Post #58506 by kctiki on Wed, Nov 5, 2003 5:51 AM

You're right, not really anything here in KS/MO is still open as far as I can tell.

There's a carver who lives at the NW corner of 81st & Antioch in Overland Park with many tikis in his yard. I dropped by and said hi one day. He's a real nice guy, he said he's sold quite a few of his carvings to people around here. I didn't ask for permission to take photos because I'm such a lousy photographer I couldn't do them justice.

The Bamboo Hut on 40 Highway only has the sign left and a few light fixtures. The sign would photograph well with the cocktail lounge sign next door, which is a neon martini glass. The Bamboo Hut has been around since the 40's I think. My ex father-in-law used to go there after work and said it was polynesian back in those days.

I have to run off to work now, but I'll post more later if I think of anything. Good luck in your search. I like your photos.