Post #294908 by tikigreg on Tue, Mar 27, 2007 5:23 AM

Just to get things back on track...The fireplace was rescued (yes, rescued) by Hulacat & Tikicat before it was scrapped. No, there was no mention of this to the general public, since the Tsao family didn't feel it was worth their time to deal with it. Hulacat & Tikicat happened to be in contact with the family doing research when the subject of the disposal of items came up. Rather than see it trashed, they felt it would be best to save it.

As far as their complaining, I'm not sure where you saw any complaints. It was entirely my doing in having the mug made by Tiki Farm, once I had the approval of the new owners and Holden's gracious agreement to take on the project. I was the one who felt it would benefit the tiki community as a whole by helping in the restoration effort.

I realize that the fireplace will no longer be on public display, but I'm sure Hulacat & Tikicat would gladly welcome anyone to their place to visit and see it. TC members getting together and sharing has always been a part of what Tiki Central is about.