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kahalakruzer
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jan 29, 2008
Posts: 309
From: Dana Point! California
|  Posted: 2010-12-04 08:41 am Permalink
Once again, I've been completely re-blown away by your bar. The overall feel of the place has one of the most put-together, cohesive vibes of any home bar I've seen on TC, and that says A LOT! I'd pinpoint something nice to say, but it all just looks so damn good...
With the entertaining, why don't you just choose one drink,make a mix prior to the party with all of the juices and sweeteners, and then add the alcohol per drink. I've done that any time I know that I'll be serving loads of people, and it always works out well. If they don't want the particular drink you're serving, tell them the ice chest is in the garage!
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Creature from the Slack Lagoon
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Dec 21, 2003
Posts: 27
From: Not Sober Atoll
| Posted: 2010-12-04 09:45 am Permalink
Your bar is astounding. It looks truly like a labor of love. My hat is off to you, sir!
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Slacks Ferret
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 02, 2003
Posts: 1172
From: Calgary
| Posted: 2010-12-04 10:38 am Permalink
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On 2010-12-04 08:41, kahalakruzer wrote:
Once again, I've been completely re-blown away by your bar. The overall feel of the place has one of the most put-together, cohesive vibes of any home bar I've seen on TC, and that says A LOT! I'd pinpoint something nice to say, but it all just looks so damn good...
With the entertaining, why don't you just choose one drink,make a mix prior to the party with all of the juices and sweeteners, and then add the alcohol per drink. I've done that any time I know that I'll be serving loads of people, and it always works out well. If they don't want the particular drink you're serving, tell them the ice chest is in the garage!
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Thanks again Kahalakruzer...that IS saying a lot. You're invited to come by for a (one mixed tropical) drink anytime...just kidding. I might mix ya 2 or 3. BTW: That's a good idea about preparing some mix beforehand...and I've thought of doing that before, but I just didn't get around to it that night since I wasn't sure if I'd have more than 2 folks showing up...
Anyway, I want to thank the others too for your nice compliments. Brandomoai, just let me know when you 'Chuck boys plan to come down, we'll try to make it work.
Here's some other images that my friend gave to me from the other night (her camera trumps mine):
Shanks fer Lookin'!
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Sweet Daddy Tiki
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Joined: Jul 20, 2003
Posts: 1026
From: Edmonton
| Posted: 2011-03-11 11:48 pm Permalink
I had the great pleasure of seeing the Kanaloa Lounge for the first time this week. What a fabulous basement hideaway Slacks has crafted for himself. I took a few dozen photos - here are my favorites:
Slacks behind the bar.
Lava bar shelves.
Signature mug - the Kanaloa Cannibal (also the name of the bar's signature cocktail). This is an early glaze experiment.
Aquarium.
Thanks for letting me stop by so late on a weeknight, Slacks. Next time I come over I'll take some shots with the tripod and do manual exposures (and we'll remember to close the back door).
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Big Kahuna
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Joined: Apr 11, 2007
Posts: 1908
From: SoMass
| Posted: 2011-03-12 05:43 am Permalink
It's people like you that keep me from posting pics of my bar! That is amazing!!!!!
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WestADad
Grand Member (2 years) 
Joined: Mar 31, 2009
Posts: 731
From: Tornado Alley
| Posted: 2011-03-12 07:58 am Permalink
Wow! Wow! Wow!
Thanks for more pictures.
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Lucky Jackson
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Feb 06, 2011
Posts: 33
From: Beaverton,OR
| Posted: 2011-03-12 08:36 am Permalink
Amazing, incredible, breathtaking!!! I am completely in love with your bar!
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Slacks Ferret
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 02, 2003
Posts: 1172
From: Calgary
| Posted: 2011-03-12 09:09 am Permalink
Now everyone knows my dirty little secret: I wear those fugly (but comfy) plastic shoes around the house.
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Trailerpark Tiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 27, 2010
Posts: 321
From: Las Vegas
| Posted: 2011-03-12 11:25 am Permalink
That is so awesome. Inspires me to get to work on my bar. Your bar is one of the ones on this site that really got me started on my bar. I've got a long way to go though...
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bongofury
Grand Member (6 years) 
Joined: Oct 15, 2002
Posts: 1473
From: Ventura County
| Posted: 2011-03-12 6:25 pm Permalink
Nice! I love basement bars and yours is most excellent! I dig that abelum mask/lamp in your last pic post. Did you make it? Congratulations on your bar as a work of art. I have never been to Canada, but this would be on my wishlist of places to visit. Aloha
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teaKEY
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Nov 09, 2004
Posts: 3663
From: The thumb !
| Posted: 2011-03-12 8:09 pm Permalink
Came out so nice, really like that moon, now I need a mural more than ever.
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GatorRob
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 20, 2004
Posts: 1766
From: 3 hrs 33 mins to paradise
| Posted: 2011-03-13 4:32 pm Permalink
Wonderful! Terrific attention to details. I've been following your build out and it has turned out a gem. Looks to me like you have all the essential elements for a great Tiki bar. Hope you enjoy it for many years to come as I have mine. Aloha!
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Kon-Hemsby
Grand Member (8 years) 
Joined: Sep 17, 2003
Posts: 1225
From: Andover, England
| Posted: 2011-03-14 05:48 am Permalink
Amazing bar. Love all the great detail. Thanks for sharing.
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LiddleLola
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 24, 2008
Posts: 160
From: Elk Grove, CA
| Posted: 2011-03-14 10:02 am Permalink
A true inspiration!
Darilyn
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KAHAKA
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 03, 2003
Posts: 756
From: San Jose, CA
| Posted: 2011-03-14 8:50 pm Permalink
Very, very, very impressive. Very. There's tons to look at in the pics. I can only imagine what it's like in person.
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