Storm’s approach elicits mixed reaction on Maui
"We thought we'd come out one last time before the hurricane," said Cat Tiemeyer, 19, of
The county park was closed Wednesday, and the Tiemeyers were among fewer than a dozen people on the popular beach.
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Heavier winds and tropical storm weather were expected to ramp up today on
The
"We wanted to play it safe in case the hurricane comes close," he said. "This one sounds like it's a big one and we'd rather not mess around with it."
He said they plan to head for the airport early today to get some distance from
Sitting at a picnic table on the park lawn,
"It was great," said Walker, 61, of
The well-traveled couple said they have been in hurricane weather before during their frequent trips to the
"I have been in so many hurricanes in my life. I survived all those and I'll survive this one too," Walker said.
"It will be something to tell my grandkids about."
Other visitors to
Brian and
"We want to ride it out to make sure our home is OK," said
He arrived Wednesday as part of a group of 15 family members converging on the Valley Isle for a variety of celebrations, including Faurholt's 75th birthday and 50th wedding anniversary with wife, Vicki.
He first learned
"We'll just see what happens. It could be fun," said Faurholt, while waiting to pick up a rental car. "I've never been in a hurricane before."
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