Post #358735 by bigbrotiki on Sat, Feb 2, 2008 6:48 PM

On 2008-02-02 18:19, GatorRob wrote:
Truth is, the Mai-Kai needs a lot of TLC right now. But the amount of money it must take to keep the place going must be staggering. It's a balancing act between desperately wanting them to fix some things versus being very grateful that they're still around at all.

Hitting the rusty nail on the head there, Rob. Just because it has survived and seems to be hopping during Hukilau does not mean they are well off. With any vintage original like this, we can be grateful for every month it exists. As with anything older than 10 years in America, there is never any guarantee it is "safe" from economic vagaries. I can only imagine how the current weak economy is hurting their operation.

It is heartening to hear that BK and other TC Ohana are putting in free time to spruce it up, good going guys! Don't go there and only expect to receive, ask what you can give!