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Adios 2009, Welcome 2010, Don Julio 1942, Happy New Year

12/31/2009

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Amigos & Amigas,

2009 kicked the crap out of all of us, now it is our time to get even;  Kick the Sh't out of 2009 tonight and tell it not to come back.  We welcome in our new Amigo - 2010 with Open Arms, Hugs, Kisses and Champagne.  Lots of bad things happened in 2009 and only a few pleasant occurrences.

We'll start with the Good since that won't take much time or Blogging:

The New York Yankees are again at the top of the Baseball World, with winning the World Series.  This next episode can be looked at as Good or Bad depending on your point of view, which I guess just about covers any subject.  Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl over Arizona Cardinals.  This one hurts to include in the nice/good category as I am an Arizona Cardinal & Kurt Warner Fan.  I can find something positive in this as the Arizona Cardinals were playing in the Super Bowl having won the NFC West Conference.  Boise State University Broncos again went undefeated in the regular season and again playing in their favorite stadium away from home (University of Phoenix) in the Fiesta Bowl for the second time in four years.  They will meet TCU on January 4th, 2010.  Chickenfoot Band formed and their eponymous debut album, 'Chickenfoot,' was released on June 4th, 2009, same day as Rico Austin's Birthday.  Coincidence? I don't think so, remember Sammy Hagar, MY BAD TEQUILA, Rico Austin and Cabo Wabo are all great friends.  If Tequila could Golf, we would be a Foursome! Last Great Memory of 2009 was Chapters 1 - 9 of the novel 'My Bad Tequila' were written and completed, even though the novel was originally started in December of 2007.

Now for the Horrible part of 2009 including deaths of famous persons during the Shit-y Year.

Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin of Jon and Kate Plus Eight separated and divorced, leaving eight children that look alike and only 2 different birth dates between all eight of them in a broken million dollar home wondering what happened to all the camera people that have lived with them for years.  Tiger Woods gained 13 + girlfriends but lost a Swedish Model Wife, several endorsements including Gillette, Gatorade, Accenture and AT&T (just today);  Buick lucked out as their contract with Tiger had already ended, one irresponsible company - Nike in Beaverton, Oregon is still thinking even though Tiger isn't a good role model for young adults, he can still help them sell tennis shoes, clothing and other paraphernalia as some young males look up to Tiger as a hero by having 13 different girlfriends.  C'mon Nike, do the Right Thing!  Just Do It and drop a Tiger by the Tail.  Charlie Sheen had to spend part of Christmas Eve in an Aspen Jail.  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie having trouble; oh, sorry that was going on in 2008 as well.

Sadly lots of deaths, the most sad for me was a five year old boy with cancer who died just days after having his wish of getting Christmas Cards from all over the World.   His parents had an early Christmas for him, he passed away in November - Mr. Noah Biorkman, A Brave Boy. RIP is for Noah and all the people below.

Michael Jackson - everyone knows of Michael, his music and The Thriller Video.

Farrah Fawcett - One of the original Charlie's Angels and her famous poster where she is wearing the red one piece swimsuit.

Patrick Swayze - He taught us Dirty Dancing, how to love a Ghost and how to kick butt in Roadhouse.

Bea Arthur - Maude, nothing else to say.

Billy Mays - Pitchman for products, he could sell us anything.

Brittany Murphy - Actress that died way to soon, we still don't have the full story.

David Carradine - Kung Fu and Kill Bill is what he will be remembered for.

Dom DeLuise - Crazy Man, loved his laugh and seeing him in Cannonball Run; was a Guest on the Dean Martin Variety Show.

Ed McMahon - most famous man for doing almost nothing, great accomplishment.  Laughed at all of Johnny Carson's jokes and later the spokesperson for Reader's Digest Sweepstakes.  Strange his dedication took two lines.

Jett Travolta - Oldest Son of actor John Travolta and actress Kelly Preston.

Karl Malden - Always around when someone's American Express Card was stolen or missing.  Makes me wonder, hmmm?

Ricardo Montalban - Fantasy Island and his little buddy calling him "Boss" and yelling "The plane, the plane."

Soupy Sales - The face that was hit with 20,000 pies.

Ted Kennedy - One of the last surviving members of the Joseph Kennedy Clan, made a life of Politics.

Walter Cronkite - He was everywhere, reporting as a True Journalist. RIP to Walter and all before him.


Tequila Time = Don Julio 1942, a special year and a special Tequila; I have never met an individual that did not like the taste of this true Tequila.

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Que Tengan Un Prospero Ano Nuevo,


Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Author, Writer, CEO - MY BAD TEQUILA


"Have a Double Shot of Reality"

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David Hasselhoff, Cabo Wabo, Arizona Cardinals, Charlie Sheen - In Enough Trouble for Two and a Half Men

12/27/2009

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Hola Compadres,

'The Hoff' aka David Hasselhoff, one of the most famous actors in Germany is our featured person this Sunday night.  Quite an interesting man if I do say so myself, as I had the pleasure of meeting and starring with Mr. Hasselhoff on an episode of Baywatch back in 1997.  The episode was 'Night of the Dolphin' and two of the three top Babes from Baywatch (according to Heckler Spray, Gossip for Grownups) were in that very same episode.  We're talking #2 on the list Carmen Electra aka Lani McKenzie and #3 Gena Lee Nolin aka Neely Capshaw;  MY BAD TEQUILA didn't have the pleasure of meeting the Great Miss Pamela Anderson but I'm sure she is just as disappointed as we are that fate never let our paths cross.

David Michael Hasselhoff was born July 17, 1952 and he is best known for two different roles, one as Michael Knight in the popular 1980 series Knight Rider and for his portrayal of Mitch Buchannon of Baywatch.  Hasselhoff was/is a huge star in Germany due to his strong performance in 1989 at the Berlin Wall and had a number one hit as a singer in the German pop charts in 1989.

David's story of Baywatch is quite intriguing as the show was initially canceled after one season by NBC; but Hasselhoff believed the series had potential and boy was he correct.  He arranged for a first-run syndication in 1991 and invested his own dinero with functions of executive producer.  He collected on the royalties and purchased the rights to Baywatch from the National Broadcasting Company which made him a very rich hombre.

Baywatch is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most watched TV show in the world with over 1.1 Billion viewers.  That means a whole lot of people have seen my smiling mug on TV as well.

A chance meeting with Susie Glickman, producer and casting director of Baywatch put me in Hollywood for a day.  Baywatch flew me over to LA via Alaska Air for the day and then I was whisked by limo to Marina Del Ray where filming took place on a giant, lovely Yacht and I was cast as a Drug Lord on 'Night of the Dolphin.'   Wow, what a day, and then to be asked back for a second and third episode but I had to study for exams at Thunderbird, School of Global Management so that I might become a high paid International Executive.  Didn't happen, should have taken my chances on the big screen with Charlie Sheen, who has been in enough trouble for 'Two and a Half Men.'

O. J. Simpson did play a part in David Hasselhoff's life; in 1994 David had arranged to sing at a concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey on pay-per-view.  This concert was going to reestablish his singing career in the United States; however, it was the same evening of O.J. Simpson's famous police chase and David did not receive the viewers that he had expected and deserved.  Most people were more interested in seeing whether Orenthal James Simpson aka "The Juice" was going to pull the trigger of the gun that he had pointed as his own head while he sped away from police at 35 - 45 miles per hour. The Juice played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Buffalo Bills before his acting career and his commercial of running through an airport and leaping over luggage for Hertz Rental Car.  In the great police chase, O.J. all but signed his confession for the murders of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman, Jr., but the Los Angeles prosecuting attorney - Marcia Clark was worried about her hair, her appearance of television and O.J. was acquitted.  The famous line of "If the glove doesn't fit, you must acquit.."  We all know how that turned out!

After that walk down memory lane a Tequila shot is in order, CABO WABO is the selected Reposado tonight.  The same Tequila made famous by the 'Red Rocker' - Mr. Sammy Hagar himself, an ex Montrose and Van Halen member, back again with Chickenfoot and three other cool dudes - Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Chad Smith.  If you've never visited Cabo San Lucas, you need to and stop in at the CABO WABO Cantina for a shot of one of the most tastiest Tequilas in Mexico.  Also, a great time to buy Real Estate in Cabo or neighboring community San Jose, Baja de Sur, Mexico.  Beautiful haciendas with ocean views going at $150,000 - trust me a steal as these were previously valued and sold at a half million dollars.  "Buy Now - Party Later!" - Rico's own sales motto!

Okay, back home to Scottsdale and our Arizona Cardinals who have been tearing in up, another win.  These Wild Cards are at 10 - 5 and have a possibility of ending up 11 and 5 win / loss record.  Last year we went 9 and 7 and then to the Super Bowl.  Our team could be better this year than last, especially when Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin, Tim Hightower and Beanie Wells are in complete sync offensively.  If our defense can play the way they have a few times this season.... Watch Out for the Return of the Red Bird.

Hola to my Niece and & Nephew - Ashley & Tommie in Cozumel, Mexico.  Tommie called me yesterday from their cruise while at port in Cozumel to say Hello and ask me "how do we ask for our check, when we're done drinking our Margaritas?"  La Cuenta, Por Favor!  Tommie, thanks for the phone call, great to talk to U while U and la Familia are on Vacaciones.

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Vaya Con Dios,
Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Author, Writer, CEO - MY BAD TEQUILA
"Have a Double Shot of Reality"

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Charlie Sheen - Bad Santa?, Azunia Tequila, Poinsettia Bowl

12/25/2009

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Merry Christmas Amigos & Happy New Year is just around the corner - una mas semana (one more week).

Even though Charlie Sheen received more presents than MY BAD TEQUILA; I am sure we ended up having a better Christmas than Carlos Irwin Estevez aka Charlie Sheen.  Charlie was arrested in beautiful Aspen, Colorado and booked into the Pitkin County Jail this 25th of December, 2009 on felony charges related to an alleged domestic violence early this Christmas morning.   It appears according to TMZ that the victim is Charlie's third wife soon to be third ex-wife - Brooke Mueller, a real estate investor.  It looks as if she invested in finding Charlie Sheen, an actor that makes one half million dollars per episode on 'Two and a Half Men' of which he plays Charlie Harper opposite actors Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones.  On Charlie's behalf, Sheen told police that Mueller was the aggressor - so let's wait and see.  Also his publicist, Mr. Stan Rosenfield gave this precaution "appearance and reality can be as different as night and day.  It would benefit everyone not to jump to any conclusion.  The only conclusion that MY BAD TEQUILA will come to is that Charlie should have stayed in Los Angeles instead of coming to spend Christmas with Brooke in Aspen at a house that she rented in Colorado.  Keep this in mind and an open mind - she is living there every day and knows the local police and residents.  Poor Charlie is just a High Profile Actor.  "And that is all I am going to say about that" as quoted by Forrest Gump.

Charlie Sheen was born September 3, 1965 as Carlos Irwin Estevez in New York City to dad and actor Martin Sheen. Charlie has two acting brothers and one sister - Emilio Estevez, Ramon Estevez and Renee Estevez; he attended Santa Monica High School and made many Super-8 films with fellow actors and schoolmates Rob Lowe, Chad Lowe and Chris Penn.  Sheen has starred in over 40 films including greats such as 'Platoon' - a Vietnam film, and my favorite 'Wall Street' as Bud Fox playing opposite Michael Douglas in the 1987 film. Actress Denise Richards has had her child custody battles with Charlie as his second wife.  To me this next tidbit is the most controversial Sheen vocalization - he believes 9-11 terrorist attack was an inside job and has asked President Barack Hussein Obama to investigate.  On the stellar side for Sheen is in 1994 he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, on Hollywood Boulevard.  MY BAD TEQUILA advice for Charlie: "Get the Heck out of Dodge!  Don't mess around Colorado any longer, get your butt back to Los Angeles - the Aspen Police seem to have it in for you."

Tequila Time: "Azunia Tequila Reposado is 100% Agave, and aged in American oak barrels for a minimum of three months.  In the heart of Jalisco, Mexico, lies the world's most perfect soil and climate for growing Weber Blue Agave. Azunia Tequila starts with only perfectly aged Weber Blue Agave, which grows harmoniously for 8 - 10 years in their sun-drenched fields surrounding the small town of Amatitan.  Each agave plant receives naturally produced nutrients from the fertile volcanic earth and a regime of seasonal weather."

Try some today, you can contact Jim Riley and Kirk Gaither of Intersect Beverage Partners if your favorite restaurant or bar does not carry it.

Poinsettia Bowl on December 23, 2009, again the Utah Utes of the Mountain West Conference win a bowl game, their ninth consecutive bowl game win.  It came at the hands of a PAC 10 team, represented by the California Bears in Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California with a score of 37 -27.  (Interesting fact: I was physically at the Poinsettia Bowl last year watching BSU vs. TCU, and they meet again this year - center stage at Fiesta Bowl.)  Once again the Utes come up big, just as they did last year against Alabama, winning 31 -17 in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans against a top five nationally ranked team.  Keep in mind that Utah was also the original Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Buster and paved the way for Boise State University Broncos to play and win in the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.  So far two Mountain West teams have beaten two PAC 10 teams.  The Mountain West Conference should, without a doubt be included in the BCS.  While they're at it, include the WAC - Western Athletic Conference.

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Also, thank You for the many comments and compliments on my personal Facebook and Email for the Blog of 'Christmas Story in Idaho.'  A couple of Dudes told me it brought tears to their eyes and one fellow said, "Man, why did you make me Weep?"

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Saludos,
Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Author, Writer & CEO - MY BAD TEQUILA


"Have a Double Shot of Reality"
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An Idaho Christmas Story, Sol de Mexico Tequila, Maaco Bowl

12/22/2009

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Amigos, Feliz Navidad y Que Tengan un Buen Ano Nuevo!

Tonight I share a personal Christmas story that took place at childhood; however, it is one of the most memorable Christmas Eves for me.  It was a cold, dreary, snowy late afternoon on December 24th, 1974; all five boys and their mother were wearing layers of clothing to keep warm in their 12 x 60 foot mobile home.  Blankets were strewn on the couch, where we all bundled together to stay warm on that Holiday evening.  No gifts, no heat, no candy canes were in the house, but we did have joy, laughter, love, cookies and hot tea to help give us warmth, (oh, and we had potatoes, lot of potatoes).  My brothers and I sang Christmas carols and tried to console our Mother in telling her we did not need any presents as we had each other, a home, and a GOD that loved us.

Suddenly we became quiet as an unexpected car pulled in front of our trailer house with the sliding glass door that was partially frozen shut and had ice build up on the lower half of the glass.  The six of us peered out at the lady who stepped out of the four door gray sedan covered in bright red from head to foot with hat, gloves, heavy coat and black boots, we watched intensely as she opened the trunk of her car and pulled out a large green canvas military style bag. Immediately we started working on loosening up the door to let our unknown guest into our home.  With canvas bag slung over her shoulder, she climbed the wooden steps to our humble abode.

Our guest once in the our house, asked if we were the Austin Family?  Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes came the replies from five curious boys, awaiting to see what was in the large green bag.  The lady looked at my mother, then spoke these words, "Well, I am with the Salvation Army and we received information that your family could not afford gifts for Christmas, so I have brought gifts of toys and clothes donated for you."  The Angel of a woman had barely finished her introduction, when my mother replied quite harshly "We do not accept Charity!"  The Salvation Army woman began to explain further that it was not considered Charity, but my Mother continued her vehement stance "that this family would not accept these gifts" and she added "Thank You for coming."  The lady picked up the bag, again slung it over her shoulder and headed back into the cold.  Our Mother turned and saw five distressed looking young men that would have a hard time singing any more Christmas Carols that evening and she hung her head. She then slid open the door and called out to the lady as stoic as possible, "Please come back in, each of my boys can choose one item each," she then looked at me, smiled and said "go help the lady carry the bag."

Five young boys squealed with pleasure, the oldest at fourteen, the youngest at seven years of age, the other three in between.  "The Helper of Santa" or "The Christmas Angel", she was called many a great name that evening,  She from the Salvation Army came into the house with a huge smile and gently opened the "Santa Claus Sack" and put all the contents onto the linoleum floor, we carefully analyzed each item as if they were diamonds, jades, pearls, gold, and sterling silver.  I knew the instant I saw it leave the bag, what gift was mine, a great looking used leather baseball mitt.  I put that leather McGregor ball glove so finely stitched and broke in on my left hand and it fit perfectly.  I do not remember what my 4 Brothers chose that beautiful Christmas Eve, but I do remember all of them being as pleased and thankful with their gifts as was I with mine.  I looked at my Mother with more Love than I had ever known for her, knowing that She had made the choice of bringing joy to her sons over her strong sense of pride.  Mother had suffered humiliation as a Human Being and Woman but had triumphed as a Mother of Goodness.

The youngest sibling of the five boys was still able to believe in Santa Claus as we concocted a story that the Lady was a friend of St. Nicholas and she was helping him out that night as he was so busy with other children's deliveries around the world.  We would celebrate three more Christmas Eves and Days together as a family before the youngest sibling was taken from us in this world to be an Angel in Heaven.  Little Steve Austin, the 'Six Million Dollar Boy,' (his nickname) was lucky, he still believed in Santa Claus when his life ended.

The next Christmas that rolled around in December after his death, not was heard a Christmas tune in the Austin household; all of us were still greiving, we never got over not having our littlest brother asking questions about Santa Claus, his elves, his reindeer and the North Pole.  It took me tens of years to again enjoy the Christmas Holiday, it was my least favorite time of year.  Once again, I have the Christmas Spirit and am thankful for all that I have, most of all for My Family and for My Friends.

This story is dedicated to my Dear, Dear Mother !

Special Thanks to the Salvation Army (still my favorite Charity).

My heart goes out to Noah Biorkman's Family and Friends, this will be a tough Christmas for each of them.

Let us put the "Christ" back into Christmas.  If Christianity is not your religion, I mean no disrepect, but it is the way I believe and this is my Blog to write my stories, my feelings and my beliefs.  I hope each of you continue to read my Blogs.  I respect all other religions that have regard for human life and human feelings. I enjoy the Earth being so different, that is why it is such a joy to travel to strange and unfamiliar Worlds.  May God Bless Us all this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year of 2010.

Tequila Time - Sol de Mexico make 3 great tasting Premium Tequilas from 100% agave - Blanco Tequila, Reposado Tequila and Anejo Tequila. Ask for it by name!

Maaco Bowl in Las Vegas, Nevada put another nail in the coffin of the BCS Bowl Series with step child conference "Mountain West Conference" Brigham Young University Cougars manhandling the Oregon State Beavers of the PAC 10 in the "City of Sin."  This adds more fire to pleas from the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and the Mountain West Conference of belonging to the BCS Bowl Championship Series in the future. Added thorns are the #6 Boise State University Broncos and #4 TCU Horned Frogs playing in the Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium in the Grand Canyon State of Arizona.  Sorry Lou Holtz, you can't keep it the "good ol boys club" forever.

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Vaya Con DIOS,
Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Author, Writer, CEO - MY BAD TEQUILA


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Brittany Murphy, Tequila vs. Mescal, Monday Night Football

12/21/2009

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?Que Pasa Compadres de MY BAD TEQUILA?

Brittany Murphy RIP, surprisingly died December 20, 2009 at 32 years young of age.  The Los Angeles, California Fire Department was dispatched at 8:00 am to Brittany's home where she had collapsed in her bathroom.  Her family and husband, Mr. Simon Monjack a British screenwriter of whom Brittany had married just two years earlier in May of 2007 in a private Jewish ceremony.  Another Hollywood star dies before her or his time; an autopsy was preformed today - December 21, 2009 to determine cause of death.  According to the coroner on duty "it appears to be natural" referring to Miss Murphy's death.

Brittany was born on November 10. 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia and starred in such films as "Clueless," "Girl Interrupted" and "Riding in Cars with Boys" along with dozens of other films.  She was also the voice of Luanne Platter of the animated series "King of the Hill."  Brittany gave her mother constant credit for her on film success; her mother raised her in Edison, New Jersey and then to Los Angeles so that Brittany could pursue her dream of becoming an on screen actress.  My Bad Tequila will be following this story closely as we admired her talent as an actress and singer.

Tequila Time: Quite often I am asked about Mescal vs. Tequila; what is the difference? are they the same? which tastes better?  Today I tackle this task of Tequila vs. Mescal.  First and greatest difference is that some Mescal brands have "a worm" inside their bottles.  The reason for that, is that prehispanic cultures within Mexico had an ancient belief that aphrodisiac powers.  My belief is that Mescal messed you up so bad that your clothes came off as a result of wanting sex, so in a way the old belief is true - it was an aphrodisiac.  Why the worm?  These worms live in the Agave plants and are hand picked during the monsoon or rainy season.  They are stored in the large mescal vats or barrels and then sorted and placed into bottles towards the end of the bottling process.  Like mescal, the worm is an acquired taste.  I am nearly there in acquiring a taste for agave worm, after years of hard liver practice.  This is the end of the lesson; on another day I will go into more differences, at least now you know mescal has the worm in the bottle and Tequila does not.  My advice = drink Tequila and save Mescal for the college frat boys and bachelor parties, times like those are when a worm may come in handy.


Monday Night Football on ESPN tonight featured Eli Manning and the New York Giants kicking the team of Obama and Congress's Washington Redskins in the Capital City.  I believe the Washington and Lincoln Monuments were embarrassed tonight by the Redskins horrendous performance.  The New York Giants showed why they have won a Super Bowl in the last couple of years as little brother Manning is becoming quite the NFL star. Only 1 week left of regular season football.  I do need to congratulate my Amigos - the Arizona Cardinals in winning their division two straight years.  Way to lead them Mr. Kurt Warner.  Will they return to the Super Bowl?

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Saludos,
Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
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"Have a Double Shot of Reality"

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Amy Adams, Cabo Wabo Tequila, Saints - ain't undefeated

12/19/2009

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Hola Amigos, Lo siento for being away for a couple of days, but we're back and have lots to Blog and Write about.

Starting with the defeat of the previously undefeated New Orleans Saints, I too like many fans wanted to see them cruise through the year undefeated as a way to get back at that wicked Hurricane Katrina. It was not to be as Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys (are they really America's team?) handed Drew Brees and gang their first defeat of the 16 game season. Fourteen wins in a row after being in the basement part of the league in recent years is an outstanding accomplishment. Salud a New Orleans Saints. Win another 3 in a row and we'll be seeing you guys in Miami, Florida at the Super Bowl. And, yes I know Indianapolis Colts are still undefeated - I can hear my nephew Tommie screaming from the top of his lungs to me from Carmel, Indiana - "What about us, what about the Colts!" By the way, Tommie & Ashley have a fun cruise on your leave from serving our country in the military - gracias TA.

Back to the start of the alphabet - Amy Adams is a great choice - AA. Miss Amy Lou Adams born in Italy to American parents on August 20, 1974. Another great person was born on that day David A.; however, a few years earlier. Amy's dad was in the military and that's the reason she was born on Italian soil. She has starred in many films and starred in Disney's "Enchanted" that was a box office success in 2007, she received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her portrayal of Giselle. I have to admit, I know of the movie, but I have not watched it - perhaps "Some Day Over the Rainbow." Amy's latest roles have included working opposite Meryl Streep in "Julie & Julia" which she performed as the writer Julie Powell while Streep did another quality job as Julia Childs. A movie that I do want to see Amy Adams in, is "Amelia Earhart." "Amelia Earhart" is now playing at theaters near you.

Tequila Time - can't seem to stay clear of Cabo Wabo Tequila, as Cabo Wabo Facebook asked for photos of their fans drinking the Tequila made famous by Red Rocker - Sammy Hagar. I had to post as I have a huge gallon plus jug of the Reposado. Special hola to Cabo Diablo, he's been ignoring MY BAD TEQUILA lately, must have gotten ahold of some bad agave. Cabo Wabo Cantina can be found in Cabo San Lucas at the tip of the Baja in Mexico, at Harvey's in Stateline, Nevada - right next to Tahoe, in Las Vegas, Nevada and the latest in St. Louis, Missouri - home of Budweiser and the traveling Clydesdale Horses. In fact, my good friend Sammy is making a concert appearance at his newest location for the Gateway to the West City and its residents. Kurt P., you need to go home to St. Louis for this event - leave Wilmington, Delaware for a couple of days to see the fam and give your mother a big hug.

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Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
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Nike Social Responsibility, Tiger Woods, Arizona Cardinals

12/15/2009

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Hola Amigos!

Tonight we Blog about something serious called Social Responsibility, the culprit - Nike, Inc. in Beaverton, Oregon.  The Reason - hanging onto Tiger Woods aka Eldrick Woods, PGA golfer sensation.  By this time, I'm sure there are few people in the free world who has not heard of his transgressions and golfing feats.  I'm not saying let's cast stones at Tiger, we've all sinned but we also don't go around toting an image of perfection and act as a spokesperson collecting millions of dollars and influencing hundreds of thousands of consumers, many of them adolescents.  How can we improve our morals here in the United States when companies such as Nike, Inc. continue to hire and pay big dollars to athletes such as Tiger Woods no matter what he or she may have done.  A school teacher has an affair or does something immoral and she or he loses his job almost immediately.  A salesperson does an immoral act and they are usually dismissed on the spot.  A police officer, a fireman, an accountant, a banker, a truck driver, delivery person, store clerk or management does something immoral and they are fired.  The list goes on and on.

Shame on Phil Knight, an Oregon Duck alumni, co-founder of Nike and now Chairman of Board of Directors.  Phil Knight is not only hurting his namesake, his company, but also any alumni, teachers and students that are apart of the great tradition at the University of Oregon and Stanford Graduate School of Business; as he is a well known alum and has donated millions of dollars to both educational institutions.  The University of Oregon's Football Team will be representing the Oregon Ducks in Pasadena, California at the Rose Bowl on New Years Day, the beginning of 2010.  Phil, don't overshadow all the good you've done.  DO the Right Thing - as your slogan says JUST DO IT !  Shame on Mark Parker - President & CEO of Nike, Inc.  Shame on Charlie Denson - President of Nike Brands.  Stand up for what is right. Gatorade and Accenture took the right move and for that I wish them continued prosperity with their companies and products.  Buick lucked out and perhaps saw the writing on the wall, dismissing Tiger a few months back as their prominent spokesperson.

Can a small group of individuals such as You and I make a difference on what a large international conglomerate will do?  I don't know, but I'm going to try and find out; all of Your Help is needed hugely.  The only way we can do this is by trying to reach enough concerned citizens by email in encouraging them to boycott Nike Products and by us not purchasing any Nike Products.  Whether it be tennis shoes, clothing, gear, tennis balls, golf balls anything bearing the logo of Nike.  If you want to cut and paste this Blog and email it to your friends and family, I not only give you permission, I strongly encourage it.  Let us get the word out that America is tired of large firms and companies not caring about morality and how the wrong spokespersons can affect our Younger Generation and Generations to come.

Also, if you feel strongly one way or the other, please respond with your comments and if no strong vulgarity is included I will post them for all to see, read and ponder upon.

I will pass on any further additions to the Blog, as I take this subject before me very serious.  And too, I am upset at my Arizona Cardinals for their display of football on the national stage of Monday Night Football.  However, I still love them Red Birds - Warner and Fitzgerald.

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May God Bless America!!!

Saludos,


Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
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Monday Night Football, Evaga Reposado Tequila, Danica Patrick - GoDaddy.com

12/14/2009

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Monday Night Football is what's happenin in my household and Sports Bars around the United States, especially the Western States where the Arizona Cardinals can clinch the NFC West Division and again become back to back champs of said division.  We need Kurt Warner and Larry Fitzgerald to again have an outstanding game.  The San Francisco 49ers (forty niners) have a decent team and beat us in Glendale at the University of Phoenix Stadium earlier this year.  Coached by Mike Singletary is almost enough to win games in itself, but he'll need a little help from Alex Smith and Frank Gore, this is not your Joe Montana, Steve Young and Jerry Rice team.

I'm calling it American Football tonight for my European and Mexican Amigos.  I know, most of the rest of the world could care less, although there is an NFL (National Football League) following in the United Kingdom.  This I saw first hand in England when playing for the Staffordshire Stallions in Stoke-on-Trent.  There were 10 universities that made up an American Football College League and two Americans are allowed to start on each team.  My good University of Phoenix connection - Matt B. & I were the fortunate Yankees to get to play with some fun Blokes from England and then drink pints of beer with our teammates and competitors afterward.  More times than not, we were covered with mud, see photos on website facebook of Rico Austin or My Bad Tequila.

Ok, let's talk about an attractive hot, sultry, fast on the track, the Miss Danica Patrick, only female winner of a Indy Car Race - the Indy Japan 300 in 2008.  Danica Sue Patrick was born March 25, 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin and raised in Roscoe, Illinois.  She has stormed the racing scene with the highest finish ever in the Indy 500 at third place in 2009 and she has led the field in this race for several laps. She races for the Andretti Autosport Team, a team that is controlled by racing legend Mario Andretti; of whom I met Mario and son Michael at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas and he autographed a mouse pad for me.   Danica has posed for the swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated and she was photographed by Playboy for an interview that she gave; slow down big boys she was not nude but did show some skin and cleavage wearing a white and black very open, short dress while leaning on Firestone Tires.  Are you mechanics and car buffs hot yet? Danica is also a spokesperson for the GoDaddy.com Go Daddy organization of whom I am also affiliated with.  Alright, I'm not a spokesperson but I'm a writing person for Go Daddy as my website is purchased through them and their technical support is at my beck and call.  Thanks GoDaddy.com and Bob Parsons - CEO of Go Daddy, what a terrific job you have done with this organization, bringing it up as your brainchild.

Tequila Time - Let's drink some Evaga Reposado Tequila with Danica Patrick.  Did you know Evaga is Agave spelled backwards?  Well now U do, thanks to MY BAD TEQUILA.

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Rico Austin
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Yankees, Cabo Wabo, Yanni, Tiger Woods

12/13/2009

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Feliz Domingo Amigos de My Bad Tequila,

Big mistake, missed Y; why - "because we love you" as the Mickey Mouse Club members would say, and because we actually put the letter Z before letter Y.  To think I used to be able to recite the alphabet backwards, but still my life is better than Tiger Woods' life right now.  News Flash: "Fox News and CNN have reported that Elin Nordegren moved to the top of the money list on the PGA Tour yesterday after 'beating" the world's number one golfer.  The news came after the world's former number one golfer inadvertently played the wrong hole......." Jay Leno, Conan O'brien and David Letterman are having a lot of fun at Eldrick Woods expense.  Jay said that "Tiger's wife Elin is a 19 - that is a 10 with a nine iron."  David stated that "he wished Tiger would quit calling him, asking for advice."  Seems that Tiger was not as squeaky clean as he pretended and several of his competing PGA golfers and members are finally telling all.  I hope and trust Mr. Phil Mickelson will not say anything.  Phil, just let your golf game do the talking and take over the number one spot on the PGA Tour.  Everyone knows that Phil and El Tigre (known in the Latin American Countries) never got along and it all makes alot more sense now, Phil is a family guy and Tiger is a Tiger guy.

Since we messed up and missed Y, we are going to treat the missed letter to two subjects: Yanni & Yankees

Yanni, born Yiannis Hrysomallis in Kalamata, Greece back on November 14, 1954, he taught himself the piano, keyboard and how to compose.  Yanni was a competitive swimmer in Greece and set a national record in the 50-meter freestyle competition.  When he turned 18 years of age he attended the University of Minnesota and joined a local group called Chameleon which toured the midwest states.  After earning his B.A. in psychology he moved to California to pursue a life in music.  In 1994, with the release of "Yanni Live at the Acropolis" which was the second best-selling music video of all time, only behind Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video.  Yanni's autobiography "Yanni in Words," co-authored by David Rensin, memoir which includes childhood life in Greece, attending college in Minnesota and his nine year relationship with actress Linda Evans.

Tequila Time - let's take a break from the letter Y and discuss some Cabo Wabo, made famous by my great friend, the Red Rocker, Mr. Sammy Hagar, Chickenfoot Band Guy, the list goes on and on.  Cabo Wabo what a smooth tequila that should not be used just on great tasting Margaritas, but also should be sipped in a sniffer.  If you don't believe me, ask the Tequila Whisperer what he thinks and he'll set you straight with his expert knowledge.  Blue Agave is where it's at - Cabo Wabo, be sure and ask for it by name.

Yankees, also referred to as the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth's team.  It is a professional baseball team in the Major Baseball League aka MLB and based in the borough of The Bronx.  This franchise has won 27 World Series Championships and 40 American League Pennants. and have had some of the most celebrated players in all of baseball history with The Babe, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Roger Maris and Yogi Berra.  The Yankees won the World Series again this year so Boston Red Sox fans are going to be miserable until opening day of 2010. All ready looking forward to seeing the Boys of Summer once again.

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Pepe Zavada - the most interesting man in the world, Corralejo Tequila at AC party, Phoenix Tequila Fest

12/12/2009

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Hola Amigos,

We have finally made it through the alphabet - letter Z of which we will celebrate with the most interesting man in the world - Pepe Zavala, not the guy in the Dos Equis commercials.  Pepe's amigos have a endearing name "El Astro de Jaripeo" for his unique versatility with musical equestrian art and his true passion for horses . Pepe started his career more than 20 years ago and during that span has recorded over 10 albums / CDs and has treated audiences with his musical equestrian show in several Mexican cities and in western states such as California, Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada.  Pepe was born in Mexico but now resides in Southern California and is available to book for rodeos, carnivals and private parties.

Pepe Zavada is affiliated with Z Tequila, that alone makes him the most interesting man in the world; add to that, Pepe speaks five languages and has visited more than 100 countries.

MY BAD TEQUILA was invited to the wife's company Christmas party at A.C. and fellow Tequila Aficionado Dan brought in a nice bottle of Corralejo Blanco Tequila to help us in our celebration of the Christmas, Hanukkah and The New Year of 2010 which has to be much better than 2009.  I can not wait for 2009 to die and hopefully never be remembered again; as it was the year an undeserving Nobel Peace Prize recipient accepted the award and then talked of more war at same event.  Kind of Ironic in acceptance speech - Peace is not equal to War!  2009 was the Year Tiger Woods let down his Swedish wife and lots of golf fans, Patrick Swayze RIP, Farrah Fawcett RIP, Michael Jackson RIP and a lot of other famous people called it quits with life.

Getting back to Tequila Corralejo Blanco - "Blanco comes straight from our copper pot still and is bottled unaged.  Don Leonard call Blanco 'The Truth' because it captures the authentic character of the Blue Weber Agave that all our Tequilas are made from."
Color: Pure/Clear
Aroma: White, Pink Peppercorns, Herbal Undertones
Taste: Agave Flavor, Spearmint & Yummy - Thanks Dan for the Tequila, Thank You to Doug, John, and Joe for the A.C. party (AC does not stand for air conditioner) yesterday afternoon.

Today, I headed out to downtown Phoenix to take in the 1st Annual Phoenix Tequila Fest at the US Airways but a bad tempered, idiotic as-ho-e security guard changed my plans.  My $35 entrance ticket bought, I went to enter through main door and this a-whole will not let me bring in my camera and some literature, so I turned right around, demanded my dinero back and drove home to Scottsdale and broke into my own collection of anejos, reposados, and blancos.  It was a shame as I was looking forward to trying some new agave Tequilas and sharing the great ones with My Bad Tequila Amigos - by Blog.  I do hope some of the participating manufacturers and distributors read this and have a talk with that burly, no good so and so.  I'm sure we all have our Security Guard stories.  All I can say is Willie Nelson, please add a verse "Mama don't let your Babies grow up to be Security Guards, they'll frisk you, they'll take your cameras and gold, Oh Mamas don't let your Babies grow up to wear Security Badges."  la la la ta da

Maybe they will let me bring my camera in to the 2nd Annual Phoenix Tequila Fest, for all I know cameras were most likely allowed this year, just a security guard had a corncob up his .......

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Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
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Xun Zi, Dos Equis Cerveza and Lippy - Tequila Whisperer

12/9/2009

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Hola Amigos Mios,

X marks the spot, Xun Zi was born in China with the name of Xun Kuang, lived and died 312 - 230 BC.  He was a Chinese Confucian philosopher who contributed to one of the "Hundred Schools of Thought."  Xun Zi believed and taught that man's inborn tendencies need to be curbed through education and ritual.  He believed that ethical norms had been invented to rectify mankind.  He was one of the most sophisticated thinkers of his time; he was the teacher of Li Si and Han Fei Zi.

Here are three of his many quotes, I personally only like one of them, one I dislike completely as it shows humans and humanity of being innately bad and evil.  The last quote, well I'm still undecided. two show humans and humanity of being innately bad and evil.

1. "I once tried standing up on my toes to see far out in the distance, but I found that I could see much farther by climbing to a high place." this makes a great deal of sense to me;
2. "Human nature is evil, and goodness is caused by intentional activity." - bad quote
3. "A person is born with desires of the eyes and ears, and a liking for beautiful sights and sounds. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to immorality and lack of restriction, and any ritual principles and propriety will be abandoned." Okay, I can live with this one, sort of like temptation of Adam and Eve.

Tequila Time - Lippy, The Tequila Whisperer has invited me onto his show tomorrow evening at 7:00 PST for his LIVE tastings that he hosted every Thursday night.  You can see Lippy's website by entering http://tequilawhisperer.wordpress.com/ or you may follow him on Twitter - tequilawhsperer - notice there is no i in whsperer. You may also become a fan on Facebook.

Dos Equis is Spanish for XX (Two Xs), it is also a very fine Mexican Cerveza and has great TV commercials of "The Most Interesting Man in the World."

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Rico Austin
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Winston Churchill, Agave Dos Mil - Agave Tequilana Productores, Gracias Greece, Mexico, Ireland, United Kingdom

12/8/2009

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Amigos, ?Que Pasa?

Sir Winston Leonard Spencer - Churchill, noted statesman, orator, historian, writer, artist and an officer of the British Army.  Winston Churchill was well known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II; he was the only British Prime Minister to have received the Nobel Prize in Literature, and he was the first person awarded an given an Honorary Citizen of the United States.  Churchill was born November 30, 1874 and lived until January 4, 1965 RIP.

Upon the outbreak of World War II, Churchill was appointed for the second time First Lord of the Admiralty.  When Neville Chamberlain resigned on May 10, 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and helped lead victorious Great Britain over the Axis Powers led by Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini.  Winston Churchill lost the 1945 election and thus became the Leader of the Opposition; in 1951, Churchill again was elected Prime Minister and retired in 1955.  When he passed away in 1965, the Queen of England granted him the honor of a state funeral.  It was one of the largest gatherings of statesmen in the world.

Sir Winston Churchill had a great relationship with Franklin D. Roosevelt and in a 2002 BBC poll of the "100 Greatest Britons.”   Churchill was determined "The Greatest of Them All" based on approximately one million votes from BBC viewers.

Tequila Time presents Agave Dos Mil Tequila which is distilled and produced by "Agave Tequilana" a Mexican company rich with experience and tradition in both, the cultivation of agave and the production of fine tequila.  The plantations are found in the state of Jalisco, Mexico and their Reposado in aged in oak barrels for six months.

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Gracias to our newest country member - Greece and special thanks to Mexico, Ireland, The Netherlands and United Kingdom for their continued support.  New followers in the State of Montana - which now covers 37 of our 50 states in the United States.

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Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
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Van Halen, BCS picks, Arizona Cardinals

12/6/2009

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Amigos, as our first weekend in December comes closer to an end, Van Halen makes for a good topic band as my good friend Sammy Hagar was once an integral part of their history.

Van Halen named after 2 of the brothers that came over from Amsterdam, Holland aka The Netherlands when young boys - Eddie Van Halen & Alex Van Halen.  This band formed in Pasadena, California in 1972; as of 2007 have sold 90 million albums worldwide and have had the most number one hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.  During the 1980s they also had more Billboard Hot 100 hits than any other heavy metal or hard rock band. This band has not been without it's controversy among their lead singers of David Lee Roth during the years of 1974 - 85 and then reunion 2006 - 2009, the hits during this era of - Van Halen I were "Jump" and "Panama."  Sammy Hagar, my Favorite of the 3 rotating lead singers was with Van Halen II during 1985 - 1996 after leaving Montrose and reunioned up 2003 - 2005 with hits such as "I can't drive 55" and "Why can't this be Love?".  Gary Cherone was during the Van Halen III era from 1996 - 1999.  Gary Cherone was the only one of the former three lead singers that left at good terms.  Both Hagar aka "Red Rocker" & Roth aka "Diamond Dave" had words with Eddie Van Halen upon their departures both privately and in public appearances.  What is amazing is the both of these great flamboyant lead singers rejoined Eddie and brother Alex after such hard and bitter arguments.

David Lee Roth just recently married again and as soon as Wolfgang Van Halen which is Eddie's son graduates high school, they are back on tour.  Wolfgang replaced longtime bassist Michael Anthony that has now rejoined with Sammy Hagar and his new band Chickenfoot which also stars Joe Satriani aka Satch and Chad Smith, former drummer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.  I was fortunate enough to see them perform live in concert at Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona where Cabo Wabo was served for a price.

Sammy Hagar recently sold 80% of his Cabo Wabo Tequila for $80 million smackaroos in 2007, showing what an astute businessman the "Red Rocker" really is.  He still owns Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico that helped market the brand. Being a Tequila Hombre myself, I have a unique respect for Sammy and someday hope to have a partnership of some means with him.  "Donald Trump has nothing on Sammy Hagar in the business arena" - Rico Austin;

BCS got it right this year with BCS (Bowl Championship Series) Bowls: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Texas Longhorns for the Championship in Pasadena, California.  My favorite matchup and team, Boise State University Broncos vs. TCU Horned Frogs in my state of Arizona at University of Phoenix in Glendale, Arizona.  Special thanks to Great Friend Matt B. who offered last night to purchase tickets for My Bad Tequila if Boise State Broncos were invited to the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.  His offer was made at his home in Chandler, AZ last night while watching his Nebraska Cornhuskers play the Texas Longhorns for the Big 12 Championship, when he still had hope of the upset, ALMOST happened - super game.  Thanking Matt in advance.  Lucky for him, his employer is the "University of Phoenix" so I'm hoping to be on the field once again with my Broncos.  Sugar Bowl picks were Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Florida Gators (don't think Tim Tebow gets the Heismann) in New Orleans, Louisiana - that could spell trouble for one of those teams or both as there is a lot of fun and trouble to see in Na Orlans!  Rose Bowl will host PAC 10 Champion - Oregon Ducks (of which Boise State manhandled earlier this year) vs the always over rated Ohio Buckeyes, champions of the Big 10. Orange Bowl matchups pit Iowa Hawkeyes vs Georgia Tech in the Miami, Florida area.  Lots of great matchups.  My picks are the teams that are mentioned first in each of these matchups.  Can't wait for all these Bowl games.

Arizona Cardinals and Mr. Kurt Warner (age 38) beat Minnesota Vikings and Mr. Bret Favre (age 40) tonight on NFL Sunday Night Football in Glendale, AZ, same arena that will host the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.  This was the battle of the two most mature Quarterbacks in the NFL. If the Cardinals play like they did tonight, expect them to show up again in the Super Bowl.

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Uncle Sam, United States of America, USA

12/4/2009

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?Que Pasa Amigos?

"Uncle Sam - The United States of America, we need a wake up call, we need manufacturing, we need laborers, we need to become a nation, not dependent upon service but upon action.  I was once an FFA member (Future Farmer of America) and we had a creed:
"I believe in the future of farming with a faith born not of faith but of deeds ...... "

"What has happened to US as a nation?"  "Why are we not saying the pledge of allegiance in our grade schools, in our middle schools and in our high schools?"

"I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands: one nation under GOD, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Rico Austin - " I love the world, the citizens of the world; but am tired of the terrorism and the persons who want to destroy life as we know it and as we live it.  We must all stand together in this fight against terrorism and destruction; it affects each of us, our families and our friends from each nation and border."

"I am not a Greek or an Athenian, but a Citizen of the World!" - Socrates  "This proverb or testament from Socrates says it best, we are all basically the same and want to live and let live.  Why let radical extremists run and ruin our country and our world?"

"I pledge allegiance to the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands: one nation under GOD, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." - Francis Bellamy, August 1892 .

"United Kingdom, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Germany, Bavaria, Netherlands, Canada, Mexico, Australia, France, Italy, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Columbia, Peru, India, Greece, Spain, Japan, China, Russian Federation, Belgium, Tobago, Guam, Switzerland, Austria, Nations of Africa, Czech, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Uruguay, Paraguay, Ukraine, Belarus, Hungary, Guatemala, Argentina, Tonga, Samoa, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Israel, Cuba, Bali, Ecuador, Poland, Turkey, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Columbia, Venezuela, Belize, Nicaragua, Jamaica, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Yugoslavia, Thailand, Burma, Philippines, , Guyana, Taiwan, Mongolia, Basque, Portugal, Bahamas, Honduras, Panama, and any other nations that I failed to name; let me know, we will add you to this list! "

"Help US in this war against terrorism;  We must all say NO to terrorism and extremists or none will be Free!"

Saludos,

Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
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Tanya Tucker, Tequila, Tiger, Civil War Game

12/3/2009

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Buenos Noches Amigos,

Tonight Miss Tanya Tucker takes the spotlight, as she did with her first hit "Delta Dawn" at age 13 in 1972.  Tanya Denise Tucker was born October 10, 1958 in Seminole, Texas.  She was one of the few child performers to grow into adulthood and continue to keep her audience.  Another great hit among her many was in 1973 "What's Your Mama's Name?"

Tanya spent most of her early childhood in Wilcox, Arizona, and the only station they could receive out there was Country Music.  The family moved to Saint George, Utah and Tanya auditioned for the movie Jeremiah Johnson, she received a small part.  Tanya's first singing break came in Phoenix at the Arizona State Fair as she auditioned for a chance to sing with Judy Lynn.  "What's Your Mama's Name" was Tanya's first number one hit in the Spring of 1973.

Miss Tanya Tucker was one of few and the best known female Country Singers to be categorized as an "Outlaw" in the Outlaw Country Movement.  Other Outlaw artists were Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, David Allen Coe and of course Hank Williams Jr.  Tanya claimed that she "was the wildest thing out there.  I could stay up longer, drink more and kick the biggest ass in town. “I was on the ragged edge."   She also made the gossip headlines with her romantic ventures which included Merle Haggard (her senior of 21 years), Miami Vice actor, Don Johnson, the late Andy Gibb, RIP, and then the on, off, on again, off again relationship with Country and Western Star "The Rhinestone Cowboy" singer, Mr. Glen Campbell.  She moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1982 after their final break and began to abuse alcohol and cocaine.  Tanya has once again proved herself worthy as she again tops the Billboard Charts.  Go Wild Girl!!

Tequila Time is anytime, and any brand of Tequila, especially for Mr. Eldrick Tont Woods, aka Tiger, the golfer.  He is struggling to find a friend in the PGA as Jesper Parnevik blasted Tiger and said "that he hoped Elin would use a driver next time on Tiger instead of a 3 iron."  Jesper and his wife feel responsible for introducing the young Elin Nordegren to Eldrick when she was a nanny or au pair for the Parneviks.  Lots of people have lost respect for Tiger, I lost my respect for him about 10 years ago when he did not attend Payne Stewart's Memorial.  When questioned why he, Tiger was the only notable PGA player that did not attend, he gave the response that it would be too difficult to concentrated on his game.  Guess what, Tiger won that particular tournament as his fellow PGA colleagues were paying their respects to a 3 time Major Champion and Great Human Being - Payne Stewart.

When Tiger was a no show, I knew at that time, Mr. Eldrick Woods only cared about one thing - Numero Uno,  Himself, Tiger.  Again, Nike is not my favorite company as they now have 2 poor representatives - Michael Vick and Tiger Woods.  Now, I must step down from my soap box as I too have transgressed and sinned, I am not perfect either but I too must be held accountable for when I screw up.  Only difference, is that I don't make millions and am not well known, but if I pulled that same sh-t, my wife would come after me with a golf club as well.  Tiger, your lack of privacy comes with the territory.  I liked what Jesper said "maybe Tiger should not just do it" referring to the famous "just do it" slogan by Nike.

You may not agree with me and if Tiger is still your favorite golfer, great; I understand completely as I still like and admire Mr. John Daly and a lot of people do not.  That is the greatest thing about our Country is that we may all have our opinions and may speak freely and openly.  Thank You to our Soldiers that help preserve that right for us and protect us from terrorists that do not respect mankind or humanity.  "Freedom doesn't come Free."

Speaking of Nike, their home state of Oregon is showcasing on ESPN "The Civil War Game" between the Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers in Eugene, Oregon for a trip to the Rose Bowl as the PAC 10 Champions.  Winner plays on New Year's Day against Big 10 Champion Ohio Buckeyes in Pasadena, California.

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Sandra Bullock, Aficionado Tequila, Seattle Slew, Tiger - Triple Bogey Action

12/2/2009

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Hola Amigos Mios,

Sandra Bullock is the lady of the hour with her new movie "The Blind Side" a football movie that I have not seen yet.  Sandra Annette Bullock was born July 26, 1964 in Manassas, Virginia.  Sandra lived in Nuremberg until age 12 and is fluent in German and studied ballet.  She was cheerleader and was in high school theater.  She married motorcycle builder and "Monster Garage" host Jesse James on July 16, 2005.  One of my favorite Bullock films was Speed with Keanu Reeves and The Proposal.  Just this last month of November 2009, Sandra entered into a custody battle over Jesse James child of which he fathered with former porn star Janine Lindemulder.  Bullock & James vs. Lindemulder for Jesse's Baby.  Good Luck Sandra!

Seattle Slew born February 15th, 1974 at Ben Castleman's White Horse Acres Farm near Lexington, Kentucky.  He was named for the city of Seattle, and for the sloughs loggers once used to transport heavy logs.  The spelling of slough was too hard to remember, so the spelling was changed to Slew.  Seattle Slew won the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1977, the tenth of eleven horses to accomplish this remarkable feat.  He remains the only horse to win the Triple Crown while undefeated.  The Triple Crown is made up of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland and then the Belmont Stakes at Elmont, New York.  Seattle Slew went to the pasture in the sky on May 7th, 2002, RIP.  What a horse!

Tiger Woods is having a triple bogey incident and it doesn't look as if wife Elin is going to give him a free drop.  First bogey - Jamiee Grubbs from Los Angeles, Double Bogey - Rachel Uchitel - New York and his Triple Bogey - Kalika Moquin of Las Vegas.  While wife is in Florida when the little caddies, Tiger has been putting and putting and putting. I must confess that Tiger has spread the wealth around the country with his love; whereas, David Letterman didn't have to leave the building in which he worked.  I think life was easier for David, not having to remember which city he left which lover.  Tiger did however get special treatment from the police department in his nice Florida neighborhood and no charges will be filed against the mother of his children for spousal abuse or swinging a club in an authorized area.  To lighten things up, later in the day, Balloon Boy's Dad and Tiger shared fun stories and were seen golfing and ballooning together.  Best of luck to Tiger and his new best friend - Balloon Boy's Dad.  Special Note: Phil Mickelson does not want to go ballooning with Tiger and will refuse to play golf with Balloon Boy's Dad until after he completes probation.  Phil prefers to stay home with his lovely wife Amy Mickelson and take care of her and his children.

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Roy Rogers, Sol de Mexico Tequila, Amigos

12/1/2009

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Que Pasa Amigos?

Roy Rogers the cowboy actor, the singer and the namesake of the Roy Rogers Restaurants is MY BAD TEQUILA guy on this fine Tuesday evening in Scottsdale, AZ.  Roy Rogers was born Leonard Franklin Slye on November 5, 1911 in Cincinnati Ohio in a tenement building on 2nd street where the Riverfront Stadium was erected in 1970.  Roy would later tell the story that he was born at second base.  In July of 1912, Roy's dad and uncle built a 12 x 50 foot houseboat made of salvage lumber and the Slye family floated on the Ohio River towards Portsmouth, Ohio.  Upon arriving at Portsmouth, the elder Slye purchased a tract of land to build a home, but the flood of 1913 allowed them to move the houseboat onto the property and there they lived in it on dry land.

Roy's first wife died directly after childbirth, he then met Dale Evans and he proposed to her during a rodeo at the Chicago Stadium.  Dale Evans married Roy Rogers on New Year's Eve in 1947 at the Flying L Ranch in Davis, Oklahoma.  (I was a quest of my good friend Bob and stayed at the Flying E Ranch, a Dude Ranch, in 2006 in Wickenburg, AZ - no relation to Flying L Ranch).  They had filmed "Home in Oklahoma" in Davis, OK at the Flying E Ranch a few months before there wedding.  Dale never did change her name but remained married to Roy Rogers until Roy died of congestive heart failure on July 6, 1998 RIP.  They were residing in Apple Valley, California when he entered into eternal rest.  Mr. Rogers is buried at Sunset Hills cemetery in Apple Valley.

I remember Roy Rogers with his golden palomino horse - Trigger and his German Shepard Dog - Bullet on the black and white TV.  Roy almost always had a sidekick in his movies and The Roy Rogers Show.  The show was aired on radio for nine years before moving to television from 1951 - 1957.  He was featured in over one hundred western movies and with him were either Pat Brady (the guy that drove the jeep named "Nellybelle") or Gabby Hayes.  Roy carried the nickname of "King of Cowboys" and Dale Evans had the nickname of "Queen of the West."  Here's to Happy Trails and there live long friend Mr. Gene Autry - the singing cowboy.

Sol de Mexico has three sophisticated offerings of Tequila: Blanco Tequila, Reposado Tequila and Anejo Tequila. All are 100% blue agave Tequilas.  MY BAD TEQUILA has two Tequila Facts posted by Sol de Mexico on their website: www.soldemexico.com  Go to their website to Tequila tab, then Tequila Facts, where you'll learn fun and educational facts concerning Tequila.

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Gracias to new Amigos from Guatemala, Republic of Korea, Hungary, United Kingdom, Japan and the Netherlands.  And of course Thanks to Our American Buddies.

Tiger Woods has given his statement in Tigerville, Florida and has been fined $164.00 and 4 points taken away from his driving record, nothing more.  If U or I were involved in a similar accident we wouldn't be getting a "Mulligan."  "Tiger will need a "Tin Cup" if he continues swinging ...." "MY BAD TEQUILA would not want to be involved in a threesome or foursome with Tiger Woods and his wife Elin; could be dangerous."

Saludos,

Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Author & CEO - MY BAD TEQUILA

"Have a Double Shot of Reality"

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