While fishing around the internet I came across the blog Fishing With Dad. I loved one of his recent post about his memories of fishing with his Dad and then I came across a picture of a Tiki Bar. So I emailed Dennis and asked if I could share the story of his Tiki Bar.
Outback Tiki Bar story from Dennis:
My wife went away on business for the week before Mother’s day 07 and I wanted to do something special for her for Mother’s day. The traveling was getting to her and my kids (me too but they’re first). I had been thinking about doing a bar on the deck so I decided to run with the idea.
Me, my six y/o, five y/o, and one y/o (she didn’t help but was there for moral support, lol) built the bar, with a three tier roof to allow smoke out when cooking, smoking an occasional cigar, or if company smokes out the top. I did the roof so it keeps rain out but is well vented.
We did it ourselves (from plans in my head), didn’t even want to call a friend, wanted it to be from me and the kids. I pinned beams half way up, climbed the ladder, unpinned, leveled and then bolted them in. I did the bar to mimic stuff we saw while on our honeymoon.
She got home Mother’s day, we had finished it that morning. She was really really surprised and it’s been a lot of fun out there since.
Dennis
Ladies how would you like to come home to this …
And this …
Dianne (Dennis’s wife) is one lucky lady. I personally think it’s the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Or birthday gift. Or anniversary gift.
“Where’s Jody?”
“Out Back”
“Again.”
“Yep.”
“Did she come in from last night?”
“Nope.”
Have a great day all … and did you notice the parrot hanging? lol Polly want a tiki martini?
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I would have to agree.. perfect! complete with garbage can.. he thought of it all..
That is one great looking back deck. Awesome!
Stacey, he did think of it all.
Arthur, I think you need one.
Looks like a great outside living space. A wonderful addition to the deck.
Stacy…yeah had to get the matching garbage pail, lol…I’m nutty like that at times
Thanks very much Arther, it’s been a lot of fun.
CDGardens…Thanks…it’s been cool to cook and entertain out there, and it gets us out of the sun when it’s beating down…though I’d barter for some sun light right about now
Jody…Thanks again…honestly. It’s really cool to see our tiki bar on your blog. It makes me smile wide that you thought enough of it to post about it. Your blog is one of the best I’ve run into, and it’s pretty darn cool to be a part of it
I am so jealous!! It looks absolutly gorgeous. Can someone get my hubby to build one for me??
So… when is Dennis going to come build you and me Tiki bars Jodi?
That is pretty awesome – great job and I’m sure your wife was delighted!
CDGardens, it is a great addition to any backyard.
Dennis, thank you. I love sharing things I see on the internet and sharing them here. And as you can tell…I want one!!!
Heather, it is absolutely gorgeous!
Blessed, when he comes and builds mine … drinks on me.
Now that looks like an awesome place to hang out on the weekend.
I will order a venison steak on the grill and a ice cold bottle of Coor’s Lite please, hold the frosted glass.