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S sbmoor26 Member Joined: May 20, 2004 Posts: 1	S sbmoor26 Posted posted on Fri, May 21, 2004 7:17 AM Aloha, I'm sbmoor and a local of the DC area. I'm thinking about doing a Tiki Tour (bike tour) connecting all of the tiki bars here, though there were many more in my native state, Florida. Anyway, hola.
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Fri, May 21, 2004 10:21 PM sbmoor26, check out the Maryland/Virginia/DC Tiki Webpage for more info on your area, & maybe contact members Sabina, Johntiki, Turbogod & ikitnrev, among others.
RSM Red Sand Man Member Long Beach, Ca Joined: May 20, 2004 Posts: 2	RSM Red Sand Man Posted posted on Sat, May 22, 2004 4:13 AM Hello everyone, My name is Erick, AKA Red Sand Man, and I am an addict........to tiki that is. My addiction began in my teen years hanging out with a gang from the wrong side of the Pacific. It started off with what seemed like a harmless plate of spam and rice. Next thing I knew I had a small pile of slippahs outside my shack door. I was stealing away in the dark am hours in hopes to snag myself a few choice waves. On the road trips up and down the coast, as we passed liquour stores, bars, hotels, and apartment buildings with the polynesian/oceania/hawaiian theme. I would think to myself wouldn't it be cool to live there. Well as I grew up and began to assimilate into society I would have tiki binges......Taking a date to Sam's seafood for the show. Picking up the occasional mug or hapawood tiki and hiding it away in my closet so the girlfriend du jour wouldn't ask me "What are you keeping that tacky ugly thing for?" (My wife still says this, but at least she doesn't ditch them on me) For the longest time I believed that I was alone, that I was sick. Then I found Tiki Central,......and I realized that I was not alone. Thank You Tiki Central.
M MachTiki Tiki Socialite San Diego, CA Joined: Feb 16, 2004 Posts: 1369	M MachTiki Posted posted on Sat, May 22, 2004 8:12 AM Welcome to your new home Red Sand Man. We're here for ya.
MTH Mike the Headhunter Tiki Socialite Wastelands of western NC Joined: May 24, 2004 Posts: 190	MTH Mike the Headhunter Posted posted on Mon, May 24, 2004 10:27 AM Greetings all, I am mike and I am just joining TC. I have been collecting and scouring the mountains of western nc for 3 years. Looking forward to posting and questioning. Hasta whatever
JD Johnny Dollar Tiki Socialite Flyover, Missourah Joined: Oct 01, 2003 Posts: 3159	JD Johnny Dollar Posted posted on Mon, May 24, 2004 10:32 AM welcome aboard! feel free to post any photos of yer cooler stuff under "collecting tiki!" muchas thanks
TF Tiki Farmer Member West Des Moines, IA Joined: May 26, 2004 Posts: 2	TF Tiki Farmer Posted posted on Wed, May 26, 2004 12:40 AM Hello everyone! I have been monitoring the board for a little while but finally decided to join and post. I'm kind of in the wasteland of tiki in central Iowa, nothing within 6 hours. Doing my best in this town of red Mai Tai's to educate people about tiki. Thanks.
K kha_o Member Soon to be in Colorado Joined: Jul 30, 2003 Posts: 20	K kha_o Posted posted on Wed, May 26, 2004 2:45 AM I'm kind of in the wasteland of tiki in central Iowa, nothing within 6 hours. Doing my best in this town of red Mai Tai's to educate people about tiki. Thanks. I feel for you - I went to the U of Iowa in the early 90's and came to the conclusion that regular pilgramages to Chicago was the only cure for my Tiki needs. Had some luck in Iowa City with the junk stores finding mugs, but the drink of choice in IC is cheap beer (and lots of it).
C ChefMike Member Yellow Springs, Ohio Joined: May 26, 2004 Posts: 35	C ChefMike Posted posted on Wed, May 26, 2004 1:24 PM Hello All! So glad to have found this board.I live in the Dayton, Ohio area and was convinced that with the destruction of the Kahiki, that my link with Tiki was all but gone.
TT tiki teresa Member Topanga, CA Joined: May 27, 2004 Posts: 10	TT tiki teresa Posted posted on Thu, May 27, 2004 1:17 PM Hello! I just registered and posted a message in Collecting Tiki! Yay! I'm no longer just lurking here. I run a tiki/Hawaiiana store online, just moved to Southern California from the Bay Area, and pretty much love all things tropical. I recently tried to explain to someone how I got into tiki and realized that it must have been brewing for a long time - as a kid I lived a couple blocks up the street from the Tradewinds Motel (they had a really cool old neon sign with polynesian looking sailboats on it) and the Little Outrigger bar (must have driven past them 1000s of times). Plus, I used to go on surfing trips to Hawaii with my parents, so it's no wonder that palm tree dotted islands and rum drinks make me feel at home. :) Any tiki folks in the Pasadena area? Tiki Teresa
T TNTiki Member Knoxville, TN Joined: May 15, 2004 Posts: 464	T TNTiki Posted posted on Thu, May 27, 2004 8:21 PM [ Edited by: TNTiki on 2004-11-06 18:18 ]
T Tikiwahine Tiki Socialite Victoria, BC Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3295	T Tikiwahine Posted posted on Thu, May 27, 2004 9:35 PM Welcome to Tiki Central! Tiki Farmer ChefMike and tiki teresa! Cheers! :drink:
T TIKIJACK2001 Member Joined: May 27, 2004 Posts: 1	T TIKIJACK2001 Posted posted on Fri, May 28, 2004 7:16 AM Good day, All. I'm TIKIJACK. I'm new to this whole Tiki thing.... I kinda stumbled onto it while researching the latest request by my wife.... a Tiki Bar on our deck!!!! I was looking for photos and ideas and came across this site. All I can say is, "WOW!!" I'm starting to see why she is so Gung-Ho about this project!! There's no doubt in my mind that once you "Go Tiki," you never "Go Back!!" Here's the scenario: I am on a limited budget, to start, anyways. I'm sure the bars I've seen in your pictures weren't created overnight, they just keep growing and growing as you keep adding neat Tiki stuff. But I'm looking to start this project and have an "operational" bar by mid-summer. My questions to the group are this: #1: Where do I begin? #2: What features MUST I include to have a true Tiki Bar? Are there things that JUST CAN'T be omitted? Any input from you guys & gals would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks in advance!!
P PiPhiRho Tiki Socialite San Diego Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1032	P PiPhiRho Posted posted on Fri, May 28, 2004 11:42 AM Hello Tiki Teresa, I can't think off hand of any other of the regular hoiti toities who are specifically in Pasadena, but you are near the Bahooka. Bahooka is located nearby in Rosemead on Rosemead Blvd. at Lower Azusa Rd. You should consider joining us there on July 10 for the Von Franco "Night of Tiki" show. 7:30 PM. Bring business cards for your store.
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Fri, May 28, 2004 12:27 PM tiki teresa, I think Tiki Gardener is from the City of Poodles & I lived there through most of the '80s. My parents still live in Arcadia & I'm certain there're plenty of LA, SFV & SGV Hoity Toities who'll be happy to drop in if invited.
T TNTiki Member Knoxville, TN Joined: May 15, 2004 Posts: 464	T TNTiki Posted posted on Fri, May 28, 2004 2:42 PM [ Edited by: TNTiki on 2004-11-06 18:18 ]
P PiPhiRho Tiki Socialite San Diego Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1032	P PiPhiRho Posted posted on Fri, May 28, 2004 4:55 PM On 2004-05-28 14:42, TNTiki wrote: Hey PiPhiRho: I will be in Pasadena the week of July 4th. Is the Von Franco show private or can I come? Would love to go. No, I don't think it is private. Just show up. http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=8517&forum=4&10
B Barteld Member The Netherlands Joined: May 29, 2004 Posts: 23	B Barteld Posted posted on Sat, May 29, 2004 1:55 PM Hi there, I am from Holland, not much Tiki here. I just joined you guys, cuz i just started to gain interest in tiki (and googie, the jetsons style). I will be checking a lot, i also just started to make some tikistyle drawings, so ill may just be posting some of them. Greetings from Holland!
T TNTiki Member Knoxville, TN Joined: May 15, 2004 Posts: 464	T TNTiki Posted posted on Sun, May 30, 2004 1:38 AM [ Edited by: TNTiki on 2004-11-06 18:19 ]
T tomanikitiki Member Vancouver BC Joined: May 31, 2004 Posts: 28	T tomanikitiki Posted posted on Mon, May 31, 2004 4:43 PM Aloha from Vancouver BC New to this site, been TRYING to collect tiki stuff, as well as trying to build a tiki bar in our townhouse. Look forward to getting ideas from all of you.
T Tikiwahine Tiki Socialite Victoria, BC Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3295	T Tikiwahine Posted posted on Mon, May 31, 2004 4:54 PM Aloha and Welcome to Tiki Central tomanikitiki! I'm just across the straight from you, good to see another Canadian on board! Have fun with your bar build, you will find LOADS of info here. Don't forget to post some pictures! If you're able to travel, the Northwest Tiki Crawl is happening in Portland at the end of June!
T tomanikitiki Member Vancouver BC Joined: May 31, 2004 Posts: 28	T tomanikitiki Posted posted on Mon, May 31, 2004 5:07 PM Heard about that Wahine, was thinking about giving it a go
T tomanikitiki Member Vancouver BC Joined: May 31, 2004 Posts: 28	T tomanikitiki Posted posted on Mon, May 31, 2004 5:11 PM By the way thanks for the welcome....and are there any good places to pick up mugs on the Island?
T Tikiwahine Tiki Socialite Victoria, BC Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3295	T Tikiwahine Posted posted on Mon, May 31, 2004 5:13 PM I was really hoping to attend, but unfortunately I may be going to Hawaii on the 29th. Hopefully next year I'll be there!
T Tikiwahine Tiki Socialite Victoria, BC Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3295	T Tikiwahine Posted posted on Mon, May 31, 2004 5:17 PM Heh, you think I'll give away my best spots? :wink: I have the best luck in thrift stores. Capitol Iron downtown is full of all sorts of old nautical stuff, they have really cheap bamboo if you need it for your bar. (4" diameter pieces 8-12' long for $12)
T tomanikitiki Member Vancouver BC Joined: May 31, 2004 Posts: 28	T tomanikitiki Posted posted on Mon, May 31, 2004 5:19 PM Hmmmmm....Hawaii...Oregon...Hawaii....Oregon...choices choices, lol......that is a good price for the bamboo...too bad the ferry costs so much :)
T Tikiwahine Tiki Socialite Victoria, BC Joined: Apr 09, 2003 Posts: 3295	T Tikiwahine Posted posted on Mon, May 31, 2004 5:50 PM hehe, no kidding! There are a couple other Vancouver Tiki people on here...fartsatune, Travellin' Tiki & Velvet Ruby maybe some more lurkers...come out come out! :)
T TNTiki Member Knoxville, TN Joined: May 15, 2004 Posts: 464	T TNTiki Posted posted on Mon, May 31, 2004 7:48 PM [ Edited by: TNTiki on 2004-11-06 18:22 ]
DT Dolphin Tiki Member Ventura, CA Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 71	DT Dolphin Tiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 1, 2004 2:58 PM Hey Everyone!!! I'm not really new to Tiki Central, but for those of you who already know me, you're probably thinking, "Well, it's about time!!!" Yes, I finally registered! Z-Girl here. Y'all can continue to call me Z-Girl if you wish, but I will be posting as Dolphin Tiki. I figured posting in the introductions thread would be a good first start with this whole web forum thing. But look for my REAL first post in the main discussion area. Well, I guess it's official, I'm really a part of the group now! LoL
F Formikahini Tiki Socialite Houston, Texotica Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 1514	F Formikahini Posted posted on Tue, Jun 1, 2004 3:06 PM HEEEEY! Welcome (officially) Dolphin Z-Girl! Nice to have you 'round here! I always kinda thought of you as being here anyway, just cuz. But now you really ARE! Yaaaay! Miss F
V vartiki Member hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 1	V vartiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 1, 2004 10:52 PM HI everyone, I am new to this but I love everything about tiki
T Tiki-Toa Member Somewhere on Planet Tiki Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1012	T Tiki-Toa Posted posted on Wed, Jun 2, 2004 5:46 AM I know I am late doing this but ALOHA from the tropical paradise that is the land of cheese and beer, WISCONSIN!!
C cheekytiki Member The Haole Hut, London, UK Joined: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 1096	C cheekytiki Posted posted on Wed, Jun 2, 2004 6:01 AM Yeah,I'm another late entry, A big Hi from London to everybody
T Tiki-Toa Member Somewhere on Planet Tiki Joined: May 30, 2004 Posts: 1012	T Tiki-Toa Posted posted on Wed, Jun 2, 2004 2:37 PM To all you neewbies like me make sure you check out cheekytiki's website, and make sure to really explore TC (Tiki Central) I swear every time I come to spend time here I find someone or something new!!
N Nai'a Member da island of Pasadena :) Joined: Jun 04, 2004 Posts: 8	N Nai'a Posted posted on Fri, Jun 4, 2004 5:36 PM Aloha Nui! Looks like a great information cite as well as making new friends. I have enjoyed the many topics discussed and will be contributing to the discussions. I work with dolphins in my spare time, thus my name Nai'a (porpoise) and once lived in the islands.
O OnaTiki Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 24, 2003 Posts: 409	O OnaTiki Posted posted on Fri, Jun 4, 2004 6:25 PM Welcome, and hope you enjoy TC, it is a great ohana.
B bigbrotiki Tiki Socialite Tiki Island, above the Silverlake Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 11621	B bigbrotiki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 8, 2004 2:41 PM Who will be NUMBA 2000 !!? ...and what will they get?
M Moki Tiki Socialite San Diego Joined: Jun 08, 2004 Posts: 357	M Moki Posted posted on Tue, Jun 8, 2004 4:10 PM It's me.....It's me! I'm numba 2000. Yipee!! I'm the wife of OnaTiki. I've met several of the TC ohana at various events and look forward to meeting more. Aloha, :drink:
S Shipwreckjoey Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 29, 2002 Posts: 1794	S Shipwreckjoey Posted posted on Tue, Jun 8, 2004 7:19 PM Way to go Moki! Welcome aboard...see ya around the scorpion bowl.
MG MEAN GENE Member San Diego Joined: Jun 09, 2004 Posts: 389	MG MEAN GENE Posted posted on Thu, Jun 10, 2004 12:29 AM Hey everyone! I'm finally a registered user. My wife Lisa and I met a lot of you at our booth at Tiki Oasis Weekend. We had the glass floats and the limited edition serigraphs. I was the guy in the ukulele jam with a straw hat and no shirt on. This is actually my 2nd post, we just left a message about Mr. Tiki opening today in San Diego. See you Saturday! Thanks, Gene
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Thu, Jun 10, 2004 5:38 AM Welcome Mean Gene and Moki. Took you long enough. I'm sure you both will find your own favorite spot here to call home.
T TrickyTiki Member Lake Elsinore, CA Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 2	T TrickyTiki Posted posted on Thu, Jun 10, 2004 10:13 AM Hello All: I thought I would introduce myself. I just found this site today though a search and just had to join!!! I just love everything "TIKI" and Hawaiian. This will be the perfect place for me. I have been collecting tikis for about 4 years now finding them here and there. Anyway, I have to get back to looking over all the great info on this board. Wish I had found this place a while ago!!! See Ya
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Thu, Jun 10, 2004 11:23 AM Welcome Tricky Tiki, Glad you foundus or glad we found you. 4 Years collecting means you have a ton of pictures to share with us. Hurry, Can't wait. Come on in and stay awhile.
T TNTiki Member Knoxville, TN Joined: May 15, 2004 Posts: 464	T TNTiki Posted posted on Thu, Jun 10, 2004 2:32 PM [ Edited by: TNTiki on 2004-11-06 18:27 ]
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Thu, Jun 10, 2004 11:55 PM Hi everyone I am new to this but I love everything I have read here so far. I have been collecting tiki stuff for about four years. I love, love, Tiki. It is good to know I am not the only obsessed one. Love all the art work some of you have, maybe I will cerate one of my own soon. Yeah, thats it I am going to start right now.
TQ tiki queen Member formerly maui, now portland, oregon Joined: Jun 12, 2004 Posts: 22	TQ tiki queen Posted posted on Sat, Jun 12, 2004 8:35 PM Aloha, all...Maui's own Tiki Queen here. I'm new to this whole thing and beg for your patience. I'm an artist & tiki fan livin' the dream on Maui, and hope you'll go check out my web page: http://www.tikiqueenarts.com. Feel free to link to it, and let me hear from you! Mahalos... Tiki Queen
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Sun, Jun 13, 2004 12:32 PM tiki queen, I just saw all your art work, and read your stuff. Everything sounds real interesting. Your artwork was great. Hope you find a fun tiki bar there. What about TIKIS BAR & GRILL. I was there in Feb. it was daytime, but food was good and the drinks were ok..
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Sun, Jun 13, 2004 12:35 PM OOPS< sorry I didnt realize you are in another island. never mind .