Snow tops Haleakala Mountain on Maui We got some snow on Maui! And it stayed more than one day this time. On average, we get snow on Maui about every 5 years or so. This time it was quite a lot of snow coverage, much more than the usual dusting. This great shot is by Kevin Ditamore, taken fro
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01/29/2008
(This is my contribution to the Back to Nature contest that Christina Williams came up with. I don't expect it to be an entry that will compete with the others, but wanted to participate for the points! Good luck to all the other entries!)Twin Falls MauiOne Sunday my 86 year old dad said to me
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01/29/2008
Hokulani Golf Villas 152 luxury homes on 40 acres surrounded by the Elleair Golf Course mauka of the Piilani Highway in Kihei Maui Hawaii breathtaking ocean and mountain and fairway views. Signature Homes of Hawaii are constructing this brand new residential condo development in sunny Kihei Mau
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01/27/2008
This week the Maui News put out a good article summarizing the Maui Real Estate market. They stated that our market is more or less flat, as opposed to declining. Average condo prices are up 4%, while single family home prices are down just 1%. This is not surprising to those of us who are luc
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01/26/2008
Wind Power for Maui HomeownersOff Grid SystemsIt's REALLY windy outside right now. The wind generator is cranking out power and the inverter is humming. I've got the clothes dryer running at night! That's a luxury when you're off the grid, you just don't do it unless you have power to burn.
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01/25/2008
I signed up to be an e-Pro!This week we had a free workshop with Joeann Fossland, a certified coach and e-Pro, at our Realtors Association of Maui. After she spoke, everyone was quite excited to sign up for the course. I did too, even though everyone tells me..."but you already know all that st
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01/24/2008
Barbecue Starter TipDo you still have an old fashioned barbecue, that uses coals? We don't care for those gas barbecues, the food just doesn't taste the same as when it's grilled on charcoals. I thought everyone knew about these charcoal starter devices, but every now and then I'll be out looki
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01/21/2008
Paia Maui HI 96779This map shows the location of Paia town on the north shore of Maui Hawaii. The Kahului airport is to the west, about 7 or 8 miles away. The town of Hana is to the east, about 50 long miles away along the winding Hana Highway. That's Haiku town on the right side of the map.
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01/20/2008
Pukalani Terrace Center is the main shopping center in Pukalani Maui, what could almost pass as "downtown" Pukalani. You can't miss it if you drive up the Haleakala Highway, and take the exit for Pukalani, along the old highway. You'll come to it at the traffic light at Pukalani Street, and tu
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01/20/2008
Ono Gelato - Paia Maui - on the Hana HighwayLately I've noticed a lot of people walking around Paia with ice cream in their hands.... There's a new ice cream shop in town, at the corner of Hana Highway and Baldwin Ave. We have really needed something like this since Ice Cream Dreams left town a
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01/19/2008