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The South Pacific Room-Vista,CA-updated 04/15/15

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tikiskip posted on 08/25/2012

That TV cabinet is Waaay cool!!
As is your tiki space.
I'm thrilled to have one of my lights there.
Great job MM!!!

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mudbone posted on 08/26/2012

Really nice paint job and great idea on the framing!

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Monkeyman posted on 10/08/2012

WE Just received OUR lamp trade with Kahaka.

Fantastic Lamp Woody. Thank you again.

Its the red one below.

Clickable Link to Facebook South Pacific Room Facebook Page

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tikiskip posted on 10/08/2012

On 2012-08-17 08:12, Monkeyman wrote:

[ Edited by: Monkeyman 2012-08-28 11:42 ]

This needs to be a light for sure.
And good spot for my light all will see it
as they watch TV.
Great job on your space!!

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Monkeyman posted on 10/08/2012

ooh... just wait and see.

Its going to be a light. Im figuring it all out.

WE hope it turns out well.

Mad Props to Tiki Skip and Kahaka for their lamp making skill.

[ Edited by: Monkeyman 2013-07-29 21:33 ]

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KAHAKA posted on 10/08/2012

The place looks killer. Honored to be a part of it!! Thanks for the trade... I'd be interested in another one down the line!

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Monkeyman posted on 08/20/2013

Thanks to Tiki Magazine, Nick Camara and his brother Raland for photographing the South Pacific Room for the latest issue.

It was great to hang out with you guys and see all different photos featured in the last issue with Nick at the helm. End of an era.

We are privileged to count you among our friends.

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MaukaHale posted on 08/20/2013

It looks even better in person.

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forgotten tikiman posted on 08/22/2013

Congrats on making it in Tiki Magazine. The South Pacific Room is incredible. One of my favorite builds on here. :D

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TIKIWAGON posted on 09/15/2013

Your place looks great,Bet your glad its finished after all the hard work done, We came to your house a few years ago and it was cool then before the remodel

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Pele Paul posted on 09/15/2013

How did I miss this in my top favorite tiki rooms?! very very cool, especially all your router work on the trim, I need to invest in a router!!!
Congrats on making the Tiki Magazine, I have that issue and go to it often!!! love love love your space!!!!

paul

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VampiressRN posted on 09/15/2013

It was a great photo layout of your Tikitastic pad!!!

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Monkeyman posted on 09/20/2013

I love all the photos of rooms, furniture and artwork but all of these tiki bars look better with people in them. Here are a few inside and outside shots at the South Pacific Room.

THANKS TO ALL Who have made this place come alive with freindship and warmth.
These Rooms/Bars are meant to bring LIFE to our LIVES. :)

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MaukaHale posted on 09/20/2013

It looks like it was a fun time. I wish I could have been there!

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tikiskip posted on 09/21/2013

AWESOME place MM.
And the party you throw every year looks great too.
We used to have smaller versions of what you throw but
man it's tons of work, and money.

Great Job!!

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Monkeyman posted on 09/21/2013

You are right Skip but we didnt build this to hang out in it by ourselves. Its worth all the smiling faces.

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hang10tiki posted on 10/30/2013

Awesome...

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Longboard posted on 10/30/2013

Wow, so many things to love about your build.

The router work is off the charts and your ceiling kicks Tiki Ass.

As most great room, best seen at night when your lighting kicks into play.

I salute you with an 15yr old El Dorado!

-Longboard

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Monkeyman posted on 11/24/2013

The exterior doors on the South Pacific Room had some very simple bamboo type shades that kept the sun out on hot days.
The problem is that they occupied a lot of wall space in a decorated room so they seem a bit blah.
I added some muslin (material) to the back of the shade to block more light but again still blah.

So today we took a vintage design and painted on the backside of the material. The result looks great when there is light outside (usually daytime)

For this photo I put a green bulb outside to capture the essence of it.

Enjoy

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MaukaHale posted on 11/24/2013

Great idea and executed very well.

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arriano posted on 11/25/2013

Looks cool. You should put a permanent green light out there.

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TikiAno posted on 11/25/2013

Awesome!

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Monkeyman posted on 04/06/2014

Been working on a Coffee Table for the South Pacific Room these past couple of weekends. Its still a work in progress.

Enjoy

Creating the plywood base and basic shape of the table
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The hardwood top is made from 12 Separate pieces of Poplar.
I created a custom pattern and used a pattern bit to ensure that all parts are exactly the same shape and size.
The four quadrants are actually two pieces each because buying poplar 12 inches wide is really expensive.
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More Pics to come as I make more progress...

Thanks for looking.

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MaukaHale posted on 04/06/2014

I can't wait to see it when its done.

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JackLord posted on 04/06/2014

Holy smokes!

That is impressive.

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littlegiles posted on 04/06/2014

WOW! Impressive work.

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VampiressRN posted on 04/07/2014

Amazing as always!!!

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Pele Paul posted on 04/07/2014

I need to get a router and some skills!!!!

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MaukaHale posted on 04/07/2014

On 2014-04-06 08:51, Monkeyman wrote:
Been working on a Coffee Table for the South Pacific Room these past couple of weekends.

I have a feeling its going to be more of a Cocktail Table rather than a Coffee Table.

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TikiPops posted on 04/07/2014

Derek,

That design is awesome. Can't wait to see how your going to stain or paint it, and what's going in the cut out area.

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LoriLovesTiki posted on 04/08/2014

That's really nice and you're not even done yet!

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TikiAno posted on 04/09/2014

Head exploding.

Awesome work. Good seeing you the other night at Bali Hai, too.

-David

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lunavideogames posted on 04/09/2014

I like the alligator. Very elaborate table.

It was cool to see you, as TikiAno said.

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Kailuageoff posted on 04/09/2014

Great craftsmanship. Can't wait to see the finished product.

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hang10tiki posted on 04/09/2014

:o

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hottiki posted on 04/10/2014

A table to be proud of...Respect !!

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dtel posted on 04/10/2014

Oh great, I have been practicing routing today and now feel like crap after looking at that work !

Very nice looking, I can see I need a new router, bits and most of the rest of my life to catch up. :blush:

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Monkeyman posted on 04/10/2014

Dtel, its not a competiton. All that matters is that you participate and a have a good time doing it.

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I will post more photos as I get closer to completion. Ive still got to design a base for it, paint and stain everything and finally get a piece of custom glass cut for the top.

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GROG posted on 04/10/2014

Looking good. GROG has taught you well. :D

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sirginn posted on 04/10/2014

looks incredible, great job!

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Monkeyman posted on 05/04/2014

Table is done. Time for the next project.

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MaukaHale posted on 05/04/2014

That is an amazing piece of work! How did you attach the rope? Glue, nails or something else?

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tikiskip posted on 05/04/2014

That is AWESOME!!!
Great job.
I see you got the Kahiki rum label in there, very cool.

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Monkeyman posted on 05/04/2014

Hey Skip. I must say that the knick knacks in the table would not have been possible without all of the interaction Ive had with other collectors like yourself. Ive amassed most of that stuff very slowly over years and years of trading, purchasing, finding... etc.

John,
The rope is hot glued with small finishing nails going through it.

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El Jefe posted on 05/04/2014

That's really nice. Was it very difficult to bend the bamboo around the edges? Did you use steam? Thanks for sharing.

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tikiskip posted on 05/04/2014

"Was it very difficult to bend the bamboo around the edges?"
I think it's rattan.

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cy posted on 05/04/2014

An incredible piece of art Monkeyman!

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Pele Paul posted on 05/04/2014

that's beyond incredible! looks like something made by master craftsman for the Disney Tiki room!!!!! I am speechless!!! truly a piece of fine art!!

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