Asian Tsunami - Beyond Tiki

I ikitnrev Tiki Socialite D.C. / Virginia Joined: Jul 27, 2002 Posts: 1325	I ikitnrev Posted posted on Fri, Dec 31, 2004 1:03 AM I was wondering when and how to bring this topic up on Tiki Central- a disaster of this scale somehow makes even the tragedy of 9/11 seem small. We are one group who has taken great joy in in savoring the imagined pleasures of the tropical islands, even though many of us live in inland areas far from the sea. Outrigger canoes, glass fishing floats, and other sea-related items fill up portions of our decor in our various tiki rooms, and have given us great gratification over the past several years. I am sure that many of us are shocked to see how such an ideal setting can, with little warning, suddenly be turned into a scene of death and destruction for so many. I'm sure that most of us will continue to live our tiki life-styles, but let us remember that it is not a one-way cultural street, where we can take what hedonistic images and activities we wish, without giving nothing in return. Friends are people who help other friends when they are in trouble or need help, and I do think that our tiki community should definitely reach out and help these other communities when they need our help the most. If there was ever a time to purchase one less bottle of rum, and to send the money instead to help those communities in need, now is the time to do so. Vern

I was wondering when and how to bring this topic up on Tiki Central- a disaster of this scale somehow makes even the tragedy of 9/11 seem small.

We are one group who has taken great joy in in savoring the imagined pleasures of the tropical islands, even though many of us live in inland areas far from the sea. Outrigger canoes, glass fishing floats, and other sea-related items fill up portions of our decor in our various tiki rooms, and have given us great gratification over the past several years. I am sure that many of us are shocked to see how such an ideal setting can, with little warning, suddenly be turned into a scene of death and destruction for so many.

I'm sure that most of us will continue to live our tiki life-styles, but let us remember that it is not a one-way cultural street, where we can take what hedonistic images and activities we wish, without giving nothing in return. Friends are people who help other friends when they are in trouble or need help, and I do think that our tiki community should definitely reach out and help these other communities when they need our help the most.

If there was ever a time to purchase one less bottle of rum, and to send the money instead to help those communities in need, now is the time to do so.

Vern

Post #133469 by ikitnrev on Fri, Dec 31, 2004 1:03 AM