A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: Hazel Slinn
Pooh Bear in Kosovo: Wish you could be here, the show is great; certainly worth the minor annoyance getting your iris scanned and being fingerprinted. The Woozle in Washington
—T. J. Miller

To: Annica
Happy Birthday Annica! "Well she was just seventeen, and you know what I mean ..."
—James Krauss

To: Mom and Dad
Memorial Day greetings to my family and friends back home in Anoka, MN! I'm here at the Wolftrap show of our homegrown boy. We really do grow them strong, handsome and above average if he and I are any indication ;-)
—Kim Adler

To: Paula & Gordon
Thanks for the tickets, we love the show and Wolftrap; especially the seating in the Barn, ps- want to trade if the rain starts- love-the girls on the lawn:)
—Caroline & Beth Bertolin

To: Grandma and Grandpa Quayle
Congratulations on trading in the Virginia townhouse for the big ole' Winnebago Adventurer! Enjoy the maiden RV journey from Forest City to Orr's Island.
—Jill Spohn

To: Ronan and Cade
Our wonderful, spirited boys: Take it easy on Oma and Opa while we're here at the show! Remember, we want them to come back.
—Ray and Donna Fanning

To: Emily
Congratulations on your first solo flight yesterday. Can you fly us to Chicago in July?
—Mom and Dad Wheelock

To: Brian R, Smith
There is a cute teacher in China with out doubt there is none that's finer let me celebrate his day with a PHC hip horray tho his's older the years have been kinder Happy 66th Birthday,to the hottest guy in the West.
—Kristina Cole

To: Brian R, Smith
There is a cute teacher in China with out doubt there is none that's finer let me celebrate his day with a PHC hip horray tho his's older the years have been kinder Happy 66th Birthday,to the hotest guy in the West.
—Kristina Cole

To: Lynn Reiter
Lynn in Rochester, Minnesota: Congratulations on your new knee--one down, one to go! Sorry to hear about the episode with Nurse Wretched. Love from Anne & the boyz in Brookeville, Maryland.
—Anne Jordan

To: Ken & Jean
Hello. Hope the frost has finally lifted in Grand Marais! We will see you in July at the wedding reception.
—Kevin & Kimber Bratsch

To: dad
Happy 80th birthday to the boy from sacred heart, mn!
—tim schoepke

To: april
So! You had a hard time finding a Lutheran church on your recent visit to Minnesota? Are you sure you were there and not in Kansas?
—tim schoepke

To: David Blore
David, Congrats on getting into Governor's School for Theater this summer. The Bard would be proud, as are we. Love you. Mom, Dad and Anna
—Vera and Gary Blore

To: Paul and Linda
During your drive to Alaska watch out for geologists and bears. And don't worry about the wedding, it will be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. From your future son-in-law
—Corey Todd

To: Ellen
It must have been both - the neon orange umbrella AND the rain that brought us so much luck. Otherwise it cannot be explained. Madly in love with you,
—Martin Zak

To: Leroy and Lois Householder
Happy 50th anniversary. We hope you two lovebirds are enjoying the show. We had to sell a few cats to pay for the seats, but you're worth it. Love, Glenn, Patrice and Ben
—Patrice Hagmann

To: Bob from North Tonawanda
Bob -- It will be one year this weekend [June 11-12, 2005]you, me, Panda and Shaggs met at Golden Hill . . . . still loving you! -- Your Barb
—Barb Carder

To: Popi (pronounced like the flower, but not spelled like it)
Don't forget about the bookshelf in the process of finishing the bed - can I bring The Boy home with me next month? Love you and wish you could come in June.
—SarahBeth T

To: Will, Debbi, & Susan
thank you for sharing in the second annual PHC pilgramage. it is not often that one finds friends so dear & friends that love public radio! woo hoo!
—brandi cummings

To: Caroline Briggs Sykes
We are amazed to have a lawyer in the family! Way to go Caroline. We hope we never need your services! See ya'll this summer...I'm sure time with the folks will be interesting at best!
—Beth and Sean Drummond

To: The Briggs
We love you! We can't wait to see you this summer. We can even take a scenic chair lift on vacation-Hah!
—Beth and Sean Drummond

To: brandi
Thank you for spending all of your time with our crazy family. You fit in perfectly. Go. Go. Go. Will, Maddie & Tucker
—Will, Maddie & Tucker Fitzhugh

To: Jessie Kim
Hope you are having a great 25th Birthday.
—Dorian Caal

To: Martin
2 years ago I made the best decision of my life when I married you! Was it the rain or the neon orange umbrella that I walked down the aisle with that brought us all this luck?
—Ellen Zak

To: Mennonite Central Committee Bangladesh Alumni
After listening to tapes of PHC in Bangladesh with our Canadian friends years ago, we finally made it to a live broadcast. Here's to great memories of PHC in the tropics!
—Sharon and Conrad Swartzentruber

To: Chita Jarvis
To Chita - 24 years since I first saw you at this very place. The NY Philharmonic playing - you took my breath away. Thank you for making life wonderful. P.S. Maybe one day we'll get off the lawn and into the expensive seats...
—David Jarvis

To: John David, Jan, Deepak, Jessie, Andy
A resounding huzzah to the 612 Springfield Crew of Baltimore, MD. God Bless you all for your love,encouragement, and acceptance of my expression of various bodily functions.
—Suha Peng

To: Grandma Kitty
Can't believe you chose the slots over "Garson Keller!" (that's how she has pronounced it for the past ten years) Love, John and Carole Pescatore
—Carole Pescatore

To: Carly
Congratulations on finishing your first year as a broadcasting major! We're glad you're here celebrating your 19th birthday. Now get a job. Love, Mom and Dad
—Malia Kennedy

To: Mom
Your wedding was beautiful today. And so were you. Sorry we couldn't stay for the reception but, hey, we had tickets to A Prarie Home Companion. You don't blame us, do you? Love, Trip and Angela
—Trip Warren

To: becci
Becci - Good luck with the jam making. You know that's how the Smucker boys got started. Love ya, Karla
—Karla Humphrey

To: Sue Manchester
Sue: Congratulations on your graduation from the University of Maine Law School today (May 28). Since your first name is Sue, we're sure you'll make a great lawyer! Uncle Paul & Aunt Ruth, from Silver Spring
—Paul & Ruth Manchester

To: Ed Matteson
Mom hasn't complained about you at all in the past few weeks, does that mean you cracked open that christmas bourbon that you were saving for me?
—Jonathan Cristaldi

To: Harry and Lynn
For the May 28 show at Wolftrap. All the way from Venice, Florida again this year to see the PHC at Wolftrap. 25 years of mutal PHC. When's he gonna quit so we can do something else Saturday night?
—Paul & Marilyn Hollowell

To: Paul & Marilyn Hollowell
After 25 years of listing to PHC together and singing the Biscuit song, we are sitting in the pit for tonight's show. We just feel like we have died and gone to Powder Milk heaven. By the way,Garrison doesn't look so bad close up.
—Harry & Lynn Bartosik

To: Steve
Twenty-nine years is a very long time. Cindy
—Cindy Swope

To: Aura Lee Kelcey
A big Hello to Aura Lee (Kelcey) in Arkansas , the best little octogenarian winemaker in the western hemisphere- I swear that woman could make wine out of Howard's old sneakers. By the way, "Octogenarian" refers to the age of the wine- of course- what else? Hugs from ALL your girls in Georgia! We love you very much.
—Anna Hamilton

To: Joey
Happy Graduation! You may be a Master of Education, but always remain a student of life. I am so proud of you!
—Jen Cabigas

To: Cindy Swope
To my darling Cindy, One look was all it took. Happy 29th anniversary! - Steve
—Steve Kukla

To: Mom and Dad
Happy 34th Wedding Anniversary! Sorry about the tickets for the cheap seats: consider it evidence you succeeded brilliantly in raising 4 frugal children. Love, the Kids
—Carrie Hendrickson

To: Helen & Paul
Happy 50th anniversay from Corey, Steph, and Dani..Hope you enjoy the honeymooon suite tonight
—steve zilles

To: Chelsea
Happy 21st Birthday we will always love you even though we now have to start treating you as an adult.
—Shannon Dorman

To: Chelsea
Happy 21st Birthday we will always love you even though we now have to start treating you as an adult.
—Shannon Dorman

To: Laura
Years of begging to see PHC have paid off. Under the stars this Saturday evening, I wish my sexy wife a happy 60th birthday- Love Rob
—Robert Dolard

To: Jim Cousland
Happy 60th Birthday to my child bride, 40 years togther and still going strong right into retirement. Love You So Much, Nancy P.S. Glad we can spend your Birthday under the Stars with Garrison and the gang.
—Nancy Cousland

To: Jack Swanson
Happy 71st birthday to the world's best papa and hubbie, from your 13-year-old son, 22-year-old daughter and ageless wife.
—Cecelia Goodnow

To: Corinne Dubois
Happy Half-Century Birhday wishes to my lovely bride Corinne. I was hoping Mollie O'Brien would sing you a birthday song but she's off providing companionship to some folks out on a prairie somewhere. Your husband loves you....
—Rich Harris

To: Vanessa
Dearest Vanessa, Ten years and four kids later, you still make me feel giddy like a teenager. I´m glad your fit of nausea last week turned out to be just a virus. All my love, Stephen
—STEPHEN SORENSEN

To: Robb
Happy Memorial Birthday. The pistachio bundt cake won't hold all your candles, but our loving family members WILL be all together! Doesn't get much better than this!
—Jody Suiter

To: Vince Meehan
Vince, Happy 30th birthday and 6 months of marriage! Looking forward to many adventures to come, especially the arrival of the jawsy worm. Much love, Molly
—Molly McCracken

To: Ed & Lindsay
Greetings to Ed & Lindsay in the audience (on May 28th). Ed, there is a cord of wood to be chopped and Lindsay, there's a bottle of wine to be drunk. Come back to Nelson County soon!
—Aaron Paula Thompson

To: Mark Westphal
Happy first anniversary to my amazing husband Mark. Let's hope that the rest of our years together are as exciting as the first one has been. Love Always, your wife, Miranda.
—Miranda Westphal

To: Charlie
Will U go to the prom with me? I love you. call me. maria
—Maria Ciarlo

To: Clark and Shirley Sprague
Happy 50th wedding anniversary Mom & Dad! Thanks for moving from Wyoming to to California, wishing you many happy trails ahead. Love you, daughters Laurie & Sherry
—Sherry Paulson

To: Cast of a prarie
You've kept me interested in the show through today my 16th birthday. Continue the good work
—Will Perkowski

To: Luke, Rob and Julia in McLean, Virginia
Yes children, THIS is the show, and THAT is the man who read Daddy's proposal to me, 19 years ago next week. Aren't you glad I said yes? (Note to Garrison Keillor: We will be at the Wolftrap show on May 30. It was June 6, 1986 and you read: "Hello to Susie from Chris in Palo Alto who says, 'I love you. Will you marry me?'"
—Susie Knepper

To: Bob and Hilda Smith
60 years of wedded bliss. WOW! All three of us kids will see you in Texas for the big party (June 17-18 weekend.)
—Sue Bowen