OHANA 2012-Official Thread

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R rev_thumper Tiki Socialite Koala Kabana, New England Joined: Oct 10, 2007 Posts: 388	R rev_thumper Posted posted on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 10:07 AM On 2012-04-19 09:59, Zonker88 wrote: hey is there a cocktail contest this year? Ohana without a cocktail contest would be like a Mai-Tai without mint! I'll try venturing into the Bargoyle cave for an update. Wish me luck! [ Edited by: rev_thumper 2012-04-19 10:09 ]
CAA Chip and Andy Member Corner table, Molokai Lounge, Mai-Kai. Joined: Jul 13, 2004 Posts: 2277	CAA Chip and Andy Posted posted on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 5:46 PM On 2012-04-19 09:59, Zonker88 wrote: hey is there a cocktail contest this year? There is going to be a Pie Eating Contest! OK, maybe that isn't really as great as a cocktail contest..... but it should be at least as much fun to watch.
TGT The Granite Tiki Tiki Socialite Nashua, NH Joined: Jul 02, 2005 Posts: 831	TGT The Granite Tiki Posted posted on Thu, Apr 19, 2012 5:53 PM now I want pie.
B Bargoyle Member Tolland, CT Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 1032	B Bargoyle Posted posted on Fri, Apr 20, 2012 11:41 AM We decided we couldn't have a cocktail DRINKING contest, so the Pie Eating Contest was the next best thing (No, there is no booze in the pies). And yes, there will be a cocktail MIXING contest again this year. Details to come next week! So start dusting off those old mixology books, and prep the glassware in the lab! There's bragging rights (and a prize) on the line!!!
R rev_thumper Tiki Socialite Koala Kabana, New England Joined: Oct 10, 2007 Posts: 388	R rev_thumper Posted posted on Sun, Apr 22, 2012 4:32 PM Some would say the whole weekend is a cocktail drinking contest! But this is a marathon, not a sprint so the secret to victory is pacing yourself.
B Bargoyle Member Tolland, CT Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 1032	B Bargoyle Posted posted on Mon, Apr 23, 2012 6:47 AM As my High School Gym teacher used to say: "Pace, don't race" Those words have helped me survive many a tiki event... so far.
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Mon, Apr 30, 2012 8:03 PM In case you're wondering what y'all will be doing during the FUN & FABULOUS weekend that is Ohana Luau at the Lake, we've posted-up the tentative, but mostly final schedule up on the Ohana website. Check out all the fun HERE: http://www.fraternalorderofmoai.org/ohana/schedule.php
B Bargoyle Member Tolland, CT Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 1032	B Bargoyle Posted posted on Tue, May 1, 2012 2:19 PM Cocktail contest info!!! From the last email blast (sorry if you got this one 3 or 4 times... my mail server went a bit mental) Aloha Everybody!!!! For those who went to the Rum Renaissance or Hukilau or Mojave Oasis, welcome back!! And color me jealous! Seeing all the pics online makes me pine for a nice tiki weekender. Luckily, there happens to be one coming up in June (segue!!!). And what better time to hit you all up to buy your Ohana tickets than when you’re basking in the afterglow of a tiki event?? You wanna do that again, right? But don’t want to wait until next year you say??? Never fear!! We’ve got you covered!! Ok, for real, we’re about ¾ sold out, and as I’ve stated before, there IS a cap on attendance. Once its sold out, that’s it. No “day of” ticket sales, no “Oh, I already have a room, but I forgot to buy my ticket”, etc. I wish we could, but by including the meal in our event, we need a solid head-count and need to keep it. So, now is the time to buy those Ohana tickets before they’re all gone!! You can get them here: http://fraternalorderofmoai.org/ohana/tickets.php along with more info on the whole weekend. Once again its shaping up to be something pretty wild/special. Which brings me to today’s topic…. What would Ohana be without the often imitated, never duplicated, awesome packed-ilated, Cocktail Contest?? Talk about wild & special!!!! That’s right, its back! And once again, its your chance to compete against amateur mixologists from around the globe in a quest for glory, a killer hand-carved trophy from Lake Tiki, and bragging rights. The Cocktail Contest will be on Saturday afternoon (before the entertainment starts), the number of entries will be limited (we don’t want to tie the judges up all day), and as usual, drinks will be judged on taste, use of sponsor products, and presentation. Oh, and remember that you only have 5 minutes to present your drink. You can live mix it right there and then, or if you want, you can pre-mix it and use your 5 minutes for a history of the drink, how you came up with it, or dramatic reading of a poem you wrote in 8th grade when Jenny Watkins rejected your offer to take her to the school dance even though she was like totally flirting with you in like EVERY Biology class , and that time you walked her home you totally held hands, and what makes her so special anyway? Mommy says I’m handsome AND funny AND smart, and ANY woman would be lucky…LUCKY!! to get a chance to go dancing with me…errr you… I mean. So yeah, anyway... Five minutes. If you want to enter, or just want more info, the lovely and talented Kristiki will be heading up the contest this year. Go ahead and contact her at: [email protected] Doesn’t cost anything to inquire. In fact, it doesn’t cost anything to enter!!! Cause that’s how we roll, Lake George style. And remember, you can get all the latest at the website: http://www.LuauAtTheLake.com And be sure to “like” us on the facepage and tweeter and all that stuff you crazy kids are into these days. As always, we’ll see ya at the Lake, Bargoyle
H Hinano_Paul Member Orange, Ca. Joined: Jul 22, 2006 Posts: 211	H Hinano_Paul Posted posted on Wed, May 2, 2012 5:55 PM I wonder if those handsome robust fellows will have another late night uke jam to entertain the masses......I wonder...
TGT The Granite Tiki Tiki Socialite Nashua, NH Joined: Jul 02, 2005 Posts: 831	TGT The Granite Tiki Posted posted on Wed, May 2, 2012 6:56 PM I think they will.
TGT The Granite Tiki Tiki Socialite Nashua, NH Joined: Jul 02, 2005 Posts: 831	TGT The Granite Tiki Posted posted on Wed, May 2, 2012 6:57 PM I think they will.
P pablus Tiki Socialite www.thecrazedmugs.com Joined: Jul 23, 2003 Posts: 2163	P pablus Posted posted on Thu, May 3, 2012 10:04 AM This robust and rotund gentleman will be sporting his new custom Leeward Lounge ukulele and playing it until his fat fingers can't strum another chord. I can hear the 3 part harmonies already lilting through the summer air.
P porco Tiki Centralite Joined: Mar 26, 2012 Posts: 82	P porco Posted posted on Thu, May 3, 2012 10:20 AM hey there, just noticed this event. if anyone is passing through amsterdam, ny to get there, might be fun to go on a little "archeological" mission at the old tepee lounge if time affords. not sure there's much to see, but like i said, if you're passing through it might be worth snapping some pics. more info on my posts in here: http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=31441&forum=1&start=45&55 looks like a great time. will definitely have to put the next one on the calendar. enjoy!
LS Lake Surfer Tiki Socialite Milwaukee, WI Joined: Oct 21, 2002 Posts: 3417	LS Lake Surfer Posted posted on Thu, May 3, 2012 10:31 AM I pass through Amsterdam on the way to Ohana... I'll have to check it out.
F finkdaddy Member Wisconsin Joined: May 11, 2004 Posts: 2061	F finkdaddy Posted posted on Sat, May 5, 2012 4:38 AM On 2012-05-03 10:04, pablus wrote: This robust and rotund gentleman will be sporting his new custom Leeward Lounge ukulele and playing it until his fat fingers can't strum another chord. I can hear the 3 part harmonies already lilting through the summer air. No pressure! :lol: I can't wait to hear you play it, man.
TGT The Granite Tiki Tiki Socialite Nashua, NH Joined: Jul 02, 2005 Posts: 831	TGT The Granite Tiki Posted posted on Sat, May 5, 2012 7:45 AM When the dinner show is done Saturday night, I'm marching up to the Paradise Lounge, ordering a Mai Tai, and commandeering the stage in the name of ukulele!!! ( well, being as robust a gentleman as I am, it'll be a little more like squatting than commandeering, but it will be spirited squatting I can assure you that! Of course squatting sounds ugly and almost graphic so let us just say I'll be lounging with purpose)
K khan_tiki_mon Member Syracuse, NY Joined: Sep 15, 2006 Posts: 284	K khan_tiki_mon Posted posted on Sat, May 5, 2012 8:01 AM I'd like to get my request in early. I'm hoping that Bamboo Saxotica does a reprise of their Exotica arrangement of "Moby Dick". That was awesome last year.
TGT The Granite Tiki Tiki Socialite Nashua, NH Joined: Jul 02, 2005 Posts: 831	TGT The Granite Tiki Posted posted on Sat, May 5, 2012 9:06 AM LOL!!! So glad you liked that! We have a lot of exciting surprises this year! That could definitely happen since it was actually a request by OHANA creator Sully in honor of our local Queequeg Chapter here in New England.
T Tiki-kitty Member Cleveland, Oh Joined: Apr 30, 2012 Posts: 64	T Tiki-kitty Posted posted on Sun, May 6, 2012 12:43 PM This will be the first year my husband and I will be attending the Ohana event and we are beyond excited! I look forward to meeting more tiki-junkies! Counting down the days! :)
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Mon, May 7, 2012 11:47 AM Come & Join the FUN!!!
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on Fri, May 11, 2012 10:19 AM Is it June yet!?!
B Bargoyle Member Tolland, CT Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 1032	B Bargoyle Posted posted on Mon, May 14, 2012 5:53 AM From Thursday/Friday's email. Sorry folks. I'm still having some email issues. Trying to get my inbox "unstuck", but right now I'm not getting of the emails you send. Feel free to PM me here, on the FOM, or over on facebook in the meantime. Now on to the good stuff OHANA Email: S4:E9 The one about the mug... AloooooooooooooooooooooooooHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No big ramble today folks, just a quick note to let you know that as an attendee, you can get your Ohana mug RIGHT NOW!!! Ok, not physically get it, but pre-order it, and pick it up at the event. We only make 100 of these, and they are ONLY available to attendees, one per person. Pre-order now to make sure you don’t get left out in the cold when they sell out!! You can snag ‘em here: http://fraternalorderofmoai.org/ohana/ohana_mug.php Once again, Squid nailed a great old school look and feel on a classic 3-panel bucket mug featuring two of the most iconic tikis from the Tiki Resort. Check it out: Pretty sick huh? And it holds a NICE amount of Mai Tai, Navy Grog, or whatever your favorite beverage is. It also makes a great pencil/pen holder on your desk at work!! So, whatcha waiting for? Go get yours now! http://fraternalorderofmoai.org/ohana/ohana_mug.php And then you can see more of Squid’s work (AFTER you order your mug) at his site: http://www.squidart.com And be sure to bug him to come to Ohana this year. He’s “on the fence”… lets push him over! Also I can’t forget our buddy Max over at Taboo Island, who is physically making and firing all of these mugs (and doing a kick ass job!!) He’ll be at Ohana too, with all sorts of killer stuff for sale, but if you can’t wait, check out Taboo Island here: http://www.tabooisland.com If you havent bought your Ohana tickets yet (why u wait so long?), go get em on the website: http://www.LuauAtTheLake.com ... And once you buy a ticket, you can buy a mug!! That’s a win-win! Thanks for all your continued support, and as always, we’ll see ya at the lake!!! -Bargoyle- http://www.LuauAtTheLake.com [ Edited by: Bargoyle 2012-05-14 05:55 ]
R rev_thumper Tiki Socialite Koala Kabana, New England Joined: Oct 10, 2007 Posts: 388	R rev_thumper Posted posted on Tue, May 15, 2012 7:12 PM That's a fine mug.
B Bargoyle Member Tolland, CT Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 1032	B Bargoyle Posted posted on Wed, May 16, 2012 1:54 PM On 2012-05-06 12:43, Tiki-kitty wrote: This will be the first year my husband and I will be attending the Ohana event and we are beyond excited! I look forward to meeting more tiki-junkies! Counting down the days! :) Glad you're coming to join us kitty!! If you see me running by, give me a yell. I love meeting new folks and always like the feedback from first timers. I'm easy to spot... I'll be the overweight guy in the Aloha shirt. :wink: For real though, cant wait to meet ya, and I'm sure you're gonna have a blast! Keep your eyes out here (or for emails and facebook posts) for some more big news really soon! [ Edited by: Bargoyle 2012-05-16 13:54 ]
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on Fri, May 18, 2012 6:40 AM More big news? How much better can it get?
T Tiki-kitty Member Cleveland, Oh Joined: Apr 30, 2012 Posts: 64	T Tiki-kitty Posted posted on Sat, May 26, 2012 10:27 AM Hi Bargoyle! Thanks for the warm welcome! I will certainly keep my eyes open for you! I have boy & girl tiki-kitties tattooed just under my collar bone (makes me a weee bit easier to find in a crowd- that and I am 6' tall). My husband and I are counting down the days! Everyone ALREADY seems so nice and we haven't even met any of you yet! Mahalo!!! Tiki Kitty!
H Hinano_Paul Member Orange, Ca. Joined: Jul 22, 2006 Posts: 211	H Hinano_Paul Posted posted on Wed, May 30, 2012 8:32 PM I hear there will be a special West Coast only Bowl available for the Mystery Bowl Auction, start saving your scheckles now! I lookin at you Rev!
B Bargoyle Member Tolland, CT Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 1032	B Bargoyle Posted posted on Thu, May 31, 2012 8:32 AM Hey folks, Ohana needs you!! Yes you!! We've got a couple slots that need filling for volunteers, and as a Thank You, we've got a cool gift for all the folks who help us out, and its ONLY for Ohana volunteers. (Here's a hint... we'll need your unisex t-shirt size!) Currently, we need: FRIDAY 4:00-5:00 Merch booth. You'll distribute mugs to those who have pre-purchased them, and sell 2012 merchandise to folks. We need ONE person for this time slot, and you'll be teamed up with the lovely TikiJ to help spread the Aloha through the wonders of Ohana Merchandise!! SATURDAY 12:00-1:00 Silent Auction Keep the Silent Auction table buzzing along. Just help folks find the sheets to place their bids on that auction item of their dreams, and keep an over-all eye on the table. Easy peasy, and you get to keep a close eye on your own bids! lol ONE person needed for this time slot. . Feel free to volunteer for more than one slot, but I'd prefer if everyone only had to give one hour of their time. Thats entirely up to you of course. Just reply here with the slot you want, and let me know your shirt size. I need to place the shirt order today, so dont delay, and of course, super-mega mahalos to all who have already volunteered, and those who are about to! See ya at the Lake!! [ Edited by: Bargoyle 2012-05-31 08:33 ] [ Edited by: bargoyle 2012-05-31 11:43 ]
R rev_thumper Tiki Socialite Koala Kabana, New England Joined: Oct 10, 2007 Posts: 388	R rev_thumper Posted posted on Thu, May 31, 2012 6:37 PM On 2012-05-30 20:32, Hinano_Paul wrote: I hear there will be a special West Coast only Bowl available for the Mystery Bowl Auction, start saving your scheckles now! I lookin at you Rev! I eagerly await my opportunity to be outbid!
C congawa Member Long Beach, CA Joined: Aug 11, 2008 Posts: 358	C congawa Posted posted on Fri, Jun 1, 2012 10:41 AM Looks like things have worked out for me to attend my first Ohana! Really looking forward to it! Caltiki Brent
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Fri, Jun 1, 2012 9:11 PM Excellent!! We look forward to seeing you in Lake George!
B Bargoyle Member Tolland, CT Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 1032	B Bargoyle Posted posted on Tue, Jun 5, 2012 7:00 AM Volunteer positions are filled! Huge mahalos to all of our wonderful volunteers who make this thing happen! Also, its last call for tickets and mugs. 20 mugs left. If you want to be sure to get one, best order it! The remaining 20 (if not all taken up by pre-orders) are first come, first served at the event. Don't miss out! And we're single digits on remaining Ohana tickets! Go get em now!! Website shuts down end of week. Buy now or cry later! http://www.LuauAtTheLake.com See ya at the Lake!! Cant wait!! -b. [ Edited by: Bargoyle 2012-06-05 07:01 ]
L LoriLovesTiki Tiki Socialite NJ Joined: Jul 03, 2011 Posts: 1340	L LoriLovesTiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 5, 2012 8:46 AM I can't wait!!!
JD Johnny Dollar Tiki Socialite Flyover, Missourah Joined: Oct 01, 2003 Posts: 3159	JD Johnny Dollar Posted posted on Tue, Jun 5, 2012 10:21 AM A&W, here i come!!!
P pablus Tiki Socialite www.thecrazedmugs.com Joined: Jul 23, 2003 Posts: 2163	P pablus Posted posted on Wed, Jun 6, 2012 2:01 PM Oh dude. A&W closed. http://www.justkiddingdollarhaha.com
CAA Chip and Andy Member Corner table, Molokai Lounge, Mai-Kai. Joined: Jul 13, 2004 Posts: 2277	CAA Chip and Andy Posted posted on Thu, Jun 7, 2012 11:05 AM I can see the tear that started to roll down Johnny Dollar's face before he read and fully grokked the link.
B Bargoyle Member Tolland, CT Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 1032	B Bargoyle Posted posted on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 6:28 AM I would cry too. I was like "WHAT?!?!? I was just there Memorial Day weekend and it was open!! What happened?!?!" lol. Freaking Pablus. You'll get yours buddy. Oh, and just a heads up... there may... MAY be room or two opening at the Tiki later today, so if you're at a different hotel, and would rather be where the "action" is, call them this afternoon, and you just might get lucky. :wink: A week away! Much to do!! See ya all at the Lake!!!
B Bargoyle Member Tolland, CT Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 1032	B Bargoyle Posted posted on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 8:43 AM Ok, that room IS open folks, so if you want to stay at the Tiki (we have the ENTIRE hotel reserved!) now might be your one and only chance to switch over. Give them a call and book it now! 518-668-5744
JD Johnny Dollar Tiki Socialite Flyover, Missourah Joined: Oct 01, 2003 Posts: 3159	JD Johnny Dollar Posted posted on Wed, Jun 13, 2012 9:04 AM i might need an extra room to house my butthurt ;D
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on Thu, Jun 14, 2012 2:10 PM Only a week away. I can't wait to see everyone!
M MauiHowie Member Chicago, IL Joined: Apr 20, 2009 Posts: 28	M MauiHowie Posted posted on Sat, Jun 16, 2012 6:16 AM giddy. giddy. giddy. giggity.
H Hinano_Paul Member Orange, Ca. Joined: Jul 22, 2006 Posts: 211	H Hinano_Paul Posted posted on Sun, Jun 17, 2012 8:37 PM Is it Thursday yet?
B Bargoyle Member Tolland, CT Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 1032	B Bargoyle Posted posted on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 5:33 AM Safe travels everyone. We'll see ya at the lake!
T tabuzak Tiki Socialite New York City Joined: Apr 07, 2005 Posts: 314	T tabuzak Posted posted on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 8:53 AM If you are in the NYC area tonight, join us for our Ohana send-off party at PKNY (Tuesday 6/19)!!! with guest appearances from Pablus Digitalis of the Crazed Mugs on ukulele and go-go/hula dancer supreme, Brooklyn Babydoll! (and of course, as usual, the finest Exotica from Jack Fetterman and Gina of the Jungle!) Come on down!!! http://www.facebook.com/thecrazedmugs http://brooklynbabydoll.com/ -Jack and Gina Join our Primativa in Hi-Fi DJs Facebook Page! http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Primativa-in-Hi-Fi-DJs/122810427792881 Discuss Exotica and related topics on our Facebook Group! http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/primativa/ Primativa in Hi-Fi at PKNY Every Tuesday night from 6-11 49 Essex Street (near Grand Street), New York NY 212.777.TIKI http://www.pk-ny.com/ As ever, we will have copies of the limited edition vinyl only release of The Waitiki 7's "Waitiki in Hi-Fi" on hand for sale. Be sure to pick up your copy today! It comes with a complete digital download link for the turntable challenged!
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 19, 2012 7:40 PM Out the door at 4am. See everyone there!
CAA Chip and Andy Member Corner table, Molokai Lounge, Mai-Kai. Joined: Jul 13, 2004 Posts: 2277	CAA Chip and Andy Posted posted on Wed, Jun 20, 2012 5:48 AM Ahhh.... We don't get in until tomorrow. Save some rum for us!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Wed, Jun 20, 2012 5:52 AM Nope. All gone already :P
CAA Chip and Andy Member Corner table, Molokai Lounge, Mai-Kai. Joined: Jul 13, 2004 Posts: 2277	CAA Chip and Andy Posted posted on Sun, Jun 24, 2012 1:25 PM To quote Mr Takai..... Oh My! That was fun! As soon as I unpack the cable to the camera I'll share the couple of shots we managed to take. I doubt they're in focus because its hard to get good shots when you and/or your subject are laughing so much.

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