Sorry, one more "off topic" post and concerns the April rains. This is from the Kauai Restaurant Recommendations thread, posted today:
Originally Posted by cawhite
I just returned from a little over a week on island. The restaurants on the main strip in Hanalei are open for business except Postcards and The Dolphin. Postcards is targeting a June 15 re-opening, and Dolphin/Fish Market is still hoping for July (no actual estimates on the date). Anything beyond Hanalei is still closed to all but resident traffic (and those working the rebuilding/clean-up) - access by permit only via scheduled convoy.
Consolidated "Restaurant Recommendations on Kaua`i" thread
I post it not just to illustrate a point, but to alert those who may be planning a visit in the near future.