Post #342725 by Tikitatt on Thu, Nov 8, 2007 9:13 AM

Sorry to hear about Stan "Sonny" Sacharski. My wife and I had the opportunity to visit Hala Kahiki last July. Friends of ours that live in Chicago told us about Hala Kahiki and said they lived about 45 minutes from Hala Kahiki and offered their car if we wanted to go. When we arrived I took a few photos and then sat at the bar. My wife decided she wanted to take a tour of the place and take more photos. A lady sat next to me at the bar and ordered a drink. I asked her the typical question “you look familiar do I know you?” Now I’m getting ready to celebrate my 15th year anniversary with my wife. So I didn’t even think of this as a pick up line. She told me she was seeing someone and was flattered. I told her it was an innocent question and that my wife will return to the bar soon. At that time I really felt like an ass. Her and her friends was there for a tiki crawl and she was in need for a mai tai. I asked if she heard of tiki central and told me yes and she was a member. She even attended Tiki Oasis 6. I told her who I was and TO6 is where we met. She told me the story behind Hala Kahiki and invited my wife and I to attend the crawl. We were unable to attend since we were in Chicago visiting friends and had to leave for dinner reservations elsewhere. She told me I had to go to the gift shop and get a few items. She helped me pick out an aloha shirt and a Hala Kahiki bucket hat. We must have stayed there for about an hour and sadly did not get the mysterious lady’s name. My wife and I really enjoyed our stay in Chicago and wish to go back. I didn’t have the chance to meet Mr. Sacharski myself but what he created I’m sure he was one hell of a person. I’ll try to locate the photos we took and will post them soon.