Post #401391 by tiki_kiliki on Thu, Aug 14, 2008 7:52 PM

Hi everyone. Sorry you've taken your case public - but I don't blame you a bit. There's been lots happening in my life and unfortunately the Hukilau merchandise being sent to several of you has suffered. My Mom's health was in critical condition just after Hukilau and I had to take time out to spend with her - she had one heart attack 4 days prior to the event and then one during the event. That became my priority which I'm sure everyone can understand. I have sent many apology emails and have responded to EVERY email that someone has sent to me. I'm not using this as an excuse - I'm just explaining where my head has been.

I have relocated to San Antonio due to losing my job in Fort Lauderdale but finding another here. I have been working diligently to get all merch to you and should have all orders filled my Tuesday.

Please keep in mind that I am a one woman show - no one helps with this end of it. I'm also the ONLY tiki event that offers merchandise to the entire Tiki community - not just those that attend. I care very much about getting your purchases to you. To date I only have 25 mugs to send out - some of which the purchaser has yet to contact me so I'm sitting on them waiting.

I will not comment here again - if you'd like to discuss this matter further please contact me at [email protected] or [email protected]

I certainly hope that all of you understand that life happens to all of us. I work very hard to bring all of you a great show and keepsakes every year. I'm doing the best I possibly can do.

You can also guarantee that this is the last time I will pre-sell merch to the public or online - Hukilau merchandise will only be available at the event only. In the event I find a private source to send merchandise for me then this will change, otherwise, you can purchase only at the event.