A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor

To: Heather Hale
You've been lucky enough to have had New Year's Eve in Christchurch, NZ many hours ago! As a KIWI, you may have a fruit named after you, but you were already ripe, sweet, and luscious! I'm in Seat B 5 at the Ryman on New Year's Eve, thinking of you!
—George Schenk

To: John
I've got a dog, I'm getting a convertible... I've got my man, who could ask for anything more?
—Gabriel Speyer

To: The Jahn's of Long Island
Still waiting to get your RSVP for Christmas dinner. Shall I defrost the turkey?
—Karen Jahn

To: Ann Marie
Happy New Year and Happy 27th Birthday to ME! Everyone always forgets my birthday is on New Year's....
—Ann Marie Bongers

To: My mom, Thea, and my brother Mark
in Nymegen, The Netherlands, who listened to the podcast of Nov 25 to hear a message from my adopted home, Cincinnati, and were disappointed. Sorry: I missed the booth. Then again, my name was chanted often in the Dec 23 broadcast! So GK also knows: It ain't much without the Dutch!
—Hanneke (sounds like the holiday) Mey

To: Phyllis Wright
Phyllis Wright -- Congratulations on your retirement from 35 years as the Home Extension Rep from Penn State University. Now you can enjoy Garrison & Prairie Home Companion, full time. Best wishes -- The Tom Curtin Family
—Tom Curtin

To: ilana
Happy Birthday ilana! I'm sorry I didn't get you a Chanukah present, but if Garrison is funny enough tonight, maybe you'll forgive me. Love from you new husband, Kevin
—Kevin Cobb

To: Garrison Keillor
I am enjoying the daily poem in the Writer's Almanac. I am wondering why not include a few sentences about their authors, although I like hearing about other authors.?
—Mary Wood

To: Mom and Dad
Mom and Dad, I can't belive you're finally seeing the show live in NYC after more than 23 years listening on the radio. Good thing I found a man who likes to listen to Prairie Home Companion. Love, Bonnie
—Bonnie Butkas

To: To the 8th Grade at Hawthorne Valley School
Dear 8th Grade, Good Luck with your research papers which are due on next Monday! Have a wonderful semester with your new teachers, love from your faithful old History and English teacher Mrs. Weyerts
—Linda Pye

To: Friends in Wisconsin
Thinking of you and sending our best from Maryland--the brats and cheddar just aren't the same, and we sometimes long for farm smells!
—Jim and Allison Wimms

To: Regina Patterson
Wanted to Thank You for the anniversary gift. We will enjoy the show. Ya just don't understand good humor! Love always, your loving husband and son.
—Scott Patterson

To: Matt & Nick Mrozek
To the best Sons anyone could ask for. I truely wish you the very best for the new year. It's a fresh slate so write your future!! I love you guys...dad
—Dave Mrozek

To: Natalie, Tyler, Chris & Kim
Take care that Sid & Lola do not chew the cork off the bubbly. We'll be home a little late. --Mom & Dad
—Terry Harris

To: Andrew
Greetings from Montreal,Canada Andrew keep up the good work .Looking forward to hearing you play the guitar soon.
—Liette Laflamme

To: Dana Cunningham
To my beautiful wife Dana, without whom my life would be meaningless...Thanks for bringing me here tonight.
—paul cunningham

To: david & melody vanzin
To our favorite Tennesseeans: Hope 2007 will be a great year for you, and with two graduations, there'll be even more "top shelf" stories!
—tom & marisa vanzin

To: Jim Byrnes
Born in 1934 to a baker - with 11 brothers and sisters - a perfect bakers dozen. Known as Dad, Pop Pop, Coach, Teacher, friend and Sweet Pea. Jim we salute, honor and love you. (Jim and Family will be in attendence at Town Hall Friday - December 29th).
—John Burke

To: Robert Patrick Withers
Dear Dad, Happy 80th Birthday! You are a great Dad, gentle, understanding, witty, charming and talented with a great sense of humor. Thanks for passing on (most) these great traits! Love you so much. Barbara
—Barbara Ginsburg

To: Garrison Keillor
I LOVE your program. It's may favorite Sat. night entertainment. I rarely go anywhere before 7:00 PM (when it's over) Keep doin' your thing!
—sallee wade

To: Katherine Duclos
Happy Belated 100th birthday Grammie. We love all the great memories, sugar on snow, peanut butter pie, sleeping in the barn, warming our feet by wood stove. All this in the beautiful mountains of Braintree, Vermont. Love You
—Randy Watson

To: Sid Berquam
Happy Birthday (Jan. 8th)! To Sid, a Silver Springs,MN."native" From an old Army buddy (for over forty years) from RI.
—peter moniz

To: Beth
Happy Birthday, Beth!! Hope seeing Garrison live in Town Hall on 12/29 made it EXTRA special!
—Giancarlo Malchiodi