Tragedy at Ft. Hood...
The news of 13 killed, 30 wounded at Ft. Hood Thursday brings another level of fear to war and potential that our soldiers are being sent to war. Let the speculation, fact-finding, and opinions rev up now on what exactly was the shooter thinking when he gunned down so many. I just want to point out that Stac' and I get calls from troups that are on their way to Ft. Hood. Not all of them, but some tell us that they are "scared to go." Makes sense and that's normal. But to hear this news..it's gotta add more fear to an already fearful situation..the deployment to go fight in Iraq or where ever they're needed in the world. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the military. More to come....
If I could Pick My Paradise....
I've gone to several cool spots that would be great to visit again if I could win our current "WIFC Pick Your Paradise contest"..a $1000 travel voucher..dig that!! I think back to trips to England, New Orleans, Clearwater Beach, Florida, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis, Glacier National Park in Montana, Mexico, and the coast of California from San Diego to San Francisco...WHOA..stop!! Right there. San Francisco. Yes. That's the place. That is the place that if I could blow a 4-day getaway somewhere I'd say.."let's go to San Fran." Why? San Fran is the motherload for historic things to see, new sites to see, and no shortage of great food. I great time to go to San Fran is over the 4th of July. That's when my wife and I went with friends and it was fantastic. Yes..the city was super crowded when we went, but that's when you feel the buzz. And a city of that size (although when you compare to other well known cities..it's pretty small)..they can handle big crowds! Must see spots in San Fran would include the Wharf..gotta go there to shop, to get on the water, to go to Alcatraz, to eat, and take a ton of pictures. Also..that bridge...the Golden Gate Bridge. Go see it from the water..best spot to get the fog, the mood, the "Bridge." it's awsome! And then at some point when out there..go across the bay to Salsalito. Find the little itty bitty restaurant called "Hamburgers." It's like the "cheee burger, chee burger" place you used to see on Saturday Night Live!! The best hamburgers! So that's my take. One way or another..it's just great to getaway. Think about San Francisco....((took this pic when it was almost completely dark outside..a lit bridge..only one of 8000 angles to enjoying this awesome structure))
Steve Martin & Alec Baldwin to host...
Love, love, love Steve Martin. And now there's word that Steve along with Alec Baldwin will co-host the Oscars!!! Yeah..and I mean Yeah on that!! Who the host is for award shows makes all the difference. I loved Billy Crystal and even David Letterman the one year he gave it a try. But Steve is a writer..a comedy writer..and Alec is funny and he understand funny. So the combo...perfect. Bring on the Oscars..they just locked me in by picking Steve and Alec!
Ahman Green After PackAttack...
The Brett Favre Show...
Congrats to Brett Favre and the Vikings..the dominant team in the NFC North this year. To the Brett Favre lovers out there all ready to go "AH HA Dave".."What do you think now???" I think Brett is about to set a ton more records. He set them in this game with the Vikings at Lambeau..throwing at least 4 touchdowns in 21 games now to tie Dan Marino. Howie Long made a very true statement.."Packer fans are the only ones left with an emotional attachment to Brett Favre..everyone else has moved on." Man is that true or what? So glad our games against the Vikings are over. To those who want to continue the debate on "who left who" And whether it was Brett, Ted, Mike or a combo of all of the above who made it so Brett wasn't going to be a Packer anymore...knock yourself out. As for me..I made the 16 year emotional investment in Brett Favre. It's somebody else's turn now.
Jean Michael Cousteau at Sentry World
Ever hear the term "this is the right guy for the job." Can't think of anybody more right for the job of saving the ocean than Jean Michael Cousteau..Jacques Cousteau's son. Talk about a legendary family for ocean and marine life research..is there anybody more popular?? He spoke at Sentry World Theater to a packed house. In between talking to us he let us see "his world" of diving all over the world with DVD clips. We saw Figi, the Amazon, the Artic, whales, weird pink dolphins, gigantic 800 grouper fish, and sharks. A couple of key notes. His Dad is the one of the guys who invented the modern day regulator for scuba diving..didn't know that. Also..a kid asked "how many times Sean Michael had dived??" He said "they give out awards when you dive 5000 and 10,000 times...I have all those awards." Very cool man...a treasure.
So I'm talking to Aaron Rodgers....
And I say..."ya know what you get when you take Brett's 4 jersey from the Pack, the Jets, and the Vikings and add them up..??" Aaron says "What Dave?." I said "you get 12 !!" Glad I could help Aaron....some Packer math there buddy....call me!! ((LOL))
The Brett Favre Boo Factor?
LOOKING FOR A JOB?....Help in on the way.
Job Search Insider Secrets / Tue., 10/27, 6:30pm @ MCPL Wausau -- Career consultant and author Susan Guarneri will present job search, personal branding, and resume strategies to maximize your efforts!
Career Connection (@ MCPL Wausau) -- Located on the 2nd Floor, the Career Connection area offers a variety of job-related materials along with computers to help those seeking employment or a career change.
Featuring: Three computers linked to both local and national job websites, plus resume-creation software that will help you produce a winning resume!
Also available: Dozens of new books, compact discs, DVD's, and brochures about writing cover letters and resumes, interviewing, coping with unemployment, changing careers, and other job-related topics.
The Career Connection is open and available for use during our regular hours of operation. Check with the Reference Desk staff for assistance.
Grey's Anatomy...fewer doctors, and grosser..
I love this show, but it is really going through some changes. You all know by now that George is dead, run over by a bus. Izzy is gone (for now?). And a whole slew of new doctors from the hospital merger need to wear name tags because we don't know them yet!! So we'll see where this goes. Still plenty of good characters. Heck..they even rent their people with other shows like "Private Practice" where Addison lives now. But the other key factor...have you noticed the "gross" factor has gone way up?? They are now showing the cutting, the guts, the blood, the squirts from whatever vein and Kallie with her "putting bones back into place"....no big deal to show all of that on t.v. now. I have to be honest..when they started showing all that...I had to turn away..just for a second. But now-a-days it's nothing. I said to my wife.."I wonder if this would make someone decide to go into medicine or not watching all this blood?" If you could handle it...off you go to Med School...if not...construction, writer, marketing, computer gigs..all still look good...right?
Are you reading this from home....
Wouldn't surprize me. The Flu, Cold, Crud is totally going around. I got the flu, Stac' has a horrible cold, I heard that some of our marketing people are out now dealing with flu. Also, a friend of mine has a neice in a dance class that is currently missing 12 out of their 19 dancers. You've heard about the area schools that are closing up for a week at a shot to help kids get well. And that's the point today. There really is no better way of dealing with all of the sickness around in our area than staying home and staying away from others. It really sucks to get out of your groove and have to do deal with being sick, but ya gotta. Heal Up. I've said it everywhere..in the hallways, on facebook, twitter, and texted all my co-workers....HEAL UP!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!
This Packer brought the Heat!!!!
Oh man..thank you Green Bay Packer Safety DERRICK MARTIN!! Some guests come in and just head straight to the stage to be interviewed by TV 9's Brian Graff. This guy though...wow..I went backstage at Dales Weston Lanes..ready to bring him out to the crowd..he does the stretch thing and says "let's do this!"..and off we go! As soon as I introduce him to the crowd he goes into show mode! He High Fives the crowd, jumps up on stage and then really, really does a great job during show. He was funny and interacted with the crowd really well. Loved having Derrick Martin as a guest! Hope he comes back soon to PackAttack! Mark it down..Former Green Bay Packer Great Ahman Green is coming to visit PackAttack in December!
HUGE DISCO THANKS....
Disco Cures Cancer 12...WOW BABY WHAT A BLAST! WIFC has been in disco mode for quite some time..it kinda takes over our lives for a while.. the payoff is you coming to this event. A massive thanks to everybody at WIFC, Aspirus (who handles our fund), to the Rothchild Pavillion and that amazing Jeff Campo..(I'm not sure he totally realizes what he's done in bringing the Pavillion to life), to Underground DJ's who simple have the best gear (it was sub woofer-ville this year..I am still rumbling aren't you???), to the Mosinee Chamber of Commerce who poured beer for us, to all the volunteers..this thing goes smoothly cause of you. And a really big disco spin hug, love, and "thanks for hanging in there" props to my wife, Elaine. I was the main DJ this year..it was an extra responsibility that ate into our dancing this year. Thank goodness we did get to "boogie" a bit...cause that's what this whole thing is about. Having fun, dancing, and raising money for the cause.
And then there was 12.....
12 years ago my wife and I were pumped to have a day on the calendar when we knew we were going to dance..NEVER knew it would still be on the calendar 12 years later. I shake my head that Disco Cures Cancer is still going strong, but thankful. We have terrific partners with Aspirus Cancer Care for the fund we have set up for Cancer Care. And now we'll rock out at the Rothchild Pavillion and make some money for a great cause. Find your outfit, prepare to strut...it's here Friday night...Disco Cures Cancer 12 !!
October is a special month...
Just like you..we have meetings galore. One we have at the beginning of every week is all about "what's coming up." And the answer to that question for October is a ton!! The biggie is ofcourse Disco Cures Cancer. Our 12th year of doing Disco..and it's Friday, this Friday! Also, it's Playville with Thriller coming up at the Grand Theater with the Wausau Ballet, Mamma Mia comes to the Grand..and Halloween activities galore. The point is...hang on for the ride. There is no shortage of very, very cool things to do in October. (By the way..I took this picture at Harvest Fest in downtown Wausau this past weekend..1200 pumpkins..and the true beginning of fall fun!)
First Snow Today!
David Allen Grier as "Calhoun Tubbs" loved him!!
Final snap on the Fall Colors....
Wow..I didn't know it before but I guess I'm a Fall Colors freak. My first shot..(just scroll down a bit) I found nothing up north in Minocqua. Then I TOTALLY found them in Mosinee and Marathon on golf courses..my guess is that you'll still see them if you look this week. But then..this weekend..oh baby! Yes..fall prime bonanza!! Here they are! The Mother Nature Quilt...dig it! And that's the end of my search for fall colors this year. Time to go find other things with Disco Cures Cancer this Friday, Halloween, and first snows...all coming to the lens soon.
UWSP's "Air Guitar & Lip Sync" contest..I hosted!
UWSP's Battle of the Bands...
My Golf Idiots Present....
Johnnie Gray after PackAttack...
Packers vs. Vikings..Game 1
I don't believe ANY of the players for either the Pack or Vikes when they say "the Monday Night Football game" is just another game. That they don't believe the hype. That the media has blown it out of whack. Can it be real that the only people truly up and excited are the fans? Really? If that's the case..then we're going to do our part and holla big time, have fun and feel the wrath either way. TUESDAY/TOMORROW is the real crazy day for radio people. That's when we have to field the calls of either "Hey..we told you so..that Favre was the man again." or "that the Packers brought the heat to the dome and kicked major purple bootie. " If you're looking for a place to land tonight..I'll be doing PackAttack with TV 9's Brian Graff and 2 great Packer guests. Cole Heckendorf (from Mosinee..he almost made the squad) and Packer Hall-of-Famer Johnnie Gray. We'll be out at Dales Weston Lanes not only doing the show but hangin' out at watching the game there! PackAttack airs from 6:30-7:00pm and then it's the Superbowl!! (sorta..)
Falls Colors...FOUND 'EM!!
Got the great opportunity to play a couple days worth of golf. Not well..but that's a different story. The main thing on being on Indianhead & Pine Valley golf courses is that the fall colors are right there, right now..BOOM..beautiful...cue the orchestra!! Just this past week I drove up to Minocqua in search of fall colors and it was still very green. But closer to home..Mosinee and Marathon...the colors are brilliant!
Feedback from my Brett Favre Letter...
Ofcourse the feedback has been very heated on writing an open letter to Brett Favre. I knew it would happen. I guess I would rather have angry fans of either the Pack or Vikes than no talk at all. BUT PLEASE REMEMBER...the letter you see below is my opinion. It's not meant to be agreed with and I knew ahead of time that it wouldn't be the most popular take on Brett Favre, but it's how I feel. Can't help that. Here's an example of some of the e-mails today:
wanted to let you know that is it because of you that I no longer listen to WIFC. There is nothing that gives you the right to use your job to trash Brett Favre, I wish he would sue you anything to shut you up. If you have something you want to say to Brett Favre, make an appointment to see him and tell him to his face, you coward. You are unprofessional, unfair, crude, and an embarrasssment to Central Wisconsin. I wll never EVER listen to you again
Sometimes it's not good to have a forum. You run the risk of hatred when you don't run with the pack (no pun intended).
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