halothane, all are welcome--we were all newbies once. ^

Mary2e, if you have a suggestion that would make you more likely to come, by all means let me know.

Oreck, cheesecake factory works fine for me, in fact i love that place, but i was thinking some folks might want a more 'local' spot? anyone? (i lived in hawaii, so am perfectly happy NOT to have a loco moco, but figure you guys might feel differently...?)

kaukau, jan_az and JonathanIT, we'll drink something tropical in your honor!