Tom’s hat #1              Tom’s hat #2            Tom’s hat #3

      
 Maria’s hat #1            Maria’s hat #2         Maria’s hat #3

It’s picture day at 94.5 KOOL FM.   And YOU the KOOL listener gets to choose which hats Tom and Maria
should wear.  Vote often!

Group shot BEFORE Mad Mud Run.  From left to right, Audrey,
Lauren, Allison, Alicia, Kate, Courtney, Andrew, Barb, Hayden
Greg and ME!

I thought I would share with you KOOL-ers.  My son and I participated in the Mad Mud Run this past Saturday.  It was 4 miles of running and boot camp-like obstacles.  My son, Hayden, runs track in school.  I, on the hand, haven’t run outside since high school.

                               
Hayden and Maria BEFORE the Mad Mud Run!

Hayden and Maria…AFTER!

Another important November election begins today.  It’s the annual naming of the National Thanksgiving Turkey and it’s alternate.  The annual pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey has been a White House tradition for 61 years. 

You can click on the link below to cast your vote. 
You can choose from six pairs of names:  Popcorn & Cranberry, Yam & Jam, Dawn & Early Light, Roost & Run, Pumpkin & Pecan and Apple & Cider.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/holiday/thanksgiving/2008/

What a wonderful surprise!  We came into the KOOL studio the other morning and the place smelled of pine trees and  gingerbread.  HANG THE LIGHTS and their crew of little elves had come to KOOL in the middle of the night and decorated.  YEAH!

Visit www.hangthelights.com to check out their photo gallery and get a price quote. 
You can also call 602-390-9001.

The Great American Smoke Out is TODAY!  The thought behind the Smoke Out is that if you can quit for one day you can quit for two;  if you can quit for two days you can quit for three……

The Smoke Out began in 1976.

I have smoked on and off for about 12 years.  I never thought I was a “smoker” because I didn’t smoke at home.  I smoked at work and when I was out having a few cocktails.  A couple weeks ago my daughter gave me a hug, backed upped and looked at me and said, “You’ve been smoking, I can smell it!”   It broke my heart.  It it time I quit!

QUIT WITH ME!  WE CAN DO IT….TOGETHER!

John The Plumber threw his cigarettes out the window this morning and has joined the Great American Smoke Out!
If John the Plumber and I can do it…YOU CAN TOO! 

This morning Tom was talking about how, when he was a kid, he use to make Snow Ice Cream.  NEVER heard of that!!  I did find a recipe.  Give it a try,  if you can find some snow…. 

INGEDIENTS:

1 GALLON OF SNOW
1 CUP OF WHITE SUGAR
1 TABLESPOON OF VANILLA EXTRACT
2 CUPS OF MILK

DIRECTIONS:

When it starts to snow, place a large, clean bowl outside to catch the flakes.  When full, stir in sugar and vanilla to taste, then stir in just enough milk for the desired consistancy.
Serve at once.

 Thinking about putting this on our Christmas card this year.  What do you think?  Mona is wearing the antlers and Olive is wearing the sweater.  They are sooooo cute!!

 
UPCLOSE of Tom being eaten by piranhas.

  If you’re planning to send letters or packages to the troops in Iraq & Afghanistan here are the “mail-by” dates to ensure your parcel gets to your friend or loved one in time for Christmas.  Please note, shipments to Iraq & Afghanistan have the earliest deadlines & must be shipped by Dec. 4th for guaranteed timely delivery.  For troops in other parts of the world please refer to these handy timetables…   

http://www.usps.com/holiday/shippingcalendar.htm

God Bless our troops & Happy Holidays, KOOLigans!