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Your review was very... (Reply to this comment)
by gaelkm,  in Hotels & Travel
...funny & very clever! It was the tropical music that got to me too(when I visited Hawaii). Boy, that was when I started to understand the term "Hang Loose." Thanks for a wonderful review!
~gael
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Jul 01 '02
9:10 pm PDT
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WOW! (Reply to this comment)
by gp4evr
I changed my rating from VH to MH after I checked out your pictures.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words but your pictures are priceless when it comes to showing the beauty of the South Pacific.
I don't know if I will ever get the chance to visit such a beautiful place.
My oldest son is stationed at Misawa Air Base in Japan and we have talked about meeting him halfway for a visit in Hawaii, so maybe........
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Sep 06 '01
8:46 am PDT
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Great review!! (Reply to this comment)
by cath_toni
Now I can't wait to plan for a trip there!!! (Was drooling when reading your epinion - now I have to wipe my laptop)
Thanks for sharing!
catherine
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Sep 01 '01
9:53 am PDT
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I love that area too!!! (Reply to this comment)
by seracorde11
When I went to Hawaii back in 1992, my allergies disappeared, my skin glowed, and I felt healthy and relaxed...quite the opposite now. Wish I could stay there... Let's run off together! LOL
seracorde11
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Aug 25 '01
5:58 am PDT
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This was a very fun approach to (Reply to this comment)
by diverpam
capture everyone's attention and entice more people into visiting.
Nice job!
Pam
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Aug 24 '01
3:28 am PDT
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Loved it! (Reply to this comment)
by Thorbjore
Hey, I've recently read about a new 12-step program for recovering Polynesia addicts. Thanks for the great opinion. I was laughing me @rse (why does epinions object to that word? I tried to just type it in, but they said it was unacceptable! It's a swear in Scotland, I s'pose, but I think it's a benign and actually pretty cute swear! Jeeepers!) off at the part about the old lady with the walker.
Becki
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Aug 21 '01
10:23 am PDT
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Its been awhile but (Reply to this comment)
by nuts4diznee
I am glad to have come back to reading your reviews. I find the writing inspiring, and colorful, and it manages to take me away, from the humdrum for just a few minutes. Thanks Ken for the fun!
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Aug 17 '01
12:14 pm PDT
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Re: Very+detailed+review... (Reply to this comment)
by LordBalfor
Tongareva,
Yes, I'm well aware of your trip there, and have read and re-read your reviews of Raro & Aitutaki many times (they are terrific). Actually, we are in the process of booking right now, and hope to finalize our reservations today. We are planning on spending 6 nights on Rarotonga in a rented house, 1 week on Aitutaki, and then 6 more nights back on Raro in a different rented house. Needless to say, I'm very excited (especially about the Aitutaki part of the stay).
Kia Orana,
Ken
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Aug 16 '01
5:49 am PDT
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Very detailed review... (Reply to this comment)
by tongareva
... about places I visited also. I enjoyed reading your opinion and it reminded me of the good time we had down there as well!
I you go to Cook Islands next year do not miss Aitutaki. I found it even better there than in French Polynesia.
Kia Orana,
Tongareva :)
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Aug 16 '01
2:52 am PDT
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This was fabulous! (Reply to this comment)
by lilly1000
Oh my goodness, I feel like I just read a terrific book! Great info and very humorous!
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Aug 10 '01
8:11 am PDT
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LOL! ... (sigh) (Reply to this comment)
by kboo
I, too, have succumbed to begging all of my friends to go to F.P. so that we can live vicariously. Although we talk constantly about going back, we haven't yet. Though all I need to do right now is think about our delightful overwater bungalow (#42) and all is right with the world...
kboo
(another PAREO member)
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Jul 29 '01
8:32 pm PDT
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nice parallel with AA . . . (Reply to this comment)
by ed_grover
all it takes is a little will power and one-day-at-a-time to cure your wanderlust in the South Pacific.
This was thoroughly enjoyable.
ed
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Jul 28 '01
4:32 pm PDT
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Re: amusing+and+enjoyable... (Reply to this comment)
by LordBalfor
Oh I do take full credit (and/or blame), but your many humorous reviews DID serve as my inspiration.
Ken
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Jul 27 '01
12:16 pm PDT
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amusing and enjoyable... (Reply to this comment)
by jkkelley
...in a great narrative style. We really need these kind of reviews in every category, to give balance to dry recitations of facts (even though many dry recitations of facts are very, very useful and valuable). And if anything I wrote offered any inspiration at all, then great--but be sure and take the full credit for an engaging review. And keep those duck shoes handy.
jk
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Jul 27 '01
11:26 am PDT
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Re: wonderful+wonderful (Reply to this comment)
by LordBalfor
I would love your mango pie recipe!
Ken
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Jul 26 '01
7:16 pm PDT
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wonderful wonderful (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
review...I have a great recipe for Mango Pie it you want it!
I use the mangos from my tree, here in Miami!!I'd send you some if they would hold up....
:)
Barbara
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Jul 26 '01
2:15 pm PDT
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Re: Gotta+agree,+he's+hit+the+mark+! (Reply to this comment)
by LordBalfor
Sycan,
Actually, I DO believe you. I've heard that same comment from too many people to dismiss it. Still, I never saw it before, so I've nothing to compare it to. As a result it seemed pretty nice to me - though it's no Bora Bora.
Thanks for the comment,
Ken
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Jul 26 '01
7:59 am PDT
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Oh boy... (Reply to this comment)
by whalewatcher
...this brought back some memories!! Now I'm yearning to hurry back!
Claudia
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Jul 26 '01
6:22 am PDT
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Gotta agree, he's hit the mark ! (Reply to this comment)
by sycan
Lord Balfor's obvious delight in the Society Islands is truly accurate and without exaggeration. Once you have experienced the visual and tactile seduction of the islands, they become the ONLY islands you want to frequent....We have have gone 5 times in the last 5 years, last year for 2 weeks,still not long enough. You will dismiss all other distinations hence forward. As always, great opinions from the memories of Lord Balfor ! Anxious to read your review of the Cook Islands, too !!!(PS.They ruined Mislamoya and Las Inguanitas, I spent many winter's there and Yelapa in the 70's, trust me.)
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Jul 26 '01
4:50 am PDT
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PAREO??!!! (Reply to this comment)
by twunschl
That has to be the funniest thing that I have read. I can't wait to become an "addict" too. Look forward to reading your Cook Island reports!
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Jul 26 '01
3:31 am PDT
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Is there a branch of PAREO in Texas? (Reply to this comment)
by williamsworld
because now I'm addicted! Your writing is, as usual, eloquently descriptive and humorous. * sigh * Great review, so keep `em coming.
~ Susan
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Jul 25 '01
4:47 pm PDT
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Re: I+had+so+much+fun... (Reply to this comment)
by LordBalfor
Thanks for the kind remarks. I'm happy that some folks out there get the inside jokes. To truly understand this Epinion, you really have to have experienced the illness for yourself. I wrote this all in jest, but there is an element of truth to it all.
I probably won't leave Seattle until I retire (hopefully in 15 years - we'll see) and would love to retire to Kauai.
Ken
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Jul 25 '01
1:26 pm PDT
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I had so much fun... (Reply to this comment)
by LynnSchneider
...reading your review! I especially love PAREO! :-) :-)
I have been to Moorea and I couldn't agree with you more. I would LOVE to go back and explore the Cook islands. Please write a review when you return!
So, when are you moving from Seattle?
We've often thought of buying a place on Kauai, but we're not sure if we'd go "rock happy" after a few weeks....
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Jul 25 '01
12:58 pm PDT
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