Post #315688 by Bohemiann on Fri, Jun 29, 2007 8:00 AM

I traveled and sought out tiki bars and collected mugs long before I found Critiki, TC, The Hukilau, the sub culture and all the wonderful people I have met who share this affinity for Polynesia. I learn something new all of the time as my explorations continue. Ive learned I don't have to explain myself and also that there are those who "Just don't and won't get it" and that's o.k.. This will turn into a fad, again, and the fad will fade and I will still be collecting mugs, seeking out those bars and like minded people. Hopefully some will stay and play well and contribute, most others will visit, spend there money, pose and leave for the next shallow mass marketed shiny little hook.

I suggest all of the tiki entrepreneurs stock their shelves and make some money. The rest of us can save our money and wait for the stuff to hit ebay after it blows over. Tiki bars are popping up all over the place here in Sarasota. None of them really get it either, A tropical advertisement for a sports bar with some grass thatch thrown in, an attempt at a maitai, some plastic decorations and shots of Yeager specials as ten games blare on on ten televisions.
It's hard for me to get mad at the press when it is acting the way I have come to expect it would. Journalism now plays to the lowest common denominator as it competes with the "rags". TV has gone the same way as you see traditional coverage ousted by popular tabloid trash. I did not meet the articles author, so I can't speak to her character, but at least she writes well even if you don't agree with what she is saying or the perspective she saw in her brief interactions. The press will always get "A" story but rarely does it get "THE" story.

People will be people but I am happy to say the majority of the people I meet through TC and the events are fantastic and worth the effort. I just wish I had more time to play.
I had an awesome time and thank everyone who made Hukilau. I think there are a whole lot of unselfish and gracious acts that is the glue of this event and that's the part I will remember.

This one is for all those who don't get it and knock it. It's the only blurry shot I took, as far as you know.
If anyone else has a better shot of this PM me. The teeth marks are what I'm looking for. Priceless, It happened so fast and caught me offguard.

I'm sorry dude, I forgot your name. I remember the story though. Good luck with the fireplace renovation! Does anyone know if there is a thread following his project. Put me down for one of those mugs. I love mugs that have a story and this one, a worthy cause and a good deed to boot.