Beyond the Oyster Juice

Mad Joe in Mexico!

This was found in the middle of the big island's newspaper:

(image, Omaha.com)

That vintage Mad Gringo Logo Tee looks right at home, doesn't it?

Get that man a flag!

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The Power of Hawaiian Shirts

Glens Falls NY.

North of NYC by the Catskills.

Tropical Paradise.

Don't believe me? Look at this news story.

Bringing the fun back

Ken Tingley saw firsthand what the power of a bunch of Hawaiian shirts could do for the psyche. Smiling, happy people milling around downtown Glens Falls at the Hawaiian street party. Further proof that when you wear brightly colored tropical clothing it brightens your day.

I love it.

Mad Gringo is falling right behind Ken as he tries to market Glens Falls as the only tropical Island in upstate NY. Maybe it's time for a little name change too.

Glenulua Falls. Yep. I like it. 

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Wild Bill makes news

It's been a while. Almost 2 months but Wild Bill (a frequent contributor to Mad Gringo) made the news!

http://hamptonroads.com/node/471881

If I had abs like that I'm not sure I'd wear a Hawaiian Shirt unless I had to.

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Mad Gringos playing Volleyball

Last weekend was the 2nd Annual showing of the Mad Gringo Volleyballers at a fund raiser for our troops.

I am happy to report that the Mad Gringo's team held with tradition and consumed their first adult beverages before 8:30am and promptly lost their first two matches.

Although they did set a new scoring record - 37 points. In 4 games.

There is still one more XL t-shirt if someone wants it. (Mad Gim holding a drink while spiking a Volleyball - obviously the artist thinks highly of Gim's skills) Maybe next year they all get matching Hawaiian Shirts.

Enjoy!

Yes, it was early.

But that didn't stop them.

With smiles like those, what better way to start the day?

The boys smiles are nice too.

They should be since those pitchers are almost empty.

If you have an event that the Mad Gringo should be a part of (in spirit or in person) just drop a line.

I'll see what we can do.

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Mad Gringos at the Tropic of Cancer

IslandGirl is making me green with envy.

I'm attached to the computer for a few weeks, and she sends me this:

Don't I wish it were me holding on to that hand made flag pole. . .

Or lying on the white sands near this:

She ended her note with this:

"If we come back to civilization I have some more pictures for you."

Did you catch that? "If"???

Now if that isn't her inner Mad Gringo talking, I don't know what is!

Remember, wherever your Mad Gringo takes you - take pictures.

It keeps me going.

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When 7 is really about 5.5

(image from wikipedia)

What did you think I was talking about?

Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. Best beach in the Caribbean.

Planning the next Mad Gringo beach getaway. Any advice?

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A giant frog

Have you ever seen a 25 ton frog?

I haven't.

If you are in or around the Outer Banks on July 2nd or 3rd Peace Frogs is employing Team Sandtastic to build a 25 ton Peace Frogs Sand Sculpture to raise awareness of skin cancer.

Sand. Water. Sun.

The proceeds benefit the Outer Banks Hospital Cancer Center.

I'm in.

Wedding Sarongs

Marriage.

Mad Gringo is beyond the age where he was required to stand up in a zoot suit for the crowd, but he can vividly remember the whining noise that his wife made when she was forced to invest in an ill fitting bridesmaid dress. A dress that she would not be wearing again.

One and done, as we say.

(or is that when we're inventing blender drinks?)

Anyway, Mad Gringo put his Relaxation Research Institute to work and dug into our archives to show you that a fabulous wedding can produce happy bridesmaids with the Bubble Tea Adventure Sarong.

Check out these lovely pictures from Mad Martha's son's wedding!

A Bubble Tea Procession:

A closer look:

The Wedding Party!

Sniff. It brings back memories.

Just substitute 10 degree weather for the sunshine and it could have been a picture from my past.

Thank you for sharing Mad Martha! Good luck to your son and his beautiful bride!

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Virtual Beach Vacation?

(Photo from Reuters India)

Hot off the presses!

Save gas. Skip the airport. Go on vacation and get back in time for Scrubs re-runs.

Those clever Aussies have done it!

"No time for a vacation? Try a 30-minute virtual trip."

Sand on my feet? A little spray of water/ocean spray?

Sign me up.

It's like a power nap only better.

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Photo Contest Montage

The end is here for the first Mad Gringo Photo Contest.

Good stuff.

The categories:
1. in a hammock
2. at a baseball game
3. with your favorite bartender
4. playing golf
5. stalking Jimmy Buffett (or at least getting his autograph for MG)

Winners can come from any category.

1. In a hammock



(she missed the hammock)

2. At a Beisbol game


(no MG, just A-Rod striking out)

3. With your favorite bartender

(pre-hammock)

4. Playing Golf

(none submitted)

5. Stalking Jimmy Buffett



(yes, they are a pirates - born just a little too late)

6. The un-mentioned Freestyle Category





(yes, she's touching an old statue's buttox)

(not really submitted, these ladies just look like they're having fun)

And that was it! Great stuff. 
(Mad Jeff's picture keeps showing up because those women are just so beautiful. That, and I forgot about the picture when picking winners, so it makes me feel better and a smile at the same time)

Contest Winners announced in the newsletter.

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