This bad boy stands guard at one of the oldest restaurants in Fort Lauderdale;The Mai Kai. It opened it's doors in 1956. It soon became an institution. People from all over the country descended upon it. It brought the South Pacific to the United States, and did it beautifully. At one time, it was the largest seller of Rum in the world. No expense was spared, no detail overlooked. It was, quite frankly, one of a kind. The owner passed away many years ago and it has fallen on hard times. It is a shell of it's former self. A lot of good times were had inside, and many a night I looked just like this guy upon leaving.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
MY OH MAI KAI
This bad boy stands guard at one of the oldest restaurants in Fort Lauderdale;The Mai Kai. It opened it's doors in 1956. It soon became an institution. People from all over the country descended upon it. It brought the South Pacific to the United States, and did it beautifully. At one time, it was the largest seller of Rum in the world. No expense was spared, no detail overlooked. It was, quite frankly, one of a kind. The owner passed away many years ago and it has fallen on hard times. It is a shell of it's former self. A lot of good times were had inside, and many a night I looked just like this guy upon leaving.
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It was sad hearing this. But the statue still looks good. Weather-worn suits it.
ReplyDeleteVery nice 'bad boy' and sad story of the decline without fall of a good restaurant.
ReplyDeleteDid you really? How very interesting!!! ;-) Have a great Sunday.
ReplyDeletesooo cute friend! I think he is a little bit weird but I liked it!He looks cool and fashion!
ReplyDeletepurrs and love
Luna(from Brazil)
Ah, a self-portrait, eh? Very interesting. (IS there a blog with your Michigan pix?
ReplyDeleteby the way, I can no longer click over to you from your profile on my blog but have to do a search to get there--dunno why?
ReplyDeleteI guess if you left looking like him, but still standing up, thats a good thing.
ReplyDeleteThat's cool and reminds me of my youth when Orange County,CA still had lots of polynesian style restaurants,apartments,motels etc lots of tiki.
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad the restaurant has fallen on hard times. I've felt like that wooden statue a few times in my youth too.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really cool shot! So sad about the establishment though.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about its decline. We spent several enjoyable evenings there. I guess all good things eventually come to an end...
ReplyDeleteSo sad about it falling on hard times. And you say the statue was taken from a picture of you---OH NO!! Be steady! MB
ReplyDeleteMary-hopefully the problem has been resolved.
ReplyDeleteJacob-kind of an end of an era. One of the places that put Ft. L on the map. You're right, all good things end.
this is beautiful. bad boy is robust.
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