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vintagegirl
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Joined: Jun 12, 2002
Posts: 537
From: Los Angeles
|  Posted: 2010-08-25 8:16 pm Permalink
As a long-time Oasis attendee, I can honestly say Otto and Baby Doe truly put on the biggest Tiki extravaganza I have ever witnessed. It was so great to see old friends and make new ones too. And it was a lot of fun to have participated in a number of activities including pin-up modeling, the costume contest, go-go dancing for APE, and especially the Keep-a-Breast art show. A special thank you to my friend, Atomikitty, for joining me in most of these.
But most of all, I wanted to thank my sweetie-pie (Atomic Cocktail) for making me the loveliest costume I have ever had the pleasure to wear. It brought tears to my eyes when I first saw it put together. (Or as Charles Phoenix would say, "It made my spirit soar!")
We call it "The Look of Lava."
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Otto
Grand Member (3 years) 
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 770
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2010-08-25 9:25 pm Permalink
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On 2010-08-25 20:16, vintagegirl wrote:
As a long-time Oasis attendee, I can honestly say Otto and Baby Doe truly put on the biggest Tiki extravaganza I have ever witnessed. It was so great to see old friends and make new ones too. And it was a lot of fun to have participated in a number of activities including pin-up modeling, the costume contest, go-go dancing for APE, and especially the Keep-a-Breast art show. A special thank you to my friend, Atomikitty, for joining me in most of these.
But most of all, I wanted to thank my sweetie-pie (Atomic Cocktail) for making me the loveliest costume I have ever had the pleasure to wear. It brought tears to my eyes when I first saw it put together. (Or as Charles Phoenix would say, "It made my spirit soar!")
We call it "The Look of Lava."
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Marsha, Chaz
You are truly fabulous
Thanks!
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Otto
Grand Member (3 years)
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 770
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2010-08-25 9:39 pm Permalink
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On 2010-08-23 17:11, congawa wrote:
Thanks to Otto, Baby Doe, all the volunteers and everyone who worked tirelessly this weekend to make everything go so smoothy--and making it such a fun weekend (do I really have to wait 365 whole days to do it again)?
And the Ding Dong Devils want to thank everyone who attended the DDD/Hell on Heels room party Saturday night, especially since audience-participation turned out to be a key element in the fun (unfortunately, I missed, and only heard later about somebody drinking champagne from Jolie Goodnight's metal washtub after she finished her champagne bath--a true Tallulah Bankhead x100 moment)! Huge thank yous to Martini BombsHELL and Hell on Heels, for everything they did to raise the energy to a higher level, to Michelle for the great Montanya Rum, and to our busy bartenders Christine, Rita and Leslie. We formed our band after being inspired by Tiki Oasis a couple of years ago, and a room party like this was something we only dreamed about!
Caltiki Brent
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Brent
thanks for the totally rockin room party
ding dong devils delivered the goods!
and had the sexiest bartenders too! Who is that loveley Rita? OMG, every guy at the bar was vying for her attention, she must have been overwhelmed with conversation, but no, she was taking it all in stride!
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Vintage Roadside
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Joined: May 21, 2009
Posts: 68
From: Portland, OR
| Posted: 2010-08-25 11:58 pm Permalink
Huge thanks to Otto & Baby Doe for all the hard work putting the shindig on! We had a blast again this year.
We also wanted to thank everyone that came to see us, along with our guest Marina, at our Aquarama symposium. We're honored to share these materials that haven't been seen and heard in over 40 years.
And thank you so much to everyone that came by our booth and took home a Vintage Roadside t-shirt or two!
Jeff & Kelly
Vintage Roadside
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bigtikidude
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 8259
From: Anaheim,Ca.
| Posted: 2010-08-26 12:05 am Permalink
Huge Mahalo's to Otto and Baby Doe, and all their helpers and volunteers.
I was prepared for it to be a huge turn out, and knew what to expect.
and I had a great time, and made as many events and bands as possible.
Thanks to those who hung out on Sunday for Tiki Tena's and My DJ set.
and thanks for the Kudos.
I will be back for sure next year.
Jeff(btd)
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weirduncletiki
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Joined: Mar 26, 2002
Posts: 756
From: Grape Town, California
| Posted: 2010-08-27 1:15 pm Permalink
What a phenomenal weekend! Thanks to ALL of the folks who put the time and effort into the making of this spectacular. King Kukulele has proven his name and himself as the undisputed King of tiki entertainers, keeping the fest entertaining and on track for 10 years. Best bands, best room parties, best vending... I'm just in awe of the grand scale and smooth sailing of it all. Looking forward to next year.
-Weird Unc
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VanTiki
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: Nov 25, 2005
Posts: 907
From: Hawaii
| Posted: 2010-08-27 4:37 pm Permalink
Finally back home!
I'd like to join everyone else in giving a HUGE mahalo to Otto and Baby Doe for a spectacular weekend. We've been pondering an Oasis trip for years, but the logistics of crossing the Pacific we so daunting that we were afraid the effort would be too great. Welp, it was worth it %1000! SO much fun, SO many great people, SO much aloha, and enough amazing art/artists to charge my creative batteries for the next 10 years (or at least until we head out to Oasis 11)!
My only complaint is that it was over so soon!
Cant wait to see everyone again next year -
Aloha -
Henrik "VanTiki"
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Brenda's Tiki Hut
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Joined: May 02, 2006
Posts: 342
From: Sacramento
| Posted: 2010-08-27 4:38 pm Permalink
Loved meeting both of you. And LOVE the dress.
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heylownine
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: Oct 05, 2008
Posts: 476
From: Agoura Hills, CA
| Posted: 2010-08-27 9:05 pm Permalink
Great great great time. I got to introduce 8 new people to the awesomeness that is Tiki Oasis. Thank you to all the organizers and volunteers. I think next year we're venturing into room parties.
There are too many highlights to mention, but a few were:
- Going to the Bali Hai for the first time (and 2nd on Sunday night).
- 2 sets by Tikiyaki
- Both of Martin Cate's symposiums
- Finally getting a Tiki tOny bird!
- Seeing APE perform
- and like 100 other things
It's been a week and I can still barely process it all. What I do know is I'm drinking from my Tiki Oasis 10 mug and remembering what a great time it was.
Assorted photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/heylownine/sets/72157624631272517/
I can't wait for next year,
kevin
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Matt Reese
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Joined: May 09, 2005
Posts: 1114
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2010-08-30 11:59 am Permalink
Huge mahalos to Otto and Baby Doe for such a great weekend. Every year this thing just keeps getting better and more fun. I would also like to thank Heath for help with the go-go stages and Jim Giddings for his tireless work keeping the stage show running smooth. My family and I had a blast. Oh yeah, a personally fun highlight for me was DJ Lee stopping by the Finkniks booth with his Uke' where Lee, Sleestak and myself busted out some Black Flag covers. It's the little things that happen between people all weekend long that makes Tiki Oasis so perfect. I usually have at least one moment during the event where I get emotional thinking about how you can wedge 2000+ people into an event and 2000+ people can all be smiling and enjoying themselves. This was also my first chance to see Marie since the crash and if I had missed every single thing else that went on seeing her up and moving around with a smile would have been enough. Aloha to all.
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bigtikidude
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 8259
From: Anaheim,Ca.
| Posted: 2010-08-31 09:42 am Permalink
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This was also my first chance to see Marie since the crash and if I had missed every single thing else that went on seeing her up and moving around with a smile would have been enough. Aloha to all.
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Hell Yeah!!
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Sophista-tiki
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Joined: Sep 13, 2005
Posts: 1598
From: Seattle WA
| Posted: 2010-08-31 09:48 am Permalink
LOOKING FOR THE WINNER.
If you picked up the magic post card somehwere at Oasis 10 then you are the winner of a Sophista-tiki Original.
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Sophista-tiki
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Joined: Sep 13, 2005
Posts: 1598
From: Seattle WA
| Posted: 2010-08-31 10:04 am Permalink
Just reading through some of the previous posts on the page above me. I have to agree with so many things that were said. Seeing Marie out and about and in good spirits was heartwarming. Marsha's lava outfit was the tops of fabulousness. Seeing old friends and making a few new ones, the bands, the room parties. I enjoyed being able to participate in special events with contributions of art like The Keep a Breast Show ( Marsha was my model) and Tiki Kates auction. I especially love the fact that the winner of my piece from Kates auction was my neighbor Paul. I hand carried the print all the way down there on the plane and Paul carried it back up to Seattle just 2 blocks from its original location.
I would also like to add that although I did not vend this year, with all the great comments I recieved in person I will be vending next year.
Tiki Oasis is such a high of goodness it will take me through many months of gloomy winter here in Seattle. I cant wait for next year. Dawn
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Tiki-Troll
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Joined: Aug 17, 2002
Posts: 122
From: D-LAND FL
| Posted: 2010-08-31 11:30 am Permalink
It was our first year (and first time west of the Mississippi) and it was an amazing event that we are so thankful we are a part of. Many thanks and appreciation to all of our new friends, and all of our customers that made a dream a reality.
DeTiki will be back next year- bigger and better! And with a whole new wardrobe the way I have been burning up Ebay.
We miss Cali already!
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Otto
Grand Member (3 years)
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 770
From: NorCal
| Posted: 2010-08-31 6:21 pm Permalink
Tiki Oasis listening party tomorrow night!!
Wed, Sept 1
8pm til 1am
Forbidden Island
Featuring music I scored at Tiki Oasis. Kim Tsoy, and live music from Tiki Oasis 10!!
Live, in-person, Bob the Sound Wizard
Be the first to hear these live recordings!!
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