Hola  Amigas & Amigos,

What a full month July has been.  First of all getting to spend the 4th of July in Mexico with my American, Canadian and Mexican Amigos is very liberating with margaritas and the Star Spangled Banner waving from our condo at Bahia Delfin.  To join in the celebration of our Nation’s Birthday and the 8th  year anniversary of owning an incredible home on the Sea of Cortez.  Very fortunate indeed we are and to have such friends as Abby, Kim, Gerie, Tony, Dave, Mari, Jim, Jana, Rachelle, Mark, Jay, Mary, Jeff, Kelly, John, Trish, Colleen, Joe, Marcia, Mike and many more to share our love of the beach lifestyle, the sea, the tequila, the culture and the Mexican People. 

Ever been to a 50 Shades of Grey party? Nope, neither had I until this one, didn’t even know they existed; however, neighbor Tina had one and I was lucky enough  to be invited. You’re gonna love the photos at the end of this Blog, it is the best way to describe the party.  But, first You must read the entire Blog, no fair, skipping to the end to see the pictures.

"Be assured, that a touch of madness occurred, in order for an incredible piece of art to have been created." rico austin  7/28/2015;    This quote by Rico has been used by fellow Author & Amigo Michael G. Edwards for the opening of Chapter 8 in his latest novel of which he is currently working on, "The Shadow in the Doorway," Detective Mike Rock Adventure #6 By Michael G. Edwards  Author Michael Edwards also has Rico Austin playing a real life character as a best selling Author and Tequila Distillery Owner in the same book, appearing in several different chapters.

Phil Niekro, what an incredible human being and ball player. I was fortunate to have drawn Mr. Knuckleball (Knucksie!) himself as our celebrity golf partner in the “Dry Heat Desert Classic” golf tourney, held in Scottsdale, AZ  in July.

I took a few selfies with Mr. Niekro! What an incredible Friday at Orange Tree Golf Resort with MBL Hall of Famer Phil Niekro - Mr. Knuckleball himself ak (Knucksie!) for the Dry Heat Classic Golf Tourney! Phil Niekro's 121 career victories after the age of 40 is a major league record; Niekro's 318 career victories are the most by a knuckleball pitcher and he ranks 16th on the overall all-time wins list. He also won the National League (NL) Gold Glove Award five times. Niekro pitched 20 seasons for the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves. During his tenure with Atlanta, Niekro was selected for five All-Star Teams, led the league in victories twice and earned run average once. Knucksie (his nickname) was also key to the only two division titles Atlanta won before 1991.

Phil and his brother, Joe Niekro together amassed 539 wins, the most combined wins by brothers in Major League Baseball history.  Phil’s longevity is attributed to the Knuckleball, which is a difficult pitch to master, but is easy on the arm and often baffles hitters due to its unpredictable trajectory. Turns out we dress the same and like to have our pictures taken with the same beautiful girls. Teammates of  Team 1A, Rico Austin, Phil Niekro, Lisa Heim and Robert Carnahan had a decent showing at 8 under par with the Great Sponsor of Double Coin Tires and CMA (China Manufacturers Alliance). Phil and his brother Joe Niekro amassed 539 wins between them, the most combined wins by brothers in baseball history. Phil's longevity is attributed to the knuckleball, which is a difficult pitch to master but is easy on the arm and often baffles hitters due to its unpredictable trajectory. Turns out we dress the same & like to have our pictures taken with the same beautiful girls. With team mates Author Rico Austin, Phil Niekro, Lisa Heim & Mr. Robert Carnahan - Team 1A - Double Coin was a great sponsor! 

Phil and his brother Joe Niekro amassed 539 wins between them, the most combined wins by brothers in baseball history. Phil's longevity is attributed to the knuckleball, which is a difficult pitch to master but is easy on the arm and often baffles hitters due to its unpredictable trajectory. Turns out we dress the same & like to have our pictures taken with the same beautiful girls. With team mates Author Rico Austin, Phil Niekro, Lisa Heim & Mr. Robert Carnahan - Team 1A - Double Coin was a great sponsor!"The Best Little Town in the Baja: San Felipe!” welcomed me for my very  first visit and I made the cover story of  "Kat's Korner - The San Felipe Scoop" with my book signing.  www.KatsKorner.com.mx

Gracias Amigas Tamara Atkins, Kat Hammontre, Amigo Cesar Quirarte & ALL the many other Amigas & Amigos Nuevos at El Dorado Ranch, Pavilion Restaurante, The Parrots Cracker Beach Bar & Grill, La Palapa Restaurant Bar & the entire loving community of San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico for YOUR Incredible, much appreciated, warm hospitality! I cannot wait 4 my return visit and the mention of this area in 1 or 2 of my new, upcoming books! Vayan Con Dios!

Facebook Games, I hate em’, I tried Farmville years ago and in just took way too  much  of my time, it was like farming and milking cows in real life, I had to pick strawberries at a certain time or they rotted, if I didn’t milk my cows in time I  lost milk money, it was not a game!  Now, why the F am I getting invites to play "Solitare in Wonderland" by other grown, hairy men? I am seriously thinking about changing my profile picture to the uglie selfie that I took while attending the NORRA Mexican 1000 on the Baja of Mexico to ward off these weird, unwelcomed invites to play games and other things that go on in the world of Facebook of which this standup guy wants no part of! EWWW, I feel so dirty!

Well, I was able to visit my home state of Idaho once again, see my Mother, Brothers, Aunts, Uncle and Cousins. Then a quick trip to McCall, to see my Cousin Johnny HoobyDooby Doo Hooven and his wife Jerie and children.  Then over to Beside the Mill where I have some Chica Amigas awaiting to do shots of Tequila and then to my suite at the Hotel McCall for an afterhours fiesta!  Funtastic Times in Boise, Idaho with Amigos & Amigas - Rich & Rhonda Collins, Tim & Susan Bundgard,  Ron & Mary Faccio & Kent & Allie Klinger as Rich & Rhonda hosted a cocktail party in our honor,( well mostly Connie’s)!  

We had a wonderful get together on the Golf Course for my Uncle Tom’s 3rd Annual Memorial Golf Tournament held in beautiful Wilder, Idaho next to the Snake River on Riverbend Golf Course. Two of my Brothers, and almost all of my Cousins, Uncle Dennie, numerous friends such as Steve Boyce, Dave Stephens, Rich Collins, Dan Taylor and many others came out to enjoy each other’s company and toast a shot of Fireball and a shot of Ten High Whiskey which were two of my Uncle Tom Hooven’s favorite drinks. We then all went to Marsing for a family picnic but not before going down to the Poor House where my cousin John  Hooven bought all 50 or so of us a round of drinks.  We did eventually show up at the Marsing Park where my mother, aunts and other relatives who did not participate in golf and shots had already eaten.  YES, we were extremely tardy!

On our last evening before heading back to Sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, the Bungards invited Connie, Rhonda, Rich and I over for cocktails at their home on the Boise River.  At the end of this Blog, You’ll see a photo  of  Connie enjoying a cerveza with Gracie & Granger (Bungard dogs) at Tim & Sue's!

Right before leaving Idaho, I experienced a sad moment in the life of a squirrel who had not looked before he leaped into traffic, therefore, here is a Public Service Announcement going out to all Boise, Meridian & Eagle Squirrels and fast drivers. Please my dear Squirrel friends, do not run into the streets with your nuts without first looking both directions. Fast & Texting Drivers, please be aware of Squirrels that are very busy gathering and storing nuts this time of year as some are concentrating on the coming winter and nothing else!  Rico is the founding member of Watch Those Furry SQUIRRELS - WTF SQUIRRELS Organization!  Spoiler Alert:  Sad photos of dead squirrel at end of Blog.

Now, some great news:  Amigas & Amigos, just recieved my first published review of my next book: MEXICO got LUCKY! If YOU Loved "Where the Red Fern Grows" then You are in 4 an incredible treat! Pet Lovers fasten YOUR Seat Belts!  

Reviewed By Jessyca Garcia for Readers’ Favorite on: 07/21/2015
Review Rating: 5 stars!

“I wanted to read Mexico Got Lucky by Rico Austin simply because it was about a dog that was lost in Mexico. Having visited Mexico and seeing how most dogs are not treated properly, I was amazed at how much support Jim received from people there in assisting him to find Lucky. This story restored my faith in humanity.

I really enjoyed Mexico Got Lucky. Austin has shown me that there are still good people in the world. It was so obvious that Jim loved Lucky. He spent a ton of money and resources just to find Lucky. I would not do even half of what he did for some people in my life. Jim is an amazing person and I wish that I was a dog so he could own me. I would have lost faith after a month of not finding my dog, but Jim kept his faith for over seventy days.

This story is just not about finding a beloved, lost pet. It also is a history lesson. Austin has little bits of historical facts scattered throughout the book. I never knew that the Chow Chow is believed to be a model for the Foo dog. Of course, after reading this information, I do see the resemblance. The majority of Mexico Got Lucky is written as if you are reading in a chat room. This is because this is how people got involved in helping Jim find Lucky.

By writing the story like this, Austin gives the reader a front row seat of what is going on. It made me wish I had a keyboard so I could also type words of encouragement to Jim. From the very beginning I knew how the story was going to end, but the book held my attention. I needed to see what happened to Lucky and where he was. While reading Mexico Got Lucky, my neighbor’s dog went missing. This book gave me several ideas on how to assist in finding the dog. For that I want to thank Austin. I recommend this book for anyone who has ever had a pet.”

While on a business trip to San Diego I was able to take my nephew & amigo Cody Austin out for his Birthday Dinner (Surf and Turf) in Carlsbad, California at Coyote Bar & Grill. Very proud of what this young man has become, serving in the UNITED STATES NAVY at Camp Pendleton! I think he enjoyed it, as he took a photo of it! We couldn't eat it all, so Mr. Cody had some great leftovers for thehis next morning’s breakfast.

My Dear Amiga, the sweet Bonnie Lee, RIP has passed away on July 7th! She was an excellent friend and my editor for my last two books. I loved seeing her at the Tucson Festival of Books each & every year. Her reviews were always a welcome sight to eyes and sometimes gave me the inspiration to keep writing. She is the Lady that introduced me to another dear Amiga & fellow Author Lala Corriere whose heart is also breaking at this time; Vaya con Dios, Miss Bonnie! Xxoo

I did leave a tribute for Bonnie in MEXICO got LUCKY, “A special tribute goes out to my editor, Miss Bonnie Lee RIP, who passed away unexpectedly on July 7th, 2015, before I could send the manuscript of this story to receive her always, positive and welcomed feedback. You will be missed by many within the Literary World and the Wine World, both of which you loved dearly and were loved by.”

Viva MEXICO!

Feliz Cumpleanos (Happy Birthday) 50th to my Little Brother, Samuel Austin!Gracias for YOUR Service to the US Navy & the US Army!  
Enjoy YOUR Retirement!

Well, YOU can now purchase MEXICO got LUCKY in eKindle version or paperback on Amazon.com   It is a great book and I know that YOU will enjoy!

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"Lovin' Life & Livin' Large!" - rico austin

Saludos y Vayan con Dios,

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Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Author, Blogger, Tequila Connoisseur, Co-Songwriter, Part-time Movie Star, CEO, Amigo & One Righteous Dude - MY BAD TEQUILA

                Front Cover of MEXICO got LUCKY, the true story of Jim Kawaguchi & Lucky!

                                           Back Cover of MEXICO got LUCKY!

        Amiga Marcia Q. & Wife Connie at Hammerhead's Bar & Grille in San Carlos, Mexico

                    Rico, Mike & Abby at Hammerhead's in San Carlos, Sonora, MEXICO!

                  The 3 most interesting Men in San Carlos, Mexico celebrating 4th of July
                           Author Rico Austin, Mr. Most Interesting Man, Abby Cady!

                                                      Amigas Kim Cady & Connie Austin

          Bahia Delfin, San Carlos Amigas Jerie Ortiz Matz, Connie Austin & Jana LaVanway

               San Carlos, Mexico Amigos Mark Benishek, Rico Austin & Jim LaVanway!

                                         Amiga Jana L. & Rico A. at Bahia Delfin!

                          Amigos Angel Lopez, Rico Austin & Abby Cady at Fiesta!

           Rico Austin, Chad Lynn, Connie Austin & Char Smith at Bahia Delfin - 4th of July!

 Salud - 4th of July, Amigos Art Cook, John Swodeck & Rico Austin w/Tres Generaciones!

                 San Carlos Amigas Jerie Ortiz Matz & Trish Swodeck on 4th of July, 2015!

           San Carlos, Mexico Amigos Jim LaVanway & Rico Austin - 4th of July, 2015!

                            San Carlos, Mexico Amigos Rico Austin & Angel Lopez at La Fiesta!

                                       Amiga Charlotte Honeycutt & Rico Austin!

                                       After a hard day of partying in Mexico -
             Most Interesting Men, Matt Honeycutt & Author Rico Austin need a siesta

   Rico Austin, Chad Lynn & Char Smith (soon to be Char Lynn) at San Carlos, MX bonfire!

      Amiga Pam, Amigo Abby, Amiga Kelly & Amigo Jay enjoying 4th of July Festivities!

                   Oops,  having another shot of Tres Generaciones - Art, John & Rico!

             Don't mess with a Bandido with a Squirt Gun & a Pistoleros Camisa!

                                     Connie Austin lovin' life & livin' large in MEXICO!

                    Team Double Coin Tires - Rico Austin, Phil Niekro, Lisa H., Robert C.

              MLB Hall of Famer - Phil Niekro & Author Rico Austin taking a Selfie!

                                   Amigo Phil Niekro & Dry Heat Classic Volunteers!

                          Author Rico  Austin with Dry Heat Classic Volunteers!

                         Rico with Double Coin / CMA sponsorship - Hole in One Contest!

                   50 Shades of Grey party - Terri, Rene, Tracy, Connie & hostess Tina

                                    Author Rico Austin  at 50 Shades of Grey dinner party!

                                        Connie & Rico Austin at 50 Shades of Grey Party!

                    Rico at dinner table, "OH, YOU Look Delicious," as he anticipates!

                                      The Party is about to Begin!   50 Shades of Grey!

                                     Welcome to the Hotel McCall!

                                      Author Rico Austin checking in,  will he check out?

 Wild McCall, Idaho Women at Beside the Mill, they'll do anything for My Bad Tequila!

    Now this is what I call bartender service - Brittany at Beside the Mill in McCall, ID!

     Uncle Tom's Tourney - Rich Collins, Stevyn Austin, Fayth Austin & Uncle Rico Austin

         Uncle Tom's Memorial Tourney - Steve Boyce, Stevyn, Fayth, Rico, John Hooven;

               Uncle Tom's Tourney - Rico A.,  John H., Dave Stephens, Rich C., Steve B. 

           Stevyn & Faith Austin giving their Grandmother Nina a sweet kiss on the cheek!

              Good Grandchildren - Stevyn & Fayth Austin with Grandma Nina!

                                       Uncle Tom's Memorial Golf Tournament 2015!

     Connie with Gracie and Granger at Tim & Sue Bungard's house in Eagle, Idaho!

                       Please don't text and drive!  pleads Rico, the founding member of
                  Watch Those Furry SQUIRRELS aka WTF SQUIRRELS Worldwide, Inc. 

                                      Another Squirrel is dead!   
                 WTF Squirrels requests to You, "Please don't Text & Drive!"

Author Rico Austin in downtown San Felipe, Baja Norte, Mexico!

                                  San Felipe, Baja Norte, Mexico!

                                 Sunrise over the Sea of Cortez at San Felipe!

 Gracias to all the Gorgeous San Felipe Girls who came out to Pavilion for Rico's signing!

      San Felipe Amiga Barbara C., Rico A., Kat H., & Warren B. at The Palapa Restaurant!

     Amiga Kat Hammontre of Kat's Korner fame in San Felipe with Author Rico Austin!

                      Bonnie Lee, RIP, my Amiga & Editor will be missed! 

     Cody Austin of Camp Pendleton Navy Base & Uncle Rico celebrating Cody's B-Day!

           Cody's Surf & Turf Birthday Dinner in Carlsbad, CA at Coyote Bar & Grill

              Feliz Cumpleanos (Happy Birthday) to my Little Brother - Samuel Austin
                       Gracias (Thank You) for YOUR Serving in the US Navy & US Army!

              Feliz Cumpleanos (Happy Birthday) 50th to my Little Brother - Samuel Austin
                       Gracias (Thank You) for YOUR Serving in the US Navy & US Army!
                                                      Enjoy YOUR Retirement!

    Please join Me at Hammerhead's in San Carlos for release party of MEXICO got LUCKY !

          Please tell Troy & Noreen that Rico sent ya to Hammerhead's for a great Margarita!

June 2015 Blog

Que pasan Amigas y Amigos? 

Another fun month behind us, a Birthday month for me! I’ll give YOU a clue as to how  many years I’ve now celebrated:  Sammy Hagar  had a hit song, “I can’t drive 55!”  What still can’t figure it out,  OKAY, how about Double Nickels!  No MAS Clues for YOU!

Was able to celebrate in style at the Wynn in Las Vegas, BABY!  I’d never had the opportunity to stay at the WYNN before and it was everything I thought it  would  be, including the European Pool aka Topless Pool for lounging and gawking.  Of  course I had my dark glasses on so my eyes could see everything without me being seen, eyeing the tatas, boobs, chi chis, titties or whatever You want to call them. For some reason, men love seeing em and women love showing  em!

I had dinner at Caesar’s Palace in a great restaurant Joe’s  Seafood, Prime Rib & Stone Crab with a little cake & ice cream treat at the end of a wholesome meal, picture at the end!  Then it was over to Harrah’s at the Jack Daniels Dueling  Piano Bar to see Amigas & Twins, Kim & Tamara Pinegar & Amigo Conrad Hawthorne – Performers & Great Pianists! 

After all the fun and games, knee surgery awaited me on June 10th, recovery is doing great, it has been nearly three weeks and all is well.  The crutches were tossed within a couple of days and therapy has began and to be continued for a while.

The U.S. Open was a trip to watch on one of the worst golf courses of which a U.S. Open has been held.  The 2015 United States Open Championship was the 115th U.S. Open at Chambers Bay in University Place near Tacoma on the shore of Pugent Sound.  In this golf tournament we had everything: a railroad with live trains passing through all the time, a super dry course in usually wet Northern Washington, several lead changes by more than a few golfers, a Tiger Woods meltdown,  Ricky Fowler leaving  the course with his new Amigo Tiger and a list of new records broken by the young 21 year old golfer from Texas.

Yes, Jordan Spieth became the youngest golfer to win the Masters and U.S. Open in the same year.  Jordan is also the youngest U.S. Open champion since Bobby Jones in 1923.

There was one, well two draw backs to this tournament, (1) Dustin Johnson three putting within 12 feet from the hole. Dustin hit a five iron on the final hole, the par-5 on the 18th.  He punched his eagle putt for the win, 3 feet past the hole, then missed the three footer coming back to give Jordan Spieth the title.  I felt horrible for Dustin as his family looked on which included father-in-law Wayne Gretsky, hockey great. I do admire Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Johnson as he walked to the clubhouse, his wife joined him and handed him his little girl to hold which brought a huge smile to Dustin’s face. After seeing that, it made me a Dustin Johnson fan and my hurt for him a little larger.  (2) After the poor showing of a golf course that rewarded some bad shots and penalized great shots, it is doubtful the Northwest will again be given the opportunity to host the U.S. Open.  Sure wish they had done a better job, but no crying over spilled milk or bad, horrible greens that cause a great golfer like Dustin Johnson to three putt within 12 feet from the hole. I, too am guilty of this and have done before because of shitty greens, shitty putters and perhaps, because I am a shitty golfer.

Back to traveling and exploring the Southwest, a flight to El Paso, renting the dirtiest car I’ve ever rented in my 30 + years from Thrifty. It was so more dusty and dirtier than the other cars that I actually took a photo for proof. I then drove this dirty little car to Ruidoso, New Mexico to see San Carlos, Mexico Amigo Mark Mulligan perform at the White Mountain Pavilion.  Great show, and I was able to meet his two oldest sons Marco and Luis who are both mentioned in Mark’s incredible book, The Three Miracles of which you can purchase at this site on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Three-Miracles-Mark-Mulligan/dp/1496121694/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1435786802&sr=8-2&keywords=mark+mulligan  

On the way to Ruidoso I drove past Oro Grande, NM and on the  way back  to  El Paso, the National Park of White Sands.  New Mexico is a very diverse and beautiful  state.  El Paso, well is El Paso with an Army base and dust, lots of dust. Did I mention my dusty rental car?

I watched some Women’s Soccer matches of which rarely have  I  done.  Saw U.S. Women’s team eek out a win 1 - 0 over China and then in the Semi Finals a 2 – 0 win over number one ranked Germany in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.  Now the U.S. women’s team awaits their challenger, the United Kingdom or Japan!  I would say that the U.S. Women’s team should be favored and they need to stay focused. Keep goalie Hope Solo out of the bar and brawls and we’ll be alright. Solo has not allowed a goal since its opening match against Australia on June 8th in the 27th minute and has now shut down opponents for 423 straight minutes. Quite a feat!  Stay Strong U.S. Women Soccer Team!

Next month,  celebration  of  America’s birthday, the  4th of  July!

And, last night I  just sent to the publisher my latest book, “MEXICO got LUCKY!”  You’re gonna love it!

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Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Author, Blogger, Tequila Connoisseur, Co-Songwriter, Part-time Movie Star, CEO, Amigo & One Righteous Dude - MY BAD TEQUILA

 

        I' Can't Drive "55"      This is my Birthday Card from my Beautiful  Wife, Connie!

  My Love found a picture of my old 71' Super Bee which is now worth $120K - $150K
         Man, I wish I still had this car; but couldn't afford all the clutches!
                                 Never lost a race with this BABY!    ;-)

 

                           Getting cleaned up before the big B-Day 55 night!  
            A little read in the tub of MY BAD TEQUILA to get the night rolling!

                      Author Rico Austin enjoying his Birthday Bubble Bath at the WYNN!

                  Rico's room at the WYNN  on  the 55th Floor in celebration of turning 55!
                                          Compliments of Amigo, Mr. Steve Wynn!

                   Rico spiffed up his Armani, ready for Cocktails & Chicas & more Cocktails!

                                   Rico & Popeye doing the Spinach Pose at the WYNN!

          Rico is at a favorite place in VEGAS, the Piano Bar at Harrah's w/Kim Pinegar!

         Rico with  all the gang - Conrad, Tamara & Kim leaning in at Harrah's Piano Bar!

               Author Rico Austin with his favorite Pianist & Amiga Kim Pinegar of the Twins!

                      Rico spent one night at the Hilton Elara on the 102nd floor! 
                                             Had to get a photo!

   Author Rico Austin blowing out his Birthday Dessert at Joe's Stone Crab & Steakhouse!

                         Rico buys his girl Connie a bikini at the Ferrari Store at the WYNN!
                                        Barbie was right there, wanting one as well!

                            Making it happen - Thanks to the Ferrari Store at the WYNN!

           Connie Austin modeling her new Ferrari Suit out by the MY BAD TEQUILA pool!

                            Rico on a little side trip in Arizona, getting his Kicks on Route 66!

                     Famous ROADKILL Café on Route 66 in Seligman, ARIZONA!

   Author Rico Austin at the Burbank, CA airport aka Bob Hope on his way to Seal Beach!

    Yeah, this Author likes to hang at Seal Beach, Huntington, Cabo, Hamptons!  
                                    Rico Austin loves the Sea, Sand, Surf & Senoritas!

           Tequila Connoisseur & Seal Beach, California Amigo DON MABE dedicates his 33rd
                    Tequila Conquering Exploit at Yucatan Grill to Author Rico Austin!

Hola Amigas & Amigos,

October has been a very cool month for the most part, other than Ebola getting spread from city to city by a careless, self centered person / nurse Amber Joy Vinson that was more worried about her own personal wedding plans other than the welfare of her family, friends and Human Mankind in Cleveland.  I’m sure that she’ll not be wanting to keep her maiden name of Vinson after this stooge move.   If you are flabbergasted by the childlike decisions of Vinson, you’re really going to be bowled over by the next story (pun intended).   Doctor Craig Spencer rides around freely on the subway, goes bowling while touching everything in sight at the snackbar, hugs friends, all after returning from treating Ebola patients in Africa.  Talk about irresponsibility to the Nth Degree from Health Care Workers, these are supposed to be professionals who have taken oath to promote wellness, who are trained to keep us safe.  A sad state of affairs for the United States, for the World and for the Human Race.

 Sometimes you hear of a wonderful place in the world and you just know that someday you need to experience it firsthand up close and personal.  Well, this is the way I’ve felt about the Green Bay Packers and Wisconsin for many, many years.  With all the close friends I have from Wisconsin, I’ll attempt to name the former ones and then later the ones I met after my awesome travels to the Cheesehead Country.  John P., Joe V., Mark B., Don K., Patrick C., Denny & Gail P., JP D., Muffy D., Mousie D., Dea B-D., Bitsy D., Susannah S-T.,

Yes, Dairyland is only one of two states I had never traveled to despite having many friends and umpteen acquaitances from there, most of whom I have traveled South for the warm climate of Central & Southern Arizona.  The other state West Virginia of which I only have two friends, both of whom are not married to their first cousin, sister, mother or daughter – those things can make for a bad divorce within the family.  The most asked question of divorce proceedings in West Virginia is, “If I get a divorce from my wife, will she still be my sister?”   Okay, now I may not have any friends in WV.  Sorry, for the jokes at your state’s expense, but Arkansas is off bounds as my Dad was born in Arkansas and my good buddy Robbie lives and hunts in that Great State.

Well back to my Ebola story, no wait, I mean Wisconsin story:  To make this writing assignment much easier and to show my true appreciation,  I will just submit my Letter of Thanks to those that hosted one of the top weekends of my long and somewhat luxurious life of hanging with Tequila Familias, Movie Stars, Screen Writers, Film Producers, Stage Directors, Professional Athletes, Roller Derby Girls, Music Artists, Divas, Sculpture Chiselers, Bar Proprietors, Tire Guys, Crab Fishermen, Football Fanatics and an occasional stripper aka pole dancer.

Hello Boone, Romey, Mark, Peggy & Genevieve for an excellent trip & super fun memories.   Also, Thanks to Don for helping Mark put it together and the planning stages of getting us from Arizona & Texas to Beautiful WhassUp Wausau!

Mark & Genevieve - the food, the fire burning and warming the place with the sweet aroma of wood smoldering in the fireplace, the welcome basket, the Don Julio were all fantastic.    Also Mark, please thank Bill for the 9 holes of golf at Greenwood Hills Country Club!  Peggy, thank You for your hospitality and sharing your friends & relatives with us.    The bus was a Kick & so were all the all folks of the Packer Nation that clammered onto the traveling circus!   Please tell John, thanks for bringing a television to help keep the crowds down at Lambeau Field.

Romey, Gracias para todo Amigo, for the initiation of becoming Roman Cantina Lifetime Members, for the many shots of Tequila, for the bonita botela de rojo of Tierra de Indios Anejo Tequila that made it safely to Arizona wrapped in my protective Levis inside the center of the suitcase.  It is now proudly displayed on the mantle for all to marvel at its Mexican beauty.   The Romano's sauce will be tasted often and vigorously spread on all foods that are strong enough to tolerate its super duper strength.   Please give our Gracias to Mrs. Donna B. and her hospitality and story of when she wrote the letter in 1965 to help her Dad get Green Bay Packer season tickets.

Boone aka Dan,  Thank You for allowing me and the other wild ones to hang out at your drinking establishments and sell things including books, timeshares, jewelry and more shares of Packer stock.  Very cool of You to buy me out on the children's book, "ARIZONA Is Where I Live," to be able to give each child in your daughter's class their very own copy.   Your staff at Bunker's 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bunkers/219996431458346?fref=ts  
and at The Chatterbox
https://www.facebook.com/pages/THE-CHATTERBOX/114622810633?rf=117540758272535 were exceptional and quite friendly given our loudness and yelling What’sUp Wausau every few seconds. 

Amiga Lisa for sharing your stories about nephew Nik Wallenda and giving him a copy of “My Bad Tequila” for his reading enjoyment as he does his next high wire act, I believe in Chicago on November 2nd in an attempt to tame some skyscrapers.  He has conquered the Grand Canyon and her heights.  I watched in terror as he made his journey on live television that gusty day that GOD seen fit to let him walk on a cable strung high above the Colorado River.

Don, Tina, Travis, Sara & Connie - Thank You for being roommates in a log cabin fit for a King of Queens and not drinking all of the Tequila & for saving some squeaky cheese curds!   

Connie & I had an absolute blast and can't wait to return to see Our WISCONSIN Familia!   

Now back to the scary Ebola saga that is more frightening than any Halloween imaginable.  The CDC (Center for Disease Control) and President Barack Hussein Obama have acted very irresponsible in their not successfully trying to contain this horrific disease originating in Africa.  And now Aides to President Obama are criticizing decisions by three states to quarantine people who are returning from Eboa-stricken West Africa.  Are You fricking kidding me?  These three states are being proactive in the war against this deadly virus and possible outbreak never before seen in the United States.  Officials in New York, New Jersey and Illinois have acted in the best interests of its citizens in the wake of a new Ebola case in New York as they cannot rely on people to safely quarantine themselves and show personal responsibility.   I completely stand by these states in the correct decisions of these states and hope that the other 47 will act accordingly as our President and his administration will not do make the right decisions.  For the complete story, click onto the following link. http://www.usatoday.com/story/theoval/2014/10/26/obama-ebola-quarantine-samantha-power-anthony-fauci/17955781/

To leave this Blog on a smiley note that leads away from 2 deadly viruses of Ebola and Obama, let’s travel South to the tip of the Baja where Caboholics abound and acts of kindness are true and profound.

As you all must have heard and seen of much devastation handed to the Baja by Hurricane Odile in September.  Well two special groups of persons came together of which I personally know and am affiliated, I’m sure there were many other groups and caring individuals who shared by way of donations, rebuilding and prayers.

Caboholics Support Group collected in excess of $30,000 in a fund set up by Amiga and Caboholic Founder Maddie H. aka Corona which has been distributed for the homeless, the hungry, the downtrodden, abandoned pets and orphaned children.  I am proud to be a member of this great fun organization of persons enjoying Cabo and everything she has to offer.

Bisbee’s Cabo Relief Fund put together by the Wayne Bisbee Family including Bisbee’s Marlin World Magazine and Bisbee’s Black & Blue which is one of the World’s Richest Fishing Tournaments held in Los Cabos, California Baja Sur, Mexico. https://www.facebook.com/bisbeescaborelieffund  Wayne and his family donated the first $250,000 to get the fund off to a good rolling start.   Where CABO RELIEF FUND MONEY IS BEING SPENT - Housing for those that lost everything ....... Club Dust Houses being put together at the Casa Hogar orphanage, then they are loaded onto a truck for their final building site. The orphans are even helping assemble the kits. Pretty cool thing to see!   And guess who won first place in the Overall Team & $500 Daily? – Casa Hogar Team of 10 anglers and crew were fishing on behalf of the local non-profit organization that provides food, shelter and education to under-privileged #LosCabos boys.  Angler Omar Castaneda scored the win after landing the biggest qualifying fish of the tournamentearning a check of $258,325 all of it being donated back to the orphanage of Casa Hogar Cabo.  

Dreams do come True!  AMEN!!!     

I must mention that there were many teams fishing that normally would not have due to an anonymous donation allowing teams that used a Cabo based fish crew and rented a Cabo fishing boat to be allowed to waive the $5000 entry fee.  By allowing this “Hook Up” program it allowed some of us (wished I had an extra week of vacation) to fish in the Most Glamorous, Richest Fishing Tourney on the face of the Globe.  Caboholics had (4) teams of four men and/or women in the Tourney, all I believe were first timers / virgins in the Bisbee Tournament.  One of the teams placed 8th overall.  Everyone had a Fishing Great Experience – even the anglers that were skunked (didn’t catch a darn thing except a tequila or cerveza buzz).  Cabo - where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean and Miguel Hill plays his guitar and sings “No Bad Days” with the Cabo Cowboys.  Check out my good Amigo & his musica:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLwiy-dFCK0  

Another fellow Caboholic and Amiga - Julia H. B. and her esposo (husband) collected shoes for Feeding Los Cabos Kids.  Her hubby and she did an email / facebook campaign to their friends and family and this is the great result.  In Julia’s own words, “ Amazing is the generosity that GOD places on people’s hearts.”

Remember “Lady with a Leg” from the last issue of the blog in September 2014.  Well a fellow Caboholic read my Blog and suggested that we all donate for a Prosthesis for this Warrior of a Woman with a Heart of a Lion.  Within a few hours another Caboholic posted that there was an individual that would bear the full cost of the prosthesis if we could find this Amiga.   Well, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle if Amiga Mariana E. didn’t see a news cast “Historias de Los Cabos”  by El Jitomatazo on Cabo about the Odile Hurricane and in this documentary she sees “Lady with a Leg” getting interviewed by Francisco Aviles “El Cazador,” and now we know that Juanita is her name.   Still awaiting news of whether she has been fitted for her new prosthesis.   As soon as I know, I’ll relay the outstanding news in my next blog.  Check out the interview, in Spanish, but You’ll understand what is happening.   ;-)   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9rmOhQNjHI

 As always, plenty of photos at the end of the Blog so skeptics can’t call Bullsh-t!

 Vaya con Dios!

 Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Author, Blogger, Tequila Connoisseur, Co-Songwriter, Part-time Movie Star, Righteous Dude, Fisherman, CEO& Amigo of MY BAD TEQUILA
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  Welcome basket by Genevieve & Mark - Wausau, Wisconsin is a great place to visit!

 Sara, Don, Rico, Travis, Mark, Chris, Tina, Romey, Connie at Mark's bar in Wausau, WI;

               Author Rico Austin & Illustrator Connie Austin at Lambeau Field  10-19-2014
                          Green Bay Packers kicked some Carolina Panther butt,  38 - 17 

      Author / Writer / Tequila Connoisseur Rico Austin making good on a dare in Wisconsin

  Green Bay Amigo Joe and Connie Austin showing at Lambeau Field with My Bad Tequila

  This is the lovely log home that we stayed at when visiting Wausau, Wisconsin!

                  Matthews is watching Matthews play at Lambeau Field - 
                   home of Vince Lombardi & Brett Favre & the Packer Nation!

            Some of the favorite things I brought back from Wisconsin to Arizona
Romano's Sauce,  Green Bay Packers beer coozie,  Tierra de Indios Anejo Tequila, GB ticket

 Adios to Wausau & Green Bay on Highway 29 - hey that was my football jersey #29 at BSU

                Football that was intercepted by Hero Pat Tillman on Jan. 2, 2000;  
                           Thrown by Brett Favre at Lambeau Field

Young Readers in Wisconsin enjoying a copy of "ARIZONA Is Where I Live" Children's book
                          Bunker's at Tribute Golf Course book signing 10-18-2014

        Book Signing at Bunkers Bar & Grill in Wausau, Wisconsin!   Gracias to Boone

           The Chatterbox book signing - great time - Gracias Mike, Mark & Boone!

  Caboholic Julia H. B. and her esposo (husband) collected these shoes for Feeding Los Cabos Kids.  Her hubby and she did an email / facebook campaign to their friends and family and this is the great result.  In Julia’s own words,
                “ Amazing is the generosity that GOD places on people’s hearts.”

                   Bisbee's Black & Blue Fishing Tournament in Cabo San Lucas 2014
 Team Casa Hogar - First Place Overall Team - $258,325, all donated back to the Orphanage

       #‎2014BisbeesBlackandBlue‬  And the winner is ..... ‪#‎AnglerOmarCastaneda‬ of  #‎TeamCasaHogar‬ is at the scale with a 385lb Blue Marlin! Congratulations!!!!

                       Caboholics Team 1 which placed #8 overall in Bisbee's Black & Blue

       Caboholics Fishing Team #1 - Lou, Pam, James, Maddie, not pictured - Lisa

Caboholics helping out after devastating Category 4 Odile Hurricane in Cabo San Lucas

 There is more to the Bisbee Family than this - a Familia Grande that helps Cabo San Lucas

      Author Rico Austin's marlin catch in 2003 in Cabo San Lucas, Baja Sur, Mexico
                   Also, got engaged to now wife Connie 2 days prior at Sol Mar
                     He caught the fish and the girl during same trip to Cabo!
        Someday he hopes to fish in the Bisbee Black & Blue Marlin Tourney

                                     Juanita - "Lady with a Leg!"    
          The next time I present Amiga Juanita, I hope it is with her new Prosthesis;

    HammerHead's Dockside Bar & Grille - first paying customers on August 31st, 2014;

           Left to Right:  HammerHead with Mick Jagger lips on wall,

        Rico with Cabo Cowboy Hat, Connie aka Ginger, Miss Tina & Smiling Mr. Don;

The S. S. Minnow Castaways of Gilligan's Island;  Left to Right: The Professor, Mary Ann, Gilligan, Ginger = Hot, Thurston Howell III, Mrs. Howell aka Lovey, The Skipper;

                                                          All on  Gilligan's Isle

  BONANZA of the Cartwright Family;  Left to Right: Ben - Lorne Greene; 

Adam - Pernell Roberts;  Little Joe - Michael Landon;  Hoss - Dan Blocker; and Horses

                        Not pictured: Hop Sing - Victor Sen Yung

    In Visalia, CA for roller derby, Rico with the V-Town Derby Dames - Rough & Hot Skaters!

     Rico's favorite V-Town Derby Dames:   They had a free ticket waiting for me at Will Call!

          Left to Right: Pyro Princess #911;  Rico;  GymNasty #9975;   Busty Chops #36D

          I tried to get Busty Chops to change her number to 38D;  Great, Fun Derby Girls!

Roller Party, Left to Right: Chris - Coach of V-Town Derby Dames & Derby Darlings;

Author Rico,  Manager of Roller Towne - Jesse;  Waitress Girl - didn't get her name or #! 

      The V-Town Derby Dames & Darlings want to wish You a very Merry Christmas 2014!

    V-Town Derby Dames & Derby Darlings - What a Hot Group of Skatin' Mommas!

Compadres & Amigas,

As I traveled through Alaska this last week, I decided to dig up this Blog on my last visit to the Great State just two years earlier as a reminder of how some things change and others remain the same.  Please enjoy!

 Another great month of Summer has gained on us and where better to be than in the wild of Alaska and taking in the beauty of Central and Southwest Idaho and then one more crazy night in Vegas.

Unfortunately, there has also been tragedy and lunatics abounding again in the state of Colorado of which we will discuss later in the Blog.  And lastly we will cover the statue of Joe Paterno aka JoePa (literally & figuratively).

4th of July, our nation’s birthday I spent the evening prior in my hometown of Marsing, IDAHO with my mother, wife, brother, his girlfriend, niece and nephews.  The fireworks were incredible as seen coming off the reflection of the Snake River into the dark of the sky.  Marsing, ID is the home of a very special young man and Boise State University football player – Shea McClellin that once lived off Chicken Dinner Road on a 20 acre farm became the highest drafted Idaho-born player from Boise State as he was chosen in the first round by the Chicago Bears. 

Next morning on the 4th of July we left beautiful downtown Marsing after I paid my respects to the Marsing street I was raised on, “Canal Street” and headed north for McCall, Idaho aka (ski town USA) as there is the crystal clear, blue Payette Lake that resembles Lake Tahoe clarity and sereneness.    Boise Amigos Kory, Michelle, Rich & Rhonda invited us for a memorable and laughter filled 4th;   Exactly 25 years to the date of the famous incident at the Yacht Club as mentioned in the epic, award winning novel, Rico was invited back this time for a book signing on the famous deck that overlooks the gorgeous lake with fireworks galore.  This is one of the most beautiful settings of which YOU will ever be able to view a firework show second to none (Disneyland comes close.)

Time to move on along near the 45th parallel to Red Fish Lake and then into Sun Valley / Ketchum ID area.  If You have ever visited the Sun Valley area in the Summer time you would never question why Ernest Hemingway aka Papa made this is final home.  If You ever make it to Ketchum a trip is not full without a stop at Whiskey Jacques on Main St. where Brent, Mark, Dave or Cody will greet You will a beer and a smile (order may be reversed.)  Again, another memorable book signing while the rambling, rolling, grooving, good times music played by the Musketeer Gripweed band helped keep the bookworms in rhythm.

Oprah Book Club 2.0 has begun to shake the literary world once again and we’re awaiting the phone call to arrive in Chicago to talk about why Oprah just has to recommend “My Bad Tequila” to her fans.  I do hope it is during football season so that Oprah can take me to the Bears game and then we’ll meet up with Shea McClellin and show Ms. Winfrey how a couple of Idaho and former Boise State Football players party with Tequila.

“Dirty Tequila” is a different animal of Tequila than I have ever tasted thanks to co-owners and entrepreneurs George & Corbin of the greater Phoenix area.  The best way to describe it is:  “Tequila perfected!  It starts with 110 proof blue agave tequila and with the addition of natural and artificial flavors and sweeteners, including agave nectar, the result is a uniquely smooth delicious tequila drink that will not leave your throat burning.  You can sip this tequila chilled neat, on the rocks, or mixed with your favorite tequila cocktails to add a little extra flavor to the mix.”   Should be available in several different markets by August 1st, 2012; but guess what?  I have already tried it at a “Dirty Tequila” party on the water at Lake Pleasant and man is it great tasting.  For a few fun pictures of the fiesta continue reading and at the end of the Blog – there they be.  There was even the Son of Elvis present:  have You heard the story of John Smith the DNA positively tested son of the Rock n Roll Great, Elvis Presley?  Well, he is alive and living well somewhere in Cave Creek, Arizona with his lovely wife Lisa.  There may be a book deal in the works for an Amigo that You may have heard of.  We’ll keep You posted as the story progresses.

The final day of the British Open was anything but ho-hum.  At the start of the round Adam Scott with the world renowned caddy Steve Williams led the field by 4 shots and still led the field with 4 shots with only 4 holes to play.  On the 15th hole things began to unravel for the Aussie and his Aussie caddy as he bogeyed the 15th, 16th, 17th and needed to save par with a makeable 7 foot putt and bogey again.  Meanwhile back on the course South African Ernie Els was busy stocking away birdie after birdie and yes, birdies the 18th hole.  While Els awaited his fate as the last twosome of Scott and McDowell played the 18th hole the world watched the heartbreaking collapse of Adam Scott.  While watching I could not help but think of another Australian golfer that came so close but was denied time and time again – Mr. Greg Norman (one of my favorite all-time golfers).   Well Ernie again won the British Open exactly 10 years and a day to his last win of the Open.

Now You may be asking, what happened to Tiger Woods?  Yes, Amigos of the golfing world Tiger collapsed as well, faltering in the last few holes except for birdie on the 18th.   The truth is I don’t care about Tiger Woods as I am not a fan, yes I will admit he is a good golfer; however, as a human being I have had little to no respect for this guy for many years and here is the rest of the story as quoted by Paul Harvey.  Tiger Woods was the only major golfing personality that did not attend Payne Stewart’s funeral in 1999.  He felt that it was more important that he get ready to play and try to win the tournament on Thursday.   I remember seeing a picture of all the great golfing professionals standing together saddened by the departure of their close golfing amigo and Tiger Woods is missing from the picture with a story telling of Eldrick (Tiger) Woods believing that it was more important to concentrate on his golfing and guess who won – yes, tigger won it.  I kept that newspaper picture clipping on my refrigerator door for over a year as a reminder of why I would not get caught on in tiggermania or as I think of it “total selfishness.”    There is also the case of when he (Tiger) did not go to honor Jackie Robinson after he'd won the Masters  -  he was on vacation, he had no excuse not to go -- and then tried to defend his decision.  He later apologized to Rachel Robinson but the harm had been done.  Tiger needs to learn about character about life and about honesty and integrity.  I am surprised that he still has any sponsors left after the humiliation he has bestowed upon his family and friends including the quick dismissal of close confidant and caddy – Steve Williams who stayed quiet and loyal throughout the entire sex scandal.  Woods may have apologized to lots of people or collateral as he might call and think of them; but, He will never be able to apologize to one of Golfer’s Greatest Statesmen and Characters – Mr. Payne Stewart RIP.  

Now for the not so fun news of the crazy fuc_s  that want to kill and maim and hurt innocent children, women and men.  Aurora, Colorado is the latest town to undergo a tragic ending by lunatic James Holmes at the Black Knight Batman midnight showing.  Poor Colorado has had its share of dumbasses, stupid fuc- s and lunatics including the Columbine School students and killers Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold and a rapist who was visiting Vail, professional basketball player Kobe Bryant.  Lucky for Colorado, Kobe does not live in the state but the citizens of Los Angeles have to claim him.   All four of these individuals will not / did not get their deserved and correct punishment.   Public hangings would definitely make a person reconsider their motives, their planned killings, their rapes before carrying out such atrocities.  We the public have paid for Harris and Klebold and will most likely pay to house Holmes for many years in a solitary confined area away from the other prisoners of whom may be offered cigarettes, money or bitches to off Holmes.   We did not have to pay for Bryant, he did that on his own by offering and paying a substantial amount of NBA money to the victim to spare her of explicit testimony.  Kobe even bought his wife an extra large diamond ring to satisfy her anger and disappointment in a relationship that was founded on lies, adultery and betrayal.

To all the families and friends of the Aurora shooting, my deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers.  To Holmes and all the other crazy fuc-s scattered throughout the world such as Tucson, Norway, Virginia, Oklahoma, Iowa, California, Iran, Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq:   We will survive and you will not Break our Spirit,  Love and Pursuit of Continuous Freedom.

“The statue of Joe Paterno, Penn State's late, disgraced former football coach, has been taken down, after university officials announced early Sunday their decision to remove it.

‘I now believe that, contrary to its original intention, coach Paterno's statue has become a source of division and an obstacle to healing in our university and beyond,’ Penn State president Rodney Erickson said in a statement. ‘I believe that, were it to remain, the statue will be a recurring wound to the multitude of individuals across the nation and beyond who have been the victims of child abuse.’

The decision comes on the heels of a damning 267-page report by former FBI Director Louis Freeh--which concluded Paterno concealed information about former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse of underage boys--and a day before the NCAA announces sanctions against the school and its football program.” – YAHOO News!

Early this Sunday morning, a blue quilted moving blanket was placed over Paterno’s statued head of the 7 foot tall, 900 pound statue which had been erected in 2001 at Beaver Stadium on the State College, Pa., campus.  This same day July 22nd, 2012 the statue was airlifted via forklift and placed in an unnamed secure storage unit where it may be the winning bid for an upcoming Storage Wars televised segment.  In case some of You are familiar with Penn State but not Storage Wars it is a reality show on A&E Network and features auctioneers Dan Dotson and Laura Dotson, as well as auction hunters Barry Weiss (my favorite), Dave Hester, Darrell Sheets and the team of Jarrod Schulz and Brandi Passante.  Executive Producer and Creator Thom Beers serves as the off-screen narrator.  And that is all I am going to say about that except that Penn State finally has some balls and did the right thing so that the abused victims, their families and the surrounding community can start to heal.  One more thing, give Penn State Football the “Death Penalty” for at least one year and start the program anew.  How deep and how many layers beneath the truth surface did the cover up go?   How many players and other coaches knew what took place in the locker room, behind the bleachers and in the closed, darkened  classrooms as well as Sandusky’s family home?   Yes, there are still many questions of which we and more importantly the many victims will never learn the answers to.   Yes, Penn State Football and the University has not only been tarnished but has an evil taboo that will take perhaps decades or even longer before its brand is once again one to be proud of.    I feel for my Amigas and Amigos that have graduated from Penn State because it is currently not something that YOU want sticking out in a resume and during that interview You are asked, “So what do You think of Joe Paterno?” or “Are You a huge fan of the Nittany Lions Football program?”  One thing is clear, I love College Football and have cheered for Penn State in games past; but, children’s’ lives being protected and not being ruined is far more important to this Sports Fan and I am certain it is for most adult persons in this Mega World we live in and share with our Fellow Man or Woman.

Now to end this Blog on a great note where else to end the trip other than the last frontier Alaska.   There is an incredible place that serves the best Grandes and Mexican Food in the town of Anchorage since 1972 – Pancho’s Villa Mexican Restaurant owned by Carlos & Ricardo with Dawnarita serving as manager and helping Carlos serve up tasty Margaritas mixed with Jimador, Cazadores, Patron, Tres Generaciones and Corralejo Tequilas.    A fun crowd showed up for the “My Bad Tequila” book signing including Jimmy Moose (yes, that is his real name) who moved to Alaska some twenty to thirty some odd years ago because of his name and to escape where he came from – Pittsburgh or Cleveland or Erie or some city that was near a lake, river or canal.   Jimmy knew that a better life awaited him in the cold north because of his last name and he followed his calling and has been content in Alaska for all these many years as has Kim, Donna, Leonard and dozens of other Anchoragites.  Each of them gave me the Eskimo welcome and told me I could stay at their igloos anytime except when it gets very warm.

I traveled to Wasilla but did not see the Sarah Palin the former governor or Bristol or the little guy that helped trip up the last presidential election because of young Bristol Palin getting pregnant out of wedlock.    Who cares if the Republican Vice President Nominee’s daughter did get knocked up?  What should have it mattered?  You are right, it should not have mattered, but the media had a field day with it as did the opposition.  I believe Bristol now has a reality show called “Bristol Palin, Life’s a Tripp” which is the name of her son.   I do wish Sarah would have finished her Governorship with Alaska as she was elected by the people of that great state to serve, but book deals and television appearances seemed to be much more fun and liberating than running the largest State in the United States.   I did lose a great deal of respect for Ms. Palin for not finishing her term and as I traveled around the State, I found that several Alaskans held the same sentiments as an Arizonan.

I have to admit I wanted John McCain to become our new President because I felt if ever a person deserved to be our leader it was McCain who served our Great Nation, who was a Prisoner of War, who is a Businessman, a true and honest American but it was not to be.   The handlers of McCain did not let John McCain be the Man and the Maverick of which we knew him to be as he served in Arizona.  I try to stay away from Politics but it is an election year and I believe I can look at the candidates unbiased as I was once a Democrat, I was once a Republican and now I am an Independent.   I have never voted strictly along party lines and wish that most individuals would not, but I know from polls and from what I see in the media most people vote along their party lines and nothing else in taken into account.   In 2008, I believed Hillary Clinton would be a good choice, I believed Obama and in his change, but I was an Arizonan and knew the many good and honorable things that John McCain had done and I voted as such. 

Before YOU read any further I ask that each of YOU be open-minded to continue to read my Blog in the future whether or not YOU agree with my point of view.  This is what makes America so great, it is the Freedom of Choice and the Choice to Agree or to Disagree.  I welcome any comments in disagreement or agreement and will post them all as long as the posts / comments do not personally attack an individual or a group.  That being said, let us continue to read and write.

This year I wish Hillary Clinton would have the opportunity to run on the Democratic ticket as I have lost all respect for Barack Hussein Obama for several reasons:  (1) Never taking the blame for anything these past 4 years.  Obama asked to be elected and the people answered his wish.  Once in office Obama blamed the past administration for everything, “Bush did this, Bush did that.”   I look at the Office of a new President of the United States as a new, fresh CEO taking over the reins of a company in trouble and turning the company around.  The new CEO never mentions the Old or Past Administration, he or she just leads the company toward new goals, new profits and does what she or he promised.    (2)  Obama told us how he would bring change, how he would bring the parties closer together, how he would be non-partisan.   The only thing that has changed is that I like You are worse off than we were 4 years ago before Obama took control of the White House.   (3) Vacations, galore at the expense of the taxpayers – You & I are footing the bill as Obama, Michelle and their two daughters flit about the country and the world.  (4)  Constant campaigning for another term rather than concentrating on the poor economy and the dismal job market.   Barack Hussein Obama told us that the economy is much better even though there are still hundreds of thousands of Americans out of work.   I am fortunate to be working, but tell the multitudes that are not working or who have lost their homes that the economy is good is like getting personally and physically slapped by the President himself.   (5) The majority of the people told Obama that they did not want Government controlled Health Care but he believes he knows better for us and pushed it anyway.   (6) Immigration issue has had a band aid put on it and now the policies in place are even more controversial than before.  (7)  There are many other reasons, but my intention is not to run Obama into the ground but for us to look at perhaps a new solution - WE the PEOPLE of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA need a Businessman or Businesswoman more than ever to help US become a Global Leader once again and restore OUR GREAT COUNTRY to where it was during the Reagan Administration.   WE need to gain OUR Respect back from Foreign Countries and WE need to help show OUR YOUNG what it means to be PROUD AMERICANS.    Vote not for Color,  Vote not for Religion,  Vote not for Party,  BUT PLEASE Vote for Leadership, Vote for Freedom, Vote for Positive Change, Vote for a Better America and VOTE!

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Dwight Yoakam in concert at Historic Fox Theatre in Tucson!

My Amigo Abby Cady's shadow is in the picture wearing his U of A Wildcats Cap!

Robin Williams RIP in one of my favorite movies, Mrs. Doubtfire!   Rest in Peace on Ork!

Parrot Grande Weekend at Tapatio Cliffs at Pointe Hilton in Phoenix, Arizona;

Pictured Clockwise from Top Left to Right:  Gordie RIP with a Cabo Wabo Cowboy hat & Cabo Wabo Tequila, Boise State Broncos Logo, Alice Cooper, more Cabo Wabo Tequila, Amigos Kelly McGuire &  Mexico Mark Mulligan, Blue Monkey & Justin Bieber & Blue ELVIS aka Writer / Author Rico Austin, Amigo Sam Rainwater, Blu Kaboy Bobblehead Doll & epic, best selling, award winning My Bad Tequila & In the Shadow of ELVIS, Perils of a Ghostwriter

Amigo Grant Gardner, owner of El Capitan Mexican Grill in Flagstaff, Arizona with his personal autographed copy of My Bad Tequila while  Author / Writer / Tequila drinking Gringo Extraordinaire Rico Austin shows off the El Capitan Menu!

  Oooh, I see two of my Favorites:   Pacifico Beer & Azunia Tequila at El Capitan in Flagstaff!

I love this Logo, the food & the Tequila at El Capitan - Fresh Mexican Grill in Flagstaff, AZ!

    Lost photo of Author / Writer Rico Austin #29 Boise State Bronco jersey in 1985!

            Boise State Mania Fanatics getting ready for some Bronco Football!!!
  Blu Kaboy, Rich Collins, Elf, Rico Austin, Michel Bourgeau at Sam Boyd Stadium!

   Boise State Bronco Football Amigos Steve Elliott and Rico Austin on Blue Turf in Idaho!

Coach Chris "Pete" Petersen and Blue ELVIS aka Rico Austin at MAACO Bowl in 2012  during a happier time;  Good Luck Coach Pete at University of Washington Huskies!

           Boise State University Football Team 1985 - last year of the Green Turf;

     Author / Writer Rico Austin seated in bottom row, 2nd from right #29!

The Blue ELVI aka Rico Austin & Rich Collins & Blu Kaboy aka Emilio after another victory!

     Ironically, this is the Boise State vs. University of Washington MAACO Bowl 

which was Coach Chris Petersen's last Bowl game with BSU, now with U of Washington

Even Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus travel from the North Pole to cheer on the Broncos!

http://annettesnyder.blogspot.com/2014/03/rico-austins-private-idaho.html

This is copied from Annette Snyder's Blog "Fifty Authors from Fifty States" as written by guest blogger and author Rico Austin.  The website above is to the direct site and original posting by Annette Snyder on March 23rd.

I was thrilled to be chosen to represent Arizona last year, 2013 in the Fifty Authors from Fifty States Blog as it has been my home on and off for the last 23 years; but, I am truly honored to have been given the nod to represent Idaho where I lived life to the fullest of my first 30 years. 

My own private Idaho is not based upon the 1991 American independent drama film, but of my experiences while growing up in a community and state of sparse population, but abundant with endless adventures for my four younger brothers, numerous cousins and me.

I was born and raised in Southwest Idaho, along the banks of the Snake River and couldn’t wait to find my own way. This part of the state is a farming mecca with never ending fields of potatoes, corn, hops and wheat bordered by orchards of fruit bearing cherries, apples, pears, plums and the most round peaches.  As you drive through the countless trees, you’ll pass through vineyards of glorious grapes that become some of the finest wines of North America such as those grown and bottled at Ste. Chapelle, Idaho’s largest winery just across the river from my small hometown of Marsing, population 801.  When I graduated high school there in the mid 70s the population was 510; others and I have left, but we have been replaced by those seeking a more tranquil life and peaceful, serene views of the winding Snake River and of the local landmark of Lizard Butte.

While still in Southwestern Idaho, we have to pay homage to the capital city of Boise, located in the high desert area about 40 miles from Marsing, (once the center of my world) is a tree lined valley of the Boise River, a distinct landmark for the early French fur trappers and traders which originally named this area, “La riviere boisee,’ which translated means, “the wooded river.”  Boise is the largest city and metropolitan area between Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah and is home to Boise State University, the largest university in the state.  BSU Broncos have the famed Smurf Turf aka the Blue Field of Football and have been nationally ranked in Football and in Basketball.  I studied at Boise State while playing football and it is here that my first, bestselling novel and winner of 14 awards, “My Bad Tequila” began during a Spring Break trip from BSU to San Carlos, Mexico, gone heavily awry. This is the story of that adventurous, journey of mystery which spans 30 years of the main character’s life.  My favorite line from the book is, “You’ll see the true reflection of me when the tequila bottle is empty,” I shouted out to the wind as I tossed the sad, angry, bottle-shaped mirror to the sea.

Growing up I loved camping, rafting, hiking, boating and fishing in the Salmon River Mountain Range, Owyhee Mountains and the Teton Range that are part of the Rocky Mountains of North America.  Exploring my
state was high upon my list, almost as high as the elevation of these ranges where vast mother lodes of gold and
silver have been mined; but, still veins await discovery.  One of my favorite places to camp and walk the outdoors was in the Sawtooth Mountains on the south central part of the state where hundreds of lakes were created by by vanished alpine glaciers. The largest of these lakes being Redfish Lake, Stanley Lake and Sawtooth Lake of which many a trout have been pulled and served up as the main course of a delicious campfire meal.  Some of you may have heard of a place named Sun Valley, Idaho and/or the neighboring town of Ketchum, a skiers dream and home of former Olympic Gold Medalist,  Picabo Street.  She won gold medals in super G at the 1998 Winter Olympics and in downhill at 1996 World Championships.  She also won the World Cup downhill season titles in 1995 and 1996, the first American woman to do so.  

Street was inducted into the National Ski Hall of Fame in 2004.  Sun Valley is also the final resting place of Ernest Hemingway, one of the greatest American Writers, who too loved the Idaho outdoors and the adventures that were awaiting him.

There are so many numerous places of natural beauty within the State of Idaho, from the top of the panhandle with the towns of Sandpoint and Coeur d’Alene hosting the lakes of Pend Oreille and Coeur d’Alene with its famous floating green where golfers from around the world test their skill and swing.  The
University of Idaho, home of the Vandals is located in nearby Moscow, next to the Washington border.  In Central Idaho is where Ski Town USA aka McCall is located, with the Payette Lake for water skiers being surrounded by the town and Brundage Mountain on the outskirts of town for the snow skiers.  McCall is mentioned in two of my books, each having a story that connects the reader to this place of the beauty and my favorite town within the borders of Idaho.  An in-depth look at Idaho through the towns of McCall and Marsing are shared in the biography / memoir telling the true story of how and when I met the legitimate, illegitimate son of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Mr. Elvis Presley.  You will read of all the trials and tribulations of ghostwriting, John Dennis Smith’s epic and incredible mystery of being adopted and discovering his birthright.  This is his journey of finding out WHO his birth mother and father really were.  

This too, is of my adventure, trying to get the full story documented, written and published for the world to read of this incredible, well kept secret of over five decades.

As we finish our travels to the eastern part of the state we have Pocatello which is home to one of the three state universities, Idaho State University and the Bengals mascot.  From Idaho Falls, you can see the towering Tetons in the background heading northeast to the entry of Yellowstone National Park by way of West Yellowstone, another picturesque spot in the very diverse state of Idaho that is made up of pure evergreen and aspen forests of wilderness with untamed rivers flowing through the rugged landscape. When visiting this unique place on Earth with breath taking views of Hells Canyon, Shoshone Falls, Craters of the Moon, River of No Return, Shoshone Indian Ice Caves and the Bruneau Sand Dunes, there are three things you do not want to forget:  a camera to capture the beauty, a fishing pole to cast into the lakes and rivers, and a pen to encompass your thoughts as you see what Lewis and Clark first beheld in my own private Idaho. 

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 Entering Eastern Idaho from the Utah border on the Interstate

  Hells Canyon with the Snake River

St. Chapelle Winery - owned by Symms Fruit Ranches near Marsing, Idaho on Sunny Slope

  Lizard Butte - Easter Morning Ritual each & every year!Winding, long, Snake River at beautiful Marsing, Idaho;   This is the area where Author Rico Austin was raised, worked, went to school & learned to swim with 4 brothers & numerous cousins. 

  ARIZONA Is Where I Live is Rico's only Children's Book!

                                           Downtown Boise, Idaho

 Sawtooth Mountains - near Stanley  & Sun Valley, Idaho

    Author Rico Austin in 1985 during Summer Double Days of Football on the Boise State University Turf - last year of Green Turf before the Blue Smurf Turf - his practice jersey was #14 and Game Day Jersey #29 which was the same number that his Amigo Rick Woods of Steeler Fame wore when BSU won the Division I AA National Championship in 1980;   Boise State began as a Junior College and at one time had a 31 Game Winning Streak under Coach Lyle Smith. Boise won thirteen conference titles in football under Smith and the NJCAA National Football Championship in 1958.  Smith's final record is 156–26–6 

Shoshone Falls just east of Twin Falls where Evel Knievel made his attempted jump over the Snake River Canyon on September 8, 1974.

Bruneau Dunes State Park - Southwest Idaho

Author Rico Austin at BSU Blue Turf with 3 of the 4 original, famous BLUE ELVI or BLUE ELVISES!  The four soldiers made a pact when in Iraq that when they returned to their home in Boise, ID that they would have Elvis outfits made and attend home football games at Boise State University.   Johnny Vogt - pictured far right, loaned his costume to Rico Austin to wear in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas MAACO Bowl on December 22, 2012.   Boise State kicked a 27-yard field goal with 1:16 left in the game to defeat Washington 28–26 to win their third consecutive Maaco Bowl Las Vegas game.

Summer time, summer time is here, just a couple of days after the Solstice which is an astronomical event that occurs twice each year as the Sun reaches its highest or lowest excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere.

Hey, sorry to start the informational learning so quickly into the Blog, just thought I’d throw a little surprise in there as usually I start out with a Hola Amigas & Amigos or Que Pasan Compadres.  Nope, this time, straight to the learning curve of life.  If you already knew about the Solstice, I’ll guarantee that You won’t know anything or everything about our other three subjects that we’re gonna cover, maybe more if we get sidetracked and you know with Tequila drinking Uncle Rico that is very possible.

Okay, let’s see we’ve got Summer introductions finished, now let’s visit a cool place that I discovered last week in WYOMING! 

Some of us including myself travel many different parts of the country and that is what makes our employment fun at times and sometimes difficult, as we’re away from loved ones on the road more than most of the population.

Every once in awhile we’ll stumble upon a town that is quite unique and that we feel that we are a part of or think to ourselves, “man, I wouldn’t mind hangin’ here for a couple of weeks, looks like a cool place.”

Well, I had the opportunity to travel through Wyoming last week and while the state is not the most beautiful state in the Union, it does have its moments;   Yellowstone, Laramie, Cody and now another unique town that I discovered as I drove down the highway of life which landed me in Buffalo, Wyoming.   Hell, I even like the name of this town!

I hope YOU enjoy the pictures at the end of this Blog as I felt this town deserved a little more than just a drive by.  Would have loved to spend the night, but got here too early in the day, so onto Billings, Montana I drove, all the  while thinking about this town where the Population is almost as high as the Elevation with the Bighorn Mountains in the Background.   You’ll see what I mean!

The Beautiful Downtown of Buffalo, WY which is also their official mascot and their state flag is of a Buffalo.  Didn’t see any, but loads of antelope and saw a few deer – in fact one ran across the road in front of me into the KOA camp and I got a shot (camera shot so don’t get too excited) of it.   The inside of the Occidental Hotel had animal trophies galore.   But I assure YOU, no animals were harmed during this excursion and the only time I carry a gun is when I’m in Los Angeles or Seattle or Denver or Albuquerque and definitely in Chicago – home of the Mobsters and Corrupt Politicians, uh where again did Barack Hussein Obama say he was from? Let’s see Indonesia and Chicago! Okay, I will not go there – don’t want to be labeled a birther or son of a bitcher or …….

Speaking of Southern California, I stumbled upon an Air Museum that I had no idea existed, March Field Air Museum at 22550 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518 of which you’ll be able to see it, just off the 215 Freeway. www.marchfield.org

Actually I saw this off the freeway as I was headed South from Riverside area towards Temecula, a little town called Perris, California.  So I took the off ramp, paid my $10.00 very reasonable admission and was welcomed by the nicest gentleman who just happens to be a former Navigator in the Royal Air Force serving in World War II. Mr. Ken Wright, an English Bloke was a B-17 Combat Wingman and shared a very unique and interesting story with me.

Ken, we’re on a first name basis now, joined the Royal Air Force in Great Britain on December 8th, 1941.  Why does that date sound familiar or a bit peculiar – because that was exactly 1 day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor on the infamous 7th day of December 1941.  When Ken told me this, my first reaction was Wow! You joined in the fight for Freedom because of the attack in Hawaii of the USS Arizona and he replied in his British accent, “No, the 8th of December, 1941 was the day that I became 18 years of age and I could legally join the service.  I’m no mathematician, but that makes Ken 91 years young and counting and just in case some of you ladies are thinking, hey a handsome World War II hero is what I’ve been waiting for – not gonna happen. He is still married to his first bride Debra and they have some history together, so back off all You Old Maids and Young Senoritas! 

If you’re in the area and want to see some cool, ancient flying aviation equipment and planes this is your stop. They also have “Parties in an Airplane,” “Simulator Rides,” “Guided Docent Tours,” “Tram Tours,” and a Museum Gift Shop.  I swear I am not fabricating about the “Parties in an Airplane” as Ken Wright even verified that for me and a guy named Brian B. was present as well.  So get down to March Field and have a “Party in a Plane.”

Okay, now some uncover, secret agent news: “MEXICO Got Lucky” will be my next best selling book. The announcement came via www.vivasancarlos.mx/ on the Bulletin Board.  This is the true, incredible story of Lucky, a poodle mix that was stolen in San Carlos, Mexico and was held captive for over three months all the while the entire country was searching for Lucky to get the $26,000 peso reward. I hope to debut this book on Labor Day Weekend in English and it will later be translated into a Spanish language version for the Mexican population.  Go to Facebook and give “Mexico got Lucky” a like and be one of the first to read of this unbelievable journey of one dog and the man that roamed the streets of Mexico searching for his lost dog aka son. Don’t be surprised when Disney Pictures picks this up for an Oscar winning movie. https://www.facebook.com/MexicoGotLucky?fref=ts

In the words of the great Henry Ford, “The harder I work, the luckier I get.”


I seen some crazy ass sh-t this evening at Oakland Walmart - different world just 2 blocks away at Hilton Oakland Airport Hotel; Quick visit at Walmart, was propositioned by large gal in orange next to the car, she says, "You wanna hot tamale, I get it to you Louisiana style!" "Um, no thanks!" was my polite refusal as her eight year old daughter or niece is there listening and watching every word and move. Saw a theft, but the 2 greeters were busy chatting to each other, "Man I can't believe Homey got married! - first greeter to other greeter as thief and I walk out the door. "Yeah, that's fuc-ing crazy, can't believe it," says greeter number two to greeter number one as thief gets in a car waiting just outside the door. Then walking back to my car, get propositioned a 2nd time & I just chuckle while another dude lifts the chick in the orange onto the back of the car so she can sit while workin' it. Then I have to witness a guy peeing next to his car, guess he knew the bathroom in Walmart would be a little messy. Next a fender bender with two very nice, new expensive cars with chrome wheels (not original equipment) and finally witnesses, several different stories and I got in my car and drove slowly away, back to the Hilton I will stay while in Oakland! San Fran is wild, but not like this!

I wanna go back, there is some wild, unbelievable things happenin' at Walmart while I sit in my room with a lonely laptop that loves to have me tap on her letter keys until she writes "I Love YOU Rico Suave with the smoothest touch this side of the Mississippi." Okay, well ...... Amigo Julio Bermejo did give me a cool Alcatraz Tequila bottle last night. The tequila was 15 years old in that bottle, we (4 of us - Julio, Kern, Reggie & Rico) sipped on it and finally he poured the rest into a pitcher for margaritas since I was traveling by plane and would not be able to take a 1/2 bottle of good tequila through security! Thanks alot Bin Laden!

Yeah, now I know why the Oakland Raiders & Oakland Raiders Fans are thugs, they have to be to survive in Oakland, California across from the Bay - the step child of San Francisco, California! I'm sure glad that this Hilton is barricaded up like a cartel king pin's hacienda to keep the rest of Oakland out! Sorry for the cruelty Oakland, but I've witnessed your fans at our Arizona Cardinals games and it ain't pretty, but I do love Jack London Square & Jackie's book - Fang and Amigo, Hero Pat Tillman RIP grew up just down the road in San Jose, California!

Oh, & one more thing - another guest with pretty far-out clothing & I am being kind, has his book in his hand called, "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome." I kid you knot!

Thought I was safe here at Hilton, turns out some locals are having a wedding & reception (of which I might add I was not invited) and a shooting broke out, heard the guy was marrying some other dude's Ho and that is all I know!

I can't tell the good guys from the bad guys, everyone looks "bad" in Raider ville! I was hoping those were firecrackers going off, but no sounds like more shooting and a couple more cops have arrived! Locked in my room with diet Dr. Pepper, wings & popcorn, I'm gonna wait this thing out!

With this all said, I do miss Jim Plunkett. James William "Jim" Plunkett (born December 5, 1947) is a former American football quarterback who played college football for Stanford University, where he won the Heisman Trophy, and professionally for three National Football League teams: the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. He led the Raiders to two Super Bowl victories (XV and XVIII). He is the only eligible quarterback to start (and win) two Super Bowls without being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

A curious quirk in Plunkett's career is that he never once played against the New England Patriots, the team that drafted him; he was injured early in 1985 and did not play in the Raiders' playoff run ending in a 27-20 Divisional Round loss to New England.

Currently, Plunkett does a post-game radio show of Raiders games, and is a co-host of several Raiders TV shows. Wish I could have ran into him while in Oakland instead of the characters at Walmart.

And lastly, how about that idiotic cannibalistic hombre from Uruguay? Luis Suarez should be living in Juarez a border town in Mexico where hoodlums, convicts and drug lords rule the city or perhaps he is the right country as his coach, team mates and countrymen of futbol (soccer) fans continue to idolize a biting animal. What makes this even worse is that Suarez has bit opponents not once, not twice, but now a record three times and his only punishment is that he is banned by FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) for several months, and that most of Uruguay as a country believe that Suarez really didn’t do anything that bad. If he was as good as the Urugauyans claim, then why not let his footballing do the talking, why must he cheat for any advantage and try to maim or hurt his worthy opponents. Luis Suarez now claims: I lost my balance and my face hit the player, hurting my teeth.  WoW!

Uruguay captain Diego Lugano has described Luis Suárez's four-month ban as an act of "barbarity" that breaches the player's human rights. Fifa suspended Suarez from all football-related activity until the end of October after he bit Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay's final group game on Tuesday, June 24th, 2014.  If FIFA would have wanted to do the right thing, Luis Suarez would never be allowed on a Soccer field again. Pete Rose never hurt anyone and was banned from Major League Baseball forever. How dishonorable now for the country of Uruguay that when mentioned, the first thing that comes to our minds is, “Isn’t that where that Hannibal the Cannibal character played futbol (soccer).View shared post

Saludos y Vayan con Dios,  

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Uncle Rico
Rico Austin
Author, Blogger, Tequila Connoisseur, Co-Songwriter, Part-time Movie Star, CEO, Amigo & One Righteous, Fun Dude - MY BAD TEQUILA

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