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martiki
Official Mixologist
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 3056
From: http://www.smugglerscovesf.com
|  Posted: 2006-04-24 2:45 pm Permalink
Whew! What a weekend- I'm finally coming up for air after one hell of a good time. Ten thousand Mahalos to everyone who made it out for TC night, the grand opening, and last night as well. Or those of you who made all of the above! Are some of you still over there right now? You have to shower once in a while. God knows I do.
I'm really touched by the distances you all travelled to make it out, and I'm sorry that some of you had to wait outside for quite a while. (Royale, we'll get you in for a Fang- sorry about that!) But we can only hold so many, and it's a good thing we were being careful, as we had a visit from Alameda's finest. (SOP, apparently)
A very special thanks to everyone who gave a hand with bussing tables, crowd control, and more. The ohana feeling is alive and well at FI.
See everyone soon- if we haven't met yet, be sure to introduce yourself and say hi!
All the very, very best to everyone here-
martiki
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mrsmiley
Grand Member (8 years) 
Joined: Apr 03, 2002
Posts: 3153
From: Las Vegas, NV
| Posted: 2006-04-24 3:50 pm Permalink
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On 2006-04-24 14:45, martiki wrote:
(Royale, we'll get you in for a Fang- sorry about that!) But we can only hold so many, and it's a good thing we were being careful, as we had a visit from Alameda's finest. martiki
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It seems the average wait to get in after 6pm was 45mins to an hour!!! Has Alameda ever experienced that long (and that even coming) a line?!?!
I can't wait for Karaoke Wednesdays!!! Wait, Martiki-you don't have a karaoke machine!?!? WE don't need no STINKIN' MACHINE!! 
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Coco Loco
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 21, 2004
Posts: 821
From: Exotic Isle of Alameda
| Posted: 2006-04-24 4:30 pm Permalink
I must say that Forbidden Island is the hippest and most beautiful establishment on the Island. Based on very positive feedback from patrons, I expect that it's presence is much appreciated. There's nothing like it on the island -- or elsewhere for that matter. Did I mention that Alameda is an ISLAND? Yes, it's an ISLAND. Surrounded on all sides by water, so yes, it's an ISLAND. Ohhh, my allergy medicine is going to my head. Too much fun this weekend. 
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martiki
Official Mixologist
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 3056
From: http://www.smugglerscovesf.com
| Posted: 2006-04-24 5:08 pm Permalink
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Are some of you still over there right now?
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mrsmiley
Grand Member (8 years)
Joined: Apr 03, 2002
Posts: 3153
From: Las Vegas, NV
| Posted: 2006-04-24 5:50 pm Permalink
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On 2006-04-24 14:45, martiki wrote:
Are some of you still over there right now?
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I'M sleepy!
ps-that is a nice ZAZZ pin I am wearing!
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Mai Tai
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 21, 2004
Posts: 1430
From: Exotic Isle of Alameda
| Posted: 2006-04-24 6:05 pm Permalink
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On 2006-04-24 14:45, martiki wrote:
Are some of you still over there right now?
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Yep.
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inkylouise
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: May 18, 2002
Posts: 522
From: las vegas
| Posted: 2006-04-25 08:15 am Permalink
the forbidden island is soooo beautiful; everyone involved should be awful proud! you can tell that it truly is a labor of love because of it's cool ohana vibe! i had a great time, the drinks were all incredible and super tasty!!!
russell and hubert really loved all the tunes on the juke box...
best of luck, and i can't wait to come back!
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thejab
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 2984
From: Forbidden Island, CA
| Posted: 2006-04-27 5:25 pm Permalink
Before:
After!:
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thejab
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 2984
From: Forbidden Island, CA
| Posted: 2006-04-28 1:34 pm Permalink
Before:
Photo by Conga Mike
After:
Photo by Humuhumu
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Chongolio
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 02, 2002
Posts: 2765
From: The Coast of Kauai
| Posted: 2006-04-28 3:52 pm Permalink
That is just like some kind of ugly ol caterpillar turning into a beeyootiful Butterfly but with better tasting pollen.
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
Grand Member (6 years) 
Joined: Jun 01, 2005
Posts: 696
From: A Little Island called Australia
| Posted: 2006-04-28 6:09 pm Permalink
Oh what a night! I was so fortunate to be in town on the TCers preview night at the Forbidden Island and meet so many TCers and check out the hard work that the guys have put into creating a sensational tiki meeting place and I sampled a number of drinks (I can remember that one had coconut and macadamia in it and and the others were real nice!) I have posted a couple of my photos taken on that night - Thanks to Mr Smiley for driving myself and friends to the night and taking us to Trader Vics on the way over. Great to meet Otto in person and have a chat about all things tiki in Australia
Hope to drop in for cocktails when I get over to the states again.
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hodadhank
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Dec 28, 2005
Posts: 1682
From: Mission Beach, CA
| Posted: 2006-04-28 11:42 pm Permalink
Great pics everybody... I can't wait till my next visit to Nor Cal!
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thejab
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 2984
From: Forbidden Island, CA
| Posted: 2006-04-29 10:46 am Permalink
Tallywacker:
Neptune's Garden
China Clipper (2)
Forbidden Island
Coronado Luau Special
Hawaii Kai Treasure
Krakatoa
Sidewinder's Fang
Coconut Kallaloo
Zombie
Monkeypod
The Combover
Saturn
Captain's Grog (2)
Navy Grog
Pirate Grog
Classic Mai Tai
Suffering Bastard
Missionary's Downfall
La Floridita Dacquiri
Painkiller
Hurricane
Don's Dacquiri
Banana Mamacow
Boo Loo
All superb!
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GatorRob
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 20, 2004
Posts: 1766
From: 3 hrs 33 mins to paradise
| Posted: 2006-04-30 1:13 pm Permalink
That first set of before and after pics should be framed and on the wall somewhere in the bar. What an amazing transformation!
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thejab
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 2984
From: Forbidden Island, CA
| Posted: 2006-05-01 10:44 am Permalink
Last night was a nice uncrowded (but fairly busy) night. Several big shots (executives, chefs) from Trader Vic's came in! They must have liked it because they stayed a while. Plenty of German was spoken. Prost!
newest tally:
Neptune's Garden
China Clipper (3)
Forbidden Island
Coronado Luau Special
Hawaii Kai Treasure
Krakatoa
Sidewinder's Fang
Coconut Kallaloo
Zombie
Monkeypod
The Combover
Saturn
Captain's Grog (2)
Navy Grog
Pirate Grog
Classic Mai Tai
Suffering Bastard
Missionary's Downfall
La Floridita Dacquiri
Painkiller
Hurricane
Don's Dacquiri
Banana Mamacow
Boo Loo
Mystery Bowl (thanks tikicleen and drunkenhat!)
Royal Hawaiian
Island Mai Tai (pretty good as a pineapple tropical drink but I prefer the classic)
Fog Cutter
Chamborlada (need a visit to the dentist after this one, but it was delicious)
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