Post #233592 by Hau 'oli Tiki on Tue, May 23, 2006 4:22 PM

I stopped inviting my family over, as I was tired of the eye rolling and teasing. WTF?!?!? You'd think it was f---ing Winnie the Pooh I had splayed all over!! Every time the phone rings, one smart ass Rel always says, "Hurry down to (insert city) because there's a huge tiki event and you don't want to miss it!" in a gay tone- He is no longer invited. They all say I'm going through a mid life crisis. (?!!)
My car sports quite a few stickers..."Follow me to the next Tiki bar", Shags stuff, die cuts, etc... and a lot of folks have actually asked! I keep Tiki Magazine and a few (empty) CDs on the dash. I get notes left on my windshield about how someone was inspired!
I try to wear clothing with tikis on them or inspirational words of tiki wisdom. Necklace and watch w/ tiki at all times.
Lot of neighbors think we're an occult. (See thread in bilge Re: Untiki neighbors) But when I have parties, they all come and seem to enjoy themselves. Couldn't be the free booze, cuz a lot don't imbibe. Not in public, at least.
I swear, you'd think we were some goat head roasting, pentagram burning, full moon howling freaks! I'm so sick of trying to explain how tiki's been around for so long! I like the idea of leaving TBOT around! I'll do that for now on!!