What Makes the Tiki Bar the Favorite Lounge for Members?

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The Tiki Bar, a popular lounge, has transitioned to a new location in General Discussion, where members can enjoy exotic drinks, fine dining, and entertainment. The atmosphere encourages casual conversation, with a focus on sharing thoughts and experiences. A notable topic of discussion is the "Greatest American" promo by Discovery and AOL, with members expressing disbelief at some of the nominations, suggesting the list mixes entertainment figures with historical icons. Suggestions for bar improvements include adding a pool table and darts, while playful banter about drinks and karaoke night adds to the lively environment. Members also discuss the potential for video conferencing to enhance interaction. Overall, the Tiki Bar serves as a vibrant social hub for sharing ideas and enjoying lighthearted exchanges.
  • #61
we have to have kareoke night still! see who can resist from getting up on the bar and dancing.
 
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  • #62
TheStatutoryApe said:
Guinness is a definite must. That and Saphire, decent tonic, and limes. And there must be some Sinatra/Rat Pack on the Juke Box!
Oh a Juke Box--that would be great by the pool table and dart game!
TheStatutoryApe said:
:blushing: Can I buy you an apple martini? :wink:
And you look so sweet... Okay! :rolleyes:
Gale17 said:
we have to have kareoke night still! see who can resist from getting up on the bar and dancing.
Yes, and karaoke--I want to hear the rhinoceros song!

You all have such great ideas! :biggrin:

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  • #63
TheStatutoryApe said:
Guinness is a definite must. That and Saphire, decent tonic, and limes. And there must be some Sinatra/Rat Pack on the Juke Box!
Agreed! We should get a nice assortment of IPAs and ESBs too.
 
  • #64
I'll be simply relaxing on the veranda and enjoying the view.
http://img66.echo.cx/img66/5247/bxp58928beachview8fk.jpg
Nice place you got here, SOS! How did I miss it until now?

Guinness in a 2 liter mug, please. :biggrin:
 
  • #65
Gale17 said:
we have to have kareoke night still! see who can resist from getting up on the bar and dancing.
We'll send Huck up first...he does karaoke sober, so he can warm up the event while the rest of us wet our vocal cords. :biggrin:
 
  • #66
SOS said:
And you look so sweet... Okay! :rolleyes:
I am a complete gentleman.. or at least as much a one as a lady wants me to be. Gentleman is always the default though. o:)
 
  • #67
Do we all have web cams? We can all decide to meet at a certain time online and all videocoference together. We could all talk and see what we look like while we're talking. :biggrin:

What do you say?
 
  • #68
That would be interesting. Unfortunately I don't have a webcam. Currently I don't even have net access at home.
 
  • #69
Astronuc said:
Nice place you got here, SOS! How did I miss it until now? Guinness in a 2 liter mug, please. :biggrin:
Thanks--And we just stocked up on Guinness--perfect timing! :smile:
Moonbear said:
We'll send Huck up first...he does karaoke sober, so he can warm up the event while the rest of us wet our vocal cords. :biggrin:
Yeh, I think he's just not too crazy about dancing (without something to hang on to). :-p
TheStatutoryApe said:
I am a complete gentleman.. or at least as much a one as a lady wants me to be. Gentleman is always the default though. o:)
Okay, I'll go first with karaoke. (Sung to the melody of Uptown Girl by Billy Joel)

Virtual girl
She's been living in her unreal world
I bet she never had an e-love guy
I bet her moderator never told her why
 
  • #70
SOS said:
Virtual girl
She's been living in her unreal world
I bet she never had an e-love guy
I bet her moderator never told her why
I get no kick from champagne
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
So tell me why should it be true?
That I get a
Kick! Out of you

Ok this is just getting cheesy lol.
 
  • #71
Evo said:
Do we all have web cams? We can all decide to meet at a certain time online and all videocoference together. We could all talk and see what we look like while we're talking. :biggrin:

What do you say?
There is a service that provides a call-in number for conference calls fairly cheap (but just audio), and there are video conference centers everywhere, but don't know what the cost is for this these days.
TheStatutoryApe said:
I get no kick from champagne
Mere alcohol doesn't thrill me at all
So tell me why should it be true?
That I get a
Kick! Out of you

Ok this is just getting cheesy lol.
:smile: Pretty good.
 
  • #72
*Walks into the Tiki Bar and looks around*

Wow this place is looking great! And thank goodness that one member isn't in here right now. Ah...I can relax and enjoy my drink without being annoyed... little creep. :smile:

*Pulls out a stool and sits at the bar*

Oh cool, the comment box has monitors with news from all around the world and a kiosk that members can use to blog! Still, I'll want to go into the actual politics section and post.

*Looks around some more*

Yea, no strobe lights--hate those things. Oooooh, a hula dancer. What an interesting tatoo...I'll have to get a closer look...

Bartender, what are you have on draft?
 
  • #73
SOS2008 said:
There is a service that provides a call-in number for conference calls fairly cheap (but just audio), and there are video conference centers everywhere, but don't know what the cost is for this these days.
:smile: Pretty good.
There are free servers for video conferencing, it's very popular, I used to be somewhat addicted to it, years ago. I met some of my best friend's that way. :approve: That's how I met my best friend in Italy. I logged on when I woke up and the first person I saw was this incredible guy surrounded by a golden glow (turned out to be a reflection off the wall behind him, at the time he looked like an angel), I fell out of my chair, then snapped off my video before he saw me, ran upstairs, applied make up and brushed my hair, ran back downstairs and... he was still there. Then he saw me..."why yes, I ALWAYS look like this when I first wake up" (ok, I lied) :blushing: :rolleyes:
 
  • #74
Evo said:
There are free servers for video conferencing, it's very popular, I used to be somewhat addicted to it, years ago.
Do you think there is a way we could do it?
Evo said:
I logged on when I woke up and the first person I saw was this incredible guy surrounded by a golden glow (turned out to be a reflection off the wall behind him, at the time he looked like an angel), I fell out of my chair, then snapped off my video before he saw me, ran upstairs, applied make up and brushed my hair, ran back downstairs and... he was still there. Then he saw me..."why yes, I ALWAYS look like this when I first wake up" (ok, I lied) :blushing: :rolleyes:
:smile:

A customer just ordered a drink...I'll have to get back with you latter. :smile:
 
  • #75
I don't have a webcam. :frown:

I think we need to get Ivan to cook up some of his nachos to pass around here. :biggrin:
 
  • #76
Moonbear said:
I don't have a webcam. :frown:

I think we need to get Ivan to cook up some of his nachos to pass around here. :biggrin:
Hmm...good you say? I have a recipe for salsa that is addictive.

Oh what a day it's been! I think I'll have a Moonbear Madness. :approve:

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  • #77
It's been a horribly hot day. I stroll up to the door, turn back to take a look around, then open it and walk in. It's a quaint little out-of-the-way place. Dark, musky several people in their own conversations, a few of them look up to see who came in, but most don't even notice me. I make my way around and up to the bar, "I'd like a Vodka, straight up," I tell the barkeep.

There's a cute, young red-head sitting a few seats from me; she couldn't be more than seventeen years old. I wonder if she's thinking I'm too old to be in here, while I wonder if she's too young. "Ha, 97 years is not too old", I think to myself, denying the grey hair, wrinkled skin - I can still drink any of these kids under the table. ;)

The smell of Cuban cigars fills the air, a familiar scent, one that sets my senses on edge. I remember the last time I had a cigar, and that was not a day I wanted to think about. The thought brought on chills. I cautiously glanced around the room to see who was smoking it, wondering 'stranger or foe'. I knew well enough that in a little place like this where I was the stranger, there would be no 'friends'.

As I tried looking at each of the faces, something caught my eye; another stare from the other side of the bar. I was being watched, but by whom? It was dark in there and my eyes were still trying to adjust from the blinding sunlight outside. I looked down and rubbed my eyes to try and get them into focus, then looked up again. That's when I saw who it was, and I knew then that this was going to be another one of those days...
 
  • #78
Arctic Fox said:
As I tried looking at each of the faces, something caught my eye; another stare from the other side of the bar. I was being watched, but by whom? It was dark in there and my eyes were still trying to adjust from the blinding sunlight outside. I looked down and rubbed my eyes to try and get them into focus, then looked up again. That's when I saw who it was, and I knew then that this was going to be another one of those days...
*waves* Hey, Arctic Fox, is that you? C'mon over and sit! Oh, just give me a second to get a Moonbear Madness for SOS. You want one? Oh, I see you already have a drink.

*runs off, makes SOS a Moonbear Madness, makes one for self, then returns to Arctic Fox*

C'mon hon, this is just the front room. We have a back room for the regulars. *tilts empty beer bottle sitting on shelf and the large picture of Dogs Playing Poker slides to the side, exposing a doorway* Right through here hon. *Walks through the door to the brightly lit room with windows open to a view of the balcony over the beach* The pool table is over there, and watch for the dart players over that way. *Sees SOS behind the large, shiny bar* SOS, I have your Moonbear Madness for you.
 
  • #79
This is my first time here. Where's the bathroom?
 
  • #80
2CentsWorth said:
Ah...I can relax and enjoy my drink without being annoyed... little creep. :smile:
If you know how graduation parties go, I don't think you'll see him around here for at least a couple of days. :smile:
Arctic Fox said:
...There's a cute, young red-head sitting a few seats from me; she couldn't be more than seventeen years old. I wonder if she's thinking I'm too old to be in here, while I wonder if she's too young. "Ha, 97 years is not too old", I think to myself, denying the grey hair, wrinkled skin - I can still drink any of these kids under the table. ;)
Sometimes Moonbear looks like a red-head, and has been mistaken for a seventeen year old, but I assure you she's 'sperienced. :wink:
Arctic Fox said:
The smell of Cuban cigars fills the air, a familiar scent, one that sets my senses on edge. I remember the last time I had a cigar, and that was not a day I wanted to think about. The thought brought on chills...
Now, now, I know the whole thing with Monica was hard, but you've got to try and put that behind ya.
Moonbear said:
*waves* Hey, Arctic Fox, is that you? C'mon over and sit! Oh, just give me a second to get a Moonbear Madness for SOS. You want one? Oh, I see you already have a drink.

*runs off, makes SOS a Moonbear Madness, makes one for self, then returns to Arctic Fox*

C'mon hon, this is just the front room. We have a back room for the regulars. *tilts empty beer bottle sitting on shelf and the large picture of Dogs Playing Poker slides to the side, exposing a doorway* Right through here hon. *Walks through the door to the brightly lit room with windows open to a view of the balcony over the beach* The pool table is over there, and watch for the dart players over that way. *Sees SOS behind the large, shiny bar* SOS, I have your Moonbear Madness for you.
Since this bar is in international waters, I suppose there's no harm in drinking while working my shift. *sips the Moonbear Madness* That hits the spot. You sure know how to make a drink, thanks! Who's the gentleman with you?

*takes a glance about the room. Someone nearly hits a pool player with a dart.* (Make note to self: Move dart board outside.) *walking to the veranda. Oh how I love the sunset. What are those people doing? Are they building sand castles? Oh good lord, are they trying to bury a purple jellyfish, or...Who are they? It's so hard to see at dusk. Or maybe it's just this drink--kicks butt!*
 
  • #81
Ivan Seeking said:
This is my first time here. Where's the bathroom?
there are plenty of empty bottles and A nice corner to use them in. the bathroom/hole outside is still under repair after danger last used it :rolleyes:
 
  • #82
Ivan Seeking said:
This is my first time here. Where's the bathroom?
Well, see where the dartboard is over there? Just walk right past it and you'll be there. :rolleyes: Yeah, SOS, we really should move that dartboard.
 
  • #83
SOS2008 said:
Sometimes Moonbear looks like a red-head, and has been mistaken for a seventeen year old, but I assure you she's 'sperienced. :wink:
Well, yeah, but not too experienced. I don't want to get a bad reputation...:rolleyes:...oh, heck, who am I kidding, I think I already have the reputation. :frown:
Who's the gentleman with you?
Oh, SOS, this is Arctic Fox; I always forget to make proper introductions. But, word has it he's not too much of a gentleman. :wink:

Oh good lord, are they trying to bury a purple jellyfish, or...Who are they? It's so hard to see at dusk. *
*squints out the window* Hey, how's the water down there?!
 
  • #84
Darts hitting the felt is a bad idea for sure. Oh and hitting the players is bad too.
I wish the tiki bar where here right now. I'm having a tough time figuring out where to go right now.
 
  • #85
TheStatutoryApe said:
Darts hitting the felt is a bad idea for sure. Oh and hitting the players is bad too.

I wish the tiki bar where here right now. I'm having a tough time figuring out where to go right now.
Yeh, I was thinking of having a coffee area during the off times, which would go well with the comment box kiosk and blogs. But for you, we'll open the bar. Might I suggest a Moonbear Madness? :devil: :biggrin:

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  • #86
SOS said:
but he saw me and didn't like me!
That's hard to believe.
 
  • #87
SOS2008 said:
Sometimes Moonbear looks like a red-head, and has been mistaken for a seventeen year old, but I assure you she's 'sperienced. :wink:
*Decides to stop in at the Tiki Bar. Hmm, I wonder if that 17-year old red-head is in here. Looks around, but can't see any red-heads. Just a few people...one guy who's talking with the bartender. She's attractive, but walks a little funny. And another guy with silver hair smoking a cigar by the veranda.*

"Hey...I know this is a Tiki Bar, but do you have any hookahs?"

*Looks like the dart board has been moved outside...thankfully away from the mens room. I hope no one recognized me on the beach last night--little voyeurs!*

"I've been hearing about your specialty drink...Moonbeast or something -- I'll try one of those, please."
 
  • #88
you know, i had a rough day... I'm stopping in at the international tiki bar... the apparently only place a 17.6 year old can legally drink. which is perfect because i happen to be 17.71 years old. so then, i'll take a moonie madness or a green apple martini whatever you got!

hmm... now i'll take my drink and go look inconspicuous cause it seems like there are some fellas on the prowl for 17 yr olds... i'll go hide in the corner and hope they stay busy with moonbear... er... not that I'm perpetuating any rumors or anything... i just hear she's lots of fun...

right... moving on...

hmm... darts eh? I'm not very good, and I'm probably worse when i have this... whatever drink I'm drinking... but i'll give it a go...
...
...

And now i know why they moved the darts outside... hmm...

maybe i should go build sand castles with the other little kids now...
 
  • #89
Moonbear said:
*waves* Hey, Arctic Fox, is that you? C'mon over and sit! Oh, just give me a second to get a Moonbear Madness for SOS. You want one? Oh, I see you already have a drink.

"Well hello there Beautiful! Haven't heard from you in quite a while."

Moonbear said:
Oh, SOS, this is Arctic Fox; I always forget to make proper introductions. But, word has it he's not too much of a gentleman.

"Hey now," I said in a tone, giving MoonBear the 'evil eye'. "I can be gentle." She looks over at me as I turn my poker-face into a smile with a seductive wink... :wink: :blushing:

I turn back toward this new stranger, "How you doin', SOS? Nice to meet you. Can we order you something from the bar?"
 
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  • #90
Gale17 said:
you know, i had a rough day... I'm stopping in at the international tiki bar... the apparently only place a 17.6 year old can legally drink. which is perfect because i happen to be 17.71 years old. so then, i'll take a moonie madness or a green apple martini whatever you got!

hmm... now i'll take my drink and go look inconspicuous cause it seems like there are some fellas on the prowl for 17 yr olds... i'll go hide in the corner and hope they stay busy with moonbear... er... not that I'm perpetuating any rumors or anything... i just hear she's lots of fun...

right... moving on...

hmm... darts eh? I'm not very good, and I'm probably worse when i have this... whatever drink I'm drinking... but i'll give it a go...
...
...

And now i know why they moved the darts outside... hmm...

maybe i should go build sand castles with the other little kids now...

You sound deranged.