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rugbymatt
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: Jun 03, 2005
Posts: 1201
From: Sacramento
|  Posted: 2007-05-08 1:39 pm Permalink
"Right in the lumber yard, Danny"
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SoccerTiki
Grand Member (6 years) 
Joined: Feb 24, 2005
Posts: 1727
From: TheSoccerTikiGrotto, Island of LongBeach
| Posted: 2007-05-08 5:32 pm Permalink
Hmmmmm....Caliente Tropics for T.O. VIII ????
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Cammo
Tiki Socialite
Joined: May 18, 2006
Posts: 1808
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2007-05-08 7:29 pm Permalink
Just Sherlocked the whole Hanalei/Crown Plaza hotel.
Bottom line is, the only major change is in the restaurant, and in the lobby. The restaurant is now twice as big, yes it has beige walls, but it still has a tropical/south seas feel. Almost nothing else has been done to the hotel.
They're not changing anything else now or in the future. It will be known as the Hanalei Conference Center, the new signs all say that. The gardens, the outriggers, everything will stay. They've actually put up more weapons and masks on the walls, if anything.
The funny thing to me is simply that the changes they have made are obviously bad business decisions. The happening spot at the hotel is the sushi bar & bar, there are literally three times more people there than at the restaurant. People obviously love the Tiki/sushi/polynesian drinks spot, and hang there for hours. Nobody is in the restaurant. Maybe that has a lot to do with the NEW MENU which is TERRIBLE!
I followed two suits around, one explaining to the other all about the changes, and they both seemed so jazzed about it, like they had created a billion-dollar hotel from a sow's ear. The little tour was ironic, because the new polish they've put on the place is not attracting customers, diners, or guests. It's so friggin obvious.
I mean, what do they expect returning guests to say? - - -
"Look, Esther! The walls are beige. How pretty! And the menu is just like Howard Jonson's now. Delightful! We'll have to tell all our friends about the new changes!"
Well, don't worry, it's not that bad and you can goof on it all you want now. Don't be shy - those suits WANT your opinions.
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RockNRollRatfink
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Mar 30, 2007
Posts: 63
From: CA
| Posted: 2007-05-11 8:48 pm Permalink
The booze will make everything ok!
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tiki leki
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jul 02, 2006
Posts: 86
From: Point Loma
| Posted: 2007-05-12 08:01 am Permalink
I vote for Humphreys Half Moon Bay for Oasis XIII, Its got tiki a nice pool and its within staggering distance of the Bai Hai!
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Otto
Grand Member (3 years) 
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 771
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2007-05-13 11:11 pm Permalink
Well stated Cammo.
I couldn't agree with you more and although I knew about this remodel for a long time, when I first heard about it it came out of left field. AND I had already signed a contract for this year's event so I couldn't really say to them, "IF you destroy The Islands, then we will not have Oasis there." Then they could have said OK, we'll sue you for $50K
But for all the destruction, we can still look on the bright side and see lush tropical landscaping and a Moai by the pool. Stephen Crane's Luau artifacts in the atrium along with waterfalls, tropical drinks served in Tiki mugs, and some elements of the historic Hanalei hotel still intact.
Management has informed me that some (more) of the artifacts from the Islands restaurant will be re-installed onto the walls in the lobby and in the restaurant and the Islands Outrigger *sign* is apparently still there?
As far as a collection of artifacts goes it will still have more Tikis than Humphreys. . . .
[ This Message was edited by: Otto 2007-05-13 23:13 ]
[ This Message was edited by: Otto 2007-05-25 14:46 ]
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RockNRollRatfink
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Mar 30, 2007
Posts: 63
From: CA
| Posted: 2007-05-15 9:07 pm Permalink
Booya!
thats right!
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CheekyGirl
Tiki Socialite
Joined: May 21, 2003
Posts: 976
From: Like Oh My Gawd..San Fernando Valley
| Posted: 2007-05-30 11:57 am Permalink
I just realized that since I'm participating in the "Native Chop Chop" on Sunday. I plan on booking myself for another night -- with a check out on Monday.
Maybe I trust I'll see more than a few Oasis folks there on Monday as well....
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Billy the Crud
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 02, 2007
Posts: 996
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2007-06-02 12:49 pm Permalink
Hey all, this will be my first year at Tiki Oasis. Just thought I'd introduce myself and maybe ask what to expect. I FULLY intend on participating the room crawl. Polynesian Painkillers in my room!
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tiki leki
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jul 02, 2006
Posts: 86
From: Point Loma
| Posted: 2007-06-04 2:05 pm Permalink
Hey Otto, Any updates on Saturdays symposiums, as far as tickets and prices.
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CaliTiki
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 28, 2007
Posts: 35
From: California
| Posted: 2007-06-28 2:05 pm Permalink
Looking forward to meeting you!
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Otto
Grand Member (3 years)
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 771
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2007-06-28 7:20 pm Permalink
Suffice to say they will be awesome (except for mine, don't go to mine so I don't ahve to work very hard cause I'll probably be hungover AND sleep deprived)
We are trying to work out a shopping cart issue on the website. The tickets are up for sale on the site but I did not want to announce it til I was SURE that it worked.
So, consider this an announcement to Tiki Cnetral that tix are on sale and limited
Free symposiums also have capacity limits so you should book them too
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On 2007-06-04 14:05, tiki leki wrote:
Hey Otto, Any updates on Saturdays symposiums, as far as tickets and prices.
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croe67
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 05, 2003
Posts: 1011
From: Land of Cheese & Beer
| Posted: 2007-06-28 7:33 pm Permalink
Yeah - we bought our Symposium tickets just earlier today - seemed to work just fine - no problems at all
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Otto
Grand Member (3 years)
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 771
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2007-06-28 7:50 pm Permalink
Suffice to say they will be awesome (except for mine, don't go to mine so I don't have to work very hard cause I'll probably be hungover AND sleep deprived)
We are trying to work out a shopping cart issue on the website. The tickets are up for sale on the site but I did not want to announce it til I was SURE that it worked.
So, consider this an announcement to Tiki Central that tix are on sale and limited
Free symposiums also have capacity limits so you should book them too
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On 2007-06-04 14:05, tiki leki wrote:
Hey Otto, Any updates on Saturdays symposiums, as far as tickets and prices.
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babydoe
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 27, 2003
Posts: 250
From: Bay Area
| Posted: 2007-07-02 7:35 pm Permalink
Hello there! We need a few VOLUNTEERS for Tiki Oasis! Want to get involved behind the scenes?
Specifically I am looking for a....
MYSPACE, blog lovin' person to help spread the word of the Tiki Oasis (perfect for a myspace junkie!)
AND
Someone in LA that can hit up a club this Saturday the 7th in LA and hit up a couple other places over the next week or so with flyers (perfect for the LA social butterfly!)
Both of these positions = FREE ticket to the event!
if interested e-mail me at: thedevilettes@hotmail.com
XOXO Baby Doe
Tiki Oasis
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