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H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Thu, Nov 23, 2006 4:12 PM VampiressRN, welcome to TC stay and browse and have a good time.
M MsEsqui Member Staten Island Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 1	M MsEsqui Posted posted on Sat, Nov 25, 2006 8:26 PM Hello All ~ Im quite new to the Mid Mod/Tiki scene. I had an epiphany after listening to Yahoo! Music's "Martini Lounge" station. Always been a fan of all things Frank and the Rat Pack and also Berks and Beatnik but never really found a niche where I can put it all together, seems Ive discovered that now. Will check Lun Wah's in Roselle, NJ very soon. Staten Island resident and may celebrate my birthday there. ~ Ms. E.
U Ukulare Member Canton, Michigan Joined: Aug 29, 2004 Posts: 47	U Ukulare Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2006 4:49 AM I'm constantly delighted to hear new members expressing their gratitude for finding such a wonderful gathering place for Tikiphiles worldwide. I wonder, where would we be without it? A bit more alone in this world, to say the least. Long live Hanford, long live Tiki Central!
BT Bail Tekey Tiki Centralite West Lawn Park Lot 21 BLK 3 Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 42	BT Bail Tekey Posted posted on Tue, Nov 28, 2006 1:17 PM Aloha, Tiki collector and enthusiast
T Tiki_God Member Raleigh, North Carolina Joined: Jan 26, 2006 Posts: 45	T Tiki_God Posted posted on Wed, Nov 29, 2006 7:42 AM Hi Everyone! I have been lurking here for a few years. I have been slowing turning my basement bar into a full blown tiki bar. I have a thatched roof around it and I just scored my biggest find yet with a massive tiki light that I believe was made by Orchids of Hawaii many years ago. I am planning on hosting some tiki socials soon to meet other tiki freaks in the North Carolina area (contact me if you are interested). My tiki bar will never be complete as half the fun is finding new stuff to put in it! (The other half is emptying the tiki mugs!!)
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Nov 29, 2006 8:22 AM Aloha Tiki God. I'm surprised with all the members here that no one has got that name yet! Arrsome
A agonistes Member Tony Lopez Joined: Nov 29, 2006 Posts: 4	A agonistes Posted posted on Wed, Nov 29, 2006 7:50 PM Whats up every body!!! Hay this is my first post on this or any BBS, so as you can tell I'm new here so i just wanted to say hi and introduce myself!! My name is Tony Lopez and i live in southern California, Yucca Valley to be exact. I'm about 45 miles east of Palm Springs so I'm enjoying the whole retro style!!!
ME mr ed Member Joined: Nov 30, 2006 Posts: 5	ME mr ed Posted posted on Thu, Nov 30, 2006 2:12 PM just want to say "hi" to everybody on this forum. i may have dealt with you on other forums as nadorozny2001
UJ Unkle John Tiki Socialite Middle-of-the-Ocean, TX Joined: Oct 22, 2003 Posts: 1217	UJ Unkle John Posted posted on Thu, Nov 30, 2006 7:55 PM On 2006-11-30 14:12, mr ed wrote: just want to say "hi" to everybody on this forum. i may have dealt with you on other forums as nadorozny2001 Bamboo Harvester? Or are you a human Mr. Ed? Oh well either way, welcome! And welcome to the new people that I haven't greeted in a while.
I iman Member Northampton, UK / Kolding, DK Joined: Nov 30, 2006 Posts: 1	I iman Posted posted on Thu, Nov 30, 2006 10:58 PM Hello, my name is Bjorn Hughes. I am half Danish and half English. I am a designer by day and a Bar-tender/Bar-Manager by night. Found my way on here through a link posted on the forum at http://www.cocktailshows.com Already read through a bunch of stuff on this site which I found really interesting so I thought I'd sign myself up. Anyways, Hello all!
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7548	G GROG Posted posted on Fri, Dec 1, 2006 12:07 AM oops! [ Edited by: GROG 2006-12-01 00:08 ]
DB Dr. Bamboo Member Pittsburgh, PA Joined: Dec 14, 2006 Posts: 16	DB Dr. Bamboo Posted posted on Thu, Dec 14, 2006 11:11 AM Hi Everyone, I've poked around here for a while, so I finally took the plunge and registered. Looking forward to hanging out with all of you!
C candycanemartini Member Cool-as-ice-Canada Joined: Dec 11, 2006 Posts: 8	C candycanemartini Posted posted on Fri, Dec 15, 2006 1:03 AM Hey gals and pals! I'm Candycanemartini and I'm kind of a newbie to Tiki :) I'm very happy to be here though!!
S stuckonuke Member Santa Cruz Joined: Dec 20, 2006 Posts: 9	S stuckonuke Posted posted on Wed, Dec 20, 2006 11:52 AM And now, introducing me. I'm new to this forum too and was first introduced to Hula's a few days ago. I felt very much at home, surrounded by the tiki culture. I support the first nation of Hawaii and play the music and sing the songs and have Hawaii in my heart. I like this tiki culture also. This should be fun! stuckonuke
P pablus Tiki Socialite www.thecrazedmugs.com Joined: Jul 23, 2003 Posts: 2163	P pablus Posted posted on Wed, Dec 20, 2006 1:13 PM Sorry. We don't allow uke players here. ...yeah. Another Santa Cruzer! When are you guys gonna do another ukefestwest? I went insane at the last one.
B Bryteyez Member Joined: Dec 19, 2006 Posts: 1	B Bryteyez Posted posted on Wed, Dec 20, 2006 1:19 PM Aloha and mahalo for the great feedback that so many are leaving for the Caliente Tropics. I thought I would personally introduce myself as my husband has done for me in the past. I am Christine Piazza Assistant General Manager of the Caliente Tropics. I hope that if any of you have any questions or comments that you will personally direct them to me. I am currently working on some big projects to renovate the appearance, not to undermine the tiki theme but to give it more attention. Thanks Everyone Mele Kalikimaka
C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on Wed, Dec 20, 2006 4:54 PM On 2006-12-20 11:52, stuckonuke wrote: And now, introducing me. I'm new to this forum too and was first introduced to Hula's a few days ago. I felt very much at home, surrounded by the tiki culture. I support the first nation of Hawaii and play the music and sing the songs and have Hawaii in my heart. I like this tiki culture also. This should be fun! stuckonuke Aloha Stuckonuke and welcome. Keep your eye on this thread A few of us are fixin' to meet up at Hula's to get our drink on and our Mele Kalikimaka on next week. No date set as of yet but keep yer peepers peeled. Have you checked out The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz yet? If not, you really should man, we play all kinds of Uke music. Pablus knows our partys are ragin' Hey Pablus, not sure if and when another UFW will go off. I still think the club is recovering from the last one. Chongolio
W wickedWahine Member KaiLua,OaHU Joined: Dec 20, 2006 Posts: 1	W wickedWahine Posted posted on Wed, Dec 20, 2006 9:09 PM Aloohhaaa Wahine & Kane, I'm the lil wahine of KaiLua, HI!! Just stumbled onto this TIKISITE and I think its pretty HOT! Looks like a bunch of you are from Cali?!....anyone still on the islands? *BTW, I post in 'pidgin', that means i type how I talk... =)!! So wen u no unda stan wat i say, den tell me so dat I can repeeet 'em foa u! k chek u all lataz, I'm out! KaYa
S stuckonuke Member Santa Cruz Joined: Dec 20, 2006 Posts: 9	S stuckonuke Posted posted on Thu, Dec 21, 2006 1:59 PM Hi Kailua, You have a beautiful backyard yeah? Your neighbor Lanikai ended up in a song of mine. Howzit there? Sista Sea
T tipps Member Joined: Dec 23, 2006 Posts: 1	T tipps Posted posted on Sat, Dec 23, 2006 9:54 AM Hi Everyone. I need your help here. In the 1960's, in London, I heard a version of Quiet Village and the guy with the album told me it was called "Experiments in String and Percussion" on the Time Oreol label. I just can't track this down. Can anyone help???? Much appreciated - Martin.
C Carvenstein Member Joined: Dec 26, 2006 Posts: 4	C Carvenstein Posted posted on Tue, Dec 26, 2006 6:46 AM Hello from Cape Cod... I'm a person that really enjoys the poly-pop environment and am surprised to see so many others with a similar affliction. I have practiced as a Designer-Goldsmith for 27 years. I look forward to enjoying what this site has to offer. Steve
G GreenWoman Member Illinois Joined: Dec 27, 2006 Posts: 2	G GreenWoman Posted posted on Wed, Dec 27, 2006 2:58 PM Aloha! I am new to this forum, which I discovered very recently via a link on the website of Tiki Magazine (www.tikimag.com). I am an artist with a focus on tropical scenes and tiki bars; my niece bought the magazine for me for Christmas, thinking I would enjoy the images. I did, but the must fun I had was reading the biography of Trader Vic! I've always loved tiki and tropical bars, but never knew there was a tiki tribe out there until reading Tiki Magazine. I look forward to lurking here, and hope to occasionally contribute. Maholo for having me! GreenWoman
T TikiDevil9 Member Honolulu/Portland Joined: Dec 17, 2006 Posts: 5	T TikiDevil9 Posted posted on Thu, Dec 28, 2006 7:41 AM Hello folks! I'm new here and have been reading through the forums a bit--great stuff here! I'm from Hawaii originally (Honolulu--Kalihi, to be specific), recently transplanted to Portland, Oregon. Naturally I'm hoping someone can point me to a decent tiki themed bar or restaurant around the Portland area. Preferably one that's not overly crowded. Anyone familiar with the area?
G Gershom Member Joined: Dec 30, 2006 Posts: 2	G Gershom Posted posted on Sat, Dec 30, 2006 2:09 AM Hi Im also new here. Just found the forum while searching on google. Hope to stay here all the time:)
N NinetyMilesToCuba Member Florida Joined: Jan 03, 2007 Posts: 1	N NinetyMilesToCuba Posted posted on Wed, Jan 3, 2007 2:36 PM Aloha! They say great minds think alike, and a love of all things tiki are a great asset to a great mind. I feel at home already! I am a native Floridian born and raised. I am a carpenter by trade and enjoy doing tiki inspired wood working and crafts as a hobby. Fake cheesy attempts at Tiki go hand in hand with touristy Florida, so it is so refreshing to find a group of people dedicated to TRUE TIKI! I look forward to hanging' out! Mahalo and Aloha, Israel
MC Mr. Clark2 Member Los Angeles Joined: Jan 03, 2007 Posts: 1	MC Mr. Clark2 Posted posted on Thu, Jan 4, 2007 9:21 AM Hello all, new member here. I'm from Los Angeles and into tiki stuff. Cheers.
KFT KU-KU for Tiki Member Illinois Joined: Jan 03, 2007 Posts: 18	KFT KU-KU for Tiki Posted posted on Fri, Jan 5, 2007 9:18 AM Hi everyone! I am a "new" registered member-but not "new" to this site! I visit TC all the time to check out what's new in the world of Poly Pop! I got bit by the tiki fever 3-4 years ago and it just won't go away! (of course my wife thinks I am nuts!) Anyway, thanks for the wonderful forum and I look forward to exploring the vast ocean of posts!
S sputnikmoss Tiki Socialite Portland OR Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 294	S sputnikmoss Posted posted on Fri, Jan 5, 2007 1:25 PM Hey everyone- I came over from the LottaLivin' board and wanted to introduce myself. I have been reading some threads and I guess I consider myself a "mid-century tiki-ist". I collect and sell midcentury furniture and housewares so that is how I came to appreciate the genre. I don't collect tiki mugs, but instead have a collection of Don Ho glasses, straw weave, and Raffiaware that I use in my bar. Last summer my husband and I hit the mother lode while thrifting. We found an entire set of 9 band Frankl rattan ( 4 pc couch, 2 arm chairs, and a table)for $300. I had a brief notion of selling them in our shop since we don't have room in the house, but was knocked back into reality and decided to keep them and create an outdoor tiki area. We had already scored 4 red HW Ashcraft stools and were just waiting to find the bar...the next weekend we found it. Home made but vintage.. a steal for $79 bucks. The only bad thing is we live in Portland so everything is now tucked away in the shed until the sun comes back this summer. So throughout the monsoon season you will be able to find me at the Alibi and Thatch.
M maggiolino Member gva-switzerland Joined: Jan 07, 2007 Posts: 3	M maggiolino Posted posted on Mon, Jan 8, 2007 11:18 AM aloha, i'm so exciting to find this forum. at first, i'm so sorry for my english.i'm learning. in my side of europa, i'm feeling alone with my passion of polynesia. since i was a child, i have the same pictures in my head, but i didn't know that it was... i dreamed of tiki and danced hula. now i dance, i began make smalls tiki and i'll learn more. maggiolino
S scooterchef Member springfield, mo. usa Joined: Jan 03, 2007 Posts: 6	S scooterchef Posted posted on Mon, Jan 8, 2007 12:20 PM hello, i am a new member and i just wanted to introduce myself, i am scooterchef, got the name because i love all things 2 wheeled and i am a sous chef in a upscale casual resteraunt. i recently started collecting all things tiki, which is how i founfd this site, and i am working on my first tiki carving. i will post pics when done. anyways, cant wait to start using this site and talking with you all! scooterchef
S scooterchef Member springfield, mo. usa Joined: Jan 03, 2007 Posts: 6	S scooterchef Posted posted on Mon, Jan 8, 2007 12:22 PM welcome aboard, i am new myself. cant wait to see your stuff scooterchef
M maggiolino Member gva-switzerland Joined: Jan 07, 2007 Posts: 3	M maggiolino Posted posted on Mon, Jan 8, 2007 2:04 PM thank you scooterchef welcome to you... ( i and my husband have the same passion of you 2 wheeles...) maggiolino [ Edited by: maggiolino 2007-01-08 14:14 ]
O Ojaitimo Member Joined: Aug 04, 2006 Posts: 1317	O Ojaitimo Posted posted on Mon, Jan 8, 2007 2:14 PM Welcome Maggiolino & Scooterchef.
H Haole'akamai Member The Polynesian Port of NOLA Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 2276	H Haole'akamai Posted posted on Mon, Jan 8, 2007 2:33 PM How close are you to Zurich? Have you been to the Kon-Tiki there?
D Dragonaotearoa Member Kaikoura, NZ Joined: Jan 10, 2007 Posts: 18	D Dragonaotearoa Posted posted on Wed, Jan 10, 2007 6:40 PM Kia ora Found this place a few times while scanning interesting sites. I'm a NZ graphic artist and have anterest in polynesian art as i design artwork for my tshirts.
L Lukipela Member Joined: Jan 10, 2007 Posts: 3	L Lukipela Posted posted on Wed, Jan 10, 2007 7:18 PM Aloha everyone! I was refered to this board by two people, TikiDevil9 and the other's username I don't know. Mahalo nui loa, to both of them! I was born and raised in Honolulu but now live in Washington State. I'm new to tiki collecting, decided to try my hand at tiki carving, and waiting for my tiki bar to arrive. Big shakas everybody!
B1L Block 16 Lounge Member Chicago Joined: Jan 10, 2007 Posts: 17	B1L Block 16 Lounge Posted posted on Thu, Jan 11, 2007 8:59 AM Hello everyone. I actually made my first post on the general forum (I'm building a Las Vegas-themed tiki bar in my basemenet complete with casino games, vintage Vegas memorabilia and a wet bar). But I wanted to make my official "Aloha" here, too. I'm glad to have joined and am looking forward to meeting many of you select few who still carry the tiki torch, those who continue to appreciate all that was (and is) about the culture - from the lifestyle to the music to the drinks. It's pure Americana, and it can't be lost. I smoke a pipe and listen to Bobby Darin and drink Sidecars, if that gives you an idea of where my heart is. Although I've been asked why anyone would want to "live in the past", the rest of us know better - it's not about living in the past but rather living with the past and appreciating that the tiki culture is one of substance, uniqueness and sincerity. Behind its tongue-in-cheek bird calls and plastic palm trees there exists part of the American soul that has been lost, and I believe that this is a genuine movement to regain that. So let's celebrate and enjoy life for what it is. Looking forward to many more posts!
S sungod Grand Member (1 year) Tampa Bay/New Port Richey Joined: Feb 07, 2003 Posts: 220	S sungod Posted posted on Thu, Jan 11, 2007 4:03 PM Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. Let me be the first to say welcome on this post.
L livingstereo Member Joined: Jan 14, 2007 Posts: 1	L livingstereo Posted posted on Sun, Jan 14, 2007 6:55 PM Hi everyone! I discovered this site by accident - I was searching for information on the fraudulent nature of Monster Cable products and found a relevant post here. Serendipitously, I have always been fascinated by Exotica. I have numerous Martin Denny and Arthur Lyman recordings in my music collection. "The Book of Tiki" by Kirsten is one of my favorite books. Being new, maybe this question has been answered before in another forum, so humor me. What is the difference between tiki culture and exotica? It would seem that exotica is a broader category.
CC Corona Contessa Member Benicia (NorCal) Joined: Jan 14, 2007 Posts: 33	CC Corona Contessa Posted posted on Mon, Jan 15, 2007 7:54 PM New to message boards, new to tiki, but love Polynesian genre. My friend VampiressRN will help me on the board. Big wave to all.
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Mon, Jan 15, 2007 7:55 PM Glad you made it here Corona Contessa. We will help you along the way. Big welcome to all the latest newbies. This is a great community. :)
T TikiTrixie Member Seattle Joined: Jan 16, 2007 Posts: 1	T TikiTrixie Posted posted on Tue, Jan 16, 2007 12:55 AM I just stumbled upon Tiki Central! Very cool site and community! My Sweetheart Lance Wagner and I are getting married in June and it is an all TIKI Wedding. We are active in the cabaret community here in Seattle and pretty much everyone involved in the wedding is either a Burlesque performer, Pin Up Girl or Cabaret Producer or Emcee. All are into mid century lifestyle and real excited about the wedding. Babtette La Fave is Lance's Best man, and Vincent Drambuie will be on the groom's side, I have Fleur Du Mal and Tamara The Trapeze Lady and gogo Amy ! Flower girls include Goody Goody and Lynn Rosskamp. The best part is an "Almost Virgin" sacrifice to honor the Tiki Gods performed by Lydia Mclane and her sweetie Lee. Any ideas? We welcome them! Please google "Tiki Pipeline" by Lance Wagner on You Tube it is one fun Tiki Film and can demonstrate our Tiki Pin Up Girl photography. It is a compilation of the best of the NW in Pin Ups! Our studio is in Seattle,we live in the Kindergarten room of a mid century elementary school, all artists live here. We were fortunate enough to shoot Alex Borestein's DVD Cover in a Pinn Up Style. Shee is the voice of "Lois" on "Family Guy" and was Mad Tv's Mrs. Swan. Google that TOO! Anyhoo, kids it is real nice to be here, I look forward to making friends in the community! XO-Trixie Lane http://www.myspace.com/trixielane
B brokeassbuilder Member delta b.c Joined: Jan 16, 2007 Posts: 48	B brokeassbuilder Posted posted on Tue, Jan 16, 2007 11:22 AM my first post! i think ive died and gone to heaven this place is fantastic! ive been buying and selling hawaiiana for almost ten years keeping the odd pieces for myself,being a collector of diffrent things i only have so much room in my house. until i started collecting vintage cars then i had to get a barn ...then times got tough and had to downsize from three tiki bars to none from 6 vehicles to 1 a 1946 dodge that will be tiki themed and only collecting: tiki stuff, 49 chopped merc models,and early eyeglasses and flight goggles,and an ever so growing vintage clothing collection thats me in a nut shell i hope to learn alot buy talking to you great people maybe even find a few things for you aswell!
M maggiolino Member gva-switzerland Joined: Jan 07, 2007 Posts: 3	M maggiolino Posted posted on Tue, Jan 16, 2007 4:33 PM hello for Haole'akamai switzerland is a small country... very small... also the distance between my city and zurich isn't huge... but there is a difficulty...the language. i speak french and italian but not german... for the communication... i have note the information, because i did'nt know, for a week-end... thank you and i'm sorry for the rispot's time ! maggiolino
B bwana-rob Member Joined: Jan 16, 2007 Posts: 3	B bwana-rob Posted posted on Tue, Jan 16, 2007 4:34 PM Hanahau all. Born about 20 years too late.... Great forum.
I inkashtray Member Joined: Jan 17, 2007 Posts: 3	I inkashtray Posted posted on Wed, Jan 17, 2007 7:10 AM Aloha, y'all... yeah, I know. Anyway, my partner and I are all about mid-century modern, which includes everything Tiki. That's about it, there's a lot in our bar and spread throughout the house... just looking forward to meeting new folks with the same interests in design and style, and swapping ideas, recipes and finds... thanks! ~I
SBOS Suffering Bastard of Stumptown Member PDX Joined: May 09, 2005 Posts: 648	SBOS Suffering Bastard of Stumptown Posted posted on Wed, Jan 17, 2007 10:27 AM good to meet you, Ink. You will find that there are a bunch of us in New England who get together regularly. I won't be there on the 20th at the Kowloon, but I look forward to meeting you in person. ..sbim
BK big kahuna59 Member Temecula, CA Joined: Jan 21, 2007 Posts: 7	BK big kahuna59 Posted posted on Sun, Jan 21, 2007 7:56 PM Aloooooha! I love this place! I've always thought I was the only one who got off on TIKI till I bought the Tiki book a couple of years ago. I have loved tiki since I was a kid growing up in So Cal in the early 60's. My Grandparents had an apt in Honolulu and their love for all things Hawaii was contagious! Their home here had a very tiki pool in the back with a very tropical yard. I grew up learning landscape design and my favorite theme is...TROPICAL!!! I have always designed tropical yards to try to recreate that tiki feeling we all know & love. Anyway, I enjoy hunting out tiki type hideouts and in the past enjoyed Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood, Trader Vic's in SF, Kono Hawaii in Santa Ana, and of course, the Hawaiian Islands. My new home is decorated in tropical themes & the yard I am planning is the ultimate tropical getaway!! I look forward to meeting many of you at the various functions this year and, of course, establishing contacts for the tikis I'll need for my new backyard! Thank You very much! Kahuna PS: Does anyone remember the 'Holo Wai' miniature gold course in Orange, CA? It was the coolest mini golf ever! Right on Glassell St near the 22 Fwy. It had a sunken city with waterfalls, tikis, & grass shacks. I would love to see if anyone has pictures.