Fresh off da Plane

Aloha Kakou:

FOB in Maui doesn't refer to a method of shipping. It means "fresh off the boat", or "newcomer", if you will. Malihini is the real Hawaiian word for a new arrival, despite what you may have heard! Or, if you're really up to date, you can say JOJ - "just off the jet".

You may want to check out the observations of Chris Hamilton, a relative newcomer to our island. Chris writes a semi-monthly blog for the Maui News and looks at things with an fresh view. Check out his "Hard Times in Paradise" entry for his take on the current economic situation.

http://mauinews.com/page/blogs.listAll/display/33.html