Waikiki, Hawaii
April 2007

Tiki Jr. Meets His Maker

My Host Is: Pomai S.

Next: Auntie Pupule

Me posing on the shore of Waikiki Beach. I was humming "Tiny Bubbles" to myself. (This is a killer shot Pomai! Bud looks serene.)

Tiki Jr. poses on the shore of Waikiki Beach. He tried hitting on those Japanese tourists behind him, but they couldn't understand "Tikinese". He's always frustrated about that. Even English-speaking women don't give him a chance because of his "Tikinese" accent. (HA HA...Tiki Jr. looks frustrated!)

Pomai stated "Bud, that sign you're holding is misleading. You're standing in front of the Waikiki International Market Place. NOT Puna!" I was actually hoping to confuse a few tourists but most people have never heard of Puna anyway.

Tiki Jr. invited me to his family reunion at the Tiki Shop in the Waikiki International Market Place. They reminisced the good old days. All his brothers and sisters got so big, but Tiki Jr. didn't grow an inch! Can you find Tiki Jr. in this shot?

The moment of all moments...
Tiki Jr. meets his maker! This is the man who does all the Tiki carvings. He is the "Tiki God".
THE TIKI GOD!

(Photos: Pomai D. / Dialogue: Pomai D. & Tony V. but Pomai gets all the credit!)

(Awesome photos and commentary man! Thank you for taking time out to participate. You have taken it to the next level. MAHALO!!!)