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re: 11 days on 4 Hawaiian Islands. Looking for recommendations on places and ‘tours’
Posted by sparkinator on 9/30/26 at 8:28 pm to sparkinator
Hawaii has been great thus far. Spent a couple of days at Honolulu. The hurricane produced great conditions for surfing. We were staying in Waikiki, so we went down to Marina and watched some very impressive surfing.
Went to the Botanical gardens that were okay. We toured Iolona castle and King Kamehameha’s statue. Really got a 5-0 vibe.
We traveled to the Big Island today. Ported at Hilo. Took a Rainbow falls, lava tube and Kilauea Caldera trip. We saw an impressive lava flow for about 30 minutes. Malahini tours was great.
Kauai is tomorrow. Booked a helicopter tour. So much to see. There’s a reason Hawaii is a dream vacation.
Went to the Botanical gardens that were okay. We toured Iolona castle and King Kamehameha’s statue. Really got a 5-0 vibe.
We traveled to the Big Island today. Ported at Hilo. Took a Rainbow falls, lava tube and Kilauea Caldera trip. We saw an impressive lava flow for about 30 minutes. Malahini tours was great.
Kauai is tomorrow. Booked a helicopter tour. So much to see. There’s a reason Hawaii is a dream vacation.
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re: ALL TIME top rock 5 Bands, GO!
Posted by sparkinator on 9/29/26 at 7:14 pm to foghat
Foghat,….
And you didn’t make your own list. :lol:
And you didn’t make your own list. :lol:
re: ALL TIME top rock 5 Bands, GO!
Posted by sparkinator on 9/29/26 at 4:40 pm to foghat
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Posted by foghat 9/29/26 at 4:25 pm to HolyGlore
1. Rush
2. Led Zeppelin
3. Pearl Jam
4. Foo Fighters
5. 3 Doors Down
If you are looking for the best all around band.....Here Come The Mummies!
The name definitely does NOT checkout.
re: Best band names - regardless of whether or not you like their music
Posted by sparkinator on 9/29/26 at 12:59 pm to Ramblin Wreck
Garbage
re: You know with his Noah's Ark thing what I find potentially hilarious
Posted by sparkinator on 9/27/26 at 4:38 pm to OWLFAN86
And they didn’t have to be mature/adult animals either. Less size to have to make room for. Less food intake and less crap expelled.
Also, Noah didn’t have to get every variation of a species. Natural selection and all would take care of that,..
Also, Noah didn’t have to get every variation of a species. Natural selection and all would take care of that,..
re: 11 days on 4 Hawaiian Islands. Looking for recommendations on places and ‘tours’
Posted by sparkinator on 9/24/26 at 8:19 pm to sparkinator
Norwegian just altered cruise dates and itinerary. This weeks cruise ends a day early (tomorrow) and ours begins 2 days late due to the hurricane. But they are giving half our money back immediately and giving us the other half of our money back in a future cruise credit. And we are still getting the shortened 5 day cruise with 1 day ports at each island. And that’s without any travel insurance involved. They also offered a full refund as well. Shout out to NCL.
We still have 3 nights booked in a condo at Wakiki at the end of the cruise so the vacation will be 9 days and won’t be a total flop. The cruise company and airline is being very accommodating. We will just have to try another time when we get back. This will give us a glimpse of all the islands though.
We still have 3 nights booked in a condo at Wakiki at the end of the cruise so the vacation will be 9 days and won’t be a total flop. The cruise company and airline is being very accommodating. We will just have to try another time when we get back. This will give us a glimpse of all the islands though.
re: 11 days on 4 Hawaiian Islands. Looking for recommendations on places and ‘tours’
Posted by sparkinator on 9/24/26 at 9:54 am to Volvagia
The hurricane is scheduled to hit the island the same time we are! :lol: And by hit I mean figuratively. :rolleyes:
We’ve got 11 days total so hopefully the hurricane will be limited in damage and convenience for us and the islands inhabitants. They have gone through plenty already of damaging storms lately.
I’ve not heard of any delays thus far, but I figure they are coming. Port closures as well. We will see!
We’ve got 11 days total so hopefully the hurricane will be limited in damage and convenience for us and the islands inhabitants. They have gone through plenty already of damaging storms lately.
I’ve not heard of any delays thus far, but I figure they are coming. Port closures as well. We will see!
re: Broken Bow, OK
Posted by sparkinator on 9/17/26 at 8:27 am to dyslexiateechur
Come to Hot Springs! Lake Hamilton. I’ve 3 condos in the lake up there I’d love to rent out! :lol:
Hot Springs isn’t the ‘hot commodity’ like broken bow, but it’s still got nice activities and good places to eat. We love going up there. I’m heading out tomorrow to do some furniture swapping.
Hot Springs isn’t the ‘hot commodity’ like broken bow, but it’s still got nice activities and good places to eat. We love going up there. I’m heading out tomorrow to do some furniture swapping.
re: Your “wow” vacation
Posted by sparkinator on 9/16/26 at 11:01 am to Dam Guide
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I did a very similar trip and I would agree that's probably going to remain my favorite. Hit up the Great Sands, Black Canyon, Mesa Verde, Utah Mighty 5, Grand Canyon, Sequoia/Kings/Yosemite, Redwoods, Crater Lake, Craters of the Moon, Yellowstone, Devils Tower, Rushmore, Badlands, and the Arch. It was so awesome living off the bike for almost a month.
I did a shorter version of the trip in an RV with the wife and kid last year, it was fun to see her experience the places, but it just was a bit off experiencing all that on the motorcycle. It just felt different basically being outside in the elements for that long. Like you said life changing.
Yours sounds like an excellent trip! Big thumbs up.
I went home to Amarillo, Taos, Chama, Pagosa, Durango, Ouray Moab, Arches,Canyonland, Capitol reef, Escalante, Bryce, Zion, LV, San Luis Opisbo, Hwy 1 San Fran, Hwy 1 Ave of Giants, Eureka Cali Hwy 36, 299, Whiskeytown Goose Lake, Oregon desert, Snake River Oxbo, Enterprise Joseph, Hwy 12, Lolo pass, Yellowstone NP, Beartooth pass, Wyoming, Denver, THE COLORADO Rockies, Raton pass , Texas, back home.
It was a great trip. Went back the next year and met an old HS buddy in Crestview Ca, and went to Sequoia Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Carmel, San Fran, Laguna Seca raceway for the Moto GP, Hwy 1, then a Marathon back home. Left from his house in Tucson back to Bienville parish straight through. 1350 miles in 20 hours straight. I pretty much gave up my bike after that. lol.
re: 11 days on 4 Hawaiian Islands. Looking for recommendations on places and ‘tours’
Posted by sparkinator on 9/16/26 at 10:44 am to sparkinator
Update: We’ve got a lot of days/islands planned out.
Friday/Saturday arrive in Honolulu and board cruise ship. Spend Saturday around Honolulu. Beach area, palace, etc.
Sunday/Monday Maui. Rented a convertible to tour around the island. Parts of Road to Hana, state parks, beaches, hiking etc. Sunrises and sunset views.
Tuesday/Wednesday Hilo and Kona. Not much planned. I know there are plantations and parks. Still working on this one. Don’t plan to have a car due to porting in 2 different spots.
Thur/Friday. Kauai. If the port is open, and that is fluid at the moment. Renting an SUV to tour accessible areas and going on the evening catamaran supper along the Na Pali coast. Capt Andy has been recommended. The rest of the 2 days just touring the island and staying out of repairmen’s way. Any parks or beaches that may be open. It’s not looking too promising for stopping at Kauai with the hurricane damage but hopefully it will be open by then. But again, staying out of people’s way. Don’t want to hinder anyone in restoration of services.
Saturday through Tuesday. Disembark and condo rental by the marina at Wakiki beach in Honolulu. Saturday car rented for the duration and all day at Pearl. We have USS Arizona tickets and all day Admiral tour tickets. Sunday and Monday just sightseeing by car.
On the punch list is Pineapple plantation tour, luau, and maybe helicopter tour. We will have rental cars except for the big island, so mountain sunrises/sunsets are on the list. Just not sure which island will be best to fit these in.
I’m not looking to have every five minutes planned out, just want to have a decent itinerary for each island. And not cram all activities in to one island and nothing to do on the others.
Thanks for the suggestions. Just keep them coming.
Friday/Saturday arrive in Honolulu and board cruise ship. Spend Saturday around Honolulu. Beach area, palace, etc.
Sunday/Monday Maui. Rented a convertible to tour around the island. Parts of Road to Hana, state parks, beaches, hiking etc. Sunrises and sunset views.
Tuesday/Wednesday Hilo and Kona. Not much planned. I know there are plantations and parks. Still working on this one. Don’t plan to have a car due to porting in 2 different spots.
Thur/Friday. Kauai. If the port is open, and that is fluid at the moment. Renting an SUV to tour accessible areas and going on the evening catamaran supper along the Na Pali coast. Capt Andy has been recommended. The rest of the 2 days just touring the island and staying out of repairmen’s way. Any parks or beaches that may be open. It’s not looking too promising for stopping at Kauai with the hurricane damage but hopefully it will be open by then. But again, staying out of people’s way. Don’t want to hinder anyone in restoration of services.
Saturday through Tuesday. Disembark and condo rental by the marina at Wakiki beach in Honolulu. Saturday car rented for the duration and all day at Pearl. We have USS Arizona tickets and all day Admiral tour tickets. Sunday and Monday just sightseeing by car.
On the punch list is Pineapple plantation tour, luau, and maybe helicopter tour. We will have rental cars except for the big island, so mountain sunrises/sunsets are on the list. Just not sure which island will be best to fit these in.
I’m not looking to have every five minutes planned out, just want to have a decent itinerary for each island. And not cram all activities in to one island and nothing to do on the others.
Thanks for the suggestions. Just keep them coming.
re: Your “wow” vacation
Posted by sparkinator on 9/14/26 at 1:44 pm to jsquardjj
The big National Parks like Yosemite, Zion, Sequoia, Yellowstone, etc. can change your perspective on life. Those places just make me feel appreciative of the gift of my life, where I live, the freedoms and blessings we have. It also makes me feel really small in the grand scheme of our world.
I visited those 20 years ago on my motorcycle and camped in a tent every night. 13 days and 6500 miles. By myself. It was life changing.
This last year my wife and I flew to Vegas and rented an SUV and spent 2 weeks in California and then southern Utah. And camped in a tent 2 nights just to experience 20 years ago. Stayed in the Redwoods at Burlington campground and at a campground outside Bryce Canyon NP. It was just as impactful this time around.
I visited those 20 years ago on my motorcycle and camped in a tent every night. 13 days and 6500 miles. By myself. It was life changing.
This last year my wife and I flew to Vegas and rented an SUV and spent 2 weeks in California and then southern Utah. And camped in a tent 2 nights just to experience 20 years ago. Stayed in the Redwoods at Burlington campground and at a campground outside Bryce Canyon NP. It was just as impactful this time around.
re: 11 days on 4 Hawaiian Islands. Looking for recommendations on places and ‘tours’
Posted by sparkinator on 9/10/26 at 12:38 pm to paulb52
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take the boat excursion along the Napoli Coast.
That looks like a common recommendation. We will definitely put on our list.
Just looking at which island would be best for luau, which for helicopter tour, boat tour, hiking, beaches, etc.
With the storm damage, Kauai is gonna be limited on activities. We aren’t scheduled to arrive there until October 1 & 2 (3 weeks) so those conditions will change a lot between now and then.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone.
re: The one juror in the Clancy case
Posted by sparkinator on 9/4/26 at 3:38 pm to RGT
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n.Its sad society has so little compassion about some suffering from post Partom depression.
No. It’s a sad society that doesn’t protect our children.
re: 11 days on 4 Hawaiian Islands. Looking for recommendations on places and ‘tours’
Posted by sparkinator on 8/27/26 at 8:38 pm to TideSaint
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My son is a U.S.S. Arizona memorial boat pilot.
Congratulations.
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Unfortunately, he's coming home from September 26th to October 5th.
Damn. We fly in the 25th late and fly out the 6th early.
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If you are going to the memorial outside of those dates let me know. I'd really like someone to frick with him.
I’m the guy that would definitely frick with him.
:rotflmao:
re: 11 days on 4 Hawaiian Islands. Looking for recommendations on places and ‘tours’
Posted by sparkinator on 8/26/26 at 8:17 am to CaptainJ47
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Will you have a car? I
I will have a car rented on Oahu for the 3 days we are there. I won’t have one on the other islands.
Thanks for all the responses. Keep them coming! Really interested in visiting the right spots on the right islands.
I looked at the Jurassic falls helicopter tour and it looks fantastic. Even if you don’t land at the falls.
11 days on 4 Hawaiian Islands. Looking for recommendations on places and ‘tours’
Posted by sparkinator on 8/25/26 at 9:15 pm
Wife and I are flying to Hawaii the end of September. We have a 7 day cruise booked out of Honolulu. The first stop is 2 full days in Maui, then 2 full days on the big Island (Hilo, then Kona), then 2 full days at Kauai. Then back to Honolulu where we have a condo booked for 3 nights by Waikiki.
We have never been, and have some must dos like Pearl Harbor, a luau, road to Hana, helicopter tour. We will be hiking as well (not extreme).
Just looking for any guidance on the really not to be missed items and priority/highlights for each island. We are both in our 60s and fairly active. We’ve been on several cruises and book local tours. We really like traveling on our own, but this was a really great way to see several islands on a budget.
Thanks in advance.
We have never been, and have some must dos like Pearl Harbor, a luau, road to Hana, helicopter tour. We will be hiking as well (not extreme).
Just looking for any guidance on the really not to be missed items and priority/highlights for each island. We are both in our 60s and fairly active. We’ve been on several cruises and book local tours. We really like traveling on our own, but this was a really great way to see several islands on a budget.
Thanks in advance.
re: Dueling Dem’s try to out-socialist each other in Rhode Island Gov debate.
Posted by sparkinator on 8/21/26 at 3:08 pm to LuckyTiger
How did the northeast and west coast get this crazy? Serious question.
I understand Democrat politics and machines being powerful in that area for decades, but how do they still support Democrats with the policies they now promote?
Is it the frog analogy of the the water pot on the stove that slowly heats up until it’s boiled alive?
Or a people would rather continue to play the fool rather than admit they were ever fooled?
I just don’t get it. Eventually a generation has to stand up to the idiocy of their state or region. And that’s with the full understanding of Louisiana politics.
I understand Democrat politics and machines being powerful in that area for decades, but how do they still support Democrats with the policies they now promote?
Is it the frog analogy of the the water pot on the stove that slowly heats up until it’s boiled alive?
Or a people would rather continue to play the fool rather than admit they were ever fooled?
I just don’t get it. Eventually a generation has to stand up to the idiocy of their state or region. And that’s with the full understanding of Louisiana politics.
re: Crazy. hot MILF meets the Police,, key word crazy
Posted by sparkinator on 8/16/26 at 11:28 am to OWLFAN86
Kids- that’s why you don’t share your location with your spouse.
I dumped mine when my wife texted me because I stopped at 2 gas stations 20 miles apart while on my way home from Baton Rouge. I filled up at one and my son had to pee at the second. I don’t need ANYONE tracking me that closely.
I dumped mine when my wife texted me because I stopped at 2 gas stations 20 miles apart while on my way home from Baton Rouge. I filled up at one and my son had to pee at the second. I don’t need ANYONE tracking me that closely.
re: My family is struggling
Posted by sparkinator on 8/15/26 at 9:21 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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I think most men have at least one "should have died" story from their young and dumb youth.
I definitely did.
And moments I look back on and am amazed I didn’t die. Or kill someone. Or destroy my chance at a normal future. Intentionally or not, it was still a distinct possibility for ALL of us.
re: Sophie Cunningham may need protection for being so honest and loving life!!
Posted by sparkinator on 8/15/26 at 9:10 pm to Timeoday
God bless em. There’s rednecks scattered all over the country. Just not scattered thick enough.
re: Bryan Adams/Pat Benatar & Neil Geraldo @ Smoothie King
Posted by sparkinator on 8/2/26 at 8:08 am to LuckySo-n-So
Saw the show last night at Simmons arena in N Little Rock. The sound was atrocious for Pat and Neil. And I understand the dynamic and history, but Neil is too center staged for a pop act. His guitar was overplaying her voice. It was very frustrating.
Not sure what the difference was, but Bryan Adams put on a great show and the sound was on point. Very clear and balanced. They played for right at 2 hours. He’s got a really solid approach to get the crowd involved and keep the energy up. Pat was at a solid hour but the sound was so bad, the crowd was really flat in response.
If you’re on the fence about going to a show in your area, just buy the damn tickets and enjoy the show.
Not sure what the difference was, but Bryan Adams put on a great show and the sound was on point. Very clear and balanced. They played for right at 2 hours. He’s got a really solid approach to get the crowd involved and keep the energy up. Pat was at a solid hour but the sound was so bad, the crowd was really flat in response.
If you’re on the fence about going to a show in your area, just buy the damn tickets and enjoy the show.
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