If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

[Punaluu_kid]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

(1) Pink Puka Shells, Are They Really Worth $100 a Strand?

(2) Cut-off shorts - do you cut 'em off straight or make a buncha little cuts to make 'em fray better?

(3) Hey where'd the old Sacred Falls sign go? (and punaluu_kid would say "it's in my older bro's bedroom")

(4) How many Andy Bumatai records to you all have?

(5) How Many Pennies Do You Get When You Grab 'em Out of that Jar on Checkers & Pogo?

(6) Baby Seed, Ummm good, but baby of WHAT?

(7) Swimmin' at the Toilet Bowl

(8) Anybody try this new thing, Windsurfing?

(9) The beach at Waikiki is so darn wide, long to walk to the water.....

(10) and the final one, getting ready to duck thrown rotton fruit here ... Ariyoshi, Governor For Life?

[Creative-1]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

1970: tourism passes sugar and pineapple as the main driver of Hawaii’s economy.

1970: Who has the best French onion soup and cheesecake: The Bistro, on Kapiolani near Keeaumoku.

1970: Primo Beer - Hawaii's champagne - holds 70% market share.

1970: E. K. Fernandez died today

1970: Waikiki Twin Theatres opens; Aikahi Theatre opens.

1970: Maple Garden restaurant opens on Isenberg st.

1970: Spencecliff owns 30 Hawaii restaurants - largest chain in the islands.

1971: Town & Country opens surf shop in Pearl City.

1971: Wigwam sells to Pay Less Drug Stores

1971: Benihana opens in Waikiki.

1971: Pearl City High opens.

1971: First Starbucks opens in Seattle. Who'd pay $1 for a cup of coffee??? They'd never make it in Hawaii.

[Pomai]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

Considering I was a pre-teen in the 70's...

1. Episode Summaries of Kikaida.
2. Episode Summaries of Kikaida 01.
3. Episode Summaries of Zaboga.
4. Episode Summaries of The Five (Go) Rangers.
5. Episode Summaries of Kamen Rider.
6. Episode Summaries of Ultra-Seven.
7. New Movie Reviews: Star Wars.

Ha ha!

Wow, Creative-1, you got the moments in Hawaii history down to the specific year!

I was really young during that time, but here's a few topics folks older than me might have discussed during that decade...

Honey Ho's Bar Closing
(Don Ho's mother's place in Kaneohe)

Windward Mall to Open in Kaneohe

Another Student Brawl at King Intermediate
(this school was notorious for fights back then)

I seen the faceless lady at Waialae Drive-In Theater!

VW Bug vs. Toyota Celica (or Corolla)
Back then all the "country boyz" had the "V-Dubs" and the "townies" had the "Toys"

My Son on Checkers & Pogo!
(My dad posting about me being on the show.. I was!) *RIP Jim Hawthorne*

I have a Sony Walkman!
My neighbor had the Japan model the year (1979) it came out. I'll never forget how much he bragged about it.. and how envious I was over the FANTASTIC stereophonic sound it had!

[Da Rolling Eye]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

I wuz playing hard.

How big are the bags you buy. 2 or 3 finger?
How do I keep my buffalo sandals from molding?
Bummer Road; Anyone been there?
Boonesfarm or Ripple?
Which is your favorite flavored paper?
Who has the best prices for Angel Flights?
To perm or not to perm.
Which ear am I supposed to pierce?

[cynsaligia]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

the rest of the nation finally follows hawaii's lead: abortion.

[surfphotog]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

One post would probably read like this:

Anyone seen rabbit bartholomew??
If you do let us know brah
Wolf Pack

[mel]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

A few more....

• Six Million Dollar Man Filming in Hawaii
• Elvis Visits Polynesian Cultural Center (1977)
• Did You Feel the Big Earthquake (6.2 in 1973)
• The Big Thanksgiving Earthquake (1975)
• Pioneer / Phillips Introduces Video Laserdiscs
• I Bought a Betamax
• Home Taping Rights: Sony Betamax Case
• Carter or Ford?
• The Nixon Pardon
• Governor John Burns R.I.P.
• Cassette Tape Mixes
• W.I.N.
• Close Encounters of the Third Kind
• Earthquake: Feel it in Sensurround
• What's for Dinner?
  

[Pomai]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

Techno-Retro...

• Upgrading from 8-track to Cassette in Your Ford
• V-Dub: Dell'Orto vs. Weber Carburetors
• Goodbye VHF/UHF & Hello Oceanic Cable!
• Those KMCAB (it used to be called Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Base) F-4 Phantoms are So Damned NOISY!
• Atari Pong Enthusiasts Club Meeting This Sunday

[Pomai]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

Techno-Retro...

• Upgrading from 8-track to Cassette in Your Ford
• V-Dub: Dell'Orto vs. Weber Carburetors
• Goodbye VHF/UHF & Hello Oceanic Cable!
• Those KMCAS F-4 Phantoms are So Damned NOISY!
(it used to be called Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station)
• Atari Pong Enthusiasts Club Meeting This Sunday

[AbsolutChaos]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

How to best keep your pet rock alive

[Jake's Ohana]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

Blog Fan Sites for:

Kalapana
Star Trek
Hawai'i Five-O
Gerry Lopez Surfing Fan's Website
Charlie's Angels
Love Boat
Fantasy Island

Items for Sale:

Velcro Surfer Wallets
Op = Ocean Pacific Surfer wear

Community:

Pakalolo Grower's Association Membership

[Walkoff Balk]

Re: If HT and the Internet existed in the '70s, what are some threads that we'd see?

What did you call those golf t-shirts?
Long Hair.
The San Francisco Rag City Chick, Rag City Chick.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EEZAivzl1Q
Music for a generation.