tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post999203261767794993..comments2024-02-19T00:55:11.075-10:00Comments on maui surf report: Save the Kuau Martcammarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319369737358774800noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-59780490619304453792011-02-26T20:14:56.080-10:002011-02-26T20:14:56.080-10:00This is just simply horrible. Greed is not good, a...This is just simply horrible. Greed is not good, and trying to strip the way of life out of Hawai'i which has made it the wonderful place it is and replace it with generic, high-rent, stores, hotels, and such is patently stupid and wrong. It's happening all across the islands and really saddens me. These developers need to learn that old saying: "hahai no ka ua i ka ulula'au."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-12155974469742223562008-06-03T18:01:00.000-10:002008-06-03T18:01:00.000-10:00Hey... Let’s all get REAL and stick to the FACTS r...Hey... Let’s all get REAL and stick to the FACTS rather than act on emotions and get carried away in plums of (cane) smoke!!! READ THE LETTER!!! The Numura Family apparently entered into a written lease with terms and conditions that THEY agreed to. It appears from reading the letter that should the landlord and tenant fail to renegotiate the increase of rent, the matter would go to arbitration (Section 3.03 of the lease)! Has anyone noticed that it has become increasingly more expensive to live in Maui? Public record shows the landlord purchased the property and an adjacent one approx. 8 months ago for $2,250,000, I wonder how much the mortgage is? Should the landlord risk foreclosure because the Nomura family can’t figure out how to adjust their business model to increase revenue to cover the increased cost of being a commercial tenant? I think not... I too miss the good old days when you could buy a residential home in Paia for less than $200K and a six pack of cold Corona was $3.99. But guess what... That was then, and this is now! So wake up and deal with reality people! Stop whining and take charge of your life! Be proactive and make a difference so you too can survive the tough economic times facing ALL OF US today. Only our elected leaders (Mayor Tavares, President Bush, Maui County Council among others) can be blamed for the increased difficulties in making a living on this beautiful Island. ALOHA!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-73597612460688462382008-05-28T17:44:00.000-10:002008-05-28T17:44:00.000-10:00GreenMauiGuide.com is in support of saving the Kua...GreenMauiGuide.com<BR/> is in support of saving the Kuau Mart and asks that you guys stop by our website powered by Maui College students to provide information for the community. SAVE Kuau Mart!<BR/>thanks www.greenmauiguide.comGreenMauiGuidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13237779707458839709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-74653910404369631612008-05-21T18:01:00.000-10:002008-05-21T18:01:00.000-10:00The new owner of Kuau Mart also ownes the building...The new owner of Kuau Mart also ownes the building across the street from Youth of Mission. He did the same thing to them, raised the rent from $ 2000 to $ 10000. They had to move out and now the place is mostly empty.... The owner used to be a pro windsurfer and lives in paia. You would think he saw the importance of keeping Kuau Mart the way it is.frittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09665055577196969727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-63962640579908826002008-05-18T23:36:00.000-10:002008-05-18T23:36:00.000-10:00Ben nailed it. But too bad for the landlords Kuau ...Ben nailed it. But too bad for the landlords Kuau isn't Paia. They can and will get there big $$ rent but it will be a revolving door of tenants w/ big ideas and not enough revenue to stay in business. Unless of course they open a gas stationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-58486071306591116022008-05-18T15:55:00.000-10:002008-05-18T15:55:00.000-10:00not the mart , styed in kuau once went there many ...not the mart , styed in kuau once went there many times, our last trip just this past april stayed in sprecks and still made it to the mart for the awesome burrito ( eggs, bacon, rice , big, cheap homemade WOW!!)and bagelmelt. the writers of the letter imply that they are being fair BUT thay say if they have to go to arbitration they will hammer them...passive aggresive i'd say..<BR/>jeff e of the gwnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-64263722199319642612008-05-17T21:52:00.000-10:002008-05-17T21:52:00.000-10:00I agree with first poster Ben that the threat cont...I agree with first poster Ben that the threat contained in the letter is scuzzy. The following idea to raise the prices a little seems unrealistic when it appears the landlord is seeking a huge increase. When there are no local families running business here anymore it will be sad and those that have sold/bought out the old Hawaii a dollar at a time will get what they deserve. Unfortunately most of us will be long gone to some place affordable by then. MB (20 year resident)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-64556271911321424632008-05-17T20:34:00.000-10:002008-05-17T20:34:00.000-10:00I know inflation is inevitable, but a 150% mark up...I know inflation is inevitable, but a 150% mark up on any price is disgusting, especially in this circumstance, with that letter to boot! Imagine, to pay for it, they'll have to put their prices up 150% So a 1/2 gallon of milk is now gonna cost us $11 bucks and a bag of chips about $9! Forget a second job, we'll all need a 3rd!<BR/><BR/>This is about a lovely family providing a great service for northshore locals for years, I'll stand on a picket line before they get evicted. <BR/><BR/>And the rich get richer ......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-10103069111941916522008-05-17T16:52:00.000-10:002008-05-17T16:52:00.000-10:00This David and Goliath situation is appalling, not...This David and Goliath situation is appalling, not only for the Nomura’s but for all the other Mom & Pop stores on Maui that have already fallen to this kind of greed. I’m sick of it-thanks for helping to expose this madness.<BR/><BR/>Global homogenization sucks. I've contacted the Maui News....if they go down, at least let it be with a standing ovation from the whole community.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499525264167333784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-60529505114338022172008-05-17T06:27:00.000-10:002008-05-17T06:27:00.000-10:00Well, can't they just rise the prices of lasagnas ...Well, can't they just rise the prices of lasagnas and meetballs a little? Unfortunately this thing happens everywhere and it is called "inflation"...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-88058742724772033932008-05-17T06:23:00.000-10:002008-05-17T06:23:00.000-10:00Let's enjoy the North Shore while we still can. So...Let's enjoy the North Shore while we still can. Soon, if pro-development agendas prevail, everything local will be squeezed out. You'll need to be a multi-millionaire to live here, and the only places to rent will be TVRs. You can't blame them. They have every right to do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-73191775083074419682008-05-17T02:18:00.000-10:002008-05-17T02:18:00.000-10:00Hey Giampaolo, I am definitely in support of e...Hey Giampaolo,<BR/><BR/> I am definitely in support of efforts to save the Kuau Mart! It is an "institution" and I have too many friends who live within walking distance of it. I would hate for them to burn more gas by having to drive into Paia or Kahului for groceries! I do think the owners of Mana Foods are in good shape though....<BR/><BR/> On another note, I was also saddened by the closure of the General Store, and of course the Paia drive in for Mahi sliders (has it been 5 years now?). Bobbie was always fun to talk to there, I would stop in every chance I had. The closure of the General Store as far as I knew was precipitated by the owners (Bobbie and hubby) wanting to develop the property themselves, so in effect, they pushed themselves out. Correct me if I am wrong about this.<BR/><BR/>See you in a few months...<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/><BR/>ElyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11399910.post-30964491566829520722008-05-17T02:09:00.000-10:002008-05-17T02:09:00.000-10:00have they figured out how to charge for the wind, ...have they figured out how to charge for the wind, waves or water yet?<BR/><BR/>I find the tactics contained within the letter with regards to arbitration and if invoked, the threat of retro active rent disgusting. If you look for a fair/just solution I will try and crush you. Very nice. AlohaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com