MAKAWAO ~ MAUI Located on the corner of Baldwin and Makawao Avenues for over 20 years, Polli's Mexican Restaurantis a favorite hang out in Upcountry Maui.  This is ranch country, where hard working cowboys can work up a hefty appetite.  Tourists and residents will all agree that Polli's is a great meeting place for lunch or dinner. I always love their sign - COME IN AND EAT OR WE'LL BOTH STARVE! Mexican food is their specialty, with all the usual fare: burritos, tacos, chimichangas, enchiladas, home made chips and salsa, and of course Margaritas and ice cold cervesa.  This old fashioned town has plenty of thirsty regulars who belly up to the bar, where it's cool and shady.  T-shirts and souvenirs are for sale too, in this quaint establishment.  For a list of places to eat in Makawao an... 11/05/2007

Even in today's market there are still some really good fixer-uppers out there.  I saw one recently that would make an excellent project for the hands-on home buyer who has to have an ocean view.  The quiet town of Haliimaile, on the slopes of Haleakala, is basically a "company town".  Maui Land and Pineapple Company (MLP) base their pineapple farming operations here.  Back when the sugar and pineapple plantations ruled this island, the companies would build worker housing, known as camps.  Haliimaile has a lot of those camp homes still standing, though most have seen better days.  When a Haliimaile house comes on the market, it is usually a fixer upper. This home pictured here was built in the 70's and looks like it hasn't been upgraded since.  What's interesting is the views, which ar... 10/05/2007

We had a little urban blip happen last night at the Hui. Being a musician and a well seasoned city dweller I found the show average, yet the kids, the young ones were havening fun with their creative out put. I have some photos I'll put up later. Nice show, welcome to the city. Nice to see interactions with the youth of Maui. 08/25/2007