Who's Going to Honolulu? 10-04-07

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » August 2, 2007 3:55 pm

are we there yet?!?

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 2, 2007 4:55 pm

hezgone wrote:do you know Kelly B? We have played some guitar together. I was hanging at the LSPH area in Frisco back in April.

We're not very active in the club, but I know Kelly.
We drove by their setup at Frisco a few times with this rig, maybe you saw us?

Karacal · Post by **Karacal** » August 2, 2007 4:58 pm

flipflopgirl wrote:are we there yet?!?

I can't wait either!! Still pinching myself to see if it's real we're going!!

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 2, 2007 10:53 pm

I got the contract from Paradise Cove this afternoon. $58.50 per person doesn't include transportation; it's $66.50 with round trip transportation from Waikiki. At $58.50 the total for 20 people would be $1,170. They want 10% down by next Thursday and the remainder by 8/23, though I can probably extend that out a week or two. Everyone would need to send me their money up front and I would cover the cost in one payment.

With Germaine's, $58 includes transportation from Waikiki. They'll set up a paypal site where everyone can pay their way separately, and the deadline for payment will be 9/28.

What say ye?

geekiegecko · Post by **geekiegecko** » August 2, 2007 11:50 pm

Mr Play wrote:I got the contract from Paradise Cove this afternoon. $58.50 per person doesn't include transportation; it's $66.50 with round trip transportation from Waikiki. At $58.50 the total for 20 people would be $1,170. They want 10% down by next Thursday and the remainder by 8/23, though I can probably extend that out a week or two. Everyone would need to send me their money up front and I would cover the cost in one payment.

With Germaine's, $58 includes transportation from Waikiki. They'll set up a paypal site where everyone can pay their way separately, and the deadline for payment will be 9/28.

What say ye?

Ok I'm in for either. Can't miss a Luau with the BNers.

geekiegecko · Post by **geekiegecko** » August 2, 2007 11:55 pm

flipflopgirl wrote:
Wino you know wrote:
flipflopgirl wrote:well i can't go there and not go to Diamond Head!
If you want, afterwards we can go to Ford Island. If you saw the movie "TORA TORA TORA," that was where nearly all the action took place. All the buildings are still there, although most are now abandoned.
Still-you'll see plenty of history there, including the U.S.S. Arizona and U.S.S. Missouri.

OMG that is so cool! That's one of my dad's favorite movies! and he is a Navy man so i MUST go to the Arizona!

Words of advice..... Do Diamond head and Pearl Harbor EARLY!!!! in the am. Diamond Head because of heat.. No later than 8:00 start time and Pearl Harbor you need to get there early so as to not have to wait hours (yes hours) to get in to see the ship. (?Arizona). Make sure you take H2O with you on the Diamond Head Climb. It is worth it!!!!!! I'm old and out of shape. did with a yougster. I managed better than she did.

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 3, 2007 8:56 am

geekiegecko wrote:Ok I'm in for either. Can't miss a Luau with the BNers.

Assuming you're +1 for the luau, that should put us up to 17.

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » August 3, 2007 9:23 am

. .sorry for being so tardy on this . . life's been throwing some curve balls that needed attention. .

. .might you add TikiB and me to the list . .? ? . .and no preference on which one. . price sounds fine, either way . . ! !

. .can't wait to finally meet (n/m) you and Mrs. Play . . ! !

Wino you know · Post by **Wino you know** » August 3, 2007 9:27 am

Sorry to be a wet blanket-I guess I'm coming here for some "help," but my friend who lives out there has our tickets, I made my plane reservations, but somehow I'm not able to get excited. More the opposite, if anything.

HELP, PLEASE.

caly · Post by **caly** » August 3, 2007 9:38 am

Wino you know wrote:Sorry to be a wet blanket-I guess I'm coming here for some "help," but my friend who lives out there has our tickets, I made my plane reservations, but somehow I'm not able to get excited. More the opposite, if anything.

HELP, PLEASE.

Garry, if I was going I would be happy to help you get excited. Unfortunately.......that aint gonna happen!

hezgone · Post by **hezgone** » August 3, 2007 10:48 am

Mr Play wrote:I got the contract from Paradise Cove this afternoon. $58.50 per person doesn't include transportation; it's $66.50 with round trip transportation from Waikiki. At $58.50 the total for 20 people would be $1,170. They want 10% down by next Thursday and the remainder by 8/23, though I can probably extend that out a week or two. Everyone would need to send me their money up front and I would cover the cost in one payment.

With Germaine's, $58 includes transportation from Waikiki. They'll set up a paypal site where everyone can pay their way separately, and the deadline for payment will be 9/28.

What say ye?

I'll take Germaine's since Ive never been to that one. Plus the pay pal is a great ideal. What day again the 2nd or 3rd?

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » August 3, 2007 11:35 am

Mr Play wrote:I got the contract from Paradise Cove this afternoon. $58.50 per person doesn't include transportation; it's $66.50 with round trip transportation from Waikiki. At $58.50 the total for 20 people would be $1,170. They want 10% down by next Thursday and the remainder by 8/23, though I can probably extend that out a week or two. Everyone would need to send me their money up front and I would cover the cost in one payment.

With Germaine's, $58 includes transportation from Waikiki. They'll set up a paypal site where everyone can pay their way separately, and the deadline for payment will be 9/28.

What say ye?

Bill, is snail mail an option if no Paypal? Thanks for organizing it ~ I can't wait to meet you and the mrs after all these years! And it seems this could be a memorable occasion for balcony girls to celebrate her 60th birthday in style!!

PS: Recap please... you were talking Friday night, right?

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 3, 2007 12:09 pm

The luau will be the day after the concert, Friday 10/5. That allows people flying in the day of the concert to go if they want. If we go with Paradise Cove, everyone can paypal me or send me a check. I'll work out the logistics for whichever one we choose. I want this to be a group decision, so post your preference in the thread if you have one. We also need to decide whether we want the shuttle bus service from Waikiki or not.

Rather than posting the same information over and over again, I'm updating the post in my signature link. I know it's a pain, but check in there periodically for updates. Just don't quote me from there since the information is constantly updated and that could cause confusion. While you're there, read the part about the contact list and send me your info if you haven't already.

Wino you know · Post by **Wino you know** » August 3, 2007 12:12 pm

caly wrote:
Wino you know wrote:Sorry to be a wet blanket-I guess I'm coming here for some "help," but my friend who lives out there has our tickets, I made my plane reservations, but somehow I'm not able to get excited. More the opposite, if anything.

HELP, PLEASE.
Garry, if I was going I would be happy to help you get excited. Unfortunately.......that aint gonna happen!

Thanks, caly.
You KNOW it doesn't take much from you to get me excited.

XOXOXOXOXO

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 3, 2007 12:15 pm

Right now we have a tie;
Paradise Cove - 1 (jr mint)
Germaine's - 1 (hezgone)

Does anybody else have a preference either way?

I'm still undecided. There are some awful reviews of Germaine's out there, but for all I know those people could be working for Paradise Cove.

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 3, 2007 12:49 pm

I just sent out the initial version of the contact list. I haven't gotten any bouncebacks yet, so let me know if you didn't get it and we'll figure out why.

Karacal · Post by **Karacal** » August 3, 2007 1:52 pm

Mr Play wrote:Right now we have a tie;
Paradise Cove - 1 (jr mint)
Germaine's - 1 (hezgone)

Does anybody else have a preference either way?

I'm still undecided. There are some awful reviews of Germaine's out there, but for all I know those people could be working for Paradise Cove.

Don't really have a preference, will just go with the majority. I can't wait to meet everyone! Thank you so much for all your work on this!

hezgone · Post by **hezgone** » August 3, 2007 3:02 pm

Karacal wrote:
Mr Play wrote:Right now we have a tie;
Paradise Cove - 1 (jr mint)
Germaine's - 1 (hezgone)

Does anybody else have a preference either way?

I'm still undecided. There are some awful reviews of Germaine's out there, but for all I know those people could be working for Paradise Cove.
Don't really have a preference, will just go with the majority. I can't wait to meet everyone! Thank you so much for all your work on this!

I've been to paradise cove, it's nice. Arrive early and bring cash if you want to drink more than the two tickets that come with the package. You can learn the Hula form an authentic Hula girl!!! I'll change my vote to the Cove.

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 3, 2007 3:52 pm

Ok Cove 2 Germaine's 0

Anybody else?

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » August 3, 2007 4:17 pm

Wino you know wrote:Sorry to be a wet blanket-I guess I'm coming here for some "help," but my friend who lives out there has our tickets, I made my plane reservations, but somehow I'm not able to get excited. More the opposite, if anything.

HELP, PLEASE.

(((((((((((((Garry))))))))))))) We are going to have a BLAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please get excited...please?!?

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