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Tiki Oasis Show: Rare glimpses of hidden Tiki temples from bigbro's recent expeditions |
bigbrotiki
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 10558
From: Tiki Island, above the Silverlake
|  Posted: 2007-08-06 1:35 pm Permalink
I am happy to finally firmly and formally confirm (  ) my slide presentation at this year's Tiki Oasis in San Diego, on Saturday the 18th, 4:30 pm!
I will share some images from my most recent and farthest urban archeology expeditions, among them views of the Trader Vic's at the Havana Hilton:
which is now called The POLINESIO at the Habana Libre:
...plus I will throw in a few other mid-century Havana locations frozen in time, like the Nautical Club:
Also shown will be pictures of the lost treasures inside the long closed Chin Tiki in Detroit:
.....among them rare Witco artifacts such as this "Witchdoctor" lamp:
I am also very hopeful that I will have with me one or two ADVANCE COPIES of TIKI MODERN, to carefully hand around the audience so they can caress it's cloth cover! IF the copies make it, they will arrive a mere day or two before the show. Words can not describe my anticipation.
[ This Message was edited by: bigbrotiki 2007-08-06 14:26 ]
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Al-ii
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 248
From: Oceanside Ca
| Posted: 2007-08-06 1:39 pm Permalink
I got my ticket. See you there Sven.
Mahalo,
Al
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danlovestikis
Grand Member (8 years) 
Joined: Jun 17, 2002
Posts: 3553 | Posted: 2007-08-06 1:43 pm Permalink
Hi Sven, when do you start leading groups on tiki tours to far away places? We would follow you anywhere! See you soon, Wendy and Dan
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kingstiedye
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Joined: Oct 05, 2005
Posts: 1229
From: sackatomato
| Posted: 2007-08-06 4:38 pm Permalink
i'm stoked! i'm sure your presentation will be the highlight of my first tiki oasis.
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bigbrotiki
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 10558
From: Tiki Island, above the Silverlake
| Posted: 2007-08-07 10:45 am Permalink
King, please introduce yourself since we never met. Al and Wendy, looking forward to seeing you again.
Which reminds me that I am already worried again over all the Ohana that will be there that have met me over the years but that I will not be able to remember by name or face...PLEASE do not take it as arrogance or as shunning you, these events are just a little overwhelming for me, and there are several possibilities of insufficient social interaction that I am paranoid about:
A.) I know you from somewhere, but can't remember from where, and can't associate you with a name
B.) I know you from somewhere, but can only remember your Tiki Central name
C.) I do not recognize you at all, even though we might have met!
I ask forgiveness in advance for any of the above sins, they are not a reflection of YOU, but of MY socially inept nerdiness.
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Tiki Lion
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Joined: Aug 05, 2007
Posts: 152
From: Marina del Rey
| Posted: 2007-08-07 11:35 am Permalink
Dear Sven,
Of course you can't remember everyone; none of us mere mortals could either.
As one of the high priests of Tiki Island, it is to your credit that you don't pretend to a politician's flim-flam.
It's rather our duty to appreciate your pioneering attitude, and take courage in our own forays.
Tiki Lion defends your right not to remember our faces - the ohana shares one heart.
And speaking of the heart of the matter: Pupu Platter and Mai Tai's anyone?
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fatuhiva
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 634
From: Melbourne Beach, FL
| Posted: 2007-08-07 9:22 pm Permalink
Crap- wish i could make it.
Whats up Sven?
The pics above are great
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Otto
Grand Member (3 years) 
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 769
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2007-08-08 03:25 am Permalink
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On 2007-08-07 10:45, bigbrotiki wrote:
. . . I am paranoid about:
A.) I know you from somewhere, but can't remember from where, and can't associate you with a name
B.) I know you from somewhere, but can only remember your Tiki Central name
C.) I do not recognize you at all, even though we might have met!
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Sven, I feel your pain!
Thanks for sharing that with us
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VampiressRN
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 5079
From: Sin City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2007-08-08 05:56 am Permalink
Krikeee....I am lucky if I can remember myself when I look in the mirror!!! Nobody can be expected to remember everyone they meet in life. I am bringing my BOT and hope to be able to meet you and snag a signature. Thanks for posting those great pictures above. This will be my first Oasis, and I am excited about all the wonderful events that are offered, including your presentation.
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bigbrotiki
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 10558
From: Tiki Island, above the Silverlake
| Posted: 2007-08-08 06:20 am Permalink
I will make sure to carry a supply of fine point sharpies with me, so anyone can hit me up anywhere to sign the BOT. I am glad you found it  , and am looking forward to meeting you.
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mike-stobbe
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Joined: Aug 14, 2006
Posts: 108
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2007-08-08 08:31 am Permalink
that sounds like something I might need to see !
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bigtikidude
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 8252
From: Anaheim,Ca.
| Posted: 2007-08-08 09:49 am Permalink
Sven,
thats pretty funny, as a few people at last years Oasis, thought that I was you, just because are TC names are kinda close.
I said oh no, i'm just a very part time tiki fan, not a tiki god like Sven,
Jeff(bigtikidude)
p.s. I am looking Forward to your show.
[ This Message was edited by: bigtikidude 2007-08-08 09:50 ]
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