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T thebigred67 Member Sacramento, CA Joined: Oct 13, 2013 Posts: 2	T thebigred67 Posted posted on Sun, Oct 13, 2013 1:07 PM Hey, the wife made food for a Tiki tour 10/12 in Davis, CA. Met so many great people that I wanted to stop in say, Hi! and tell everyone thanks for coming. Tate
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Mon, Oct 14, 2013 7:57 PM On 2013-10-13 13:07, thebigred67 wrote: Hey, the wife made food for a Tiki tour 10/12 in Davis, CA. Met so many great people that I wanted to stop in say, Hi! and tell everyone thanks for coming. Tate Glad to meet so many new folks over the weekend. (Marlene)
J JakeS Member Rotorua, New Zealand Joined: Oct 15, 2013 Posts: 2	J JakeS Posted posted on Tue, Oct 15, 2013 1:05 PM Hi team, I just stumbled across this forum. I'm a jade carver from New Zealand, and manage a website where other NZ jade carvers can sell their work. I had to share a carver with you. He is amazing at carving the tiki form and sure to become one of the best jade carvers in NZ. His name is Niki Nepia. Check this out. It's a new stylized hei tiki sculpture that just landed on my desk. What do you guys think?
T TikiTacky Member Joined: Nov 23, 2010 Posts: 1319	T TikiTacky Posted posted on Tue, Oct 15, 2013 2:15 PM That's beautiful! Do you have a link to your website?
S shetiki Member Joined: Oct 19, 2013 Posts: 1	S shetiki Posted posted on Sat, Oct 19, 2013 4:19 AM On 2013-10-12 13:46, Suede wrote: Aloha. I have just come across this group. I live in the UK just outside London. I have just moved into a new house wit a conservatory that is crying out to become a Tiki Lounge. Are there any other UK based members out there who can make any suggestions on where I can start getting genuine Tiki style furniture, fixtures and fittings? Cheers Hello to all you tiki-peeps. Nice to be a part of so many interesting "Tiki" enthusiasts. I am re-new to this forum whereas I have not been active but had, at one time, been actively checking out all the many aspects of this AMAZING web. I've been gone for some time...you know, taking care of life and doing my own creative thing but I'm back now.I look forward to seeing and hearing everyone's creative ideas and to share mine with you. Aloha pumehana for now. Mokihana of Shetiki
TD Tiki de-light Member Netherlands Joined: Oct 19, 2013 Posts: 5	TD Tiki de-light Posted posted on Sat, Oct 19, 2013 6:31 AM Aloha, my name is Pascal, I live in Netherlands. I make with my wife bamboo tiki lamps as a hobby. Nice forum to gain ideas and my show our tiki lamps.
J jsnoka Member Joined: Oct 21, 2013 Posts: 2	J jsnoka Posted posted on Mon, Oct 21, 2013 10:29 PM Aloha! My name is Jason!
TK Tiki Kookie Member Joined: Oct 22, 2013 Posts: 8	TK Tiki Kookie Posted posted on Tue, Oct 22, 2013 5:20 AM Just wanted to say hello to everyone and ask those with knowledge of collectible Tiki cups to look for my post in the "Collecting Tiki" forum. I recently acquired boxes of vintage/new tiki cups and would love to know if I struck gold.
M MrCat_63 Member Sunny Southern California Joined: Oct 23, 2013 Posts: 1	M MrCat_63 Posted posted on Wed, Oct 23, 2013 3:39 PM Hello everyone, longtime lurker finally jumping on board. Loved Tiki and retro design for most of my 50 years. I'm looking to hang around for a while.
L LostIsland Member Joined: Jul 27, 2012 Posts: 118	L LostIsland Posted posted on Wed, Oct 23, 2013 6:44 PM Greetings and welcome MrCat63!!
K kavakona Member Joined: Oct 23, 2013 Posts: 2	K kavakona Posted posted on Thu, Oct 24, 2013 1:17 AM Hi from Philippines , I'm new here . See you around . :) yeah ! Good day everyone . ! :D
M MKissa Member Joined: Oct 24, 2013 Posts: 1	M MKissa Posted posted on Thu, Oct 24, 2013 1:26 PM Hello everyone! MKissa here from Orange, CA. My husband and I have recently been adding to a small tiki collection we had already had. We are both surrounded by tiki everyday. Mine the (not super authentic) Islands Restaurants where I am a manager and my husband works at Trader Sams at the Disneyland Hotel. I will be posting soon in the "Home Tiki Bars" thread as I have been refinishing a portable bar that was left behind by previous owners at our home. I'm headed to the International Tiki Marketplace Saturday at Don the Beachcomber to find a centerpiece for the front of the bar. Excited to be here and introduce myself after a few months of lurking, and appreciating (read: drooling over) all of your home tiki bars, collections, tiki adventures and homes. ETA: I post a lot of my tiki related pictures on my instagram which is also MKissa. [ Edited by: MKissa 2013-10-24 13:51 ]
M mytropicalview Member Joined: Oct 27, 2013 Posts: 1	M mytropicalview Posted posted on Sun, Oct 27, 2013 5:47 PM Just signed up..... great site..... I love everything tiki..... and I'm also into tropical plants..... they go great together.....
TM tiki mick Tiki Socialite SOCAL Joined: May 12, 2004 Posts: 4105	TM tiki mick Posted posted on Mon, Oct 28, 2013 4:06 PM On 2013-10-24 01:17, kavakona wrote: Hi from Philippines , I'm new here . See you around . :) yeah ! Good day everyone . ! :D Kamusta ka na?
ST stone tiki Member BIG Isle Hawaii Joined: Oct 28, 2013 Posts: 9	ST stone tiki Posted posted on Mon, Oct 28, 2013 8:37 PM Aloha tiki central ohana, It's about tiking time I joined!.....My name is Shawn my user name is stone tiki. I have many interests in everything tiki. I predominantly sculpt stone. But dabb in other mediums as well. I am here to share photos of my work, meet interesting people, &??? Here is a reddish hawaii basalt rock i carved. I'll be posting more pics later. Feel free to comment if you wish. Big Mahalo to Hanford Lemoore for creating this site, wish i had found tikicentral sooner. Alohas for now.......... [ Edited by: stone tiki 2013-10-29 14:10 ]
T thebigred67 Member Sacramento, CA Joined: Oct 13, 2013 Posts: 2	T thebigred67 Posted posted on Tue, Oct 29, 2013 2:39 PM On 2013-10-14 19:57, VampiressRN wrote: On 2013-10-13 13:07, thebigred67 wrote: Hey, the wife made food for a Tiki tour 10/12 in Davis, CA. Met so many great people that I wanted to stop in say, Hi! and tell everyone thanks for coming. Tate Glad to meet so many new folks over the weekend. (Marlene) I was quite fun and the people were great!
TR Tiki Republic Tiki Centralite Mesa, Arizona Joined: Oct 27, 2013 Posts: 96	TR Tiki Republic Posted posted on Tue, Oct 29, 2013 5:56 PM Aloha, my name is Pierre. I live in the Arizona desert but pretty much live and breathe the island lifestyle. My backyard is an island oasis...in progress. I have built 2 decks complete with palapas, carved tikis of which there are 14 at last count. Since I lean towards the artistic side, I have started self teaching myself the art of slip tiki mug making. I've recently taken webdesign classes so that when I find time to stop carving, tiki mug making and what ever else comes to mind, I will create a website. The image below a logo that I designed for...Tiki Republic. A special thanks to Doug Horne for introducing me to Tiki Magazine awhile back. For awhile there, being in Arizona had me thinking that I was a fish outta water with whole retro island lifestyle thing. The first tiki mug I am working on is almost ready and is my logo come to life.
TR Tiki Republic Tiki Centralite Mesa, Arizona Joined: Oct 27, 2013 Posts: 96	TR Tiki Republic Posted posted on Wed, Oct 30, 2013 6:52 PM This is the Tiki Mug of Tiki Republic Logo that I am working on. Logo at the bottom
MM Mon-Tiki Man Member Vermontahiti Joined: Oct 04, 2013 Posts: 4	MM Mon-Tiki Man Posted posted on Thu, Oct 31, 2013 5:43 AM Great Mug and logo Tiki Republic! I like the shark fins/waves and the color combination.
T Teadoir Member Oregon Joined: Dec 04, 2013 Posts: 65	T Teadoir Posted posted on Wed, Dec 4, 2013 9:55 AM Hey all! After a trip to Vegas and Frankie's Tiki Room, I've decided to get serious about my tiki and so here I am. I'm an artist and hobiest potter and have decided to start making mugs and velvet painting. Gotta put those skills to use right? I've always loved the tiki esthetic and vibe. Comes of growing upin a 70's beach community I guess. Looking forward to learning and getting to know folks. Cheers! Ted Robertson Aka Teadoir Aka Worg
FM Fez Moai Grand Member (3 years) Parts unknown Joined: Dec 01, 2013 Posts: 367	FM Fez Moai Posted posted on Wed, Dec 4, 2013 6:29 PM Good Evening! I joined up a few days ago, but I've been a tiki fan for twenty years, going to the old Trader Vic's in LA and the one in Emeryville when I lived up north. My name is Steve but I guess I'll go by Fez Moai here, since I wear Fez's and dig Moai's. And a Moai wearing a Fez is even cooler. I'm a fan of music, midcentury/modern, neon lights, flea markets, Huell Howser, photography, art deco, walking barefoot and hugging trees. I've hit up most of the locations in Southern California on Critiki and my tiki mug collection is about 45 strong. I try to hit up the local SoCal tiki bars when I can (Trader Sam's, Trader Vics, Tiki Ti, Tonga Hut, Tiki No, etc.).
V VampiressRN Grand Member (1 year) Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal) Joined: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 6166	V VampiressRN Posted posted on Wed, Dec 4, 2013 10:59 PM That mug is beautiful TR...will you be selling any? Shout out to all the newbies, welcome to Tiki Central...have fun!!!
K Kilaueakyd Tiki Socialite The active crater Joined: Nov 20, 2012 Posts: 126	K Kilaueakyd Posted posted on Sun, Dec 15, 2013 11:05 PM Tiki Republic you have a real nice design for a great mug. It would look good in my collection also...
S Sterlingwerx Member Joined: Dec 17, 2013 Posts: 6	S Sterlingwerx Posted posted on Tue, Dec 17, 2013 9:08 PM Hi folks, I carve wax that I turn into silver tiki rings, pendants and such.
S Sterlingwerx Member Joined: Dec 17, 2013 Posts: 6	S Sterlingwerx Posted posted on Tue, Dec 17, 2013 9:17 PM here's a few other items:
TM Tiki Magazine Member The Corner Booth Joined: Dec 20, 2013 Posts: 14	TM Tiki Magazine Posted posted on Fri, Dec 20, 2013 12:15 PM Aloha everyone! We've created an account for the magazine so we can keep you all up-to-date with Tiki Magazine news, info and such. We'll be posting a new topic with all that's going on currently, where we are on the new issue, and a few other things.
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on Fri, Dec 20, 2013 12:45 PM Aloha Tiki Magazine, Just curious- What is the plan is for people who had subscriptions that were never completed???
TM Tiki Magazine Member The Corner Booth Joined: Dec 20, 2013 Posts: 14	TM Tiki Magazine Posted posted on Fri, Dec 20, 2013 12:50 PM On 2013-12-20 12:45, ron-tiki wrote: Aloha Tiki Magazine, Just curious- What is the plan is for people who had subscriptions that were never completed??? Thanks for the question! If your subscription still has issues remaining you're all set. You'll receive the balance of your subscription before needing to renew again.
R ron-tiki Grand Member (1 year) los angeles Joined: Feb 24, 2007 Posts: 441	R ron-tiki Posted posted on Fri, Dec 20, 2013 12:55 PM Sweeeeeet !! Thanks Tiki MAGAZINE !!
K Keaka-tiki Member Tacoma Washington Joined: Dec 22, 2013 Posts: 41	K Keaka-tiki Posted posted on Sun, Dec 22, 2013 12:35 PM Aloha all! Jack here or as my new name suggests Keaka-tiki! I'm a huge mug, art and lifestyle fan up here in beautiful Tacoma Washington. I've been haunting around the Seattle rockabilly scene for years and fell in complete love with everything tiki right off the bat. I've been a regular at the Hula hula for years and just recently I've been tying one on at the Tacoma Cabana Rhum bar! Been using the site as a resource for years and decided its time to stop lurking! Mahalo! Keaka-tiki
DA Dr. Alderete Member Argentina/Mexico Joined: Dec 26, 2013 Posts: 27	DA Dr. Alderete Posted posted on Thu, Dec 26, 2013 7:57 PM Iorana, my name is Jorge Alderete... my artistic name is Dr. Alderete... an illustrator from Argentina that currently lives in Mexico City (for the last 16 years) Not only but I always made some tiki artwork, I design a few tiki mugs, I'm very interested in Easter Island stuff, music, books, history and everything... I also recently (July 2013) made an exhibition at the Island's Antropological Museum... Here you can read something about myself (is in english) http://www.jorgealderete.com/wp-content/uploads/curriculum-2013-ENG.pdf And you always can go to my website a try a search for Tiki (for example) http://www.jorgealderete.com/?s=tiki&submit=s or Moai: http://www.jorgealderete.com/?s=moai&submit=s That show you everything related to that words... I think that's my best presentation... I hope you enjoy. Thanks in advance. Jorge Dr. Alderete http://www.jorgealderete.com http://www.vertigogaleria.com [ Edited by: Dr. Alderete 2013-12-26 19:58 ]
M MaukaHale Tiki Socialite The base of the Volcano Joined: May 07, 2012 Posts: 967	M MaukaHale Posted posted on Fri, Dec 27, 2013 5:02 PM Very nice art work.
A allaboutvintage Member Joined: Jan 01, 2014 Posts: 3	A allaboutvintage Posted posted on Wed, Jan 1, 2014 10:06 PM Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself. I live in the Midwest. I LOVE vintage and retro items. I would love to one day have my house entirely furnished with mid century furniture and decor! I find myself drawn to items with island flair. I am excited to join this community!
TD TIKI DAVID Member North Coast/ DEAD Joined: Apr 07, 2004 Posts: 1961	TD TIKI DAVID Posted posted on Thu, Jan 2, 2014 2:41 PM On 2014-01-01 22:06, allaboutvintage wrote: Hello, I just wanted to introduce myself. I live in the Midwest. I LOVE vintage and retro items. I would love to one day have my house entirely furnished with mid century furniture and decor! I find myself drawn to items with island flair. I am excited to join this community! Where in the Midwest?
THI Thurston Howell IV Member Hervey Bay Australia Joined: Apr 08, 2013 Posts: 113	THI Thurston Howell IV Posted posted on Thu, Jan 2, 2014 3:24 PM On 2013-12-26 19:57, Dr. Alderete wrote: Iorana, my name is Jorge Alderete... my artistic name is Dr. Alderete... an illustrator from Argentina that currently lives in Mexico City (for the last 16 years) Not only but I always made some tiki artwork, I design a few tiki mugs, I'm very interested in Easter Island stuff, music, books, history and everything... I also recently (July 2013) made an exhibition at the Island's Antropological Museum... Here you can read something about myself (is in english) http://www.jorgealderete.com/wp-content/uploads/curriculum-2013-ENG.pdf And you always can go to my website a try a search for Tiki (for example) http://www.jorgealderete.com/?s=tiki&submit=s or Moai: http://www.jorgealderete.com/?s=moai&submit=s That show you everything related to that words... I think that's my best presentation... I hope you enjoy. Thanks in advance. Jorge Dr. Alderete http://www.jorgealderete.com http://www.vertigogaleria.com [ Edited by: Dr. Alderete 2013-12-26 19:58 ] Aloha Doctor - like the artwork very much. Thanks for posting.
SM Spider Mike Member Joined: May 19, 2013 Posts: 16	SM Spider Mike Posted posted on Sun, Jan 5, 2014 11:33 AM Hello this Spider Mike in San Diego. Ive been around Tiki Central awhile but haven't posted an introduction. I'm die hard tiki freak and a avid Tiki Oasis fan. As a self employed builder and artist I get to be involved in some cool projects around San Diego. I'm sure I'll get around to posting some here and there. I also have a vacation rental in San Diego on airbnb. check it out at http://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1579313 Hope to meet some of you at TO14 this year!
L lopakapono Member Joined: Jan 23, 2014 Posts: 1	L lopakapono Posted posted on Thu, Jan 23, 2014 8:04 PM Aloha! My name is Lopaka, From Kailua, Oahu. I like everyone here share a passion for tiki . I'm actually a Makau carver along with wood and metal work. I hope to share my art and get to know everyone here. Mahalo Nui, Lopaka
S scottxwl Member Byfield, MA Joined: Feb 18, 2014 Posts: 36	S scottxwl Posted posted on Tue, Feb 18, 2014 10:41 AM In February 2014 I went to Disneyland for the first time. My favorite place was Trader Sam's, where I spent every evening (and one afternoon.) The only in-park attraction I did more than once was the Enchanted Tiki Room. A new passion was born that week. I left with every mug Trader Sam's sells, and the two 50th anniversary Enchanted Tiki Room mugs. And an Enchanted Tiki Room Hawaiian shirt. Then I sat at a Doctor Who convention and dreamed of making tiki mugs of the 13 Doctors, and a tiki Tardis that is also a liquor cabinet... I haven't been this excited about a new "fandom" in a long time.
M MissClaireTiki Member Joined: Mar 11, 2014 Posts: 24	M MissClaireTiki Posted posted on Tue, Mar 11, 2014 3:38 PM Hello TC, My name is Miss Claire and i've caught tiki fever!. It all started when i came across tiki mugs at a vintage shop in San Diego called pack ratt records run by Mikey Ratt http://mikeyratt.blogspot.com, If your in San Diego i recommend stopping by. My interest and slight obsession has turned me into a collector and has inspired me to make tiki related art. I'm looking forward to being a part of this community.
ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite Costa Misery Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7118	ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Posted posted on Tue, Mar 11, 2014 5:02 PM Welcome folks!
D dktikidaddy Member outer space Joined: Mar 12, 2014 Posts: 1	D dktikidaddy Posted posted on Wed, Mar 12, 2014 6:12 PM Hello all....I was a member here before but its been awhile since I logged in. Had to re-register...I guess my user name was booted out of the system. It's good to be back!
TM tiki mick Tiki Socialite SOCAL Joined: May 12, 2004 Posts: 4105	TM tiki mick Posted posted on Wed, Mar 12, 2014 7:27 PM On 2014-02-18 10:41, scottxwl wrote: In February 2014 I went to Disneyland for the first time. My favorite place was Trader Sam's, where I spent every evening (and one afternoon.) The only in-park attraction I did more than once was the Enchanted Tiki Room. A new passion was born that week. I left with every mug Trader Sam's sells, and the two 50th anniversary Enchanted Tiki Room mugs. And an Enchanted Tiki Room Hawaiian shirt. Then I sat at a Doctor Who convention and dreamed of making tiki mugs of the 13 Doctors, and a tiki Tardis that is also a liquor cabinet... I haven't been this excited about a new "fandom" in a long time. Trader Sam's has some detractors here who think it is a fake tiki bar, but I really love the place! At night, slightly buzzed, either sitting inside or out...the place is magical, and even my friends who don't care for tiki or know about it walk away loving that place! I also bought ever mug and bowl they sell there....I totally get it! Welcome to Tiki Central!
T Twyki Member Joined: Mar 17, 2014 Posts: 3	T Twyki Posted posted on Mon, Mar 17, 2014 10:31 PM Hello everyone. I'm Twyki, the w:a Tiki Master. I'll upload my tikis in this wonderful forum asap. Twyki.
ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Tiki Socialite Costa Misery Joined: Jul 19, 2009 Posts: 7118	ATP Atomic Tiki Punk Posted posted on Tue, Mar 18, 2014 12:57 AM On 2014-03-17 22:31, Twyki wrote: Hello everyone. I'm Twyki, the w:a Tiki Master. I'll upload my tikis in this wonderful forum asap. Twyki. Talking the talk Twyki,But can you walk the walk.
O OnlyATikiLad Tiki Socialite Bottom of the barrel Joined: May 06, 2009 Posts: 112	O OnlyATikiLad Posted posted on Tue, Mar 18, 2014 12:46 PM On 2013-12-26 19:57, Dr. Alderete wrote: Iorana, my name is Jorge Alderete... my artistic name is Dr. Alderete... an illustrator from Argentina that currently lives in Mexico City (for the last 16 years) Not only but I always made some tiki artwork, I design a few tiki mugs, I'm very interested in Easter Island stuff, music, books, history and everything... I also recently (July 2013) made an exhibition at the Island's Antropological Museum... Here you can read something about myself (is in english) http://www.jorgealderete.com/wp-content/uploads/curriculum-2013-ENG.pdf And you always can go to my website a try a search for Tiki (for example) http://www.jorgealderete.com/?s=tiki&submit=s or Moai: http://www.jorgealderete.com/?s=moai&submit=s That show you everything related to that words... I think that's my best presentation... I hope you enjoy. Thanks in advance. Jorge Dr. Alderete http://www.jorgealderete.com http://www.vertigogaleria.com [ Edited by: Dr. Alderete 2013-12-26 19:58 ] Very cool artwork indeed. :drink:
S sleeplessj Member Joined: Mar 28, 2014 Posts: 1	S sleeplessj Posted posted on Fri, Mar 28, 2014 11:14 AM Aloha! I go by SJ and I am putting together a brand new Exotica/Tiki band in the San Francisco Bay area. So, i'll be hanging out in the Music area mostly. :) I discovered this site a while back, and returned while researching band names. It does sound like many of the good ones are taken, but we'll keep plugging along and throwing out ideas for a new band name. Mahalo, this site is a great resource!
L littlegiles Tiki Socialite Lancaster, SC Joined: Jun 08, 2003 Posts: 821	L littlegiles Posted posted on Fri, Mar 28, 2014 11:38 AM Welcome to the board SJ. Would love to hear some of your music. Dale
B bettiemercury Member Massachusetts Joined: Apr 02, 2014 Posts: 3	B bettiemercury Posted posted on Wed, Apr 2, 2014 10:20 AM Hi all! I'm a huge tiki fan, and finally got around to signing up for an account. I'm from western Mass. Look forward to chatting with folks. :) Bettie