An All-Inclusive Flyaway to Riviera Maya Sounds Pretty Good Right Now!

This is what you’ll wake up to every morning when you win a trip to Riviera Maya this afternoon!

Every day this week, I’m sending you to the all-inclusive Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa, courtesy of FunJet Vacations!  This is the resort Jill & I spent time at earlier this month – it does NOT disappoint!

How do you win?  It’s simple.  When I tell you to call, be #19 (to our new studio #: 312 946 4995) and you’re all set!

First chance today between 3 – 5pm …

Gina’s Morning Injury: Real Or Fake?

Gina says she fell down the backstairs leaving the house Tuesday morning, due to the rain …

This is a picture of the injured thigh, or so she says:

What’s your opinion – real or fake?  Share with us below!

How to stay cool today?

With the heat index hovering at 99.5, I got curious about the best ways to stay cool (not including the obvious air conditioning remedy) …

Friends on Facebook said ice cream, a slip-n-slide, and my favorite answer so far?  Underwear in the freezer!

What about you – suggestions?

Rascal Flatts with Oprah, plus a little Nashville fun

What a cool surprise to hear from Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts yesterday – he called me from OPRAH backstage on Michigan Avenue.  His most diva demand?  What song did Oprah *personally* request of the guys?

Find out when they actually found out they were coming to Chicago (crazy!), plus much more … the entire conversation is HERE.

Also, a B I G thanks, again, to you … US 99.5 has been nominated for the CMA Major Market Station of the Year!  The awards will take place in Nashville in November, and we couldn’t do any of it without you!

Enjoy this pea soup weather today, and we’ll chat soon.

Beating the heat

Yesterday’s high was over 95 in the suburbs… with our A/C unit on the fritz, our house was 83 degrees.  OUCH.   Plus, the Beer N Bags event last night was at a bar with no A/C either.  HUH?!

Today, it’s even hotter, but we’re all good at the houseagain.

Suggestions on how to stay cool?  The best way to beat the heat?  I nominate ice-cold Miller Lite, and a sno-cone.  You?

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.

Smiles, Sun, Emerson Drive, and Cubs Baseball

What a difference the sun makes … even Roy was ready to face the world again, albeit an hour earlier than usual.  I don’t think I’ll ever be fond of the 6:30am screaming wake-up call.

If you’re a Cubs fan and LOVE Emerson Drive, tomorrow is your special day.  They’re doing a FREE show at The Cubby Bear Chicago, starting at 8pm.  They’re also singing the national anthem before the Cubs – Reds game too, don’t miss it!

If I haven’t seen you at the Friday Night Party Patrol recently, why not?  Join me in Shorewood this Friday @ 9pm – we’re headed to Bedrocks, on Jefferson St. just west of 59.  Lots of Miller Lite prizes & specials, plus you can win a copy of Jason Michael Carroll’s new CD before it’s even on sale!   More details & directions HERE.

Make it a great day, and we’ll chat after 3pm.

What a way to start the weekend

*** If you missed it yesterday, Martina McBride was my surprise phone call … she’s coming to Joe’s Bar for our next invitation-only, intimate ”8 Shows @ Joe’s” concert on Wednesday, May 6th.  Your first chance to win passes happens Monday, after 3pm!

*** Mid-70s today, so why not join me tonight for the FNPP? 

We’ll be at McDuffy’s on the south side of Chicago, 111th St two blocks west of Kedzie, starting at 9pm.  Stop by for an ice-cold Miller Lite and grab the brand-new Jake Owen CD, “Easy Does It.”

*** After Roy & I spent the morning at the park (first of the season), egg salad sandwiches are in order!  Do you have a special meal to kickstart Spring?

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

What a feeling

It happened last night.

One of our favorite things to do in spring & fall – we slept with the windows open!

However, Roy is still asleep.  It’s 7:50am (!) right now.  Clearly, it’s having an effect on him as well.

How do you know it’s spring at YOUR house?  What’s the one thing that’s a sure sign you’ve made the switch?

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

Road trips can go either way

I think we’re heading to central IL tomorrow for a visit with my wife’s grandparents.  They recently moved from their farm to a retirement home, and I know they’d love to see Roy.

I’ve never been a big fan of the “road trip,” having done several in college and beyond.

Then again, with the right combination of weather, companions and a little luck, anything can be great.

Big road trips planned for the spring?  The last great trip you took?

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

Daydreaming is a good thing, right?

With each day getting closer to baseball’s Opening Day, I find myself daydreaming a bit more about springtime.

Sun, 50-60 degrees, green grass, baseball, the promise of a great summer and warmer weather ahead.

I can’t shake it.  Every other thought is something to do with my spring daydreaming.

Am I the only one?

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.