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the only Las Vegas TIKI BAR ....Frankie’s Tiki Room 24/7 baby!

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/18/2008

.....will be coming soon!

It's gonna be gooood.

Trust me!

It'll be somewhere off the strip but still close

and will be open Dec 4th.

Sorry but that's all I can say right now.

MAhalo!

Bamboo Ben

p.s. Please don't try to find us while we are building it.

The faster we can get it done ( no lookie loos) the faster

it'll open.

Keep an eye out.........


Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build stuff for you!
Google search me and see!

[ Edited by: revbambooben 2008-10-28 09:39 ]

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VampiressRN posted on 10/18/2008

Thanks for the teaser!!! I love Las Vegas...and now a Tiki Bar on the horizon...Yee Haw :)

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Heath posted on 10/18/2008

Geez Ben, that's like yelling fire in a crowded theatre, what do you think is gonna happen?

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Howland posted on 10/18/2008

Mama always said, "never trust anybody that says 'trust me'"---but mama never met the Bamboo Ben!

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Howland posted on 10/18/2008

Hell, come to think of it, mama used to cut me with the 'skunk eye' when I told her to trust me.

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Haole'akamai posted on 10/18/2008

On 2008-10-17 20:14, RevBambooBen wrote:

p.s. Please don't try to find us while we are building it.

Then, RevBambooBen wrote:

Keep an eye out.........

Okay, which one is it?

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TIKI-RAY posted on 10/18/2008

He must have an eye out , hence the eyepatch . Ben was kicked out of the Navy just like Sammy Davis Jr. He couldnt say "eye,eye Captain "

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/18/2008

Keep an eye out, as in check back soon....

Will release more info when I can.

:) list of artists coming soon :)

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Matango Derek posted on 10/18/2008

Man, I hope this is open by Christmas like Ben says. I will be in Vegas Dec.29th - Jan 2. I would be a major letdown if it wasn't! I had two vacations in Vegas before Trader Vics opened; each time I was there it was supposed to be open for business, but wasn't because of delays. Considering the reviews of TVLV, it wasn't a loss. But still, new tiki...

BK
Big Kahuna posted on 10/19/2008

I'll be there in 2 weeks. Can't you work faster?

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KuKu posted on 10/19/2008

Ahhh, Viva Lava Diva...

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KuKu posted on 10/19/2008

On 2008-10-17 21:29, Howland wrote:
Mama always said, "never trust anybody that says 'trust me'

So I trust we're still friends...?!?

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Tom Slick posted on 10/20/2008

Is it going to be an establishment, or someone's basement? :lol:

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/20/2008

On 2008-10-19 21:38, Tom Slick wrote:
Is it going to be an establishment, or someone's basement? :lol:

D'Oh!

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drgoat456 posted on 10/20/2008

RevBen,
Can't wait.....I think we're going again in March. When I hit about 55 yrs. old I had to ease way off on imbibing, but I'll be there, lemonaide in hand.
P.S. You are the BambooBenn who worked on Kon Tiki here in Tucson, right?
Well it looks great again. Like it did for my first visit there in '68.
Mahalo & Ciao

JW
Jason Wickedly posted on 10/20/2008

As long as it's open by Easter (Viva Las Vegas) weekend!

Wait - it's not another chrome and glass Trader Vic's is it? :lol:



myspace.com/anotherdayinthelbc

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tikiyaki posted on 10/20/2008

On 2008-10-20 09:09, Jason Wickedly wrote:
As long as it's open by Easter (Viva Las Vegas) weekend!

Wait - it's not another chrome and glass Trader Vic's is it? :lol:



myspace.com/anotherdayinthelbc

[ Edited by: Jason Wickedly 2008-10-20 09:10 ]

No, that work was done by Miami Vice Ben. :)

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Jason Wickedly posted on 10/20/2008

On 2008-10-20 09:40, tikiyaki wrote:

On 2008-10-20 09:09, Jason Wickedly wrote:
As long as it's open by Easter (Viva Las Vegas) weekend!

Wait - it's not another chrome and glass Trader Vic's is it? :lol:



myspace.com/anotherdayinthelbc

[ Edited by: Jason Wickedly 2008-10-20 09:10 ]

No, that work was done by Miami Vice Ben. :)

Man, I wish I had Photoshop on my work computer!

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pdrake posted on 10/21/2008

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/21/2008

hArrrr!

hArrrr!!

You know I have the power to 86 you.....

before it even opens!!!

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mrsmiley posted on 10/21/2008

I hope it is not TOO far from our place here in Vegas!

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Tom Slick posted on 10/21/2008

Every true surf/beach boy in the 80's wore white Jimmy'z pants! haha
So is it the Don the Beachcombers that they were talking forever opening in Vegas? :wink:

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/21/2008

TIKI CARVERS.............

BenZart ( donation :) Maori Exit Sign!

Lake Tiki ( donation :) mens and womans Head plaques !

Crazy Al

Bosko

LeRoy

Buzzy

Ken Pleasant

Tiki Ray

Billy the Crud

Zack

ARTISTS.............

Doug Horne

Big Toe

SHAG

Bill Wray

Lynne Naylor

Thor ( shrunken heads )

Mark Covell

Shaun Kama

Mike Sosnowski

Ken Ruzic ( added 10/30)

TIKI MUGS......( new designs)

Von Franko

Marcus Pizutti

Dirk Vermin

Mark T. Zeilman

Sophia Brewer

Holden

SQUID

LOGOS and DESIGN.......

SQUID

STIR STICK......

SQUID

That's what we are working with for now.

There will be more in the future.

As you all know,

A Great Tiki Bar always keeps adding!

I'm aiming to make this place

" The oldest looking new tiki bar in Vegas"

This is just to get all your juices flowing.

Please stop asking where, what, who and how.

You'll all know soon. ( ho. ho. ho!)

Relax.

It's gonna be gooooood!

Keep an eye out!


Bamboo Ben
Custom Tropical Decor
I build stuff for you!
Google search me and see!

[ Edited by: Unga Bunga 2008-10-30 09:05 ]

[ Edited by: gorilla x 2008-11-29 06:22 ]

[ Edited by: revbambooben 2008-11-29 06:56 ]

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Tipsy McStagger posted on 10/21/2008

..damn ben.....are you sure you are not opening an art gallery instead of a bar??....quite a line-up you got there....

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jpmartdog posted on 10/21/2008

Wow Ben! Great artists, carvers and such. Looking forward to our first glimpse. With you at the helm, it will be an artistic as well as authentic masterpiece. Very Cool, keep up the good work!
Jp-dog

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Mr. Dale posted on 10/23/2008

"Where oh where are you tonight? Why did you leave us hanging here all alone.......We searched the strip all over and couldn't find the tiki bar You being all secret and pffft you were gone."

Hee haw ruled.

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/24/2008

The new mugs will be for sale soon.

Will let you know, when I know.

p.s. when reading TC posts,

please start from the begining! :)

....and, keep an eye out!

BK
Big Kahuna posted on 10/24/2008

You need to work around the clock with no sleep for the next ten days, so it's finished when I get there. C'mon you can do it. Sleep's overrated!

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tikiskip posted on 10/24/2008

F.I. Vegas?

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/24/2008

On 2008-10-24 04:25, tikiskip wrote:
F.I. Vegas?

D.T.B.F.I.T.V.?

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LOL Tiki posted on 10/24/2008

On 2008-10-24 05:59, RevBambooBen wrote:

On 2008-10-24 04:25, tikiskip wrote:
F.I. Vegas?

D.T.B.F.I.T.V.?

**** Looks for Orphan Annie secret decoder ring ****

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martiki posted on 10/24/2008

On 2008-10-24 04:25, tikiskip wrote:
F.I. Vegas?

nope!

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bigbrotiki posted on 10/24/2008

On 2008-10-21 04:42, RevBambooBen wrote:
I'm aiming to make this place
" The oldest looking new tiki bar in Vegas"

That motto sounds alright by me! :)

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tikipaka posted on 10/24/2008

D.T.B.F.I.T.V.?

:D OK Ben, your naming the place

"Don The Beachcomber's Forbidden Island Tiki Vegas" :lol:

Come on, I know curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.

:music: :music: :music: :music: :music: :music: I can't get no satisfaction, but I tried, and I tried, and I'm still mystified, I can't do it any more and I'm not satisfied. :music: :music: :music: :music: :music: :music: :music:

Ok I screwed that up I forgot a letter. :lol:

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[ Edited by: tikipaka 2008-10-24 14:58 ]

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Bay Park Buzzy posted on 10/25/2008

I just got my advance set of mugs for the bar and was given the ok to preview them here:

I love the packaging:

The glaze choices used on these were amazing

the pictures do them no justice. You have to see these in person to really appreciate them:

I'm selling this set for $200. It's the very first one produced. PM me if interested.

You should see the pendants I'm carving for this place!
Buzzy Out!

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Bohemiann posted on 10/26/2008

My bags are by the front door waiting, ANY excuse to get to Vegas Baby! So disappointed by "Traitor Vics" I had given up on Tiki in Vegas, although I don't have anything bad to say about Mickie Finnz.

I was lucky enough to catch it on the right night last time. But I realize It's Touristy and all that but I like all flavors of cheeze! I can't wait!
Anyone out there want to split a room when/if they have a grand opening? It sucks, but I'm on a budget. The gravy trained done circled it's wagons fer a spell. Thank the gods for skymiles!

Sorry if i missed it earlier, I read the whole thread....

Has a date been set?
Can you give us a ballpark?
Will there be a Grand Opening Party?
Do you need a Professional Photographer covering the grand opening?
Can you tell I'm excited?
Are you tired of these questions?

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/26/2008

Okay.

Here's a clue.

Go to http://www.myspace.com/bambooben

and look at the video.

It's in there.

You can't miss it!

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/26/2008

On 2008-10-25 10:15, Bay Park Buzzy wrote:
I just got my advance set of mugs for the bar and was given the ok to preview them here:

I love the packaging:

The glaze choices used on these were amazing

the pictures do them no justice. You have to see these in person to really appreciate them:

I'm selling this set for $200. It's the very first one produced. PM me if interested.

You should see the pendants I'm carving for this place!
Buzzy Out!

You got a set of mugs before me???!!!

WTF!!!??

No respect.

D'oh!

Another clue......

Rodney Dangerfield.......

You gonna post those pendants Buzz?

or have you already.........

Been on my feet for days.

I need to SIT down for a while.

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Deckhand_Davy posted on 10/26/2008

This is really exciting :)

DNH
Daves Not Home posted on 10/27/2008

On 2008-10-26 04:57, RevBambooBen wrote:
Okay.

Here's a clue.

Go to http://www.myspace.com/bambooben

and look at the video.

It's in there.

You can't miss it!

Doooooooode! I saw it! Damn it looks kick a$$ already

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Liana posted on 10/27/2008

I'm excited and I can't even go!! Make sure you get LOTS of photos when it opens, even the toilets! :P

Liana.

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mrsmiley posted on 10/27/2008

Is this it?

PS-don't throw away any hot dog cookers-a great tiki bar needs a hot dog cooker!


Mr. Smiley is the most thirstiesterest of
all!
Have a nice Tiki Day!
If you like it,it is ZAZZ! If you don't, give it a RAZZ.

[ Edited by: mrsmiley 2008-10-26 23:26 ]

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/28/2008

Damn you Smiley!!!

How did you know??

Arty's.

Not Smiffy's!

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/28/2008

p.s.

we're gonna go total nautical with it!

the facade is perfecto!


edit.

this sign is cool!

[ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2008-10-27 20:16 ]

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rugbymatt posted on 10/28/2008

Ben,

If this is what you have been doing instead of working on my mug shelf then I totally approve. It's always good to have an excuse to visit Vegas. Mahalo to you and the other artists who are making sure this gets done right.

Matt

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RevBambooBen posted on 10/28/2008

D'oh!

Cat is out of the bag!

http://www.vegasinsight.net/?p=418

^^^^But please let me work with no distractions!

I'll be packin nails guns and flame throwers so stay away!!

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Mongoloid posted on 10/28/2008

Finally the 9th island gets a little more tropical!

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little lost tiki posted on 10/28/2008

YAY!

Go Ben Go!

What "Panache" !
:lol:

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