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Official Introductions Thread. New Members, Post your introduction here...

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LL Lava Lips Member Joined: Jun 02, 2011 Posts: 5	LL Lava Lips Posted posted on Tue, Nov 1, 2011 10:55 PM Aloha everyone. My name is Stephanie AKA (LAVA LIPS):D I have been a lurker for quite some time now. I am so excited to be part of this community, and i hope to learn more about Polynesian art and culture as well as Tiki culture as a whole. ....LAVA LIPS
M mycargoship Member Joined: Nov 03, 2011 Posts: 14	M mycargoship Posted posted on Thu, Nov 3, 2011 6:11 AM Hey what's up? If you have been to my Tiki shop let me know. Gulf Breeze Florida Juniper wood Tikis. Check out my online store. http://mycargoship.ipage.com/store/index.html
R ricoboxing Member Oshawa, ON Joined: Nov 11, 2011 Posts: 1	R ricoboxing Posted posted on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 5:49 AM Aloha from Oshawa, ON, Canada. We have been selling Hawaiian BBQ Skewers at various street events so I built a portable Tiki Bar. I am currently in the process if building a new Tiki bar and will post pics when I get a chance. Here's the setup we had last summer.
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11036	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 11:16 AM Rico, you must be doing something right - look at that line!
B Bender_Rodriguez Member Arizona Joined: Dec 22, 2011 Posts: 34	B Bender_Rodriguez Posted posted on Thu, Dec 22, 2011 6:51 AM Mele Kalikimaka and Hau'oli Makahiki Hou to everyone. New to the group. I'm a Hawaii born guy currently living in Arizona who loves everything Hawaiian and Polynesian even the lovably kitschy tiki culture that some back home find silly. Just thought I'd join up and introduce myself since I'm loving the forum and wanted to add some of my own posts about bringing some of my flavors from home to the desert. Hope to have some fun conversations and meet some interesting people on here! ~~Larry
RB Rum Belly Member Tasmania, Australia Joined: Dec 25, 2011 Posts: 3	RB Rum Belly Posted posted on Sun, Dec 25, 2011 4:21 AM Hey, just checking in. From Tasmania, Australia and feeling the vibe you guys are on. Have been a bartender most of my life and love Tiki drinks, although I only really get to make them at home (not a bad thing!!). Just ordered some Tiki mugs to grace my kitchen. Looking forward to partaking from them!!! Some of the home bars here are crazy!!!!!! Anyway will try and contribute from time to time.
JT Jungle Trader Member Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca. Joined: Jan 04, 2003 Posts: 3772	JT Jungle Trader Posted posted on Sun, Dec 25, 2011 7:22 AM Welcome everyone!!!! Merry Christmas!
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Mon, Dec 26, 2011 12:48 PM Welcome to all the newbies. Hope you are having a Happy Holiday season. Wishing you a very wonderful Tiki 2012. :tiki:
F FacesPlace Member Joined: Sep 08, 2011 Posts: 48	F FacesPlace Posted posted on Tue, Dec 27, 2011 4:17 PM Hello Everyone! I've posted a few things since joining, but haven't done this yet, so I'll take this opportunity as I know a proper introduction in important. My name is George, I'm fortunate enough to live in Oakland CA (I love this town!), and I've been into tiki for about 8 years. It all started with a flea market find, the Trader Vic's Suffering Bastard mugs, bought them for a $1 each, and the urban archeology began (that same seller had the decanter as well, but I didn't buy it...). My girlfriend and I, whom I call Face (hence my screen name, and the name of our bar at home), have since been frequenting the local watering holes that we're so fortunate to have nearby, Forbidden Island, Conga Lounge, and Trader Vic's Emeryville. When we moved to our new place in Oakland in July of this year, we had an extra room, and decided to make it a tiki bar/adventurer's lounge, it's adorned with tropical and ethnic items from all over the work, and will also have up photos of friends and family and art when it's finished. As I said, I have posted a bit, but will likely lurk more than participate, as I love seeing the contributions and information here. This place is an immense resource as well, I really enjoy it!
B BeerSave Member Joined: Dec 29, 2011 Posts: 2	B BeerSave Posted posted on Thu, Dec 29, 2011 10:02 PM Please check out http://www.BeerSavedMyLife.webstarts.com and let please let me know what you think. Thanks.
CTIT Chuck Tatum is Tiki Member Southern Cailifornia Joined: May 12, 2011 Posts: 1674	CTIT Chuck Tatum is Tiki Posted posted on Thu, Dec 29, 2011 10:25 PM Well Beersave, while I like a cocktail or two, but I am talking about drinking responsibly The cold hard facts are Alcohol kills many more people in real life, everyday. So what is the point of your post.
B BeerSave Member Joined: Dec 29, 2011 Posts: 2	B BeerSave Posted posted on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 12:01 AM My site isn't about irresponsible drinking. Its about stories where having a drink could have a good outcome. It's nothing to be too serious about. Life is short and I do believe in drinking responsibly but have fun too.
BB Bruddah Bear Member Los Angeles Basin, Westside Joined: Apr 07, 2011 Posts: 629	BB Bruddah Bear Posted posted on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 12:07 AM What does it have to do with Tiki? Bear
CTIT Chuck Tatum is Tiki Member Southern Cailifornia Joined: May 12, 2011 Posts: 1674	CTIT Chuck Tatum is Tiki Posted posted on Fri, Dec 30, 2011 12:39 AM On 2011-12-30 00:01, BeerSave wrote: My site isn't about irresponsible drinking. Its about stories where having a drink could have a good outcome. It's nothing to be too serious about. Life is short and I do believe in drinking responsibly but have fun too. This one subject I don't joke about, Since it relates directly with the death of my Sister On your website you mention a story about a construction worker who is drinking on the job gets involved with an onsite accident, But because he was a bit drunk, It might have saved his life. What about all the accidents & deaths caused by someone who is drunk when they should not be and quite possibly your little story about the construction worker might have turned out quite differently, say the worker might of had the wits about himself to avoid the accident altogether. This is an issue of personal responsibility, there is a time & place to enjoy a drink, but work,driving a plane, Bus, train or car, controlling heavy machines etc. is not the place to do it, period! I do not find it entertaining, nor funny to consider otherwise. The worker in your story obviously had no concern for the safety of anyone else on the job site. Get my point. It was this precise lack of personal responsibility that caused the death of my Sister by someone who should not been behind the wheel of a car. Sorry to get all serious everyone, but it is this kind of idiot thinking that really chaps my hide This is why life can be very short for others. [ Edited by: Chuck Tatum is Tiki 2011-12-30 11:56 ]
' '71_Olds Member North Vassalboro, Maine Joined: Nov 27, 2010 Posts: 2	' '71_Olds Posted posted on Mon, Jan 2, 2012 10:34 AM Hello all. I registered a couple of years ago but never said hi. I'm writing to you from the veritable tiki wasteland of Maine! I do have a small collection that grows 3-5 pieces a year. I'm lucky in that I have a girlfriend who feeds the habit and who herself likes midcentury glassware, clothing, lighting, furniture and other things. I also collect Gil Elvgren illustrations. I dont have a home bar or anything like that yet, but give us time...we'll get there. -Ross
C CoCo-Pelli Member Houston, Out by the Pool Joined: Jan 05, 2012 Posts: 1	C CoCo-Pelli Posted posted on Thu, Jan 5, 2012 8:45 PM Hello - Been lurking for quite awhile, but finally decided to start the year off by buying Sven's book (used!) and joining Tiki Central. All this started several years ago with a vacation stay at the Beverly Hilton and my first Mai Tai. Wow. Started searching the Internet for a recipe upon getting home (ironically, we had driven right by the Tiki-Ti on the way to a Dodgers game!). This led me to the Beachbum Berry books and then finally to Tiki Central. Growing up in the sixties-seventies, the whole post-war era fascinates me, so much of my TC time has been spent "Locating Tiki". In that vein, I was fortunate to visit the Dallas TV's (the week before they closed!!!) and took the family to the Mai-Kai this past spring break (no Mystery Bowl in front of the kids). My tiki name is from our recently installed pool-side palapa/bar ("CoCo-Pelli Cove"). The name is a nod to the Southwest, whose food my wife and I love to cook, and the tropical(ish) climates we prefer.
PR Phillip Roberts Tiki Socialite OAHU/Seattle Joined: Sep 09, 2003 Posts: 1701	PR Phillip Roberts Posted posted on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 1:31 PM Aloha, 13,000. Welcome netfrtiki and other new members. Let me suggest a few things... 1/ Read back a few pages on any forum... There's lots to see. The more you read back, the better you'll know. 2/ 'Search' is on the top right above where you log in. Often there are other threads with different material on the subject you are interested in. 3/ Have FUN.
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 4:20 PM Welcome one and all!
SLR Screaming Lord Richie Member Boyle Heights, Ca. / Whittier, Ca. Joined: Apr 13, 2010 Posts: 48	SLR Screaming Lord Richie Posted posted on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 4:43 PM I don't know how new i am... i'm fairly new to tiki. i have a pretty decent mug/shirt collection. i am pretty much a computer geek. and i love mixing juice with alcohol. I'm in a serious relationship and look forward to being married soon. I have attended a couple TC events at Bahooka in Rosemead, Ca. i felt like an outsider... Oh well its nice at least being around tiki people even if everyone is clicked up with their old friends. i'm not one to break the barrier. anyway. i can sing, i can dance, i can act.
J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Wed, Jan 11, 2012 7:45 PM On 2012-01-11 16:43, Screaming Lord Richie wrote: ...I have attended a couple TC events at Bahooka in Rosemead, Ca. i felt like an outsider... Oh well its nice at least being around tiki people even if everyone is clicked up with their old friends. i'm not one to break the barrier... Please feel free to "break the barrier" at the next event SL Richie !! Now we know what you look like. :) And don't be put off if people "appear" cliquish (because honestly when sober, we really don't even like each other :D).
L Loki-Tiki Tiki Socialite Like...The Valley Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 485	L Loki-Tiki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 8:34 AM I think Screaming Lord Richie's observation is correct. That is my sense too, as I attend almost all the SoCal events. I appreciate your extending an open welcome JOHN-O. I'll introduce myself the next time I see you!
C Carriemarie Member Oceanside, CA Joined: Jan 12, 2012 Posts: 4	C Carriemarie Posted posted on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 9:26 AM My First Post. My First Tiki. . [ Edited by: Carriemarie 2012-01-13 19:30 ]
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 11:24 AM Welcome. ARE you Carrie Marie, or do you CARRY a Marie? We don't have many female Tiki carvers around here, the Tiki looks nice.
S SoccerTiki Grand Member (8 years) TheSoccerTikiGrotto, Island of LongBeach Joined: Feb 24, 2005 Posts: 1988	S SoccerTiki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 11:34 AM On 2012-01-11 19:45, JOHN-O wrote: On 2012-01-11 16:43, Screaming Lord Richie wrote: ...I have attended a couple TC events at Bahooka in Rosemead, Ca. i felt like an outsider... Oh well its nice at least being around tiki people even if everyone is clicked up with their old friends. i'm not one to break the barrier... Please feel free to "break the barrier" at the next event SL Richie !! Now we know what you look like. :) And don't be put off if people "appear" cliquish (because honestly when sober, we really don't even like each other :D). Yeah! What JOHN-O said! I think we might have even said "Hi" at Bahooka.... Break the Barrier!!!
PG Professor G Member the Tiki Wastelands Joined: Sep 03, 2011 Posts: 346	PG Professor G Posted posted on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 1:01 PM On 2012-01-12 09:26, Carriemarie wrote: My First Post. I hope I'm posting this correctly. Please forgive me if I'm not. I'm here because I love anything tiki and, after recently carving a tiki statue in a tree stump in my yard, was referred to this site by another tiki lover. Holy smokes, Carrie Marie, That's a nice one. You should post on the Creating Tiki: Tiki Carving thread, too, so that the love of TC's carvers, who are amazing, can be extended unto you. [ Edited by: Professor G 2012-01-12 13:04 ]
P poutineki Tiki Centralite Ontario, Canada Joined: Jan 12, 2012 Posts: 80	P poutineki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 4:39 PM Howdy. I'm definitely new both to the forums here and to tiki as an interest in general. My possibly strange username is a blending together (with lots of ice, which is in abundance right now where I live) of poutine (in reference to the fact that I live in Ontario, Canada) and, obviously, tiki. I developed an intense interest in all things cocktail almost 2 years ago and did some basic exploring of tiki as an offshoot of that a while back. Now that I feel more comfortable and have my cabinet better equipped to be comfy in the world of cocktails, I want to begin a more deep and respectful journey in tikiland. Anyway, not trying to put anybody to sleep so I'll end this by saying that, other than a pretty nice rum shelf for a prisoner of the LCBO, I don't know much about tiki and don't have much in the way of tiki accessories to share at this point. Looking forward to learning.
CTIT Chuck Tatum is Tiki Member Southern Cailifornia Joined: May 12, 2011 Posts: 1674	CTIT Chuck Tatum is Tiki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 12, 2012 5:04 PM Great start to the both of you & welcome!
B bavtech Member Herald, CA Joined: May 03, 2011 Posts: 66	B bavtech Posted posted on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 5:06 PM HI Everyone..... I am kind of a new member from the Sacramento area.... Been lurking for a few months. I am fairly new to tiki and just getting to know more about it from this forum. Tons of info and looks like a lot of great people here. I hope to meet some of you in person and get to know TIKI. I have a part time Ebay business selling antiques, gifts, and collectibles. I have had pretty good luck selling new and vintage tiki mugs and other hawaiian related items. I hoping in 2012 that I can open a retail store in the Sacramento area. I plan on learning how to make mugs and take some ceramic classes this year. thanks to all!
P PollyJoyceAnnA Member Oxnard CA Joined: Jan 13, 2012 Posts: 8	P PollyJoyceAnnA Posted posted on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 6:53 PM New (I think) to TC. Aloha to all. 8)
C Carriemarie Member Oceanside, CA Joined: Jan 12, 2012 Posts: 4	C Carriemarie Posted posted on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 7:36 PM On 2012-01-12 11:24, bigbrotiki wrote: Welcome. ARE you Carrie Marie, or do you CARRY a Marie? We don't have many female Tiki carvers around here, the Tiki looks nice. Thanks, Big Bro. I don't know how to post on here. Yeah, that. Marry Carrie.
C Carriemarie Member Oceanside, CA Joined: Jan 12, 2012 Posts: 4	C Carriemarie Posted posted on Fri, Jan 13, 2012 7:48 PM On 2012-01-12 13:01, Professor G wrote: On 2012-01-12 09:26, Carriemarie wrote: My First Post. I hope I'm posting this correctly. Please forgive me if I'm not. I'm here because I love anything tiki and, after recently carving a tiki statue in a tree stump in my yard, was referred to this site by another tiki lover. Holy smokes, Carrie Marie, That's a nice one. You should post on the Creating Tiki: Tiki Carving thread, too, so that the love of TC's carvers, who are amazing, can be extended unto you. Thanks, Professor. I can't figure out how to post. I wound up at your food site. Jeez. Now I'm hungry. Do you deliver to Oceanside? [ Edited by: Professor G 2012-01-12 13:04 ]
PG Professor G Member the Tiki Wastelands Joined: Sep 03, 2011 Posts: 346	PG Professor G Posted posted on Sat, Jan 14, 2012 9:08 PM Glad you liked it CarrieMarie. Stop by anytime. I ate my first squid in Oceanside. It was life-changing. I hope you've discovered the carving thread: you won't want to watch television ever again; you'll just keep up with all of the really amazing artists and their work. Screaming Lord R., Poutineki (that may take some explaining: there are benighted areas that don't know fries and gravy), bavtech, PJAA: nice to meet all of you.
R Rhummbatito55 Member SoCal Joined: Jan 15, 2012 Posts: 35	R Rhummbatito55 Posted posted on Sun, Jan 15, 2012 10:37 AM Just wanted to chime in and say Hi to all. Been a lurker here for awhile.
J jeffro1962 Member Joined: Jan 12, 2012 Posts: 7	J jeffro1962 Posted posted on Sun, Jan 15, 2012 1:00 PM I be new, New to a great site and look forward to discussing Tiki with knowledgeable folks . especially since it's not really on the radar in Tennessee
W wild65 Member Seaford AUSTRALIA Joined: Jan 11, 2012 Posts: 1	W wild65 Posted posted on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 3:17 AM Another newbie to this wonderful site, Always been a fan of Tiki carvings etc & that island lifestyle especially long drinks on the beach or by the pool.8)
CBC Cabana Boy Charlie Member San Diego Joined: Jan 16, 2012 Posts: 1	CBC Cabana Boy Charlie Posted posted on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 2:37 PM Long time reader, fist time poster. Looking for fun gatherings around San Diego area, and advice on improving my home tiki bar.
J jeffro1962 Member Joined: Jan 12, 2012 Posts: 7	J jeffro1962 Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 6:37 AM New to the post and have done everything except introduce myself, Jeff Rich , in Tennessee where Tiki is scarce but much admired by the faithful. Got fired up and took the herd to the Omni Hut in Smyrna for dinner and atmosphere. Now the kids understand the attraction and all have a new mug and appreciation of what makes the "Old Man " happy!
R RatuTom Member Denver, CO Joined: Jan 20, 2012 Posts: 1	R RatuTom Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 9:59 AM Howdy. New Tiki Central member from Denver, CO. Tiki bar in the basement and just came back from Moorea and Bora Bora. Cheers!
Z ZeroTiki Tiki Socialite Rohnert Park, California Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 895	Z ZeroTiki Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 5:23 PM Welcome, Rhummbatito, jeffro, wild65, charlie, and tom! Hope you enjoy checking out all of the great ohana discussions out there! Jeff and ratutom, you might check critiki.com for tiki sites nearby, or keep an eye in the forums for nearby friends! Charlie, the SanDog area is choachablock full of great happenings, including the Tiki Oasis every year. RatuTom, I envy the fact that you have a basement to make your private Oasis..... I just keep stacking stuff in the corner of my apartment! Again, welcome all! ~ZeroTiki zerotiki.com [ Edited by: ZeroTiki 2012-01-20 17:24 ]
Z ZeroTiki Tiki Socialite Rohnert Park, California Joined: Feb 02, 2009 Posts: 895	Z ZeroTiki Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 5:28 PM On 2012-01-11 16:43, Screaming Lord Richie wrote: i'm not one to break the barrier. If you ever come across me at an event, by all means come up and say Hi! There ain't no barrier, bra...and you will find that goes for many of the folks you see on here. A love of the Tiki and a sense of the aloha spirit goes a long, long way. ~Zero
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 9:20 PM Welcome to all the new posters. You've hit the Tiki mecca here. Mariecarie...nice carve.
D DavidinBellingham Member Joined: Jan 21, 2012 Posts: 2	D DavidinBellingham Posted posted on Sat, Jan 21, 2012 11:02 AM Hello everyone!
SAHG Space Aged Hula Grave Member Joined: Jan 26, 2012 Posts: 10	SAHG Space Aged Hula Grave Posted posted on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 2:58 PM I thihk like a lot of people, I've been scanning this site for cool ideas for my tiki bar, checking out good music, etc. I live in Perth, West Australia, love to travel..spent some time on some of the further out islands of Fiji with locals ande really got a taste of the island way of life (which no doubt contributes to my love of all things Tiki). If ever out this way, stop by, I,m always looking for an excuse to try a new cocktail.
BB Bongo Bungalow Member Indiana Joined: Aug 20, 2007 Posts: 1295	BB Bongo Bungalow Posted posted on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 3:13 PM On 2012-01-27 14:58, Space Aged Hula Grave wrote: I thihk like a lot of people, I've been scanning this site for cool ideas for my tiki bar, checking out good music, etc. I live in Perth, West Australia, love to travel..spent some time on some of the further out islands of Fiji with locals ande really got a taste of the island way of life (which no doubt contributes to my love of all things Tiki). If ever out this way, stop by, I,m always looking for an excuse to try a new cocktail. Space Aged- Hey I just might! I've some groceries to pick up, and the library of course, and then Perth! Ha, ha, just being silly. Welcome to Tiki Central! (And the next time yer in Indiana, I'll be happy to make YOU a cocktail.)
J JOHN-O Tiki Socialite Dogtown, USA Joined: May 16, 2008 Posts: 2721	J JOHN-O Posted posted on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 3:14 PM Which islands ?? Taveuni ??
SAHG Space Aged Hula Grave Member Joined: Jan 26, 2012 Posts: 10	SAHG Space Aged Hula Grave Posted posted on Fri, Jan 27, 2012 4:04 PM Bongo - haha..yeh, it's a bit of a drive! Definelty hit you up for a bevvie when (if) in Indidana! John-O - It was in the Yasawa chain of islands West of the main island. Absoulute paradise..you been?
C CurtissLichty Member Canton, Ohio Joined: Jan 24, 2012 Posts: 1	C CurtissLichty Posted posted on Sat, Jan 28, 2012 12:52 PM Hello Fello TIKI people! I'm new to Tiki Central. Living in Canton, Ohio...from all over the country. Love Tiki, Art, Pop Culture, Classic Cars, Architecture & so on. I've recently inherited a kiln, glazes, potters wheel & other tools. I want to design some OuttaControlliey Tiki Mugs! Who knows how soon that will be? But wanted to say HI! & Attached some links of my art NOT TIKI related yet so far, but something to check out. Any advise or cool links? I'd love to know. THANKS TIKI CENTRAL FOR THE AWESOME SITE!!!!! No I'm not a carhop. :) DANG I wasn't wearing my Hawaiian shirt. ART POST: http://slot7.deviantart.com/ ART POST Gallery: http://slot7.deviantart.com/gallery/?offset=72 WORK Classic Cars: http://www.motorcarportfolio.com/about.php
MH Miss Hell Member Joined: Feb 02, 2012 Posts: 76	MH Miss Hell Posted posted on Thu, Feb 2, 2012 8:54 PM Hey everyone! My name is Michelle (aka: Miss Hell) and I'm from San Diego. And I feel like I should be sitting in an AA meeting. JK JK Sorta. I am Derek Mitchell's girlfriend (like his original name? Ha). I'm not new to the tiki culture, but finally getting into it more, thanks to the ol' man. I plan on going with him on the SD home tiki bar crawl next month and I will definitely see you at Tiki Oasis, as its right here in my backyard (I'm actually sitting inside the Crowne Plaza restaurant as I type this). I'm sure I'll ask lots of annoying questions or try to win you all over with my charming wit. But in all honesty, I look forward to seeing all those gorgeous rooms/bars/etc. Spanks for havin' me!