I thought I'd chime in before this post got too old. I don't post often, but his topic hit home. Searching for bottles in Hawaii is near and dear to my heart. My brother lives in Kona half the year, so this affords me opportunity to go hunting periodically. Never had a lot of luck on the Big Island, however I did find, virtually on the surface, an applied crown top Asian bottle, Japanese beer I believe, which I have posted. Found that (along with some antique "cane car" wheels) in a ravine below Honokaa town on the old Haina Mill and Landing property. The wheels made nice yard art.
From 2004 to 2014 I was the lucky caretaker of a house and property on the Island of Lanai. We travelled there a couple of times a year to check on the house, make any repairs if needed, keep the jeep in running order, etc., for the owner. This also allowed me to really check out the island. I fell in love with the place. It's so laid back, two big resorts there, but those people keep to themselves. Total island population is 2500+/-, one gas station, one garbage truck, two small grocery stores. Lanai City is comprised of mostly period plantation houses, with some newer homes that have replaced the ones that have disintegrated.
Anyway, on the northeast side of the island is the best beachcombing I have ever experienced. You would never think so much stuff would wash up on a shoreline in Hawaii. I'm told this happens on the east side of Lanai because of the channel between Molokai and Maui that causes everything to sweep around and land there.
Over those years I have found 6 Japanese fishing net floats, and, the day after a big storm, what I believe is a sake bottle, the top dimpled for a Lightning Stopper (with a lot of marine growth). Also found an applied top Gordon's Gin bottle (no pic though, it's at my brothers in Kona). Haven't been there in almost 10 years. Need to plan a trip!
From 2004 to 2014 I was the lucky caretaker of a house and property on the Island of Lanai. We travelled there a couple of times a year to check on the house, make any repairs if needed, keep the jeep in running order, etc., for the owner. This also allowed me to really check out the island. I fell in love with the place. It's so laid back, two big resorts there, but those people keep to themselves. Total island population is 2500+/-, one gas station, one garbage truck, two small grocery stores. Lanai City is comprised of mostly period plantation houses, with some newer homes that have replaced the ones that have disintegrated.
Anyway, on the northeast side of the island is the best beachcombing I have ever experienced. You would never think so much stuff would wash up on a shoreline in Hawaii. I'm told this happens on the east side of Lanai because of the channel between Molokai and Maui that causes everything to sweep around and land there.
Over those years I have found 6 Japanese fishing net floats, and, the day after a big storm, what I believe is a sake bottle, the top dimpled for a Lightning Stopper (with a lot of marine growth). Also found an applied top Gordon's Gin bottle (no pic though, it's at my brothers in Kona). Haven't been there in almost 10 years. Need to plan a trip!
