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Post #303959 by Tom Slick on Fri, May 4, 2007 2:49 AM

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Hello peoples, thanks for the show of support...Unfortunately its not a happy ending for most of us, but at least we can keep a torch lit for the masses who were unable to attend the original B.H. location and show them what a beauty she was....Anyhow to answer a few questions about the tribute site:
Tikiyaki asked:

Why don't you host the page on a free Blog site, like wordpress or blogspot ? You can host the images at one of the many free photo hosting sites. MySpace is SOOOO SLOOOWWWW when it comes to images, and everything else for that matter.

My answer is fairly simple...On blogs, the story is supposed to continue, and unfortunately as we all know, the Trader Vic's that we would be "blogging" would come to an end of story...No more updates. Blogs are really for people who like to post blabs about whatever, and their stories and experiences continue to grow. Trader Vic's story is over, so myspace is perfect since it won't have to be updated, and it wont get outdated because its a chosen history based on the original building it was located in.
Ojaitimo asked:

Why don't we take up a collection and get Humu Humu to host it and help build it?

I don't mind who does the tribute site(even if it is hosted), but I just thought one should be out there, and unlike blogs and hosted webs, myspace allows you to collect "friends" which can be useful for example to define and give an estimate and show of supporters and the impact that Trader Vic's really had...In fact, your idea was great about the redirect to other sites, because that opens up doorways and exposure to other peoples internet design work and opinions about Trader Vic's. I will gladly link up to any other site that posts The original Trader Vic's of B.H. story/ies. I'm not about to volunteer anyone though! hehe :lol:

BTW Tim...or anyone else for that matter, do you or anyone else have some decent photos of the drink vessels and mugs that Trader Vic's used on a regular basis?...Blah, I'm rambling now as its 3am and Im tired...