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M MichaelMoses Member Costa Mesa Joined: Apr 12, 2007 Posts: 9	M MichaelMoses Posted posted on Thu, Apr 12, 2007 7:05 PM Hi! I'm new here. 24 years old. Born and raised in California. I grew up in the S.F. Bay Area and now live in Orange County. I'll be moving out of here in about a week to go on the road for a while. I love Tiki and I just got my first Tiki Tattoo! I'll post a picture of it when I figure out how to do so.
M maitaitikigirl Member Athens, GA Joined: Apr 13, 2007 Posts: 1	M maitaitikigirl Posted posted on Fri, Apr 13, 2007 10:53 AM Hi...just signing up for Tiki Central although I have been a visitor for several years. I try to frequent Trader Vic's in Atlanta as much as possible, and when in Tennessee try to get over to the Omni Hut for dinner. I have used the online name of maitaitikigirl for several years now and am planning on getting a tiki/hula girl tattoo soon. Great to be here...
BK Big Kahuna Member SoMass Joined: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 2486	BK Big Kahuna Posted posted on Fri, Apr 13, 2007 9:15 PM Hey All! Just signed up. I'm a big Hot Rod & Kustom Kulture guy. Own a 59 Impala & much memorabilia. I have a retail/mail-order Rod & Kustom Parts Biz. As all Kustom car guys know, collections are part of the bug & they tend to spread from car stuff to atomic house stuff to music to Tiki & all things mid-century. Yes, I have a problem! There I said it,but since there's no 12 step program, I'll just have to keep on collecting. I have 20 mugs, most found here in the wilds of Massatiki, some on ebay. I just scored a kool vintage bamboo shelf to display my collection, today & grabbed a Martin Denny CD at Border's last night. I scored a hardcover copy of The Book Of Tiki on ebay this week & can't wait to get it. I already own Tiki Quest, Tiki Style, Tiki Road Trip & The Great Tiki Drink Book. I've already learned alot form browsing TC. Looking forward to being further enlightened. When I figure out how, I'll post some pics of my collection. Mahalo! Big Kahuna aka Rick [ Edited by: Big Kahuna 2007-04-13 21:17 ]
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Fri, Apr 13, 2007 11:03 PM Big wave and high-five to all the new TC members. This is a great community and does wonders for stimulating the old memory cells. Have fun. :D
TGT The Granite Tiki Tiki Socialite Nashua, NH Joined: Jul 02, 2005 Posts: 831	TGT The Granite Tiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 15, 2007 8:28 PM Welcome Big Kahuna! Yet another New England Tikiphile! We're getting big over here folks!
R RetroLover Member Ohio, USA Joined: Apr 17, 2007 Posts: 3	R RetroLover Posted posted on Tue, Apr 17, 2007 9:13 PM Hi everyone! I've been a tiki lover since I was a kid. My dad was stationed at Sangley Point U.S. Naval Base in the Phillippines back in 1965-6, and we had nothing but bamboo and tiki/tropical furniture and decor, and I've loved it ever since. Sadly, when we moved back to the US in 1966, my parents left almost all of the tropical stuff behind. :( I wish I had that stuff now! I've always loved tiki/tropical theme decorating, and have been meaning to do it for years in my own place. I am just finally getting around to it now, better late than never, I guess, lol. Anyway, I'm glad to find this forum, tiki things bring back such fond memories of my childhood for me. That was the only time in my life I've lived in a place with no snow in the winter. I hate winter! I guess if I had the money, I would consider moving someplace warmer, maybe South Carolina or Florida if in the US. My Uncle lives by Lake Okechobee in Florida, but I've never visited him. If I moved outside the US, I'd probably consider Guam.
R roguespy007 Member NC Joined: Apr 17, 2007 Posts: 47	R roguespy007 Posted posted on Wed, Apr 18, 2007 12:02 AM Hey there! My name's Keith. I'm 36 and live in NC. It's only recently that I've started getting interested in Tiki culture. I've been wondering about it for quite some time, but lately I've become downright obsessed with it. There's so much I don't know about it yet. I'm always discovering new things. It's so awesome. I've browsed these forums some, but wanted to become a member here. Besides Tiki, I'm interested in Lounge & Swing music, pin-up girls, cigars, cocktails, true crime, blackjack, spy movies (esp. James Bond, Derek Flint, and Matt Helm), Rat Pack (Dino's my fave), Burlesque, vintage sleaze, hot rods, Rockabilly, etc. It's good to be here. I look forward to getting to know you guys and learning/talking about everything to do with Tiki. Talk to you later, Keith
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Wed, Apr 18, 2007 5:56 AM Hiya Rogue, Welcome to TC. Glad to have a fellow 007 lover on the board. Here is a short thread on Bond...give it a post and have fun. :)
R roguespy007 Member NC Joined: Apr 17, 2007 Posts: 47	R roguespy007 Posted posted on Wed, Apr 18, 2007 6:51 AM Hey Vampiress, Thanks for the welcome. I appreciate it. It's good to be here. It's also always nice to come across another fan of 007. I'll have to check out that thread on Bond. Sounds cool. Thanks for mentioning it to me. Oh yeah. Since you mentioned Bond, I just launched my own MySpace page. It's got some Bond stuff, etc. up there. Check it out if you like. http://www.myspace.com/roguespy007 Plus this will give you and anyone else a better idea of who this newcomer is. Once again it's good to be here. I can't wait to talk to everybody about Tiki and so on. Thanks again. Take care. :) On 2007-04-18 05:56, VampiressRN wrote: Hiya Rogue, Welcome to TC. Glad to have a fellow 007 lover on the board. Here is a short thread on Bond...give it a post and have fun. :) [ Edited by: roguespy007 2007-04-18 08:45 ]
MB Mr&Mrs BPHoptiki Member Burbank,Ca. Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 128	MB Mr&Mrs BPHoptiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 18, 2007 11:03 AM Hey roquespy007! Very cool website. Love your play list. Welcome to TC. Mrs Hoptiki
KL King Leo Member Long Beach Joined: Apr 18, 2007 Posts: 13	KL King Leo Posted posted on Wed, Apr 18, 2007 2:54 PM Hello Everyone! I live in Long Beach with my wife (Ratgirl on TC) and I have been lurking for awhile. A few years back we decided to remodel our new addition "tiki style" and we havent stopped there. Currently I am bulding a volcano in my front yard. It seems like a bad remake of Close Encounters of the Third Kind with the crazed plans for Koi Pond and Volcano fountain. We already are almost complete on the perimeter Lava Wall and four 200+ lb. concrete tiki heads that act as posts. If any are interested I will try to get a site together with some pictures of the progress. In the mean time I intend to get my tiki on and visit all the happening spots! [ Edited by: King Leo 2007-04-19 18:48 ]
T tiki_fever Grand Member (1 year) Long Beach Ca. Joined: Apr 09, 2007 Posts: 34	T tiki_fever Posted posted on Wed, Apr 18, 2007 3:35 PM Welcome to TC King Leo. It's always great to hear from other tikiphiles in the LB area, please post some pics I would really love to see how the volcano is coming along.
TL Tiki LeRoy Member Joined: Apr 18, 2007 Posts: 1	TL Tiki LeRoy Posted posted on Wed, Apr 18, 2007 10:29 PM Hey all my tiki lovin bruddahs! Been lurking awhile finally joined up! I live in So Cal...........a stones throw from Bahooka. Had to post when I saw a thread about Damons in Glendale. Hope to join in regularly!
B BastardoSaffrin Member Barcelona Joined: Apr 19, 2007 Posts: 73	B BastardoSaffrin Posted posted on Thu, Apr 19, 2007 6:09 AM Hi there! Let me introduce myself. I'm Bastardo Saffrin, that is the nice spanish translation for you know what. I'm from Barcelona, and "los bares hawaianos" has been some thing that has always been there, but in the last months me and my girlfriend are getting into tiki stuff. Well, I just wanted to say hi and ask for something about orgeat, but I don't think this is the proper topic... Adios!
R roguespy007 Member NC Joined: Apr 17, 2007 Posts: 47	R roguespy007 Posted posted on Thu, Apr 19, 2007 6:38 AM Thanks Mrs Hoptiki for the welcome and for the compliment about my website. I'm just getting it started. I'm glad you liked the play list. I want to change and add some new songs. I want to put some more Tiki songs up there. I also want to get some more Rockabilly. Right now it's mostly lounge and swing music. I am glad to be here. Take care. Keith On 2007-04-18 11:03, Mr&Mrs BPHoptiki wrote: Hey roquespy007! Very cool website. Love your play list. Welcome to TC. Mrs Hoptiki
Z zombiepops Member North Carolina Joined: Jul 13, 2006 Posts: 36	Z zombiepops Posted posted on Thu, Apr 19, 2007 4:07 PM On 2007-04-18 00:02, roguespy007 wrote: Hey there! My name's Keith. I'm 36 and live in NC. Hey wow, another member in NC! how cool is that? Zombiepops
S Spragasaur Member Seattle, WA Joined: Apr 11, 2007 Posts: 1	S Spragasaur Posted posted on Thu, Apr 19, 2007 4:50 PM Greetings from Sunny Seattle! My name is Sprague and this is my first posting... ever!
B bamboobeavis Member Athens, MI Joined: Apr 20, 2007 Posts: 12	B bamboobeavis Posted posted on Sat, Apr 21, 2007 12:46 PM I just registered with Tiki Central and wanted to send a big HELLO to all my fellow tiki nuts. Thanks for having me.
UT uncle trav Tiki Socialite Kalamazoo Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 2465	UT uncle trav Posted posted on Sat, Apr 21, 2007 3:25 PM On 2007-04-21 12:46, bamboobeavis wrote: I just registered with Tiki Central and wanted to send a big HELLO to all my fellow tiki nuts. Thanks for having me. AAAAAAALLLLLOOOOHHHAAAA and welcome aboard Brother bamboo!
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Sat, Apr 21, 2007 3:27 PM HEY!!! Great names everyone.....welcome to TC. You are bound to find someone who lives in your part of the jungle. Have fun. :)
T TheBUG Member White Plains, Nu Yawk Joined: Apr 22, 2007 Posts: 1	T TheBUG Posted posted on Sun, Apr 22, 2007 8:23 AM Sup Kats. Been lurkin and really diggin what I see. I got this site indirectly from Clysdale. Hoping to post some stuff soon. Peace and Grease. Thom "Bug"
M missy_tassles Member Joined: Apr 23, 2007 Posts: 30	M missy_tassles Posted posted on Mon, Apr 23, 2007 2:05 AM well, hello! i only found tiki central recently, and couldn't resist joining, my tiki collection has been growing slowly for around 6 years now in Sheffield (Yorkshire, UK)... us Britikis rock :D
A atomictonytiki Tiki Socialite Spain Joined: May 14, 2002 Posts: 1322	A atomictonytiki Posted posted on Mon, Apr 23, 2007 3:28 AM Well aloha and welcome, its always good to have more Britiki people around.
K kahikikiki Member Michigan Joined: Apr 25, 2007 Posts: 24	K kahikikiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 25, 2007 6:10 PM I am a newbie at Tiki Central and am very excited to join the community. I live in Michigan, which is unfortunately lacking in tiki hangouts. My love of tiki began when my parents took me to the Kahiki at a young age.
DNH Daves Not Home Member Spooky Hallow So. Cal. Joined: Oct 05, 2006 Posts: 512	DNH Daves Not Home Posted posted on Thu, Apr 26, 2007 9:46 AM Welcome to all the new members! Now get contributing! Just kidding...
T TikiNate Member Pasadena, CA Joined: Apr 26, 2007 Posts: 1	T TikiNate Posted posted on Thu, Apr 26, 2007 7:50 PM Hello all. I just joined the site and I love it. I just got a new place and I'm decorating it all trpopical/tiki themed. I'm having fun finding cool stuff for the place. This site has been a huge help! Thanks all!!
S socialcrawl Member Joined: Feb 16, 2007 Posts: 3	S socialcrawl Posted posted on Fri, Apr 27, 2007 12:26 PM Los Angeles Tiki explosion Here to make tiki and rock Good to be hear See yall on teh boards
P Proselyte Member Florida Joined: Apr 29, 2007 Posts: 3	P Proselyte Posted posted on Sun, Apr 29, 2007 11:50 AM howdy so... i went to new zealand for 3 months, which is where i picked up my interest in tikis, specifically maori hei-tikis made of jade, and i want to make some of my own, so im here to learn :) bio: 21 year old guy from florida, my array of interests is varied and eclectic; im sure ill relate some of them, later, somewhere.
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Sun, Apr 29, 2007 12:35 PM Welcome to all the new posters. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your tiki decor and crafts. :D
T thetikicave Member Toronto Joined: Apr 30, 2007 Posts: 1	T thetikicave Posted posted on Tue, May 1, 2007 7:47 AM Hi, I just joined the forum and I wanted to say hello. I really fell for Tiki after a few Mai Tai's at the Tonga Room in SF. It's been on the brain ever since. Brad
R Ripper Member Joined: May 07, 2007 Posts: 11	R Ripper Posted posted on Tue, May 8, 2007 9:02 PM Hiya, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi. I am very new here and like what I see ! Im all about things "Tiki". I am also a big fan of the 30's and 40's , old safari clothing and black and white film as well as photographs . I look forward to meeting you all and having fun here at Tiki Central.
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7942	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Tue, May 8, 2007 9:04 PM On 2007-05-08 21:02, Ripper wrote: Hiya, I just wanted to introduce myself and say hi. I am very new here and like what I see ! Im all about things "Tiki". I am also a big fan of the 30's and 40's , old safari clothing and black and white film as well as photographs . I look forward to meeting you all and having fun here at Tiki Central. From your intro, You feel so "Ohana" Like allready! Have fun! Rock on!
R Ripper Member Joined: May 07, 2007 Posts: 11	R Ripper Posted posted on Tue, May 8, 2007 9:07 PM Thank you . Im glad I found The "right" place. [ Edited by: Ripper 2007-05-08 21:18 ]
T telescopes Tiki Socialite Palm Springs Joined: May 06, 2007 Posts: 618	T telescopes Posted posted on Tue, May 8, 2007 9:14 PM Sandiegodan, are you posted?
T tikivillager Member Ooh Ess Ahh Joined: May 11, 2007 Posts: 2	T tikivillager Posted posted on Sat, May 12, 2007 2:39 AM Aloha tiki 'ohana! My name is Michael Breckenridge. I'm a journalist, photographer and sculptor. I've logged a lot of miles traveling the USA and living different places, but after 47 mainland states plus Hawaii, I'm pretty much settled in the Spokane, WA area. I carve wood and stone. I do tikis, abstracts, and world culture sculptures - like Easter Island moais, Corsican soul statues, stuff like that. Some of my pieces I sell, others I donate to art charity auctions to benefit my local community. I hope to have many pleasant conversations here. Mahalo for reading!
T treatmentrooms Member london Joined: May 14, 2007 Posts: 6	T treatmentrooms Posted posted on Mon, May 14, 2007 1:41 PM Aloha , I am new to all this forum stuff, but thought you guys might be interested in my tiki inspired house.For the last 8 years, I have been covering the outside walls and garden in mosaics, much of which is tiki inspired. I have also just won a commission to cover a van in tiki inspired mosaics for the UK's first ever ART CAR PARADE. So watch this space. Please go to http://www.myspace.com/treatmentrooms to see my house and let me know what you all think. With love Baroness Von Carrie Reichardt and Mr Spunky of the Treatment Rooms [ Edited by: treatmentrooms 2007-05-14 13:52 ]
B Bodotikiman Member Joined: Jul 04, 2006 Posts: 32	B Bodotikiman Posted posted on Tue, May 15, 2007 7:48 PM Cheers Big Ears, After staring at the Tiki scary men with red blinking eys as a child standing in the old lobby of the Mirimar Hotel ('72), I find myself living in Warwick (pronounced Waaaaaawik)and missing California. I am an amateur radio operator with the call sign of K9MEL. I am also a Shriner.....and let me tell you, they know how to drin.....er'.....give to charity. I love this forum...and gazzzunhehidt SP? genten nacht whaaaaa he say? bodotikiman fart
B Bodotikiman Member Joined: Jul 04, 2006 Posts: 32	B Bodotikiman Posted posted on Tue, May 15, 2007 7:52 PM oh.....i will be at the Hukilau...i am staying at the host hotel....look for the geek with the radio and fez. oh excuse me (silent one)
S SanDee Member Bellevue WA Joined: May 16, 2007 Posts: 2	S SanDee Posted posted on Wed, May 16, 2007 1:44 PM It's been too long since I was at HULAHULA with Mr Tiki Bar and ExotiKitty. Thank you Exoticat for posting my photo(Sandra)on the site. Since then I have introduced the bar to my sister's from Portland. Are you still gathering there on Thursday nights? I also attended MonkeySkull's Voudoo lounge last year, but I went unnoticed...but my Tiki mug from Waikiki is probably on display:-) Aloha, SanDee
T tikibeeyatch Member Denver Joined: May 15, 2007 Posts: 50	T tikibeeyatch Posted posted on Wed, May 16, 2007 4:43 PM Hi everyone - I'm not really new to TC - my old username was "denvertiki." I'm now "tikibeeyatch." Would love to stay in the loop with fellow Denver tikiphiles. Mahalo!
M mrtikibar Member Neskowin, OR Joined: Jul 07, 2002 Posts: 837	M mrtikibar Posted posted on Thu, May 17, 2007 8:14 AM Welcome to all and a special aloha to SanDee, dragonboat rower extrordinaire and general mayhem maker. Did you really move to Bellevue because they have a Trader Vic's?
PP Professor Pineapple Member Manchester CT Joined: May 18, 2007 Posts: 69	PP Professor Pineapple Posted posted on Fri, May 18, 2007 10:48 AM Aloha! I'm Paige, and I love tiki and mid-century modern style. I just found this forum, and I've already gotten ideas to further swankify my bachelor pad, added items to my Amazon wishlist, and signed up for the NE Tiki Tour! (and I'm at work :P) This place is GREAT! I'm inspired to go home, throw on some Esquivel and bang out some tiki pinstriping. Mahalo nui loa! Paige Middletown CT, USA
TB The Boutiki Member Portland Joined: May 18, 2007 Posts: 2	TB The Boutiki Posted posted on Fri, May 18, 2007 11:50 AM Hi everyone! Hope I'm doing this right... Just wanted to introduce myself with this first post. I'm a home bartender and tiki hobbyist. This is a neat forum you've got going here. I'm excited to hear what's going on... If someone wants to help direct me to some cool strings on mixology and party throwing, I'll be in heaven. Love, B
F Formikahini Tiki Socialite Houston, Texotica Joined: Aug 22, 2002 Posts: 1515	F Formikahini Posted posted on Fri, May 18, 2007 12:51 PM Mmm, The Boutiki, you might want to think about a different name before you get too entrenched around here. Boutiki and you might have to have a stand-off! (There lots of similar names on here, mind you, but if you have any control over yours, maybe think about it.....) F Oh, and hey - Welcome!! We're happy to have you here, whatever you call yourself. LOTS of us into mixology 'round here :) [ Edited by: Formikahini 2007-05-18 12:59 ]
TB The Boutiki Member Portland Joined: May 18, 2007 Posts: 2	TB The Boutiki Posted posted on Fri, May 18, 2007 4:28 PM Ha! OK :) Well, I would never want to stand on toes. The Boutiki is the name of my home bar, so I just signed up with that. I'll see if I can change it.
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Sat, May 19, 2007 8:49 AM Welcome welcome everyone. This is a great place...you will have lots of fun and we like to see any artsy fartsy stuff you do...bring it on!!! (Ripper....love your pirate flag.)
TK Tiki Kaimuki Grand Member (4 years) OAKLAND, baby Joined: Sep 25, 2006 Posts: 835	TK Tiki Kaimuki Posted posted on Sat, May 19, 2007 9:32 AM Hello Folks! Theded1 is officially D E A D. I am now TIKI KAIMUKI. This will be the name of my new mug venture!
R retrophazer Member Littleton, CO Joined: May 20, 2007 Posts: 2	R retrophazer Posted posted on Sun, May 20, 2007 11:36 AM Hello everybody! I am a lounge-music/retro-culture/Tiki lover living in the Littleton/Highlands Ranch, CO area. I own a DJ company called Retrophaze DJs and my site is http://www.retrophazedjs.com . I also work for Pulte Mortgage and my wife works for Qwest Communications. I have a daughter who turns 7-years old soon! I play drums in my spare time (which I would love to make my full time) and I'm involved in Politics with the local Democratic party as well as ministries within my Catholic community of Pax Christi. In 2006 my family and I went to San Diego for a wedding and we visited The Bali Hai Restaurant for some authentic Tiki/Polynesian culture and food. It was great! I love San Diego! We stayed in an incredible Bed & Breakfast nestled in the hills amongst the palm trees and with a wonderful view of the harbor and Naval base. A great place to visit for the quintessential California experience (ala, old school coast town). Any way, we are looking forward to visiting the Colorado locations that promote Tiki culture and imbibing drinks with our fellow travelers! Specifically, we are planning to visit "The Castaways" Inn and Restaurant in Manitou Springs soon. Can't wait! Everyone have a great Summer of 2007! Remember, we only have a year-and-a-half until Bush/Cheney leave office! Of course, anytime between then and now would be preferable, but at least we have that to look forward to! God bless! P.S., if any of you are Progressive Rock fans out there, let me take this opportunity to put in a plug for the new Rush CD, "Snakes & Arrows". It's great!