Interview with Kern Mattei of the Mai Kai - General Tiki

G GatorRob Member Orlando Joined: Aug 20, 2004 Posts: 1784	G GatorRob Posted posted on Sun, Sep 2, 2007 8:09 AM On 2007-09-02 05:40, pablus wrote: I'd be willing to bet rum to soda water that Will will accept any help from anyone who wants to do polychroming or any other technique to finish up the tikis. Gawd, I would if I only had the talent and skills for it. I've spent considerable hours helping the Mai-Kai with their music selections in the Molokai and in the back dining rooms, following on the heels of Swanky's wonderful contributions. I did it not for a penny, but simply as an act of love for the place, wanting it to stay true to its mid-century Poly pop roots. Kern was gracious in allowing me to work on the project, as I'm sure he is with Will. I think that's the point of this whole conversation thread: we all just want to see the Mai-Kai, last of the greats, remain true to its roots as long as possible and as long as the owners (owner?) and management are receptive.

On 2007-09-02 05:40, pablus wrote:
I'd be willing to bet rum to soda water that Will will accept any help from anyone who wants to do polychroming or any other technique to finish up the tikis.

Gawd, I would if I only had the talent and skills for it. I've spent considerable hours helping the Mai-Kai with their music selections in the Molokai and in the back dining rooms, following on the heels of Swanky's wonderful contributions. I did it not for a penny, but simply as an act of love for the place, wanting it to stay true to its mid-century Poly pop roots. Kern was gracious in allowing me to work on the project, as I'm sure he is with Will. I think that's the point of this whole conversation thread: we all just want to see the Mai-Kai, last of the greats, remain true to its roots as long as possible and as long as the owners (owner?) and management are receptive.

Post #329677 by GatorRob on Sun, Sep 2, 2007 8:09 AM