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Updated: Bamboo Ben is working his tiki magic on Tikitastic's living room |
Tikitastic
Grand Member (6 years) 
Joined: Jul 28, 2006
Posts: 266
From: Los Gatos, CA USA
|  Posted: 2008-01-27 12:57 am Permalink
Since my collecting skills do not match my building skills, I asked Bamboo Ben if he would be willing to work some of his tiki magic on my living room. He accepted and is currently 4 days into the build out of my tiki room. The room is approx. 20 feet x 20 feet and already includes a 70's style wet bar and a small wood stove, which will be staying in one form or another since I live in the mountains and it gets cold.
Here are pics of the build out process....
Before - Tuesday January 22, 2008
Day 1 - Wednesday January 23, 2008
Taking a break at Forbidden Island with Mai Tai and Notch
Day 2 - Thursday January 24, 2008
Day 3 - Friday January 25, 2008
Thatch-frosted vegan cupcakes from Panda for the build out!
Day 4 - Saturday January 26, 2008
Day 5 - Sunday January 27, 2008
Day 6 - Monday January 28, 2008
Day 8 - Wednesday January 30, 2008
Notch, Bamboo Ben, Tai Won On and Dr. Von Zombie
Day 9 - Thursday January 31, 2008
Day 10 - Friday February 1, 2008
After Pics....a tiki bar is really never done!
More after pics...these were taken in July 2009
The Bamboo Ben tiki mug overlooking the tiki room:
And the Trader Vic's dining room table just outside the tiki room:
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Dr. Von Zombie
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 17, 2007
Posts: 32
From: San Ho za Ca.
| Posted: 2008-01-27 04:04 am Permalink
Wow that looks great!!! I can't wait to see the finished product.
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Tai Won On
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: Aug 20, 2007
Posts: 244
From: San Jose Island
| Posted: 2008-01-27 05:05 am Permalink
Mark,
Wow, that looks incredible. Ben is truly a master artist. I can't wait to see it in person.
Jim
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Babalu
Grand Member (5 years)
Joined: Nov 19, 2006
Posts: 2498
From: Lemon Grove
| Posted: 2008-01-27 05:42 am Permalink
Sweeeet!!
It's really cool to see progress pictures on this build out. I can tell that this whole project is going to be ultra cool when completed. Not sure how you going to play in the chair, but I love it...it goes well with your paintings...jukebox = to die for!
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Bora Boris
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Joined: Mar 25, 2005
Posts: 2402
From: Boogie Wonderland
| Posted: 2008-01-27 09:40 am Permalink
Exciting stuff Tikitastic!
Just make sure Ben doesn't forget to take his Ugg boots home.
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Jungle Trader
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Joined: Jan 04, 2003
Posts: 3691
From: Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca.
| Posted: 2008-01-27 10:08 am Permalink
I'm green all over. hmmmph. When's the shindig?
Ben would be much cooler if he drank Coors.
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VampiressRN
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Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 5089
From: Sin City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2008-01-27 10:33 am Permalink
Oooooooooh...totally jealous here...that is going to be awesome. 
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tikiwinebear
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Joined: Sep 30, 2004
Posts: 578
From: Santa Rosa, CA (Sonoma - wine country)
| Posted: 2008-01-27 10:49 am Permalink
FANtikitastic!!! Rev BambooBen Rocks! Keep the pictures coming, and we will keep drooling. Can't wait to see your collection incorporated into Ben's design and craftsmanship, Tikitastic! A winning combination, I am sure.
Mahalo for the pictures...
Myke
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Tonga Tiki
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Joined: Nov 14, 2006
Posts: 144
From: The Tonga Lounge in Safety Harbor, FL
| Posted: 2008-01-27 11:10 am Permalink
Inspiring!
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NOTCH
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Joined: Apr 23, 2006
Posts: 501
From: San Jose.Ca
| Posted: 2008-01-27 12:29 pm Permalink
Looking good..
Thumbs up all the way Brah..
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Chongolio
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Joined: Oct 02, 2002
Posts: 2765
From: The Coast of Kauai
| Posted: 2008-01-27 2:25 pm Permalink
Damn Good or Bamn Bood or Damnboo if you will. Looks good gents real good.
Chongolio
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Hiphipahula
Grand Member (6 years)
Joined: May 27, 2006
Posts: 2376
From: The Valley! Female, leo,fav color pink.
| Posted: 2008-01-27 2:38 pm Permalink
Great! Thanks for the looks!
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ravenne
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 07, 2005
Posts: 1015 | Posted: 2008-01-27 3:11 pm Permalink
That looks stellar! 
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teaKEY
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Joined: Nov 09, 2004
Posts: 3663
From: The thumb !
| Posted: 2008-01-27 5:53 pm Permalink
That one shot of the bookshelves with the white walls reminds me of a comic book store in my city. I like the bamboo you got going on. The floor is cool
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Tiki-Kate
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Joined: Sep 21, 2003
Posts: 1700
From: Yucaipa, CA
| Posted: 2008-01-27 7:45 pm Permalink
I'm sorry...vegan cupcakes???
The place looks great. Can't wait to see more.
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