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So the question is answered. I would stay on the Big Island and would highly endorse North Hawaii's Dr. Diane Payne.
They listened and had my best interest at heart. I had my spinal anesthesia I requested, They added a few things to make me comfortable. All of the nurses in pre and post-op were delightful and made me laugh. I had a very comfortable room. I did not know that most of their rooms are for single patient use so all of the embarrassing moments were private. They had me up a couple of hours after surgery. That was great but i had a hypotensive episode and had to go right back to bed. Next day was PT second try in getting up or exercise, learn how to walk again. Most important are three rules for a new hip so that it does not pop out. I had a very patient Staff AID named Chris who got me through those tough times. It is extremly painful. There are a few words that I will not use but very painful. The nurse had the job of getting me the pain medicine but without Chris, who does everything else, it could have been a horrible experience. It is kinda crazy that the lowest paid, are the most important. Someone should give the AIDS a raise. I came home from the hospital yesterday so surgery on Monday morning and home on Wednesday. That in itself should let the powers that be know that the team at North Hawaii Community Hospital on the Big Island are excellent. The only gross thing is no shower till Saturday. Lots of sponge baths and cologne. That is enough to keep me compliant because I do not want to be seen without a shower. I have to say that my partner has been number one and deserves notes because he now has taken over where Chris left off. John is doing and outstanding job. It is day two and the pain is getting better. I have lots to occupy my time like starting my new cell phone business with LightYear Wireless. All went well and ask questions. I will be happy to answer anything. That means nurse stuff, Real Estate in Hawaii, Cell Phone biz. Let me help you in any way. As they say in Hawaii, MAHALO to all of those sending prayer, energy, thoughts, and participated in my care past and present. David When people call me and ask about services like water and sewer, I tell them the truth and they usually pause, and go WHAT? I tell them it is all natural and a beautiful thing.
Rainwater catchment is an age-old method of catching rain from a surface (generally, a rooftop) and transporting it through a conveyance system (usually gutters and downspouts) to a storage container. This water can be used for domestic supplies, agriculture, landscape, water features (like fountains), public supply, or storm runoff control. In Hawaii, most rainwater catchments are used for domestic water supply and agriculture. The process of harvesting the rain is experiencing a resurgence in the U.S. and throughout the world as global warming and population growth threaten our limited fresh-water supplies. With todays filtration systems and UV, you just can not beat mother nature. There are guidelines in the links section of this website that will help you understand it further. When they ask where does the water come from, I say " Over the Rainbow " as a matter of fact. And then there is the POO. We have a variety of systems here and one is the pool. Just a big hole in the ground. There are limitations based on size of the lot and how close it is to the ocean. When to close for comfort of the county to protect the neighbor and our beautiful ocean, a septic system is required. The pool never needs pumped because we have this natural lava that is full of holes and a natural filtration system built right in. Just right and made by mother nature for when mother nature calls, or POO visits. Number 2 goes without saying much accept if you are on catchment and not much rain to fill the tank, well you may want to ask what the house rules are for number 2. When water is scarce then you do not want to flush good water down too frequently. Sometimes behind the bush outside is a conservative approach. Go Green on the Green, number 2 I mean. but do be shy and not in front of aunties eye. Be kind everybody. David Deweese R B RN Owner Aloha coast Realty and a couple other things. 808-896-5623 Just a bit about how I ended up here and as a realtor in Hawaii.
About my journey. I moved here in 2000 after a brief flight over the lava flow. I was the national sales manager for a medical supply company, (am also a RN ). One time in Hawaii I took the helecoptor flight over the volcano and was hooked. We sold everything and moved here. Ask me about how to make the move. I can help. I went to work as a nurse and then one day the sales bug bit me and the incredible journey began. Now I spend my time giving Real Estate tours to all that will go. Show them all of the secret spots, the best deals, and the vast differences in climates and vegitation only minuites apart. When I am not doing that, I work as every business owner does 24/7 and love it. I still practice nursing and a few other, " Well a Lot of other" interest. Helping others makes my day a lot better. I live here with my partner of 17 years, three dogs, two cats, and a large salt water aquarium. We have lived all over east hawaii and can tell you all the good and bad of areas. I run and work with the best team of agents in hawaii and we have two offices. Hilo, and Pahoa and soon to Maui. Where ever you want to go, we got you covered.. I love working with all buyers and sellers. I represent them in very different ways and never prejudge or try to send them in a area they do not want. Service above self is my motto. From homes, to condos, small lots, farms, organic and even off grid, finding what the clients needs are and making it work for them. Give me your ear, bring the family and lets get you headed in the direction that is right for you. All areas are covered from the tide pools of Kapoho, Puna Beach Palasades, black sand beaches of Kehena. Great prices on acerage in Hawaiian Paradise Park and Leilani. Hilo and Puna sunrises and Kona sunsets to Kohala. Waiamea up country as well. Lets get out there and play. Let me show you how to live your moment in Hawaii.. Need a reference? After this long in business I have a lot. I also am a member of the BBB and that is a reference in itself. Contact me and I will get you what you need. ← Kapoho Tide Pools Get Funds Kapoho Fish Pond Proposal Approved → High, Hot, and Happening… Posted on May 4, 2008 and updated 9/13/2011 by David Deweese High, Hot , and Happening!!! I am so looking at the future of the Big Island as the place to be, buy, live, and explore. High snow covered mountains, hot lava flows, arts and culture. Checking out recent rags that are predicting things to turn around in our real estate market as soon as August of this year. I am inspired and love living and working here.
I want to talk to everyone about the things like VOG, Surfing, Fishing, Snorkling, catchment, property values, you name it and lets talk about it. Real estate prices are right again. I live in Hilo, and also own property in Kapoho.For some basic and specific info on those places, fell free to visit my website Aloha Coast Realty When I bought my first home here on Wainaku St in Hilo in 2000, everyone said BAD AREA….Crime was the reason. They had a drive by shooting six years ago I was told. I am from Birmingham Alabama, and a drive by was weekly. Crime is relative and this is the safest place I have ever been. No drive by has happend here since I moved here. Same for Nanawale in the Puna area. Lived there three years. A great place to live and a wonderful value. Great Practical homes under 150K, and some lots for under 6k. Close to Hot Ponds, Tide Pools, and short drive to active lava flows that excite me and was the main drive for me to move here. Lets talk and if you come, I will take you on a real estate tour of some of the most incredible places to be, play, buy, and see.. The primary of this blog is The Big Island, so hit me up and I will tell you everything I know. Tell me the things that are of interest and I will get that on this blog. So jump in, the water is fine, and lets have some fun. Like the Dry side? I was in Kona today and it was incredible. Blue sky and turquoise ocean. Prices are so low there as well. Every price point from the luxury home to the condo or vacant land. Let me show you how affordable Hawaii is today. David Deweese RN, R B, Owner Aloha Coast Realty, LLC Island Ohana Nursing 808CARE Hilo, HI Some have said " Oh we go off island for that", " Not at that Hospital", " Not on the Big Island ". Well here I go and will let you know. I am a RN and a real estate Broker. I have lived here for 11 years and have heard it all, about health care on the island, lava flows, bad areas, catchment, and where does the poo go? So I am going to start sharing.
I have worked at Hilo Medical Center and witnessed a lot of good and bad. I also have work all over the mainland and it is no different there, unless you have a lot of money and can get the luxury treatment. So I need a Hip replaced. Some are saying, " You are not getting it done here are you? " and the answer is yes. I just met with a very informed Surgeon in Waimea and she is going to give me my new hip on Sept 26th. I will talk about it in a very open way and let you know exactly how each step of the process goes and my recommendation after. David Deweese RN RB Registered Nurse, Real Estate Broker, Owner Aloha Coast Realty, Hilo HI Island Ohana Nursing, 808CARE |
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