Post #30639 by Monkeyman on Thu, Apr 17, 2003 12:16 AM

I won't be hosting any parties just yet. Part of the reason that I am not going with my wife and kids is to complete the palm tile mosaic around my recently redone fireplace. I just finished putting up the lauhala matting and black bamboo. Installed our bamboo weave cieling fan last month. Finished the custom teak entertainment center in February (after 6 painful months). Hung up my custom framed tiki room print in January. Bought all new bamboo blinds and custom made palm tree pattern valances for the windows. My wife is putting the finishing touches on the tropical pillows and our new 4 seater crescent shaped leather sofa should arrive next week. I still need to install the cabinet lighting to illuminate my small but growing tiki mug collection. The slate tile will go up this weekend.

I think you get the idea. My goal is to have it all finished by May so that I can then begin building my cardboard moai that will flank the sides of my garage for my first tiki event in June. I have a huge peice of green astroturf for my garage and bamboo fencing to cover all the shelves and waterheater. Im ready with raffia table skirts and many many strands of tiki lights. I have already assembled many hours of music from fiji, hawaii, and of multiple lounge varieties. My Martin Denny 2 disc set should arrive in 2 weeks along with my Intoxica book.

When Its all done.... Then Im ready to host a party.

Da Monkeyman