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Cabo Wabo Cantina turns 20 years old; Luau in Wickenburg, AZ; Bullock vs. James; Chickenfoot

3/29/2010

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?Que pasan Compadres?

What a fantastic week weather wise in Arizona. Took a nice drive out in the country, attended a fun Luau yesterday with pig and all in Wickenburg, AZ. “Cowgirl Up” artist festival was in full stride as well and one of my favorite Arizona Artista was showing and selling her works – the great Ms. Anne Coe of Apache Junction fame.


Still can't figure out why I'm sore though, I didn't compete in the hula hoop contest & I sure as heck didn't enter the limbo. Fun; but, I shouldn't ache from eating pork and drinking Clamato Bud Lights or should I? I thought barley, oats and pig skin were muscle relaxers. Word to the wise, be cautious of an innocent Luau, could be more than you bargained for.

Sammy Hagar aka Red Rocker sent his Compadre – My Bad Tequila an invitation to the 20th year birthday party / anniversary of Cabo Wabo Cantina in downtown Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on April 23rd and 24th where he’ll be performing with his “Chickenfoot Amigos” consisting of mega drummer Chad Smith, bass-ologist Michael Anthony and guitar whiz (Satch) Joe Satriani. Don’t know if I can swing it with my day job but going to give it a Cabo Wabo Tequila Try.

For those of you that are waiting for a Hollywood entry, looks as if Sandra Bullock and Jesse James take front and center. Who knows what happened, who it happened to and when it happened? Just hope thing can work things out, if not: Who cares, they’ll both survive, Sandra has her newly earned Oscar for the “Blind Side” and Jesse has room for a couple more tattoos and might be in the mix for a new reality show. I’m not going to lose any sleep over this multi-multi-millionaire couple and I’d advise for mis Amigos to do the same. We’ve all got more important things to worry about, for instance purchasing a Chickenfoot or another Jimmy Buffett CD, and there’s always looking at flight bookings to Cabo Wabo.


Duke is in the Final Four so I’ve got a mini snowball chance in He-l to win the bracket that my Amigos put together.

Tequila Time: Just came in from a nice swim this warm evening; perfect weather this weekend in Scottsdale, AZ and now it’s time for a cool cocktail involving Cabo Wabo Tequila.


Saludos Amigos,


Rico Austin

Uncle Rico

Author, Writer, Blogger & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA

"Have a Double Shot of Reality"

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 St. Patrick's Day, Elixir in San Francisco, Fess Parker, Azunia Tequila

3/20/2010

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Amigos y Amigas; hoping everyone survived St. Patrick’s Day this last March 17th and made it past the corn beef, cabbage, potatoes and Irish green dyed barley and hops. My evening of the Irish was spent in Hayward, CA at Buffalo Bills Brewery with Bartenders Marshall, Eric, Mimi, barback Elsa and waitresses Casey and Michelle.

After giving my seat up on a sold out plane for a $425 voucher, a night at the Hilton and a first class seat in 2F for the next morning’s US Airways flight back to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport I decided to spend the evening in downtown “City by the Bay.” My Bad Tequila found its way over to fellow Thunderbird graduate pal – H.’s bar the Elixir, www.elixirsf.com in San Francisco by taking the BART to the Mission and 16th train stop and walking two blocks to Guerrero and 16th to the neighborhood saloon that was established in 1858. There is a great possibility that several forty niners have shared cocktails and brews in that hundred and fifty year old structure and we’re not talking the NFL football team. March Madness was going strong as a Fundraiser by the Mission Graduates formerly St. Johns was in full court press, check out this nonprofit organization that increases the number of K-12 students in San Francisco Mission District who are prepared for and complete a college education. Check out this program that is reaching over 1000 children and youth each year through in-school, after-school and summer programming at: www.missiongraduates.org

H. who is on the March 2010 cover of Nightclub & Bar was very hospitable, he took down a bottle of Azunia Reposado from the Top Shelf on his fine wood bar and poured each of us a shot of that spirit that keeps my Spirit alive – TEQUILA. The night did not end there as a fun couple (Bryan and Valerie) came in from Victoria, British Columbia representing Canada and the Gold Medal Hockey Team with a special vintage Gin of Victoria Spirits, www.victoriaspirits.com

On the flight home Friday morning as I was reading my USA Today newspaper I found the sad news that Fess Parker, had passed away the night before at the age of 85 years in his California home in the wine valley. The first rodeo I had ever attended was in Nampa, Idaho at the Snake River Stampede and Fess Parker was one of the guests appearing there in the mid sixties. I received a large photo of Daniel Boone in coonskin cap with Fess Parker’s signature. After a successful career as frontiersmen Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, the actor Mr. Parker built a successful winery in California’s Santa Ynez Valley. The Fess Parker Winery was featured in “Sideways” the 2004 film as the Frass Canyon Winery. Fess Parker, RIP.

Tequila Time: Azunia Reposado is an excellent choice when riding the cable cars of San Francisco and before swimming to Alcatraz Island.

Saludos, Uncle Rico

Rico Austin

Author, Writer & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA

“Have a Double Shot of Reality”

www.mybadtequila.com



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Tucson Festival of Books, Oregon Ducks - webbed feet or chained ankles?, Azunia Tequila

3/14/2010

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Hola Amigos, ?Que Pasan?

 
Excited to be writing My Bad Tequila Blog again after an extended 12 day departure from writing and blogging. With the new day job taking most of my time; learning the ropes, products and customers there has been little time to spend writing to Mis Amigos. With today’s economy in the condition it is in, I am very thankful to have my Territory Sales Position. It is all good; I’m caught up and can fill you in on what is going on with My Bad Tequila.

My small entourage and I will be heading down south of Scottsdale to Arizona’s second most populated city – Tucson. I have been invited to attend the Tucson Festival of Books, one of the 10th largest Book Festivals in the World. “My Bad Tequila” novel will be showcased as coming soon, real soon under the Author’s Pavilion at the Festival. We will also be selling the booklet published and compiled by Tips Booklets “How to Create Credibility as a Freelancer – 70 Tips from a Collection of Experts” of which Rico Austin is a contributing author. Excitement is surrounding this event for My Bad Tequila and staff as we have all been invited to a private Author’s Happy Hour where we’ll rub elbows with some of the most famous writers and authors of this age. I’m sure I’ll be spending the money that I make on my booklet, purchasing others’ novels.

Time to talk some sports – Oregon Ducks of the Pac 10 are back in the news, bad news that is: Jeremiah Masoli – Quarterback and expected top running Heisman candidate and delinquent Garrett Embry – former and little used receiver were convicted on counts of Second Degree Burglary and are suspended for the entire 2010 season. Seems they took it to some Frat Boys at a Frat House while attending a Frat Party. Word to the wise, don’t invite these hombres to your party, they’ll walk away with more than just your beer and pretzels. Also, LaMichael James – 2009 Pac 10 Freshman of the Year pled guilty today as well to charges of physical harassment of his girlfriend and will be miss opening day against New Mexico on September 4th, 2010. Last year it was LeGarrette Blount sending a sucker punch to the Boise State University Bronco player on opening weekend in Idaho on the Blue Turf thus ending his short season with the Ducks. What is going on with this school? Is Nike’s involvement and big bucks affecting the coaching staff’s selection of questionable characters? My vote is Yea, Nike needs to leave the Ducks to waddle and swim on their own swamp.

Tequila Time: Azunia Tequila is on my mind as I have just a few shots left of the Copper colored Anejo enveloped with Blue Agave that was sent to me by my Amigos in Newport Beach at Intersect Beverage. My Bad Tequila loves the taste of Jalisco, Mexico and Azunia Tequila. Try some today and thank me manana.

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Saludos Compadres,

Uncle Rico

Rico Austin

Author, Writer & CEO – My Bad Tequila

“Have a Double Shot of Reality”

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 Phoenix Open, 2010 Winter Olympics, Vida Dulce Tequila, Basque Cultural Center

3/1/2010

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?Que Tal Compadres?

Quite a weekend we’ve had to close out the shortest month of the year.

Friday began with an invite to the Skybox on the loudest hole in Golf; the 16th fully enclosed par 3 at the TPC in Scottsdale, Arizona. The Waste Management Phoenix Open with a new sponsor, again did not disappoint the golf fans and the social onlookers. My Bad Tequila and Amigo – Rick D. were guests of a Bank and Banker which have asked to remain anonymous, most likely because of the recent bailouts to numerous banks and insurance companies. Nevertheless, the Tequila flowed heavily in conjunction with Triple Sec, lime juice and margarita mix to insure delicious concoctions that Jimmy Buffett sings about with his gifted voice. We followed Phil Mickelson, Ryan Palmer and Ian Poulter from hole to hole before going to the skybox to join in the wave, heckling pro golfers errant shots and awarding loud cheers to the ones that landed their Titleist, Nike, Callaway and Spalding dimpled white balls on the green natural carpet. Today I watched the final round in an Irish pub called Ha Penny in Boise, Idaho. The weather did not cooperate as well as it could have during the final two days of the tournament which showed up in the total attendance figures of 426,000, down from last year’s 470,000. Only 44,000 braved the “cool temperatures” of Sunny Arizona to see Hunter Mahan win by shooting a total of 16 under, 268 for the championship. The young Hunter held off former fellow Oklahoma State golfer Rickie Fowler. Congratulations Mr. Mahan for taking the 2010 Phoenix Open trophy home.

Saturday was spent with Basque Amigo and former classmate Julian Lete at the Basque Center where Julian keeps the Coronas coming across the bar and an occasional shot of Pura Vida Tequila. The Boise Basque Center celebrated 50 years of existence and Mr. Lete autographed for my brother David, a book depicting and celebrating the history of Boise’s Basque Cultural Center which is envelopes an entire square block on Grove Street. The historic Cyrus Jacobs – Uberuaga Boarding House built in 1864 is the oldest surviving brick building in Boise, Idaho. While swapping junior high and high school stories of yesteryear in Marsing, Idaho with Julian, one of his Basque buddies, Mr. Daniel Aizpitarte a former University of Idaho Vandal football player came in for a visit. Daniel graduated from Emmett, ID where he was all-state as a tight end and defensive end in 2003. Since we’re on the subject of famous Basque athletes we’ll mention pro golfer and multiple Masters Champion, Mr. Jose Maria Olazabal. If you find yourself in Idaho’s capital city, take the time to visit the Basque Cultural Center and if you’re there towards the end of July then attend the International Basque Cultural Festival named Jaialdi and you’ll have a grand old time.

The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada has come to a close. What an incredible display of athletism and sportsmanship from all the many countries that were represented. Congratulations to all Gold, Silver and Bronze winners as well as all participants. For the first time in history the United States of America has received the most total medals in an Olympics focused on Winter Sports and Games. Fantastic finish on the overtime Gold medal Hockey Game, very fitting that the Canadian Team won Gold by a score of 3 – 2 over Southern rival and neighbor, USA. Congratulations to Canada on Gold and US on Silver.

TEQUILA TIME: Dulce Vida a 100 proof organic blue agave Tequila can best be described as “muy fuerte” meaning “very strong” Tequila flavor. Try it today, comes in Anejo, Reposado and Blanco.

Saludos Amigos,

www.mybadtequila.com

http://blog.mybadtequila.com

Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Writer & CEO – MY BAD TEQUILA
“Have a Double Shot of Reality”


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