Welcome...to Forbidden Island

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K Kon-Hemsby Member Andover, England Joined: Sep 17, 2003 Posts: 1287	K Kon-Hemsby Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 1:22 AM Another fantastic place to visit when I get across the pond. Sounds great. Well done for taking on this great venture and for taking us on this great adventure. Mahalo
C cheekytiki Member The Haole Hut, London, UK Joined: Mar 09, 2004 Posts: 1096	C cheekytiki Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 2:01 AM Congratulations guys, another reason to get back over the pond, any Idea when in April you're thinkin of opening as I may be coming through around the 15th.
G GatorRob Member Orlando Joined: Aug 20, 2004 Posts: 1784	G GatorRob Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 5:50 AM Great news and best of luck! It's thrilling to see people keeping the tiki spirit alive and bringing it to the masses. Well, the Alameda masses anyway.
MP mrs. pineapple Member Joined: May 12, 2003 Posts: 611	MP mrs. pineapple Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 6:15 AM ahhhhh, I'm SO disappointed you're not venturing back into the container shipping business :wink: Seriously, yippee. This is a win/win/win situation: we (NorCal) get yet another BB/Martiki/conga masterpiece collaboration, we (the Pineapples) live nearby, and Aunt Trish gets the opportunity to babysit the little pineapple MUCH more often! Congratulations fellers, it couldn't happen to a nicer bunch! xoxox mrs. p
TD Tiki Diablo Member socal Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1916	TD Tiki Diablo Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 9:43 AM KABOOOM! This place is gonna BLOOOW UUUP! (that's a good thing)
MM Molokai Mike Member the birthplace of the Mai Tai Joined: Jun 26, 2003 Posts: 513	MM Molokai Mike Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 10:03 AM Aloha ! A HUGE thanks to everyone for all the incredible replies and accolades. The TC Ohana are a very special bunch indeed!! Just a reminder to sign up on our mailing list ( http://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com) Those that do will be privy to promotional give-aways, possible VIP membership cards and of course, will receive an invitation to our Grand Opening...among other tiki-licious events. In fact, if you know folks in Alameda, get 'em to sign up as well. Mahalo [ Edited by: Conga Mike 2006-01-18 10:06 ]
E Erika Member N.J. (Philadelphia vicinity) Joined: Apr 24, 2003 Posts: 130	E Erika Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 10:05 AM And then "Forbidden Island East" will open up in Philadelphia when? :) Best of luck!
T Tiki-bot Member Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1345	T Tiki-bot Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 10:18 AM ...At the very least there should be one available computer that is hooked up to Tiki Central. I dunno, real tiki bars (imho) are devoid of any kind of LCD, Plasma, CRT, or HDTV screens. It would be nice if there were one place in the world where one or more of these did not reside.
F Formikahini Tiki Socialite Houston, Texotica Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 1514	F Formikahini Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 10:23 AM I could NOT be any more excited about this!! Ok, that's a big fat lie..... If I lived in Alameda OR if this were happening in Houston, THEN I could be more excited! But I can always use another excuse to make it out to California, though :) Congrats Martin and The Brothers Thanos! YAAAY!!! F
C Chongolio Member The Coast of Kauai Joined: Oct 02, 2002 Posts: 2765	C Chongolio Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 10:31 AM On 2006-01-18 10:18, Tiki-bot wrote: ...At the very least there should be one available computer that is hooked up to Tiki Central. I dunno, real tiki bars (imho) are devoid of any kind of LCD, Plasma, CRT, or HDTV screens. It would be nice if there were one place in the world where one or more of these did not reside. The computers ( all macs) wont be upstairs where anybody can see them. They will be downstairs in the covert california command, communication and cuban cigar center. Chongolio
BK Basement Kahuna Tiki Socialite Jawja Province, Isle of North America Joined: Oct 14, 2002 Posts: 3618	BK Basement Kahuna Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 10:40 AM That's the tops...congragulations! It's in the best hands possible, too! I smell first class, top knotch....
B bigbadtikidaddy Tiki Socialite Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 442	B bigbadtikidaddy Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 10:40 AM Martin- you were mighty calm cool & collected for it being your last night there. Now I know why! This is truly great news & the very best luck to you! yowza!!
H HelloTiki Member Kailua, Hawaii Joined: Jul 23, 2005 Posts: 440	H HelloTiki Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 10:57 AM We need a "Forbidden Island West-West" too. Congrats! Good....Now I have a good reason to go there and freeze my ass off!
MFM Man from Munkle Member Pacific Grove Joined: Apr 08, 2005 Posts: 19	MFM Man from Munkle Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 11:38 AM AWESOME !!!! Ok , I"m signing up to the mailing list so I can get in on the Grand Opening. Good Luck and most of all CHEERS ! Paul
TE Tangaroa Ed Member Massachusetts Joined: Jul 26, 2004 Posts: 57	TE Tangaroa Ed Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 12:31 PM Congratulations! I can't wait to check this place out when I get to SF this year! Good luck with the opening!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 12:37 PM Congrats to you all - looks like it will be amazing!!! I'll be in San Fran for a long weekend in early Feb, which will be too early to hit this fine new establishment - fortunately there are plenty of other Tiki places in the area to provide tropical libations & decor. I'll just have to visit again later in the year to be able to experience how amazing this place will be!
M martiki Official Mixologist http://www.smugglerscovesf.com Joined: Mar 29, 2002 Posts: 3059	M martiki Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 1:23 PM Mahalo again for all the kind words! My tiki mug runneth over.
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 2:42 PM On 2006-01-18 10:40, Basement Kahuna wrote: That's the tops...congragulations! It's in the best hands possible, too! I smell first class, top knotch.... BK, wanna move to California and work for Martin!?!? :)
T tikivixen Tiki Socialite Vallejo CA Joined: Aug 28, 2002 Posts: 726	T tikivixen Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 4:06 PM Forrrrmiiicaaaa....COME to FAN-uh, FORRRRBIDDEN ISLAND!!! Will any of the giveaways perhaps feature genuine Corinthian leather??? :lol:
M Monkeyman Tiki Socialite Vista, CA Joined: Mar 04, 2003 Posts: 2386	M Monkeyman Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 5:15 PM Can we guess that there will be featured TCer created drinks on the menu? [ Edited by: Monkeyman 2006-01-18 20:16 ]
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 5:36 PM On 2006-01-18 16:06, tikivixen wrote: Forrrrmiiicaaaa....COME to FAN-uh, FORRRRBIDDEN ISLAND!!! Will any of the giveaways perhaps feature genuine Corinthian leather??? Sorry, as someone in the auto business, I know that the Chrysler Cordoba was so popular that all the Corinths are now extinct!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7942	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Jan 18, 2006 11:14 PM Friggin' in the Riggin' Friggin' in the Riggin' Friggin' in the Riggin' and............ ....wait till April!!! Arrr! But in the meantime, visit All of the East Bay's many Tiki Bars. Damn. I think So. Cal. is gonna get beat here pretty soon. ( if not yet!)
C cynfulcynner Member Ocean Beach, San Francisco Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 1799	C cynfulcynner Posted posted on Thu, Jan 19, 2006 12:49 AM On 2006-01-18 00:49, Hakalugi wrote: At the very least there should be one available computer that is hooked up to Tiki Central. Just make sure it has a spill/vomit proof keyboard. The computer should be configured so that users can only connect to Tiki Central. Can you make the place a "Wi-Fi Free Zone" too? :D
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Thu, Jan 19, 2006 6:47 AM Can you make the place a "Wi-Fi Free Zone" too? :D If they want to.
SF Slacks Ferret Tiki Socialite Calgary Joined: Oct 02, 2003 Posts: 1395	SF Slacks Ferret Posted posted on Thu, Jan 19, 2006 8:35 AM Good luck! I hope to visit one day...
O OnaTiki Member San Diego, CA Joined: Nov 24, 2003 Posts: 409	O OnaTiki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 19, 2006 8:43 AM I feel a Tiki Magazine exclusive artice in your future. Congrats!!!
T tikiwinebear Member Santa Rosa, CA (Sonoma - wine country) Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 582	T tikiwinebear Posted posted on Thu, Jan 19, 2006 9:42 AM WOW! Another Bamboo Ben creation, and fantastic brains behind the whole concept. Can't wait! Congrats to you all! And to us in NorCal! How about a web cam hookup so the TC ohana who can't physically be there can tip a glass at home and still be part of the fun??
T tiki_kiliki Member Birmingham, AL Joined: Apr 01, 2002 Posts: 1046	T tiki_kiliki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 19, 2006 9:48 AM Congrats guys! I'm going to do everything possible to get to the Crawl this year and to celebrate with you!
S SES Member Joined: Sep 14, 2003 Posts: 992	S SES Posted posted on Thu, Jan 19, 2006 9:07 PM Congrats! This is so exciting. Hope everything goes smooth for you all! :) SES
H hewey Tiki Socialite Sydney, Australia Joined: Sep 14, 2004 Posts: 4283	H hewey Posted posted on Thu, Jan 19, 2006 9:43 PM Awesome news people! I would love to go there. Mapquest just told me Australia is bloody long way away, didnt even bother calculating it. Good luck, with that kind of all star team I reckon your gonna have a good time.
RND Rum Numb Davey Tiki Socialite Phoenix, AZ Joined: Jul 17, 2005 Posts: 204	RND Rum Numb Davey Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2006 7:19 AM You guys have to do a Pirate mug drink in honor of the hapless Raiders..your neighbors in the cellar of the AFC West and my team..sadly but loyally. A few names you could call it........ The Moss-quito (in honor of Randy Moss) The Mad Bomber (LaMonica) The Snake (Stabler) Bo's Hip Replacement (Bo Jackson) The Bitter Pill (Marcus Allen) PSL Painkiller (in honor of the blue collar Raider Nation, who pays the highest personal seat license in the NFL) The Bad Al (in honor of Al Davis) The Stork (Ted Hendricks) The Howie (Howie Long) The Tooz ( Matuszak RIP) Alzado's Steroid (Lyle Alzado RIP) Indestructable Otto (Jim Otto) Silver and Black (Silver and Dark Rum for the Nation) Just a few ideas for you, Gents..remember..their is always the A's. I will be there next football season to drink my Raider post game blues away (after Ricky's in San Leandro, of course!
S sweetpea Tiki Socialite Seattle Joined: Jan 14, 2003 Posts: 885	S sweetpea Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2006 2:03 PM Holy Makaroni!!! I'm behind, but I'm still gonna give big ol WOOOOHOOOO CONGRATS!!!!!!! Pea
P pablus Tiki Socialite www.thecrazedmugs.com Joined: Jul 23, 2003 Posts: 2163	P pablus Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2006 3:22 PM Fantastic news. I look forward even more to my next trip to the Bay. Ummm, are you guys gonna have falernum? :wink:
B bongofury Grand Member (6 years) Ventura County Joined: Oct 15, 2002 Posts: 1565	B bongofury Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2006 4:53 PM Congratulations to Mike, Manny, and Martin and all involved. Sounds like a slice of tropical heaven. The Doug Horne version I have an original One Sheet poster from the 1959 "Forbidden Island" movie that I would be happy to donate if you would like to have it, just send me a PM or email.
M martiki Official Mixologist http://www.smugglerscovesf.com Joined: Mar 29, 2002 Posts: 3059	M martiki Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2006 5:58 PM Wow! Never saw that before! Great minds think alike, Doug.
C cynfulcynner Member Ocean Beach, San Francisco Joined: Mar 24, 2002 Posts: 1799	C cynfulcynner Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2006 10:20 PM On 2006-01-20 07:19, Rum Numb Davey wrote: You guys have to do a Pirate mug drink in honor of the hapless Raiders. Just a few ideas for you, Gents..remember..their is always the A's. Having a cocktail named after a local team is a great idea, if you're running a SPORTS BAR.
T Tiki-bot Member Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1345	T Tiki-bot Posted posted on Sat, Jan 21, 2006 9:05 AM Having a cocktail named after a local team is a great idea, if you're running a SPORTS BAR. Oooh! I have a great idea: We'll open our own bar and make it sports-themed! Imagine, team banners all over the wood panel walls; football helmets & giant screen tv's everywhere - even the bathroom! And busty waitresses and free peanuts and sports trophies lining the barback! And drinks named after every sports team ever (we'll keep the bartender duties simple by just making them all long island iced teas with different swizzles). I can't believe no one's thought of it before.
H Humuhumu Member San Francisco Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 3691	H Humuhumu Posted posted on Sat, Jan 21, 2006 1:41 PM We paid a visit to Palo Alto Trader Vic's last night, to check out the pre-remodel bar one last time... I really hope they take a cue from the San Francisco Trader Vic's and 86 the damned TV at the bar. It really killed the mood. Thankfully, come April I won't care! Are we there yet?! Thanks also for all the kind words re: the website -- Hanford & Martin did the logo, but I got to draw the flotsam & jetsam for the background -- my first drawing in at least five years! I'm very rusty, but I'm really happy with how it turned out. A reminder -- be sure to sign up for the mailing list: http://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com
F freddiefreelance Member San Diego, Ca. Joined: Feb 15, 2003 Posts: 3006	F freddiefreelance Posted posted on Sat, Jan 21, 2006 5:18 PM On 2006-01-20 16:53, bongofury wrote: I have an original One Sheet poster from the 1959 "Forbidden Island" movie that I would be happy to donate if you would like to have it, just send me a PM or email. I was looking for an image of the poster & found these: Rev. Dr. Frederick J. Freelance, Ph.D., D.F.S [ Edited by: freddiefreelance 2006-01-21 17:19 ]
M midnite Member 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 1230	M midnite Posted posted on Sat, Jan 21, 2006 6:29 PM So, Forbidden Island is full of gay pirates, armed monkeys, and man-eating sharks? Put some Creedence in the juke and I am so there! midnite..."pirates, monkeys, and sharks..Oh MY!"
H hanford_lemoore Tiki Socialite Tiki Central Joined: Mar 23, 2002 Posts: 1899	H hanford_lemoore Posted posted on Sat, Jan 21, 2006 6:50 PM On 2006-01-20 22:20, cynfulcynner wrote: Having a cocktail named after a local team is a great idea, if you're running a SPORTS BAR. I actually don't think it's a bad idea if the drink is tropical in taste and in name, so as to not needlessly rock the boat of sports-clueless Tikiphiles. "The Bitter Pill" sounds like a drink name that might have shown up on a Trader Vic's menu next to "The Stinker".
MP mrs. pineapple Member Joined: May 12, 2003 Posts: 611	MP mrs. pineapple Posted posted on Sat, Jan 21, 2006 9:45 PM Some of my best friends are Raider fans, really, but personally, I think I'd steer clear of a bar with even the slightest nod towards the Raider nation. IMHO. Also, the Oakland Coliseum has the worst interpretation of a Mai Tai ever, it's an abomination! I can only imagine the chaos that will ensue if an A's or Raider's fan wanders in and orders a Mai Tai thinking they'll get something like the one served in the foot long plastic barbell at the Coliseum, mayhem I tells ya! Anyway - We're looking forward to seeing the Island! xoxox mrs. pineapple
TR Tiki Royale Member The Aloha Room in Beautiful Belmont, CA! Joined: Dec 06, 2002 Posts: 891	TR Tiki Royale Posted posted on Sun, Jan 22, 2006 12:33 AM Hmmmm... Yes, I think that in order to to stay safely away from any misconceptions (real or imagined) that the Forbidden Island might nod, cavort or otherwise give creedance (not the clearwater variety) to tha' Raidah's or their beloved Nation, the location of said Island should be moved to Belmont. Yes, Beautiful Belmont indeed! Aloha, :tiki:
SF Swamp Fire Member Long Beach, CA Joined: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 1203	SF Swamp Fire Posted posted on Mon, Jan 23, 2006 9:49 AM Congratulations guys! Can't wait to visit the Forbidden Island. The color version of the painting I did. I would love to donate one of my limited edition prints if you guys are interested. PM me your address.
MT Mai Tai Tiki Socialite Exotic Isle of Alameda Joined: Mar 21, 2004 Posts: 1438	MT Mai Tai Posted posted on Mon, Jan 23, 2006 2:02 PM On 2006-01-21 09:05, Tiki-bot wrote: Oooh! I have a great idea: We'll open our own bar and make it sports-themed! Imagine, team banners all over the wood panel walls; football helmets & giant screen tv's everywhere - even the bathroom! And busty waitresses and free peanuts and sports trophies lining the barback! And drinks named after every sports team ever (we'll keep the bartender duties simple by just making them all long island iced teas with different swizzles). I can't believe no one's thought of it before. DUDE!!! Throw some Buffet and Creed on the Jukebox, and I AM SO THERE!!! Genius, Tiki-bot, pure genius!!!
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Mon, Jan 23, 2006 4:50 PM Martiki better put "The Tiki TIki Stomp" on the Juke box-PLUS it is on sale right now!! Drew`s Famous - Kon Tiki Luau Party Music at Overstock.com http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PRODUCT&PROD_ID=1658232&cid=64666&fp=F Sell out risk is very high!
T Tiki-bot Member Joined: Jun 24, 2002 Posts: 1345	T Tiki-bot Posted posted on Mon, Jan 23, 2006 5:30 PM That's the strangest mix ever - a bunch of 70s AOR hits and 4 "tiki" songs thrown in. PARRR-TAAAAY! It also suggests that buyers of "Drew`s Famous - Kon Tiki Luau Party Music" might also like the soundtrack to Brokeback Mountain. ???
M mrsmiley Tiki Socialite Las Vegas, NV Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 3197	M mrsmiley Posted posted on Mon, Jan 23, 2006 5:50 PM On 2006-01-23 17:30, Tiki-bot wrote: That's the strangest mix ever - a bunch of 70s AOR hits and 4 "tiki" songs thrown in. PARRR-TAAAAY! It also suggests that buyers of "Drew`s Famous - Kon Tiki Luau Party Music" might also like the soundtrack to Brokeback Mountain. ??? Ain't that the truth, pardner!

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