Jamming with the Welkers

I went over to Steve Welker to jam with him and his son on guitar and visit my cousin Eva. We started off rough as we got to know who knew what songs. But we played for four hours with Guest vocals by Sara and his wife Kristy. One great one was our jam to Hotel California with Sara taking lead vocals and myself harmonizing with her. Unfortunately we didn't get video since Sara was the camera person. But below are a couple of videos.

Playing Margaritaville


Playing Keep Your Hands To Yourself


Playing Your Back in Black well sort of


Playing Stairway To Heaven

Kareoking for our friend Heather's Annual Sweet 16 Birthday Party

Pablo sang to Prince's Kiss in total falsetto.




The Girls are singing Material Girl. Heather is the one in the white shirt who didn't want to sing but see if she changed her mind. Her back up singers are Sara, Maya and Christina.

We were all out for Heather's annual sweet 16 celebration. We started out at La Bocia Italian Restaurant in Scottsdale. We then went tp Ernie's to sing kareoke.

Pablo Featured in Hispanic MBA Magazine Spring Issue

I was featured in a profile of my company Vanguard in Hispanic MBA magazine

Click here for the link to the article.

For info on the magazine click here.

Phoenix Coyotes Hockey Game

Sara and I went to the Phoenix Coyotes vs. Vancouver Canucks (sp?) last night. We sat next to every Canadian Canucks fan there was pretty much. It was also 1980's night so people came dressed in costumes (wish we would have known). But when we got there we got to see a DeLorian like from Back to the Future. We then went over to Bar Louie to grab something to eat and a pint. On the way over there we bumped into Howler the Coyote. Then it was the actual game. So the Coyotes won like 5 - 0 when we left with ten minutes left. I thought Canadians like invented hockey and were supposed to be good. But it was fun. I learned a lot about Canada from our new friend for the night Patrick (a teacher from Vancouver).

Below is a video from what happens at one of the many goals the Coyotes scored and also Sara dancing.



Below are pics from the night.

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Valentine's Day

Sara was in charge this year of our Valentine's Evening plans. So I was instructed to get out of the house or stay away from down stairs for several hours. So I went upstairs, popped in a Season 1 DVD of "Scooby Doo Where Are You" and napped for several hours. When I woke up I went and played some guitar in the office and then jumped in the shower. Then my clean self played some more guitar.

Sara jumped in the shower then and after she was all ready, I was allowed to go downstairs. I found the dining room completely decorated, candles everywhere and she made stuffed chicken chile rellenos. We drank a bottle of Alcantara Sangiovese. She had a cd of a guy who played guitar at the wine bar we met Shaefer at playing. Since she was dressed very nicely, I then surprised her with my present and gave her a pearl necklace to put on. She then presented me with mine which as she said "isn't very romantic." I disagree cause I say nothing says I love you and Happy Valentine's Day like Guitar Hero Aerosmith!

We later on watched a romantic comedy of Sara's choice which she chose "Love Actually". Which for once I stayed awake for and she fell asleep. But hey I got to sleep all day so I'll cut her some slack. But it was a great Valentine's Day.

Pablo

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Cardinals Super Bowl Pics

Below are pics from Super Bowl Party at Andy and Meltem's. There were jello shots for every time the Cards scored a touchdown. Also Sara and I made shirts with the first Tshirt saying "Go Cards!" and the tank top shirt saying "Sorry Cards" and on the back says "Fair Weather Fan".




For all of our friends and family in the colder parts of the world, this is how I watch the Super Bowl....shorts, t-shirt, and flip flops on February 1st.

Dust off your clubs and join us...

Hey Everyone,

I am thinking of trying to put together a Foursome to support this event for ACBVI. As some of you may know I have been friends with Steve Welker for more than 10 years now and have seen how much this organization has helped him.

Cost: $450 for foursome (about $112 per player of the Foursome)
$125 for an individual player

Usually entrance to non-profit Charity events starts at $250 or higher per player. A portion of the entrance fee would be considered a donation. Or if you wanted to If you are interested in joining me, let me know. You can also sign up by yourself at $125 rather than signing up as a foursome.

Also pass this along to anyone else who may be interested in joining my foursome or playing on their own.

Details are below in the email.

For Steve's story go to http://www.radicalresiliency.com/.

Thanks,
Pablo

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Family & friends,

Please mark your calendar for the inaugural Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ACBVI)/ Ahwatukee Lion's Club golf tournament.

The event is being held at the Legacy golf course in Phoenix On Saturday, April 18, 2009. Please see the attached flyer for all of the details.

Proceeds from the golf tournament, dinner and auction will benefit ACBVI and the Lion's club

If you are not a golfer, you can still support us by sponsoring a hole, donating an auction item or attending the dinner/ auction.

Thank you for your ongoing support of this important agency.

Steve Welker
Chairman- Board of Directors
Arizona Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
3100 E. Roosevelt
Phoenix, AZ 85008

www.acbvi.org
Phone: 602.273.7411
Direct: 480.730.6200