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Trader Bob
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Nov 29, 2009
Posts: 75
From: Gold Coast, tropical paradise
|  Posted: 2010-03-22 01:17 am Permalink
Great Bar.
Wonderful atmosphere, the whole WW11 thing is great, I think WW11 era style and Tiki bars are a great mix.
This thread just gets better and better.
Trader Bob...
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Polynesiac
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: Jan 29, 2004
Posts: 2057
From: San Pedro, CA
| Posted: 2010-03-22 1:28 pm Permalink
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| My interest in WW2 gave the Bar its theme. Tommy Dorsey,Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller rule the stereo and the Mai Tais flow. |
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Sounds like my kind of place! Very well done - I see TC artist mixed in there as well. I enjoy seeing the transformations of spaces into tiki lounges, thank you for sharing your story and inspiration!
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gsmelton
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Aug 10, 2008
Posts: 6
From: North Hollywood, Ca.
| Posted: 2010-03-22 4:48 pm Permalink
Here is a little bit more detail on the ceiling finish.
It started by putting a temporary peeler log in the center of the room and adding the stake poles one at a time.The stake poles from Home Depot were then tied together with cedar 1x3.Once it was all battened together we cut the center support out about 1' down from the stake pole tie-in. It initially felt a little flimsy,but gained alot of strength when when all the cedar was added.Its all at your nearby Lumber store ,except for the thatching.
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Big Kahuna
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 11, 2007
Posts: 1923
From: SoMass
| Posted: 2010-03-22 5:13 pm Permalink
The place looks great & I dig your choice of tunes.
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Wayfarer
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Joined: Jun 03, 2009
Posts: 293
From: Mamlakat al-Baḥrayn
| Posted: 2010-03-23 09:32 am Permalink
Great bar and concept, a World War II lounge is what I'm going to build too... as soon as I get out of the barracks!
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TikiG
Grand Member (2 years) 
Joined: Jun 17, 2008
Posts: 1519
From: Palmdale, California
| Posted: 2010-03-23 09:53 am Permalink
Beautiful!
I must admit at first glance (page 1) I thought this was an indoor build -
- I guess the ceiling should have tipped me off. Built on the patio? 
Like those before me, I must say the theme is just right. WWII & pilots -
the poly-pop birth era. Nice.
No doubt a relaxing environment, very warm & cozy still allowing you to groove with the exotic. Inspiring. Thanks for posting!
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mymotiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 18, 2007
Posts: 455
From: Bellingham WA
| Posted: 2010-03-27 02:44 am Permalink
What a beautiful bar!! I love the shape and the design. Everything really fits the space. I love it!!
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gsmelton
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Aug 10, 2008
Posts: 6
From: North Hollywood, Ca.
| Posted: 2010-03-28 7:36 pm Permalink
Coco Bongo at Night, there is a Tiki garden to the left and vegetable garden to the right.
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GROG
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Jun 21, 2006
Posts: 6262
From: Tujunga
| Posted: 2010-03-29 7:26 pm Permalink
Nice Tiki bar.
I hear you're not too far from Tonga Hut.
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Wayfarer
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 03, 2009
Posts: 293
From: Mamlakat al-Baḥrayn
| Posted: 2010-03-31 05:10 am Permalink
That last shot looks really nice.
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