Lionel,
Bad idea you had about coming to this Praire Home thing to find a new companinon but at least the show is good.
- Jerry Kitich

Amy,
Be careful on the drive home from New Hampshire--we have a date to swim in the ocean in July....MY
- A

PHC Streamer,
Thanks for giving me a little chunk of home here on Sunday mornings.
- Bob in Japan

My wife Merry,
Please be careful. My spirit's mortality is in your loving hands.
- Scott

Tom Murphy,
Hi Lynne. Kevin is not too sick to go to the movies. -Tom
- Tom Murphy

Karrie and Jayme up there in Duluth,
Greetings from Maine! Hope to come visit tropical Minnesota in January - maybe we can catch a Prairie Home Show! The "M" girls together again...
- Angie

"The Toledo Torpedo" Karen Provo,
Jeff and your 3,500 children wish you a happy 50th birthday, you explosive thing! Teach on, only 5 more birthdays until retirement! [for January 4, 2003]
- Jeff Bender

Greg Boole,
Greg and Lance- Wishing you a wonderful 50th birthday with many great years to come. Love from Andrea, Erin, Adam, & Emily.
- Andrea Schroeder

Aunt Sue and Cousin Stu,
We sure do miss you in NY, hope you'll make it back safe from W. St. Paul. The snow is so deep here, you have no idea. Love Tim & Michelle.
- Tim Koeth

Dr. Conley, Parrish Medical Ctr,
I know you didn't believe the story about my falling into the Jacuzzi while cleaning it fracturing my ribs. or...Did you?
- Tom Robertson

Mom and Dad,
Dear Mom and Dad, Thanks for letting me drive out tonight to the city to see the show, even though i have a sprained ankle. i know you worry, so just wanted to let you know i'm okay and doing fine.
P.S. I won't be home until tomorrow afternoon cause i'm seeing Lord of the Rings on Imax at midnight.
- Ali Chaudhri

The Kelly's in Boca,
Thanks to Grandma and the Connecticut Kellys enjoying the sunshine in Boca Raton.
Love Mary Pat and Martin
- Martin Sheerin

Nancy,
Chin up. There are years of memorable Christmases to be had.
- Your Loving Sister, Joyce

Elaine,
Happy Birthday Elaine
- Marcy

Garrison Keillor,
We are a family of admirers of Garison Keillor and radio guests. Tonight my son James Bertsch is in the audience with his wife Christina and my son i law John Wells. My entire family is gather in the home of my brother Denis Craine who is very ill with ALS. It would be a treat if you could greet James who is a big Minnesota lover. Graduating from St. Johns in Collegeville Minnesota, he also wrote his Master's thesis on F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Happy New Year and thanks for so much good entertainment and homor.
- Therese Bertsch

McConnell Family,
Tonight after the show there will be a family Internet Videoconference to divide up Uncle Angus's haggis collection and maybe other things, if there's time.
- Jim McConnell

Barbara & Merle,
Our family must hail from Lake Woebegone because all our men are handsome, our women strong and our children above average.
- Diane & Joe

Jana,
I love listening to PHC with you, thanks for sharing. The Living Room is looking great.
Love Greg
- Greg

Zoe Hoffman,
Congratulation to Zoe on early acceptance to the Eugene Lang College of the New School in Greenwich Village – and no more pierced body parts – please!!
- Dad

Walter R Parsons Jr,
Dad Happy birthday, I thought this would make up for not sending a card. Your daughter Cass
- Cassie

Mike ,
Katie and I are in Perugia. Italy is beautiful,but no NPR :-( I miss you.
- Pam

Kathy Ewing,
wish you were feeling well enough to join us today, get some rest. Love, Mary, Dagmar, and Mike
- mary, dagmar and mike

jake and buddy,
Don't stay up late, be nice to each other, remember to go to bed after the show and don't poop on the rugs, we'll be home soon.
- Mike and Dagmar

dawn schwartz,
Slug- Congratulations on getting accepted into med school. We're all so proud and can't wait for the adventure to begin. I love you, snooks
- joe schwartz

Beth Heidere,
Greetings to Katie Heidere, and happy 33rd birthday to Beth Heidere, both of whom are here tonite (Dec 28). They tried to get to the show two years ago, but the train stopped a mile from Princeton Junction and parked for four hours.
- Jim Heidere

Bill AKA Acme Gap Filler,
Sumos quod sumos I miss you, And then some.
- Your blip

Lala,
our little love diamond is now bigger than the hope diamond. Only six more months!
- Your handsome prince

Trevor and Kathleen Glucksman,
Kay, Trevor, Roz, Les, IT'S TWINS...TWINS!!! Can you believe it!!! See you at the show. Love you all. Tillie, Jodi and Dan.
- Daniel Glucksman

Mr. Garrison Keillor,
Hello from the Bootheel of Missouri-Portageville where mosquitos are in season year round !!
Paul Temple
- Paul Temple

Bobby,
2002 was the wonderful adventure life is supposed to be 'cause of you. Come step into 2003 with me and let's see what happens
- Charlotte

Nanna and Pap,
merry Christmas. Thanks for helping mom with all those late nights. Pap, don't worry, I'm saving a dirty diaper for you. Love Chloe.
- Chloe Moss

Darren in Sydney,Australia,
Enjoy your new abode, wish you were here with us tonight but thanks to the internet you are.
- Love, Judy and Robert L.I.C.NY

Lori Ann Krushefski,
Lori Ann happy 33rd birthday from your husband Jim
- Jim Miller

alex,
they say every happy marriage is made of two great forgivers. you go first! just kidding. i love you truly, always and forever, my handsome prince. 'til the stars turn cold. and i apologize for not telling you more
- laura

Tony and Ros Mooar (pronounced Moore),
It is dec 28th...saturday morn...in New Zealand. And right now I am listening to one of Garrison's shows from 1985 (minisota). Thanks heaven for the treats of national radios Christmas treasures (the dull jocks go on holiday...and we get lots of Keiller).
My mum and dad stayed with dear friends (Eileen and Morrie Mericle) in Ames, Iowa a few months back (Mum and Dads first overseas trip) and Dad emailed me to say they were litening to the home companion.
So many thanks Garrison, for your wonderful shows.
Mum and dad...i don't know when we will hear this broadcast...but hey...I love you both.
A merry christmas and a peaceful new year from New Zealand (Middle earth)
Chris Mooar
- Chris Mooar

Maureen Lobenstein,
Congratulations on your graduation from the prestigious French Culinary Institute! Now you can leagally say "Do you want French Fries with your order"
Love, Dad
- Robert W. Lobenstein

Al Tinsley,
Whole-Hog Birthday Wishes to Al Tinsley on his 70th Birthday from his Concord, North Carolina Companions!
- Phil & Marjo Tinsley

deborah,
Seven years after arguing over the merits of Tucson, AZ there's no one I'd rather go with... plus, I may finally win the arguement.
- emily

Georges,
Just wanted you to know that I am looking forward to the possibilites for the new year. I hope and pray that I will be blessed with the gift of you and all the green peas that we can handle. Je t'aime, toujours;
- Mary

Jim Chambers,
Thirty years are come and gone,
But still our love continues on.
I wonder what time will bring,
As our love so truly rings!
Love,
Lynette
- Lynette Chambers

Mirek,
You're the best birthday present I've ever received and, I really love lossing on chess to you. Happy New Year, love.
- Yaojen

Geoff Barber,
Happy 25th Birthday to Geoff from Edina. Sorry you're stuck in Albuquerque...the party's going to be a blast!
- Shelby Smith

Noel Tribbey,
Salutations Noel. How are things in sunny California? Thanks for the shirt from Maui! I know I'm the only guy in Idabel Ok. that has one
- Mitch Kelly

Michael Auman (Dad),
After 60 years of birthdays the week after Christmas, a dad as great as you deserves a really big surprise. Now that you know where we were taking you, Happy Birthday Dad! Enjoy the show!
And to Mom back in Asheboro, NC: Keep the light on, we'll be home tomorrow!
- Jeff & Kevin Auman & Terry Sanderson

Heather in Ithaca,
Hope your christmas was merry. Relax, you have earned it.
- Tom in St Paul

Steve,
happy christmas eve birthday. . . (belated) one more day and you could've been god. . .
i love you
- nikki

Hoosier Hayride Opry Fans,
Greetings to all the Hoosier Hayride Fans that attended the Nov 16 Inaugural Show and the Dec 21 Country Christmas Show. Thank you for all your support. See you Jan 25 for our next show and we wish you a prosperous new year!
Robert Berkowicz, CEO
Hoosier Hayride Opry
- Robert Berkowicz

Paula MALONEY,
TO Paula MERRY XMAS& Happy New Year!
From Arthur C_ & all in Carlow.The EMERALD ISLE>
- arthur

Stacey Davis,
If life is an oyster, then you are my pearl.
Will you marry me?
- Andrew in Washington, DC

Bob,
Thank you for introducing me to the most enjoyable 2 hrs. every Saturday night on the radio.
- Linda

Jac-Q,
Merry Christmas! Thanks for the singing Santa Pen, it was a hit at the office. Found out it also makes a great road flare with the flashing strobe lights. The police officer wasn't sure what he was seeing at first. You always know what to get me for Christmas! Love Weezie
- Weezie

Jessamine,
Merry Christmas in the Black Hills. May peace, joy and good health abound you next year.
Love,
Mom
- Mary

Becky Lou,
The next best thing to being 'home' for Christmas is being able to listen to Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion via internet here in London. It enables me to sit and sip some mulled wine, cuddle a spaniel or two, admire the tree, and wash myself in reverie. I hope you listen to it, too. . .
- Alan

Garrison Keillor,
I have listened to your show for as long as I can remember and I just wanted to say Thank you for your wonderful voice!
- Joy Winning

Rich Dworsky,
Thanks for getting back in touch with an old fellow traveler. Sending warm Season's wishes your way from around our New Hampshire fireplace.
- Ken and the since-then Godins

Charmaine and Bruce Hebbard,
Welcome to Charmaine and Bruce, here from England for Christmas:
Who was it that said "Two nations separated by a common language"? ... Churchill? Wilde? Shaw? (Keillor?)How are we doing so far?
- Pamela Losey

Joe and Anne Rubio,
Mery Christmas Mom and Dad from Sandy and Chris. Good news, Andrew has his first tooth. Bake a pie, we are coming over.
- Chris Rubio

My Fiber Optic Friends,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year... Miss you... My Christmas wish is for No More Chemotherapy in 2003...
- Mister Z

Lucille and Carolyn Shelhorse,
Hello to Mama and Carolyn in Danville, Virginia.
We'll be there on Monday in time for supper. It's worth the long drive just to see your faces in the window when we arrive.
- Hugh and Sarah Miller

Neighbors & Friends in Wisconsin,
Hello to our neighbors and friends in Wisconsin! We're having a Merry Christmas here on the east coast! See you next week. From Jim and Allison (in the audience).
- Jim and Allison Wimms

Larry in Sacramento,
Hi honey, you've been so wonderful over the last two years...I look forward to our trips together!Love, Vicki
- Vicki

Mark Reilly,
Happy 40th Birthday Mark! Thanks for sharing the last 20 of them with me!
Natalie
- Natalie

Karen,
Christmas in New York, Christmas in Massachusetts, Christmas in Vermont, 20 years and I'm still waiting. Hurry Home.
- Jeff

Irmgard Weiss (Mother),
Thanks for keeping the home fires burning. We'll be home in time for New Year's and the traditional Herring and Beet Salad.
Love, Susan
- Susan W Pekari

Amy Kilpatrick,
Amy Kilpatrick in Paducah.We knew you could do it. Congratulations on your first semester of college and your 4.0.
- Marilyn Saxon ,Steve and Kai (KI)

Steven Smith,
You are my warm blanket. So thanks for always covering my dairy aire. Love always.
- Carressa

Mom,
Hey mom thanks for all you do for us - merry christmas and a happy new year!
- steve and kyle