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Thu, Jul 21, 2005 11:10 AM
Mahalo all for your kind words... Sam... they never get burned out... just sharpened up again! Ben... I'll have plenty again for Hukilau, no worries about that! There's a stack of un-barked logs in the back yard staring me down everyday... I have to make a dent in the prepped logs in the studio first... [ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2005-07-21 11:14 ] |
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Wed, Aug 10, 2005 10:34 PM
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Wed, Aug 10, 2005 10:39 PM
Awesome carvings man. Again so many cool and quality carvings, and so many nore on the way. Awesome. |
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Sun, Aug 14, 2005 2:21 PM
Wow!!! I am so jealous. That is a beautiful sight Lakesurfer. |
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Sun, Aug 14, 2005 3:33 PM
You always have awesome work. I really like the variety. |
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Lake Surfer
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Sun, Aug 14, 2005 9:47 PM
Thanks for the compliments! That's the fun part about carving tikis... the wide variety of styles and types inspired by all the different cultures of the South Pacific. I don't think it can really get boring. Many times I've gone from the Marquesas to New Zealand and then to Hawaii in one week on the carving table! |
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Sun, Aug 14, 2005 10:24 PM
Those are truly some beautiful pieces, LS - as always. |
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Lake Surfer
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Wed, Aug 31, 2005 9:34 PM
[ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2005-09-01 23:04 ] |
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Wed, Aug 31, 2005 10:34 PM
Cool stuff (as always). Nice |
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Lake Surfer
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Wed, Sep 14, 2005 9:39 PM
[ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2005-12-17 22:19 ] |
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Sam Gambino
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Wed, Sep 14, 2005 11:19 PM
A fine fountain, LS. I like the clean basic look mingled with the tiki. |
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Lake Surfer
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Thu, Sep 15, 2005 10:05 PM
Thanks Sam! They are fun little projects to break up the regular guys I've been carving. |
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Fri, Sep 16, 2005 7:28 AM
Beautiful fountain, damm that's nice. |
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Tiki G.
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Fri, Sep 16, 2005 8:17 AM
Awesome! Looking good Lake! Should be a big hit at the Hukilau! Nice talking with you. G. |
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Fri, Sep 16, 2005 9:46 AM
Monster chops, Lake. See you at the Hukilau? (And this time you're 'stayin for the Mai Kai..hurricane or no!) |
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Fri, Sep 16, 2005 11:19 AM
I love that fountain. With out giving too much away could you post some close up shots ? I am curios where the pump is and how to run the tubing. I have never seen a fountain up close. |
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Fri, Sep 16, 2005 2:25 PM
Lake, I think that may be my very favorite piece of yours. Whoever gets that one will really enjoy it. Congrats! |
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Lake Surfer
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Fri, Sep 16, 2005 11:10 PM
Thanks so much guys! BK... I'll see you in two and a half weeks! Keep the storms away this time! Rodeo... I'll take some shots and PM them to you... its pretty simple... [ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2005-09-17 00:15 ] |
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Sat, Sep 17, 2005 12:56 AM
Cool fountain! What would really enhance it is an underwater spotlight shining up the tiki from underneath. Very sweet. I reckon I should rig one up to spit into the pool |
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Lake Surfer
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Sat, Sep 17, 2005 9:26 PM
[ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2005-12-17 22:19 ] |
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Sun, Sep 18, 2005 2:58 PM
Can't wait to see these bro.Awesome efforts. |
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Lake Surfer
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Wed, Sep 28, 2005 11:23 AM
[ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2005-12-19 22:36 ] |
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Tiki G.
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Wed, Sep 28, 2005 11:37 AM
Look'n good Lake. Can't wait to see everything else your bringing down. Are you done yet??????????? G. |
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Wed, Sep 28, 2005 3:32 PM
great lamp Lakesurfer....good luck at Hukilau...No |
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Wed, Sep 28, 2005 4:28 PM
Those little guys and the lamp are really cool. Nice as always man |
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Wed, Sep 28, 2005 4:47 PM
You GO Lake. The lamps are Killer. You have improved since last year it seems. Are you using chisels more or what are you doing different besides becoming a master? |
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Lake Surfer
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Wed, Sep 28, 2005 10:14 PM
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Wed, Sep 28, 2005 11:09 PM
Awesome stuff lake! I really like the last tiki you posted, that mouth and the eyes are very well done. I hope the Hookie-lauwww is good to you and your mini van goes back lighter than it came |
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Tiki G.
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Thu, Sep 29, 2005 4:11 AM
They look great Lake! It's funny you said that. We were sitting there last night yaking about the Hukilau over a few brewskies and I asked Trish if she thought we were caught up enough for me to squeeze one more carving in. Consensus was yes, so I guess I'll be busy this weekend again haking another one out. It never ends........ G. |
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Fri, Sep 30, 2005 7:29 PM
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Sat, Oct 1, 2005 4:25 PM
Cool. Had to do just on more? :) The base is a practical but good looking touch. |
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Sat, Oct 1, 2005 4:28 PM
Seeing all the awesome tiki's that you have carved makes me wish that I was going to Hukilau. Thanks for sharing |
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Tiki G.
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Mon, Oct 17, 2005 4:38 PM
Aloha Lake! I felt Mr. Lake Tiki needed a bump up on his works. After seeing Lake's works for the time up close and in the buff, I have to say wow. Lake had soooo many nice pieces at the Hukilau I was amazed. I loved the fountain tiki, the signs were cool as hell and the Leopard print he used amongst everything I just thought was rad to say the least. It sure say's alot about a man who would travel the distance he did to share some tiki love with everyone at Hukilau way down there in South Florida. I could not believe all he fit into the mini van when I saw it all set-up. Hell Lake I thought you said you were traveling light my brotha'!!!! Lake's style is very unique and definitely his own. I heard many compliments on his art and every bit of it was well deserved. My best memory I have of the Lake Surfer was when I saw him "Skate" across the ballroom floor at 7:00am and he did not even bust his ass when did the "semi" daffy wheelie (old skool term for me)!! True skate/surfer at heart. You go my man! Kudos to Lake Surfer for bringing the stoke not only about his works, but for the genuine good person he is. It was a pleasure finally meeting you and Jen and hope we all can spend some quality time with you two next year... Tiki G. & Tiki T. Sorry about the picture quality I had to lighten it quite a bit..... [ Edited by: Tiki G. 2005-10-18 06:12 ] |
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Mon, Oct 17, 2005 4:59 PM
I love that last piece! The base is cool and I love the way everything is sort of stretched, like he is made of rubber and some invisible person is stretching him up. |
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Lake Surfer
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Tue, Oct 18, 2005 8:45 PM
Mahalo guys... Gary... you're too much... thanks for the props. |
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Tue, Oct 18, 2005 8:52 PM
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Tiki G.
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Wed, Oct 19, 2005 4:54 PM
I'm sure it is...at Ymas'. G. |
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GMAN
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Fri, Oct 21, 2005 5:14 PM
Lake, Sorry I was unable to be there and meet you. It sounds like everyone liked your work and enjoyed meeting up with you. Hopefully next time I can get over there. I hope you didn't have to pack all those tikis back in the van.... -Gman |
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Fri, Oct 21, 2005 5:23 PM
Hey Lake, I am sure the lamp was for her too and ditto that you deserve it. |
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Lake Surfer
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Sat, Oct 22, 2005 1:20 PM
Thanks guys! Just when I thought I was going to take the winter off... no tiki parties or shows coming up... things are blowing up again. Over the winter I have a Chicago condo patio to start carving for, fountain orders galor and more work coming up on the Kenosha tiki bar... I'm off to harvest logs next week for a busy winter... No rest for these weary arms! That's a good thing! |
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Tiki G.
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Sat, Oct 22, 2005 3:47 PM
You go my man! Congrats!!!!!! Waves are really going off hear in the gulf.....of course I'm missing it. Blah. Kep us informed on your progress, G. |
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Lake Surfer
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Sun, Oct 23, 2005 12:34 PM
Check out the hard work and creativity of Mike, Melissa, Bill and myself in a new tiki bar... http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=15784&forum=1&16 Old school flavor! |
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Lake Surfer
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Wed, Oct 26, 2005 10:38 AM
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Wed, Oct 26, 2005 3:14 PM
Ohhhhhhhh! MMMmmmm! that's like girly pics for us termites! Man, you're gonna have fun with those... -Gman |
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Wed, Oct 26, 2005 4:15 PM
Congrats on the winter work orders Lake. What are you going to do to prep the wood , I recently found that a bunch I had stored outside under a tarp dried and split really bad. Any advice would be appreciated.. |
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Wed, Oct 26, 2005 5:57 PM
Excellent tiki bar pic's Lake. You should be very proud of that job,, Excellent |
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Wed, Oct 26, 2005 6:08 PM
Drooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool |
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Lake Surfer
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Wed, Oct 26, 2005 11:24 PM
Rodeo... This is my favorite time to get logs from my arborist friend... The most important part about drying logs is time. What I've found is it has to be spread out. Nature seems to dry a log best. That is over a season and with the bark on. As I said, most of these except for the Spruce have lost all their bark. And for 5 foot logs they are light... I've lifted enough wet ones and found out the difference. Now, some might lose a little surface moisture and check a little once I get them inside. But it won't be nearly as bad as if these hadn't dried over a season. I'm bringing these into a warm basement for the winter after I debark and sand smooth... moisture getting in the wood and freezing and thawing all winter won't be good for them. Sometimes its a gamble... that's why I love having the wood dump to go to... there is always a mix of bad and good logs to choose from... Ben... You're going to give me an excuse to drive all the way to Florida again? I don't know if the wife will go for that...:wink: You take a little break... after the incredible pieces you cranked out A day doesn't pass when I don't dream of carving under a thatched hut with the tropical breeze blowing through... but the reality is that I'm stuck here in this basement... and if I don't get that sanding booth done I'm going to be out there in the snow this winter! |