[Nords]

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Originally Posted by wildcat This is from a tourist's perspective but Hawaii is one of the few places within the US that seems to move to a different beat. *People (like everyone) actually seemed happy * and seemed to enjoy a good work/life balance * Weather maybe? *I loved it (was there 2 weeks) but I wonder if the island thing would get old. *Met quite a few Cali natives there looking for a not so crowded retirement place. Very true Nords

Not everyone is delerious with happiness-- Hawaii does have a lot of problems-- but I think there is a more realistic life/work balance here. Of course the flip side is many complaints that the schools & businesses don't take things seriously enough.

"Rock fever" hasn't affected us (must be a submarine thing) but it does bother people. It can be tough to commute to the Mainland to see your grandkids (we're not in that situation either). And some people, God help 'em, miss the change of seasons and the ability to drive long distances in straight lines.

But those CA people might be part of the 20% of the homeowners on Kauai & Maui who think they've found something.