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Lake Tiki - 8/23/2013 - Red Cedar
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09/13/2010
Thanks Grog, if only it was so easy on the back and arms I wouldn't curse the morning! Getting too old for all that work! Creative Chimp, thanks for your kind compliments! McTiki, thanks for stopping by! I'd love to come and liberate some of that palm from you! Fun stuff! Andy, takes you a while, but you eventually make it over here. :wink: Hard to compete with Sammy all the time! The joys of parenthood I imagine! Thanks Fred, and thanks again for this log! Nice to have the opportunity to try something different! Matt, mahalos! mijaba, many thanks! This is one of my favorites to carve this year! Atomic Tiki Punk, sorry! It hurt to miss Oasis this year, but expenses prevented me from attending. I am doing Forbidden Island though in a few weeks! Looking forward to seeing all my friends up there! tikigodz, thanxs much... much appreciated! Seeks, getting a little closer to perfect, but still a long ways to go! On the back burner for a few weeks now though! |
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Lake Surfer
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09/13/2010
I'm really stoked to be a part of the Forbidden Island Parking Lot Sale this year! Had to miss last year due to another event, but this year's will be one of the highlights of my summer for sure! I've been working on lot's of great new stuff just for this event, and here's one of them! Maori Waka with Warriors 10" H x 20" W I have not done any watercraft since last year's Oasis inventory, and this one is brand new. A Maori Waka canoe with three warriors in it. Weapons yet to come, but the 2 pieces I have are already stained and aged. Looking forward to showing them in a few weeks at Forbidden Island! And here are a few shots of some tiki inventory from this summer! [ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2010-12-01 21:04 ] |
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09/13/2010
Awesome tiki I love the finish you get on these |
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Clarita
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09/14/2010
me too, great finish a la lake surfer! |
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09/15/2010
Yeahh great finish . How do you do that again? hahaha |
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09/15/2010
J. |
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Lake Surfer
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09/15/2010
Nomolos, Clarita, tikigodz and Jerome... many thanks for all your kind words! Much appreciated! I was able to finish up the new watercraft I was creating for the Forbidden Island sale. I was able to get 2 of them done. 10.5" H x 21" W Lot's of idol necklaces to do now... back to work! |
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09/16/2010
once again, I love the way you finish these. Puts it over the top! |
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Lake Surfer
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09/16/2010
Thanks much amate! Exploring some new concepts these days, and working with some new colors soon! |
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Watango productions
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09/29/2010
Kool stuff Lakes,it's great to see you bang'n out some fantastic tiki's,you know Im a huge fan of sand'n |
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Lake Surfer
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09/30/2010
Thanks Watango for the props! Good to hear from ya! Forbidden Island was a ton of fun again this year, as was our whole weekend in the Bay Area! |
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10/04/2010
Aloha Dave, Nui Niho wanted to let you know he's doing well. Spent today amongst the early fall flowers. Looking forward to seeing your 10th anniversary work. Mahalos! Chris http://www.westadad.blogspot.com [ Edited by: WestADad 2010-10-03 17:07 ] |
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Lake Surfer
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10/04/2010
Aloha Chris! Sweet! He looks great amongst all the color! Just a tip... make sure he is not on bare ground. It will help keep him dry and mold free. I like to put mine on 8-10" round patio stones. I'm glad he has a great home with you! Your new pieces are on their way... shipped this morning! Thanks for the picture!!! |
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10/05/2010
Aloha Dave! I have to admit that Nui Niho was posed for that "glamour shot". :) He spends most of his time on the backyard deck guarding the door, thanks for the tip though. I have diligently Mahalo, Chris |
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10/05/2010
Cool pic' for a beautiful carving! |
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Lake Surfer
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10/06/2010
You guys rock! :) Winding down a little here after a busy summer. I've got a bunch of new landscaping to do here in the yard now that things have slowed a bit. Before I left for the Bay Area, I was commissioned by Rugby Matt to do a sign for his home bar. It makes it debut this weekend at the Sacramento Crawl. A catchy name, melding his love of rugby and love of tiki! Thanks Matt! As the new year approaches, thoughts turn to my new collection for 2011. Some very special things in the works as I celebrate 10 years of tiki carving! More to come! |
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10/07/2010
Ah, there it is! Very nice, Dave. Clean and professional. Matt should love it. |
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Lake Surfer
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10/08/2010
Thanks Fred for the compliments! Matt got the sign today, and he's stoked about it! Tiki Landscaping going on this week! Dirt, rocks and plants. Hopefully back to wood next week! |
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Lake Surfer
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10/31/2010
Still regrouping from the busy Spring and Summer, but the batteries are nearly charged. Spending a lot of time working through ideas for next year's work and some special pieces for my 10 year anniversary of tiki carving. Stumbled across the Motherload of Yellow Pine today! I think the tree was recently dead, as the pieces were very light, unchecked and just lying about cut. A good surface sand and they'll be ready to go! Lot's of holiday pieces in the works, I'm hoping to be a part of the Tonga Hut Holiday Show if it falls on the weekend I am in California. And big plans at Foundation Tiki Bar in the next 2 months! Bar expansion means I'll be doing some new pieces including 2 Marquesan poles. More to come soon! |
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10/31/2010
Awesome news Lake, can't wait to see ya get at it. [ Edited by: drasticwagon 2010-10-30 19:53 ] |
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10/31/2010
We loved Matt's sign at the Sacramento Home Bar Crawl!!! Great picture of you holding it. Your work is really wonderful and 10 years of carving is something to shout about. :) |
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WestADad
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10/31/2010
Sweet! Looking forward to more great carves. Chris |
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11/01/2010
Killer sign. I'm glad that was you hefting a dozen logs around all on one trip. :wink: |
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Lake Surfer
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11/05/2010
Thanks guys! The first of a bunch of new pieces was delivered to Foundation Tiki Bar today. I was commissioned to do a PNG mask this week. 23" H x 18" W New Marquesan Poles soon! [ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2010-11-05 16:36 ] [ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2012-05-06 10:38 ] |
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11/06/2010
That's real purty Dave, Really love your png influenced stuff. Keep em coming! |
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Lake Surfer
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11/06/2010
Thanks my North Woods friend! Just trying to get back in the swing of things again. This year took a lot of steam out of me. |
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11/07/2010
beautiful mask! |
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Lake Surfer
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11/08/2010
Thank you Clarita! Nice to have you stop by! |
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11/08/2010
Way cool Lake!!! |
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11/08/2010
Very cool Dave! I like the technique you used on the paint. They are muted and yet manage to really stand out. So, are you getting all squirreled away for the indoor winter carving season? |
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11/09/2010
Tahitiki, thanks for the compliment and thanks for stopping by! Thanks also Fred! I really enjoy the painted pieces, they are a nice calm contrast tot he woodchips and chisels flying about. I am already geared up for the long, cold winter. I have a bunch of logs prepped and dry, and I'm currently working on holiday theme pieces for the Tiki Wonderland show in LA next month. Plenty to keep me busy, and warm! |
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Lake Surfer
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11/09/2010
Yep, the Tiki Temples are back again. A special collection of "Silent Night at the Tiki Bar" is in the works for the Tiki Wonderland show next month. The foundations are all set and the build out will begin soon. These are all going to have a really cool holiday theme. More to come... [ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2010-11-09 09:30 ] |
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11/09/2010
Maybe you'll save one of those for your loyal customer in Nebraska? :wink: |
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Lake Surfer
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11/11/2010
Have to see how they come together... and sell. I'm starting on all the beams now. I'll keep you updated Chris, and thanks for your interest! |
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11/11/2010
Happy 200,000 Lake! I'm a little late, so actually happy 200,720! |
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Lake Surfer
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11/12/2010
Wow, that's pretty cool. 200,000 + views. Thanks Buzzy! |
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Lake Surfer
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11/19/2010
Keeping busy here prepping new logs for next year and getting lots ready for the Tiki Wonderland show next month. I put the wraps on 4 of those pieces early Wednesday morning. These limited edition Holiday Tiki Temples will be for sale at Tiki Wonderland! Scratch built from wood and other materials, these come in at 14" W x 9" H x 2.5" D Image Missing: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/tikidave/holidaytemple2.jpg "Hawaiian Holiday" Image Missing: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/tikidave/holidaytemple1.jpg "Merry Marquesan" Image Missing: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/tikidave/holidaytemple5.jpg Closeup Image Missing: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/tikidave/holidaytemple3.jpg The two styles together [ Edited by: Lake Surfer 2010-11-19 11:40 ] |
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11/19/2010
Those are great Dave! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Chris |
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11/19/2010
fun stuff Lake...great little touches...I love the snow piled up on the beams :) |
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Big Kahuna
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11/20/2010
Dayum! Those are cool! |
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Lake Surfer
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11/20/2010
Thanks Chris! Conga, thank you also! Nothing says "tiki" like a little snow, eh? :wink: Big Kahuna, thanks for the compliment, and thanks for stopping by! |
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Tiki Joe's Pop
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11/24/2010
They turned out just terrific, Dave! BRAVO! |
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Lake Surfer
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11/24/2010
Andy my friend, thanks for the kind compliments! Just a few months ago we were talking about them... now they are done. Good to hear the boys got some snow! I noticed its been pretty cold by you. The hammer has dropped here finally also, cold weather but now snow yet. Mahalo, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family! |
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11/24/2010
Holy Crap!! |
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Lake Surfer
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11/26/2010
Thanks Fred! Good to hear from ya! These are a lot of fun but they take some focus. It is nice to take a break from the physical effort that the logs take, though. |
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Lake Surfer
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12/02/2010
Just finished up "Christmas Ku" tonight. Having some fun with the holiday theme and tikis lately, and creating a whole bunch of new work for the Tiki Wonderland party at Tonga Hut. Stoked to be heading out to California in a bit seeing as how we've got snow in the forecast here. Looking forward to Christmas lights and palm trees! Image Missing: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/tikidave/Kuchristmas.jpg 16" H x 6" W Carved from Yellow Pine |
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Lake Surfer
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12/02/2010
Cranking out some more holiday theme work... here are some Ku ornaments I did last week. Image Missing: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f243/tikidave/ornaments.jpg These measure in at around 5 3/4" tall. Bows and a light dusting of "snow" on top to complete them. |
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12/06/2010
Yes, that's Way cool,, Lots of peeps enjoyin'Yer stuff! |
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