Post #113813 by Alnshely on Sat, Sep 11, 2004 2:27 AM

What a remarkable thing this message board is. It's our little island on the World Wide Web, our secret paradise that's just a mouse click away. TC is much more than Mai-Tais and Hula Girls. Where else can you have a guy like Woody, taking time to bid me greeting from half a world away?. And Sven, returning from a night of drinking at a Tiki Bar in Germany, weighs in with best wishes from the continent. From LA, to San Francisco, to the shores of the Great Lakes, to Florida and the deep south, you folks have paused to wish me well and remember me on my birthday.I am deeply touched and I thank you all.

As Bong has stated,TC is about all these great stories. Like the time Shelley and I met up with Jeff central, Gecko and Fil Slash in Honolulu for the last Martin Denny concert. Then there was the time we had the first party in Room 135, at the Tropics. Or when we went to Key West with Bamboo Ben, King Kukelele, Crazy Al and Inky Louise. People on this board have gotten Married, had children, started religions, published books, carved Tikis and so very much more. There has also been choppy waters along our voyage. There has been Breakups, Divorce, feuds, harsh words and hangovers. A few people have left in a huff, and some of us have been placed on double secret probation. But, we still sail along, united with our love of Tiki.

I am richer for knowing you all. I am thankful our paths have crossed. You all have made my Desert Island a Lush Paradise and I thank you.
Mahalo,
Al