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2014 San Diego Tiki Home Crawl - March 8
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SoCalTikiGal
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Now scheduled for March 8 Aloha, San Diegans! Mark your calendars for the 2014 San Diego tiki home crawl, taking place Saturday, March 8. I’m so excited to announce that we have four great houses on this year’s crawl, none of which were featured last time! Our hosts for the 2014 crawl are:
We want to make the crawl as inclusive as possible, while also ensuring that it doesn’t exceed the limits of what our hosts can accommodate. In light of this, we’ll have a slightly smaller group than last time and limit the number of crawlers to about 40. If you’re interested in crawling, please PM me your email address no later than January 31. I’ll send an Evite to all interested crawlers on February 1. You will need to RSVP "yes" to the Evite in order to reserve your place on the crawl. When the crawl reaches capacity, RSVPs will be closed. Hosts' addresses will not be posted here on TC, but will be emailed to all “yeses” one week before the crawl. Note that this is a drive-yourself event, so please plan accordingly. Big thanks in advance to all our hosts, and looking forward to crawling with you all March 8! [ Edited by: SoCalTikiGal 2014-01-19 13:35 ] [ Edited by: Bora Boris - Cleaned up some edited bys. - 2014-01-20 10:20 ] |
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11/27/2013
YAY! |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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11/28/2013
Hi SoCal Gal, Are you gonna allow us heathen Tiki-phreaks from up north (L A & Orange Counties) to come and enjoy the fruits of your labors? Sure hope so,we had a blast last year. [ Edited by: nui 'umi 'umi 2013-11-27 21:58 ] |
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SoCalTikiGal
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11/28/2013
Absolutely--you needn't be from San Diego to be a crawler. Heathen Tiki-phreaks from anywhere are welcome. [ Edited by: SoCalTikiGal 2013-11-27 20:12 ] |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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11/28/2013
I’ll keep an eye on dis thread. |
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12/05/2013
Road trip! |
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skootiki
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12/05/2013
Sounds great...looking forward to hearing the details. |
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12/05/2013
Hmmmmmm...might plan on that and then a tour of the LA Tiki spots through the week and following weekend (hopefully there will be an ITMP on the second weekend in March). Marking my calendar. |
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TikiAno
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12/05/2013
Thanks for organizing- not sure if you were at Bali Hai this past week (missed it, had to work), but look forward to talking about the crawl again soon- I'm (still) working on the home bar project... |
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Derek Mitchell
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12/14/2013
Very cool!!! Do you have a list of bar/homes we will be visiting this time? Had a blast last time and its one of the reasons I moved to San Diego, met so many good people that turned into great friends. |
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SoCalTikiGal
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12/17/2013
So glad to see so much enthusiasm! I'm excited to say that we have a slew of new hosts opening up their homes to us this year...The final list will be announced after the holidays. Stay tuned! |
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SoCalTikiGal
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01/06/2014
Please see updated first post for details on the crawl...just two months away! |
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Daves Not Home
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01/06/2014
whoot! |
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SoCalTikiGal
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01/10/2014
Due to some unforeseen scheduling issues that have arisen for the organizers and some of our hosts, the crawl is being pushed back one week to Saturday, March 8. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes for any of our guests--but, needless to say, we can't have a crawl without our awesome hosts. We hope everyone can still join us on this new date. If you're interested in participating as a crawler, please see the first post in this thread for details. Mahalo! |
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sailorsdoll
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01/20/2014
Definitely would like to participate! my fella was chatting with John yesterday and sounds like a great time! will PM you our contact info! :) |
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Psych-ki
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01/23/2014
Will this be evening or day time? |
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lunavideogames
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01/23/2014
I believe we are trying to have it from 1 pm to 6:30 pm, so day to evening. |
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SoCalTikiGal
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01/24/2014
Yep, midday to evening. Though this is a drive-yourself event, so you can join in late or leave early as needed. |
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Psych-ki
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01/25/2014
I'm afraid I'm out then. :( Long mandatory work day. Hopefully there's an after-party somewhere! |
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TiKi TiFfY
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01/29/2014
we r super excited!!! loved last one we went 2!!! thanx 4 setting it up :) |
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TikiTnT
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02/09/2014
Alohhha! We're all signed up, just wondering if a D.D.carpool plan has been conjured up? We'd be happy to buy in! |
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02/11/2014
Aloha everyone! We are flying in on Friday and renting a car, so we thought we would get a mini-van just in case we can rustle up a D.D. - the van is on us, but does anyone have an idea for a driver.... maybe easy money for an ambitious teen? open to suggestions! TiKiTnT |
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TikiAno
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03/07/2014
Since no one's posted in a bit, look forward to seeing/ meeting everyone on tomorrow's crawl. Weather should be perfect- and warm. Thanks to all the hosts- and to April for organizing all.... |
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03/07/2014
Should be a great time. See you tomorrow! |
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Kiwi Steve
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03/08/2014
3-2-1... Tiki!!!! |
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TikiAno
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03/09/2014
Up early for work after a fantastic crawl w/ the SD Ohana. Huge thanks to SoCalTikiGal for organizing, and huge thanks to the hosts for providing all throughout the day. I tried to take a bunch of photos throughout the day to document- unfortunately, a lot of the photos aren't that sharp, apparently not using my phone camera didn't work out the best... :wink: It was another perfect day in San Diego, which created a bit of traffic to the first stop- Treg & Emily's "Tiki the Hut." Traffic heading towards the beach... A great way to kick off the crawl, huge amount of food and variety of cocktails to choose from. Everyone was busy admiring the bar and Treg's rum and mug collection in the bar- while Treg was focused making drinks... unlike this photo: or this one... Steve & Amy, hosts a few stops later... Next up was a short drive to Karl & Angie's bar in Clairemont. Beautiful home and a backyard w/ fantastic landscaping and details that everyone was loved. Karl busy behind the bar: Great details everywhere- the sunken Moai in the pond was my favorite: Ed kept busy tray passing food, cocktails, and water (it was pretty warm).. Treg & Emily, hosts of the first stop, able to relax a bit... Ted's epic aloha shirt got compliments throughout the day.... Nice pendant, Derek... Karl kept going: Mugs need some Vitamin D too... (more pics later)... |
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03/09/2014
Thank you Tiki Crawl hosts & hostesses for opening your homes to us! This was our first crawl and we had a wonderful time! So impressed by the hospitality and friendship shared! You've inspired us to want to host a stop on next year's crawl! |
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SoCalTikiGal
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03/09/2014
Huge, huge thanks once again to all our hosts--Treg and Emily, Karl, Steve and Amy, and John and Elena--for allowing us to come visit your tiki bars. We're all lucky to be able to experience your beautiful homes, great drinks, and gracious hospitality. Big thanks, too, to all the crawlers who helped make yesterday such a fun day. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and meet new folks as well. I'm already looking forward to next year! And thanks, TikiAno, for posting the great pics. Can't wait to see the rest! Mahalo! |
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03/09/2014
Thanks for posting those pics, TikiAno. And many thanks to our gracious hosts and to SoCalTikiGal. Joni and I had a great time, as our circle of tiki friends continues to grow with each event we attend. Can't wait for next year! |
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03/09/2014
Huge Mahalos again to April, all our generous hosts, and all the super friendly and fun crawlers yesterday! It was our first crawl too, and we enjoyed every minute of it. We're feeling a little guilty for having a lazy day today instead of making a return tour for clean-up duty. Thanks so much for letting us enjoy your bars and doing all the work to throw such a cool, travelling party. Cheers! |
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03/10/2014
I'd like to chime in as well to thank everyone who helped organize, open their homes, and generally made this such a great day! Thoroughly enjoyed myself in the company of a bunch of really great people. Looking forward to seeing everyone again soon. [ Edited by: whoseyrtiki 2014-03-09 17:27 ] |
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TikiAno
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03/10/2014
More Bar stop photos... John & Elena (our final hosts) stopped for a photo op as we left Clairemont: Next up was a stop in Kensington at Kiwi Steve & Amy's. Not only was their mug and art collection beyond compare, their hospitality was generous- all crawlers enjoyed drinks in ceramic mugs- and that shrimp ceviche was delicious! Here's a blurry photo of Kiwi Steve in front of one of his many showcases of mugs: And John oohing and ahhing over some of their rare mugs: a few of their Munktiki selections: One of the showcases... Part of another... Coconut Shrimp ceviche, Kona Banana Bread... Walking through the house took you toward the Oasis in the backyard... The bar towards the back, as the queue excitedly got ready to try the hosts' drinks.. Amy's drinks were (obviously) delicious, w/ homemade falernum and more... A rare moment where Amy stopped making drinks... Personal mugs and mugs from the hosts lined up on the bar... Derek & Miss Hell/ Michelle mugging for the camera... A few chose to cool off in their beautiful pool... The waterfall was pretty bad ass... Rattan fishtank close-up... Muggin'... Next up was a short drive to John & Elena's "Lookout Lounge" The lounge was definitely a room w/ a view- and a perfect place to enjoy the end of the crawl- and watch the sunset.... (Awesome propane torches- before they were lit- I'm sure someone else has photos of them burning)... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d55fb.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=87e1c7014cc9a0f8a031f50ebb6f3b99 John & Elena's home was a midcentury modern marvel- beautifully designed and stylized details. Unfortunately, I missed lots of great photos- the fireplace in the courtyard as you entered, the large moai mounted on the wall, and all of the art.... Everyone dug their living room. Here's our Tour Guide, April/ SoCalTikiGal reluctantly posing... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d5655.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=72a8f7d45896e21b1ed449e29ad3ffd7 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d5642.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=0c5b81297b6bf8c9a6dedb23cf4c9223 April, thanks for ALL the organizing, and putting up w/ these photos... Who needs Palm Springs when you have El Cajon? Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d565d.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=ee3b005b5f4834c1edccf55c1c8443aa Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d5667.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=9f63fd022cf8f7bf72744014aec7efa4 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d556d.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=c314d848190bc707bfab1001ee343993 There was lots to eat and drink. John was kept busy behind the bar, slapping mint and pouring... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d55c1.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=1029777c34448fa95c1830493d0d524a Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d55e9.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=a7e11110069294e5948ba631f64037d6 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d55e1.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=1d8e94770a43b67fd5b72fe250a1e25c Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d5604.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=095a7fe42a533492987d6a7d4be19a6b The Lounge had tons of seating, so everyone got to relax and talk about the day's crawling... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d560c.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=371daf87fac7199feecddb3fb91a13ba Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d5631.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=4144856e3ba781252f4e06f10618d6cf Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d5628.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=7f65b9fce6c636613e5baaf3c15e4597 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d563a.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=6875e441b67d6bc3ca9a6dd0024cc8cb Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d55c7.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=ca7f6edc18ee98656b8308ea7ea342ae Right outside the Lounge Ted & Bamalamalu enjoyed watching the sunset... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d55b1.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=56df69664a73d29bef2d9f3d6120d4b6 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d5599.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=dc2ad9d2a101782c155ce02669d7d246 Derek & Brad: Spicy Zombie Sticks were fired up on the grill: Some guests kept themselves busy without any cocktails... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/76769/531d5578.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=cd661cc60adae3ce40552e3ffeb93fe2 Once again, thanks to all our hosts for your over the top hospitality and for showing all of the SD Ohana (and all of its guests) the love. Huge thanks to April for organizing all of this, I look forward to the next crawl! I look forward to seeing others' photos- I obviously missed a whole lot of people on the crawl. There WERE lots of out of focus photos which I didn't post up- which I'll just have to blame on all that rum.... Muchos mahalos, David / Tiki Ano |
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John Slinger
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Well the highly anticipated second San Diego Tiki Home Crawl was a great day. What an awesome time to spend with new and old Ohana groove'n and lounge'n. Elena and I were so happy to see everyone enjoying themselves at the Lookout Lounge. I was going to caption these photos but I think they speak for themselves. Especially after the 5 gallons of libations. I must say, ya'll were look'n good, all dappered and dolled out in your aloha threads. Honorable mention goes out to Vanessa for her brilliant dress. She lit up the day and the evening with it, I asked her if it had an on/off switch. The last tiki peeps hung out around the fire till about midnight. Wow, that was a good one. Thanks so much to DJ Glen Gorham for spinning the killer Tiki tunes. Also, to Tiki Roy for helping me at the bar and crafting the Midshipmen recipe (recipe below) and Tiki Pat for helping us prep and taking pictures. And a special thanks to Buzzy Meeker for making the awesome bar sign in short order. Thanks Chuck, Michael, Mike, Tim and Michelle for the kitchen prep. And Mike for grilling up the meat. And to April the queen of the SD Tiki Home Crawl, Thank you so much for putting the whole thing together once again. And to the other Hosts, good job! And I cannot forget to thank the Tiki Gods for the good weather, the previous weekend would've been a rough Crawl. Instead we had a picture-perfect day, literally. Aloha, Midshipman 1 oz Gold Rum Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531dea97.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=665eba237d943b0e59236f5893f232bb Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531dea8f.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=cc24ea2808b8b02b8827d0440a67a668 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531dea87.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=f486cd33642f9d8bd2d53a1a5d5d52b1 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531dedb8.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=f09e7f7a7c9fe97d8f4f8cd63f98061b Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531dedae.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=f07abb6ebe66c7db8819dc528d88490b Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531deda7.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=595a5245dcfefb70e1b5e3050eb7973d Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531ded9e.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=d439750c07e4536c467ea710e114a31c Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531ded95.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=cf28d11a34ed2be14d70fd0b7a8c142c Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531ded8d.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=f347a9f0cd908318d33469268027e33d Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531deac5.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=836d93b754fe95361c213c39880b5f98 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531ded84.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=d44b4adab7c51b50ca1f07b1686d3a7f Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531ded7c.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=7d1db4affd00e81befbac5a7ae197880 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531ded72.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=92b9cc640247ef0e18492a094e6c4b8f Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531defe6.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=60e653f7fcdfd2e33f1ebf77c34e9ef0 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531ded67.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=d28a2d85017da470532c021a3bcb981f Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531deb2a.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=6b2b48d6d2a301e5e8f1643b36e4851b Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531deb1f.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=657f4fcb39361f68003b82052d73a07f Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531deb07.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=ca93941c9a0f1deda637ca3cba4550f8 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531deafc.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=3b0573ca5bca798f50845c6dc7d385ff Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531dead9.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=ac0eeca8688fb9dfd571e8988859366f Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/22296/531deace.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=c3d8a57f52dc97a2911a8251e4db0315 |
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arriano
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03/10/2014
Had a GREAT time. Thanks to everyone involved |
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03/10/2014
We said it throughout the event and tried to personally thank each host but here it is again. Thanks to each host home and event organizers for such a nice Saturday. It was very apparent that each host put effort and time into some very interesting and tasty drinks, the appetizers at each home truly hit the spot and the other crawlers were a delight. Each of you has some inspiring design ideas in your home. Lots of potential at each stop. Thank You. Derek and Roxanne |
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03/10/2014
These crawls look like SOOOOOOOOOO much fun! I am (as usual) TOTALLY jealous! |
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Monkeyman
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03/11/2014
Our photos are on the South Pacific Room's Facebook Page. |
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03/14/2014
Muchos MAHALOS to all of our FINE HOSTS! Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/78460/53234db0.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=4910b0e433aacaa7918e69db13e34e57 |
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Thanks for all the great pictures everyone. Let's see more! |
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