For the people who are new to the islands, this is a worth repeating: Why come here and try to change our lifestyle and way of life when all you have to do is change your area code?
Some of these people are complaining about our cane fires.
Never went to check on the conditions or location of where you were going to live? All you could think about was the sunshine and the ocean?
Your family's health and happiness can be greatly influenced by where you live. As you research a new town, learn the locations of nearby factories, dumps and other sources of pollution particles.
People can move to Ogden and Salt Lake City in Utah, and Colorado Springs and Denver in Colorado. It's better to be near the mountains; humid climates are a no-go for folks with allergy symptoms. Miami, San Francisco, Oregon and Maine get high marks for low counts of allergy symptoms.
No need to thank me. I'm glad to spread the aloha.
With a little advance planning, you can check allergy reports and contact allergists in your target areas for a better understanding of just how clear the air will be when you arrive.
Allen Vierra
Pukalani
