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I did a search and found nothing on this subject. I can easily edit/delete if I'm needlessly starting a new thread. Front Lawn,Bishop Museum, Honolulu, November,2013 Waikiki, Halloween,November, 2013 Tiki and Banyan tree, International Marketplace, Honolulu, November, 2013 Hanalei Town,Kauai, November, 2013 Kamokila village, Wailua Valley, Kauai, November, 2013 Colocasia after a rain, the “jungle” area of my backyard,La Mirada,Ca, November, 2013 Looking forward to seeing your submissions! [ Edited by: nui 'umi 'umi 2013-11-21 17:52 ] |
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11/22/2013
Nice idea. Here is that same light in my house. American airlines tiki with a Bosko tiki as well. This would make a nice screen saver. |
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8FT Tiki
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11/22/2013
I love this photo so much I use it in my TC avatar. This 8FT tiki originally resided at the Kona Kai in Kansas City, MO I once was lost..... [ Edited by: 8FT Tiki 2013-11-22 15:12 ] |
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11/23/2013
Nice pix tikiskip-lamps ain’t bad either!? [ Edited by: nui 'umi 'umi 2013-12-02 19:56 ] |
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11/23/2013
Great photos everyone. I'm no photographer by a long shot but here are a couple of my favorites that I have taken. The first is a vintage tiki from the Mai Kai Lounge in Tecumseh Mi. from my expedition a few years ago. It's gone now. This is a photo of a vintage velvet that hangs in my home bar the Hukilau Lounge. |
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11/23/2013
Uncle trav any idea on what happen to the Mai Kai Lounge artifacts? |
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uncle trav
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11/23/2013
Mudbone, I wish I did but I don't have a clue. To far from my house to check on it from time to time. |
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VanTiki
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11/24/2013
Great thread! Here is a pic I snapped a few weeks ago at Haleiwa Joe's in Haiku Gardens. It screams "mysterious Polynesian jungle adventure" to me! |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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11/24/2013
Very nice pix Uncle T and Van. |
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hang10tiki
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12/02/2013
Last week |
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AceExplorer
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12/02/2013
Very nice. You're making us all jealous! |
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Thurston Howell IV
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12/02/2013
Some pics from a trip to the Islands of love (well according to Elvis)a few years ago. Firstly, at the Hawaiana on Oahu, now long gone: Another tiki in the gardens at the Sheraton Kauai: Bar stools at the Tahiti Nui, Kauai: Sunset at the Royal Hawaiian Surf Bar: A view of the Royal Hawaiian from the Waikiki Circle Hotel (built in 1962 and in the opening shots of Blue Hawaii): and finally, Mitzi the Tiki Cat in our garden at home: |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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12/03/2013
Nice pix TH the forth! The bar-stools at Tahiti Nui remind me that Tiki Iniki has nuttin on Tahiti Nui. Luv dat place! |
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Kenike
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12/03/2013
Here's a couple of lovely ladies I had the pleasure of photographing at the Mai Kai: |
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12/04/2013
[ Edited by: ThreeTikis 2016-01-31 17:22 ] |
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12/04/2013
I need to go through all my pics from when i visited in August 2012 but here is one. Myself with two fantastic gentlemen who took me under their wings and showed me a great time while i was there. Myself, Tiki Vato and the creator of this thread, nui 'umi 'umi. |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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12/04/2013
You have excellent taste Robbie. Ha! |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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01/10/2014
Honeymooning menehunes. |
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Kanu
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01/12/2014
I've always liked this twilight photo that I took of Humphrey's Half Moon Inn. |
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Kiwi Steve
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01/12/2014
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nui 'umi 'umi
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01/16/2014
Nice pix Kanu and Kiwi! Keep em coming folks |
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tikicoma
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01/16/2014
The last tiki at Diamond Head Apt's. Lacey, WA. |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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01/17/2014
Tikicoma, A great pic and a caption like your post leaves me wanting more-what’s the scoop on the Diamond-head apt’s and how did you get “involved” |
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Unga Bunga
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01/19/2014
San Francisco Tiki Crawl V (morning after) |
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VampiressRN
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01/19/2014
LOL UB...only you could tie that craziness to the aloha spirit...love it!!! |
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01/19/2014
I still have a fascination with the El Cortez Hotel in San Diego. Used to play on the walkway and get rides up and down in the glass elevator. My tie in here is to cocktails...as a kid had my first Shirley Temple in the Sky Room in a fancy stemmed cocktail glass with a maraschino cherry garnish. I have been enamored of fancy schmancy cocktails ever since. El Cortez Apartment Hotel was a landmark hotel in San Diego, California. Built from 1926 to 1927, the El Cortez was the tallest building in San Diego when it opened. It sits atop a hill at the north end of Downtown San Diego, where it dominated the city skyline for many years. From its opening in 1927 through the 1950s, it was the most glamorous apartment-hotel in San Diego. The large "El Cortez" sign, which is illuminated at night, was added in 1937 and could be seen for miles. In the 1950s, the world's first outside glass elevator and the first motorized moving sidewalk were built at the El Cortez. During the late 1960s and 1970s, the El Cortez fell on harder times. The El Cortez closed as a hotel in 1978 when it was purchased by evangelist Morris Cerullo to serve as an evangelism school. Cerullo sold the property in 1981, and the El Cortez was threatened with demolition until the San Diego Historic Site Board designated it as a historic site in 1990. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Many of the original elements remain in place, though substantial interior modifications have been made. The building is the 28th tallest building in San Diego, based on its height of 310 ft (94 m). |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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01/20/2014
Vamp, |
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VampiressRN
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01/20/2014
Sadly the "travelator" was removed and the glass elevator no longer exists. I was thrilled when they did not tear down the building. My parents owned an apartment house on Cedar street which was about a block and a half behind the El Cortez, so we used to check out the place whenever we were on that property getting an apartment ready for rent. I still remember the gorgeous art deco carpeting in the lobby...it was breath taking. In the 60's me and my sister and a couple of friends went to an event in one of the conference rooms put on by Yardley...Twiggy walked the run way and we got free make up (including "Slicker" lipstick). But the most fun thing was my family got dressed up and went to the Sky Room and I got that Shirley Temple...it was magical. |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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01/20/2014
Awesome Vamp! What sweet memories you must have. |
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Kiwi Steve
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01/20/2014
Didn't the El Cortez get converted to condos? They did keep the external part of the building vintage. I drive past it all the time, but I haven't actually been in it... |
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01/20/2014
It is condos now, at least partially. I actually saw an episode of one of those house hunting TV shows recently where the buyer looked at a condo there (but actually bought in North Park.) |
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01/21/2014
The historic El Cortez, designed by Walker & Eisen Architects, has become a treasured landmark in Downtown San Diego since its completion in 1927. Built on the site of Ulysses S. Grant, Jr.’s former home, El Cortez originally opened with 85 apartment suites and 32 hotel rooms. After enduring the Great Depression, failed business ventures, and neglect, El Cortez was resurrected on July 25, 1990 when the City of San Diego’s Historic Site Board designated it as “historic.” The J. Peter Block Companies worked to restore the historical elements in order to bring the El Cortez to modern standards. The amenities now include two sun terraces, a refitted 1950′s pool, indoor spa, and a gym. A terrace and the Don Room are available for private functions. One-bedrooms range from approximately 664 to 820 square feet, and the two-bedrooms range from 880 to 1523 square feet. Most residences have high ceilings and characteristics reminiscent of Spanish Renaissance Revival Architecture. Location: 702 Ash Street |
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VampiressRN
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01/21/2014
This is one of my favorite pictures as it shows my Tiki that used to live at the now defunct Trader Vics in San Francisco. |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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01/24/2014
How big izzat cool dude Vamp? [ Edited by: nui 'umi 'umi 2014-01-23 23:33 ] |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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01/25/2014
Rear entrance to “Minnie’s, Modesto California. Definitely worth a visit. |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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02/14/2014
The“Hali Kalani,” Apt’s, Whittier Ca |
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02/14/2014
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nui 'umi 'umi
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02/15/2014
Nice line-up Hilda! Not your usual suspects. Interesting pic-keep em coming |
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02/26/2014
Sure sign of Spring- Puffers coming out of TikiVato’s and Rosemary’s garden. Note; “tikitanker “aka Nui 'Umi 'Umi [ Edited by: tikitanker2 2014-02-25 16:52 ] |
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02/26/2014
[ Edited by: tikitanker2 2014-02-26 01:02 ] |
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tikicoma
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02/26/2014
This is what happens when your kids don't find all the easter eggs. You've been warned! |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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02/28/2014
Here at last! Heavy Rain in L A. Mahalo Lono! |
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8FT Tiki
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02/28/2014
Glad you are getting rain. Did your little friend there in the 2nd photo follow you home??? |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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02/28/2014
Good eye 8ft! He lives close by but he’s in bad health. Almost cracked in half and termite ridden. I got him from the street maint .guys as he was about to get a ride to the “trash heap”. My initial plan was to use him as a template/model for a new one but finding wood of that dimension is near impossible. My bro in law said he would glue some lumber together for me but he is not in good health either so we’ll see. |
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8FT Tiki
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03/01/2014
Thanks, I guess it's the urban archaeologist in me. As far as finding wood to make one. Brother, that's easy. Get an old used railroad tie and cut it to the desired length. The rest is just sawing and drilling. But be careful because some ties have metal supports in them. Be brave and try it! |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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03/01/2014
Mahalo 8ft! |
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nui 'umi 'umi
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04/01/2014
Spring in SoCal. |
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04/02/2014
Family photo. 2012.
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