November 28, 2006 - December 2, 2006
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December 2, 2006
To: Garrison Keillor
My husband accidentally rented "APHC" recently and I can't get enough of it! Takes me back to my youth sitting in front of the old RCA on my Granpa's lap late nights wrapped in a blanket. God Bless You and Yours and keep that Ole' Time Radio a-comin'.
—Sandy DeCord
To: Mom & Dad Joyner & Michelle
Congratulations! You're going to be Grandparents and Auntie in June!
—Luke & Brenda Joyner
To: Vernie & Scott
Thanks for the great 50th birthday bash. Being with your family makes one realize what it would have been like had the VonTrapp Family had Kariokee in the Sound of Music.
—Terry Lankutis
To: Phillip
To a great roomate and a long time friend, happy birthday this new years eve.
—Paul Herrington
To: boushkie
I'm sorry I got mad...I love you more than fried cherries on hot apple pie!
—Pookah Levy
To: Our Friends Back Home
Greetings from south Florida to all our dear friends back in Western New York, to everyone on College Avenue, Happy Holidays, and enjoy the weather!
—Tony & Veronica Lazzarino
To: gary
My Gary Quail hunting with the spaniels was bliss. I love you to the stars and around the world and back to our heaven on the Black river. Thank God the flood didn't wash us away Kitten
—beverly mitchell
To: William Klein
Hi to the folks back in Burrton from Jimmie, who ran off to Africa with the Peace Corps. I miss you all and think of you often.
—Jimmie Klein
To: Mom and Dad
Hello from Montana. Hope you enjoy the Buffalo show. P.S. I'm bringing my fiance home for Christmas. See you then!
—Chelsea Hillman
To: Stu
Dad, thanks for asking me to be your best man, and I hope you and Nancy have a wonderful life together. Does this mean the 18 year old can drink champagne for the toast?
—Jeff Dorfman
December 1, 2006
To: Jim & Marilyn Bollenbacher
Glad you made it safely to Buffalo to see Garrison LIVE! This time you didn't roll the motorcycle while listening to him!
—Deb Herzog
To: Smith Family
Congratulations to Smith Family in Saranac Lake on finishing the roof
—Sheila Kelly
To: iris katz
To Iris, We hope your physical therapy is going well. Your dogs want you back in action. Love, Ro and Alan, who are sitting in the balcony
—roberta levine
To: Fiona
Happy 11th birthday, Fiona. Happy fiddling! Love, Mom and Dad.
—Mom and Dad
To: Fiona
Happy 11th birthday to Fiona in the Mink Hills...happy fiddling! Love, Mom and Dad.
—Mom and Dad
To: Mom and Dad
Hope you're enjoying the show in Buffalo today. It's fine, we can hear clips of it inbetween the nailing as we install the hardwood floors of your dreamhouse. Hurry home! Love, Mary, Megan, Justin, and Rob
—Megan Glance
To: For Everyone!
Welcome to our Prairie Home friends. Peace on earth and laughter to all!
—Linda Lazzaro
To: friends and family
Hi. We're having fun and we're keeping you warm in our hearts always.
—Margo downey
November 30, 2006
To: Carol
Thanks for the wonderful seats. I drove down from Canada expecting to find some snow and you did not disappoint me. Merry Christmas.
—Fran Goddu
To: Jason Wellman
After 5 years the bride and the best-man are engaged at last.
—Nikki Paganelli
To: Michele Howard
Mom it has been seven years since I lost you on Dec. 3rd. But your spirit has given me power to accomplish goals, travel, love and live life to the fullest. From your son with love, Joe Howard Monroe Ohio
—Joe Howard
To: Mom & Dad
Know how much you like us kids home for Christmas porridge, lefse, krumkake, kringla and more. We will be in spirit as you with us.
—Daven & Lianne Oskvig
To: Karen
Greetings to the city of Buffalo's #1 supporter in the greater Rochester NY area. When you're raised in a city that even folks in Alaska think has horrible winters you develop strong bonds and strong character. Buffalo will always be home. Go Sabres - win that Cup!
—Jim Spawton
November 29, 2006
To: Rob and Julie
Looking forward to seeing you on Christmas Eve. We should have lots of snow for you here in Buffalo, so leave your tennis racquets home in Altanta.
—Steve Hayes
To: aunt Gen and Cousins Carmen, Kathi and Gray
Enjoy the show...hot chili and a warm fire at the White Tail are just a night's rest away! Love, David
—David Strickler
To: Buffalo hockey fans
Can anyone part with two Sabres tickets for a Buffalo expatriate and his son? The kid ought to see the next Stanley Cup winner.
—Mitch Gerber
To: Kathleen
Hi to PopPop, Auntie, Noah, Dad, and Kathleen B. Hey Kathleen,turn the radio up loud enough so the goats can hear. From Grace
—Grace G
To: Reidar Hagen
We marry today in Norway at 5 PM in the snowy moonlit Jotunheimen hills, and I have never felt more wonderful in all my life.
—Meg Anderson
November 28, 2006
To: Matt Johnson
Hey, MJ. I know your working hard, just waiting for summercamp again, listening every Sunday because there's nothing better to do. Your friend, Tanner
—Tanner Maddox
To: Matt Johnson
Hey, MJ. I know your working hard, just waiting for summercamp again, listening every Sunday because there's nothing better to do after slinging trash.
—Tanner Maddox
To: MARCEL
I am presently listening to A Prairie Home Companion via the archive web site.Great show . Keep up the good work Mr.Keillor and greetings also to aal your team.
—Larry Kearney
To: Dave Bennett
Well Dad, this Bennett has finally made Garrison's show. Mom would have loved to have been here. Like visiting your first home in St. Paul... it's family.
—Bill Bennett
To: Sam, Nick & Nathan
Skip & Amy send greetings to their three sons, Sam, Nick & Nathan, who are probably still flipping the TV channels trying to find tonight's broadcast. We'll be home soon to break the bad news.
—Skip Tillinghast
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