Hawaii Life

               How Hawaii Happened
When our son decided to move to Hawaii, we thought it would be short lived and he'd realize that it was too expensive and come home.  That didn't happen.  He thrived in Hawaii.  He got a certification that allowed him to earn enough to support himself, and eventually began studying at the University of Hawaii, where he is currently a graduate student studying materials science.  When we realized he was not going to return to the mainland, we decided to look for property there.  Well, it was nearly impossible to fine anything that was not leasehold, and if fee simple property was for sale, the prices were exorbitant.  However, we found a little house for sale in Waianae on the farthest northwest part of Oahu that we could afford.  We made an offer, it was accepted, we got financed and then our problems began,  Our bank financed the property without an inspection, and when it came time for insurance, we were turned down flat!  So, Steve, the competent person that he is, flew to Hawaii with a suitcase full of tools and rebuilt the house.  Some Hawaiian people, who have since become dear friends,  showed out of nowhere.  They needed a place to rent, and decided to help him get the place fixed up.  They moved in and have remained until this past year.  Magically, Steve retired at the time that they moved, and we've been using the house since then.  It's a little beach house one block away from the Po'Kai' bay and two blocks away from the marina.  We are blessed.

                     The Marlin
​Son moves there Loves it and stays Look for property Find 1 affordable parcel that's fee simple, offer taken exactly enough funds, bank loans money without inspection, refused to insure, Steve flies out with tools and rebuilds, help from Hawaiian people who want to rent house, become dear friends, move right when we retire , we take it over, they watch when we're gone, Marina fishing, competition, Marlin story, daily trip to workout a feast for the eyes