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I initially read that as "the Boudreaux's in Charlottesville is not very good." Was going to say "goes with the rest of the town". I also really miss Boudreaux's.
Ton80 was the official bar of the Civil Engineering department at Tech. After office hours, you could find a professor or TA there at least half the time.
We have iPhones- we're on Consumer Cellular.
we had one intermittently rainy day in hilo -- actually mostly sunny!
Trip report! The way to eat poke is go to a Foodland or Safeway and get it fresh from the Seafood dept. by far the best value and best quality – just absolutely incredible.
4 nights in Hilo: Flew into Kona and drove across the Big island. Got in around 6 pm and stayed at the Doubletree Grand Naniloa which is one of two proper hotels in town. Nice accommodations that I booked well in advance using Hilton points and we enjoyed the spot. beautiful views and easy walking access to the Lili'uokalani Gardens that french mentioned below (above?). Very nice and one of the highlights of Hilo. Hilo Bay Cafe in that area had great view, great food, and great cocktails. Ken's House of Pancakes was awesome (also walkable). Black sand beaches at Richardson Beach Park and Carlsmith Beach Park a short drive away, if you go to Richardson, head far to the right on the coast and climb up and over the volcanic rocks. Both beaches were rocky and getting in/out was unsteady but doable. Both fairly protected and calm for snorkeling but def good waves if you want to surf further out and plenty were doing that. Combined Hilo Farmer's Market + downtown shopping, Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Akaka Falls, and the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden into one day, lunch at Liko Lehua cafe and dinner at Sakura Sushi. All recommended things.
Day trip to Hawaii Volcanoes NP -- did the Iki Crater Loop trail, Lava tubes, and Chain Of Craters Scenic Drive to the sea arch. Dinner at the Rim Restaurant at the Volcano House in the park.
5 nights in Oahu: Waikiki is overrated as a beach – it is crowded, there are inconsiderate smokers, and there just isn't all that much beach? But the whole experience of Waikiki is pretty great and good fun – it is absolutely gorgeous and there is a lot of shopping, bars and restaurants, and stuff to do. We walked around a lot, got good food and drinks. Mai Tai Bar at the Royal Hawaiian did not disappoint. We also enjoyed Lahaina Shave Ice – massive serving portion, delicious, and reasonable. We were a little underwhelmed by Monkeypod after hearing a lot of hype, but it was fine altogether.
two amazing beaches that were NOT crowded at all were Sherwood Beach (Waimonalo coast, more east) and Kawela Bay Beach (by Turtle Beach resort on the north shore). IN CRE DI BLE. Just incredible Kawela Bay Beach was SO protected it was basically a swimming pool.
We also loved hiking Kaneohe Pillbox (north east) and Diamond Head (directly east of Waikiki). Food trucks by the Kuhaku Sugar Mill (north) were great! We also liked Waimea Falls but $25 entry fee per person was a little steep, but nice botanical gardens and waterfall though! The drive out there and back was incredible.
I didn't do surf lessons, but Mrs Chumps did – all the up and down on the waves got her a little motion sick and I was happy to sit in the shade at the beach and read a book. She enjoyed it though! No luaus for us, but we did have the authentic Hawaiian food at Highway Inn in Honolulu.
I've only ever used iphones personally. However, eSIMs are pretty ubiquitous these days so if your phone is less than 5 years old chances are you're good. You can google the model number to confirm or check your phone settings under cellular service.
locking this per CGs of "consider the source". I think we'd be hearing about this from the Athletic Department like we did with the donation/gift from Bruce Arians to rename the QB room.
not from "soccershakers.com"
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# | Phantom Island Podcast: Building an Offensive Line in the Portal/NIL era Thanks for the rec! This was a great listen.
I have to say, being in Lane Stadium Wednesday night, it was totally dead, outdated, lame- totally needs razed and re-done. We should try to keep up with JMU in this regard. Lane looked done to me Wednesday night- no juice.
Even if it was real, I'd have a hard time believing we earmark anything for facility upgrades anymore, everything is going straight to athlete's pockets.
Which is a shame because our facilities are rapidly falling behind. And at least in the case of Cassell, are toward the bottom of the barrel in terms of fan amenities throughout college athletics.
yeah I was about to say, I know he did well in the NFL but not that well
Fake news unfortunately.
When LiveNation is in charge of it.
Thinking this may be fake. A $21M Bruce Smith donation was making the rounds earlier this month.
I agree the Ames brothers are good people. I first worked at Cabo as a line cook then Boudreaux's for a couple of years and eventually Big Al's before graduation. Its tough on Restaurants in Blacksburg because they depend so much on school being in session. The Cabo in Richmond is great while the Boudreaux's in Charlotte is not very good.
Ton80 was great for black n tan on tap plus the darts. We would get lost in there on Monday nights for football playing the "online" game for each play.
HOAGIES!
RIP Underground and Mikes, as well as Buddy's and Ton80. I still have a London Underground mug somewhere.
Holy shit. I haven't thought about the Library in 30 years.
Looks like we're going with Airalo based on you 2 guys recommendations. Thanks for the intel! Were you guys on android or iPhone? Just curious...we're on android.
My first ever trip there was probably late 90's. The special that night was crawfish. A tray, not a plate, of gloriousness showed up at my table. I was one happy early teen.
That was my same time period. Arnold's/Mike's working grill in afternoon and bouncing/bartender in the evenings. Worked some at TOTS and The Library too.
Going to kitty hawk this summer, any recommendations?