Post #237959 by tikiboomboom on Thu, Jun 15, 2006 10:24 AM

WHile new to this site, I am a long suffering Tiki addict.

My contribution is that I am building a Tiki bar in the wilds of Ontario next month. My associates and I have the plans in hand for a "field expedient tiki bar" which I will be happy to share. One must however make do with local materials.

Bamboo is rare in the "up north" so scrub cedar will be harvested. Cedar branches will be used for the "tiki top" on the bar. The Wabakimi Shimmy ( a version of my own Mai Tai mix) will be served for our "surf and turf" evening ( steak and ... walleye).

A local pub has contributed the authentic glassware (plastic) in exchange for a little shameless plug they can post on the website ( maybe .... its a good story and bartenders have been known to give away the goods ... it is a good bar...we may make the website).

My outfitter will have a picture for his '07 brouchure much better than "guys holding up fish" and instead ... have guys EATING fish at a luau featuring our Tiki bar.

Now, if I can avoid serious injury in our improvised tiki torches ....

Anyone paddling through the wilderness is more than welcome to stop by for a drink. Anyone in a bikini or coconut bra is doubly welcome. Anyone with a decent bottle of rum might even get fed !