Post #224507 by Kailuageoff on Sun, Apr 2, 2006 8:47 AM

Big mahalos to Karbora for a magical time last night in Euroa Cove!

We really appreciate all the effort that went into planning the party, the awesome pupus (Kono's Ahi & Octopus salad was especially delicious), drinks (GatorRob behind Kim's fantastic bamboo tiki bar) and Kim's decor overflowing with tikis and other Polynesian props. The trading session was a success for us. Some good trades were made, a bit of cash changed hands, and a few giveaways occurred, plus we each were able to lighten our load of duplicate mugs, or whatever.

After the evening wound down, Marian and I had the special treat of taking a little walking tour with Kim around Belle Isle -- beautiful by night, and I'm sure equally nice in the sunshine. Smoking cigars with Karbora also was a delight in the wee hours of the morning.

We also want to mention how great it was to finally meet and talk with Kono -- Orlando's legendary and elusive tiki sleuth. Wonderful to also meet GatorRob and wahine, and see Bre-elle, Tristan, JonPez, Dan and Sandra again.

Bre-elle and I were talking last night how good it is to have a dedicated and generous group of tikiphiles flourishing in our backyards, after spending a few years trying to pull a party together here and there.

Here's hoping we continue to see each other more frequently and a hoist of our tiki mug to Kona Belle (Kim's Ono Kane!!!)
KG

[ Edited by: Kailuageoff 2006-04-02 08:50 ]