Post #759299 by tiki mick on Thu, Feb 18, 2016 8:07 AM

ATP is a bit of a gadfly (he was shocked that I used that word!) but let me tell you about the guy: At many events I have gone to, there unfortunately can be a lot of cold, clique-y types who stare at you in an unfriendly manner, don't bother to even acknowledge you, make you feel unwelcome, etc....and ATP is NOT one of them. Before I barely knew him, I encountered him at an event. What a totally warm and friendly guy. In person, the man has ZERO attitude. He was funny, engaging, happy to talk about tiki. he didn't brag, didn't boast (and the guy does have an awesome tiki set up at home). All in all, the man was dripping with kindness and had a merry twinkle in his eye. It is my firm belief he just does not know how his printed words come out. You don't have to take my word for how he really is, outside the interwebz. Go up to him at any tiki event where he can usually be found helping his lovely wife vend, and see for yourself. This is a good-hearted, nice guy who would not willingly hurt anyone.