The Rendezvous - new website & MUGS!

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C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sat, Sep 8, 2007 6:08 PM Here's a bit to whet your appetite - or maybe, I should say, to make you THIRSTY???? The Rendez'vous Mugs are FINALLY HERE!!! YO HO HO & A BOTTLE OF RUM!!!! THE ZOMBIE AND........THE GRAVEDIGGER I'll be listing them on EBay this coming week on behalf of The Rendez'vous & these are AWESOME mugs!!! We'll be putting up for auction the very FIRST batch of mugs over the coming weeks. Each is limited to 150. They come with a signed, numbered card with Mike’s very own recipe, and each mug is also stamped on the bottom “The Rendezvous - Kenosha, WI”. AND - The ZOMBIE will be produced in different glazes over time - this is the glaze for the first batch. Keep an eye out for the other glazes, too. The Rendez’vous is a Tiki Bar located in Kenosha, Wisconsin - just between Chicago and Milwaukee. It’s our little Tiki island in the brrrrr……cold Midwest. These mugs were hand-sculpted by Mike, one of the owners of The Rendez’vous, and are being locally handmade in Kenosha in small batches. These are the mugs that James Teitelbaum talked about in the 2nd Edition of Tiki Road Trip on Page 287. [ Edited by: croe67 2007-09-25 19:28 ] [ Edited by: croe67 2009-02-01 08:37 ]
TM Tipsy McStagger Tiki Socialite HELL Joined: Nov 21, 2004 Posts: 3685	TM Tipsy McStagger Posted posted on Sat, Sep 8, 2007 6:57 PM too late!! I went there and got the mugs myself in person!! ..and no, those garnishes are not just for showing off the mug...they really do have that much fruit, greenery and stuff in them when they serve them... [ Edited by: Tipsy McStagger 2007-09-08 18:59 ]
K kingstiedye Tiki Socialite sackatomato Joined: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 1399	K kingstiedye Posted posted on Sun, Sep 9, 2007 10:28 AM very cool mugs. the zombie looks like it just stepped out of a lord of the rings movie.
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Sun, Sep 9, 2007 5:47 PM I love the Zombie. Looks like Tipsy got the evil critters. Looking forward to snagging one in the future though.
S SouthBamaTiki Member Mobile, Alabama Joined: Oct 09, 2006 Posts: 138	S SouthBamaTiki Posted posted on Sun, Sep 9, 2007 6:53 PM Love the Gravedigger!! Gotta have one of those when you put them up for auction. Will you be posting a link here?
B Bogielocks Tiki Socialite Mansfield, MA Joined: Feb 11, 2007 Posts: 353	B Bogielocks Posted posted on Sun, Sep 9, 2007 10:48 PM Those are soooooo cool looking. Can't wait to you post the auction..
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 7:17 AM On 2007-09-09 18:53, SouthBamaTiki wrote: Love the Gravedigger!! Gotta have one of those when you put them up for auction. Will you be posting a link here? Yep! I'll be posting links to the first ebay auctions here this week. & the EBay seller ID is The_Rendezvous Mahalo for your interest!!!
T tikibars Tiki Socialite Aku Hall, Chicago Joined: Apr 11, 2002 Posts: 2034	T tikibars Posted posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 3:35 PM Glad these are finally out there. I remember Mike showing us designs about a year ago; he has such energy and enthusiasm, it's cool to see them finally arriving. Make sure you post the Ebay link, Croe!
T tedtiki Member Sunny Springfield Illinois Joined: Nov 06, 2004 Posts: 333	T tedtiki Posted posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 4:30 PM I got a sneak peek at the Hot Rod Hula Hop 3. They are even better looking in person.
T Tabu Tiki Socialite Port Hope, Ont. Joined: Sep 07, 2004 Posts: 142	T Tabu Posted posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 5:52 PM Wicked mugs. So cool. Great looking bar as well.
E exotica59 Member Joined: Oct 17, 2004 Posts: 483	E exotica59 Posted posted on Mon, Sep 10, 2007 7:04 PM Oh man those are so cool! I've seen em up close, and they are incredible! Great mugs and a great bar!
HB hala bullhiki Member champaign,illinois Joined: Nov 26, 2002 Posts: 592	HB hala bullhiki Posted posted on Tue, Sep 11, 2007 4:35 PM cant wait!great place, great mugs!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Sep 11, 2007 8:21 PM Here you go - NUMBER 1 of each mug is now up on EBAY for your buying pleasure: The GRAVEDIGGER: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320157586745&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011 The ZOMBIE: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320157583829&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Tue, Sep 11, 2007 8:44 PM OK...nobody else better get that Zombie...he is MINE...MINE I tell you!!!!
CA crazy al Tiki Socialite CA Joined: Jun 25, 2002 Posts: 1876	CA crazy al Posted posted on Tue, Sep 11, 2007 9:05 PM CrazzzzzzzzzzzzzzY!!! man Crazy!!
T tiki-lee Member Joined: Sep 03, 2006 Posts: 52	T tiki-lee Posted posted on Thu, Sep 13, 2007 2:25 PM I saw the zombie mug at TO7 when room crawling. This is an exact copy of a Halloween candle that I have had for a couple years.
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sun, Sep 16, 2007 8:07 AM These great ZOMBIE & GRAVEDIGGER mug auctions for the #1 of each mug are up TONIGHT!!!
H Hiphipahula Tiki Socialite The Valley! Joined: May 27, 2006 Posts: 2451	H Hiphipahula Posted posted on Mon, Sep 17, 2007 10:16 PM BAM! Bad to the Bone!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Wed, Sep 19, 2007 7:02 AM Thanks to everyone for helping out the Rendezvous with your bids on the number 1 mugs!! &, IN HONOR OF TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY........ Get your ZOMBIE & GRAVEDIGGER mugs her so that you have something nice & pirate like to put yer Grog in: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320160154905&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320160152532&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011 Happy Bidding & Thanks, again!!!! ARRRRRRRRRRRRRR...... [ Edited by: croe67 2007-09-19 07:18 ]
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sun, Sep 23, 2007 8:25 AM The auctions for #2 of each mug end TONIGHT!! :)
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Sep 25, 2007 7:46 PM OK - So do you wanna see more of the Rendezvous than just the few pictures posted at the beginning of this thread??? Now's your chance, as the Rendezvous is being featured on an episode of TV show!! Here's the scoop: The show is called tapouT on a network called Versus, which is a boxing, ultimate fighting network from what I understand. This all came about through the fact that the bouncer (nice guy, by the way) at the Rendezvous is an ultimate fighter & one particular episode of the show is about him. His name is Rob Roy. The crew filmed in the bar for 3 hours & it didn't all end up on the cutting room floor. :) You'll get to see a good amount of the bar in a part of the episode. So if you want to see more of what the Rendezvous is like, check out the "Rob Roy" episode (#8) of tapouT!! Oh, and the Gravedigger & Zombie mugs also get some nice exposure in the episode :) :) It is on air next on Oct 2nd & 3rd - and also later in October as well - here's the schedule: http://www.versus.com/nw/article/view/37851/?tf=tapout.tpl&catID=79 &, oh yeah - # 3 of both mugs are up on EBay. Next week will be a week "off" for the autions, so get 'em now :) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320162903658&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320162900829&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
M MakeDaMug Member behind a cluttered desk Joined: Mar 28, 2002 Posts: 1183	M MakeDaMug Posted posted on Wed, Sep 26, 2007 4:34 PM I was at a buddy's house the other night while in Seattle and he said to me "I hope you don't mind but I'm gonna swap a couple of your mugs for these new Zombie & Coffin mugs" to which I said no problem. Now in seeing them... anybody wanna trade w/me!!! These are OUTRAGEOUS!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Oct 9, 2007 7:56 PM OK - after a week off - we've got the Gravedigger & Zombie mugs back up on EBay for you bidding pleasure. The Zombie has a darker glaze than the initial ones we sold on EBay - black, with a bit of green thrown in - so check'em out. They're "OUTRAGEOUS" as MakeDaMug pointed out :) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320168652932&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320168651693&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
B BambooLodge Tiki Socialite Just up the road from AO Hawaiian Hideout! Joined: Feb 09, 2003 Posts: 677	B BambooLodge Posted posted on Wed, Oct 10, 2007 7:25 AM We were at the Rendezvous this past weekend and got to see these in person. The photos just don't do these justice(no offense), they are really well made and the detail is incredible. Pick one of these bad ass mugs up before they're gone!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Wed, Oct 10, 2007 8:02 AM Thanks for the kind words, BambooLodge :) You're right - it's hard to capture in pictures how detailed the sculpt is on these mugs - they are really very detailed & you can really tell that they are custom-made, small-batch mugs that are each individually custom painted.
T Tiki_God Member Raleigh, North Carolina Joined: Jan 26, 2006 Posts: 45	T Tiki_God Posted posted on Wed, Oct 10, 2007 12:14 PM On 2007-10-10 08:02, croe67 wrote: Thanks for the kind words, BambooLodge :) You're right - it's hard to capture in pictures how detailed the sculpt is on these mugs - they are really very detailed & you can really tell that they are custom-made, small-batch mugs that are each individually custom painted. Creo67, I was just wondering when you say painted, do you mean you painted the glazes on or did you use some other kind of paint. I am just getting into ceramics and was curious. Thanks and love your work! :tiki:
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Wed, Oct 10, 2007 1:07 PM Creo67, I was just wondering when you say painted, do you mean you painted the glazes on or did you use some other kind of paint. I am just getting into ceramics and was curious. yes - painting the GLAZES on - it may not be the technical term, since I'm not actually doing the "painting" - Mike, the mug designer & bar owner applying the glazes, etc. & I'm just helping him out on getting the word out about his mugs because he is computer-less. AND because I want the Rendez'vous to succeed & be open for many years to come :) Thanks for likeing the mugs - they are really very cool :)
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Fri, Oct 12, 2007 1:13 PM Here's the Zombie with the 2nd Glaze - it's got a lot more Black in it than the previous ones, and a little touch of gerren here & there - to show off all of the crevices in his hideous Zombie face :wink: This is the version that's up on EBay this week - happy bidding to you all :) & the GraveDigger & the Zombie at the Rendez'vous on one of their mug shelves:
T tikiskip Grand Member (8 years) Joined: Nov 26, 2005 Posts: 5994	T tikiskip Posted posted on Sat, Oct 13, 2007 6:06 AM I have seen the GRAVEDIGGER mug and it is AWESOME!!!!! Just in time for halloween.
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sun, Oct 14, 2007 11:35 AM These auctions are finishing-up tonight :) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320168652932&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320168651693&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Oct 16, 2007 8:01 PM The next auctions are UP!! Thanks for all of the interest in these great mugs!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320171360780&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320171356936&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sun, Oct 21, 2007 11:42 AM This week's auctions end TONIGHT! Bid early & often :)
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Thu, Oct 25, 2007 9:08 PM Number 7 of each is up now - thanks for everyone's interest in these awesome mugs!!!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESEX:IT&item=320174000721&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESEX:IT&item=320174004407&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sun, Oct 28, 2007 7:34 AM On 2007-10-25 21:08, croe67 wrote: Number 7 of each is up now - thanks for everyone's interest in these awesome mugs!!!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESEX:IT&item=320174000721&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESEX:IT&item=320174004407&_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI This week's auctions are ending TONIGHT - Think of having these Spooky Coffins & Creepy Zombies in your home bar.....!!!!!!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Oct 30, 2007 8:34 PM HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVE - Sounds like a perfect day to bid on a Zombie or Gravedigger mug :) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320176809349&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320176804917&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sun, Nov 4, 2007 7:41 AM BUMP The auctions for the #8 GRAVEDIGGER & ZOMBIE mugs from the Rendez'vous in Kenosha, Wisconsin end today :) Add some cool Midwestern tiki mugs to your collection - they are really beautifully made!!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Nov 27, 2007 7:43 AM Aloha!! The Rendezvous has put up a couple more ZOMBIE & GRAVEDIGGER mugs up on ebay for your Christmas Buying pleasure. Whether a present for a friend or relative, or a little git for yourself, who wouldn't want these under the tree?!?!? & these are the lucky number 13 mugs of each design. & here's the #13 GRAVEDIGGER - with it's very own special Gravedigger Cocktail recipe: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320188266232&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 The ZOMBIE has a cool, NEW grey-ish glaze - limited to only 5 of this glaze that were made!! It gives the Zombie a nice dead-pan look (like all Zombies should have, right??) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320188266232&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 Get 'em now, as we'll soon be taking a break on sales of these babies until February! Mahaloz from The Rendez'vous!!!!!!
D debbiedotikito Member NorCal. Way North. Cow Country! Joined: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 26	D debbiedotikito Posted posted on Thu, Nov 29, 2007 9:54 PM Just wanted to let everyone know that I just got back with a few of my friends from the Rendezvous. We had the best time. The drinks are strong and tasty. Mike the owner came over to chat and showed us pictures of his awesome Voodoo Dr. Halloween costume. As soon as you walk in the place it puts you a great state of mind. The decorations and the staff are GREAT. So if you happen to be in the area go there. So thanks to everyone at the Rendezvous for making my 3yr wedding anniversary memorable even though my husband is in Iraq. On 2007-09-08 18:08, croe67 wrote: Here's a bit to whet your appetite - or maybe, I should say, to make you THIRSTY???? The Rendez Mugs are FINALLY HERE!!! YO HO HO & A BOTTLE OF RUM!!!! THE ZOMBIE AND........THE GRAVEDIGGER I'll be listing them on EBay this coming week on behalf of The Rendez & these are AWESOME mugs!!! We'll be putting up for auction the very FIRST batch of mugs over the coming weeks. Each is limited to 150. They come with a signed, numbered card with Mike’s very own recipe, and each mug is also stamped on the bottom “The Rendezvous - Kenosha, WI”. AND - The ZOMBIE will be produced in different glazes over time - this is the glaze for the first batch. Keep an eye out for the other glazes, too. The ’ is a Rendez Bar located in Kenosha, Wisconsin - just between Chicago and Milwaukee. It’s our little Rendez island in the vous……cold Midwest. These mugs were hand-sculpted by Mike, one of the owners of The Rendez’Rendez, and are being locally handmade in Kenosha in small batches. These are the mugs that James Teitelbaum talked about in the 2nd Edition of vous Road Trip on Page 287. [ Edited by: croe67 2007-09-25 19:28 ]
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Dec 4, 2007 9:55 PM With 2 more weeks of auctions that can be guaranteed for Christmas delivery with quick payment, so get your bids in! I give you #14 in the ZOMBIE & GRAVEDIGGER series..... The ZOMBIE is one of the 5 existing in this grey-tone glaze: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320192134969&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 & here's your GRAVEDIGGER link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320192160405&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 Thanks so much for everyone's interest in these great mugs that are handmade with care!!
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sun, Dec 9, 2007 7:53 AM AUCTIONS ENDING TONIGHT!!!! Get your Christmas gifts HERE: The ZOMBIE is one of the 5 existing in this grey-tone glaze: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320192134969&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123 & here's your GRAVEDIGGER link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320192160405&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:US:1123
K Kahu Member Joined: Jan 03, 2007 Posts: 267	K Kahu Posted posted on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 2:09 PM Been awhile, will we see anymore of these up for auction soon?
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 2:18 PM Hey Kahu - Thanks a ton for your interest!! Yes, indeed, we will be having some more of these up for auction. We've had a few distractions of late & will be back focusing on the mugs SOON! I will certainly post here when they are available - ROUGH estimate could be a month or so.... MAHALOZ! :)
K Kahu Member Joined: Jan 03, 2007 Posts: 267	K Kahu Posted posted on Tue, Mar 25, 2008 3:38 PM On 2008-03-25 14:18, croe67 wrote: Hey Kahu - Thanks a ton for your interest!! Yes, indeed, we will be having some more of these up for auction. We've had a few distractions of late & will be back focusing on the mugs SOON! I will certainly post here when they are available - ROUGH estimate could be a month or so.... MAHALOZ! :) Mahalo, you are a real princess for getting back with an answer so soon.
C croe67 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jan 05, 2003 Posts: 1202	C croe67 Posted posted on Sun, Feb 1, 2009 8:38 AM (I also posted this in General Tiki, but thought I'd also bump-up this older thread) Aloha! The Rendez'vous Tiki Bar in Kenosha, Wisconsin has a new website for your viewing pleasure. You can check out.... the new cocktail menu pictures of the place Tiki Mugs that will be for sale SOON.....the Gravedigger & Zombie, as well as a NEW mug for your mug buying pleasure (see website for details) :) The Rendez'vous is also NOW OPEN SUNDAYS. Check it out: http://www.rendezvous-tiki-lounge.com/ Mahalo!!

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