Post #605230 by congawa on Fri, Sep 2, 2011 12:16 PM

I'm pretty sure these were the same guys who briefly came into our room party as well, turning things into a bad John Hughes movie for a few minutes. We quickly stopped playing our music and wound things down and they immediately left (we weren't feeling any threat of violence at the time--we were more concerned about their antics ruining the vibe of the party, and their attempts to turn things into Karaoke night by singing along in the mics). However, at the time none of us were aware of the fact that people needed wristbands to get into the room parties, only into the official TO events and the middle courtyard area where security was stationed. It is actually a relief to know otherwise, and we have been educated.

I had a good conversation with Otto that Sunday morning which enlightened me on some of the details, and if we host a room party next year we will make sure that we have the phone number for Dr. Shocker at close hand (and that anyone bartending or otherwise assisting does as well), and will call if we see anyone without wristbands or anyone out of control. I feel very bad about what happened to Tracey/Vixen, and as potential future room party hosts we intend to do our part to make sure Tiki Oasis retains its remarkably friendly and courteous overall demeanor, which is refreshingly contrary to most large scale events in which a hearty abundance of alcoholic beverages are being consumed.

Caltiki Brent (Ding Dong Devils)

[ Edited by: congawa 2011-09-02 12:18 ]