Yes, it’s real vodka. Yes, it’s 7am. And yes, this is the first and only take.

 
 

About The Author

Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie is the founder and former editor of Brave New Traveler. He is a now a contributing editor to Matador, and the network's architect. Ian is also a documentary filmmaker, with his first feature (One Week Job) released in 2010.

  • http://www.inmyallstars.com/ Timen

    Hey Ian,

    Congratulations on your 100 subscribers!

    What’s the secret? When I added you to my feed 3.5 weeks ago, there were 20. Why the sudden growth?

    Take care,
    Timen

  • Madeleine

    weak. this is how i start every day.

  • http://www.ramblingtraveler.com Stacy

    LOL, that is great. Congratulations, Ian! Madeleine, you scare me.

  • http://www.backpackers.com/ Pia

    Ouch! What a way to kick off a morning… Well done on reaching the 100 mark – it’s well deserved!

  • http://toastertester.blogspot.com Pat

    Congrats Ian!

    If I actually used RSS, I’d subscribe too. Since I don’t, subscribing would serve only to inflate your already-massive ego, so I won’t do it just for the sake of your subscriber number. So next time someone makes a passing remark about your humble demeanor, tell them to thank Patrick (:

  • http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/cam2yogi/ Cameron Karsten

    Ha. Not a problem at all! Congrats Ian! It’s all been fantastic. And I hope you’re taking more shots throughout the day on your Birthday…Madeleine’s apparent MO. Happy Birthday Ian! And thank you for all your work and efforts!
    In Peace,
    cam

  • http://www.bravenewtraveler.com ianmack

    Thanks everyone! Let me just mention that vodka shot did NOT sit well. Still, it’s worth it in homage to our readers. ;)

  • http://www.sijeka.com/blog Jessica

    I like how the dog followed you around, aw! Who filmed it?

  • ianmack

    Yep, Tobi couldn’t get enough of the vodka shooting action. And I owe the expert camera work to Karen, of course.

  • http://tim.littlebluefrog.com tim

    “weak. this is how i start every day.”

    That is one of the best Madeleine quotes I’ve ever read.

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