Post #321586 by tomanikitiki on Fri, Jul 27, 2007 7:02 PM

Can't help but notice Humuhumunukunukuapuaa posted his thoughts at 5 in the morning. He must've had a sleepless night thinking over the events of last weekend. Here's my two cents worth(albeit unsolicited):

Maybe next time there'll be a bit more tiki culture. Waiting 5 hours for the entertainment (whilst sipping overpriced Pina Coladas that had more soap than rum in them) was a bit too much. Nice effort, but my $50.00 could've been better spent elsewhere.

Pepe, Mr. Luxton must've changed his tune after his presentation because he didn't sound too positive about the Waldorf's status when he gave the speech. In fact he commented on how Heritage Vancouver doesn't care much for Post War architecture. An odd statement I thought considering the circumstances of why he was there and how much we had all paid to hear him. In fact the event did not measure up to Heritage Vancouver's website ad:

"Lost Paradise is an opportunity to step back in time and experience 50s nostalgia and Polynesian Pop-culture. Get into the spirit of the era, slip into your Hawaiian shirt, sip on a Mai Tai, gaze at original velvet paintings by Edgar Leeteg, attend a variety of lectures focused on the Vancouver Tiki scene, take guided tours, chat with like minded people and listen to exotica music. The ticket price includes an afternoon of talks and demonstrations, followed by an outdoor barbeque and guided tours of the three rooms and finally an evening of entertainment, lounging and socializing in the amazing surroundings of the Waldorf. The event is a fundraiser for Heritage Vancouver, a non-profit organization with a focus on celebrating Vancouver’s built heritage. All three Polynesian rooms will be open for this "First Annual Lost Paradise at the Waldorf". Book early as this event will sell out."

I'm glad most of you seemed to have a good time. That's the benefit of having something like tikicentral, you're able to connect up with familiar names in person. But I felt a bit sorry for anyone who had to travel any distance to get here in hopes of experiencing some real tiki culture. Ending on a positive note, there was plenty of free parking.

That's my rant, for what it's worth.

E ke kuene, ua milimili 'e 'ia neia mikana!

[ Edited by: tomanikitiki 2007-07-27 19:02 ]

[ Edited by: tomanikitiki 2007-07-27 20:07 ]