Shameless Self Promotion: Tikiyaki Orchestra CD [Archive]

Pomai

June 28th, 2007, 01:29 PM

I played sample tracks for my mother and she actually asked me if that was a Martin Denny album. I'm not kidding! You got skills man. Sounds great.

So Jim, when you get your place on the Big Island, are you going to open up a TIKI LOUNGE? ;)

I can just picture it now, with a kitsch 50's era grass shack theme, a stage up front for live local music (including yourself) and killer grilled food on the menu.

The signature menu items could even be named after songs on the album...

Tikiyaki Burger" - Fire grilled Teriyaki burger with Jack Cheese and a slice of pineapple
Koko's Surf 'N Turf - Fire grilled rib eye steak with your choice of fish or jumbo shrimp (Lobster additional cost)
Black Sand, Blue Sea - Fresh Ahi (preferably blue fin tuna), seared (blackened) on the outside, sliced thin sashimi style with wasabi and shoyu sauce.
The Alii Fire Dance - Grilled Moi (fish) with garlic & ginger butter, brought to the table on a flaming cedar plank
Stranded in Paradise - Tropical drink of the day

Name the bar itself "Mai Tais on the Moon". :cool:

Have a gift shop up front for Koko's awesome custom-made hand bags 'n stuff.

Hey, we can dream, right? :)

Leo Lakio

June 28th, 2007, 01:47 PM

I smell a partnership here...kama`aina prices for HT members, right?

tikiyaki

June 28th, 2007, 01:48 PM

I played sample tracks for my mother and she actually asked me if that was a Martin Denny album. I'm not kidding! You got skills man. Sounds great.

So Jim, when you get your place on the Big Island, are you going to open up a TIKI LOUNGE? ;)

I can just picture it now, with a kitsch 50's era grass shack theme, a stage up front for live local music (including yourself) and killer grilled food on the menu.

The signature menu items could even be named after songs on the album...

Tikiyaki Burger" - Fire grilled Teriyaki burger with Jack Cheese and a slice of pineapple
Koko's Surf 'N Turf - Fire grilled rib eye steak with your choice of fish or jumbo shrimp (Lobster additional cost)
Black Sand, Blue Sea - Fresh Ahi (preferably blue fin tuna), seared (blackened) on the outside, sliced thin sashimi style with wasabi and shoyu sauce.
The Alii Fire Dance - Grilled Moi (fish) with garlic & ginger butter, brought to the table on a flaming cedar plank
Stranded in Paradise - Tropical drink of the day

Name the bar itself "Mai Tais on the Moon".

Have a gift shop up front for Koko's awesome custom-made hand bags 'n stuff.

Hey, we can dream, right?

Chef Pomai - You're hired....

Don't forget the Squid Luau....you and auntie can duke it out on octopuss vs squid :p

You HAVE TO have Pomai's Smoked Pork on the menu.

Damn, that's some creative food thinking.

It would make bucketloads in Waiks huh ?

Your moms...bless her heart. Martin Denny....THAT'S a compliment :D

Dare to dream.

tikiyaki

June 28th, 2007, 01:50 PM

I smell a partnership here...kama`aina prices for HT members, right?

Of course....For the nice ones ;)

tikiyaki

June 28th, 2007, 02:06 PM

Dessert :

Crossing Kilauea

Warm Chocolate bundt cake filled with cherry sauce, hot fudge, topped off with whipped cream....Volcanic dessert.

Of course....100% Kona Coffee on the side.

Hungry yet ?

I am.....

TATTRAT

June 28th, 2007, 02:19 PM

Congrats, I know that is a huge relief! Sounds good, I might just pick a copy up!:D

Between you and Pomai, i am a hungry man now.

tikiyaki

June 28th, 2007, 02:31 PM

Aren't you a chef ?

TATTRAT

June 28th, 2007, 02:32 PM

Yes, I amhttp://img389.imageshack.us/img389/17/chefur8.gif

Pomai

June 28th, 2007, 02:34 PM

My bad for causing this thread to drift away from music to food.

Well, it's sort of on topic, as it's a self-promotion of creative thinking. :D

TATTRAT

June 28th, 2007, 02:38 PM

lol, drumming up buisness for the future restaurant. WE know the house band will be GREAT!

GeckoGeek

June 28th, 2007, 11:55 PM

Dessert :

Crossing Kilauea

Warm Chocolate bundt cake filled with cherry sauce, hot fudge, topped off with whipped cream....Volcanic dessert.

I'm sold! When is the grand opening?

tutusue

June 29th, 2007, 12:17 AM

OMG! THAT food with THAT music?

ORGASMIC! :D

tikiyaki

June 29th, 2007, 05:16 AM

Food + Music = Life

Now, to find that Oceanfront Location.....:rolleyes:

TATTRAT

June 29th, 2007, 05:57 AM

I have gotta ask, in the song Road to Panalu'u, is that a sample from the opening to Pee Wee's Playhouse? Just reminds me of some of the sounds in a couple of episodes from back in the day.

I LOVE it! All the songs are really great, very well done!

tikiyaki

June 29th, 2007, 06:25 AM

timkona

June 29th, 2007, 07:51 AM

acousticlady

June 29th, 2007, 08:28 AM

Congrats! I know the time effort and money involved to get this done. I went to a family reunion last week in S Florida. We stayed at a "fishing camp" that was set up to look like Hawaii (actually the Tiki look). I played your tunes - it was perfect! (ahhhh - my little smilie faces aren't working!) I am going to order a copy NOW!

tikiyaki

June 29th, 2007, 08:28 AM

Cover reminds me of this hotel on Molokai just west of town, on the south shore. Forget the name.

Koko Moe's or whatever the Tiki Shack should be called, would be great in Hilo.

Congrats Tiki. Music is a chore, especially at the very end of the creative process. (ie the publishing/recording part)

Mahalo TK...how're those feet doin ? ;)

Molokai huh? Man, I gotta research that ?

Koko Moe's in Hilo...may be a retirement plan :D Plenny of blank spaces there in town....

Pomai

June 29th, 2007, 09:21 AM

Thanx....no Pee Wee's playhouse sample tho'.

LOL...Pee Wee's Playhouse.lol! "The Road to Pee Wee's Playhouse".

Actually, the melody on the final track, "Stranded in Paradise" sounds just like the gist of the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET theme song.

Here's a YouTube mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsUoAABcIHQ), where the guy mixed the Nightmare on Elm St. theme song with another horror movie. Listen for the main part in the middle. Sounds just like "Stranded". They play that riff throughout the course of N.O.E.S. movies.

"Stranded with Freddy Kruger".

:p-:D

tikiyaki

June 29th, 2007, 10:32 AM

lol! "The Road to Pee Wee's Playhouse".

Actually, the melody on the final track, "Stranded in Paradise" sounds just like the gist of the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET theme song.

Here's a YouTube mix (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsUoAABcIHQ), where the guy mixed the Nightmare on Elm St. theme song with another horror movie. Listen for the main part in the middle. Sounds just like "Stranded". They play that riff throughout the course of N.O.E.S. movies.

"Stranded with Freddy Kruger".

:p-:D

Yikes I hear that....The whole time I was writing it I was having one of those songwriter moments like "am I SURE this isn't another song".
I was thinking it might be The Enchanted Sea, which is an exotica staple...Marting Denny did it...but, I was never really a "Elm Street" fan....not a big horror movie guy....so I definitely didn't subconsciously or consciously lift it from there, cos I never heard that.

Oh well....EVerything's been done anyway. :rolleyes:

LikaNui

June 30th, 2007, 11:55 AM

"Stranded with Freddy Kruger". That was the theme song from my honeymoon with my ex-wife, Plaintiff.

:p

And congrats on the new CD, Tikiyaki! I'm lookin' forward to hearing it!

:)

blueyecicle

July 3rd, 2007, 09:32 AM

My kids love it! :D

Leo Lakio

July 3rd, 2007, 09:34 AM

I'm diggin' it as well - it's a fun sound, and extremely well-produced.

GeckoGeek

July 4th, 2007, 03:23 AM

Is the website "jukebox" monophonic or is the song mixed that way?

Edit: Never mind. I got my answer. I laid my hands on a stereo mix. A very stereo mix. :D

tikiyaki

July 4th, 2007, 07:27 AM

Wait, I know Leo ordered one....did you guys get one too ? :confused:

If so...Mahalo. :D

acousticlady

July 4th, 2007, 09:28 AM

Wait, I know Leo ordered one....did you guys get one too ? :confused:

If so...Mahalo. :D

Got mine! Excellent!

blueyecicle

July 4th, 2007, 09:40 AM

I got one! well I ordered it yesterday.
It's the one going to Virginia LOL
How are sales??

tikiyaki

July 4th, 2007, 10:27 AM

I got one! well I ordered it yesterday.
It's the one going to Virginia LOL
How are sales??

Thank You Blue ! You should have left a little note in the paypal order, so I could have insured you got one with a PINK umbrella :D

Sales are surprisingly good so far. I'm getting orders everyday since I announced it's availability. That's with no magazine ads yet , just me and my big cyber-mouth :eek:

Mahalo again for ordering.

jdub

July 4th, 2007, 07:09 PM

Just getting around to HT after a while and I'm glad to hear your good news, Tiki. May you move all of the product you can manufacture. Very groovy.

Leo Lakio

July 5th, 2007, 09:51 AM

Just getting around to HT after a while and I'm glad to hear your good news, Tiki. May you move all of the product you can manufacture. Very groovy.Same goes for you, Jamie - looking forward to hearing your disc soon.

christa

July 5th, 2007, 09:58 AM

ooooooooooo tiki i love the cover art! it's shag-escent (i made that word up). very cool. i'm gonna grab one.

Fat Jeff

July 5th, 2007, 10:26 AM

Loving the CD. Tikiyaki got them in the mail fast and I had mine in days. He really nailed the "feel" of the old Martin Denny records. The music is just the tonic for me.

But what really needs to be mentioned is the packaging. In a day where people are too used to clicking "download now", we've lost touch with the tactile experience of a finely packaged CD. First, the artwork is top shelf. It's authentic to the mood of the music, and has that 50's/60's retro feel. In a word fun. Then you'll notice the drink umbrella in the jewel case spine. A themed touch in a space that usually goes unused. Then you open the jewel case and you are greeted with the colorful drink coaster inviting you to "Place Mai Tai Here". The disc is screened with a variation of the album art, not just a title and the other legal stuff. The liner notes are brief but give the credits due, the special Mahalos, and even a shout out to HT too.

First Class all the way! Congrats Tiki, may you sellout all you can print!

Now...how about a nice suitable for framing print of that album art?

tutusue

July 5th, 2007, 12:11 PM

Ah jeez...now I REALLY can't wait to get my copy! I ordered it yesterday!

blueyecicle

July 5th, 2007, 02:35 PM

Ah jeez...now I REALLY can't wait to get my copy! I ordered it yesterday!

DITTO! And I am really glad I can order through paypal Tiki, it makes it much easier for people who use paypal alot! I knwo I do and it makes it a breeze.:D

tikiyaki

July 5th, 2007, 06:25 PM

Mahalo FatJeff...that's a ringing endorsement, if ever I read one. :D

I'm glad all the details didn't go unnoticed....Album art and packaging is a lost art, and why buy a CD when you can download, right ? This was my dilemma about even pressing a CD, until I posed the question on a forum called Tiki Central, and someone basically said, "If you're gonna make a CD with a single page insert and nothing else, don't bother, just make it downloads only."

So, I figured I'd better make it a little special.

Blue...Yes, Paypal is such a wonderful convenience...it amazes me when people don't have it.....But then again, think of all the money I might have saved if I DIDN'T have Paypal :eek:

Christa ... SHAG-escent...yes....every Tikiphile loves SHAG. This art, however is done by a guy named Brad Parker. He has a company called Tiki Shark (www.tikishark.com) and they make beach towels...They currently have a great design for Body Glove that's a towel with a big tiki design on it.
He recently moved to the Big Island from Toluca Lake (where I live, ironically) and we did all the artwork via emails.

He does some really nice oil on canvas paintings too.

Anyway, thanx folks, the kind words are always encouraging...:D

tutusue

July 5th, 2007, 06:39 PM

[...] He recently moved to the Big Island from Toluca Lake (where I live, ironically)[...]
Huh?! I thought you lived in Burbank. I used to live in Toluca Lake...on Whipple St. ('round the corner from Bob and Delores H. ;) and a few other "names"!). Attended school at Rio Vista for a couple of years. </OT> :D

tikiyaki

July 5th, 2007, 06:43 PM

Huh?! I thought you lived in Burbank. I used to live in Toluca Lake...on Whipple St. ('round the corner from Bob and Delores H. ;) and a few other "names"!). Attended school at Rio Vista for a couple of years. </OT> :D

I'm borderline.....Toluca and Burbank....Near Bob's Big Boy...

Bob H used to go to the Starbucks next to Bob's, everyday, so I hear.

tutusue

July 5th, 2007, 07:26 PM

I'm borderline.....Toluca and Burbank....Near Bob's Big Boy..
Aaaaah...such fond memories of BBB! Loved going there and happy to hear that it's still in operation.
Bob H used to go to the Starbucks next to Bob's, everyday, so I hear.
The last time I was in the Burbank/Toluca Lake area was waaaay before the concept of Starbuck's was even a glimmer in anyone's brain! Is the hot dog stand still somewhat close to BBB? Speaking of Bob H...his home was the place to go for great Halloween treats! They were so generous and handed out the treats personally!

Let's see...trying to get back on topic...maybe Starbuck's will carry your CD?! :D Seriously, your music is just SO right for my eventual little grass shack!

tikiyaki

July 5th, 2007, 08:29 PM

Aaaaah...such fond memories of BBB! Loved going there and happy to hear that it's still in operation.

The last time I was in the Burbank/Toluca Lake area was waaaay before the concept of Starbuck's was even a glimmer in anyone's brain! Is the hot dog stand still somewhat close to BBB? Speaking of Bob H...his home was the place to go for great Halloween treats! They were so generous and handed out the treats personally!

Let's see...trying to get back on topic...maybe Starbuck's will carry your CD?! :D Seriously, your music is just SO right for my eventual little grass shack!

Papoo's ? YES, still there. The great thing about Burbank is alot of it's Mid Century Charm is still intact. BBB, looks exactly the same as it did when you lived there. All the Disney and Warner Bros types love thet history and so the neighborhood preserves aot of it.They even have Hot Rod night, and drive in/car service on Sunday Nights.

My music placement guy talked to Starbucks music dept once, but not about the T.O. CD. I have considered pursuing them, as I think it would be a good Starbucks instore CD, but they're so big, I don't think I'd get very far....I mean, they dal with Paul McCartney ! I might still try tho'....that'd be a trip seeing my CD in there tho'.

Your little Grass Shack will be the perfect home for the CD...The Makaha Oceanfrontage is what this music is designed for.

LikaNui

July 5th, 2007, 09:03 PM

The great thing about Burbank is alot of it's Mid Century Charm is still intact. BBB, looks exactly the same as it did when you lived there. Is the old Tick Tock restaurant still there in Toluca Lake? And how about The Smoke House, that famous classic steakhouse right across the street from the entrance to Warner Brothers?
And I hope you and TutuSue both know that there's a Bob's Big Boy right here in Honolulu! Mmmmm... a Big Boy combo, add avocado, with a side of bleu cheese for the french fries and a big slice of their strawberry pie... Lord have mercy, I'm drooling on my keyboard.
I'm sure this is all relevant to your CD... somehow...

:p

acousticlady

July 5th, 2007, 11:47 PM

My husband almost actually put his mai tai on the tiki coaster! I said "ahhhhh - no - that's going to be worth big bucks someday....." :D

GeckoGeek

July 6th, 2007, 12:16 AM

Let's see...trying to get back on topic...maybe Starbuck's will carry your CD?! :D

Actually I was wondering about that place we held the HT Christmas party at.

tikiyaki

July 6th, 2007, 06:20 AM

Is the old Tick Tock restaurant still there in Toluca Lake? And how about The Smoke House, that famous classic steakhouse right across the street from the entrance to Warner Brothers?
And I hope you and TutuSue both know that there's a Bob's Big Boy right here in Honolulu! Mmmmm... a Big Boy combo, add avocado, with a side of bleu cheese for the french fries and a big slice of their strawberry pie... Lord have mercy, I'm drooling on my keyboard.
I'm sure this is all relevant to your CD... somehow...

:p

Tick Tock...I don't think so.

Smokehouse, yes....I still haven't been, but I passed it the other day and thought "I really need to check that place out"

Big Boy in Honolulu ? Damn....

Food is relevant to my CD...food is relevant to ALL things.

How does one walk after eating the meal you describe ?

My husband almost actually put his mai tai on the tiki coaster! I said "ahhhhh - no - that's going to be worth big bucks someday....." :D

Big Bucks....hee hee:D

Actually I was wondering about that place we held the HT Christmas party at.

La Mariana....hmmm....

Leo Lakio

July 6th, 2007, 07:52 AM

La Mariana....hmmm....Is it still on the market? May be the right place for the venture discussed earlier in the thread.

LikaNui

July 6th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Tick Tock...I don't think so. Too bad, Classic old place, and full of (you guessed it) clocks. It was on Barham Blvd., if memory serves (as it infrequently does). Maybe TutuSue will remember the place.

Smokehouse, yes....I still haven't been, but I passed it the other day and thought "I really need to check that place out" Oh yeah. Kinda dark inside, old-style leather banquettes, though of course that may have all changed since I was last there many decades ago. The thing I recall the most was their world-class garlic bread. Get a basket or two, if they still have!

Big Boy in Honolulu ? Damn.... Yeah, right off the 78, near Tripler Hospital. PM me if you want me to send you a Big Boy Honolulu t-shirt or something!

How does one walk after eating the meal you describe? Silly man. One doesn't walk. One naps.

:p

blueyecicle

July 6th, 2007, 11:14 AM

Thank You Blue ! You should have left a little note in the paypal order, so I could have insured you got one with a PINK umbrella :D

Sales are surprisingly good so far. I'm getting orders everyday since I announced it's availability. That's with no magazine ads yet , just me and my big cyber-mouth :eek:

Mahalo again for ordering.
I got a PINK UMBRELLA! You know it only took 2 days!? :eek:
Mahalo!!

tikiyaki

July 6th, 2007, 11:19 AM

I got a PINK UMBRELLA! You know it only took 2 days!? :eek:
Mahalo!!

Well, damn, ain't that the luck !

USPS is on their game this week. :eek:

tutusue

July 7th, 2007, 11:31 PM

Papoo's ? YES, still there.
Hmmm...that name doesn't ring a bell but I'm going back over 50 years! :eek:
The great thing about Burbank is alot of it's Mid Century Charm is still intact. BBB, looks exactly the same as it did when you lived there. All the Disney and Warner Bros types love thet history and so the neighborhood preserves aot of it.They even have Hot Rod night, and drive in/car service on Sunday Nights.
So car service is down to one night a week? I think that used to generate it's biggest revenue. Funny you should mention the Warners/Disney connection as my mom worked at Disney and my dad worked at Warner's during the time of my BBB memories!
My music placement guy talked to Starbucks music dept once, but not about the T.O. CD. I have considered pursuing them, as I think it would be a good Starbucks instore CD, but they're so big, I don't think I'd get very far....I mean, they dal with Paul McCartney ! I might still try tho'....that'd be a trip seeing my CD in there tho'.
If ya don't go to bat ya can't hit a home run! ;)
Your little Grass Shack will be the perfect home for the CD...The Makaha Oceanfrontage is what this music is designed for.
I'll also sneak it in to my new "home office" and my car!
Too bad, Classic old place, and full of (you guessed it) clocks. It was on Barham Blvd., if memory serves (as it infrequently does). Maybe TutuSue will remember the place.
Tick Tock sounds very familiar but I don't recall going to any restaurant on Barham Blvd.
Oh yeah. Kinda dark inside, old-style leather banquettes, though of course that may have all changed since I was last there many decades ago. [...]
I loved the Smoke House. The last time I was there was...hmmm...1989. Are Dante's and Chadney's still around?
Yeah, right off the 78, near Tripler Hospital. PM me if you want me to send you a Big Boy Honolulu t-shirt or something![...]
I was aware there was a local BBB but have never been there. I don't think it occured to me that the 2 were related!

Whatta trip down Memory Lane!

LikaNui

July 8th, 2007, 12:23 PM

I was aware there was a local BBB but have never been there. I don't think it occured to me that the 2 were related! What?!? You've gotta go. Same building design as all the Big Boy's, same interior, same food (plus local items, of course)... the only thing missing is the old Big Boy comic books. Remember those? :p Anyway, go check it out, Tutu. Gift items at the cashier too -- t-shirts, caps, coffee mugs, Big Boy piggy banks, et al. And of course the full-size Big Boy statue inside the front doors!

Whatta trip down Memory Lane! Yep, a worthwhile thread drift for some of us (including Tikiyaki). Glad you remembered the Smoke House, Tutu... now Tikiyaki will have to check it out. And Tiki, you and TutuSue and I should have lunch at Big Boy next time come to O`ahu. My treat.

:)

tutusue

July 8th, 2007, 12:55 PM

What?!? You've gotta go. Same building design as all the Big Boy's, same interior, same food (plus local items, of course)... the only thing missing is the old Big Boy comic books. Remember those? :p [...] And Tiki, you and TutuSue and I should have lunch at Big Boy next time come to O`ahu. My treat.

:)
Oh wow! I just did a google map and it's in the Mapunapuna area. I don't know how I've missed it as over the past few months I've spent more time than I cared to at Big Rock, Tile Mart and Moanalua Mortuary. I vaguely remember the comic books. IIRC, they were given to children to help occupy their time. Or, is my memory playing tricks...again?!

Yes...let's do lunch there!

LikaNui

July 8th, 2007, 02:59 PM

Oh wow! I just did a google map and it's in the Mapunapuna area. I don't know how I've missed it as over the past few months I've spent more time than I cared to at Big Rock, Tile Mart and Moanalua Mortuary. And I don't know how you missed seeing it every time you drove to and from Makaha to Kakaako and back, since BBB is right next to the freeway! Once you see it, you'll chide yourself soundly for having missed it all these years/decades. :p

I vaguely remember the comic books. IIRC, they were given to children to help occupy their time. Or, is my memory playing tricks...again?! Your memory is spot on, m'dear.

Yes...let's do lunch there! Okay, I'll have my people call your people, and they can take a meeting to schedule it. ;) Nah. We can't do it until Tikiyaki comes here.
Presumably to accept his Hoku award.
(Thread drift? What thread drift?)

:D

tutusue

July 8th, 2007, 03:34 PM

And I don't know how you missed seeing it every time you drove to and from Makaha to Kakaako and back, since BBB is right next to the freeway! Once you see it, you'll chide yourself soundly for having missed it all these years/decades. :p
I know how I missed it! I drive to and fro via Nimitz and the H1. I can't remember the last time I drove the 78 over Red Hill.
Your memory is spot on, m'dear.
<FAINT> <ggg>
Okay, I'll have my people call your people, and they can take a meeting to schedule it. ;) Nah. We can't do it until Tikiyaki comes here.
Presumably to accept his Hoku award.
(Thread drift? What thread drift?)

:D
Oh, I bet Tiki will try to hit Oahu before next June...or is it May?!!! Maybe BBB is a good place for an HT gathering...someone brings an iPod with Tiki's CD on it...and small, portable speakers. We'll pretend it's an old diner jukebox and let everyone else around us hear (back to the topic now...) his music...'til we get kicked out! Maybe we should have a few extra copies with us in case other customers would like to buy one! <g>

Seriously, La Mariana should play his CD as background music when live music isn't happening. I'd love to be dining at LM and hear that genre of music...a perfect combination!

tutusue

July 16th, 2007, 04:18 PM

I got a PINK UMBRELLA! You know it only took 2 days!? :eek:
Mahalo!!
I got mine after not checking my mail for a week! I got a green umbrella. The CD is already on my iPod and I've been playing it for the workmen while at Makaha. Tiki...it's PERFECT for Makaha! :)

And, what Fat Jeff said awhile back. The art work and creativity are wonderful. I think I'll frame the coaster...very cool! I'm a downloader at heart, rarely buying a CD anymore. But, Tiki's CD is not just another CD, it's a retro experience. :D

Congratulations, Tiki. Well done!

tikiyaki

July 16th, 2007, 09:19 PM

Mahalo Sue....

CD's are RETRO now...COOL ! How funny is that ?

Green umbrellas seem to be more rare....

I'm in Waikiki for a day and a half in August, following my 3 weeks of painting, building furniture, and decorating "Hale Tikiyaki" in Hilo.
Let me see how exausted I am.

I purposely gave myself a little Waikiki RnR time at the end of my trip. I'll let you guys know if I'm up for it.Funny, but I was kinda anti-Waikiki until my last trip, where I fell in love with the place. Hey, It's reminds me of LA, only with a REALLY AMAZING beach at the end of the street. :D
Bob's Big Boy in Honolulu sounds kinda fun for sure tho, that is if I'm not alseep on the beach.:rolleyes:

Chili Spaghetti....YUMMM!!!

So, the CD works for Makaha ? Cool !