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OHANA - Tiki Resort - 9/18-20, 2009 - Lake George, NY

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Ok Cats & Kittens,

The contracts are signed, the bands are aaaaaaaalmost all on board, and we've got some info for ya on next years NETT.

Things are gonna be a little different for next year. Different how?

No buses.

Yup, you read that right. Don't worry, the bus tour will return in '10, but on an exploratory excursion with RugbyMatt, we found a place that's just dying to have an event.

Next year we'll be at the Tiki Resort (formerly the Tiki Motor Lodge) in wacky Lake George, NY. (Its in your Book of Tiki!!)

Dates : Sept 18-20, 2009

I'd encourage everyone to come out on Thursday, or stay thru to Monday to see all the cool roadside weirdness that Lake George still has to offer. As a purely seasonal town, its remained relative unspoiled since the 60s with tons of old school architecture, and motor lodges, and crazy roadside attractions.

The Resort itself is pretty much intact as well, with a Polynesian Show, a fantastic tiki bar/lounge, and a completely tikified pool area (not to mention all the tikis you'll find ALL around the resort).

Tickets are going to be $75, and that includes a Polynesian dinner show (tax & gratuity included.....just sit, eat & enjoy!), bands, crawl, our usual wackiness, and some special surprises & keepsakes.

The staff is making cocktails using recipes we provide, and the dinner itself is being custom tailored for us!! They're as excited as we are about having a big bunch of tikiphiles descend upon the place!!

As usual, more info to come as we hash out the details, but save the dates. I'll post room booking info in about a week, and the website should be live & taking orders before the end of the year.

Thanks for continuing to support the NETT, and we'll see you on the bu....ummm...at the lake! :D

[ Edited by: Bargoyle 2008-12-03 12:41 ]

[ Edited by: bargoyle 2008-12-09 06:03 ]

W H O A A H H H H !!!!!! :o

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cannotwaitcannotwaitcannotwait!

B

A few teaser pics...

the bar in the Paradise Room:

Front, at night...

Swinging pool area...

Weird roadside attractions? check!

This is definitely one event you don't want to miss.

you TEASE!!!

SWEEEET! this ones gonna be a blast!

[ Edited by: jpmartdog 2008-12-03 17:56 ]

Their show is great! I hope I can make this one, but it's way too early to tell!

WOOT! I'll be packin' an extra liver for this one!....
(ok, just don't ask any questions about that) :wink:

its on the calendar -
I took a few pics in posted them a bit ago - this will be a fun time! Also note they have a 80 style disco room too! right next the bar!

Heres a link to a batch of pics mine and others...
http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=21674&forum=2&hilite=lake%20george

Hopefully someone from the motor lodge from "back in the day" - will be around to let us in on the story of the place and the older set up!

PS I smell room room crawl!

B

Pay no attention to the link at the bottom, the web page isnt updated yet, but JPMArtDog was generous enough to lend his considerable talents to this years (formerly)NETT and I just had to share the artwork.....

Ladies & gentlemen,

Northeast Tiki Tour proudly presents.... OHANA : Luau at the Lake

Reservation info next week!

Jon is still working on the artwork, but I think its pretty killin already.

Thanks Jon!!!!

[ Edited by: Bargoyle 2008-12-03 13:22 ]

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croe67 posted on Wed, Dec 3, 2008 4:19 PM

WOAH!!!!! SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET Poster!!!!!!

S

Sumbudy named Jon rawks.

Bitchin' Poster!

Suzanne

Wow, hope you're selling the poster again. This one rocks! Way to go Jon!

Rick

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Wow, fabulous poster! I hope there will be copies for sale. ohpleaseohplease

This looks like an amazing event. The mister and I will be there with bells on! And leis! And...uh, kukui nuts and stuff!

Excellent work as always, Jon. I can't wait to seethe finished piece.

Aloha!
Gina

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We've got our bands!!

I'm VERY pleased to announce that once again, 9th Wave, Bamboo Saxotica, and Waitiki will be joining us. There will also be a Hapa Haole band and perhaps a few surprise performances.

Also, the hotel is now taking reservations. They ARE refundable (with 7 days notice) if it winds up that you cant join us, so to guarantee that you dont get left out, its a good idea to book early.

Note, there are only a total of 12 jacuzzi rooms, so if you want one of those, book fast....also i think all the jacuzzi rooms have kitchenettes as well, but you should ask

here's the room breakdown:

2 queen beds-------------$ 95 per night plus tax
1 king bed--------------$105 per night plus tax
2 queen & Jacuzzi------$145 per night plus tax
1 king & Jacuzzi--------$135 per night plus tax
1 king, Jacuzzi & sofa--$145 per night plus tax

These rates are double occupancy. If you have additional guests in the room, they ask for an additional $11.10 per night.

They require a 1 nights deposit (refundable) when you make your reservation.

Call 518-668-5744 to reserve. Mention the "Ohana" tiki event.

Oh, they are also extending these rates so if you want to come in before the 18th, or stay after the 20th, it should be fine.

See you at the Lake!

H

I booked our room today! Woo!

September seems like an awfully long way off...

september seems alittle too cold to take advantage of that pool....in fact, will the pool even be open??...

[ Edited by: Tipsy McStagger 2008-12-10 13:30 ]

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The pool was open in October when we scouted the place & met with the management.

Avg temp is 75 for mid-sept, but we've had Indian Summers push the temp into the high 80s in the past....of course, we've also had cold fronts that dropped the temp to the 60s in other years.

I'm hoping for the former, but banking on mid 70s is probably safe.

And even if there's no swimming outdoors, there will plenty happening around that pool. Bands, vendors, cocktails, & general jackassery guaranteed to abound!

And there is also an INDOOR swimming pool if you really need to take a dip but find it too cold outside.

Plus the heart-shaped jacuzzi tubs in a dozen rooms are going to be trouble, I just know it. :wink:

Assuming there's a room crawl - is there a portion of the hotel dedicated to that event - ie around the pool or a certain area of the hotel? or will it be all over the hotel? - like nettII

I also note that the tubs may be a nice draw and may also not be the area around the pool?
just a wondering and knowing the set up of the place - having stayed there in the past...
Any clue? or too early to tell -

B

Oh, there WILL be a crawl.

All of our rooms are bunched together in the newer section of the hotel, attached to the main building. We are essentially taking over the main building, so no need to worry about disturbing other guests, and everything should be grouped together nicely.

If needed, we can also take over the other building. Hell, I'd liek to see the place 100% full with nothing but tikiphiles. We'll see....

B

Just a quick update...

Website is up now, with the NEWS section live, and the MAILING LIST signup is up.

If you've signed up for the mailing list in years past, we have your info...if you're not sure, or you came as a group last year with only 1 person signing up, go ahead & fill it out again. We'll weed out any duplicates.

Mailing list people will be the first to know about new developments.

And as there's a special gift to those who register early, make sure you're one of the first to know!!

Thanks for all your support, and we'll see ya at the Lake!

ps. the website IS http://www.luauatthelake.com

[ Edited by: bargoyle 2008-12-30 14:54 ]

[ Edited by: Bargoyle 2009-03-20 21:22 ]

Room with a view and a patio (smoking lounge) I will also be the host room for the K-Force room on the crawl!

I will try my damndest be there, if my job schedule permits.

I think we should try to bring back "Hurricane", --IF she's still around and able! :


On 2008-09-06 14:54, tikipaka wrote:
Wow, I'm just seeing this post and it reminded me of the LP I have called HURRICANE, Cover SHAKES UP THE COCONUTS. Back side is Hurricane Hits Lake
George! Shows a photo of the Tahitian Lounge & Tiki Motor Inn. My photo's suck. But here goes.

Back side reads,
You asked for her -- Here she is, "the tempest of the Adirondacks." A whimsical whirlwind of entertainment is yours as the one-and-only "HURRICANE" unleashes a storm of laughter that will raise havoc with your funnybone!

For 40 minutes, her cyclonic shower sweeps you off your seats with a whirl of mirth and merry-making.

Since 1964, her original, rollicking wit has kept fun-loving audiences coming back for more at the TIKI in Lake George, New York. And no wonder! She's more fun than a barrel of coconuts!

As this sample of her robust repertoire shows, she isn't called "HURRICANE" for nothing. So spin Hurricane's spontaneous wit at your next party... Just for the fun of it.

...or at least play the album, to have her spirit grace the halls again!

I think we should try to bring back "Hurricane", --IF she's still around and able! :

Superlative Idea BigBro!!!!!!
All attempts to resurrect aspects of the Tiki Motor Inn 'as it was' should be pursued.

I can not wait for this event!

T

Wow, I'm having some issues right now, but hell or high water we're in for this! This is great! Thanks Matt and here is one I have for you.

On 2009-01-10 10:52, bigbrotiki wrote:
I will try my damndest be there, if my job schedule permits.

I think we should try to bring back "Hurricane", --IF she's still around and able! :

Unfortunately, Hurricane Hattie passed away a number of years ago. But if someone can get me a copy of the album in mp3 format, we can spin it in the Paradise Lounge for sure!

T

Bargole,

Unfortunately, Hurricane Hattie passed away a number of years ago. But if someone can get me a copy of the album in mp3 format, we can spin it in the Paradise Lounge for sure!

I will get the LP out to the Velveteen Lounge for the transfer as soon as I can. I might just bring the LP with me also just incase someone wants to see the close up of the photos on the back.

We'll see everyone there. Thanks

On 2009-01-16 01:11, tikipaka wrote:
Bargole,

Unfortunately, Hurricane Hattie passed away a number of years ago. But if someone can get me a copy of the album in mp3 format, we can spin it in the Paradise Lounge for sure!

I will get the LP out to the Velveteen Lounge for the transfer as soon as I can. I might just bring the LP with me also just incase someone wants to see the close up of the photos on the back.

We'll see everyone there. Thanks

Captain Quad is ready to digitize the LP. However, we also always bring the portable turntable to these things, so you'll have a choice of formats with which to listen if Tiki Paka brings it to the event! :D

B

SOrry for the lack of updates recently folks, but we've been working hard behind the scenes.

IN the next week we should have the new website live & selling tickets, but in the meantime, you can still make your room reservations.

More to come reeeaaaaallly soon.

Tickets are on sale NOW!!!!!!

http://www.luauatthelake.com *

Early registrants get a FREE souvenir Tiki Resort Hurricane glass (this is a repro of the glass they used to give out at the Hurriance Hattie shows)!!!!

We've also added the Fisherman Tiki Trio to our scheduled performers, and are working on a few other special performances as well.

The website is still under construction, so expect a lot more details up there soon.

Come join us, and enjoy the Tiki Resort...the last of its kind themed hotel with a Polynesian Dinner Show!! Its gonna be a weekend to remember!

See ya at the Lake!!!

*You may need to hit REFRESH to get the new site to come up.

C

We've still got LOTS MORE FUN stuff in the works for Ohana Luau at the Lake!
The details on the website are just the tip of the iceberg!.......Stay tuned in the coming weeks for lots more info :)

I'd also like to give you all a peek at the exciting sponsors who are making it possible to bring to you an even more fabulous event & also help us raise $$ for the Easter Island Foundation, the F.O.M. National Charity.

Trader Vic's http://www.tradervics.com - yummy cocktails & great restaurants, Trader Vic's will again help us in bringing to you the extra-Mysterious Mystery Drink and other fun as a headline sponsor!

Royer Corporation http://www.royercorp.com - makers of fabulous swizzle sticks (including our own very own F.O.M. custom swizzle, as well as Trader Vic's, Frankie's Tiki Room & Forbidden Island's great swizzles!)

Tiki Magazine http://www.tikimagazine.com - for all your tiki news needs!

Kahiki Foods http://www.kahiki.com - You can bring a bit of the Kahiki Restaurant into your home with their convenient & YUMMY asian food.

Frankie's Tiki Room http://www.frankiestikicentral.com - THE Tiki Bar in Vegas, with fabulous cocktails, mugs & a very special decor brought to you by MANY tiki artists you know & love.

Kegworks http://www.kegworks.com - everything for your beverage needs!

***&, as Bargoyle mentioned above, check out the new, improved & super-cool Ohana Luau at the Lake website - live now at http://www.luauatthelake.com ***

Greetings from the Rum Runner SF Bay Area

I would like to spend 5-6 days in NYC and then 3 days at the festival

Which airport would you recommend for a NYC, then a Lake George visit ?

Can you take a train from NYC to Lake George?

S

Yay, Rum Runner Paul is coming!

Suzanne

On 2009-03-16 20:23, Rum Runner wrote:
Greetings from the Rum Runner SF Bay Area

I would like to spend 5-6 days in NYC and then 3 days at the festival

Which airport would you recommend for a NYC, then a Lake George visit ?

Can you take a train from NYC to Lake George?

It appears that your closest Amtrak station is Fort Edward, NY. You can arrange a pickup from the station by Glens Falls Transit (518-792-1085). You can also take the Adirondack Trailways bus from Port Authority in NYC.

I'm already excited--Waitiki, Fisherman, 9th Wave, Bamboo Saxotica?! This is going to be amazing!

On 2009-03-16 20:23, Rum Runner wrote:
Greetings from the Rum Runner SF Bay Area

I would like to spend 5-6 days in NYC and then 3 days at the festival

Which airport would you recommend for a NYC, then a Lake George visit ?

Can you take a train from NYC to Lake George?

Yay! My favorite non-potable Zombie is returning to NYC AND planning to attend Ohana. Fantastic!

For flying into NYC, I prefer JFK over Laguardia...you can take Subway into Manhattan, or catch a cab, which is about $45 (there's a set fare).

Newark, NJ is also an option, and depending on when you arrive, I may be able to pick you up. Let us (tabuzak & I) know what your plans are and we'll coordinate, since were driving to Ohana. PM or email...see you soon!

Gina

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OakTiki and I are in!

Looks like there may be a couple of us MD/DC/VA Tiki folks headed up.

I CAN'T WAIT!

B

"Hey Bargoyle, what else is there to do in Lake George besides drink fantastic cocktails in an amazing tiki setting while shaking my moneymaker to killer live tunes surrounded by my Ohana?"

Well, I'm glad you asked, voice in my head.

There's a whole ton of stuff to do & see in Lake George....

Did someone say minigolf? Oh we got some minigolf for ya...

Around the World Golf...voted in the Top Ten minigolf courses in the country: http://www.aroundtheworldgolf.com/photos.htm
This will most likely be the "home course" for the mini golf competition.
Yup, minigolf competition...just turn your card into Leisure Master after you get back from the links, and we'll have a nice prize for the best duffer.

There's also Goony Golf right up the road...its been around for 30+ years, and is as wacky as ever (and kinda creepy the way the statues have aged!) http://www.goonygolf.com/

For the golfing pirate in you, there's Pirate's Cove!!! http://www.piratescove.net/location/19

And one for the ladies :wink: .... http://www.lumberjackminigolf.com/

"But bargoyle, what about something educational? I'm too guilty about time off to not go & learn something while I'm away..."

Funny you should mention it other voice in my head.

We've got Fort William Henry just a 3 minute walk away: http://www.fwhmuseum.com/

And there's a couple of cool museums in the area and the Lake George Historical Association is chock full of infotainment: http://www.lakegeorgehistorical.org/

"ok, thats all well & good, but I want the pants scared off me at some point over the weekend!!"

Great point, newest, creepiest voice in my head. And although the scariest thing of the weekend will probably be me doing the mystery drink dance, there are attractions that might come close.

Looking for Chills? How about Dr Morbids? http://www.drmorbid.com/
And attached to Dr Morbids is the Frankenstein's Wax Museum!!

Or if its thrills you seek, there's Six Flags Great Escape: http://www.sixflags.com/greatescape/

"Well, golly gee bargoyle, you seem to have just about everything covered. But what if my lady (or man) friend isn't really a rum or beer drinker. Is there anything there for the wino in my life?"

Absolutely, original voice in my head. For the winos we have the Adirondack Winery (& tasting room): http://www.adirondackwinery.com/

And after you're good & juiced on vino, why not take a romantic steam powered boat ride (and possible power nap) on beautiful Lake George? http://www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com/

And if you've got any dough left after buying all the fabulous tiki wares our vendors will be selling, there's a whole bunch of factory outlet stores right up the road too!! http://www.factoryoutletsoflakegeorge.com/

And keep in mind, this is but a small smattering of the wonders the Lake has to offer. There's tons of old themed motor inns & roadside attractions, arcades and a baordwalk, and the Million Dollar Beach right on beautiful Lake George! Not to mention all the wonderful stuff we've got planned at the Tiki Resort!! If you can take an extra day before or after Ohana, you'll find it time well spent.

Now, who wants Hawaiian Shave Ice??? http://www.aroundtheworldgolf.com/pinkroof.htm

"We do!!!!!!!"

Well then, cmon head voices...to the Pink Roof!!!!

[ Edited by: Bargoyle 2009-03-20 21:25 ]

Question....Will there be dancing (is there a place to dance while the band is performing)?. Rumor...Unless you're starving, do not order the mac-and-cheese at the luau.

B

Yes, there IS room for dancing!!

And the dinner menu is being custom tailored for us. We will NOT be served the usual menu at The Perl of Paradise show (so no need to worry about Mac & Cheese!!).

They will also be serving from a custom cocktail menu throughout the weekend, based on the recipes of our favorite mixologist, Beachbum Berry!! Not to mention the fantastic exotic libations that our attendees will be serving during the room crawl.

Add in the seven musical acts, a polynesian show, mini-golf tournament, pirate key raffle, silent auction, vendors & carvers, and the wackiness that is Lake George, and its really going to be something special.

Also, its probably not happening again until 2011 (we still love our bus tour of New England tiki bars (The NETT), and we'll be going back to that next year), so dont miss this opportunity!! C'mon out & we'll see you at the Lake!!

Andy and I are in!

And, as soon as figure out the best way to get Andy's stuff there Fashion Tramp will be vending!

Hooray! It was the mac-and-cheese-free promise that put it over, wasn't it?

Chip is coming, hide the rum!

Just kidding, we'll stock up on some extra Screech for you.

Now, it's a party.

On 2009-03-25 12:14, rev_thumper wrote:
Chip is coming, hide the rum!

Just kidding, we'll stock up on some extra Screech for you.

I know the perfect place to hide the rum!

I'll give you a hint.... its in my belly!

If Andy and I were to drive up..... how much further from Lake George is it to Niagra Falls? Day trip? Weekender?

K

On 2009-04-01 18:01, Chip and Andy wrote:
If Andy and I were to drive up..... how much further from Lake George is it to Niagra Falls? Day trip? Weekender?

Probably a weekender... not a day trip. It's at least a 5-hour drive. Definitely worth it, though, if you're in the neighborhood... I heart Niagara Falls.

B

Plus, you can get contraband rum on the Canadian side!!!

Not that I would condone any such actions, I post this merely for informational purposes.

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