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Posted: Sat Feb 2nd, 2008 05:58 am |
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I wonder if Vortexx puts any credence in our beloved ground hog as a prognosticator of the weather? I personally don't believe in Puxsutawney Phil to predict the weather for the hole country, in fact while I worked in the Ozarks I made annual contact with Grover the groundhog from Galena for the local spring/winter prediction. He seemed to be much more accurate, however, it was later speculated that Grover wasn't really a groundhog but rather that damn ferret that used to be a commercial spokesman for a beer (can't recall if it was Miller or Bud).
Lidsay Shannon, host of The KC Blues Show on 101 The Fox and owner of BB's Lawnside Bar B-Q is hosting his annual Groundhog Day party, parade and blues review featuring Blind Puxsutawney Phil to preform and forecast the winter/spring thang in K.C. The great thing about Blind Puxsutawney Phil is that he NEVER sees his shadow.. Early spring anyone?
Groundhog Days lovers should visit puxsutawneyphil.com and check out the official souvenir catalog...it is almost as good as the redriderleglamp.com shop for stuff from The Christmas Story. I bought a leg lamp last year and love it.
Last edited on Sat Feb 2nd, 2008 11:31 am by Turner the burner
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Posted: Sat Feb 2nd, 2008 05:00 pm |
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| Also...Happy Birthday to Springfield Radio's... Dan Vaughn ... our version of the Ground Hog...Have a Happy! Dan
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Posted: Sun Feb 3rd, 2008 06:24 pm |
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| Dan's just cool! Like a cool grandpa. He's a legend with some great stories, a good sense of humor, and still has a good set of pipes.
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Turner the burner
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Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 02:43 am |
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| Dan was the GM at KGBX when I worked there in 76/77 while the station was still on Boonville and AM and during the sell from the News-Leader to Stauffer Communications. If I recall correctly, while I was there, Dan departed KGBX and took over the helm at KWTO (when it was still on S. Campbell) with Len Heron taking his place at KGBX.
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Posted: Mon Feb 4th, 2008 03:19 am |
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Then you should Remember Chuck Rily,Hugh Mattlock,Barry Bryant and Mike Crowder.
Dudley Morris,And others.
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Posted: Tue Feb 5th, 2008 12:03 am |
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| Dan came to Springfield in July 1960 with KWTO for Ralph Foster. I met him 1 year later when I started at KWTO. Dan worked for me twice at KTTS, both times in sales. He also ran a station in Waynesville and the new station that was owned by an engineer and studios were out east on Kearney, in a strip center on the north side of the road. He's a great friend and still is to this day.
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Posted: Sun Feb 10th, 2008 10:25 pm |
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DB wrote: Then you should Remember Chuck Rily,Hugh Mattlock,Barry Bryant and Mike Crowder.
Dudley Morris,And others.
I recall all those names but never met Mike Crowder or Hugh Mattlock. I worked with Barry Bryant, the wonderful Dudley Morris, Jerry Higley was one of my favorites and Chuck Riley. Chuck and I became close friends and we kept in touch through his Joplin and Memphis days...I was so sad to hear of his untimely death in the mid-80's car crash. I always greatly admired his talent and everything he overcame with is severe handicap. Chuck loved my children and was a great friend to them when they were little, when he came to visit he always brought them a gift. I have some great Chuck Riley stories and I know XGM does too. I miss that little guy with the big voice and great big heart.
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