Post #477607 by atomikitty on Mon, Aug 17, 2009 4:14 PM

HERE HERE HULAHONEY!

I agree completely.

You get out of it what you put in. . . Just like a well balanced cocktail.
My recipe for Tiki Oasis fun is a positive attitude, and generous spirit and the ability to go with the flow.

Planning a huge event like this, and still allowing it to feel somewhat organic and unstructured is a HUGE accomplishment.
Roaming around with a mug full of happiness and running into new friends and old is my favorite part of Oasis.

Did I get into every room party I wanted to? No. Did I have a sweaty yelling shirtless drunk guy stick his armpit in my face while watching the Swank Bastards? Yes. . .
But that's just when you say "Okay! Next room party!"

As for the whole 'not staying at the Crowne Plaza' drama. . . I would have LOVED to stay there, but this has been a really difficult year for me financially. The only way I could budget coming to Oasis was to make alternate accommodations plans. I know this is true for MANY people this year. GREAT people who have been a part of the Tiki community and Tiki Oasis for years~ ESPECIALLY ARTISTS & MUSICIANS. T.O. wouldn't be the same without them.
It's hard for me to believe anyone 'couldn't use the pool' because of all the 'riff-raff' allowed to cheapen up the water. . . :wink:
I say the more the merrier for a pool party!
. . . and as a side note, if you are worried about the hotel, I think the weekend is great for them too, and I think Otto and Baby Doe are GODS for being able to arrange this kind of production there. Also, we spent quite a few clams at the Crowne on food and drinks. . . Sunday brunch was totally worth it by the way! ~ Mimosas and Martini Kings on a Sunday Afternoon. . . . perfection!

So my two and a half cents. . . lighten up! You're at Tiki Oasis!
Let the Aloha spirit flow and it will come back to you!

Can't wait for next year!