Tiki Central Documentary - General Tiki

H hewey Tiki Socialite Sydney, Australia Joined: Sep 14, 2004 Posts: 4283	H hewey Posted posted on Mon, Jul 31, 2006 6:14 PM On 2006-07-31 14:43, finkdaddy wrote: I can't wait to see it either. I don't know how I can help, but I am absolutely willing to do so if you need me. What I do know is that TC very literally changed my life. I've met so many great people and I've traveled to places I never would have visited. I'm carving tiki pendants and learning the ukulele. I remodeled my basement into a tiki bar and am even giving a shot at learning Hawaiian. All of this is due to the wonderful folks of Tiki Central. I live in Milwaukee, so it isn't a part of the culture here, not even the tiniest bit. I can't drive over to the local bar and order a Mai Tai (go ahead, I dare you) or hang out with my 1,500 friends at the next tiki event. TC is all I got and I'm so grateful it's here. Mahalo! :D :drink: :tiki: Finky nailed it pretty well. Despite not being that far from NZ or the islands, tiki is non existent in Australia really. I am now hooked on tiki and looking at selling tiki stuff when I get good enough... TC gives me my fix. Ever been away from TC for a while (eg. holidays?) you're itching to get back and see what folks like bamboo ben, Sam Gambion and Benzart have created this time, catch up on your mates projects. Id always drawn and stuff, but never considered myself an 'artist'. Artists were wankers who charged $100,000 for a canvas painted stark white (yes, that did happen!). When I joined TC I found a muse for my creativity - and multiple mediums to have a go at.I dont consider myself proficient at any of them, but HELL - Im having fun! I also know that when I get the cash up to go to the US I already have a number of Mai Tais waiting for me! And that is what makes the tiki folks so special - a willingness to share. Just look at the Purple Jade mug and how much folks raised for her. Its the tiki peeps that are special - TC just provides an excellant venure for us to get together!

On 2006-07-31 14:43, finkdaddy wrote:
I can't wait to see it either. I don't know how I can help, but I am absolutely willing to do so if you need me.

What I do know is that TC very literally changed my life. I've met so many great people and I've traveled to places I never would have visited. I'm carving tiki pendants and learning the ukulele. I remodeled my basement into a tiki bar and am even giving a shot at learning Hawaiian. All of this is due to the wonderful folks of Tiki Central. I live in Milwaukee, so it isn't a part of the culture here, not even the tiniest bit. I can't drive over to the local bar and order a Mai Tai (go ahead, I dare you) or hang out with my 1,500 friends at the next tiki event. TC is all I got and I'm so grateful it's here. Mahalo! :D :drink: :tiki:

Finky nailed it pretty well. Despite not being that far from NZ or the islands, tiki is non existent in Australia really. I am now hooked on tiki and looking at selling tiki stuff when I get good enough... TC gives me my fix. Ever been away from TC for a while (eg. holidays?) you're itching to get back and see what folks like bamboo ben, Sam Gambion and Benzart have created this time, catch up on your mates projects.

Id always drawn and stuff, but never considered myself an 'artist'. Artists were wankers who charged $100,000 for a canvas painted stark white (yes, that did happen!). When I joined TC I found a muse for my creativity - and multiple mediums to have a go at.I dont consider myself proficient at any of them, but HELL - Im having fun!

I also know that when I get the cash up to go to the US I already have a number of Mai Tais waiting for me! And that is what makes the tiki folks so special - a willingness to share. Just look at the Purple Jade mug and how much folks raised for her. Its the tiki peeps that are special - TC just provides an excellant venure for us to get together!

Post #245975 by hewey on Mon, Jul 31, 2006 6:14 PM