Post #213629 by quickiki on Thu, Feb 9, 2006 9:43 AM

LavaLounger,
Don't give up!!
My parents thought I was nuts when I really started getting tikified - and they're in their early 80's. This is what converted them. When my sister turned 50 a couple of years ago, I threw her a Hawaiian themed party. I sent out custom designed Hawaiian postcard invitations that looked like something out of the 50's with instructions on the back of what to wear and what to expect at the party (tiki drinks, pu-pu's, etc). Our yard already had a couple concrete Maori heads and we decorated our trellis covered deck with tons of Chinese paper lantern string lights. Of course - the tiki bar with ALL the trimmings and piped-in lounge/Hawaiian music. About fifty people showed up (more than I expected) and they were all into it with the aloha shirts and Hawaiian dresses. We gave the guests leis when they entered the yard. Everyone had a blast! I still hear from people at the party telling me how much fun it was. My parents were converted that night.

See! There's hope!