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Vince Martini's Hukilau Photo Journal

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Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

First and foremost, WHAT A GAS!!! Hukilau was off the hook (as the kids say in Bora Bora...so I'm told).

Tiki Kiliki, you and your crackpot crew did a fantastic job and now I am possessed! For me, Hukilau was PARADISE FOUND!!!

I know I was in a rum fog most of the time, and I know I promised a things to a lot of people. I do remember this, I snapped lot of pics and promised to post them when I returned to my lair in Iki Pohaku. Well, I have watched each and every episode of Judge Judy that I Tivo'd so now it is time for photos!

To my friend who were out of focus...I am so sorry I was not sober enough to focus a little better. Many pics were unfortunately lost due to self inflicted incompetence. Other pics are semi fuzzy...as you will see. Then again, some of them perfectly capture the color and beauty of many of my new Hukilau friends. Pardon the occasional self indulgence to get my pic alongside you beautiful folk!

Many, many mahalos to the warm spirits that were Hukilau 2010!!!

Entering Hukilau

POLY BLEND -- Harry Golen Gallery of Miami

Harry himself!

*Derek

Chillin' with Mighty Manfred of the Woggles...for the moment!

A tiki shopper's delight!


Shag Landing

Getting Rum Fever!

Jeff Beachbum Berry

My traveling companion for later that evening

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

More pics = more fun with more great people!

THE AMAZING TIKI DOUG!

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

MORE HUKILAU!!!

Jeff Beachbum Berry - the mixologist of good fashions!

CRAZY AL, I heard SHAG (myself) strongly endorse excessive drinking out of your awesome tiki mug!!!

More pics coming tomorrow!

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

Another round of pics...

The Sweet Hollywaiians

HUKILAU!!!

[ Edited by: Vince Martini 2010-06-16 07:33 ]

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

The Neanderthals ROCK!

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

Pictures from the fashion show and Mai Kai coming soon.

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zerostreet posted on 06/16/2010

Thanks for sharing Vince!

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

On 2010-06-16 08:22, zerostreet wrote:
Thanks for sharing Vince!

You are most welcome, Zero. Sorry that my focus wasn't better. I think it was part me, part old camera that is about to totally crap out. Not complaining, I certainly got my dollar's worth out of the Sony digital camera.

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bigbrotiki posted on 06/16/2010

Wonderful! Looks like a grand time was had by all! Thanks for all the time spent uploading all those images, Vince.

OK, how many people have been thinking "But doesn't this belong into Tiki Events?" and are not saying anything because they don't wanna be a downer? :)

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

On 2010-06-16 08:35, bigbrotiki wrote:
Wonderful! Looks like a grand time was had by all! Thanks for all the time spent uploading all those images, Vince.

OK, how many people have been thinking "But doesn't this belong into Tiki Events?" and are not saying anything because they don't wanna be a downer? :)

LOL I stand guilty as charged, BBT! I wasn't sure if I should put the photos in that forum or leave that forum open for announcements for other tiki events. So, I was the first to think that way. I can still recreate this thread in the Events forum, if need be.

[ Edited by: Vince Martini 2010-06-16 08:43 ]

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Tiki-Troll posted on 06/16/2010

Wow thanks for all the pictures. We totally spaced taking any of the attendees and I am so glad to see them now.

BigBro- I was wondering where to post pics myself. Is the thought that tiki events are for upcoming events and info and general is for the rundown afterwards? I have been checking out both forums looking to see our faces showing up.

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leleliz posted on 06/16/2010

On 2010-06-16 00:56, Vince Martini wrote:

Vince you wanna hear some craziness??
I am from Tampa, FL and when I lived there I played roller derby for the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins.

Our first season I played roller derby with her and she is one of my friends from back home :)

How great that you came across Monique (thats her name) she is one of my favorite people of all time.

Looks like you had a blast !

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

On 2010-06-16 09:20, leleliz wrote:

On 2010-06-16 00:56, Vince Martini wrote:

Vince you wanna hear some craziness??
I am from Tampa, FL and when I lived there I played roller derby for the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins.

Our first season I played roller derby with her and she is one of my friends from back home :)

How great that you came across Monique (thats her name) she is one of my favorite people of all time.

Looks like you had a blast !

Leleliz, that is so cool that I luckily stumbled upon one of your friends at Das Hukilau! Monique rocks!!! Ask her about our Thursday night...er, Friday morning float in the Atlantic Ocean (* pictures not provided for this event)! Most importantly, ask her if she REMEMBERS the Thursday night/Friday morning float in the Atlantic Ocean!

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Hakalugi posted on 06/16/2010

On 2010-06-16 08:42, Vince Martini wrote:

On 2010-06-16 08:35, bigbrotiki wrote:
Wonderful! Looks like a grand time was had by all! Thanks for all the time spent uploading all those images, Vince.

OK, how many people have been thinking "But doesn't this belong into Tiki Events?" and are not saying anything because they don't wanna be a downer? :)

LOL I stand guilty as charged, BBT! I wasn't sure if I should put the photos in that forum or leave that forum open for announcements for other tiki events. So, I was the first to think that way. I can still recreate this thread in the Events forum, if need be.

Moved to Tiki Events.

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TikiRenee posted on 06/16/2010

Thanks for sharing all the great pictures! Glad you had tons of fun. Are you going to Ohana next week in Lake George? That will be an absolute blast.
We didn't exactly meet, but I was sitting next to you during Beachbum Berry's presentation.

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

On 2010-06-16 10:24, TikiRenee wrote:
Thanks for sharing all the great pictures! Glad you had tons of fun. Are you going to Ohana next week in Lake George? That will be an absolute blast.
We didn't exactly meet, but I was sitting next to you during Beachbum Berry's presentation.

Renee - it was a pleasure sitting next to you and your crew and getting a little fueled up on suffering bastards and dead bastards. I wish I could make it to Tiki Ohanu, but I can't. I promised the organizers that I will make their event next year. I hope that doesn't mean I have to miss Hukilau!!!

[ Edited by: Vince Martini 2010-06-16 11:25 ]

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TikiRenee posted on 06/16/2010

You can do both next year. Double fun!!!

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/16/2010

On 2010-06-16 11:32, TikiRenee wrote:
You can do both next year. Double fun!!!

With proper planning, you are correct. Time to start saving NOW!!! I'll see you next year, Renee!

Oh, and thank you for passing those drinks down to me!!!

TK
talo ka posted on 06/16/2010

hey thats a great looking leg tat, where have i seen it....oh yeah i just look down and there it is. it was fun hanging with you at the hukilau vince. monique was there with green tiki pat who did the ink on my leg. great pics dude.

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gooneybird posted on 06/16/2010

Thanks for posting the pics - even the ones of me. Great meeting you - hope to see you again. If you're ever in Nashville...

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/17/2010

On 2010-06-16 15:08, talo ka wrote:
hey thats a great looking leg tat, where have i seen it....oh yeah i just look down and there it is. it was fun hanging with you at the hukilau vince. monique was there with green tiki pat who did the ink on my leg. great pics dude.

I am sorry that the one of you and I (snapped before the tat pic) was one of the pics that was waaaay out of focus! Nonetheless, it was great hanging with you too...and floating in the Atlantic and drinking rum with you, Green Tiki Pat AND Monique!

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/17/2010

On 2010-06-16 16:00, gooneybird wrote:
Thanks for posting the pics - even the ones of me. Great meeting you - hope to see you again. If you're ever in Nashville...

Time for a trip to the Omni Hut!!!

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pdrake posted on 06/17/2010

On 2010-06-16 09:28, Vince Martini wrote:

On 2010-06-16 09:20, leleliz wrote:

On 2010-06-16 00:56, Vince Martini wrote:

Vince you wanna hear some craziness??
I am from Tampa, FL and when I lived there I played roller derby for the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins.

Our first season I played roller derby with her and she is one of my friends from back home :)

How great that you came across Monique (thats her name) she is one of my favorite people of all time.

Looks like you had a blast !

Leleliz, that is so cool that I luckily stumbled upon one of your friends at Das Hukilau! Monique rocks!!! Ask her about our Thursday night...er, Friday morning float in the Atlantic Ocean (* pictures not provided for this event)! Most importantly, ask her if she REMEMBERS the Thursday night/Friday morning float in the Atlantic Ocean!

ask her if she ever wonders how the guy is that we called an ambulance for at 5am in front of the bahia mar.

she was a blast to hang out around.

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/17/2010

On 2010-06-16 18:49, pdrake wrote:

On 2010-06-16 09:28, Vince Martini wrote:

On 2010-06-16 09:20, leleliz wrote:

On 2010-06-16 00:56, Vince Martini wrote:

Vince you wanna hear some craziness??
I am from Tampa, FL and when I lived there I played roller derby for the Tampa Bay Derby Darlins.

Our first season I played roller derby with her and she is one of my friends from back home :)

How great that you came across Monique (thats her name) she is one of my favorite people of all time.

Looks like you had a blast !

Leleliz, that is so cool that I luckily stumbled upon one of your friends at Das Hukilau! Monique rocks!!! Ask her about our Thursday night...er, Friday morning float in the Atlantic Ocean (* pictures not provided for this event)! Most importantly, ask her if she REMEMBERS the Thursday night/Friday morning float in the Atlantic Ocean!

ask her if she ever wonders how the guy is that we called an ambulance for at 5am in front of the bahia mar.

she was a blast to hang out around.

WHOA! WHAT???

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pdrake posted on 06/17/2010

there was a guy laying on the sidewalk across the street when we were walking back. he kind of moaned and said, "call me an ambulance".

well, she called. we walked over while the operator questioned her about his condition. the paramedics showed up, quickly as station 49 is right there, and we beat feet.

i think he was a very, very drunk vagrant, i could tell as i was totally sober. :wink:

not a hukilau attendee.

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/17/2010

On 2010-06-16 19:28, pdrake wrote:
there was a guy laying on the sidewalk across the street when we were walking back. he kind of moaned and said, "call me an ambulance".

well, she called. we walked over while the operator questioned her about his condition. the paramedics showed up, quickly as station 49 is right there, and we beat feet.

i think he was a very, very drunk vagrant, i could tell as i was totally sober. :wink:

not a hukilau attendee.

Well, it is good that you two were there...at 5 AM in the morning.

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/17/2010

I still have photos from the fashion show and the Mai Tai to post. I will get them loaded tonight.

Aloha, Mr. Hand!

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Hakalugi posted on 06/17/2010

On 2010-06-16 19:28, pdrake wrote:
there was a guy laying on the sidewalk across the street when we were walking back. he kind of moaned and said, "call me an ambulance".

well, she called. we walked over while the operator questioned her about his condition. the paramedics showed up, quickly as station 49 is right there, and we beat feet.

i think he was a very, very drunk vagrant, i could tell as i was totally sober. :wink:

not a hukilau attendee.

Them wacky vagrants, it was the ol' "call me an ambulance" trick to get a free bed to sleep in. Next time think twice about calling that ambulance! Okay, maybe not.

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/18/2010

2010 Hulilau Fashion Show pics


And Fashionable People!!!

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/18/2010

Bitchin' Tiki Rod

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Vince Martini posted on 06/18/2010

Too much rum makes you put your shirt on backwards. Right, Mike?

VM
Vince Martini posted on 06/18/2010

Mai Tai Pics

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