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Melintur
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Joined: Mar 23, 2002
Posts: 306
From: Portland, OR
|  Posted: 2006-06-29 3:12 pm Permalink
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On 2006-06-29 14:01, QueenAlani wrote:
Awesome photos - awesome time. Thanks to everyone for a heck of a fun weekend. I took photos but I'm old school - I'll probably get the prints back tomorrow and I can scan the (any?) good ones.
I'm very green at this - can someone give me a quick tutorial on how to post photos on TC? Thankyouthankyouverymuch.
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If you need some webspace, I can help you out, email me through questions@nwtiki.com
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Jungle Trader
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Joined: Jan 04, 2003
Posts: 3736
From: Trader's Jungle Outpost, Turlock, Ca.
| Posted: 2006-06-29 4:03 pm Permalink
Oh yeah, The Alibi, in my view, is in the same class as La Mariana, The Mai Kai, Trader Vic's and Forbidden Island. High class Tiki joint, for sure. I didn't expect it, but it blew me away. Way to go Larry.
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QueenAlani
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Joined: May 10, 2006
Posts: 22
From: The Volcano Room - Portland, OR
| Posted: 2006-06-29 4:47 pm Permalink
Thanks so much, Tikiwahine and Melintur! You're the best! Now all I need are them there photos...
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Dancin' Lizard
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Joined: Jan 27, 2005
Posts: 137
From: Manchester, WA
| Posted: 2006-06-29 5:13 pm Permalink
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On 2006-06-28 09:31, Kim wrote:
And, Dancin' Lizard, if you decide to sue, you could get a share of NW Tiki LLC's vast resources! As of right now, you could ...uh... owe $200 to the Crawl! Go ahead, sue! It'll mean we can spread the debt out to another person!  
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Sue for money? Oh that's just vulgar! *wink*wink*nudge*nudge*.
I think we'd go after a few tiki mugs, some decorations, maybe some booze.... and the dog. We want the dog. Budgie would have a lovely home here on the banks of Puget Sound.
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TikiMama
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Joined: Mar 26, 2002
Posts: 122
From: Portland, Oregon
| Posted: 2006-06-29 7:18 pm Permalink
GET AWAY FROM THE DOG! You cannot have the Budge. I have a feeling he will be the most photographed attendee of this year's Kon.
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dogbytes
Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 2242
From: seattle, wa
| Posted: 2006-06-29 8:02 pm Permalink
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On 2006-06-28 07:27, Jungle Trader wrote:
hey, had a really good time on da' island of Oregon, beautiful city of Portland. Must see more. |
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hey where'da go? i was hoping to throw spitwads at you on the hometour bus and talk story! we didnt get much of a chance to gab in the vendor's area (ooh, too hot!)
do come up a bit farther to seattle, you have Ohana here too!
elicia
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bothellbill
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 08, 2006
Posts: 39 | Posted: 2006-06-30 06:00 am Permalink
My home island is Bothell which is just a bit outside Seattle. I will be at the Seattle Crawl and maybe we can all get together at Trader Vic's. whaddya say?
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Tikiwahine
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Joined: Apr 09, 2003
Posts: 3288
From: Victoria, BC
| Posted: 2006-06-30 2:04 pm Permalink
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On 2006-06-30 06:00, bothellbill wrote:
My home island is Bothell which is just a bit outside Seattle. I will be at the Seattle Crawl and maybe we can all get together at Trader Vic's. whaddya say?
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Ohh so you're the organizer of the Seattle Crawl! Let me know when it is and I'll do my best to make it over.
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monkeyskull
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Joined: May 08, 2004
Posts: 261
From: Seattle
| Posted: 2006-07-01 11:14 am Permalink
Just adding my very belated thanks to all the organizers and vendors for another excellent event.
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bothellbill
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 08, 2006
Posts: 39 | Posted: 2006-07-01 1:28 pm Permalink
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On 2006-06-30 14:04, Tikiwahine wrote:
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On 2006-06-30 06:00, bothellbill wrote:
My home island is Bothell which is just a bit outside Seattle. I will be at the Seattle Crawl and maybe we can all get together at Trader Vic's. whaddya say?
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Ohh so you're the organizer of the Seattle Crawl! Let me know when it is and I'll do my best to make it over.
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No just going to it myself but my bar is too far to be on the tour. Hoping to get some interest in a Trader Vic's visit.
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monkeyskull
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Joined: May 08, 2004
Posts: 261
From: Seattle
| Posted: 2006-07-02 03:04 am Permalink
I have never been quite comfortable at the NW Tiki Crawl, but this was the first year I really felt that my life was in danger. Despite many good elements, the escalating levels of bizarre personalities and imminent violence will probably keep me away in the future. I'm posting some notes and photos as a warning to others.
Things started out okay, despite the somewhat exaggerated claims by the sponsors that one of the homes has a "really nice pool."
But it doesn't take long for the weirdos to start coming out of the woodwork:
And as the heat soars to record heights, the mob gets more surly at every stop, surrounding the owners and hosts and forcing them to make ever more powerful drinks:
And just where did that come from?!?!
The patio of the Jupiter Hotel was surrounded with human skulls!
Of course I would have called 911 and reported this to police, but frankly, I was frightened. Yes, I'll admit it, I was completely intimidated by the bizarre people who were running these rituals.
Late Saturday night was when it really got ugly, with deranged men attacking an ice sculpture in an frenzied attempt to get rum!
Perhaps the most disturbing thing of all is how the natives seem to take it all in stride -- as if nothing unusual is happening.
I certainly won't be going back any time soon to the horror-ridden place called Stump Town and its weird and violent inhabitants. I'm just happy I made it back to Seattle this time -- and even 200 miles away, I'm double-checking the locks on my doors.
[ This Message was edited by: monkeyskull 2006-07-02 03:24 ]
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BettyBleu
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Joined: Jun 20, 2003
Posts: 225
From: Island Oasis Backyard (So Cal)
| Posted: 2006-07-02 8:13 pm Permalink
A belated note of thanks to all!! It was a wonderful time!!
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tikibars
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Joined: Apr 11, 2002
Posts: 2024
From: Aku Hall, Chicago
| Posted: 2006-07-03 09:31 am Permalink
Thanks again to the event organizers for a job well done, and to Elicia for the ride n' room, to Sandra for the lovely island tour, to all of the home bar hosts for the hospitality, and to Monkeyman for the room rum hook up.
Selector Lopaka with something tasty.
Yvone was a newbie to Tiki when she came to the event with some work friends. I think we showed her the true way over the course of the weekend. She won the chair she's sitting in during the raffle. Rum drinks and free chairs. Can't beat it.
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QueenAlani
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 10, 2006
Posts: 22
From: The Volcano Room - Portland, OR
| Posted: 2006-07-04 2:50 pm Permalink
OK kids, I'm still figuring things out, but here are the "greatest hits" of the photos I took. I know - they probably should have been larger. If anyone wants hi-res copies of any of them, drop me a message at smurfette@mindspring.com and let me know what you want and I can e-mail photos to you. Thanks again for a great time, and thanks again Tikiwahine for your kind instructions!
Friday night kick-off at Castaway Cove:
Saturday night party at the Jupiter Hotel:
Sunday - brunch at The Alibi and home bar bus tour!
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seamus
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Joined: May 07, 2003
Posts: 462
From: Portland
| Posted: 2006-07-12 6:25 pm Permalink
Yes Yes Yes, this years Tiki-Kon was freakin fantastic - except for no air conditioning in the vending ward, but who woulda guessed we'd need that in June in Portland?
A huge thanks to all the organizers for above and beyond efforts. The Jupiter turned out to be a great venue, and the weather was unbelievable.
Jauna and I had a great time, and can't wait for next year!
Thanks everyone!!!
Here's some pictures I found on Jaunas camera.
Sorry for the delay. We're still moving and settling in.
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