Best Moment of 2008

After just completing a debacle of a Bills season (found out two minutes ago that Dick Jauron will be retained...Happy Happy Joy Joy), putting up with some pretty harsh weather, seeing our 401k's and retirement accounts melt before our eyes (I hope we all have time to watch them come back), our state government start taxing us for drinking non-diet beverages, our gas prices be the highest in the continental United States, and have everyone that has a job just be happy to have it, no matter that they are doing 3x the work for the same salary (or even less), I thought we would end the year on a high note.

To me sports is synonymous with hope. No matter how bad you are, there is always next year. Last place, or first place, you always look ahead...and hope. With that, click here to watch not only the best local sports story of the year, but one of the most natural, moving moments, sporting or otherwise.

Thanks Turner, thanks UB, and good luck in the International Bowl.

The Aud Being Built

We see what Memorial Auditorium looks like being torn down.
Click here to see what it looked like being built.

Zamboni Accident

Much like the did here in Buffalo, they are getting Wrigley Field ready for the Ice Bowl.
One glitch...the brakes on the Zamboni failed as they were unloading it. Too me, it looks like the planking they used to drive it onto wasn't settled correctly. Watch it here.

Christmas With The STARZ Bunnies

Thanks to former STAR 102.5 weekend Terri Foltz for reminding me about holiday shows from the STARZ Bunnies!

Click here to watch A Christmas Story

And here to watch Christmas Vacation

Neat Thoughts From Charles Schulz

The following was the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read theml straight through and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?
The point is none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.
These are no second-rate achievers.
They are the best in their fields.
But the applause dies..
Awards tarnish.
Achievements are forgotten.
Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.


Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.


Easier?
The lesson:
The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials..
The most money...or the most awards.
They simply are the ones who care the most.

Pass this on to those people who have made a difference in your life, like I did.
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia !"

''Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!'

STRAIGHT NO CHASER

So how did this phenomenon come about?

Click here to watch the 4 minute Straight No Chaser story

Air Gordon's Studio Part 2

Monday we posted pics from Air Gordon's frigid studio.

Listener Paul Huber had this solution:

Gord : Learn to love the cold

Shortly thereafter Gord sent a pic of his only heat source...a toaster oven.

Anyone Have the Number For OSHA?

We have been talking (almost to the point of being obnoxious) about the conditions at Gordon Scherrer's Metro Traffic studio at the downtown Statler. It's been frosty there. Here's proof:

The thermostat registering a real feel temp of 58 degrees.

Gord bundled up for a day at work.

Did They Or Didn't They?

Nicole Kidman says she has never had plastic surgery.

Michael Douglas confirms he did.

Check out 33 stars and find out who has done what in Hollywood by clicking here.

Heaven

This is SPCA RADIOTHON week. You can donate, follow the broadcast, and check the on site pics at www.yourspca.org . My wife also suggested that I post the short story "Heaven," about a dog and his owner. She found it earlier this year while searching for the perfect dog for our home. Good suggestion. Get ready to cry.

Heaven

An old man and his dog were walking down a dirt road with fences on either side. They came to a gate in the fence and peered over at a very pleasant, grassy and wooded area - just what the man and his dog would love. However, there was a sign on the gate saying "No Trespassers" so they walked on.Soon they came to a beautiful gate with a person in white robes standing next to it.

"Welcome to Heaven" he said. The old man was very happy and started to enter with his dog following him. The Gatekeeper stopped him. "Dogs aren't allowed. I'm sorry but he cannot come in with you."
"What kind of Heaven won't allow dogs? If he can't come in, then I will stay out with him. He has been my faithful companion all his life and I cannot desert him now."
"Suit yourself, but I have to warn you. The Devil's on this road and he will try to sweet-talk you into his area. He'll promise you anything but your dog can't go in there either. If you won't leave your dog, you will spend Eternity on this road."

So the old man and his dog travelled on. They came to a run-down fence with a gap in it, no gate, just a hole. Another old man was inside.

"Excuse me Sir, my dog and I are getting very tired. Do you mind if we come in and sit in the shade for a while?"
"Of course. There's some cool water under that tree over there. Make yourselves comfortable."
"Are you sure my dog can come in? The man down the road said dogs were not allowed in anywhere."
"Would you come in if you had to leave your dog outside?"
"No Sir. That's why I didn't go to Heaven. He said the dog couldn't come in. We will be spending Eternity on this road and a glass of cold water and some shade would be very good for the moment but, I won't come in if my friend here can't come too, and that's final."

The man smiled a big smile and said "Welcome to Heaven."
"You mean this is Heaven? Dogs ARE allowed? Why did that man down the road said they weren't?"
"That was the Devil and he gets all the people who are willing to give up their lifelong companion for a comfortable place to stay. They soon find out their mistake, but by then it's too late. The dogs come here, the fickle people stay there. God wouldn't allow dogs to be banned from Heaven. After all, He created them to be man's companions in life so why would he separate them in death?"