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Tipsy McStagger
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Joined: Nov 21, 2004
Posts: 3394
From: HELL
|  Posted: 2005-08-25 10:14 am Permalink
actually, in the early 80's, according to Linda, there WERE boxes of the stuff in storage but were tossed away in the trash by another family member when they were cleaning out the storage unit. As for the stuff prior to the kahikis demise, she said some of it has dissappeared, mainly the photos of all the celebrities that once hung in the upper offices and some in the bar.....
as for finding old mugs, here's one of my old secrets i'll share with you....i have always done well when happening across former employees of tiki bars...they always kept some mugs and stuff for themselves and now, years later are happy to get rid of it for a few bucks......I made a huge mai kai score some years ago....a woman I met was a waitress at the mai kai back in the day. she owned a vintage store in florida years ago and had stashed in the back room, a couple dozen mai kai mugs and bowls. i bought all of it plus some mugs from a couple other places. she said her and her roomate at the time used to bring home mugs and stuff all the time when they were working there.....I've had similiar luck with other bars as well.
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Kono
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Joined: Oct 08, 2003
Posts: 1266
From: Orlando
| Posted: 2005-08-25 1:25 pm Permalink
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On 2005-08-25 10:14, Tipsy McStagger wrote:
here's one of my old secrets i'll share with you....i have always done well when happening across former employees of tiki bars... |
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Now tell us the secret of how to find former employees of tiki bars! 
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Tiki Joe
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Joined: Feb 15, 2005
Posts: 149
From: Cincinnati, O-Hi-Yo
| Posted: 2005-08-25 7:09 pm Permalink
Why is everybody pissing on Swanky?
His heart is in the right place and he played excellent tunes at the Hot Rod Hula Hop last weekend.
No one is going to stop bidding on the Kahiki stuff.
We're all addicted to tiki, it's our version of crack!
But don't be mean to Swanky, he doesn't deserve it.
Besides, if this is the girl I saw in the picture on the Fraternal Order of Moai site posing with Mr. Sapp, she's hot!
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Swanky
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Joined: Apr 03, 2002
Posts: 4814
From: Hapa Haole Hideaway, TN
| Posted: 2005-08-25 7:44 pm Permalink
Well, you can at least feel good about losing an auction to the kahiki builder's family
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umeone
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Joined: Aug 26, 2005
Posts: 145 | Posted: 2005-08-26 6:56 pm Permalink
Hi, Linda here(umeone). from the Kahiki.
I would like to thank Swannyfor trying to help me in my quest to collect memorabillia from my past. My husband and I had the privilege of spending time with Swanky and Tikiskip this past weekend at the Voodoo Lounge in Columbus, OH.and wer had a great time.
Since Craig and I Started buying on eBay, we have acquired several new items from b adler, rusassy,kdougwell, and many others. However, our interest is in the older items that relate to my father and mother.
We are nor sellers on eBay, nor would we sell or trade our purchases. We intend to pass them onto our children and eventually their children.
Best of all, we have made great new friends that have turned us on to the Tiki affection that I assume we all share.
I am saddened by the seeming attacks and cynicism that has come from my new friends help. Being the optimist that I am, I look forward to meeting more nice people through our affiliation with Tiki Central and eBay.
May we all have success in our personal quests.
As for me, my new friendships are priceless.
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Kono
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Joined: Oct 08, 2003
Posts: 1266
From: Orlando
| Posted: 2005-08-26 8:25 pm Permalink
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On 2005-08-25 19:09, Tiki Joe wrote:
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Errrr...I just re-read this thread and can't say I really see anyone "pissing on Swanky."
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On 2005-08-25 19:09, Tiki Joe wrote:
Besides, if this is the girl I saw in the picture on the Fraternal Order of Moai site posing with Mr. Sapp, she's hot!
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Well, God Dangit!, can we have a link please!?!?
Uanemone, are we allowed to bid against you or not? 
Please don't be just another TC ebayer. Tell us your personal history re: the Kahiki and your thoughts and feelings about the history of the establishment. There are many Kahiki freaks here who would love to hear what you have to share.
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TheMuggler
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Joined: Mar 26, 2002
Posts: 289
From: Brooklyn, NY
| Posted: 2005-08-26 8:59 pm Permalink
This thread reminded me to re-post the photo album of the Kahiki Salvage, so here it is:
http://www.haxan.com/kahikisalvage/
Warning: don't look at these pictures unless you are prepared to see the Kahiki as it was torn down.
-m
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Rum Numb Davey
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Joined: Jul 17, 2005
Posts: 204
From: Phoenix, AZ
| Posted: 2005-08-27 12:47 am Permalink
Dear Linda:
We are all friends here, and we all get a bit manic about our hobby and mug collecting habit. I wish you well at preserving you family and their heritage. I am sure you understand that once something goes up on eBay..it is simply a matter of highest bidder takes the item. It is not done to keep your family history from your kids. but I am sure that you understand other folks feel passionate about these vintage items, as well. I can assure I will never bid against you. Good luck on your quest to reclaim some more of your past from your families history business.
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Swanky
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Joined: Apr 03, 2002
Posts: 4814
From: Hapa Haole Hideaway, TN
| Posted: 2005-08-27 07:28 am Permalink
Here is a still from the video John Holt graciously offered to me to edit into a short Kahiki tribute. I was very amazed to know there was video of the end of the Kahiki and it's hey-day.
Linda, you really should post a bit about the Kahiki. The people of TC would eat it up. These are the fans.
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TheMuggler
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Mar 26, 2002
Posts: 289
From: Brooklyn, NY
| Posted: 2005-08-27 1:44 pm Permalink
I had a 3-chip DV camera out there as well and shot a lot of footage, especially the water fountain and the fireplace Moai being pulled out the hole in the roof, but they ran over schedule and I had to leave without capturing the actual building demolition, unfortunately.
I can dig that footage up if you want to use it for anything non-commercial, Swanky.
[ This Message was edited by: TheMuggler 2005-08-27 13:45 ]
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