Thank You

I’m getting pretty sick of me.

As a result, this blog will wrap and conclude what has been an unbelievable week for my family and myself. Never at a loss to express my opinion on anything and everything, I must say, however, that I am a bit uncomfortable with being the “center of attention” as has been the case the last few days.

On Saturday, I received the Broadcast Achievement Award from the Maine Association of Broadcasters. This honor carries with it induction into the MAB Hall of Fame.

I am deeply moved not only by the honor itself, but even more so in the outpouring of congratulations and support I received from my friends, family and colleagues. Some came from folks I haven’t heard from in years—some of whom I had the pleasure of seeing again at Hollywood Slots in Bangor, the site of this year’s MAB Convention.

My acceptance speech named a lot of names….but after a few minutes of my drivel, I sensed “the hook” coming out, so I did a quick wrap and left too many people out!

My thanks to Jeff Parsons from the Q Morning Show on Q97.9, who “filmed” the event on his phone, uploading to YouTube. If you are having trouble sleeping tonight, click “PLAY” below:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOMLrrNTBTs

Without a doubt, the highlight of my evening was the companionship of my family. I expected my wife Peggy to be at my side. My youngest, Kevin, would have been there if not for that pesky “21+” rule at the casino. What I DIDN’T expect was the surprise addition of my oldest son and daughter, both busy college students!

John, who is a senior at RPI in Troy, New York—totally blew me away with his “casual” text asking if I would mind if he came up to Bangor for the day.

Uh…….NO, I wouldn’t mind a bit. I was thrilled!

What I DIDN’T know was that John was also an accomplice in the scheme to surprise both Peggy and I with the appearance of his sister Christina, coming from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska!

I didn’t expect EITHER of them to be there—both are extremely busy on campus with books, varsity athletics and activities. To have them both made an emotional evening even more so.

The fun started on Friday, when Meredith, Jeff & Lori from the Q Morning Show lured me into the studio with the urgent message that “smoke was coming out of the console!”

Upon bursting into the control room (with the mics on live), I was confronted with much of the Citadel staff—crammed into that room yelling “Surprise!!!!!”
Little did I know that many of these same wonderful people were already aware of my daughter’s plan to cross half the country to join me-and John’s journey from New York to be there as well.

My heartfelt thanks to both Herb Ivy (“The Captain”) from WBLM and to Mike Sambrook, Market Manager for Citadel. Herb was a co-conspirator to get my daughter from the Portland bus station and transport her to Bangor. Mike was in constant communication with Christina as well, assuring her that they would indeed make sure that her odyssey from Omaha to Chicago to Boston by plane, to Portland by bus and then to Bangor by car would be accomplished in time. When Christina’s flight was delayed, an improvised Plan B went into effect—with Mike stepping in to do the driving and feigning “car trouble” as the reason he wasn’t there on time.

Little did I know, as I was texting “congratulations” to my daughter for her reported performance in a Women’s Rowing event that didn’t exist. My face registered the shock as she walked into the ballroom.

Wow.

When I turned to Peggy to congratulate her for an Academy-award winning performance, the tears streaming down her face told me that she too had been surprised. Only John had the knowing smile of satisfaction in a devious plan well executed.

There’s no way to list everyone who has been a part of my life and career—you know who you are. I just want to THANK YOU---each of you---for putting up with me and for making my choice of livelihood such an ongoing joy.

I love you all—and thank you from the bottom of my heart.


Post-script- Several people have inquired as to why my photo in the MAB Convention Program is a Photoshop picture of my face pasted on the body of Indiana Jones.

Suzanne Goucher, President and CEO of the MAB asked for a black and white headshot. All I had was a color one, so I forwarded to Kris Currier, our in-house web genius-asking if she could make it B&W. Sending it back, she asked if her work was alright.

To which I replied, “The only way to make it better is if you could make me look like Harrison Ford”.

Done.

Well, sort of.

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