Originally Posted by obscure2k
In 1962 we first visited Kaui. Landed in a sugar cane field and greeted by Mr. Mutt Miyaki, a friend of a friend who owned the general store. The store sold everything from pineapples to Buicks. That a Costco is coming to Kaua'i makes me feel a bit old. On the other hand, I guess it's probably a good thing that those flags on the runway have been replaced by a control tower
I came here in 1974. But visiting here and living here, as you know, are two different things. The present stores imho are usurious, the options too few, and the quality poor overall. Costco will help people who live here who I believe now want and deserve more and better choices. I remember when Home Depot was coming here, and there were the same discussions. But now, almost 2 years later, you run into everyone on the island there, and I believe it is accepted as a positive change. The main hardware/lumber store on the island announced the week before HD opened, that they were leaving. I have not heard one person say they miss Hale Kauai.
You can still visit Lana'i, which hasn't changed much at all in 30 years.