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Title: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by old_rider on 04/20/16 at 18:25:10 The wife and I have been trying to plan a vacation for our 30 year anniversary. Her mom used to go to Hawaii to vacation, so now she would like to go. Which of course brought up a search of the area's, costs of living ect.... Which got me to thinking about actually trying to think of where we want to be when we finally really retire. The average temperature on the BI (big island) is 74 degrees...... ALL YEAR LONG.... Of course it rains a tad more than North Florida, but not by much, they have the same problems with insects.... spiders, ants, centipedes, scorpions ect.... and lizards and frogs.... but they don't have pesky critters..... Houses are more often than not smaller in the rural areas, about half the size of what me and the wife are used to, but we want to downsize and start selling stuff anyway, so we don't end up having to clean up a monster house and yard. So, the question is..... since we are going to downsize our stuff, why not go where the weather will be better in our old age? And that is why this post.... anyone in a more moderate temperature zone on this forum? That isn't overpopulated and crime ridden? Fill me in please! Our trip to The Big Island will more than likely cost us about $5,000 for a trip there and a two week stay (and that is in a low rent 1br apt), kinda crazy, but hey, gotta live once in a while eh? |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by badwolf on 04/20/16 at 18:47:18 anyone in a more moderate temperature zone on this forum? That isn't overpopulated and crime ridden? You can rule out Palm Beach County, and ALL of southeast Fla. I'm not sure if they are killing each other for sport, to be famous, or just for drugs. I know a ex Green Berets that did 2 tours during nam, he now lives there and loves it. I guess after 100 or so years of war they are enjoying a peaceful stretch. And the current govt. deals very harshly with criminals. |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/21/16 at 04:17:31 There's a decent life to be had in Mexico. Read Fred on Everything Dudes an expat, nam vet, points out the downsides, and the upsides. |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by Dave on 04/21/16 at 04:48:30 We had an employee go to Hawaii to work a 3 month CO-OP job. He couldn't believe how expensive it was just to buy groceries or to go out for an evening......so when you visit to celebrate your Anniversary, you might want to spend some time researching what it would cost to buy groceries, a place to live, medical costs, taxes, etc. Our local wages/living costs are low compared to other parts of the country, and it affects my retirement income as a result. I won't be able to retire and move to a more costly part of the world or country when I retire. |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by Art Webb on 04/21/16 at 06:45:45 research the laws there, too Last I heard you need to be licensed to own firearms The license is not 'discretionary' meaning you have to prove need, and only one civilian on the island has been issued one, and him only because he's the armorer for the police force This may not matter to you, it would to me |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by stewmills on 04/21/16 at 09:23:54 Spent 2 days on Waikiki Beach and 5 days on Kona last August on vacation. I agree with other comments that staple items are more expensive in general, but if you are captive at a vacation resort it is ridiculous. However, if you understand that EVERYTHING has to be imported, you can somewhat sympathize with the slight increase in staple items but I think the resorts overdue it. But that's not just Hawaii, that's at any vacation resort outside of the continental US. It was a great vacation, but I got cabin fever just being on the islands because we rented a car and drove all over Kona and it wasn't long before I felt like we had seen everything. At least here in the continental US it is cheaper, and you have pretty much unlimited options of things to go do/see, etc. Just need to find that right balance of weather and community. If you need any tips from our vacation experience let me know. |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by springman on 04/21/16 at 11:18:38 You could also consider Belize in Central America. |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by old_rider on 04/21/16 at 13:17:47 Thanks for the comments.... We decided our forever home has to be some place "comfortable", LOL :) The wife puts on thermal underwear when the temperature drops below 65 degrees. The laws on the big island are that you can own weapons, but must register them with the local county head. If you want a concealed carry, more often than not you won't get one, unless you are an armed guard for someone, or some business. We definitely ruled out south America....... after the wife heard about some kidnappings somewhere..... Mexico is not much better, unless you go coastal in a "fenced" ex-pat area, and we don't want that.... We shall see..... might do an annual trip, to different countries if we can afford it.... to see what is available.... not that we really want to leave now..., but the older we get the crankier we get in colder weather :) |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by stewmills on 04/21/16 at 13:48:00 Dang, you know it's bad when you have to 'snowbird' from Florida ;D ;D ;D |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 04/21/16 at 21:41:46 Want a Real report? Downside and upside. Fred on Everything. A few columns were about what Mexico is like to live in. It's not fenced. And, it just might require some Situational Awareness Willingness to go/not go, depending on what is going on.. |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by batman on 06/08/16 at 21:25:40 If your not a native you cannot own land in mexico ,property in Hawaii is outrageous ,a gallon of milk cost $8.00 when I was there 13yrs ago.I hear death valley is pretty warm year around !!! |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by Art Webb on 06/09/16 at 07:55:11 Actually if I ever moved out of Texas, i'd likely choose Arizona Too cold? hit the lowlands Too hot? go up ti the mountains open carry legal doesn't rain much what more could a feller ask for? 8-) |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by old_rider on 06/10/16 at 07:09:40 7073667F737C262A120 wrote:
There ya go! I'll bet hardly anyone lives there! and the crime rate would reflect that! Guess I'll do some reading about it, LOL ;D |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by LANCER on 06/11/16 at 03:45:28 I have not lived on the Big Island but I did live on Oahu for 3 years. 74 degrees year round ? NOOOO That is just the AVERAGE temperature throughout the year. In the summer it gets HOT !! You do have some evening breezes to help but during the day but you can turn red like a lobster...SUNBURN. Of course after a couple of years you will be burned dark brown or red or whatever color you turn, then you are at the beginning stages of turning into a native. Yes, it is expensive because of so much that needs to be imported into the islands, but the local fruit is DINO-MITE !! It makes for some wonderful breakfasts. All in all, I like the island life. The drawback for Hawaii is the distance you or your family has to travel to visit. If you move there, be sure to have a spare room for family and friends who WILL want to come see you ... VACATION. You can get the same affect by going to islands closer to your present location. The Caribbean has a lot of islands, and the smaller ones don't have as many tourists, which I really like. Yes, it cuts down on your roads to ride on but on a small tropical island you can ride virtually every day. |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/11/16 at 06:57:41 People have houses in Galveston to rent out. I'd sure want a spare bedroom. Sure, friends and family come for free, but if They can get a few people a year to come out, you could save them money and make some good money. Might even be able to justify a coupla little bikes. |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by Art Webb on 06/11/16 at 07:19:15 |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by old_rider on 06/11/16 at 08:17:46 We have discussed the RV thing also..... We have a storage unit in Illinois that the boy uses (and we pay for), and we have one in florida here... that we need to sell everything out of it.... But we have been thinking, when the sister-in-law finally gets her HUD housing, we are going to sell this house and buy an RV, set it up on a lot, and start selling everything we have out of the storage unit. The sister-in-law is Bi-Polar and we are attempting to get her set up for a decent life... then we are off to discover America.... Not going to buy one of those half-million dollar RV's, just a good used one with maybe one pull out.... No kids, no pets, just two small units to rent so we don't have to buy clothes everytime we move. Only downfall I can see is having to empty the darn septic system.... and replacing tires.... guess we will have to save up some cash somehow for the little glitches in our plan :) |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by Art Webb on 06/12/16 at 08:15:11 Being single, I'll probably just buy a full size extended van and put in it what I need Holding tank? porta potti, water jugs to drink from cooking? camp stove Showers? gym membership storage? totes for you and the missus, though, I'd consider a class C (cutaway) unless you already have a truck capable of pulling a decent sized travel trailer Note that most modern TTs have a rubber roof that is utterly crap (replace with metal) two people can do a DIY in a van RV, but it would be really tight Maybe a bread truck or step van could be a DIY RV for 2 check this site out http://www.cheaprvliving.com/ |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by Gus on 06/12/16 at 08:38:27 Ditto to what Springman said about costs. I've been to the big island a number of times. If you take the time to work all the arrangements out yourself you will make good wages in doing so because you will save lots of cash. Be creative about everything. Last time the wife & I went to Puerto Rico for 9 days (2 yrs. ago) we spent $2800.00 total for lodging, flight, food, car rental & all. We had a ball. But I acted as our travel agent. It would have easily cost twice that through a commercial agent. Hawaii is a little more expensive though. Flights & lodging especially. You might be able to get it below your 5k figure a little; but not a lot. Hawaii is more expensive period; than PR & PR was much more receptive to tourists than the Big Island. At least that's what I found. |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/12/16 at 14:37:34 Some online searches show that individuals who have room do rent. You might dodge some costs, but the hotels have access to deals you might not find. The snorkeling and hawaiian luau, good fun stuff,, My kid went years ago, you might find the things you want by walking into a lobby and grab some fliers or contact the Travel bureau and have a packet sent. I got one from Arkansas before a vacation, it was worth asking for. |
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Title: Re: Anyone ever live on the big island of Hawaii? Post by batman on 06/13/16 at 11:38:59 I think I'd be bored living on any island ,same roads to ride time after time . The lower 48 states and Alaska still offer miles of beauty and places I haven't seen. |
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