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virani
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From: Volcanic area of France
|  Posted: 2007-06-11 09:10 am Permalink
It's over 
But what a great time I had this week end. Thanks to the Cheekytikis and everyone who made it possible.
I was happy to be with my tiki friends/family Tikichris and Emilia, Tiki Racer with his great art and Madame, Pocketiki (great stories) and Sian, the very cool Tikidrom, Lemonsqueezer (thanks for talking music with me), King Kukulele (this guy is everywhere), Amanda and Peaches from Paris, the "new great artist Charlie Adam, Atomic Tony Tiki from Scotland, Jamie & Anjy, Dolly Mixtura, the really cool Midnite tiki from SF...(I'm probably forgetting a lot of folks).
We had great music : Bo Axelzon and his orchestra, really excellent Exotica from Sweden, the Bikini Beach Band (fantastic surf combo), some Polynesian dance, King Kukulele...great Djing by Lemonsqueezer and Dollymixtura
Tiki art from all over the world in a great place.
and...great drinks at Mahiki (I missed it), Trader Vic's, Trailer Happiness.
Trader Woody and Kon Hemsby were missed by everyone (bastards).
My pics are here http://virani-le-beachcomber.blogspot.com/2007/06/london-luau-007.html
[ This Message was edited by: virani 2007-06-11 09:46 ]
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54 house of bamboo
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From: Cambridge UK
| Posted: 2007-06-11 09:21 am Permalink
Thank you for posting - you know I 'lost' my camera with the whole weekend's pictures...
Such a lot of fun!
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tikiracer
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From: UK
| Posted: 2007-06-11 11:39 am Permalink
We had an awesome time at the luau this year. Thanks to Cheekytiki for making it happen, plus all the artists, traders and performers.
Friday night at the Art Show opening, in London Brick lane
Some great carved tikis
Me and my 2 pieces in the show
Me on my table in the trading market
Simone tries out for beats of polynesia
Virani gives the luau a big thumbs up
I take some time out the have a go on the 'Paint a tiki mug" stall
Friday night at Mahiki - Simone, Ben and I enjoy a Neptune's Bounty
Simone and I chill out at Trader Vic's
This year to Luau took over the whole of TV London
Dave and Simone at Dance School
Sian spots something tasty on the menu
Something for the ladies
Trader Jim tries out his new dancing shoes
The fab new luau mug, inspired by the art by Dr Alderete
The Luau wahines having a great time
Bo Axelzon & His Exotic Orchestra - amazing sounds from sweden
Charlie brought some great art and loads of luau spirit
Beach Bikini were full on surf action with a fab sound and just too much fun
Stockton [thanks again for buying my fatu hiva peice] and virani chilling out a trailer happiness on Sunday night
Sam - after a tiring weekend
I have a go at making a cocktail
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Tiki Chris
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
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From: London
| Posted: 2007-06-11 12:47 pm Permalink
Wow. That was fun. It was great to see the old crew again and to make new friends. As everyone there is well aware, I took a ton of photos. However, it might be another couple of weeks before I can sort through them. Until then, here's a little review I wrote for Londonist:
http://www.londonist.com/archives/2007/06/london_luau_007.php
Cheers!
Chris
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cheekytiki
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From: The Haole Hut, London, UK
| Posted: 2007-06-12 02:28 am Permalink
Great pictures, we had no time to take our own so it is great to see everyones.
Thanks to everyone who could make it to all or part of the Luau this year. It would not exsist if it wasn't for all of you.
Please email us your pictures so we can put them up on the Luau site.
Mahalo
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missy_tassles
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Joined: Apr 23, 2007
Posts: 30 | Posted: 2007-06-12 08:48 am Permalink
argh - when's next years? I wanna book already!!! 
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TIKIWAGON
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Joined: Sep 09, 2002
Posts: 282
From: England
| Posted: 2007-06-12 08:55 am Permalink
Hi
Wow what a great weekend, just recovering now!! Met some great people again, and what some kool places to hang out! Thanks again to Jamie and Anjy for all of your hardwork, and we can't wait till next year!! Great to see our old mate King Kukulele, and I think Sunday night outside of Trailer Happiness was the best show he did, especially when he went through the bins at the end!!
Thanks again!
Sue and Dave.
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kirby
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Joined: May 04, 2005
Posts: 1599
From: SoCal
| Posted: 2007-06-12 09:04 am Permalink
It looks like you guys had a great time,Im greatful for being able to participate in the art show,maybey next time I can be there in person, and booze it up with the tiki nerds across the pond,you seem to realy know how to party...looking forward for more pics...Thanks again jaimie and anjy for letting me be apart..mahalo...kirby
P.S. Any word on the virtual gallery?
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tikiracer
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From: UK
| Posted: 2007-06-12 10:13 am Permalink
hey here's a link to a short youtube vid of king kukulele
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpfSJWugyj4
We were outside the cocktail bar - Trailer Happiness, late Sunday night having last London Luau drink before all heading home.
Although tired from a full weekend of doing his thing, the king still managed one more great performance.
This was taken on my digital still camera, so the quality isn't great.
Thanks Denny, keep doing your stuff.
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teaKEY
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| Posted: 2007-06-12 10:28 am Permalink
Sweet, the exotic version.
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54 house of bamboo
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From: Cambridge UK
| Posted: 2007-06-12 1:00 pm Permalink
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On 2007-06-12 10:13, tikiracer wrote:
hey here's a link to a short youtube vid of king kukulele
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpfSJWugyj4
We were outside the cocktail bar - Trailer Happiness, late Sunday night having last London Luau drink before all heading home.
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Definitely staying on Sunday night next year. We missed this fun rushing for the last train home (made it by 3 mins...)
Thanks for posting both vids, tikiracer!
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cheekytiki
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Posts: 1088
From: The Haole Hut, London, UK
| Posted: 2007-06-12 1:44 pm Permalink
The virtual gallery, will be up in a matter of days.
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little lost tiki
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Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 7460
From: Orange,CA-right near the Circle!
| Posted: 2007-06-12 2:59 pm Permalink
Wow! What a blast! Non stop!Thanks you guys for letting me share some art from half a world away! Cannot wait to see more pix and the virtual gallery! Mahalos!
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VanTiki
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Joined: Nov 25, 2005
Posts: 907
From: Hawaii
| Posted: 2007-06-12 3:44 pm Permalink
Great photos! Ms. VanTiki and I would LOVE to head out next year - but sadly the exchange rate isn't in out favor! We'll have to settle for fabulous event photos and write ups. Can't wait to see the virtual gallery.
Mahalo for posting the goods!
Henrik "VanTiki"
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trasenstine
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Joined: May 30, 2007
Posts: 13
From: Detroit
| Posted: 2007-06-12 5:27 pm Permalink
Great photos Tikiracer!
I love both of your pieces in the art show, but I'm particularly taken with your rendition of Stonehenge.  Very nice!
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