Post #288645 by WenikiTiki on Wed, Feb 28, 2007 4:32 AM

Great stories!

I grew up as an Air Force Brat. We lived in Okinawa for 3 years when I was in 4th thru 6th grade. I have collected Japanese decor since then. I love ceramics and was doing a few things at Hickam Air Force Base Studio and happened to meet Gecko. I bought some of his mugs, made some of my own and got on this site by way of Google. I knew Gecko was a super cool guy, but was surprised to find out he was so well know to such a big audience...

I have learned a lot from hanging out with Gecko, even though I sure don't see much of him lately, that is a busy man! I am also impressed with Freddie. There are some great ideas going on there! So now I have a super tiki bar and super tiki friends. I'm so glad I got on this site, I've learned much. And it was gratifying to have a party for Wendy and Dan of DanLovesTikis and have my military friends and my artist friends and my internet friends get together. One of our military friends at the party asked where we met some of the people at the party and when my husband answered "There are her internet friends" our friend was so shocked! Of course at a later party they all were still talking about what a fun night that was!