Post #474102 by palapala on Mon, Aug 3, 2009 2:51 PM

We call ourselves Ohana on Tiki Central...To paraphrase"Stitch" in Lilo and Stitch;
Ohana is Family. Family means no one is left behind.
Some of the People in the Northwest behave in an elitist and exclusionary way.
They knowingly freeze out some other TC'ers.
You know who you are.
Other folks who hang out with them may not feel the same way, but perhaps are afraid to be frozen out themselves,and let it happen.
You know who you are too.
I'm a sensitive soul, and it makes me sad and bruised every time.
I'm not aking anyone to choose sides, or defend themselves.
I want to be a friend to anyone who shares my love of poly pop and good times together.
Are'nt we all "Nerds of a feather"?
What ever happened to the spirit of ALOHA???

I'm now feeling shakey about the upcomming Portland TikiKon speakeasy event.
I'm fairly new to TC, and it can be hard to break into a new social situation

Please , someone out there, give me a reason to feel better about this, and renew my faith in Ohanakind!
(BTW, I'm thinking about having an "uncool kids" table...)

Make me something Tripical. You know,a mai-tai,with 3 shots of rum!
My tiki mugs now on sale! see them at http:palapalasmug.etsy.com

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