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Great link from GMoney.
http://www.nytimes.com/packages/html/dining/20071128_TIKI_FEATURE/index.html
I want a pig roast. Now.
This photo is from the Beach Bum Berry blog. Spend some time there. Well worth it. He's the host of the History of Tiki on the NY Times link above.
Go slow.
Mad Gringo loves it when I see someone falling asleep in a meeting.
I think, "Yes! That's what I need to do too."
In Japan they call it "inemuri" and there are strict rules to how it's done.
I think Mr. Cheney did it right.
Go slow.
Mad Gringo asks, what could be better than a beach walk this morning?
A Beach Walk with Rox of course!
Beach Walks with Rox #538 - Boycott Need
Rox has been SO nice to include a plug for Mad Gringo. And doesn't she look great in the Sunrise Pareo?
I consider it my first commercial. Super Bowl? Hmm.
Enjoy - and let's join Rox in boycotting the word "need" for a week. Unless it relates to Mad Gringo Tropical Clothing.
Go Slow.
Many Mad Gringos heading to Key West lately.
Maybe that's where the retail store should be located. . .hmmm.
Wild Bill and Mad Ann headed down to Miami. Mad Ann to compete in a triathlon and Wild Bill to watch. (I fall into the "watch" category.
Mad Ann battled the field and her bicycle and finished! Pictoral proof here:
As if swimming over a mile, then bicycling 56 miles, then running 13.1 miles weren't hard enough, Ann had a pedal fall off her bike! She worked through it and finished strong. (That's me in the background of her running. Sunning myself in the Miami sunshine)
From Miami Bill and Ann headed to Key West where they passed some time at Captain Tony's Saloon who's motto was "All you need in life is a tremendous sex drive and a great ego. Brains don't mean a shit." Amen brother.
Photo proof here:
Wild Bill do be bad in that Blue Kahuna Hawaiian Shirt. Wait. . .is that a Mad Gringo business card on the wall there? Let's get a little closer. . .
It is! It is a Mad Gringo business card. Thanks Wild Bill!
Wait. . .and is that Wild Bill's baby picture?
Amazing.
It must mean that Wild Bill was hatched at Captain Tony's, moved to Virginia Beach where he "be bad" and then visits Captain Tony's to help ease Ann's pain after swimming, biking and running. To be good of course.
I love it!
Thanks to Wild Bill and Mad Ann for spreading the word on their travels. It helps.
Go slow.
Mad Gringo promises to protect your privacy.
Mad Gringo stuffed himself silly and fell asleep on the couch.
If I never make it to a full time life on the beach, I may spend my time trying to re-create that wonderful state of being - football on the TV, endless chatter from the kitchen, mouth open and mind wandering. . .
Yes. Mind wandering. That's why I'm writing this on Thanksgiving. Mad Gringo was jolted awake with the thought:
"I have a bunch of new stuff in the warehouse and people are starting to shop tomorrow."
It was more of a "Aughhh!My site's not updated!" thought, but you get the point.
I have some new shirts and re-prints of shirts from days gone by. I have some Flip Flops. Some Golf Caps. Some Big Floppy Bucket Hats. Some Boat Flags and Cantina Signs. Some Bottle openers and I've
arranged some Mad Gringo Gift Baskets.
I have whoozits and whatsits galore. (sorry, the kids just put on the Little Mermaid)
Actually, I've invented a Vacation Countdown tool that you can use to tell the world that you are going on vacation. (Mine is running in the right hand column)
All this stuff is just sitting around waiting to be discovered.
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Judging from the constant bombardment of Black Friday Shopping ads, in order to seprarate you from your dollars I need to have a big deal special running through the weekend.
So I will.
November 23-25th use this code and get 25% off EVERYTHING in the store AND a free Mad Gringo Flip Flop Keychain Bottle Opener. The one thing I haven't gotten on my site yet.
6C1AAAE949 (expired 11/25/2007 - sign up for Mad Gringo's Newsletter for more deals)
I know that 25% is too much to offer but I can't help it. I want you to buy gifts for people that don't know Mad Gringo. If you think it's too much, let me know and I will figure out how to charge you full
price.
It's the least I can do.
Vaya lente.
FYI
If you have a Hawaiian shirt and happen to be in Baton Rouge, LA this weekend (Nov. 24th) you can get into the LSU Women's Volleyball game for free.
Who's got your back?
Alas, Mad Gringo will not be there.
Just remember that whenever 2 or more Mad Gringo shirts are gathered that I'm with you in spirit.
Go slow.
Mad Gringo loves to read good news.
Loves it even more when the words "Hawaiian" and "Shirt" are used.
(photo: Mike Maple, The Commercial Appeal)
Sculptor John McIntire donated his collection of 700 Hawaiian Shirts to his alma mater, the Memphis College of Art.
700. That's a lot.
I wonder if there were any Mad Gringo shirts in there? I'll have to dig into that.
In the between time, Mad Gringo is nominating Mr. McIntire for the Go Slow Award!
I wonder if he'll be ok with the prize if he wins it?
It's a Hawaiian shirt.
Go slow.
Mad Gringo has some friends (don't act so suprised) and these folks are headed to sail in Tortola for a week.
Deep sigh.
Reminded me of this great video I saw that featured the Soggy Dollar Bar and Sidney's Peace and Love in Jost Van Dyke.
A good way to spend 5 minutes.
They promise to leave some Mad Gringo swag behind. If you get there make sure to take a picture by it and send a copy to me.
Next up - geocaching. IslandGirl will lead that charge.
Go slow.
You know someone that could use a little beach therapy, don't you?
Mad Gringo has the cure.
A slightly bizarre grouping of Mad Gringo merchandise that is guaranteed to put a smile on their face.
Yes. Guaranteed. Even Todd in Network Security.
It's probably hard to see everything in this picture, but believe me - you'll be impressed.
For starters it all comes in a galvanized steel bucket. That's important because it will hold the beer later.
Package "Grande" contains:
1 Official Mad Gringo Go Slow shirt. You choose the pattern.
1 Pair of Mad Gringo Flip Flops
1 Boat Flag. You choose color. or Mad Gringo Tee. I don't care.
1 Mad Gringo Golf Hat or Floppy Beach Hat. Choose color.
1 Bottle of Rocky Mountain Sunscreen with a carbiner clip to attach to your belt.
1 Mad Gringo Flip Flop Bottle Opener Keychain. Choose color.
1 Beer bucket. Can also hold a small palm tree. Very small.
All for just $89 + shipping. Amazing.
If the "Grande" is too much to give one lonely soul, you might spend a little less and give the:
Package "Mediano" which contains:
1 Official Mad Gringo Full Size Sarong and one Mini Sarong. You choose the pattern.
1 Pair of Mad Gringo Flip Flops
1 Boat Flag. You choose color. or Mad Gringo Tee. I don't care.
1 Mad Gringo Golf Hat or Floppy Beach Hat. Choose color.
1 Bottle of Rocky Mountain Sunscreen with a carbiner clip to attach to your belt.
1 Mad Gringo Flip Flop Bottle Opener Keychain. Choose color.
1 Beer bucket. Can also hold a small palm tree. Very small.
Invest only $69 + shipping. Operators standing by.
And if that is still too much, Mad Gringo understands. Sometimes you just want to kiss up. Try this:
Package "Pequeno", which contains:
1 Official Mad Gringo Tee. You choose which one. (or a boat flag, no matter)
1 Pair of Mad Gringo Flip Flops
1 Mad Gringo Golf Hat or Floppy Beach Hat. Choose color.
1 Bottle of Rocky Mountain Sunscreen with a carbiner clip to attach to your belt.
1 Mad Gringo Flip Flop Bottle Opener Keychain. Choose color.
1 Beer bucket. Can also hold a small palm tree. Very small.
Only $49 + shipping. Mad Gringo is truly Mad.
Each Beach Gift Basket includes a few bumper stickers too.
I promise to have these up on the website this weekend. I'll include a picture of beer in the beer bucket to show you how to use it.
In case you get confused.
Go slow. Ho, ho, ho.
Mad Gringo just put this up on the official website. But it's hidden.
(not really, but people look harder for things when you tell them they can't find it)
We don't have the answer, but let Mad Gringo inspire you with a few pictures. Mad Lulu makes everything look good.
First up, the Knot in Front.
Step 1: Start with the Sarong across your back with the ends pulled up in front of you. Instead of grabbing the corners, bunch the fabric into thin rolls just in front of your chest.
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Step 2: Take those two handfuls and tie a quick knot nice and snug right in the middle.
Step 3: Smooth out the extra fabric and drape one end over the opening in the fabric.
Simple. Classic. Takes less than 10 seconds. I timed it.
Once you have the well named Knot in Front down, you might be ready for the High Neck Style.
(yes, I named them myself)
Step 1: Start with the Sarong held across your back and under your arms. This time, grab the top ends and pull one end all the way across your chest.
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Step 2: Take the other end and pull it across so that both ends are wrapped across your chest and up around your neck.
Step 3: Tie the ends in a knot behind your head and straighten the fabric around your body.
This one takes a little longer to pull off because of the knot behind your head. Maybe 20 seconds.
Piece of cake, right?
Wait, Mad Gringo has more.
This one I call the Fancy Neckline Twist. Because it has a fancy neckline twist.
Step 1: Start with the sarong at your back and up under your arms. Take hold of the ends out in front of your body
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Step 2: Take the ends in your hands and cross them once in front of your body.
Step 3: Take the crossed ends and cross them again. Now you have the start of a Fancy Neck Twist.
Step 4: Take the ends and tie them behind your neck. Smooth the sarong across your front and you're on your way. Stylin'. Profilin'. Strollin' to the beat.
Not enough?
Last one here. How about the Mad Gringo Side Strap?
Step 1: Start with the sarong across your back and under the arms. Just like last time, except take one end and wrap it completely across your chest and leave the top end out for future a future knot.
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Step 2: Take the other end and wrap it across the opposite shoulder. Either you are a yogini or you have to have a friend help you here, but you get those two ends together and make a knot. A fabulous looking over the shoulder dress that won't blow away or look out of place in a restaurant.
Does that give you some ideas? Check out our sarong collection. We didn't even get into the skirt wraps or the fabulous head wraps.
Another time. Another time.
If you have other ways of wearing a sarong and aren't camera shy, send pictures!
Go slow.
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