Tiki Caliente 5 May 17-19th 2013 Palm Springs,Ca

I already look forward to getting the band back together for Tiki Caliente 6. I just wonder how we can out do this years mug.
Thanks John and Doug.

W

I had three highlights this year that made me feel cooler then I should.

1. Sammy Velvet handing his camera to Shag to take a picture of him and I.
2. People asking for me to sign the tiki caliente 5 bowl along with Doug Horne and John Mulder.
3. Having the Martini Kings with Sonny Moon is suites and then Jason Lee being all rocked out joining them for THUNDERBALL, and being pissed I didn't think of it.

W

[ Edited by: Wildsville man 2013-05-22 23:34 ]

• I already look forward to getting the band back together for Tiki Caliente 6. I just wonder how we can out do this years mug. *

As if this year's creation wasn't awesome enough?

Sonny got off to a good start doing the Two-Step Shuffle.

Crazy Al countered with a Rumba and Cha-Cha.

Chris took a conservative approach with a classical Waltz.

Sonny scored extra points with his debonair wardrobe and cool Palm Springs Rat Pack vibe.

To make up ground, Crazy Al did the Charleston and strutted his patented "Crazy Kicks" moves
that scored high with judges to take a commanding lead.

Chris and his partner El Jefe next danced an intimate Tango.

Seeing that he was falling far behind in points Chris panicked and attempted the
almost impossible "Flying Bonomo" move.

Unfortunately, Chris had not performed the move in over 15 years and could not
pull it off successfully. To Chris's defense, El Jefe was a good 70 pounds
heavier than his female partner of years prior when he invented the move.

The other two contestants quickly came to help out.

Hopefully, El Jefe will have a speedy recovery and be released from the hospital soon.

THE WINNER

With a move that is illegal in several southern states, Sonny Moon successfully was able
to execute the "Sinatra Sandwich" which brought the crowd to its feet.

[ Edited by: Rum Dog 2013-05-24 07:36 ]

Without a doubt the BEST tiki event mug ever!!!!!

Thank you Rory, Doug Horne, & John Mulder.

Love the way this pretty ladies' dress looked with my art.

Thanks Rory and Everyone else for the great weekend!

RumDog, that was HILARIOUS!!!!!

What happened to the rule: "What happens in Palm Springs, really, really stays in Palm Springs"?

After seeing all these great photos it makes me believe it's going to be hard to kill the momentum for next years growth.

But, we will.
Next year we will not exceed 550 people. In the past I stated 500 but i believe we can handle another 50 without it being a stretch and the income of those extra 50 can help to have security extended by size and by hours.

If this looks like a good time and you want to be part of it,then pull the trigger early next year.

Thanks for the nice words everyone and I hope you believe you got your moneys worth.

W

[ Edited by: Wildsville man 2013-05-23 12:19 ]

On 2013-05-23 12:18, Wildsville man wrote:

If this looks like a good time and you want to be part of it,then pull the trigger early next year.

OK :)

Great pics. Makes me sad its over :(. Had a blast :D

Adults Only Zone. No kiddies allowed. Only Kittys.

These next three are for Grog who has a crush on Kitty.
Meoooow!!!!!

It's out, Crazy Al likes to eat children.......

Only 4 Standard Event Mug's left before we are SOLD OUT.
People one of the cool kid's and get it,before you are out in the cold. Shipping in the U.S. Only.

we also have all our other items for sale including some 1 of 1 mug's

http://tiki-caliente.com/info/?cat=12

A few pix of Jason Lee & The Martini Kings....

NOW FOR SALE AT THE STORE

"The Scorpion Bowl"

For Sale at:
http://tiki-caliente.com/info/

We can't combine shipping of this bowl with other items.

Disclaimer: It will not be this glaze.It will be the Black and Brown that matched the Tiki Caliente 5 Mug.

Eekum Bookum Tiki Mugs will be releasing a second round of the Tiki Caliente 5 scorpion bowls. These bowls will be made to order in the original colors of brown and black to match the glaze of the official Tiki Caliente mug.We will be taking orders for this Bowl for a limited time. The cost of the bowl will be $145.00 plus the cost of shipping: $25.00.
There were ten scorpion bowlsl made for sale at the event which were un-numbered. This new series will be numbered AE (After Event) as the order come in and I will ship them out to you as I make them. This bowl will be limited, so please don’t wait too long.

Thank you so much for your support and we hope to see you at the Tiki bar soon. John and Janet

[ Edited by: Wildsville man 2013-05-25 09:06 ]

Apparently I almost completely failed to take photos at Tiki Caliente this year, so I only have a few to share (and half are iPhone shots). I'll chalk it up to having a good time as well as being busy. Most of what I have is of the bands on stage. Thanks again to all the performers at Tiki Caliente 5!

kevin

Get Lost,Lost in Paradise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hNjCN5eLXU

Thanks Chris,Great video

Great video as always Chris!

Jeff btd

I agree...great video...good match with the scenery and music.

Such a small part of the weekend mayhem, I hope we get more parts to view!

Great vid!
Fisherman is like a crazy zylo monkey!
You rock Fisherman!

Good morning Saturday! So it begins and more to come.

More great pictures Tom!

Thanks ATP!

Tom your post reminded me that I also had some photos I had yet to post.

A final few more of the entertainment

Just in case you missed it from a previous post

Lost in Paradise,Tiki Caliente 5

http://www.youtube.com/user/chrisandsarahb?feature=csp-in-feed

If you enjoy it please give Chris a Thumbs Up and a nice comment.
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On 2013-05-22 23:22, Wildsville man wrote:
I already look forward to getting the band back together for Tiki Caliente 6. I just wonder how we can out do this years mug.
Thanks John and Doug.

W

I had three highlights this year that made me feel cooler then I should.

1. Sammy Velvet handing his camera to Shag to take a picture of him and I.
2. People asking for me to sign the tiki caliente 5 bowl along with Doug Horne and John Mulder.
3. Having the Martini Kings with Sonny Moon is suites and then Jason Lee being all rocked out joining them for THUNDERBALL, and being pissed I didn't think of it.

W

[ Edited by: Wildsville man 2013-05-22 23:34 ]

You're the man, Wildsville Man! Thanks for putting together a good time for all.

Sonny Moon

JOHN-O vs. Technology...

JOHN-O loses !! :( (That's why I look so sad.)

Even at Surf Music events...

I'm with ya, buddy!

I will not condone this scourge on society!

Tiki Caliente 5! It was our first event, Tiki Love + Tiki Tracy.
Palms Springs is an oasis of fun. Thanks so much for the great show, vendors, and food.
We met some really wonderful people and we had a great time!

A hui hou!

Sophia

Caliente Tropics

Polar Opposite:

The Left side is the cool hip Sonny Moon looking all stylish with a women who can't let him go.

The Right side, Spring Break Cancun 1990.

Tiki Caliente,bringing you both sided of the spectrum.

Kudos on the photos Tom. The many individual moments you've captured are so great.

And thanks to everyone that has posted photos to the thread here. I love reliving what I experienced and seeing what I missed.

kevin