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Greetings Posted November 17, 2001
Dad,
Happy Retirement! I
hope you put those
new golf clubs to good
use.
- Brooke
Brandon,
Wake up! You can't go
to bed this early.
- Brooke
Michael,
Hey Michael,
Remember my birthday is on Tuesday!!
- Abbey
Mary,
Honey,
I accidentally shot your dog last week.He's ok. But he can't figure out where his tail went. No turkey again this year.
Love
- Donald
LEK,
Listening to this show from St. Olaf makes me nostalgic... seems not long ago you were there - love you, toots.
- Mom
Trish,
I Love You and Hope all Your Hopes and Dreams Come True. When I Dream I Dream of You and should I Grow to Old to Dream Your Love Will Live In My Heart Forever and Always. I Hope Garrison Reads This Just For You Trish!!
Love You,
Ron
- Ron
Mom & Dad, Heidi, Geoff & Jamie,
Thanks for helping with the 15th move in 9 years.
Love,
Holly
- Holly
Wayne, Sharon & Jake,
To you and all my friends at Augustana Academy, St. Olafs sang our theme song from "Augie". Hope you heard it. Sure do miss you guys and our wonderful choir.
- Bob in Cleveland
Ron,
Hope the virus has been cleaned & your hard drive will be ready for a week of holiday bliss! Love & Miss You!!!
- Trish
Dear Sue,
Looking forward to seeing at the Hawaii Theater, you sound like a real sexy babe.
- Glenn Tango
Mari Kempton,
My favorite violist-How's about we swap concert dress tomorrow?- Your (hopefully) favorite clarinet player.
- Elise Olson
Ruth,
Good News on your new book, Rough Terrain. Tulip Hill lives forever.
- Ken
Orville & Jan in Fort Dodge aka Mom& Dad,
Sending you more thanks & love than even the toughest Iowa blizzard can carry! Yep! It's me!
- Cracked-but-not-broken Laurie Elizabeth
Mom & Dad,
Can't wait to see you at Christmas. I'll make sure I get to know everyone before we get on the plane.
- Jon
John,
Snuggle bear, here's to a winter with many nights cuddling under warm covers with hot cocoa, Garrison on the radio and maybe a September baby!
- Cassandra, your tigger
Monte, with an e,
Even though we both love A Prairie Home Companion and even if you sent me to the show in Buffalo and even if you went with me I'm still not sure about marrying you.
- Mary with a y
Briston Koller,
Happy Birthday & welcome to the world young fellow,
I thought you should know that the breast feeding is to get you used to thinking about dinner for you to see them. Women are conniving that way. But you will get used to it.
- Uncle Dennis
Mom, Dad and Rachel,
I'm looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday. Don't forget to leave room for me in the car.
- Sarah
Writer's Village Students,
What are you doing reading this stuff when you're supposed to be working on that novel? Get back to work, hehehe!
- Dixie
Kelbos,
The McTavishes of Chippewa Falls, WI FINALLY made it to the show! Love to the Kelbos in Palo Alto, CA
- McTavish Family
Flight Surgeon Gwen,
Selene,
I oft have dried my tears when thou hast smil'd. Thou seem'dst my sister: Hand-in-Hand we went from eve till morn across the firmament.
Endymion
- Naval Aviator Alan
lisa,
your beloved "Beans", my cherished "Sparky," we're better persons for having known them, love and consolation sis
- diana
Barb (in Minneapolis),
Keep up the writing - it's wonderful.
Rich blessings and a Happy Thanksgiving!
- Steve (in Atlanta)
Chief Beth and Richard,
Seasons greetings from Brewer's Wickford Cove Marina. The view is great from the jackstands.
- Maks, Linda and John
St. Olaf choir & orch.,
Caught your performance
on Prairie Home Companion
and was FLOORED!
Gorgeous! Danny Boy
nearly did me in. Got a
lump in my throat in the
first eight bars and by
the last verse, tears!
- Keith Garrison
John, Mike, & Beth,
Even though you're collectively better than 3250 miles away, our collective love is as strong as if you were here with us. Happy Thanksgiving!
- Your Mother & Real Father
Mom and Dad,
Hello Mom and Dad from your wayward sons Logan and Casey in North Carolina, we're watching NASCAR, crewing tobacco and growing mullets ... send help immediately.
- Logan Ertz
Joyce and Bruce,
Sure, we enjoyed the Cleveland film festival...but was that reason enough to move there?
- Jean
Wayne Feeler,
38 years and I can't promise to love you for the rest of your life, but, I'll love you for the rest of mine.
Pam
- Pam Martin
Mom and Dad,
Mom and Dad,
Keep the turkey roasting 'cause I'm coming home!
- Katherine
drew kyser,
hi drew can't wait to see you. we miss you! love, kate chris, sarah mom and dad
- katelyn kyser
Lieutenant Frank J. DiBonaventuro,
Dear Frank: Congratulations on your graduation from Air Battle Management training. We are so proud of you. Hope you like Oklahoma - the "sooner" the better.
Remember, AWACS stands for Always Worry About Clean Skivies.
Love Mom and Dad Mark
(Gilbertsville, PA)
- Nancy and Mark Mullen
Michelle,
Sorry you couldnt be here for your birthday, the cake was good.we saved you a piece, but the dog ate it off the counter.
- Jodi, Dad, and the dog Susie
Lynn and Tommy,
tests came back positive. ya'lls gonna be an great Aunt and Uncle from Shannon
- Cheryl
Paul Graff,
Hello from your loving wife! Be sure to feed our Irish Setter, Annie, and do her laundry!
- Carolyn Graff
To my Aunt Betty in Heaven,
Happy Thanksgiving.
- Love, Don
KG,
hey we love your show down here in south east missouri we have a wonderfull time every saturday nite with you
god bless keep up the good work thank god
for NPR radio
- scott underwood
Josie,
I miss you so much! What do you want for Christmas? I'll see you soon.
- Katy
Morgan Medsker,
Babe,
I love you with all my heart. You're more beautiful than words can express, and I will also love you more than you will ever know. God bless you always!
Loving You Always and Forever,
- Andy Engle
Victor,
Hey Vic, welcome
home...great to have
you back, even if only
for a little while...
Ed and Holly
- Ed
Meg,
yo meg! PHC rocks! hope you're having a great weekend with momma mo....love your procrastinating former roommate, julie
- Jules
Gary,
Happy Birthday Old timer (You know who You are) Lots Of love from back home in good old Sunapee NH.
- Teddy
Gary,
Happy what 52 Birthday Dad, Lots of love from back home in Sunapee NH
- Ted
Carleton Accidentals,
Hey, girls. Miss you down here in Tucson. Keep on rockin' up there in Northfield. And remember you're beautiful.
- Kirsten Jorgenson
Erica,
You had me for life when you thought to "vascilate" meant to apply Vaseline to your arms and legs.
Love always.
- Whip
Phillip ,
Sending love to you from home. We'll be listening for the great viola section in the Ole orchestra! Looking forward to seeing you and your dirty laundry next week! Love, Mom and Dad
- Mary Knutson
Jason & Liz,
Wish we could have been at the show, but couldn't get tickets; And dad is deer hunting, anyway. See you at Thanksgiving!
- Mom & Dad Meyer
Greetings Posted November 16, 2001
Conni and Charlie ,
Hello to the Ess Family (in the audience!) from the McDowell-Browns in balmy Brazito!
- Mike Brown
Dr. Jim Chambers,
Dear Jim -
After 28 years of being married to you I still love you bunches! One of the things I enjoy most about you is that you enjoy listening to Lake Wobegon together! I am glad that you are still my "first" husband!
Love Always,
Lynette
- Lynette Chambers
Momma and the Family,
Wish I could be home next week to eat some Turkey and Lefse with you all in Oregon. How 'bout Christmas? Miss you a lot.
- Cole Blume
Jill Lynch,
Dear Jill,
I never could ignore a hint!
Your not-so-secret admirer
- Jan Williams
Mr. Ed and the Biscuit Lady,
Be careful coming over the river and down the interstate to Atlanta. We're looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with you.
- Your daughter and her turkey husband
Diana,
I can't believe it im going to be a daddy. You are the sunshine in my life.
- Jon
Dolores Bentley,
Mom, do you know where the Western Union office is? The Funeral Industry is not recession proof after all.
- Scott Van tine
Mari,
Finally a night without the kids! But we miss them already. Thanks for being my wife. I love you.
- Bo
Franny,
I promise we'll get married as soon as my wife stops pestering me, and we'll live happily in the Bay House! You know you're the only gal for me.
- Eddie
Steve,
Happy 51st birthday, Steve! Last year we traveled from San Diego to St. Paul to see PHC live. Wish we were there again this year!
- Lori
Mom and Pops,
Hello there in Doon, IA!When winter finally gets here, you'll again wonder why we moved from Florida.
- Grant
Richard Caldwell,
Richard, our lives seem to be going increasingly to the dogs. Hopefully some day it will pay off. BOW-WOW!
- Gina Fisher
Joe & Ginny Shaw,
Greetings from daughter Betsy in Anthraxistan, (aka Washington, D.C.) who's looking forward to spending the holidays in her native Northfield where " white powder" means snow.
- Betsy Shaw
Chris Eismann,
Happy fortieth birthday!
You won't believe it ,
but life really does get
better after this date!!
- (Mom & Dad) Bonnie Eismann
Lauren McClain,
Glad you're enjoying
your freshman year at
St. Olaf, Queenie. Don't
worry, Minnesota guys
can't ALL be so
clueless.
- Dad & Mom in Cleveland
Soren Strom-Jensen,
Soren: Despite your best efforts,"Sin Boldly" is not the motto of St. Olaf. Tonight could you just "Sing Boldly"? Mom and Dad
- Lorrel & Phil Strom-Jensen
Curt Pedder,
Curt, Greetings from St.Olaf College in Northfield, minnesota, the stronghold of Lutherndom, (as opposed to Lutheran-dumb). I had a wonderful time in San Antonio. Come up here for Lutefisk - It'll help you forget the Alamo! Randy
- Randy Ferguson
Sara & George ,
Happy Holidays from the other snowy "M" state located on the 45th parallel. Missing you and Minnesota
- Cindy & Jay
A,
Hi
- BRI
Mom,
Thanks for putting up with all the wax. You must understand the insanity of it.
- Val
Daddy (You Know Who You Are),
Ok, so the computer-cam thing didn't go so well. I guess I can forgive you, THIS TIME.
Keep warm. I love you.
- MumMum (or Mama)
sister carol in louiseana,
hi sis, let us know if you're alive, love brother norm.
- brother norm
Greetings Posted November 15, 2001
B Marie,
Whether by sunlight, moonlight, or flashlight, I want to walk through life with you. LY
- AJ
Gabe Mateos,
Happy birthday to Paty, Gabe's wife from Brazil, who will soon realize that without the Twins, Minnesota is just a cold Omaha.
- Brian Dennis
My Mother, Linda, in the audience,
Thank you for making the trip from Vermont to see the show. And to my family back home- thank you for your never ending support.
- Ben
Emily,
Welcome home! We've missed you, we love you, your room has been clean for 14 months, let's try to keep it that way.
- Mom & Dad
Dad & Mom,
Happy Birthday, Dad! Bring your new heart & liver back to Baltimore soon. Mrs. Nightengale couldn't have done a better job, Mom. Love, John & Jeannie
- jeannie
Larry,
Hope you're listening to the show, Larry, on your way home from an Augustana football game. We'll meet you there sometime tonight. Uncle Paul is enjoying your ticket here at the show. Love, Kris and Augie
- Kristen
Len and Mary Andyshak,
Hi Mom and Dad,
I'm working Dad's theory about the Ogallala Aquifer and aliens into my science paper! I'm sure the prof. will approve.
love, Sarah
- Sarah Andyshak
Tim Campbell,
Happy 30th Birthday to our little brother, Timmy, soon to be married. Don't worry, we'll bring the smelling salts... Love, Lynne, Patty, and David
- Lynne Campbell
Kyle--in Boston,
It's worth all the trouble in the world just to see your smile. I'll be there soon--don't see Harry Potter without me!
- Jane--in D.C.
John and Myrtle,
I'm waiting for the temperature to drop into the twenties before I dig the ladder out from under all the junk in the garage and start cleaning out the gutters before winter sets in. Your procrastinating son,
- Jack
silas e. jones,
Buddy,
Loved you desperately 30 years ago, love you ecstatically now.Gosh,when I did love at first sight, I chose well!
Nancy
- nancy k. mccloud
Greetings Posted November 14, 2001
Lindsey,
Lindsey,
Loving you always. Thank you for all you do for me. I hope you'll still love me in Idaho. It'll be great!
- Stephen
Carole DeRade,
For the buffalo broadcast:
Carole you stoped seeing me because I was to heavy for you I am glad you are hear with me today I still love you and Happy Birthday 12/22/???? Lloyd
- Lloyd Hinterberger
My dad, Ray,
I finally hung up your painting of the river, but some of the paint has chipped. Let me know if you can fix it.
- Ramona
Aunt Kitty &Uncle Pat,
Wishing you Happy Holidays and all the cats too! From your favorite niece, Erin.
- Erin
Thad Manuwal,
Dish, To my california pig hunter... I shall cook you midwestern fried chicken soon if only you'll remember to return to it. Bring your new dog. -Lorie
- Rebecca Sandle
Gary,
Hey, sweetie! Congratulations on one month smoke-free! YOU CAN DO IT!
With love...
- Brett
Rob Enslin,
Have a great trip down. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday. No tofu turkey. Love, Mom & Dad
- Bob & Nancy Enslin
Natalie from the Dancer's Studio,
I love you. Marry me and come to Northfield.
Mark
- Mark Lange
Dick Ellena,
Happy 71st birthday Sparky, 27 years and you still light my fire. From your loving wife Char.
- Char Ellena
Laurel Lynn,
I wish to let you know that I cannot imagine being without you as my friend and wife. You have been such a blessing to me for the last few years. I thank God that I was given the opertunity to have spent some time with you. Thank you for being my wife.
- Wayne
Whitney,
Happy birthday from your FAVORITE aunt who will bring your present this weekend - and hopefully get her present by meeting Garrison - what a way to age!
- Aunt Janice
Edie,
Thanks for being the kind thoughtful one in the family. You are such help in my lowest times.
Bless you, see you Monday and Thanksgiving.
- Mike
Dear Mom and Dad,
You were right--you can get into Princeton Seminary without having gone to St. Olaf. Go Augsburg! Love,
- Ryan
Rebecca Lofft,
Hello! We'll be listening for your viola in the orchestra tonight. Hope the Lutherans are treating you properly!!
Love,
The Choir & Orchestra at San Diego First Assembly
- Sharon Jahr
Robert and Sandra Cole,
Mom and Dad,
Thanking you for giving me the greatest gift of all - life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
With Love,
Shannon
- Shannon Cole
Frank Serrapere,
Great Lakes Greetings from Michigan. Some lighthouses are red, Our waters are blue. I knew you'd be listening so I sent this to you.
- Lisa Sefton
Michael George,
Hello to our family "Norwegian Bachelor farmer" in California. Just remember, being the family favorite only means that you live the furthest away. We have missed you back there then.
- Cousins Susan, John, Matt and Beth
Nancy,
After 30 years apart, I have found you. Though greatly changed we are more the same than ever. Thank you for the gift of you.
- Silas
Garrison Keillor,
Sorry to do this to you but I have tried everything else.
I would love to order some items BUT it is impossible because I'm in Canada.
The drop down menu only has US states AND WILL NOT ACCEPT A CANADIAN ADDRESS. I have tried phoning and e-mailing to have this changed to no avail!!! Why do you discriminate against your Canadian listeners? Especially since you are here in Ontario this month.
My family and I love your program.
- Gisela Smithson
Greetings Posted November 12, 2001
Mary Daugherty,
Mary Daugherty in Ann Arbor Michigan. She was born in 1909 and will be 92 years young on December 4th. She says that Garrison is her favorite companion on Saturday evenings. WE LOVE YOU MOM!!!!!!
From Bill & Jeanne down the holler in West Virginia
- Bill Bailey & Jeanne Jacobs
Marie and Bill Gesme,
Happy 60th wedding anniversary from all your Bohemian and Norwegian family.
- John Gesme
My dear Major,
Thanks for coming home. Life and love just weren't the same without you.
- The girl down the street
Bill & Nancy Wygant,
Greetings and Salutations on your Golden Wedding Anniversary!
Love, Clay, Louise, Kimberly, Charlotte & Stuart
- Clay Wygant & Louise Ford
Sara,
Hope you're playing a great show Sara. If you're hearing this then you're obviously not playing your violin so get back to it! St. Olaf second violins rock!!
- Rob
David Stelling,
Birthday Greetings,Dave. We miss you & wish we could all be together on your special day. Much love from your Mom
- Barbara Stelling
Van,
Thanks for being a Veteran.
- Doug
Sam Fulton,
I hope you have enjoyed the use of "my kidney" these past 30 years. And no, you do not get to choose any other body parts. Sorry!
- Rick Fulton
Mom and Dad,
Looking forward to Thanksgiving dinner. I think I'll pass on the tufo turkey.
- Rob
bernice,
Happy 44th Anniversay.
seems like only yesterday
we were in our 20's. Love
you to pieces.
- Ed
Dad,
Hey Dad thought you might need some giggles!
Enjoy!Love ya!
~*Valerie*~
- Valerie
jas,
dad and i both are sleeping a little
easier now that you
are a MARINE.watch
out bin laden
- mom
Tom and Dianne Adkins,
Just wanted to say thanks for paying for everything. I am eternally grateful. I'll be bringing home tons of laundry next week, so please make room. Luv y'all.
- Jen Adkins
Derek ,
Thankyou for making this past year with you the happiest of my life. Love always, Jen.
- Jen
Greetings Posted November 12, 2001
Trish Martin,
Greetings from Norway! Where the men are wrong, the women are desperately looking, and all of the children are about average.
- Kristina Rasmussen
Garrison Keillor,
I am deathly ill and cannot travel to St. Paul. Will PHC tour again this year and, if so, are you coming to Indianapolis. OK, I'm not really sick, I just don't want to travel to St. Paul this time of year. Will you still come to Indy?
- Ed Ruiz
Roland,
Happy Birthday from your son!
If I say your age, you'd have
me buried under the collapsed
barn across the street. This is
safer.
- Wesley
Dennis Leland,
This is for Dennis in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. If you can hear this, you'll know we were meant for each other. Love always, forever...Jan
- Jan
Mother Whitley,
Mother--I found Garrison's web page. You can quit bugging me now.
Love--your son Jay
- Jay
Robert,
You will feel my wrath, O God-fearing Quaker man, tonight as we lay in bed together, naked as jaybirds.
- Jennifer
Garrison Keillor,
Have enjoyed your work for many years. You have helped me laugh when I have needed it most.
I have terminal cancer The Order of The Silver Rose #0159.
- Richard Doran
Pat and Stan Haarr in Upstate New York,
Come down to see us in Virginia. Don't let our neighbors see your New York license plates. We're almost accepted here now.
- Jean and Paul in Verona, Virginia
Jack,
Have a great day!!!
- Jack
Paul,
Hello my little Norwegian bachelor farmer's nephew. May your dream of not following in your uncle's footsteps be fulfilled. Love,
- Olivia
Pam,
I love you with all my heart. I cannot wait for the day that we are one forever.
All my love, Gary
- Garrison
Jennifer Jackson,
To my wonderful wife. Happy 28th Birthday. Thank you for giving me the five best years of my life.
Your Loving Husband Emory
- Emory Jackson
Nik Ormseth,
Happy Birthday to Nik from Bella, the luckiest bride-to-be.
- Bella Laeijendecker
Eddie Hall,
You make me laugh, you make me sing,
you make the best of everything,
and when I'm down, you clown around,
and turn my sad face upside-down! I love you!
- Robbin
Greetings Posted November 11, 2001
Rachel,
We were so close to performing for President Bush. What happened? Wait a minute, were you fooling around with baby powder when you mailed off the press package?
- Clover
Max Jennings,
Hi Max.
- Michael Jennings
Jenn,
Jenn,
The ski show circuit is
almost over, I'll be home
on Sunday night!
Paul
- Paul
vanessa,
Still writing this tedious, flat, horridly depressing research paper. I am beginning to fear my graduate studies may either never end or consume me alive.
- nancy
"The Steel" ,
Hi Shunty- hope your
luck held out at the
Blackjack table. If not,
I'll see you in the
gutter... or Baltimore.
Love, Vendetta
- Spoon
Mom, Dad, Sue, Tom, Babe and Carol ,
I appreciate all y'all coming from Minnesota to surprise me on my 50th. Since you left he cotton has been picked, the Krispe Kremes are eaten and the county is once again dry.
- The eldest sibling, Rick in Athens, AL
eden whoolery,
to my sweet daughter, eden--you were born as a place of paradise in a world of chaos. welcome, my angel
- mat whoolery
Coach Dorman,
hey coach...glad to know you're odysseus...and to have a hero as a teacher
- hien phan
jim, Audrey, Robert and Joan Engebretson,
Cousins Jim Audrey, Robert and Joan Engebretson-Sorry you didn't make it to Norway Sept 13th. Happy to hear you got to the next best place-Decorah, Ia-for a little "Norge" Cousin Jean Trester
- Jean Trester
Gwyn Garner,
Howdy everyone, I just wanted to get on the radio once before I leave the country!
Mom,
We are moving to Australia. We love you.
Skip & Karan
- Skip & Karan Garner
John in Illinois,
Since you couldn't make it to Minnesota to see the show, I found someone else to use the ticket. Having great time, glad you're not here.
- MJ
Mary Ann,
Happy Anniversary, to my Angel! These have been the best two years of my life!
- Don
aunt char,
Maybe Garrison will invite you on to play your organ! I will be there with my trusty Brownie-Flash !!!
- Cupake & Co
aunt marian russell,
I love the time we spend together at Lake Wobegone and especiallythe photos.
- cupcake & Co
Jim Glover,
Sing Piper Sing,even if your songs don't make bells ring,tomorrow we'll be gone,so Sing Piper Sing.
- The Psychic Cowboy
Dano DeVaney,
hey dano i think i found my way on the show. hope your having a good time killing Bambi.
- farmer
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