Worth it all ...

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H hanford_lemoore Tiki Socialite Tiki Central Joined: Mar 23, 2002 Posts: 1899	H hanford_lemoore Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 12:22 AM I've been meaning to up this up long ago but I've been so busy It's been tough. I got an email from Bob @ Oceanic Arts asking me for my address becuase he was going to send me something. Of course I gave it to him without hesitation ... I didn't want to ask too many questions. Well, a week or 2 later I got a big box in the mail from Oceanic Arts! Like, 1.5 foot big. I hastily opened it up to see what was inside, and through the bubble wrap I could see it was one large tiki! I was very happy indeed! I've always wanted a large OA tiki, a real showcase piece, and this was clearly it. I was looking for paper too to see if there was an invoice or a reason for this great gift. I didn't see anything. But then I finally got the bubble wrap off of the bottom of the tiki, and this is what I saw (sorry the pictures are so poor): And here's a closeup of the plaque (I redid it to make it easy to read; the photos did not come out too well): Needless to say I was floored! Speechless! Everyone who knows me knows that OA is the tops in my book! And they're awarding me with a tiki?! It is one great privledge to see Tiki Central being used by as many people who use it, and that really validates it for me. But I am really truly touched to get something like this from the crew at Oceanic Arts. It is amazing. I thought I'd share it with everyone here since really what makes Tiki Central such a great place is all the info and entertainment that the everyday members contribute. ~Hanford
H Humuhumu Member San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 3691	H Humuhumu Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 12:57 AM OH! It's beautiful, Hanford, and well earned indeed. You certainly have created something special here, and it's fantastic that the guys at OA took the time to acknowledge it in a way only they can. Like I didn't love Oceanic Arts enough already! Congratulations. (And thank you.)
M midnite Member 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1230	M midnite Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 1:20 AM HL, A fine piece from OA, and a thoughtful gesture on their part. They're the best, the wise men, everyone, of OA. You deserve the recognition, without a doubt. Kudos to you. midnite
S SugarCaddyDaddy Member Huntington Beach, California Joined: Jun 03, 2002 Posts: 1500	S SugarCaddyDaddy Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 1:30 AM H O L Y M O L Y! That is fantastic! You rightly deserve that Hanford! Hmmm....maybe an official TC Mug based on this carving? Maybe an exclusive TC pendant by PurpleJade? Congratulations Hanford!
C Cultjam Member Phoenix, Arizona Joined: Apr 21, 2002 Posts: 367	C Cultjam Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 1:30 AM Gorgeous. And well deserved.
PK Primo Kimo Tiki Socialite Vermont Joined: Jul 08, 2003 Posts: 324	PK Primo Kimo Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 4:42 AM snif snif (wiping a tear from my eye)... ...now where's MINE! "I like you, man. You're crazy, but I like you." [ Edited by: Primo Kimo on 2003-10-08 10:12 ]
K kick_the_reverb Tiki Socialite Escondido, CA Joined: Jul 17, 2002 Posts: 581	K kick_the_reverb Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 5:01 AM Congrats Hanford, I can't stress enough how great the OA people are. Ran
TC Tiki Chris Member London Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 1542	TC Tiki Chris Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 5:59 AM wow! that's a beaut! & every word on the inscription rings true!
S SES Member Joined: Sep 14, 2003 Posts: 992	S SES Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 6:08 AM WOW! That is so sweet of OA! Always nice to know that you are appreciated isn't it? It's even better when things like this arrive when you are getting most frustrated and wondering why you bother! Thanks OA and Thanks HL for the site! [ Edited by: susane on 2004-01-20 07:08 ]
K KahunaMilu Member Joined: Aug 08, 2002 Posts: 114	K KahunaMilu Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 7:06 AM That rocks generally, and is a particularly splendid tiki specifically. [ Edited by: KahunaMilu on 2003-10-08 07:10 ]
P puamana Member Seattle, WA Joined: Aug 02, 2002 Posts: 290	P puamana Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 7:33 AM Very, very nice. Congrats !
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 7:45 AM If we all just kick in a buck or 5 we could buy a nice plaque for Oceanic Arts for all their contributions. But what to put it on? Putting it on a tiki would almost be redundant. Maybe a framed plaque made by several TCers? There's so much talent in this group it makes my mind wobble. I can't even think of all the possibilities that could be worked out... Sheesh, just take the 1st 6 names currently @ the top of the Creating Tiki forum: Tiki Tony, Monkeyman, Seamus, Keigs, Tikifille, & BK!
K Kailuageoff Member Honolulu Lounge,Lewes, DE Joined: Mar 27, 2002 Posts: 1506	K Kailuageoff Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 8:40 AM Who wants to bet Basement Kahuna will find one of those at a Georgia flea market? :lol: Seriously Hanford, that was really great of them and you are certainly most deserving. KG
T Tiki_Bong Member Huntington Beach, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: -16	T Tiki_Bong Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 9:25 AM Truly deserving Hanford. As a matter of fact, I'm heading over to OA today for a litte of this and that. (now, wasn't putting up with Bong's sh$* all worth it - ah scratch that!)
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 10:23 AM That's awesome, Hanford, and well deserved. You brought us all together here under a great umbrella! That's an honor, man. That gives me even more of a rosy glow for Oceanic Arts...They're a rock in this tiki world we live in. Like Chesty Puller to the Marines, like Johnny Unitas to football.
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 10:36 AM P.s. I'll help carve it, but I am far, far, far from worthy. I'd be nervous as a speed-freak chihuahua.
P pablus Tiki Socialite www.thecrazedmugs.com Joined: Jul 23, 2003 Posts: 2163	P pablus Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 11:37 AM Wow. Very elegant. Congratulations and thanks for posting a photo of it.
PJ purple jade Member New Orleans Joined: Feb 19, 2003 Posts: 1450	PJ purple jade Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 11:44 AM Well, rats... It isn't going to look so good NOW but... I DO have something for you Hanford, though not nearly as spectacular. But it is OA inspired! And I certainly second that emotion! Thanks for everything, H. Email me a mailing address.
T tikigreg Tiki Socialite ClubTiki Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 1301	T tikigreg Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 1:03 PM Maybe what we should do is have a limited edition mug made as a tribute to OA. We've been talking about another mug, and this might be a great way of honoring Leroy, Bob and all. Limit it to 150, and maybe have the first five or so done in a specail glaze and give them to OA. Whaddya think?
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 1:38 PM Congratulations on receiving a token worthy of your contributions Hanford. We are all very lucky that you decided to create this forum and maintain ownership of it. If there is any co-contribution that I can make to honor the folks at OA just let me know and I will do it. It would be great to produce a collaborative effort and present it to Bob and Leroy.
T thejab Grand Member (1 year) Tradewinds Apartments, Alameda, CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2992	T thejab Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 1:44 PM Congratulations Hanford! I don't know what to say except I think OA was acting for all of us in showing our appreciation for what you've accomplished.
S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 4:23 PM And it's the perfect tiki too. I love that Marquesan "giving birth" tiki!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 7:55 PM Score! You da man! (B & L too!)
P PolynesianPop Tiki Socialite Corona, Ca Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2371	P PolynesianPop Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 8:43 PM Hanford, Congrats on the tiki -- you certainly deserve it! And kudos to Bob and Leroy for the thoughtfulness. What an honor it is to be recognized by the forefathers of the Polynesian Pop movement. I bet you're damn proud. That's certainly a piece I would never part with.
T tiki_kiliki Member Birmingham, AL Joined: Apr 01, 2002 Posts: 1046	T tiki_kiliki Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 8:46 PM Ditto, Ditto, Ditto! You truly deserve this Hanford - what a beautiful gift.
O Octane Member SLO California Joined: Jun 23, 2003 Posts: 316	O Octane Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 9:19 PM congrats, it couldn't happen to a better person. i think the plaque speaks for it self, a true helper of all thinks tiki.
D DawnTiki Tiki Socialite next stop Hulaville! Joined: Sep 01, 2002 Posts: 1679	D DawnTiki Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 9:37 PM It's always nice to know your appreciated! OA said it perfectly! Thanks Hanford!
T TikiMikey Member Dallas, TX Joined: May 24, 2002 Posts: 179	T TikiMikey Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 9:43 PM Hanford - I'm one of those who truly believes "what goes around, comes around." Obviously the fine folks at OA subscribe to that motto, too. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor.
T TikiGardener Member 1st website dedicated to Tiki Gardens Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 1368	T TikiGardener Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 10:09 PM Standing O for Hanford as he approaches the podium!
V vintagegirl Tiki Socialite Los Angeles Joined: Jun 12, 2002 Posts: 542	V vintagegirl Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 10:19 PM Man! That's some serious Aloha Spirit commin' right back at ya. Congratulations, Hanford. Completely and utterly well-deserved.
TR Tiki Royale Member The Aloha Room in Beautiful Belmont, CA! Joined: Dec 06, 2002 Posts: 891	TR Tiki Royale Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 11:04 PM Now THAT calls for a drink!!! Congratulations Hanford on a job well done. You and TC are truly appreciated. Much Aloha, :tiki:
AC Atomic Cocktail Tiki Socialite Land O' The Next Big One-L.A. Joined: Jun 25, 2002 Posts: 929	AC Atomic Cocktail Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 11:12 PM I second all those thoughts. Maybe our forefathers are passing the torch to you, boyo?
E emspace Member Vancouver Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 879	E emspace Posted posted on Wed, Oct 8, 2003 11:31 PM I would never have connected with this fantastic, nutty group without you, Hanford, and all I would have of Tiki would be childhood memories. You deserve this and more. aloha, emspace.
FG Futura Girl Member Joined: Oct 01, 2002 Posts: 933	FG Futura Girl Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 2:48 AM what a testament to the creator of the BEST online community out there hands down!!!
K kctiki Member Kansas City Joined: Apr 22, 2003 Posts: 439	K kctiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 7:44 AM Congratulations to the Host with the Most! Only one in a million has sufficient dedication, hospitality, and diplomacy to keep a community like this flourishing. Thanks for all you do Hanford.
TD Tiki Diablo Member socal Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1916	TD Tiki Diablo Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 10:45 AM Looking good H! Congratulations.
T Tikifrog Tiki Socialite Granada Hills,CA Joined: Sep 28, 2003 Posts: 125	T Tikifrog Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 11:06 AM Congrats to you Hanford, and congrats to the guys of OA for being there and making all of this pôssible.
T tikimug Member 1217 mi. North of the Mai Kai Joined: Apr 01, 2002 Posts: 752	T tikimug Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 11:16 AM That is truly a well deserved gift to the Hardest-working-man in our tiki village! Thanks for all you do Hanford! This little web-site community has changed my life... and regardless of what my wife says, I say for the better! :wink:
L Luckydesigns Tiki Socialite Costa Mesa Joined: Sep 15, 2002 Posts: 2374	L Luckydesigns Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 12:23 PM WOW! Congrats Hanford! Like it's been said, you really do deserve it. Your contribution to tiki has been immense. So when's it gonna go up on e-bay? J/K
M mattfink Member Detroit Joined: May 05, 2003 Posts: 579	M mattfink Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 2:25 PM Bravo!!! Finally, someone who actually does something and deserves to be recognized gets just that!!!
F floratina Tiki Socialite Pasadena CA Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1002	F floratina Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 3:14 PM What a beautiful carving! Hanford, thank you for giving us Tiki Central. Bob and Leroy, thank you for giving us tiki.
T tikitony Tiki Socialite Ventura, CA Joined: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 861	T tikitony Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 3:27 PM :o :o :o :o tanks bruddah, you've enriched all of our mana. I would love to get in on a gift/ plaque/ whatevas for OA if anyone wants to get together and brainstorm/ create or is dat cheezy?
F Formikahini Tiki Socialite Houston, Texotica Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 1514	F Formikahini Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 3:33 PM I too want to join the LoveFest here, Hanford, and add my thinks to that of the OA gang! I may not be able to give you a token as cool as that tiki (W@W), but know that I appreciate beyond belief the fun that I have here on TC, made possible by you. It really is the best online community I can imagine. ('Course, I'm not a part of any other online communities per se, but neither can I imagine any being like this! Felicidades!!
MC manic cat Member East Village, NYC Joined: Jun 21, 2002 Posts: 540	MC manic cat Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 4:54 PM holy sh*t If that's not Aloha, I don't know what is. MC
F Fonduie Member San Carlos (San Francisco Bay Area) Joined: Mar 29, 2002 Posts: 80	F Fonduie Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 5:54 PM Hanford, that's just epic. You must be pleased as punch. It's a fine, fine tiki you got there.
T Tiki-bot Member Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1345	T Tiki-bot Posted posted on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 6:26 PM ZAZZ!
T tiki.head Member Medford, NJ Joined: Jun 07, 2002 Posts: 92	T tiki.head Posted posted on Sun, Oct 12, 2003 8:43 AM Hanford, Congrats, you deserve it...
T TikiGoddess Tiki Socialite Penna Joined: Nov 06, 2002 Posts: 471	T TikiGoddess Posted posted on Sun, Oct 12, 2003 4:53 PM The gods have truly smiled upon you! Congrats on your fab tiki!!! Im so jealous!

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