Post #56303 by DawnTiki on Wed, Oct 22, 2003 12:47 PM

I am a stay at home Mom, who loves anything and all things Tiki. None of my friends or family share my interest in the subject. No one around me to share getting excited with when I spot a hidden Tiki somewhere, or when I see a Tiki and know who made it and here it came from, no one! Imagine that. Tiki Central has given so many people an avenue to share common interests. To share what they know about Tiki with those of us who aren't in the know. What is it about Tiki that makes me happy? I'm not sure. Maybe happy memories of visits to Hawaii with my Grandparents (who I lost not very long ago) I was always happiest with them. Snorkeling in Hawaii while holding my husbands hand. Living in an area where I was fortunate enough to see Tiki's everyday, in my neighborhood, on my way to school. Summers swimming in pools with A frames over them and tiki torches, with lots of lava around. Tiki does strike some kind of an emotional cord in me. Somehow just by looking at these wooden carved figures, takes me back to very happy times in my life. Do I have alot of information or knowledge on Tiki? No. Not compared to most of the posters here. I'm so happy to have found Tiki Central because I do get to read about what others have experienced in interesting places that are long gone. Or learn from what others do know. I have access to such a huge amount of talent and artistry here. My small but meaningful Tiki collection has grown because of what I've learned here. I wish I had more to contribute. Does that mean those of us who aren't as well versed in the area of Tiki, should just shut up and keep any and all comments to ourselves because some might find them insignificant?

[ Edited by: DawnTiki on 2003-10-22 13:05 ]