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The Lava Flow Inn San Diego, , CA (home-bar)
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Matt Reese
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08/24/2007
Name:The Lava Flow Inn San Diego Description: [ Edited by: Matt Reese 2007-08-23 19:03 ] [ Edited by: Matt Reese 2007-08-23 19:04 ] |
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Mr. NoNaMe
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08/24/2007
ARRGGHHHH matey. It's about time. Give me a pint for the scurvy gits me. |
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Heath
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08/24/2007
Jeez Matt, it didn't look like that the last time I was there. What happened? I know I didn't have THAT much to drink. Did I? |
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rupe33
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08/24/2007
Awesome set-up. Really like the shell that holds the limes, and the old Chris Craft boat for a roof on the outside bar is a terrific touch. Really enjoy seeing threads like this one because of all the creativity on display. Gives me hope that if I'm ever not renting someday that there will be a plethora of ideas to inspire one's own space. One question - how much BBQ do you do?? There are 3 black barrel-style setups (not sure what the correct term is) plus looks like a silver grill in the background of the photo you're in. Cheers - and thanks for sharing! |
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arriano
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08/24/2007
Damn! Your place looks cool. This can't be your old Lincoln Ave. house. |
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Matt Reese
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08/24/2007
Thanks for the kind words. Yeah we BBQ alot! There are two barrel types, a six foot water tank conversion, a six foot tall water smoker, a 4ft long island grill, three free standing burners for fish frys etc., an insert type propaine type, a grill we like to call the gnarly que which is about 3 1/2 feet across, and a yet to be finished luau pit. |
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Mr. NoNaMe
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08/24/2007
Matt, I didn't see a spit. This pic is a bit graphic. But it wont make me quit eatin meat.
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Bohemiann
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08/24/2007
I have been meaning to build my own home bar. I am inspired! Hmmmmm. |
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Matt Reese
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08/24/2007
The spits are hidden. Haven't used one in a while. Nothing as impressive as that pic though. |
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cyntiki
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08/24/2007
Wow what a tease you are! Look at my beeeutiful bar! Think of us for ITD next year! Really it is awesome! Our whole family advertises via t-shirts-young and old! Greg raved about it from the Oki Oki...maybe someday! Super sweet! |
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hodadhank
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08/25/2007
About time this dive got some positive press!!! LOL! SD's hippest home bar looks great as always Matt. What's with the shipwreck?!!! (Of course I don't recall you handing me a heaping plate of BBQ Greyhound either) When are you putting in the ski lift? |
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Matt Reese
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08/25/2007
Can't afford a skilift. Hoping to build some kind of castaway raft on a track powered by a couple cable winches. Thanks for the kind words. The wreck and beach bum are pretty new. Got plans for a cannibal corner next! |
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DrMiguelito
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08/26/2007
Damn, now I'm really bummed that I missed Washers this year. The new additions look great. I still think you should put in a funicular on that hillside. I don't mind being carried up and down the stairs (even if I did freak a little the first time), but this crowd's knees aren't going to last forever. :) |
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Jungle Trader
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08/26/2007
That is sweet Matt. Lots of hard work, thanks for sharing. |
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Matt Reese
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08/26/2007
Glad people like it. I'd like to note that a major influence in my process was 'Onatiki. Their attention to detail is something I'm still reaching for. Doug, what's a funicular? I'll keep carrying you down those stairs as long as you keep coming over. |
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DrMiguelito
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08/26/2007
It's an elevator or rail car that travels along a steep hillside. The Angel's Flight in L.A. is one of the most well-known. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funicular I was just kidding about you needing one. Still, I did find this on Google just now: http://www.hillhiker.com. Cool, if you had the bucks for it. :) |
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Matt Reese
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08/26/2007
Funny, that's the company I called sometime ago. The man asked me how long my run was and I told him 30 feet. He said "Oh, it's a itty bitty one!" I asked how much it would cost. He said "For a tiny little one like that, lets see, 30 feet, it'll be $30,000." "I'll call you if I decide to do it." CLICK $1000 a foot, are you f'ng kidding me? |
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VampiressRN
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08/26/2007
Your place looks better than some professional bars. AWESOME!!! Your pics are indeed inspiring. :) |
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Matt Reese
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08/27/2007
Thank you. |
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VonTiki
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08/27/2007
Not only a fabulous bar, but a phenominal host too. I've had the pleasure of putting a few back at Matt's tiki bar. The monkey was my favorite.That and the drunk ramblings of many carvers. |
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Matt Reese
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08/29/2007
Very nice thing to say. It was a pleasure having you over. |
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Polynesiac
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08/29/2007
Beautiful additions to your awesome backyard hidaway. More piratey/nautical stuff is always good!! Vontiki said it, Matt is a class act - a great host and a fantastic bar-b-q-er.
That thing MOVES!!! It totally freaked me out!!! (and yes, I was awestruck for some time...I still am) Thanks for posting the pictures! |
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Paipo
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08/29/2007
Is that one of those creepy animatronic chimp heads? I've seen one attached to a roomba before and it's kinda funny: Very nice bar/house Matt. Has your mascot tiki got a history? He looks pretty ancient... |
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Matt Reese
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08/29/2007
Yeah it is animated. That video is pretty funny. |
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Heath
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09/08/2007
After going through all the pictures, I noticed you don't have any good shots of the lamps, hanging or otherwise. All of them. Even the one... |
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Matt Reese
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11/16/2007
Just a quick pic. |
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Heath
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11/16/2007
That looks strangely familiar... And the song, how did it go? OH YEAH, I REMEMBER! *Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, Whether youre a brother or whether youre a mother, Well now, I get low and I get high, Whether youre a brother or whether youre a mother, Life goin nowhere. somebody help me. Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, Whether youre a brother or whether youre a mother, Life goin nowhere. somebody help me. Sorry, it needed to be said, er, sung. |
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Polynesiac
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05/03/2008
Congrats on being featured in the spring 2008 tiki magazine! Matt's the bomb! |
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sparklegem
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05/04/2008
Beautiful Bar!! You have done a fantastic job! Really quite perfect. You are very inspiring. We may be taking our first steps to starting our tiki bar today. We just bought a MCM house that has an existing bar that need to be tiki-fied. I am tired of painting; so I may go to Bamboo Ben's today to get started on the bar instead. Thank you for showing the pictures! They are super terrific!!! |
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Matt Reese
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05/12/2008
Thanks guys for the kind words. Got really excited about the Tiki Magazine shoot. Jim, thanks. I only wish I'd been smiling in that pic. |
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Hakalugi
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04/22/2010
The Lava Flow Inn is now here in the Home Tiki Bar forum. Thanks for the nudge Matt. The Lava Flow Inn is another stellar example of how to do it right. |
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MadDogMike
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04/22/2010
Beautiful yard Matt, I took the liberty of posting your Shipwreck Falls in the Ponds thread.
:D |
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Matt Reese
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04/23/2010
I'm afraid that the Barbecue addiction is stronger than ever. Anyone tries an intervention and I'll go postal! (Cooked 4 Boston Butts last weekend) |
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jcorrigan
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04/23/2010
I've suddenly realized how bad my affliction is going to get..building the bar was only the first symptom...how long till my entire backyard is one big tiki lounge! |
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arriano
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04/23/2010
Not soon enough! |
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Matt Reese
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04/25/2010
It never ends. |
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leleliz
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04/25/2010
Looking good. I also enjoy any photo that showcases Eric the Red's beard ! |
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Trader Bob
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04/25/2010
Great Tiki village! [ Edited by: Trader Bob 2010-04-25 01:57 ] |
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TikiReno
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04/25/2010
Sweet setup Matt. Can you elaborate on your skeletons? Medical surplus? Halloween store scores? |
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Matt Reese
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04/25/2010
Check out Bucky's Boneyard. They sell what are considered "4th class" skeletons. They aren't super cheap but sometimes you just gotta have 'em. Add a little brown shoe polish and paint and they get a good aged look. |
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Matt Reese
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08/08/2010
Vestige photography came out and did some shots at the Lava Flow Inn. These are of the amazing and oh so cool Micheline Pitt. |
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RevBambooBen
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08/08/2010
show us the bloopers!!! |
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MadDogMike
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08/08/2010
Show us her WHAT???!!! :o |
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Tiki Trav
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10/08/2010
just when I thought the LAVA FLOW-INN couldn't get any better..... |
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tikiyaki
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10/08/2010
C L U N K ! |
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JackLord
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10/10/2010
I think this just became my favorite Tiki Bar. |
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Matt Reese
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10/12/2010
Iron Fist clothing had a shoot also. The girls were flown in from Vegas and were very nice. If only the Lava-Flow-Inn looked like this every day. Window dressing... hiya sailor! |
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Unga Bunga
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10/12/2010
Matt's been holdin' out on us! |