Post #213173 by Basement Kahuna on Tue, Feb 7, 2006 10:38 AM

We used to have a big problem with no-shows at the Kon Tiki Paradise Room...After a few times I had to make a "No-Show, No-come-back" rule for first timers with a lame excuse..We'd typically spend 60.00 on fresh fruit and liquor re-stocking for any guest and spend a couple of hours preparing the bar, and excuses were typically along the lines of "(insert spouse or other unknowing scapegoat here)-wanted to stay home and catch the season premier of "Sex And The City"/was too tired so we chilled/etc." so that sucked...I think people just don't get the passion of it all sometimes, or they're passionate about other things (for my family it's antiques, football, etc.). And "civilians" will usually just dig it but not "get" it for it's unique subculture, and you can't really blame them, as not everybody will jump in at the same level of enthusiasm..Don't worry...if you build it, the Tiki Ohana will come; you can rest assured!