybe one day call it home (possibly when I retire). Trying to convince my 5 year old daughter to go to UH vs. Clemson...I told her Hawaii has rainbows and dolphins, so I think it's peaked her interest

 

They are the "extra friendly" fellas dresssed up like ladys. I don't recall seeing any in Hilo but it sounds like you are being warned. Lets see....Did anyone compliment you on your shirt?

 

Lol!
+1 for a very nice and tactful way to put it. I can feel the aloha spirit here.

 

Good fun...but now I am starting to wonder about those gals at the blueprint center and what about the one in heels that cut his hair? ;-)

 

did you still have your wallet or anything else you might've kept in your back pockets?

I don't care if we're in the middle if the Garden of Eden, some strange guy comes up and goes to wrap his arms around me... he's waking up in the gutter saying 'aloha' to his teeth.

 

Could it be this place?

Akmal Pakistani & Indian Cuisine
14 West Lanikaula St, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 969-7479