Aloha from sunny Vancouver, WA!

[Monsoon Mike]

Aloha, Hajimemashite, Kia ora & Hello!

I am rather new to Tiki but have had a peripheral knowledge and appreciation for its art forms for some time, as I have been a huge fan of Lowbrow art and to a lesser extent Kustom Kulture, hot rods, et. all. I basically missed the peak of my local (Portland) third (or second or forth depending on who you ask) wave scene and never went to a Tiki Kon shamefully but have been to a few of our local bars (even though I don't drink). I do however make a mean mocktail and will crush any pupu platter I see. I am learning to carve and experiment with other crafts and will talk shop all day about skills, techniques and related history.

Mahalo, arigatou gozaimasu, tēnā koe,
Monsoon Mike

 

[Tangaroa]

Welcome! We have a great group of Tikiphiles here! I'd love to see a few of your favorite mocktail recipes! Sometimes I struggle when non-drinking friends come over. I want them to feel included in the whole Tiki vibe even though they don't do the rum thing.

 

[Chicago Jake]

Welcome aboard! I'm also always looking for good mocktail Tiki recipes, for my friends who don't indulge.

 

[Kahikina]

Following!

 

[Monsoon Mike]

Ok, I posted a reply to the virgin drinks thread. More to come...