What is the best place on Oahu to buy a home?|197820

We would like to buy a house on Oahu...and ultimately live here full-time. We like Oahu because there is a little more going on in terms of restaurants, shopping, etc. - so please no answers saying _you should really look at this other island instead_!! We_d like to live bicycling-distance from the ocean. We_re interested in single-family homes not condos, and our taste runs more to Bohemian Beach Shack. No kids, so we don_t care about school districts. What neighborhoods would you recommend that we look at?

I don_t know about bohemian beach shacks - I haven_t seen too many beach shacks, bohemian or otherwise. But if you are looking to buy a single family home near the beach, you_d best be loaded. I_m thinking possibly windward Oahu north of Kaneohe might work for you, that would be places like Waiahole, Waikane, or Kaaawa. I think that is one of the less pricey areas. The leeward coast will also be less, but it isn_t a good place for someone fresh off the plane to acclimate to life in Hawaii. The north shore is nice, but expensive near the water.

Not really many bohemian shacks left, as most have been torn down for redevelopment. I guess you want the North Shore, which runs from Waialua to around Laie (where the Mormon temple is). You could look all the way down to Kaneohe, which gets more into the _city_ part of the island. Plan on at least $300,000 for a tiny fixer-upper and those would be very rare.

I agree with Joseph on choosing Kailua

Waimanolo had a laid back feel when I was there and yeah, if you_re a millionair go for Hawaii Kai

Are you a millionaire? Kailua

More affordable housing, crime-free, don_t mind concrete and home to home? Hawaii kai

What can you do to pass the time on an airplane without getting motion sickness?|195038

In May, I_m going to Disney World for a class trip. This will be my first time going on an airplane. I never get carsick and I never get sick when going on roller coasters. I heard you can still get airsick though. I know if you just look out the window, everything will be fine but I don_t know if I can just sit there looking out a window for 21\2 hours. I just turned 12 years old. What can I do to pass the time on an airplane without getting motion sickness.

Request a seat on the wing usually isles 13,14, and 15 if you can get a window that will even be better. Since the wing is in the middle it is the first to level off. Unfortunately if you hits turbulence there is not much you can do. Turbulence is air pockets and nothing to fear, they will ask you to remain seated and put on your seat belts, but it is just for your safety. You can also take some word search books or magazines to read while on the plane. But since you are going on a class trip you will be so busy talking to your friends that you will be on and off the plane before you know it. You are allowed to bring Ipod, game systems and other items like that so you can concentrate on them. Check with the school though to make sure you are allowed those items, but remember the hotel does not take responsibility for stolen items, so if you take these items find a real good hiding spot in your room so it will be there when you get back. Luggage is the first place people look as well as drawers with clothes.

I do get sick in a car after being in one for more than an hour. And if I_m dehydrated, roller coasters aren_t my best friends, either.
And being in a some-what small boat? Forget it! However, I have *never* felt sick from riding on an airplane, and I_ve flown from Chicago to London.
If you are very, very worried, there is an over-the-counter medication for motion sickness called Dramamine. If you buy the big tablets(about the size of an Advil), even though it says you can take two, I would recommend taking half of one. Be careful because this stuff makes you incredibly drowsy. That_s why I only recommend one small tablet or half of a big one. Take it while you_re waiting at the terminal. Of course, check with your parents to see what they think before you buy it and try it.

Good luck, and have a great time!

What can you tell me about the fair state of North Carolina?|119491

May relocate.
How hot are the summers? How cold are the winters? Average cost of a home? I love Fall. Is it a long season there? Closest big city to the beach? General info is appreciated and needed.

Summers in NC are pretty hot and seem to last forever. Temperatures will start to increase around April (60s-70s, sometimes if it_s hot year then 80). The main summer months of May, June, July, August, and September are typically in the 80_s and 90_s, which can feel a lot worse if the humidity is high. October is usually a pretty temperate month in the 60s-70s and temperatures will gradually start to cool off as winter creeps in. If you are living towards the mountains though, temperatures are usually a bit cooler.

NC winters are generally pretty mild, especially if you do not live in the mountain areas. Highs are usually in the 40s and 50s. There isn_t usually much snow and actually ice is a bit more common. Unfortunately the state is not well equipped to handling inclement weather, so if you are used to roads being plowed and salted regularly, don_t expect it there. If snow or ice is anticipated, don_t expect to find bread or milk at the grocery stores.

Charlotte and Raleigh, NC_s two cities that I would call _big_ (well big for NC), are about the same distance to the coast. Both are nice cities.