Kona Condo

Almost gone!

 

Not a big hue and cry about a set of Adams IDEA irons in the closet of Our Kona Condo, but “concerns” raised in the past about closet space being at a premium.

So, as the number of rounds played appears to be static vs. number of concerns about space for “stuff,” the clubs have been removed for evah!  

Bwah, ha, ha, ha!

Seriously, they can be made available in the future upon special request. You serious types pack your own clubs, you semi-serious types probably rent sets similar to the ones you have at home to spare the weight and baggage.  

That leaves the rest of us, who we will attempt to accommodate in the future. Just put the request in via the current management company listed above and we will give it the old college try.

As for the clubs and bag in the bedroom closet.

Gone!

(Much like today’s final offer for the time in May.  Just a few hours left on the deal of a lifetime. If you're viewing this post past 5 p.m Island Time April 17, 2015, it's GONE!)

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Enjoy your stay in Kona Isle D-21

And there's exciting news to report about your future stay:

Our beloved condo in Kona Isle, one of a few available for vacation rental on that complex fronting the ocean, is now represented by Knutson & Associates under the capable management of Nick Benoit.

Their office is just a short walk from the Kona Isle complex .  They've been been reliably in business for many years. They also have a comprehensive web site where you can book your condo online or request more information.

Check out more photos online here, and mull over a list of amenities, here.

And if you find yourself feeling really flush, you can contact one of their skilled agents who'd be happy to show you some of the many possibilities for securing your own piece of the magical Big Island of Hawaii.

We officially welcome Knutson & Associates to the vacation rental management of Kona Isle D-21 and Our KonaCondo.com. We urge you to investigate the many offerings they have, ranging from cozy oceanfronts such as  our own, to gorgeous, premium, multi-bedroom homes.


Your Aloha Holiday awaits.

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Hawaiian Airlines, public radio and you

With the credit card issuers raising their interest rates to consumers, (and banks continuing to enjoy near interest-free credit courtesy of the Fed) it always pays to make sure you're receiving the biggest bang for your credit buck.

Our current favorite is the Hawaiian Airlines Visa, because it rewards our patronage with mileage points that can go toward defraying the cost, or even paying for flights to our favorite place on the planet -- Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawaii.

Sometimes you can not only get the good feeling of helping yourself and the moribund economy by using your card, but also might do a bit of good for others as well.

Thus, we pass along the latest inducement to spend from our friends at Hawaiian Air -- behold the opportunity to support Hawaiian Public Radio.

Pledge to contribute  $100 or more and receive 10 miles for each dollar you pledge.  We're informed there is no limit.

In order to participate, you of course must have a Hawaiian Miles credit card and respond by September 3rd.

And oh, you also have to participate in the mileage program offered by Hawaiian Airlines.

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Don't know why today's topic hit so close to home...

Mmmmmm....could it be, that we're just about to go online and pay our semi-annual property taxes on our little money pit?

Mmmmmmm....could be.

Uh. . . sorry it's a few days late. (plus "administrative fee" for paying online ((((grumble like Pele)))).Sock it to me (sigh) . . .

We post this (hopefully) with the cherished permission of the above copyright holders -- and we urge to you visit Mr. Peters' splendid site -- and those of his corporate overlords -- one King Features syndicate.

Uh, and, yeah, and we owe our discovery of this little jewel to our semi-friendly daily miracle -- where we are faithful subscribers. (And by the way, you haven't changed a bit!)

Please also, visit Grimmy's patrons, the Red Cross, and Humane Society.

And of course, we cheerfully pay all of our taxes, as:

a) It's every good American's civic duty to to ALWAYS pay their taxes, right Mr. Geithner, Mr. Treasury Secretary, sir?
b) It's all going to good use . . .
c) ...uh... it is ALL going to good use . . . isn't it?

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Putting your mana to work...

So, we pass this along from the Texas set, where author Christine Christine Karpinski says buying a vacation home is a smart financial move these days.

Why?

Well, it beats making bets on what's going on with Wall Street, where the big money "Masters of the Universe" are proving themselves to be the Kings of Nothing.

To Karpinski, a vacation home can be "a remarkably good investment right now."

She's the director of Owner Community for HomeAway.com and author of "How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Buy, Manage, Furnish, Rent, Maintain and Advertise Your Vacation Rental Investment."

"I wouldn't recommend buying a second home with the expectation of flipping it for a quick buck (and neither would we), but if you hang onto it for a while—and better still, turn it into a vacation rental property—you'll make a nice profit."

Lots of nice deals on the islands these days, and loan terms are pretty attractive if you've got lava rock solid credit, no?

Here's an Amazonian link, if you're interested in reading up.

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Start your Hawaii vacation savings program today

Well now, just because times are a bit tougher economically, doesn't mean we all shouldn't forget to follow one of the many important maxims of personal finance -- pay yourself first.

Fortunately, there are many great savings programs around, and ShareBuilder is one of them.

There's a Hawaii connection coming up soon, trust us.

Through Sharebuilder, one can open an account with a very modest sum, then, regularly invest automatically through your banking account.   Invest enough modest sums periodically and over time, you save enough for...wait for it ....

...a vacation at the Kona Condo Kona Isle C31 or D21 (cue the Aloha music!).

And, if you follow this link, you also get some Hawaiian Airlines miles to go along with it...

There are no account minimums to get started, and you don't earn your HA miles until after your first trade.

To get started, just follow the happy link here, or, head straight to Sharebuilder.com and try using the promotion code: hmpem0408.

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Travel insurance

It's one of those things you spend a buck or two (or more) on, hoping you'll never need it.

No, it's NOT prepaid legal advice!

It's worse than that, it's insurance.

Now, we're not necessarily vouching for these guys, just passing the info along for your consideration.  Considering that Yo, is just getting over the effects of a badly pulled calf muscle for participating in a sport he had absolutely no business participating in, we're in one of those frames of mind.

That's where folks like AIG come in. They offer all kinds of trip insurance at their site: www.travelguard.com

Seems they recently conducted a survey of travel agents, who've learned that such energetic pursuits as adventure activities and ecotourism make up 44 percent of those who book cruises.

We're told AIG Travel Guard is among the only providers of optional upgrades to cover such pursuits that are excluded in most plans.

Nothing like a mishap on a vacation to ruin the fun (and the fond memories). Take it from someone who knows.  You can go "out of pocket" for big bucks in the event of an ER type evac.

Not to harsh your Kona, Big Island mellow, just one of those "for your consideration" type thoughts of the day...

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Death and...

As they say, no job's finished until the paperwork's done. 

So it is that taxes are taking up the bulk of time these crazy days.

And speaking of, what is with the increasing property taxes in Hawaii? What about the little people, whose incomes are not rising in correspondence?  How are they supposed to cope?

It doesn't take a dismal scientist (aka, economist) to note that, while it may be good for governments, and all those tied to their COLA-fueled budgets, there's going to be a certain percentage of folks squeezed at the margins.

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It's Capt. Ho Ho time, It's Capt. Ho Ho time...

My, he takes up a lot of space. Doesn't he?  But, then again, he's a god, and gods always take up much space.  After all,  they are here, there, everywhere, always were, always will be. (Especially if, 'scuse me, I mean, WHEN they do say so themselves.)

We are looking at EBISU, one of the seven lucky gods if you trust Wikipedia. Nope, that's not a koi fish he's holding.  It's Tai (Sea Bream). Though it sure looks like a koi. Ho, ho, ho (shoulder squeeze).

The wiki wiki people say he's often depicted with a cod or sea bass.

Any rate, the Japanese drawing was purchased on the Big Island in December 2005.  The fact that Capt. Ho H-, I mean, EBISU, is hugging his koi, er, Tai, means he is catching a big fortune because it is known as a happy occasion fish in Japan.

Fa-, er, EBISU is known as the god of businessmen and fisherfolk. Wiki wiki people talk amazing story about his origins in Japanese mythology.

I dunno.

To seasoned observers, it sure as heck looks like he's just taking up a lot of space, and not doing much else besides chuckling and guffawing (mostly at his own weak jokes) and hogging scarce resources.

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Big news for the Big Island

A long-running fight over a major development (including a resort golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus) north of Kona is apparently resolved.  West Hawaii Today's Bobby Command details the settlement that stalled development of a 665-lot luxury subdivision in the March 15 issue.

The Honolulu Star-Bulletin intimated a deal was imminent in its March 8 edition.

Work was stalled for the last 2 1/2 years after a judge upheld a suit by preservationists and declared the development an illegal use of agricultural land.

The judge vacated his ruling based on terms of a settlement revealed on Tuesday, under which the developers must apply for a rural designation, agree that an ancient path on the site is public and comply with a number of other conditions.

The developers have also agreed to fund a multi-million "community benefits package that will include construction of as many as 168 affordable homes and create a perpetually funded charitable organization known as the Hokulia Foundation, which will be dedicated to serving Kona in various areas such as education, health care and affordable housing."

Details of the story here. But you need to register if you haven't already at West Hawaii Today. The paper ought to join the new millenium. Don't they realize how much registration hurts site traffic?

No comment yet on the Protect Keopuka Ohana web site.

However, Command quotes PKO's James Medeiros as saying the group was never interesting in hurting the development, but sought to protected "cultural issues."

A site set up by the developers at hokuliaupdate.com  doesn't have anything new.

Phase 1 sales of some 261 home sites started at $1,000,000.  WHT's Command says 192 lots have been sold.

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