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Monkeyman
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Joined: Mar 04, 2003
Posts: 2300
From: Vista, CA
|  Posted: 2003-11-01 11:40 pm Permalink
I deleted the information from my events post and relocated it here since this I was reminded that this is technically not a "Tiki" item.
40 sheets of cardboard $70
8 gallons of paint $90
1 fog machine $30
80 glue sticks $30
60 1"x2"x8's $60
100 + hours of labor $Free
2 weeks without sleep $costly
The amazed expression of the neighborhood children as they caught a glimpse of the boat and set foot inside...... $priceless.
The boat is built in 3 sections so that it can be easily moved.
The canons had a fog machine attached to a ductwork of abs pipe. When the fog machine was engaged, the canons would smoke for full effect.
The following panels are all 4 foot by 8 foot and are painted entirely in flourescent paint and were displayed under black light. Surrounding the characters were dozens of stars painted to look like pixie dust. They are not readily apparent under camera flash but they created a much more fantastic environment.
[ This Message was edited by: Monkeyman on 2003-11-01 23:59 ]
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midnite
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Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 1230
From: 37? 47' N, 122? 26' W
| Posted: 2003-11-02 01:30 am Permalink
Holy crap!
You outdid Sponge Bob, a feat I did not consider to be readily attainable. You are setting some dangerous precedent, the kids are going to expect bigger and better each ensuing Halloween. Excellent work, I enjoyed just looking at the pics, cannot imagine the full affect.
Great fun,
midnite
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suzywong
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Joined: Feb 22, 2003
Posts: 161
From: New Orleans Upper 9th ward
| Posted: 2003-11-02 05:24 am Permalink
Wow, that's really cool. Thanks for posting the pictures. You did a great job. I am sure the kids loved it!
You certainly put a lot of work into the ship and it shows......
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kctiki
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Joined: Apr 22, 2003
Posts: 439
From: Kansas City
| Posted: 2003-11-02 06:08 am Permalink
Monkeyman, I can see those glow-in-the-dark Peter Pan scenes in my minds eye. Was there a crocodile going "tick-tick-tick"? That part really used to scare me. What a great thing to do for your neighbor kids - magical!
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Swanky
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Joined: Apr 03, 2002
Posts: 4806
From: Hapa Haole Hideaway, TN
| Posted: 2003-11-02 08:10 am Permalink
Very cool. Makes my refridgerator box turned house look piss poor.
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Tiki Chris
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 1543
From: London
| Posted: 2003-11-02 08:18 am Permalink
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Tiki Chris
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Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 1543
From: London
| Posted: 2003-11-02 08:18 am Permalink
your kids look so proud (as they should be!). they are very fortunate to have a dad that not only is talented & creative but that takes the time to use his abilities for them.
thanks for sharing.
you rock!
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Raffertiki
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Joined: Oct 31, 2003
Posts: 1527
From: L.I.
| Posted: 2003-11-02 3:12 pm Permalink
That does it. You have inspired me to finally put a surfing Santa on my steep-assed roof for Christmas.
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Formikahini
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Joined: Aug 22, 2002
Posts: 1491
From: Houston, Texotica
| Posted: 2003-11-02 5:22 pm Permalink
Aw, MAN!! I have been waiting to see these pix (as a poor substitute to seeing the real thing), and they were worth the wait!! How utterly magical!! The back window section may be my fave part -- except for the handsome and tiny Mr. Pan and the beautiful TinkerPenny - I mean, Tinkerbell! You made my Halloween, Monkeyman!
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Unga Bunga
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Joined: Jun 06, 2003
Posts: 5734
From: CaliTikifornia
| Posted: 2003-11-02 7:02 pm Permalink
Monk,
I'm glad you decided to post the pics. Another excellent piece of work, and it looks like you have an excellent crew to man that Bloomin Jolly Roger.
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UtopianDreem
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Joined: Jun 02, 2003
Posts: 292
From: LA County, CA
| Posted: 2003-11-02 8:04 pm Permalink
What can I say except AMAZING! It definitely looks to be a labor of love for your family & neighbors--how lucky they all are. Thanks for sharing the pix!
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Tiki Diablo
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Joined: Jun 24, 2002
Posts: 1888
From: socal
| Posted: 2003-11-02 9:11 pm Permalink
He's one bad mutha Shut cho mouth! D. finally got the bike off the hook.
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Monkeyman
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Joined: Mar 04, 2003
Posts: 2300
From: Vista, CA
| Posted: 2003-11-03 12:53 pm Permalink
A huge thanks to Al and Shelley who came to my rescue at the last minute with a complete pirate costume for me to wear. You two are the best.
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Traderpup
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Joined: Mar 26, 2002
Posts: 1041
From: Long Beach, CA
| Posted: 2003-11-03 4:58 pm Permalink
I am just totally amazed! your kids are going to grow up with the best, inspiring memories of the holidays!
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Bamboo Bob
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Joined: Sep 26, 2003
Posts: 178
From: OCEANSIDE, CA
| Posted: 2003-11-04 06:57 am Permalink
I stopped by Monkeymans' pad on Halloween and I can honestly say that the pictures do not do his creation justice. It was absolutely amazing, so much more vibrant than the picture show. He and his family put in hours of work and it really paid off on Halloween. Nice job Monkeyman.
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