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leisure master
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Joined: Mar 24, 2007
Posts: 428
From: The exotic village, NYC
|  Posted: 2007-11-19 11:54 am Permalink
!Viva la gira de tiki nordeste!
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velveteenlounge
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Joined: Feb 13, 2004
Posts: 324
From: Velveteen Lounge, NY
| Posted: 2007-11-19 11:58 am Permalink
I'm ready to go!
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pappythesailor
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Joined: Jul 07, 2005
Posts: 1563
From: Mass.
| Posted: 2007-11-19 2:00 pm Permalink
Here's some of the places we crossed of the list yesterday:
Fantasy Island - Salem - Must have been good once. Looks like it's just been remodeled. Only a few Orchids lamps and couple of bamboo chairs survived. Oh and my drink was alcohol-free. Next!
The Tiki House-Waltham -Takeout only. No tiki. Next!
The Tiki Garden - Abington- That's right, Abington. Sully's standing outisde 'cuz the place doesn't 'til 4:00.... Could be a paradise inside. Probably not.
Golden Pacific -(I think it was in Whitman(?)) - No tiki. Next!
Tiki Palace - Braintree - Talk about an ironic name! We walked in and walked out. NO tiki at all.
Then we went to the Tahiti in Dedham. Still open. They've wallpapered over the beautiful murals in back. We walked out. Sick. We got a call from Professor Hummingflower (incedentally, after last night, we think we know why he got that name) called us and sent us to--Beverly. Yes, Beverly from Dedham!
China Jade - Beverly - Supposedly the China Jade has had the same decor since 1959! We hauled ass. We got inside--one Orchids lamp. We walked out. It was a bad night.
We headed for the Bali Hai for $4 Zombies. The good news there is the owner brought out STILL ANOTHER STYLE of new, old stock tiki mugs for us to buy. If anybody wants to see it, I'll post a pic.
Anyway, we're running out of tiki fast in these parts.
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rugbymatt
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Joined: Jun 03, 2005
Posts: 1201
From: Sacramento
| Posted: 2007-11-19 2:15 pm Permalink
Let's see that mug!
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rugbymatt
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Joined: Jun 03, 2005
Posts: 1201
From: Sacramento
| Posted: 2007-11-19 2:16 pm Permalink
Valiant effort gents. Just be glad you did your scouting before the snows came.
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sneakyjack
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Joined: May 25, 2004
Posts: 988
From: NYC Area
| Posted: 2007-11-19 3:04 pm Permalink
nice research
post the mug shot please !
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Bogielocks
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Joined: Feb 11, 2007
Posts: 352
From: New Bedford, MA
| Posted: 2007-11-19 3:31 pm Permalink
Damn! You guys were in my neck of the woods most of the day. The Tiki Garden isn't that great of a place, I wasn't impressed when I went for food and drink.
If you're heading the tour to the South Coast/South Shore, might I suggest Chuck's China Inn in New Bedford. This is where I go to, to relax and eat. The food is great, and every Polynesian-type drink comes in a Tiki Mug. They also have a function room off of the bar. Tony the bartender makes one hell of a drink..
Here's a link to a news article for your enjoyment...
http://www.southcoast247.com/eating/stories/chucks.shtml
Cheers!
Rick
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Scottes
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Joined: Feb 18, 2007
Posts: 490
From: A Little North Of Boston
| Posted: 2007-11-19 3:56 pm Permalink
How about renting one of the upstairs rooms at Kowloon for the day? Sheesh...
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Bargoyle
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Joined: Mar 18, 2004
Posts: 1025
From: Tolland, CT
| Posted: 2007-11-19 4:08 pm Permalink
Thanks for the tip Bogie, we'll have to check it out!
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Tikisgrl
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Joined: Aug 03, 2005
Posts: 861
From: Lowell, Mass
| Posted: 2007-11-19 4:53 pm Permalink
Quit teasing... show us the mug... Please?
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rugbymatt
Grand Member (5 years)
Joined: Jun 03, 2005
Posts: 1201
From: Sacramento
| Posted: 2007-11-19 5:00 pm Permalink
Damn Rick, good call. The China Inn looks like it has potential. Let's see what the Kahuna's think when they give their scouting report.
The Kowloon has an upstairs???
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Moai in the house!
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pappythesailor
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Joined: Jul 07, 2005
Posts: 1563
From: Mass.
| Posted: 2007-11-20 07:24 am Permalink
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On 2007-11-19 14:16, rugbymatt wrote:
Valiant effort gents. Just be glad you did your scouting before the snows came.
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You're too right. Here's my front yard this morning and it's still coming down. Must be global warming.
Here's da mug (and friend). The other black mug has the pointed head. I know this one appeared at lots of other tiki joints. It just says Made in Japan at the bottom.
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pappythesailor
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Joined: Jul 07, 2005
Posts: 1563
From: Mass.
| Posted: 2007-11-20 07:26 am Permalink
P.S. Beth, save some for the rest of the N.E. ohana, huh?
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pappythesailor
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 07, 2005
Posts: 1563
From: Mass.
| Posted: 2007-11-20 07:30 am Permalink
Here you go, Johnman (and anybody). Just Photoshop yourself right in there:
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Professor Pineapple
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 18, 2007
Posts: 63
From: Manchester CT
| Posted: 2007-11-20 08:39 am Permalink
Holy Moley!
Here I am, getting depressed over the blizzard of '07, and NETT II is forming as I live and breath!
I really need to check this forum more often...
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