February 12, 2006 - February 18, 2006
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February 18, 2006
To: Debbie
Debbie- I hope everyone that sees this will pray I get a publisher and get picked up for the food Network soon so we can start a family....IF not I still think I should become a male escort...I promise..it will be just for the money. :)
—Ed "Long Island" Cosgrove
To: David, Matt, and Chris
Don't worry about Mom, she's enjoying your boy's night out too! Aaah! Peace and quiet.
—Dawn Brandt
To: Garrison and the PHC crew
Hello to the PHC crew from Mila Vocal Ensemble...we're down the street from you tonight and in Waukesha tomorrow. Yip!
—Natalie Nowytski
To: Allen Enyart
Happy Anniversary, sorry you have to be in Iraq and Danica in Arizona..but next year you can really celebrate.. MOM
—Cheryl Enyart
To: Tanner Maddox
I know it's a cold night at camp tonight - but there's work to be done! If you ain't moppin', you're wrong!
—Matt Johnson
To: Gary Williams
Happy 57th Birthday Dad!! Thanks for being the best husband to Mom, the kindest Daddy to us, and the most fun Grandpa to your 6 grand-kiddies. We love you so much~
—Katie Williams
To: Dan
Celebrating many happy returns on your birthday to a crusty, old professor. Many crusty years ahead! Friends till the end.
—Grant Stevenson
To: Vicki and Paul
To our favorite Katrina Relocatees: You no longer have to wonder what "below zero" feels like. "Ooh wee, dat's cold!" Andrea, Tom, Jen and Andy
—andrea johnson
To: Jen and Andy
Good luck with trying for that baby--and no we don't care if it is a capricorn or pisces. Mom and Tom
—andrea johnson
To: Miss Kitty
Miss Kitty in Milwaukee; Miss Nettie says, "MEOW" in a way that no human voice ever could or SHOULD emulate.
—Joe Berman
February 17, 2006
To: Manny
You told me about PHC about 20 years ago and I thought you were nuts; I listened and became (and continue to be) a believer. You rock! Affectionately, Wolfy (of the Prince Spaghetti song writing team, Manny and Wolfy)
—Rich Camlin
To: Dan Peterson
Happy 35th birthday, Dan! I love being with you - especially in Box 1 Row A tonight! Love from your Minnesotan born, bred, and breathing wife
—Debbie Peterson
To: Buckwheat
Best wishes on your walk from Florida to Nome, Alaska. This week you are walking west of Madison. We hope the money comes pouring in for your fund raising efforts for a health clinic in Sakgway, Alaska. Enjoy your walk in Wisconsin and Minnesota. I hear it is cold.
—Shelley, John, Kate and James Hoffmire
To: Jozef and Chris
Happy Birthday! See you at your party tomorrow! Your Mama Mia
—Mia Kuether
February 16, 2006
To: Paul and Peggy
Happy 37th Anniversary to Paul and Peggy, Amherst Wisconsin. Enjoy your first “live” radio broadcast show in romantic Milwaukee. Love you, The Kids and Grandkids’isis.
—Rachel Yates
To: Tristan
To our eldest son who at this moment is auditioning to enter the music program at UW Eau Claire! Wish you could be here. Don't forget to clean your room when you get back home, we rent it out in just six short months. Love, Mom & Dad
—Kent Brodie
To: Ingrid and Karin
Happy Birthday to the Guacha Girls, Ingrid and Karin, from Rick and Dick
—Richard Foley
To: al & mary meinz
happy 1 yr anniversary on your move to scottsdale...wonder if we're having the same weather? we miss you, elizabeth & brody
—elizabeth meinz
To: Barbara Stack
Carlene and I Connected, Appreciated each other, Responded and Empowered ourselves to make a few changes while you were at the show! Good Teamwork!
—Jennifer Broden
February 15, 2006
To: Darling Wendy
“Our first date was at this show, 22 years ago. Now the brood numbers three – with footprints from Minnesota, to Jerusalem, to sweet home Milwaukee.”
—Don Rappé
To: William Yohe
Happy 75th Birthday, Daddy! You're a great girl! (a very old inside joke) I love you dearly. Love, your youngest daughter, Kris :-)
—Kristine Yohe
To: David
Happy anniversary to my dearest friend and Saturday evening radio companion.
—Anne Laband
To: My wife, Tina Bryant, the most wonderful woman in the world!
Happy Anniversary! You are second only to God in my life! Thanks for these two great years of marriage! Here's to 98 more, followed by eternity together!
—Anthony Bryant
February 14, 2006
To: Aaron
Aaron, happy valentine's day to my budding biologist - I love you but stop trying to explain RNA transcription to me. Love, Kati
—Kati Devaney
To: Tom Rhody
Happy Birthday Dad, I'm glad you could come down this weekend from the Pittsburgh Steeler cold weather and visit me in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. I hope you have a great weekend. Luv, Susan
—Susan Rhody
February 13, 2006
To: Gramma Bitsy
I'm glad we get APHC here in the Virgin Islands. Now you can learn how I'm the only Island Girl who can say uffdaa in Creole.
—Hannah Wright
To: Rita Young
It took this great lady 91 years to become a passionate listener of PHC but she's in front of the radio every Saturday night now.
—candace young
To: Mrs.& Mr.Simon
Many Many Happy Returns of the Day. "Happy 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY".
—Anoushka Mary Kurian
To: Pamela Finch
A very Happy 37th Birthday wish to you my dear wife of 10+ years and going strong! Awaiting the birth of our second son in the coming weeks! Our life is going to change once again, for the better as well! With much love......
—Paul Finch
To: Sally and Mark Outlaw
Happy tenth anniversary! As the minister said at your wedding...we hope Mark doesn't live up to his name!Lotsa love, Mom and Dad
—Bobbe Miller
To: Tom
Being in the south has its advangates for February. We are not shoveling out from under all that snow this valentine's day. Reeses?
—shari heinz
To: Mike
Bonjour ! Now that I eat no more burgers and burritos but healthy mediterranean food in southern france, I am still a fat french guy... Go figure...
—Sam Fatfrenchguy
February 12, 2006
To: Brian
Maybe you'll finally believe I adore you, if you hear it from Garrison Keillor... Really truly love you honey
—Kristen Sherwood
To: Brian
Maybe you'll finally believe I adore you, if you hear it from Garrison Keillor... Really truly love you honey
—Kristen Sherwood
To: dad
love you dad hope you have fun in southcarolina.
—imanol ortega
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