...And Then Scotty Happened. A Hawaiian Adventure (CHAPTER 32 Added 5/23--THE END)

[Captain_Oblivious]

Well it seemed like a good idea while you were planning it out at least.

No, probably not even then. But cost/time considerations always force compromises.

Those kettle chips never stood a chance.

I look forward to the next battle.

¿Justo lo que estás tratando de insinuar aquí?

SQUIRREL!

So when you go back as a family of six, just pay to park the car inside the park and you’ll save a buck.

I knew this extra kid would pay off somehow.

Heck, even a pile of dog poo is exotic when you step in it on a Hawaiian Isle.

You, sir, are a poet laureate of the finest order.

OK, but I just want you to know that we’re all counting on you.

+1

One man’s trash…

I could see if it was 2-ply...

I see what you did there…
(and I approve)

Never miss an opportunity to be shameless

Have I? I don't think I ever have.

Losing your main industry will do that.

Yep. A depressed economy for sure. And not as much tourism because it's the rainy side.

A three word puzzle huh?
Let’s see…

A: A slightly rundown town
B: Mark’s main form of sustenance
C: the thing that’s got everyone traveling to Colorado all of a sudden.

Now which one would most interest the Captain?
Yep… that’s a tough one.

Take your time. No rush.

OK… that’s cool.
And I bet that watching any of the folks who chose option-C as the answer to you last puzzle while they attempt to play one of those games might be highly entertaining.

That could add to the entertainment value of the place.

Sounds good…
(Hard to foul up a burger though)

Oh, it can be done.

Also… depending on the caliber of the Q-sauce.

Of course.

Had it been real bacon and a stronger cheese, there’d have been no contest.

It would have been fun to try something a little different, but I couldn't pass up real bacon and onion rings.

Your about to pay for that bit of hubris arent’ you?

I usually do.

A selfless act of public service if ever I’ve encountered one.

(Nice images by the way)

Thanks...I think.

Silly question.

Every experience that becomes a great story was worth it.
(unless you didn’t survive to tell the story, but I digress)

I find the criteria, "Would I be able to see this on a normal day at home?" leads to a lot of good experiences.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

And stop calling me Shirley.

Airplane!

+1

Really enjoying your trip report. Great pictures. Brave of you to tackle the crazy 2-1/2 hour drive back to the hotel in the dark.

Brave? I don't know about that. But I knew it would be a tough drive going in. Still worth it.

And excited for your baby news! Hope all goes well, and quickly.

I'll try and get a picture posted soon and then you can be the judge!

I have extensive training in cost/benefit analysis, both at the undergraduate and post-graduate level, and the situation you describe here is what they term "break-even", from a financial standpoint. Only you didn't get the benefit of parking close, so ah, yeah, it was a suboptimal choice. Next, would you like to learn about "sunk costs"?

It's like he's trying to talk to me, I just know it. Look, you're really cute, but I have no idea what you're saying. Say the first thing again.

I have an idea I don't want to know anything about "sunk costs" on this trip.

I'm sorry, I don't do impressions....my training is in Psychiatry.

(rim shot)

This is why we quote Airplane and not Airplane II.

Sounds painful.

Nah. We're tough.

Beautiful! I'll bet that was awesome to see.

I think so!

Hmmm, let's see...you're staying in Kona, right?

I'm sure Kathy would be hoping to find a Starbucks here.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

I hope cletus is not being born duning the snowpocalypse or are you just going to name her Leon?

Well, I couldn't convince Julie to go with Cletus as the name. I tried, I really did.

I hope everyone is happy, pain free, and safe.

So far so good!

Apparently they saw you coming...... They did the math, if a family of 5 was going to park at the road to save the parking fee but gets charged the walk in fee they MIGHT just steal the toilet paper.

Now if that is like where I work only 1 person has the key and the day they all run out is his day off.

Sounds like Murphy's Law in action.

Beautiful..... Yes the falls too!

Of course. The food looked great and well a good burger in a starving stomach is heaven.

Truth. Boy did we need that meal.

Hey at least you had a reason to drive around the island and back.

What, you think I would have done this with no reason? Don't answer that.

YES!!!!!

A long but you made the most of the time you had. Bravo!!!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Just joining in on your trip report! So glad to have stumbled across your report! Love your family! I'm only up to chapter 4... and will book mark and keep on reading. Hope to catch up soon.

Karen

Karen! Thanks for joining us!

Congratulations to ALL of you on the new baby.


Hope momma is doing well.

Hey, you jumped the gun on the announcement!

Seriously, thank you Kathy. Everyone is doing great.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Congrats! Hoping all are well.

Jill in CO

I said it elsewhere but it bears repeating here…

Congrats to the entire Oblivious clan.
A wish for a speedy recovery for momma
And as for Drew…

Welcome sir… the world, and The World, awaits you!

Congratulations! I hope everyone feels all better soon!

Congratulations to your family!!!

Thank you everyone!!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Well at least Julie managed to smuggle Drew in so you didn't have to pay $6...

Yeah, we showed them!

Everything is expensive in Hawaii...

This just proves the rule.

You did a nice job catching the chain link fence though.

You have to admit, it's one of the more scenic chain-link fences you've seen.

We wouldn't expect anything less of you, Mark.

Hey, we all have our talents.

I'm guessing it is the same reason why I'm sitting here right now thinking I could use a good burger.

That's a great idea!

Starvation makes everything taste better.

So does bacon and cheese.

But at least you weren't one of those idiots who plays golf in a rain storm.

But I didn't think the heavy stuff would come down for another couple of hours.

Definitely something I'd have to take time to see if I'm ever there.

Highly recommended!

Congratulations! I really like his name.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Congratulations to you, Julie and the family. 9 lbs, 12 oz?!?! WOW!!! Glad everyone is doing well.

And yeah, he was huge. Julie went into Beast Mode to get that delivery done.

Congrats!!!!! 9 pounder WOW- I guess he really liked all those Maui Onion chips.

Here is to wishing he is a good sleeper and an all around happy and healthy baby.

Hoping for a quick recovery for Julie.

Thanks Pat!

Congrats!!!!

That's great news!!! Congratulations Mark, Julie, and family!

Thanks Glenn! Someday we'll have to do another Delaware-area DISmeet so you can meet the little guy.

Congratulations Capt'n and MrsKnowitall! Andrew is a great name - my son Andrew was also a 9 pounder!

Thank you! And wow, lots in common. Just tell me your son turned out to be a great kid.

Congratulations!!!!!

Congratulations to your new addition to the family!! I hope you will all have a fabulous time with Andrew over the next many years!

Thank you Magdalene!

I am sorry that I am so behind with your TR, but I thought I ought to check whether it isn't about time for the new family member to arrive! It seems that I looked just in time!!!

Great timing! And it's great to see you pop in here. I was hoping I hadn't scared you off with a boring TR. All of these other folks must be gluttons for punishment.

cleautus is the new name of the monster truck for monster jam. parker and i saw it in Indy this last weekend.

I'm going to have to talk to Julie and see if we can revisit this "Andrew" thing.

congrats on the new addition to the family.

Thanks Dan!

to bad he cant eat chips yet, i have 2 bags of maui onion chips i would have sent for him. but ill just hang on to them for now.

Now that's just plain cruel, dude.

ohh PS...check the ABC store website they sell and ship those chips now. the abc store from the islands not the TV channel...you might not have luck getting them at the tv channel website.

Cool! Thanks for the tip!

But they offer 6 6-oz. bags for $39. I'm going to have to see if it's cheaper to bribe your SiL to go to Costco!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Just getting caught up -- Congratulations to you and your family on the new addition!

And, thanks for a great TR!

on both counts!

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Here are a few of our favorite pictures of Drew so far (if you're on Facebook you've probably already seen them):

 

[jedijill]

He is gorgeous!

Congrats again!

Jill in CO

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

He is gorgeous!

Congrats again!

Jill in CO

Thank you Jill!

 

[jekjones1558]

Drew is absolutely perfect! You must be so proud and grateful.
I am posting very late but in case you see this: what time do we need to be at the Jagger Museum to get a decent viewing spot at dusk? We are going tomorrow (Tuesday). I have done searches and tried calling the park but no luck. We hadn't planned to stay until dark because I dread the drive back to Kona on that windy 2 lane road at night but this will be DSis's one chance to see this.
TIA if you happen to see this in time.

 

[jekjones1558]

Forgot to mention that we drove the north shore to Hilo yesterday to see Akaka Falls and went on to Hilo just to try the Hilo Burger Joint. Dumb us to do that on Super Bowl Sunday. So no burgers for us. Darn.

 

[KatMark]

Sorry I jumped the gun (assumed everyone had seen on FB).

No photos with the older siblings yet?

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Drew is absolutely perfect! You must be so proud and grateful.
I am posting very late but in case you see this: what time do we need to be at the Jagger Museum to get a decent viewing spot at dusk? We are going tomorrow (Tuesday). I have done searches and tried calling the park but no luck. We hadn't planned to stay until dark because I dread the drive back to Kona on that windy 2 lane road at night but this will be DSis's one chance to see this.
TIA if you happen to see this in time.

Just happened to see this as I'm trying to rock a cranky, gassy baby to sleep (can you see the resemblance?).

If I recall, sunset was around 7:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. and stayed fairly consistent through the year. My memory is a little fuzzy on what time we arrived but I want to say we tried to be about 45 minutes early or so. Try and see when sunset actually is tomorrow and then work backwards. If you save the museum exhibits for the evening, you can arrive even earlier to guarantee a parking space and then tour the museum while you wait.

You can ask a ranger once you arrive as well. They had rangers out directing the traffic in the parking lot so I think most of them know the drill.

 

[jekjones1558]

Sunset is about 6:15 so I guess we will try to be at the museum by 5:00 or so. Thanks for all your tips. Hope it is not raining tomorrow evening!

 

[lovetotraveltx]

Haven't been back in months. Glad it's not long after your new addition. He is beautiful!!!!

Congratulations to all and best of luck with him

 

[Wherem I Now]

As much as I have enjoyed seeing your pics of the Hawaiian Islands, the pics of your family's latest addition are just heartwarming. Thanks for sharing and congratulations again.

 

[GoofyIsAsGoofyDoes]

SQUIRREL!

I hate Squirrels…

You, sir, are a poet laureate of the finest order.

Now there’s something that I don’t get told very often…

It's like he's trying to talk to me, I just know it. Look, you're really cute, but I have no idea what you're saying. Say the first thing again.

"Alright, we're here, dudes! Get ready! Your exit's comin' up, man!"

"You mean the swirling vortex of terror?"

"That's it, dude!"

But I didn't think the heavy stuff would come down for another couple of hours.

OK, enough of the levity…
Time for something that actually matters.

That’s my favorite of the pictures so far.
That one tells the story.

Congrats again.

 

[Captain_Oblivious]

Forgot to mention that we drove the north shore to Hilo yesterday to see Akaka Falls and went on to Hilo just to try the Hilo Burger Joint. Dumb us to do that on Super Bowl Sunday. So no burgers for us. Darn.

So I guess the place was packed? Whoops. Sorry you didn't get to try it out.

Sorry I jumped the gun (assumed everyone had seen on FB).

No photos with the older siblings yet?

I was just busting your chops. We took pictures with the real camera of Drew with the older kids, but I don't think we downloaded them to the computer yet.

Sunset is about 6:15 so I guess we will try to be at the museum by 5:00 or so. Thanks for all your tips. Hope it is not raining tomorrow evening!

I hope it all works out!

Haven't been back in months. Glad it's not long after your new addition. He is beautiful!!!!

Congratulations to all and best of luck with him

I appreciate it.