Post #436919 by leleliz on Fri, Feb 27, 2009 7:19 PM

As far as collecting goes I think most people , even during bad economic times, still will collect items that bring them happiness and an escape from the dregs of daily life. Maybe not to such an intense degree but they will still collect.

No matter how bad my bank account looks (which after 4 months of no work doesn't look so fab) I still hunt for tiki on a weekly basis. Its a nice rush to find something online or in the wild that I can snag for cheap but is a nice addition to my collection. Plus it makes me happy as simple as that sounds.

As far as visiting the local tiki establishments my visits have not been as frequent, but I still try to get out a few times a month. If not for the great cocktails then for the once again nice escapism that sitting in a place like Forbidden Island (my local bar) brings to my week.

The only thing I can think that may be affected is sadly some artists who make their living off of selling their handmade items. However as my ability to buy original work lessens I know that others are in better financial shape then I am who still will be able to buy what they love when they see it.

I am hoping that the few tiki places that may be struggling now work through this time and are able to come through unscathed. I know that having that place to escape is even more important now then ever before.