Five for Friday

1) I came across this picture today and with the 60th Loyalty Day Parade coming up in a few days over in Long Beach I thought I'd post it... here I am in my crazy 'peacock' hat (that I hated!) many years ago in a parade, representing Denmark for the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, as Jr Miss Denmark. 1977. WHO? Doesn't love a parade!? This Sunday I will be broadcasting a parade for the first time ever, with our News Director, Michael Desmond. I am looking forward to it. Long Beach, here we come!

2) It was supposed to be sunny today. It wasn't. It was rainy and cloudy all day! Just saying... I wish Mother Nature would make up her mind and bring us REAL Spring weather!

3) Tomorrow is the first day of May! My brother, Niels's, birthday! Here he is with his wife Allison.... I am sure mom will have cake and coffee at her house to celebrate! Yummy...mom's cake! Happy birthday big brother!

4) I think I have an unhealthy, abnormal love of coffee.... a random thought I know, but my eyes keep trying to close and my brain is screaming... COFFEE!


5) Well, I didn't quite get to 5, but 4 is good.. Happy Friday Friends and Happy May Day!

Time Capsule Thursday

Happy Thursday everyone!
So...3 random pictures from last year.
Here they are:

1) I know...I can go on and on about how beautiful this area is! This is the foot bridge out at Ft Stevens...I can't count how many times we passed under this bridge last year going to explore the beach and/or many trails!

2) Bowling with Carrie Underwood....read about it here! :)

3) Harry Glickman came to the studio to chat about the Blazers Basketball Camp in our area and was a joy to talk with! A lifetime full of stories...to hear only a few of them was an honor. Glickman is considered the "father" of professional sports in Oregon. Here he is with myself and Antonio Harvey, former Trail Blazer, who was currently in his third season as radio analyst for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Two for Tuesday & Taylor Swift

1) THIS is WHY So Many People Love Taylor Swift

She's Sweet and thoughtful. Genuine and fun....and of course, talented. Who doesn't love this: Taylor surprised a few college students who had a mission. To get a hug from her. She heard about their website, twitter page and facebook page and responded! She put them up to some challenges, which they took above and beyond to impress her.... Their website, A Hug from Taylor Swift , explains it all....fast forward~ They ended up getting their hugs... check out this video ~ I love it!

2) My Favorite Taylor Video....

This is one of my favorite Taylor Swift videos...in bed with her mom, watching the nomination announcments for the CMA awards and she got her first nomination for Entertainer of the Year...I can't watch this without tearing up.....everytime. She's just a regular kid~(young woman)...with a spectacular opportunities.

Five for Friday!

A Most Favorite 1 of 5!

I chatted with my son on the internet today and saw pictures! Getting to see his smile for the first time since he was deployed last year was wonderful~ Jake comes home from Afghanistan next month~ Our USMC scout sniper... we are so very proud of him.

2) My Namesake...Yes, a Chick...Princess Sonja

My sister, Ann, texted me this photo today and it said, "Meet one of our new chicks. Her name is Princess Sonja- after you dear sister...." A white crested hen chicken. She will grow to be a beautiful. My sister is a city girl and lives in Portland, Oregon, but her backyard is a farmyard of fun! Chickens, ducks, a rabbit, a garden and more~quite a city farm!

3) A ride on the Trolly

Old 300~Astoria's Riverfront Trolly what a great ride and day! My husband's dad and his wife came to visit yesterday and we don't get to see them often, so it was a definite treat and blessing to see them! We decided to eat some lunch and play it by ear...We went to Rollin' Thunder BBQ had some great southern BBQ and we heard the bell of the trolly! We decided to jump aboard and were so happy we did! 'Bear' was on board playing conductor and he was hysterical ! As we rode along the waterfront and historical areas were pointed out, jokes were told and 'Bear' even led the group of riders in a few fun songs, that were, yes, corny, but fun! 'If You're Happy and You Know it' was belted out by all aboard, followed by a good round of 'B-I'N-G-O'. The trolly is such a wonderful addition to our community and for a dollar a ride or 2 dollars for all day of jumping on and off, you can't beat it! Be sure to take 45 minutes out of your day for an afternoon relaxing ride on occasion, but for sure, it's a must if you have company visiting Astoria or the surrounding area!

4) A Drive Out Hwy 202

After our lunch and trolly ride, we headed home for a nap and headed back out again for a drive. Jerry Sr and Sue (my in-laws) haven't spent time here in many years and both love the outdoors, so a drive seemed appropriate! We stopped at waterfalls, we saw elk, deer, birds of all kinds and just spent the evening laughing and catching up. I can never say too many times, what a beautiful area we live in. Get out there and explore it!

5) Crab Festival Time!

It's Astoria/Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival time of the year again! I'll be broadcasting again this year from the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, for 'locals night' of the Crab Fest...! This is always a time of the year to see old friends and have a bit of fun~in fact, I have lot's to do, so I've gotta get going! See you there and have a wonderful; weekend everyone!

Three for Thursday from the Last Year!

Time capsule Thursday!

Three more things from the last year to fill the blank place, called a blog, that I did no writing on!

Exploring Our Own Backyard

Seagulls on the shore of the Columbia River along on of the trails in Warrenton

Warrenton, Oregon boasts a ton of trails and amazing parks! Beautiful places that my husband and I explore a lot! Walk, ride your bike or walk your dog~Here is one of the many trails we went on last year. It was a nice sunny day and the view was fantastic. Looking out to the Columbia River, while resting on a bench it was a nice quiet place to reconnect after a long week. I encourage anyone to start exploring the many paths and trails that our communities offer. I find myself needing a vacation sometimes or I have hard a hard day and all I have to do is drive a few miles, ride my bike or walk to some of the most historic, beautiful places that people come from all over the world to see~ and it's right here in our backyard.

I Became Grandma

Macie-Jane~ MeeMaw's girl

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Macie Jane was born March 5th, 2009~ Our first grandbaby, she is a joy. This picture was taken in April 2010, when she was here visiting her MeeMaw (me) and PawPaw. She was climbing all around and was on the verge of walking. Becoming a grandma at 40 years old thrilled me to pieces. While many of my friends are just now having children or have just started their families, I am getting to enjoy the blessing of grandchildren~ They say the reward for not killing your own children in their teenage years, is grandchildren ~ haha. I think they may be right! Macie Jane is a blessing to us and has us all wrapped around that tiny pinky of hers!

Disneyland! The Happiest Place On Earth!

Disneyland Castle before the fireworks display

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When we went to California in December of '09 to welcome our son, Matthew home from Afghanistan, we had to hit Disneyland! We took our daughters, Jessi and Jodi, and headed on our way. I must say~ It truly is a magical place! It was Christmas Eve when we went and I felt like a little kid. Main St was decorated with garlands and lights, music was playing and I saw the biggest Christmas tree I think I have ever seen. A day of fun and laughs with our daughters created memories to last a lifetime. The end of the night was spectacular and a must for every child and grown up to see. The castle lit up to a music, light and fireworks show and because it was Christmas, it SNOWED...yes, snowed on Main St. It looked real~ it felt real~ but anywhere in California besides Disneyland's Main St. it was about 80 degrees out! I could ramble for days about every moment spent in Disneyland~ It truly is magical! A definite highlight of 2009!

Space Mountain~Sooo much fun! Jerry, Me, Jod & Jessi

Five for Friday

1 ~ I will be trying to my nephew how to ride his bike with no training wheels this weekend!

2 ~ As I write this, I swear I am starving, but I think it's because I just bought some 50% off certificates during our morning 1/2 off mini auction sale here at the station.... great deals.

I paid $25 for a $50 certificate to the Longbeach Lighthouse & Columbia Bar. Love this place. Great food and service. Last time my husband and I ate there, I had steamer clams and he had steak..perfectly done! 4 stories up on the ocean in Longbeach, Washington, the view is spectacular! I also got a certificate for Ilwaco's Imperial Schooner and Rollin' Thunder BBQ in Astoria! I have never been to either of those places, but I will be sure to let you know how they are! Now I am really hungry. Hmmm...what's for lunch? Probably Grilled Cheese and tomato soup. I can't use those certificates without my husband...can I? Well, I could, but that wouldnt be very nice now would it!

3 ~ Tom Freel is coming in to do my show with me this afternoon. He is the voice of our sister station KAST 1370am, news and talk. (he is also my boss...well, one of them) Here's a random thought~I think we should have a Tom Freel Roast....how fun would that be? We could sell tickets, have a dinner... a community event...all in good fun of course! *laughing~loudly* I have worked with this guy for a gagillion years and I know he would be a good sport...way better than I would ever be!

4 ~ Movies. I think a movie would be fun to goto this weekend...

5 ~ and the ACM Awards! Yay! I love the ACM Awards. So much fun .

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Three for Thursday from the Last Year!

Well, here's blog attempt 3 for this year! Maybe a way to catch up a bit...on Thursdays I'll post 3 random pictures from the past year, with a little description~ Ok~ here it goes!

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DANCING IN THE OCEAN

Pictured: Jessi & Jodi at the beach in San Clemente, California

One of my favorite pictures from last year and there are plenty! Dancing in the ocean at sunset! This does wonders for the soul~and the funny bone. This was this past December (2009) in San Clemente, California. Our girls, Jessi & Jodi, welcomed their brother, Matthew, home from Afghanistan and only a few months earlier said goodbye to their brother, Jake, as he was also deployed to Afghanistan with the USMC.

GREAT PLACE FOR A PICNIC

Pictured: Saddle Mountain and Astoria, Oregon. Taken from Fort Columbia in Washington State

What a beautiful area we live in! This is on the bluff at Fort Columbia on the Washington side of the Columbia River. There are so many areas right here in our own communities to discover and see! With the economy the way it has been stay-cations and staying close to home has gotten popular among locals...myself included! This is a lovely place for a picnic on a sunny day!

TERRI CLARK IN EAGLE COUNTRY

Pictured: L-R~ daughter~Jodi, me, Terri Clark, son~Jake, hubby~Jerry, daughter~Jessi

Terri Clark performs at the Liberty Theater! Another great concert in Eagle Country was enjoyed by a full Liberty Theater! With over a half a dozen albums under her sparkly belt, Terri has had a great deal of success in country music. Being a native of Canada, Terri has been certified platinum in both Canada and the United States and has produced several top ten hits. Terri was a lot of fun to chat with backstage and was a joy to watch onstage.

Umm..Too Funny NOT to Share

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This is my naughty cat Sylvester.

That is my fish...who apparently has a good heart.

~LIFE~

Sometimes your the Cat...Sometimes your the fish.

Disclaimer: No fish were hurt during this photo op

Oh, Yeah...My Blog :)

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Ok! Sooo~ I'm back~ I think. :) The last time I 'blogged' was a year ago and I have decided to try to be a good little blogger and add a little something at least once a week! There is so much that goes on in the country world of music and here at the station that I shouldn't run out of things to chat about...and if you want to read it, well, I'll share! I hope this year has brought you great things so far and continues to... so onto my um-teenth try at blogging, here we go! Welcome back!