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JOHN-O's Tiki Bus Trip to the Hong Kong Inn (+ Rincon Room) - 3/24/12, Pictures start on pg 6

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2CM
20th Century Man posted on 03/02/2012

Maybe we should bring a couple of "backup" pineapples, just in case they run out at Hong Kong Inn? - LOL

ATP
Atomic Tiki Punk posted on 03/05/2012

Could it be me?

HT
HB TIKI posted on 03/06/2012

Sorry Chuck, the extra person is John o lady of the night from las Vegas, "The Korean Midget".

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tikitony posted on 03/09/2012

Alene and I will be at the Rincon Room for sure... especially because the Beachcomber shack is 1.2 miles away! We might also cruise to the Hong Kong, depending on the trade winds, tides, and planetary alignment! Ha ha!

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mrsmiley posted on 03/11/2012

oof- I just saw this-sounds fun. Best Wishes to you all. Have a blast. :)

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RoseRed posted on 03/11/2012

Oh, my Dearest John-O.
I don't wish to appear a flake in your eyesm but sadly I will now have to miss this SPECTACULAR event.

If you don't HATE me after reading this, I will owe you BIG time.

Your Tiki rosebud,

-Rose"red"
(who may soon be changing my tikiname to "RoseNOIR")

P.S. look on the bright side- at least now you will have one more available seat

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JOHN-O posted on 03/11/2012

But... I was doing all of this for YOU !! :(

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PolynesianPop posted on 03/11/2012

One more available seat from me too. I'm going to have to miss this one. :( Sorry John.

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JOHN-O posted on 03/14/2012

OK, I received email RSVP confirmations from everyone on the bus list EXCEPT A-Frame and PiPhiRho...

Please let me know if you're still planning on attending.

Here's an article on the HKI from 1972 that Dustycajun posted. Uncle Jimmy and Uncle Tommy are still keepin' it real...


And the drink menu that Boris sent me. You get a lot of value for your Tiki dollar in Ventura !!...

The bus leaves promptly next Saturday from the Tonga Hut at 7pm. :)

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bigtikidude posted on 03/14/2012

Happy Dragon Drink?
wonder how that differs from an Angry Dragon?
:o

Jeff(btd)

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tikiyaki posted on 03/14/2012

Bus trip to have old school cantonese food and a drink out of a frozen pineapple.

Can't wait.

CRF
Capt. R.H. Falernum posted on 03/14/2012

Did I already mention how excited I am for this?
Oh, yes, I did. But I don't care. This should be awesome!
Thanks again for all your hard work, John-O.

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GROG posted on 03/14/2012

GROG will take the seat vacated by either Rosered or Polypop, so sign GROG up for the bus.

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Dustycajun posted on 03/14/2012

Grog on the bus, Yea!

John-O, did you order more pineapples?

DC

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JOHN-O posted on 03/15/2012

On 2012-03-14 16:35, Dustycajun wrote:

John-O, did you order more pineapples?

A special order just for you Dustycajun !!

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Dustycajun posted on 03/15/2012

You call those Pineapples?

Now these are Pineapples!

Thanks for following up on that.

Next stop, the Hong Kong Inn!

DC

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spy-tiki posted on 03/15/2012

Hey, as long as people are flaking out, can I flake in? If there's a space on the bus I'll take it (please).

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JOHN-O posted on 03/16/2012

Latest ship's manifest...

  1. Heylownine
  2. Tiki Val
  3. Capt. Falernum
  4. Sotally Tober
  5. Tiki Martin
    6-7. Whoseyrtiki + 1
  6. Tonga Tom
  7. Sherriyaki
    10-12. Bearded Bastard + 2
  8. Krisdrama
  9. Queen Kamehameha
  10. Me Myself and Moai
  11. Joe Banks
  12. Kala Kim
  13. Jeremy
  14. Bora Boris
  15. BigTikiDude
    21-22. TikiVato + 1
    23-24. Nui umi umi + 1
  16. Tobunga
  17. Manuel
  18. Tikiyaki
  19. JOHN-O
  20. GROG
  21. Spy-tiki
  22. Murph
  23. Johnny Hooligan
    33-34. Marty Lush + 1

And driving up on their own...

  1. SoccerTiki
  2. WooHooWahine
    3-4. HB Tiki + 1
    5-6. Dustycajun + 1
    7-8. Tigerlily + 1
  3. Rockahulahoney
  4. Amiga Tiki
  5. Naneki
    12-13. 20th Century Man + 1
    14-15. Hiphipahula + 1
  6. CalTiki
  7. A Frame
  8. Jobu + 1 (?)

The pre-dinner cocktail hour starts at 5:30pm at the Tonga Hut this Sat (3/24).

Bus leaves promptly at 7pm and we should arrive at the HKI about 8pm.

[ Edited by: JOHN-O 2012-03-21 12:22 ]

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JOHN-O posted on 03/20/2012

"Face it people, we were born too late."

'Tiki Road Trip' author James Teitelbaum on the Tradewinds.

JW
Jason Wickedly posted on 03/21/2012

Hey John - sorry to do this at the last minute, but just found out my son has a baseball game Saturday night, so we're going to have to bow out...this leaves 2 bus seats though! Totally bummed because we were really looking forward to this. Have fun!

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Marty Lush posted on 03/21/2012

Me and Mrs. Lush are definitely in! Do we need to put our names in for a pineapple drink too? I hope its not too late!! I promise I will be there this time John!!!

TT
Tonga Tom posted on 03/21/2012

On 2012-03-21 11:37, Marty Lush wrote:
Me and Mrs. Lush are definitely in! Do we need to put our names in for a pineapple drink too? I hope its not too late!! I promise I will be there this time John!!!

Great news!

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Hiphipahula posted on 03/21/2012

A pre- Thank You to John-O for hosting and for all his effort putting this shindig on, it will be fun. We're staying on the boat at the Channel Island Harbor near by the HKI so we will see you then. Pineapples!

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HB TIKI posted on 03/22/2012

Happy BIRTHDAY "JOHN O", We will celebrate on Saturday. The monday night agents have arranged For your Lady of the night in Las Vegas The Korean Midget to join you for a special dance for you at the restaurant in Ventura. Happy birthday John O.

ATP
Atomic Tiki Punk posted on 03/22/2012

Sent you a PM Birthday Boy!

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JOHN-O posted on 03/22/2012

Lisa Marie has concocted a special event cocktail at the Tonga Hut just for us. The original Trade Winds might be an empty lot but you can savor its essence with her "Spirit of the Trade Winds" cocktail.

It's the milk of Paradise :)...

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bongofury posted on 03/23/2012
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IKABOD posted on 03/24/2012

Thanks John-O for putting this together. Bongo, Thank you in advance as well.

CRF
Capt. R.H. Falernum posted on 03/24/2012

By this time tomorrow, we'll be ON - OUR - WAY !

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bongofury posted on 03/24/2012

You may see this vintage neon sign on the way to the Rincon Room

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SoccerTiki posted on 03/24/2012

WooHooWahine and I are excited about this little adventure tomorrow! Thank you John-O for organizing this! And thank you bongofury for opening your home to all of us! We're gonna start tomorrow with a little sight-seeing and then some tiki-time!


http://www.DonTheBeachcomber.com

"Marriage, Mortgages and Mai-Tai's...Whatta life!"

[ Edited by: SoccerTiki 2012-03-23 22:09 ]

CRF
Capt. R.H. Falernum posted on 03/24/2012

I second SoccerTiki -- THANK YOU John-O and bongofury.
I'm really looking forward to getting to visit two tiki destinations tonight -- the famous Rincon Room and the infamous Hong Kong Inn.

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Tonga Tom posted on 03/24/2012

Don't forget...Tonga Hut.

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JOHN-O posted on 03/24/2012

Yes the Tonga Hut makes it 3... BUT I also have a 4th significant Tiki site that the bus will be visiting (traffic permitting).

Tiki isn't just about fun, food, and frozen pineapple drinks, it's also about knowing your Tiki history.

It's about worshiping our Tiki ancestors !!

Tiki Central = LEARNING. :)

2CM
20th Century Man posted on 03/24/2012

Amen, braddah!
Until tiki is listed at Ancestry.com, the most significant archive of our Polynesian Pop cultural heritage can only be found at Tiki Central.

See all you tonight!

Glenn

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JOBU posted on 03/24/2012

Looks like we won't be making the drive up :(
Have fun guys

JOBU

CRF
Capt. R.H. Falernum posted on 03/25/2012

Oh, yes Tom, I meant two new (to me) destinations. See ya at the Tonga Hut... soon!

ATP
Atomic Tiki Punk posted on 03/25/2012

Just got home from this evening of insanity, Thanks John, Your a golden god! my head hurts!
Bongo your house ROCKS!!!!! Time to sleep.

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Dustycajun posted on 03/25/2012

What a great time that was! Big thanks to John-O for your tireless work at making sure everything went smoothly, and to Ron and Mickee for once again sharing your wonderful place with us.

The Hong Kong Inn, let the games begin.

Pineapples.

John-O and Bora Boris.

Joe Banks, Tobunga, Manuel and A-Frame.

The Birthday group, Soccer Tiki, A-Frame and John-O.

Audience participation.

What' Marty Lush looking at??

Can't wait for the next John-O production.

DC

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tiki_martin posted on 03/25/2012

I woke up in a tub of ice and my liver is missing.

[ Edited by: tiki_martin 2012-03-25 09:36 ]

CRF
Capt. R.H. Falernum posted on 03/25/2012

That was a spectacular night.
Thanks again John-O and bongofury!

JB
Joe Banks posted on 03/25/2012

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spy-tiki posted on 03/25/2012

Mahalo John-O!

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OceaOtica posted on 03/25/2012

looks like i missed out on a great time!

QK
Queen Kamehameha posted on 03/25/2012

Great Job John!!!!!!!!!!! terrific trip!

Thanks To Ron and Mickey for openning their fantastic home to all of us, Amazing backyard, beautiful home.... Nice addition of that amazing Tiki

Amy

[ Edited by: Queen Kamehameha 2012-03-25 11:59 ]

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Wildsville man posted on 03/25/2012

looks like a good time.

John-O you are a stallion and you dress to like John-007.....very sharp

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bigbrotiki posted on 03/25/2012

On 2012-03-25 11:56, Queen Kamehameha wrote:
.... Amazing backyard, beautiful home.... Nice addition of that amazing Tiki

We want to see pictures of that baby!

Joe Banks- Nice portraits, Sir!

BB
Bora Boris posted on 03/25/2012


Spirit of The Tradewinds at the Tonga Hut.


The other side of the Hong Kong Inn sign.


Pineapple People!


More Pineapple Peeps.


My Chinese Itch.


Ms. Tradewinds.


Ms. Tradewinds and GROG.


I had a blast! Thank you John-O, Bongofury, Mrs. Bongofury, everyone at The Hong Kong Inn and our Bus Driver! :D

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