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Bargoyle
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Joined: Mar 18, 2004
Posts: 1025
From: Tolland, CT
|  Posted: 2009-10-31 08:58 am Permalink
First of all, a HUGE Mahalo to all of the volunteers and attendees that made Ohana such a success this past year.
We've compiled the results of the questionnaires you filled out, and we hear ya loud & clear. There's room for some improvement in some areas, and we're working diligently to make 2010 even better.
Along those lines, the #1 compliant we got was about the cold weather. We listened, and we've made a change.
Ohana 2010 will be during the summer. In the ON season in Lake George, when ALL of the attractions will be open, the pool will be usable, and we'll even be able to do an Imu pit pig roast! All the things that worked & everyone loved will be back, the things that needed help will be helped, and the things that sucked are gone. Its gonna be even better this year! (notice I didnt say bigger? We're going to keep the event about the same size this year...small, intimate & fun, so be sure to buy your tickets as soon as they are available)
So, thats all the good news. The not-so-good news however, is the date.
The ONLY summer weekend available to us at the Tiki, is June 25th-27th.
We realize that those dates may pose a problem for some of you, being so close to Hukilau, and we don't want you to have to choose between events, so let me just say right now: If you can only attend ONE tiki event this year, go to Hukialu (and tell everyone at the Mai Kai I said "Aloha!").
If you can attend TWO....well, you should probably go to Oasis, 'cause sh*t is crazy off the hook out there.
But, if you can get to three, we humbly ask that you consider Ohana.
The move to summer was not one that was taken lightly, and there were just too many positives for making the move, that even with the June date, we had to do it. In addition to all the stuff listed above about being there IN-Season, it also allows us to make an additional donation to the EIF during their same fiscal year. To a non-profit, that's a BIG deal. Alot of non-profits saw their operating budgets plummet this past year with the weak economy and less people donating, and to be able to get a second donation to them will really help.
We're also earmarking some of the funds raised this year (Yes, in case I have to remind you, Ohana is a CHARITY EVENT) for an emergency relief fund we're creating. This will allow the FOM to be able to release money whenever needed, at a moments notice, when important causes pop up throughout the year (like the tsunami in Samoa this year).
Anyway, enough with my yammering.
We should have full details really soon, along with hotel info, and as usual, some surprises.
Ok, I guess I can spill a few surprises right now....
we're working on having Hula Cat's Contest winning cocktail added to the menu at the Tiki, so everyone will be able to try it over the weekend!
And we're also adding a new contest for those who joined us in September. All you have to do is take a picture with your Ohana Magazine, and/or Ohana Swag Bag. The more exotic the setting the better, the more creative, the better. Send the pics to me, along with how you want to be credited for the photo, to: bargoyle@LuauAtTheLake.com The most creative photo will be featured on the website, and you'll get a special prize at the event this year!
More to come very soon!
Mahalo, and we'll see you at the Lake!
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Chip and Andy
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Joined: Jul 13, 2004
Posts: 2078
From: Corner table, Molokai Lounge, Mai-Kai.
| Posted: 2009-10-31 09:33 am Permalink
My bags are already packed!
Well, technically I haven't unpacked from the last time... why put off till tomorrow what you can do next month.
But still! I'm so excited! 2010 is going to be one hell of a year!
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Tipsy McStagger
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Joined: Nov 21, 2004
Posts: 3388
From: HELL
| Posted: 2009-10-31 11:03 am Permalink
if i choose to fly in as opposed to driving, what airport to i need to land at out there that's closest to the event??..if i fly i can rent a car and drive to the event from there but i wanna know so i can book a flight now if i need....thanks!
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sneakyjack
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Joined: May 25, 2004
Posts: 988
From: NYC Area
| Posted: 2009-10-31 11:07 am Permalink
Sounds like a LUAU to me - pig in pit - who else is going there huh??? Good times for all!
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croe67
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Joined: Jan 05, 2003
Posts: 1010
From: Land of Cheese & Beer
| Posted: 2009-10-31 11:26 am Permalink
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On 2009-10-31 11:03, Tipsy McStagger wrote:
if i choose to fly in as opposed to driving, what airport to i need to land at out there that's closest to the event??..if i fly i can rent a car and drive to the event from there but i wanna know so i can book a flight now if i need....thanks!
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Albany is the closest airport - about an hour away.
Otherwise you can add it onto an extended trip to Boston (2-2.5 hours), NYC, etc.....
GOHANA 2010!!!!!!!!!!
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suzanne
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Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 660
From: A Jet to Paradise
| Posted: 2009-10-31 11:39 am Permalink
I can't wait for Ohana 2010. I wouldn't miss this for anything.
Three big tiki weekends a year... awesome, awesome! I'll see you at all of 'em! 
Suzanne
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pablus
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Joined: Jul 23, 2003
Posts: 2146
From: www.crazedmugs.com
| Posted: 2009-10-31 2:26 pm Permalink
We flew into Burlington, which is a small airport. Burlington is beautiful and the drive to Lake George was very, very nice.
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sneakyjack
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Joined: May 25, 2004
Posts: 988
From: NYC Area
| Posted: 2009-10-31 2:37 pm Permalink
Albany is closest and an easy drive up 87 NorTh thruway. Cars rented there too! Burlington may have better deals a bit furthur but you could run to canada for some Havana club, Boston is closer than NYC with more options on flights and then there's even Hartford too! So use up those frequent flier points and get on it!
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tikipaka
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Joined: May 31, 2006
Posts: 633
From: New York
| Posted: 2009-11-02 01:22 am Permalink
Wow Sully, 
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This will be great. We're in, can't wait..  Movie's out side, bands, drinks, room crawls, room crawls, friends, beautiful hotel & staff, room crawls and right here in our own back yard!.. Yippee! Did I mention room crawls?
Can't wait.. See ya all there!
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The Granite Tiki
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Joined: Jul 02, 2005
Posts: 784
From: Nashua, NH
| Posted: 2009-11-02 11:18 am Permalink
Can't wait!
And we don't HAVE to wait as long now!!!!
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bigbrotiki
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 10558
From: Tiki Island, above the Silverlake
| Posted: 2009-11-03 06:46 am Permalink
I pencilled it in, and pray to Tiki that I don't have a shoot in Germany then. Or better: that it falls in between two shooting gigs, yeah.
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BambooLodge
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Joined: Feb 09, 2003
Posts: 509
From: Just up the road from Chef Shangri-La
| Posted: 2009-11-03 09:03 am Permalink
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On 2009-10-31 11:03, Tipsy McStagger wrote:
if i choose to fly in as opposed to driving, what airport to i need to land at out there that's closest to the event??..if i fly i can rent a car and drive to the event from there but i wanna know so i can book a flight now if i need....thanks!
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Go ahead and drive, enjoy the scenery,  ...
...but if you must fly, do it via Boston, this way you can check out the Kowloon, before or after Ohana. 
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croe67
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Joined: Jan 05, 2003
Posts: 1010
From: Land of Cheese & Beer
| Posted: 2009-11-03 4:34 pm Permalink
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Bargoyle
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Joined: Mar 18, 2004
Posts: 1025
From: Tolland, CT
| Posted: 2009-11-04 06:22 am Permalink
Ya beat me to it Caroline! lol
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tedtiki
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Joined: Nov 06, 2004
Posts: 276
From: Sunny Springfield Illinois
| Posted: 2009-11-04 10:11 am Permalink
The 1st one was so great how could I miss this one? That's right, I can't.
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