With the recent torrential rains, Ala Moana Center has had its share of power problems. Sections of the mall have been without power during crucial shopping times. Starting on Sunday, December 19, there’s been hours of power outages. Here’s just a few of the makeshift signs informing patrons of the closures.

Starbucks in Macy’s had the best handmade signs.

Shirokiya offered this “apology.”

Strangely enough, for a store that caters to Japanese visitors, I didn’t see a sign written in Japanese. Just signs like the one above giving out “Mahalo’z”.

Macy’s didn’t even bother with signs. I guess they let common sense rule – doors locked, lights are off, we must be closed.

Even without electricity, the Apple Store was still open on a limited basis.

With the lights off, you still could buy an iPad.

I guess with charged iOS devices equipped with credit card readers and 3G wireless service, purchases could still go through??