Follynesia – Bosko, The Bum, Basement Kahuna, Pablus, Surf, …
We started Coon Tiki a few years ago to teach and learn about carving tikis. Now we are moving the class to the beach and expanding it into an event Read More …
If it’s Swank…
The book about the penultimate Tiki establishment
We started Coon Tiki a few years ago to teach and learn about carving tikis. Now we are moving the class to the beach and expanding it into an event Read More …
A few images from our house:
I picked up this new card of the Sharp’s Motel at the Clinton Antiques Fair today. For the complete story on this Motel, click here. A big postcard dealer. She will Read More …
Tim Hollis has created several great books of vintage Americana, concentrating on the South. His latest offering is about the good old Smokie Mountains and the many vacation destinations in Read More …
As I gear up for the annual trek to Fort Liquordale and Hukilau, I start thinking about old friends I will see. One of them is Cybertiki. Dave and his Read More …
A few people have asked for it, so I am going to try to make it happen. I like the Google calendar and use it for my personal planning. It Read More …
This was a spectacular moment at Tiki Eyeball as Tiki Culture meets Kustom Car Culture. Torching a tiki after it is carved is normal. Adds a patina and burns off Read More …
To rev up to Hukilau coming in less than two weeks, I am sharing some Mai Kai schwag… Mrs. Thornton, the choreographer for the Mai Kai dinner show and owner Read More …
It’s just a couple of weeks away. Last year was a crazy weekend. I hardly slept! It was the first year I have actually gotten to enjoy the weekend and Read More …
This year was the first annual Tiki Eyeball. It was an event by Wizzard Road Shows, which does a number of car events over the summer. I was contacted to Read More …
Basement Kahuna arrives here today and we depart for Tiki Eyeball in the morning. I am in my office today, listening to my Exotica and islands music playlist and I am Read More …
We have set the date for the next Coon Tiki carving class here in the mountains of East Tennessee. Last time, everyone had a fantastic time. It was great to Read More …
Spring is in the air here at the Swank Pad. I saw the first robin two weeks ago. I may be getting old when this season brings on a certain Read More …
Kick off the summer right with Kustom Kars and Tiki Bars! This is the first event of the season for Wizzard Road Shows and the first Tiki Eyeball event. It promises Read More …
Ms Swanky and I went out for an absolutely fantastic evening of entertainment last night. Costumed comedy, and just great live performance. It was at Club XYZ and the show Read More …