You are just being grumpy. The airfare to Hawaii from the bay area is less than $300 round trip. If you are going alone and want to stay in a "surf shack" style

You are just being grumpy. The airfare to Hawaii from the bay area is less than $300 round trip. If you are going alone and want to stay in a "surf shack" style apartment, it's probably less money than renting a single room in Atherton or wherever Arrington lives. Plus the down economy means everything else is on sale. It's actually a great time to go to Hawaii IMO. (I am on vacation in Hawaii)