I could just kick myself for not learning more about blogging earlier. I actually prefer the term journaling, but I suppose that goes to my age. In any event, it would have been a perfect way for me to have saved the thrill that we all felt as we arrived here in Oahu, suitcases in hand. I still remember the fragrance of the air as we left the airport. Our boat broker met us there and we each had lays, but the scent was more than the lay. If I could put that scent in a bottle, I'd name it Paradise. What an adventure it has been. There is something invigorating about embarking on a adventure that is unlike anything you've ever done before. I had alway envied Bilbo and his chance to take a quest. I like adventure when used as noun. I was even the same age as Bilbo as he had set off for the... 12/19/2007

It's 81 degrees outside and there is the most pleasant wind blowing through the doors and windows. I am overcome with  gratitude for this new life I've been given. In another month our family will be having our first anniversary since our move from Kansas and it has gone by in the proverbial "wink of an eye". For those of you who are thinking of moving here from the Mainland, don't let the details overwhelm you. It may be a move like none you've had before but so will be the destination. You may find yourself conversing with oceanic shipping companies, looking at the "stuff" you've collected and wondering what to bring. A big one for us was wondering how we would ever manage to stay in touch with our friends and family and more importantly, see them. You may find, like we did, that the ... 12/18/2007

I am struck by my tremendous luck at having settled in to live in the Kapolei Community. I wish I could say that after rigorous research and study, I had selected Ko Olina and Kapolei as the place I would call home... but alas, I cannot. My move from Kansas was completely emotional as compared to analytical. I don't think I've ever thrown myself into the wind to see where I would land more than I have this year, but the result has been better than had I studied and planned my move for years. In fact, I'm having so much trouble keeping track of all the things that are going on and coming soon to Kapolei, that I think that is what spurred me to make this blog. A place where I could easily store the upcoming events I find interesting and reference them later. For an overal glimpse of Kapol... 12/18/2007

Kapolei is a planned community known as the Second City (makes up part of tax map key 191).Single Family homes sales have softened.  Average sales prices of single family homes have continued to seen some decreases.  While sales volume was down early in the year, we have seen an increase in May.  Inventory levels are also beginning to drop.  If this trend continues we may see prices begin to climb again.Condo and townhouse sales are another story.  Inventory has gone down since early in the year.  Sales activity has remained consistent with 2006 levels, while average sales price is down a little.  With reduced inventory and consistent demand prices may begin to climb a little if conditions continue.Currently (June 29, 2007) under the "Active for Sale Category" there are:  38 Single Fami... 06/29/2007

                                                                                     Below is a list of condos and townhouses in Kapolei that are pet friendly.  This is an important question for families with pets.  Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up.  If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet a favor and check out the Dept. of Agriculture website for animal quarantine information:  http://www.hawaiiag.org/hdoa/ai_aqs_info.htmC = Condominium CP = Cooperative PH = Public Housing PHE = Public Housing for the Elderly R = Rental TH = TownhouseBoard App'd = Board is required to approve the petRN = Reasonable Number* = Small dogs under 25 pounds+ = No dogs over 50 pounds** = No large parrot-type birdsBuildingAddressBldg. TypeLimitDog... 05/03/2007

                                                                                      Below is a list of condos and townhouses in Makakilo that are pet friendly.  This is an important question for families with pets.  Also if you are relocating to Hawaii, this issue of animal quarantine comes up.  If you are relocating to Hawaii do your self and your pet a favor and check out the Dept. of Agriculture website for animal quarantine information:  http://www.hawaiiag.org/hdoa/ai_aqs_info.htmC = Condominium CP = Cooperative PH = Public Housing PHE = Public Housing for the Elderly R = Rental TH = TownhouseBoard App'd = Board is required to approve the petRN = Reasonable Number* = Small dogs under 25 pounds+ = No dogs over 50 pounds** = No large parrot-type birdsBuildingAddressBldg. TypeLimitD... 05/02/2007

Kapolei is a planned community Hawaii (makes up part of tax map key 191).Single family home prices have leveled off and even shown a slight softening in the last half of 2006.  Currently there is about 6 months worth of inventory.Kapolei area condos and townhouses have shown some leveling but have had consistent sales volume and prices.These are only the totals and averages.Here are number of single family homes sold in Kapolei:2007:                                                                                                     Average Sales Price:Today                                      61 homes active for saleToday                                      10 homes in escrowJanuary 2007                           11 homes sold                         Previous periods: 7/1/06 through 1... 02/27/2007