Post #2270 by Tiki_Bong on Thu, Jun 13, 2002 1:40 PM

Just took my bi-yearly trip to Mecca - aka Oceanic Arts. Everytime I go I'm struck by how nice Bob and Leroy are. As I was talking with Bob, I felt as though I was in the presence of some larger than life celebrity; yet he's the most down to earth approachable guy. I told him I picked up a carved tiki mask that was from a polynesian restaurant in Newport Beach (CA) that was torn down in the 70's. Bob was able to determine, with color pictures mind you, that it was from a place called Christian's Tiki Hut. These guys are walking treasure troves of tantilizing tiki tidbits. We were discussing La Mariana in Honolulu when he said that they supplied items for the new movie 'Wind Talkers' shot in HI. While there the filmcrew discovered La Mariana and proceeded to drink there daily. Anyway, the buzz is wearing off so I'd better get back to work...