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Chip Ramsey is the former host of the Lake 98.1 morning show
Over the course of his almost five years at Lake 98.1, Chip wrote a daily blog. This is an archive of those blogs.
Chip is now Program Director of WNSP, Mobile, AL

Monday, September 7, 2009

WLKN Morning Show Archive 10/08

10/31/08-Happy Halloween! Here's what we , talked about this morning:

  • An 82 year-old Kentucky man stands accused of trading OxyContin to two young women <, A href="http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2008/10/30/Man_82_accused_of_trading_drugs_for_sex/UPI-28381225383928/" target=_blank>in return for sexual favors. Any young woman having sex with an 82 year-old man MUST be doing it as a favor.
  • Domino's Pizza has done a fascinating study on the difference between Republican pizza customers and Democrat pizza customers.

10/30/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

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10/27/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • My thanks to the staff and vendors at Memorial Mall for a great time yesterday at the annual "Boo Bash." We saw some great costumes yesterday and some of the winners were really, really cool.
  • What's the number one costume being bought up at costume shops? Sarah Palin. She's followed by Barach Obama, John McCain and Ronald Reagan. I think the best costume in Wisconsin this year requires two guys: One in a Favre jersey with a cell phone, the other in a suit, wearing a cheesy mustache and carrying a cell phone. Yup, you got it. Brett Favre and Matt Millen.
  • Saturday Night Live was, in my opinion a disappointment Saturday night. Jon Hamm from "Mad Men" was very good, but a lot of the skits were not that funny. The funniest was the promo for the Barach Obama variety show. Maybe it wasn't as good without Amy , Poehl, er who was otherwise engaged on Saturday.

10/24/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • Ti, na Fey has been praised for doing a dead on impression of GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin, even by Governor Palin herself. Fred Armisen as Barack Obama? Not so much.
  • TV.com is asking for your votes for the TV character you would most like to see as President. Choices include Jon Stewart (The Daily Show), Stewie (Family Guy), Don Draper (Mad Men), John Locke (Lost) and Spongebob. I voted for Dr. Miranda Bailey from Grey's Anatomy because tough times call for a tough President. Just please, don't make Izzy your running mate!

10/23/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

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10/21/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • If you enjoy a cold Zima now and then, we have bad news. Miller Coors has discontinued production of it citing low marketshare.
  • <, ;, DIV align=left>A couple in Missouri has taken the phrase "Hey you kids, get off my lawn!" to the nth degree. If you try to steal one of their McCain-Palin signs from their front lawn, you could get an electric shock from an underground electric fence or a bottom full of bbs. Looking at the woman's picture, just her coming out and yelling at me in a bathrobe would be enough to scare me.
  • A new CD is coming out---for dogs. An "Animal Communicator" has laid down some special tracks to help Fido or Rover calm down and relax. Monies from the purchase of the CD go to Animal Welfare groups (including PETA).

10/20/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • A math teacher in Brooklline, MA has an innovative way of teaching his subject. He uses Fantasy Football stats.
  • Famed fashion critic Mr. Blackwell has passed away at 86. He is famous for his annual list of the worst dressed celebrities.
  • Saturday Night Live had their best ratings since 1994 with a guest shot by Republican VP Candidate Sarah Palin. Governor Palin appeared in the opening segment, passing Tina Fey on the way to a make believe press conference. During the "weekend update" segment, Amy Poehler did an awesome rap which is worth a look if you haven't seen it:

10/17/08-Here's what we talked about this morning

  • Today marks the first anniversary of our morning show in its' present form. Thanks for being there and waking up with Lake 98.1!
  • A man in England was ordered to stop tending to a patch of grass because it was "too tidy" and making his neighbors look bad. I have no hope of getting a similar warning.
  • Plann, ing on going to the Super Bowl? The top tier tickets have reached the $1,000 price point . Here's my sage advice: Take the $2,000 and buy a big screen TV and enjoy the game in your living room.
  • You might recall a couple of weeks ago, John McCain backed out of guest slot on David Letterman's show to appear on "The CBS Evening News." McCain made it up last night, showing up and having some yuks with Letterman last night.
  • Live from New York,it's Sarah Palin. The VP Nominee will make a guest appearance tomorrow (Saturday) night on NBC. She's a big Tina Fey fan, too.

10/16/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

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10/14/08-Here's what we talked about this mor, ning:

  • The longest active streak in the NFL will come to an end on Sunday. NBC's John Madden will miss his first game in 459 starts when he parks his bus Sunday night. Cris Collinsworth will fill in for him.
  • Another book by a child star who had fame early but heartache later. Maureen McCormick, who played Marsha, Marsha, Marsha on the "Brady Bunch" writes in her new book of romances with co-star Barry Williams (Greg Brady), Michael Jackson and Steve Martin. She also tells of a long history of drug use and depression.
  • What's the new rage this fall? Pumpkin flavored beer.

10/13/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • The great night time soap "Dallas" turns thirty this year and will celebrate with a big cookout at the actual Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas. Some fans paid $1,000 for the November event so that they cou, ld mingle with stars Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray and Larry Hagman.
  • Think you stuffed your face during the Green Bay football game yesterday? You have no idea what face stuffing is about.
  • Do you remember Kenneth Jennings, the Jeopardy champ who kept on winning? He's the host of a new show on the Game Show Network called "Stump the Master." You could win $1,000.

10/10/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • First and foremost, happy birthday to my dad, Ace. He's 85 today. That's right, Calvin Coolidge was the President. Ace has lived through the depression, WWII (in which he participated) and is a walking, talking encyclopedia of history. Just ask him. Just make sure you have two hours to listen to the answer.
  • In New Hampshire, a moose confused a pickup truck with his girlfriend and attempted to have relations with it. Bullwinkle was getting an eye exam at Lencrafter's and could not be reached for comment.
  • I'm sure you are familiar with those funny Southwest Airlines commericals with the tag line "Wanna get away?" A man in Florida was given the honor of introducing Joe Biden to a crowd of about 4,000. He introduced him as John McCain. Oops.
  • WEB BONUS MATERIAL: I'm not really big on home owners associations. Here's why.
  • WEB BONUS MATERIAL II: If you are fan of Mother's Cookies, you'd better get some quick. They closed up shop yesterday.

10/9/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • You may recall the film "War of the Roses" where a couple played by Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner split their house into two parts pending their divorce. Life has imitated art in Cambodia where a couple, recently granted a divorce, literally split their assets. The husband, upset because his ex wouldn't care for him while he was sick, got some friends together and cut the house in half. I can hear Abraham Lincoln now.
  • Baskin Robbins has joined the growing number of places that offers presidental election themed products. For a limited time you can enjoy a bowl of "McCain Straight Talk Crunch" or "Obama's Whirl of Change"
  • Sad news in Sheboygan. The Ponderosa Steakhouse, a Sheboygan institution for almost 40 years is closing its' doors tomorrow (Friday.) The company that owns the Sheboygan Ponderosa has filed for chapter 7 bankrupcy protection and is closing 14 Ponderosas including units in Sheboygan, Appleton and Milwaukee. But fear not, salad bar fans. The Ponderosa in Manitowoc is franchise owned and is not affected by the closures. If I could afford it, I'd love to bring either a Ryan's Steakhouse or an Old Country Buffet to Sheboygan. If you have a restuarant you think the area needs, e-mail it to me and we'll share it on the air.

10/8/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • A man in Florida was not too happy after he realized the Sarah Palin he met was a fake. I bet she can't even see Russia from her house.
  • John McCain and Barach Obama faced off in their second debate. Both candidates jabbed the other, but most political observers call it a draw. They also say McCain needed a knockout and didn't get one.
  • On last night's Dancing with the Stars, one team's loss was another team's gain. Since Mindy and Max had to withdraw because of Mindy's injury, Chef Rocco and Karina lived to dance another day. Besides, Rocco probably cooks for the cast backstage so there is no hurry in letting him go.

10/7/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

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10/3/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

  • A guy in Mukwonago was trying to siphon some gas into a gas can when he had problems seeing how much was in the can. So, he used some artificial light: A lighter. Needless to say, he got burned. What do they put in the water in Waukesha County?
  • A man in New York faithfully followed the directions of his trusty GPS onto train tracks. It was there his car got stuck and crushed by a train. The man is okay, but his car and the GPS are not.
  • If you have a kid that has everything or lists her heroes as Rachael Ray, Paula Deen and (ugh) Sandra Lee, th, en do we hav the perfect Christmas gift for them. It's the Mattel's "I can be Barbie TV Chef" playset. It comes complete with the Barbie (dressed like a chef), kitchen and 12 sticks of butter. Wait five years, then purchase the Barbie "I can host a talk show" set.

10/2/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:

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