Post #617862 by Or Got Rum? on Mon, Dec 19, 2011 3:10 PM

Well, I guess it's time for another "Tiki is dying" thread. No offense Lucas as I you feel you and all other TCers have something important to add as we cannot read each others minds and that is part of the blog process.
I have been a long time lurker and a lover of the great finds, memories, and passion for Tiki and how another somewhat subculture of years ago could be discovered and enjoyed as it had been in the past. I also have been entrenched in the Diner and Restaurants/Roadside Architecture/Roadfood/Mid Century Modern/Cars etc. scene.
I have seen them surge like tidal waves, then just lap at the shore. When that happens i just feel it is like a cycle, however it doesn't make me enjoy it any less in depth. I am always on the HUNT for new info, photos, documentation, and again the memories!
Sometimes when these issues come up I wonder what is the goal? To have more member counts? To make it on a Letterman top Ten? To ring the bell as the hardest hit Past Pop Trend? I am am just glad people like Sven and the large group important founding members worked hard in pushing tiki to the sub conscious. They gave a damn enough to take a risk on the collective passion. I personally thank you all for that.
I love all the forums, but am glued to General Tiki, Locating Tiki, and Collecting Tiki....feeding my new info needs. The artist/carvers/and bar builders are great also....some saved for when we buy the "just right house".
I am just glad TC is "Here" and available 24/7 Thanks for listening to my mini rant.

.....And....I find it ironic that the thought The Book of Tiki on Kindle, because the original BOT is 65.00+.....Lets see first I will need the "Kindle Fire" for 199.00 and then TBOT. Hey !!!! But if you can make some money Sven, I'm all for it. Lets say I love my well worn original.