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McTiki's Backyard Oasis... redux... in progress |
Dr.TikiMojo
Tiki Socialite
Joined: May 26, 2006
Posts: 471
From: Elk Grove, CA
|  Posted: 2006-11-10 6:27 pm Permalink
Aloha McTiki!
As everyone else has said, FANTASTIC WORK!!! BEAUTIFUL!!
Someday I should post photos of the our HUGE backyard mud hole and see if I can't play on the sympathies of the TC Ohana to all come over in an Amish fashioned Barn Raising to build a deck, fire pit, landscape, Tiki Hut Raising, pond building! 
Not only does it require a TON of money, (especially if you don't know how to do it all yourself but we could NEVER get through all the City Permits! 
How'd ya do it?
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McTiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 22, 2004
Posts: 1962
From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2006-11-28 5:32 pm Permalink
Aloha! Hope I find everyone enjoying this time of seasons. It's been awhile.
Played in the mud & glass (Well I'm only showing you the glass part for now. (tomorrow actually)
First off....
IsleConch- Thank you. Actually, yes, he's our Rat gargoyle! a fierce presence in the gardens.
Kikekeki - Thank you. We live in Merritt Island, FL, Where are you?
Clarita - Thank you X6 Clarita!
Dr.TikiMojo - Thank you. A hut raising is a fantastic idea! Just make sure there are enough building supplies, tools, electricity, air, water, space, (shade is nice but, optional) liquor & mixers for ~30 thirsty and creative folks. Music ! (A must have!) bug repellent, sun screen, in some cases, protective gear! did I say water? and of course...time. I'm ashamed it took me 12 months. Love the idea though.
We did the back bar too! Totally diferent! It's all grouted (unlike in these pics). Just need a few more wipedowns and a sealer. I'll post those pics tomorrow.
Mahalo
McTiki
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IsleConch
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 04, 2006
Posts: 166
From: Satellite Beach, FL
| Posted: 2006-11-28 6:48 pm Permalink
The glass works is beautiful Mc..how do ya find the time???Always a project..
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McTiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 22, 2004
Posts: 1962
From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2006-11-28 7:17 pm Permalink
It took the Wahine and I friday evening to start the lay out (dry) then saturday we bonded it all down. there is much more detail tile that went on before we actually called it done. Then on sunday, I grouted the backbar, and today, I grouted the big bar. Rome is taking it's precious time. Thanks Isle.
Mahalo
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hiltiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 10, 2004
Posts: 3200
From: Reseda, calif.
| Posted: 2006-11-28 7:34 pm Permalink
McTiki, I am having the best time following the progression of this bar. So much fun and it looks great, I love it. keep up the nice pictures.
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McTiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 22, 2004
Posts: 1962
From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2006-11-29 2:12 pm Permalink
Thanks hiltiki! Here are some pics of freshly cured grout. A few more wipedowns and it's time to seal.
And the back Bar...
Thank for the kind words.
Mahalo
McTiki
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Lake Surfer
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3382
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2006-11-30 01:38 am Permalink
Beautiful work McTiki. The extra time taken pays off in the end with incredible results.
Love watching your bar evolve too, like others have mentioned.
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kikekeki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 13, 2006
Posts: 356
From: the River of Grass in FlourDough
| Posted: 2006-11-30 08:19 am Permalink
Aloha McTiki!
Fantastic tile work!
I enjoy opening this thread to see the latest post...
I am located in Sarasota.
Will be following your progress, Happy Holidays!
K.
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McTiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 22, 2004
Posts: 1962
From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2007-01-07 11:03 am Permalink
well it's been a while, so here's whats new...a sign made from driftwood rescued from the Indian River.
Thanks for looking.
Mahalo
McTiki
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sungod
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Feb 07, 2003
Posts: 219
From: Tampa Bay/New Port Richey
| Posted: 2007-01-07 4:35 pm Permalink
Great sign and great tiki bar. Good job!!
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scaperman
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jan 27, 2005
Posts: 50 | Posted: 2007-01-07 6:19 pm Permalink
Looks really awesome, i like the tile work it looks really cool
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VampiressRN
Grand Member (8 years) 
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 5854
From: Sun City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2007-01-07 6:30 pm Permalink
Wowowowowow.....what a fantastic transformation in your backyard. The waterfal and tikihut are wonderful. I love the tikicat.....so life-like!!! 
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Tiki G.
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Feb 28, 2005
Posts: 380
From: Jacksonville Beach, FL
| Posted: 2007-01-09 05:05 am Permalink
Perfect. I like's. Very fitting.
Awesome job!
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tikigap
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 19, 2006
Posts: 838
From: Arlingtron Virginia
| Posted: 2007-01-09 05:33 am Permalink
Aloha McTiki! What a great place you got going on there! I really like the grout/tile work. The whole place is fantastic! I wish I could offer some constructive criticism, but I can't find anything to criticize!
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McTiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 22, 2004
Posts: 1962
From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2007-01-09 09:03 am Permalink
Thanks Lake, Kikekeki, Sungod, scaperman, VampiressRN, yeah the Cat is very "lifelike" He leaves offerings of rodent life in exchange for wet food lol...really! Tiki G you ought to know brother, youv'e been there a couple of times. TikiGap, thank you!
Mahalo
McTiki
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