Post #47208 by scigirl on Sun, Aug 10, 2003 4:14 PM

Swanky - what a wonderful story. The spirit of Tiki is a mighty force for good! That Tiki definitely went to a worthy home! And that kid with the BOT - lil' HotHead and I sit and look through my copy over and over. I think he has the darned thing memorized!

Floratina's post brought back beaucoup memories from my childhood. We had a neighborhood Polynesian restaurant - the Royal Hawaiian. And it was dark with that special Tiki-range of coloration I was always enthralled by the flaming pu-pu platter, although I couldn't eat any of the offerings (I've been vegetarian since age 2 - no kidding). Well, one day, the owner made me a special flamin' platter with a variety of bread and veggies and fruit. Even though I had always had an affinity for that locale and atmosphere, I think the kindness of that old guy is what cemented in me the love of Tiki.

We are shaped by our experiences - Tiki them young and build the love of it in them for a lifetime!