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On 2006-02-07 11:01, midnite_tiki wrote:
Now, you cannot expect folks to dress in a manner they're really not accustomed. You invited "non-tiki people" over, should have expected primarily "non-tiki" reactions. Sounds like you got some positive responses to the room, that's good. Seems like par for the course, the people just didn't dig the Polynesian affect. Different strokes, ya know? Invite some other people over and maybe next time everyone will think you're cooler than the other side of the pillow.
You missed your target audience. Simple as that. I know Garth Brooks has sold a lot of albums, but I don't know anyone who actually owns one. Check that, I live with someone who does(eeek!). Civil War re-enacters and folks in Country & Western bars seem to enjoy themselves. Put me in those environments and I will be looking for a way out like a coyote stuck in a steel trap.
I think you are right about missing the target....I should have aimed LOWER! Arrrgh!
There are times I am at Vic's or some such Polynesian/Tiki watering hole and witness people ordering beer or some other non-tropical beverage. It's disappointing and somewhat aggravating. Alas, it's their call, and loss. One cannot make a person appreciate the finer things, you can try but tastes differ too much. I know, you're thinking, "then explain Celine Dion!" Sorry, almost all "midnite rules of life" do not apply to Quebecois.
BAH HA HA HA HA!!!
You obviously worked hard on your home tiki space and put considerable effort in the preparation and execution of the party. You either do "things" for yourself and the enjoyment you gain from them or you endeavor to receive other's approval. Human beings definitely need that acknowledgment, that "cool, you done good, nice job, you're the best" type recognition. It's natural. Beware letting it override your own interests when said interest does not result in others warm recognition. Translation: do want you want, your happiness is worth more than a few random "atta boys" from people that probably don't matter that much to you. Quoting a man a wee bit smarter than Professor Midnite, Richard Feynman, "Do you really care what others think of you?"
Well I had hoped they'd have all dropped to their knees and showered me with leis in total admiration and creative jealousy....but that was not to be. To be or not to be, is that a question?
Ya could do like me and have no friends! Everyone I know digs everything I like. Notwithstanding the nomadic recluse life, just go with it. You're on this planet a short time, enjoy it and don't sweat it if your friends/family are on a different frequency. The ones that matter will appreciate you, for what really counts: How much money you have!
Come to think of it, we don't have many friends anymore. Since we've gotten older we sort of like our hobby time around the house without having to put on a show and we are pretty happy entertaining ourselves....and our kids (in their 30's) who get a charge out of our bar and are all in the processes of making their own "theme" bars. So we did start something here. and money.....well we had some before we started the bar. yike.
Professor midnite's life lesson is now over, must go meet with my P.O. You owe me one Zombie, with no sissy umbrella!
One Zombie set aside...no umbrella, but 2 drink monkeys and a blue mermaid, palm tree stirrer, and a frozen limeade swizzle. Enjoy!!
LavaLounger-polishing up the tiki mugs
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