An email from Bob at Oceanic Arts re: Kokomos - General Tiki

R Rattiki Member Key West, FL Joined: May 03, 2003 Posts: 422	R Rattiki Posted posted on Thu, Nov 13, 2003 3:28 PM On 2003-11-13 12:06, Tiki_Bong wrote: When Dave first came to OA I discussed a Tiki Bar theme with him --- he stated he did not want a TIKI BAR THEME but rather a Key West eclectic type decor. RatTiki put it perfectly "Tropical Kitsch". I just wanted to dispel the idea that the owner did a 'Tiki Bar', as he stated he did not want to do a Tiki Bar but a Key West style theme (whatever that is?). Mahalo Bob & LeRoy" OK,OK now I'M insulted! "Key West eclectic type decor" WHAT THE HELL IS THAT? Seriously though, has he even been here? Key West is 19th century conch houses, their white wash paint peeling off, with cats and roosters running around. :roll: Sloppy Joes, Ricks, the Bull, Capt. Tony's, even the dreaded Margareta Villa doesn't look anything like that! Maybe he was thinking of Orlando. :P [ Edited by: Rattiki on 2003-11-13 15:28 ]

On 2003-11-13 12:06, Tiki_Bong wrote:
When Dave first came to OA I discussed a Tiki Bar theme with him --- he stated he did not want a TIKI BAR THEME but rather a Key West eclectic type decor. RatTiki put it perfectly "Tropical Kitsch".

I just wanted to dispel the idea that the owner did a 'Tiki Bar', as he stated he did not want to do a Tiki Bar but a Key West style theme (whatever that is?).

Mahalo
Bob & LeRoy"

OK,OK now I'M insulted! "Key West eclectic type decor" WHAT THE HELL IS THAT? Seriously though, has he even been here? Key West is 19th century conch houses, their white wash paint peeling off, with cats and roosters running around. :roll: Sloppy Joes, Ricks, the Bull, Capt. Tony's, even the dreaded Margareta Villa doesn't look anything like that! Maybe he was thinking of Orlando. :P

[ Edited by: Rattiki on 2003-11-13 15:28 ]

Post #59788 by Rattiki on Thu, Nov 13, 2003 3:28 PM