[MISSNEWISLAND]

[quote=FittyCents;7915807]don't have to worry about no Dog the Bounty Hunter catching you in Florida.

Hawaii, now thats a different story.[/quote


Here's my fifty cents worth: Please, Dog, The Bounty Hunter, watch you every Wednesday night in Tampa FL, please catch me & return me to my home, Hawaii.

If Florida had a two legged "Dog" here, it would be a haven and paradise like Hawaii but in the meantime, gotta watch your back, the senseless shootings, robberies, carjacks, home invasions, rapes, violent attacks, yep, you're right, Florida doesn't EVEN compare to Hawaii. Some people say I just give 'em the look & they leave me alone. Aloha

[TriMT7]

Originally Posted by MISSNEWISLAND

while Florida has 4-5 hurricanes per week in some months & is very expensive to live in this southern state, not like years ago.

#1, Florida does not get 4 -5 hurricanes a WEEK!

#2, it's cheaper to live in Florida now than it has been in years and years.


I've never been to Hawaii, but I hear it's beautiful. I would never be able to live on an Island hours and hours from the mainland, however!! Talk about feeling disconnected from the world! (Unless that's your thing).

[Reptoid Humidian]

If given a choice between South Florida and Hawaii, I would choose South Florida hands down. I love the flat landscape, the heavy humid air and the Caribbean vibe. To tell the truth, Hawaii would actually drive me nuts! A lot of it reminds me of Southern California on steroids.

[sensistar]

Yea judging from some of these replies, it's obvious that quite a few of you have never been to Hawai'i for any extended amount of time. Southern Cal on steroids? Really?

Here's the deal:

You say you want to move to Hilo, or around that area. I live in Hilo now, and I relocated from Philly so the culture shock could not be any greater. Everything you imagine about Hawai'i in terms of aesthetical beauty is true. One poster said it rains close to 300 inches in a year. It does not. More like 150 inches or so, plenty enough trust me. The rain is usually in short spurts, and they're showers. You'll hardly ever see thunderstorms. I happen to live very close to Mauna Kea (volcano) so there's vog, which really just looks like an overcast day. Not like what you would imagine.

Here are the things I don't like:

It is true that outside of O'ahu there is a towny feel, and I feel it's exacerbated by the fact that people here have grown up in relative isolation. In short, they do things ass backwards here. There is literally no sense of urgency to get anything done, and what would take a week anywhere else, could take several months here. Efficiency is not a cultural emphasis.

The locals are fine - the whole racism thing is blown out of proportion. If you're haole (white) you notice it more because it is one of the few places in the country where you are not the majority. You may very well experience some things here and there, but mostly I view their complaints as a response to the shock of the experience. IMO welcome to how the other half lives on the mainland.

I'm not sure what you do for a living, but the job market for professionals here is not great. The economy is relatively underdeveloped by major market standards outside of Honolulu. Primary professional industries on the Big Island are education, health care, ancillary health care (physical therapists etc) and scientists (astronomy and marine biology are world class here).

One last side note - The world has something like 16 or so different climates. This island has 11 of them, so there's a ton to see. Beaches are world class too. Island fever? Again, people who haven't been here. The Big Island is larger than all of the Hawaiian islands combined. You'll be fine.

[matchpoint]

Originally Posted by Reptoid Humidian

If given a choice between South Florida and Hawaii, I would choose South Florida hands down. I love the flat landscape, the heavy humid air and the Caribbean vibe. To tell the truth, Hawaii would actually drive me nuts! A lot of it reminds me of Southern California on steroids.

This is the truth! Hawai'i is the most commerically crass state in the Union.

[FLGirl13]

Just figured I would throw this out since it fresh in my mind. It has been below freezing in Florida for the last several days... and will continue to be that way for the next week. - Yes.. it has warmed up during the middle of the day - and know we have no right to complain compared to Vermont, Conn., Wisc., etc.. but if you are thinking Florida is always warm and sunny - think again. Wind chills are in the teens and 20s. Like HI, I wear nothing but flip-flops (slippas) here.. so having to put on the shoes (hat, coat, and gloves) has not been fun.

Even have freezing temps all the way into South Florida this week. My neighbor who also has a house in the Bahamas, and was there this last week, said it was even cold down there - into the 50s. May sound nice to some.. but not if you are into warm weather.

As my Facebook status states... If I wanted to live in COLD and FREEZING temps, I would live up North... -

Stay warm all my Florida friends!!!

Can't wait until we make our move to Hawaii!

[Guardian of The Gulf]

Originally Posted by FLGirl13

Just figured I would throw this out since it fresh in my mind. It has been below freezing in Florida for the last several days... and will continue to be that way for the next week. - Yes.. it has warmed up during the middle of the day - and know we have no right to complain compared to Vermont, Conn., Wisc., etc.. but if you are thinking Florida is always warm and sunny - think again. Wind chills are in the teens and 20s. Like HI, I wear nothing but flip-flops (slippas) here.. so having to put on the shoes (hat, coat, and gloves) has not been fun.

Even have freezing temps all the way into South Florida this week. My neighbor who also has a house in the Bahamas, and was there this last week, said it was even cold down there - into the 50s. May sound nice to some.. but not if you are into warm weather.

As my Facebook status states... If I wanted to live in COLD and FREEZING temps, I would live up North... -

Stay warm all my Florida friends!!!

Can't wait until we make our move to Hawaii!

Well you live in Jacksonville which is the furthest north major city in Florida.

It is not freezing in Miami or Naples. It is not hot but it ranges from cold to cool in the mornings and at night, and during the day when the sun is shining it's actually quite nice out. And this is not typical Florida weather by any means.

[MissNM]

Originally Posted by Liberty911

Sad thing is unless you grew up there you are never accepted and even isolated to those, like you, who have moved from the mainland. Good luck.

The same is true for many parts of Florida, particularly the NE. The people are polite and friendly, however they already have their circle of friends. But at least in Florida, you can drive away and meet old friends. Can't really do that in Hawaii!

[TallyPain]

DO NOT MOVE TO Hawaii, its nothing to do there, other than going to Honolulu, I advise you to be in Florida. You can navigate easily thru the continental United States.

[bRiMwalk]

Most of those on this post who've down played hawaii have def not been there very long, if at all. It is a place of culture and beauty. The weather in the summer runs between the mid 90's to a high of the low 100's. In the winter you can expect mid 80's the highest in the country! When it rains, it pours..but only for a few minutes, and its still hot during these intervals so one can still enjoy the weather. There is plenty to do, from the mall, to the beach, to parties and local events. Not even including all the water and mountian activites possible! Yes whites are not the majority but that is one of the best parts of hawaii, the racial variation adds to the relaxing atmosphere (Speaking from african america/Jamacian decent). Caucasions should try to embrace and learn the culture and they will easily be accepted by the locals. I lived there when i was younger and i am so excited to be moving back. And while florida is also an awsome and fun exprience (Also lived there for two years). Hawaii is a more valued escape to paridise and a blessing away from the madness of this county. Good luck=)