Second Hand Shops with Noel - Pufferfish

Saturday, June 1, 2019

Noel and I did lunch today and visited some of our usual second hand/antique shops. I came across this awesome pufferfish. He was a rather bit expensive and big enough that I wasn't sure I had a good spot for him at home. However, he photographed well.

Lucky Cricket 3 for 2019

Sunday, May 5, 2019

After church today Dale and I decided to pick up some brunch but we weren't too excited about our usual options. I suggested Lucky Cricket and Dale pounced on the idea. 

I started out with the Tiki Reviver for my first cocktail. The menu describes it thusly: "Rich and mystifying. Rums, coconut, pineapple, lime and spiked with coffee liqueur." It's my new favorite. 

Of course I purchased the mug. The website describes as such: "The 'Cannibal King' mug designed by Ken Ruzic. With a headdress of skulls and a hungry scowl, the king of the cannibals will add the perfect atmosphere of dark royalty to any tropical shindig. This mug stands at a commanding 8" in height and has a capacity for 19 oz. of your favorite libation."

We ordered delicious things from the menu to share and we finished with some soft serve swirl. 

Lucky Cricket has quite a puffer fish collection.

Interesting tikis...

...and more...

Spring Break 2019 Tiki Tour: Frankie's Tiki Room Part 2

Thursday, April 4, 2019

When we arrived the joint wasn't very busy. We found seats at a table and were approached by someone in an aloha shirt. He said something to us but it was hard to hear him over the din of the bar. I assumed he asked what we wanted. I told him I'd need a minute. He responded, "I've got a minute," and continued to stand by our table. After a few quiet moments Dale broke the awkward pause and said he'd have a beer and asked what they had. The guy told us we'd have to order at the bar but that he'd need an I.D. Both of us embarrassed, I realized that that's what he must've said in the first place and pulled out my I.D. I'm impressed with how patient he was with us when I realized how what I'd said actually sounded. Anyway, all was forgiven and he moved to a seat by the door. We figured he was the bouncer and must have briefly stepped away from his post when we walked in. 

Frankie's was the main reason I'd wanted to make the side trip to Vegas in the first place so it was good to finally make it. 

I started with the a Tangerine Speedo which the menu described thusly: "One of these zesty refreshers of rhum, juices, creme de cassis and Chambord will give you the courage to wear the Speedo. Drink two and you will want to go commando."

Tangerine Speedo

I loved it!

Next I went for the Nakalele Knockout because I wanted to buy the mug it came in. However, the bartender, Mike, told me he was out of that particular mug but that he'd make it and put it in another mug of my choice. I went with the mug meant for the Lava Letch cocktail (pictured above). The Nakalele Knockout  is described on the menu as such: "This tangy refresher of rums, hibiscus and lime pays tribute to the human sacrifices once offered to the namesake blowhole on Maui. Drink on and count your blessings. Drink two and watch your step." I loved it.

Drink number three was the Sea Hag which is the one shown above and not in the tiki mug. The drink menu says this of the Sea Hag: "This wicked wallop of gold rum, blackberry brandy, guava nectar and Cherry Heering will give you the magical power to make those around you disappear." It was well made but a little too bitter for my liking. 

Shown above is my faithful photographer who sometimes helps out in my quest to over-document my life. Thanks, Dale, for driving and visiting so many tiki bars with this tiki nut. 

Puffer Fish Friday

Friday, December 14, 2018

Found this guy at one of the second hand stores I frequent. No, I did not buy him.

Puffer Fish Friday

Friday, August 17, 2018

Since we're going for Happy Aloha Friday we'll go for Pufferfish Friday too. Pictured above is my favorite pufferfish of all, Puff Daddy from Pagan Idol.

Puffer Fish Friday

Friday, October 13, 2017

Pufferfish clocks by Shag.

Puffer Fish Friday

From Pagan Idol's Doc Park's Instagram account. My favorite puffer fish, Puff Daddy, when he was a wee fish.

Pagan Idol - Fish Tank

Saturday, February 18, 2017

Upon entering the bar we passed a beautiful fish tank full of tropical fish.

This not so little guy was quite the spirited fish. He moved quite quickly.

Turns out he's a puffer fish named Puff Daddy.

Once in we bellied up to the bar.