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An informative e-Zine brought to you by Hideaway Cove Villas 2307 & 2315 Nalo Road, Poipu, HI 96756 Toll Free: 866-849-2426; www.hideawaycove.com
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We wish you and your family the very best this holiday season. With the new year just around the corner we hope everyone had a wonderful 2002 and that 2003 will be even better. Judging from advance bookings, it looks like next year will be a banner year for Hideaway Cove. So, if you're planning to visit next year, please make your reservations early. Mahalo
One Million Plus, Again!
Second Best In The World  Although
we would rather have been first, second place is nothing to sneeze at.
When Conde Nast Traveler recently completed their annual readers survey
of their favorite tropical island, Kauai came out number two. And
who could have possibly been better in those readers minds? Well
at least it was another Hawaiian Island, Maui. Third place went to
Fraser Island in Australia, Bora Bora was number 4 and Bali took 5th place.
The Big Island here in Hawaii was 6th and Oahu was 9th. Among top
Pacific Rim Resorts, Hyatt Regency Kauai placed fifth and for best value
as an alternative to the Hyatt, Hideaway Cove was number one (just kidding).
However, if there were an award like that, I'm sure we would win it.
Annual Whale
Count
Airline News
First Annual
Kauai Music Festival
COMING EVENTS IN JANUARY/FEBRUARY
Date to be announced
Date to be announced
February 2, 2003
DATES OF EVENTS BELOW TO BE ANNOUNCED.
HULA HOIKE 2002
"EAT DESSERT FIRST" FUNDRAISER WAIMEA TOWN CELEBRATION 2002
ANNUAL UKULELE CONTEST
KILOHANA LONG DISTANCE CANOE RACE
PANIOLO CHALLENGE
ANNUAL CAPTAIN COOK CAPER FUN
RUN
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 Confucius say: Man who want pretty nurse, must be patient. Three Wishes
The frog called for the two to stop and said, "Because you are the only two animals I have seen, I will grant both of you three wishes. Bear, you can go first." The bear thought for a moment, and being the male he was, said, "I wish for all the bears in this forest, apart from me, to be female." For his wish, the rabbit asked for a crash helmet, and immediately put it on. The bear was amazed at the stupidity of the rabbit, wasting his wish like that. It was the bear's second turn for a wish. "Well, I wish that all the bears in the next forest were female as well." The rabbit asked for a motorcycle and immediately hopped on it and roared the engine. The bear was shocked that the rabbit was asking for such idiotic items, because after all, he could have asked for money and bought the bike. For the last wish the bear thought for a while and then said, "I wish that all the bears in the world, apart from me, were female." The rabbit grinned, roared the engine, and said, "I wish that this bear was gay." And off he roared on his motorcycle. A True Story  A
friend of mine was a frequent user of a pay telephone at a popular truck
stop, and was greatly inconvenienced when the phone went out of commission.
Repeated requests for repair brought only promises. After several days, the phone company was again contacted and told that there was no longer a rush. The phone was now working fine--except that all money was being returned upon completion of each call. A repairman arrived within the hour! What Did You Say? Morris realized he needed to purchase a hearing aid, but he felt unwilling to spend much money. "How much do they cost?" he asked the salesperson. "That depends," he said. "They run from $2.00 to $2,000." "Let's see the $2.00 model," said Morris the miser. The salesperson put the device around Morris' neck. "You just stick this button in your ear and run this little string down to your pocket," he instructed. "How does it work?" , asked Morris. "For $2.00 it doesn't work," the salesperson replied. "But when people see it on you, they'll talk louder." The Dog, The Monkey and The Leopard A wealthy man and his dog were on
Safari when one day the dog starts chasing butterflies The dog thinks, "Boy, I'm in deep
doo doo now." But out of the corner of his eye he notices As the leopard is about to leap on him, the dog exclaims loudly, "Man, that was one delicious leopard. I wonder if there are any more around here?" The leopard halts his attack in mid stride, as a look of terror comes over him, and slinks away into the trees. "Whew, that was a close call. The dog nearly had me!" says the leopard.
Catching up with the leopard, the monkey tells all and strikes a deal. The cat is furious at being made a fool of and says, "Here monkey, hop on my back and see what will happen to that canine!" The dog sees monkey and leopard approaching and thinks, "What will I do now?" But, instead of running, the dog sits down with his back facing the attackers and pretends he hasn't seen them. Just when they get close enough to hear, the dog says, "Now where is that monkey? I just can’t trust him. I sent him off half an hour ago to bring me another leopard, and he's still not back!" Where have you been? One day a man decided that he was sick and tired of going home every payday and giving his check to his wife. So the next payday he cashed his check and went out partying all weekend. When he finally decided to come home, there was his wife waiting for him on the front porch. As soon as he she sees him she starts in ....where have you been, why haven't you called, where is your paycheck? She stops, noticing that he appears not to be listening at all. She then grabs his face and states very harshly "How would you like it if you didn't see me for a couple days?" The man thinks a little and he says with a half smirk "I think that I would like that a lot!" A day goes by and he doesn't see her...2 days go by and he still hadn't seen her...3 days go by and the swelling had gone down just enough that he could see her through the corner of his left eye. Actual Radio Conversion
Canadians: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision. Americans: Recommend you divert your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision. Canadians: Negative. You will have to divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid a collision. Americans: This is the captain of a US Navy ship. I say again, divert YOUR course. Canadians: No, I say again, you divert YOUR course. Americans: This is the Aircraft Carrier USS LINCOLN, the second largest ship in the United States Atlantic Fleet. We are accompanied with three Destroyers, three Cruisers and numerous support vessels. I DEMAND that you change your course 15 degrees north. I say again, that's one-five degrees north, or counter-measures will be undertaken to ensure the safety of this ship. Canadians: This is a lighthouse. Your call.
 The market continues to be red hot. If priced at or near the market, new listings are being sold in days, sometimes even before the listings are published. The strength in the market cuts across all segments including resort properties, resale and new homes, raw land, condos as well as agricultural land and commercial real estate. Hawaii as a state is also doing extremely well. In the third quarter the state posted the largest increase in the number of sales, 20.3%, of any state in the country. And all this is going on in a state that has seen a robust market for over three years now. Some buyers and investors may be concerned that, in an active market like this one, they will be buying in at the “top of the market”. The November issue of Consumer Reports addresses that very concern by naming various prominent “bubble" markets where properties may be selling for 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% over historical values based on a ratio of current housing prices to incomes in each area. Hawaii was not named as being in this type of market. This month we’re going to take a look at a smattering of what’s available in raw land in the South Shore area. So that you can compare lots listed in square footage which those listed in acres, just figure that an acre is around 42,000 square feet, and a half acre 21,000 or so. How’s that for exact measurement? Our first property is an acre and a half listed for $158,000 (fee simple). It is located in Kalaheo (where yours truly also lives) and has an ocean view. The building site has septic in place, which saves several thousand dollars for the new buyer. The site has been graded and was done with the proper grading permits. Custom house plans with a building permit may be negotiated separately. In the community of Lawai, which is just a hop skip and a jump from Kalaheo, lies a 18,000 square foot lot listed for $165,000 (fee simple). It is level, has been graded and is located on a cul-de-sac. A 10,800 square foot lot is listed in Kalaheo for $170,000 (fee simple). The lot is in a subdivision called Kakela Makai that Gale and I pass by on our morning walks. It is very nicely done with underground utilities and wide paved streets. There will be about 160 lots in the subdivision when it is completely sold out. Right down in Poipu is a 10,000 square foot lot listed for $325,000 (fee simple). It has ocean and mountain views and is adjacent to the Embassy Suites fronting Pee Road in Poipu. A terrific view looking down the Poipu Beach coastline is available from this mountain top building site. Four and a half acres in Koloa are offered for $359,000 (fee simple). This would be perfect for constructing an estate home and would allow for a private driveway to the future homesite. In an area called the Kalaheo Homesteads, you can purchase 25 acres for $895,000 (fee simple). Views and sloping terrain add to the character of this land. Although there is certainly no guarantee with the Planning Commission, parcels of this size, that were at one time zoned agricultural, have been subdivided into 5 parcels of five acres each with one home allowed on each parcel. However, if it Poipu you want, here is an oceanfront piece just under 20,000 square feet for $998,000 (fee simple). Well, actually there is a road running in front before you get to the ocean and this location is not the most prestigious. However it is still in Poipu and the ocean is right there in front of you. A parcel of the same size and adjacent to this one is also for sale for the same price. That would give you almost an acre for a little less than two million. Such a deal. In a better location and naturally more expensive, this Poipu property of 30,000 square feet is listed for $2,295,000 (fee simple). It’s located above the rim of Poipu Beach crater and has a spectacular view up the Poipu Beach coastline. It would be a superb site for an estate home or could also be subdivided.
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 Every Friday night from 5 - 9 p.m.
is Hanapepe Art Night and is unique. Participating galleries take turns
being the weekly host gallery, offering original performances or demonstrations
• Seaview Terrace at Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, Poipu, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Be sure and call (808) 742-1234 to double check the type of performance. Some nights there is guitar music, others keiki hula with young children performing. If you’ve never seen 3-9 years olds doing the hula, you should go. It’s really a joy to watch.
 Watch Hawaiian crafts being created at the Hui Aloha (friendly get-together) in the Sheraton Garden Court Lobby in Poipu from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. This daily display features everything from coconut hats to Niihau shell leis, lauhala baskets and more. Call (808) 742-1661 for further information.
Monday through Friday take a Gay & Robinson Tour. See Makaweli's sugar irrigation systems Mon - Fri, 8 - 4 p.m. Exhibits show the 17.5 mile Koula Ditch, 13 mile Olokele Ditch, and history of Gay & Robinson, Olokele and Hawaiian Sugar Co. plantations. Free. Call (808) 335-2824. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays go for a Kapaa History Tour. Take walking tours through Kapaa town. Meet at Pono Kai Resort lobby at 10 am. Call (808) 245-3373 for reservations. Tuesdays through Saturdays take the
kids to the Kauai Children’s Discovery Museum.
Mondays are reserved for the Historic Waimea Walking Tour. This 90 minute tour offers a glimpse of historic Waimea town Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Call (808)338-1332. Mondays through Fridays enjoy a Sugar Mill Tour. This two-hour field and factory tour is given twice daily at 9 a.m. and at 1 p.m. There is an admission charge for the tour, but admission to the Visitor Center is free and is open 8 - 4. Kaumakani Ave. Call (808)335-2824 for reservations. Mondays through Fridays take advantage
of any one of a number of Garden Tours.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays stroll back in time with a Walking Tour of Old Waimea Sugar Plantation and Cottages. The tour meets at 9:00 a.m. and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Volunteers lead you through Waimea Plantation Cottages, a vacation resort of restored plantation houses, and the neighboring Waimea Sugar Company "camp" of houses dating to the turn of the century. Tours are limited to 12 people. For reservations please call (808) 335-2824. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays take a Kauai Museum Tour.
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 Congratulations to Alan and Geraldine Lynagh from Westminster, England for winning a $300 credit toward a future stay at Hideaway Cove. Good luck to everyone for our next drawing. The winner will be announced in our next issue.
If you would like to subscribe to a great newsletter about the Hawaiian Islands, Lisa Weber produces one you will find interesting and informative.
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For
the sixth year in a row, visitor numbers to Kauai are expected to top one
million. Although the actual numbers won't be published until the
end of January, Kauai has averaged over 79,000 visitors each December for
the past five years and needs only a little over 78,000 to hit the million
mark once again. Domestic visitors continue to be Kauai's bread and
butter, staying an average of 6.73 days compared to just 3.84 days for
international visitors. Kauai and Maui are along among the islands
in recording positive numbers of domestic visitors for both the month of
November and the first 11 months of 2002, in terms of both total domestic
visitors and visitors choosing to stay only on Kauai or Maui.
United
is still flying directly to Kauai from San Francisco and Los Angeles (YEA!!)
Pleasant Hawaiian announced they will re-launch direct air service from
both San Francisco and Los Angeles on a weekly basis starting April 12.
The San Fran service will continue through August 30th, with L.A. keeps
going until October 25th.
January
11, 2003
screenwriting
and Michael Levin, fiction writing, are two of the world's most renowned
writing teachers. Only here can you enjoy intimate, exciting classes with
both Hunter and Levin. If you are serious about writing, this is a conference
you must attend. Call: Kauai Writers Conference 1-800-637-6856.
February
21, 2003
Amateurs
and professionals show their stuff with Hawaii's favorite string instrument.
Starts at 12:45pm. Children & Adult Categories. Prizes. Sign up until
noon at the information booth. Waimea Town Celebration Event. Old Waimea
Mill, Waimea Town Celebration Stage. Call Chris Faye 808-335-2824; 
One
day, down in the mystical forest, a magical frog was hopping towards a
water hole. The forest was so enormous that the frog had never laid eyes
on another animal before. But today, by chance a bear was chasing after
a rabbit to have for dinner.
and
gets lost. Wandering about, the dog notices a leopard sprinting towards
him, with the intention of having him for lunch.
some
bones on the ground and immediately turns his back towards the cat and
starts chewing them.
Meanwhile,
on a nearby tree a monkey had watched this scene and figured he could put
his knowledge to use in exchange for protection from the leopard.
As he heads off, the dog notices the monkey running after the leopard at
great speed and figures something is up.
which
become the theme for that art night. All the galleries are lit up and decked
out, giving the town a special atmosphere. Enjoy a stroll down the streets
of quaint, historic Hanapepe Town and meet the local artists. This
is also the only night the Hanapepe Café is open (it’s otherwise
open for breakfast and lunch) and it is a wonderful restaurant serving
vegetarian fare. For Art Night info, call Lew or Annette Shortridge at
(808) 335-0343.
Monday
through Thursday go on Crater Hill Hikes. From the Kilauea
Point National Wildlife Refuge Visitor’s Center, you can join this 2 to
2-1/2 hour hike. Guides discuss the geology of the island and Crater Hill,
seabirds and migratory birds, native plants, and marine wildlife that visit
Kilauea Point. Spectacular setting including historic Kilauea Point Lighthouse,
visitor's center, and grounds open all day. Free with paid entry fee of
$3 to the Wildlife Refuge. Call (808) 828-0168 for reservations.
Fridays
and Sundays perk up your ears for Hawaiian Slack Key Music Concerts.