Thinking outloud here, but has anyone every considered coordinating a Forum Pau Hana, just for cocktails/pupus and to hangout and get to know the other members??

Proceeds go to 2aHawaii or HRA or HDF or NRA or LIFE or...... my gun fund??

 

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Ah yeah it's on!

First Forum Pau Hana @ Monterey Canning, Pearl Ridge
Wed. 5/22  6pm to whenever (couple three hours?)

Whoever get there early grab table(s) on the lanai!

It's happened twice (that I know of).  I organized one at The Varsity, and Chris hosted one at his home.  Both were in the early days of this forum.  I'd sure be up for another!

been done before
i'm sure it would work again, especially since we have so many new members

Thinking outloud here, but has anyone every considered coordinating a Forum Pau Hana, just for cocktails/pupus and to hangout and get to know the other members??

Proceeds go to 2aHawaii or HRA or HDF or NRA or LIFE or...... my gun fund??

 

It sounds like a great idea !

I nominate Aiea78 to organize this thing !   

Any other nominees ?  The folks that did the capitol rally ?

I was there for the one at Chris' place and it was great to actually meet other forum members and talk story. We had good food, good people and good times!

I'd be down for another one! 

what the!  if I did it then everybody has to put in one hour machete time to help clear out a new range   

house too messy anyways but maybe we can use the HOA club house?  parking, big grassy area, tables, restrooms, etc.

what the!  if I did it then everybody has to put in one hour machete time to help clear out a new range   

house too messy anyways but maybe we can use the HOA club house?  parking, big grassy area, tables, restrooms, etc.

I will put in some hours to help clear out a new range if I can use it and it's on the leeward side 
I've only met a few forum members, but my first impression is everyone was pretty awesome.  Like me 
I would be down for some pau hana grindz and drinks

I will put in some hours to help clear out a new range if I can use it and it's on the leeward side 
I've only met a few forum members, but my first impression is everyone was pretty awesome.  Like me 
I would be down for some pau hana grindz and drinks

+1; I'd be willing to clear shrubbery for a new range!!

What is the HOA clubhouse?

Love the idea of someone hosting at their house, but I might also suggest a public establishment over someone's house, for these reasons:

1.  Rolling up to a public establishment might be seen as more of a "neutral grounds" and present a less intimidating environment for some of the meeker members.

2.  Not saying it WOULD happen, but if anyone gets outta hand, then it becomes the establishment's problem and not the host's problem.

3.  Maybe the host doesn't want everyone to know where he/she lives and give strangers any first-hand intel as to interior layout of the host's home.  OPSEC, baby!!

We got a small rec center in our Homeowners Association we can rent for like $50. I'm not letting you characters in my house. 

It's located in Aiea so it's centrally located for town, east side, west side. It's got restrooms and a living room sized building with a covered patio and a small parking lot.  They provide tables, we just gotta set them up.

If anyone gets outta hand we make them do the walk of shame. Everyone I've met so far on this forum has been super cool. 

Could make it BYOB / potluck. 
I like the idea of a private establishment, but often find it harder to mingle if everyone's sitting at a table or down the bar.

Heck we could have Hello my name stickers with our user names so people can put face to post.

Just thinking out loud so we actually get this thing off the ground.  Open to all suggestions.

Can anyone suggest a place ? 

We got a small rec center in our Homeowners Association we can rent for like $50. I'm not letting you characters in my house. 

Ahhhh.  HOA clubhouse = Home Owners' Association rec center.  Duh.... *once again pulls head out of ass*

Heck we could have Hello my name stickers with our user names so people can put face to post.

Yes.  I suggest Rainbow Marina if someone can score that area.  Has big covered structure, loads of parking, 2 grills, view of Pearl Harbor etc.  I'd chip in for a bounce house!  Err, for the kids! 

Something like that.  or Hans L'orange (sp)?  Kaka'ako?

Yes.  I suggest Rainbow Marina if someone can score that area.  Has big covered structure, loads of parking, 2 grills, view of Pearl Harbor etc.  I'd chip in for a bounce house!  Err, for the kids! 

Something like that.  or Hans L'orange (sp)?  Kaka'ako?

Hey ImKu. Do you have access ?

Anyone have access to a larger rec facility or any other suggestions ?

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Exactly 

I'm wondering how many of us know the others, but just don't know the person/screen-name.

I'm game for a pau-hana!  I can bring something for eats! 

It's happened twice (that I know of).  I organized one at The Varsity, and Chris hosted one at his home.  Both were in the early days of this forum.  I'd sure be up for another!

Don't forget vooduchikn's get togethers in his garage

Don't forget vooduchikn's get togethers in his garage

Oops...that's the one I made it to, not Chris'.......definitely a fun night!

I'm down for another one and will help out anyway I can, def like the name tag idea and the byob/potluck action!

As for the location, a public place would be good....not sure where though. Kakaako is cool when it's nice out....no power without generator and it's a small hike to pack everything in but there are picnic tables, bathrooms and a killa view there! Don't know much about Rainbow Marina but it sounds cool.

Pizzo we gots portable power to go!   Rainbow Marina is Pearl Harbor by Schooners but need MWR.

Pizzo we gots portable power to go!   Rainbow Marina is Pearl Harbor by Schooners but need MWR.

Ok, portable powers good for music etc. but Im having a blond moment....lol....what's MWR? 

Morale, Welfare and Recreation.  Term commonly used relating to families of our servicemen and women.