Outrigger Maui Eldorado Publicity

Aloha Kakou:

Another blurb about the Outrigger Maui Eldorado, based on the previously issued press release:

http://www.jetsettersblog.com/blog/2009/08/02/outrigger-maui-eldorado-value-added-deals/

Felicia Friday

Aloha Kakou:

Hurricane Felicia has been downgraded from a category 4 hurricane to that of a category 2. The storm's track is still uncertain, with landfall on Hawaii Island possible as early as Sunday or as late as Tuesday.

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090807/NEWS01/908070368/1352

The image above is NOAA's "five day cone" representing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency's projection of Felicia's path. For complete up-to-date information on Felicia, please see NOAA's site:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_ep3+shtml/144412.shtml?3day#contents

The weather experts are currently saying that by the time Felicia gets to Hawaii, the storm could be degraded to a tropical storm or, better, a tropical depression. Either could bring strong winds and rain to Maui. Felicia is currently moving in a generally westerly direction at 12 mph.

Countdown To Fifty

Aloha Kakou:

August 21st represents Hawaii's 50th anniversary of becoming one of the 50 United States. If you're interested in the events planned for this celebration, take a look at the the official website of the anniversary: http://hawaii.gov/statehood

Maui County's official event is tomorrow at the MACC. Try not to be overwhelmed by the event's extensive nature:

http://hawaii.gov/statehood/events/maui-county-official-statehood-event

Hurricane Felicia

Aloha Kakou:

Yes, there is a hurricane possibly headed toward Hawaii. It’s still too far away to get a consensus on where or whether it will make landfall.

Today’s Honolulu Advertiser mentions that the storm is beginning to weaken and that it’s path is still uncertain:
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20090806/NEWS01/908060341/1352

The National Weather Service does not mention the hurricane but does talk about some wind and rain: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=HIZ018

Today’s Maui News says the storm has strengthened and will begin to weaken:
http://mauinews.com/page/content.detail/id/521930.html?nav=10

The storm's path is also up to debate at this point; Felicia could pass harmlessly to the north or south or she could march directly across the islands. The good news is that, should the storm take a northerly tack, passing over the colder water will weaken it by lowering it's windspeeds and possibly breaking it up. Landfall, if it happens, is predicted sometime between Sunday night and Tuesday morning.

We are prepared in the event of a storm; I'm hoping and believing that we won't have to act on those preparations.

Maui Eldorado Sales Data

Aloha Kakou:

This realtor's webpage shows a summary of the units here that are for sale and, had a unit been sold, the sale price. This is monthly data based on July, 2009.

He also shows the days on market (DOM) which range from 35 (one month) to 537 (almost 2 years!). The price ranges are equally diverse, starting at $367k and going up to $1.5 million.

http://www.localkaanapalicondos.com/2009/08/maui-eldorado-709-report.html

I Building Painting

Aloha Kakou:

Painting of the I building has begun. The Outrigger-managed units in this building were put out of order as the painting crew first powerwashed, then masked and finally began painting the building's exterior.

As you can tell from the photos, the masking alone is a major project as the painters cover all of the lanais and service lanais. The painting today started at the 104/204 end of the building on the lanai side. Hopefully the work will be finished on schedule by Friday, when the painters will move on to the the L building.

Fortunately, the work has a low impact on the surrounding buildings; there is very little noise or odor as the work progresses. And, as the buildings are being painted the same color, there is very little visual impact as well.

Best Islands In The World

Aloha Kakou:

Maui was named the 6th best island in the world, according to Travel + Leisure magazine's 2009 survey of readers. That's down three points from last year.

The criteria for selecting the best island are natural attractions, activities/sights, restaurants/food, people, value.

http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2009/#paramSetting#