Sandra Says...

Teen Idol Corey Haim Dies at 38

2010-03-10T07:17:00.000-08:00

Actor Corey Haim -- best known for 80s films including License to Drive and the Lost Boys -- has died at the age of 38.

Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the actor's death to TV station KTLA.

According to police, Haim, who had past substance-abuse problems, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday of an accidental overdose.

He reportedly was found unresponsive at his apartment. He was with his mother at the time of his death.

He was later pronounced dead at Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank.

Courtesy of Us Magazine

I was in shock to read this today. I was such a huge fan of Corey Haim as a child, I even had posters on my wall depicting the idol and like any other teen girl, had visions of wedding bells! He WAS that big! But saying that, there are a lot of teen idols who feel from grace and the transition from child star to serious adult actor has been a difficult journey for many stars. Corey will be missed and I wonder when former child star and friend Cory Feldman Will come out with a statement.

Here are a few child stars gone awry...

Lindsay Lohan

Britney Spears

Danny Bonaduce

Brad Renfro

Bobby Driscoll

Dana Plato

Todd Bridges

Scotty Beckett

Michael Jackson

Robert Blake

To Be Continued...

Cheers,

Sandra Foxx

NO SMOKING!

2010-03-09T06:55:00.000-08:00

So, I decided that I finally need to rid myself of smoking and bought the patches and placed one lovingly on my arm last Thursday (March 4th) and I have been smoke free ever since! It has been a little tough, but not nearly as tough as I thought it was going to be. A lot of it is will power I think. The need for nicotine is actually not there at all, it is the habit. It is a hard habit to break as I had been smoking since I was 15 years old...full time smoker by the age of 17. It is a life-long habit I have held on to and being able to break that feels wonderful. I know the journey has only begun, but I am determined to keep the cancer sticks away from me and stay smoke-free. As someone pointed out, I am not 'trying to quit' I DID quit and I AM a non-smoker! I just need to STAY that way! I have started wearing the patch only during the day as the wicked wild dreams are driving me crazy while wearing it. I was warned that it would happen but I didn't think it would happen. OH YES IT DID. Last night I took a shower and then removed the patch and went to bed. It felt great and it was a nice night of sleep. I did put a patch on right away when I got up and I am still going strong. I am almost at a full week of no smoking and it's awesome. I don't want to die and I don't want to stink. I can actually smell my perfume now!

Cheers!

Sandra

7 Beauty Urban Legends—Fact or Fiction?

2010-03-03T02:51:00.000-08:00

7 Beauty Urban Legends—Fact or Fiction?

Whether you first heard them from your mother or at your first slumber party, beauty urban legends cause us to buy promising skin creams and follow off-the-wall regimens. Here, we've listed seven of the most common beauty myths out there—and their answers. Say it with us: The buck stops here! Check out the other 26 beauty myths here.

1. Myth: I pluck one gray hair, multiple gray hairs will grow back in it's place.
Fiction. This isn't true — which is good because some of us were starting to worry! While plucking gray hairs won't make more grow back in its place, it's not a good habit to get into since it can damage the root.

2. Myth: Cocoa butter will help get rid of stretch marks.
Fiction. There are plenty of creams and lotions that claim to eliminate or at least minimize stretch marks. While we would love for all of these to work, stretch marks are caused by weight gain or loss, and usually can't be reversed.

3. Myth: Split ends can be reversed.
Fiction. Unfortunately, once split ends happen, the only way to get rid of them is by getting a haircut. The good news is that the right hair products can definitely make them less noticeable. Try a pomade like John Frieda's Frizz-Ease Creme Serum Overnight Repair Formula. Also, try to limit the use of heated tools and appliances (hair dryers, flat irons, etc) for shinier, healthier locks.

4. Myth: Certain cleansers can make your pores smaller.
Fiction. Pore size is genetic, so although there are tons of products out there claiming to shrink the size of your pores, they don't work to minimize pores permanently. What they can do is temporarily make your pores appear smaller. Hey — we'll take what we can get!

5. Myth: Crossing your legs causes varicose veins.
Fiction. There are plenty of ways to potentially develop varicose veins, but none of them are related to crossing your legs (sigh of relief). Some examples of what could causes varicose veins include genetics, obesity, trauma to the skin, etc.

6. Myth: Teeth whiteners can damage tooth enamel.
Fact. Make sure you follow the directions line by line when using teeth whitening products. If these products are used improperly or too frequently, it can result in permanent damage to your teeth.

7. Myth: Sleeping on your back may prevent wrinkles.
Fact. After hearing this, we're never sleeping on our sides again! The American Academy of Dermatology says that sleeping in certain positions may result in "sleep lines." After time, these lines can turn into deep-set wrinkles, so flip over and get your shut-eye on your back.

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Funny Motor Insurance Claims

2010-03-01T07:28:00.000-08:00

So, I was talking to Jeff and Bill this morning about auto insurance (riviting, I know!) and was wondering if you need special insurance on your vehicle for hurricanes. I guess the answer is yes-crazy! Anyhoo...THAT got me thinking about real insurance claims that people had submitted and how funny some of them are. I scoured the internet and found some funny ones for you to start your day with a giggle! Cheers!

Funny Motor Insurance Claims

"I was driving along the motorway when the police pulled me over onto the hard shoulder. Unfortunately I was in the middle lane and there was another car in the way.." (Thanks M Robson)
"Going to work at 7am this morning I drove out of my drive straight into a bus. The bus was 5 minutes early.." (Thanks N Bradley)
"I was driving along when I saw two kangaroos copulating in the middle of the road causing me to ejaculate through the sun roof." (from an Australian claim form - Thanks N Shepherd)
"The accident happened because I had one eye on the lorry in front, one eye on the pedestrian and the other on the car behind." (Thanks Sharon Burrows)
"I started to slow down but the traffic was more stationary than I thought."
"I pulled into a lay-by with smoke coming from under the hood. I realised the car was on fire so took my dog and smothered it with a blanket."
Q: Could either driver have done anything to avoid the accident? A: Travelled by bus?
The claimant had collided with a cow. The questions and answers on the claim form were - Q: What warning was given by you? A: Horn. Q: What warning was given by the other party? A: Moo.
"I started to turn and it was at this point I noticed a camel and an elephant tethered at the verge. This distraction caused me to lose concentration and hit a bollard."
"On approach to the traffic lights the car in front suddenly broke."
"I was going at about 70 or 80 mph when my girlfriend on the pillion reached over and grabbed my testicles so I lost control."
"I didn't think the speed limit applied after midnight"
"I knew the dog was possessive about the car but I would not have asked her to drive it if I had thought there was any risk."
Q: Do you engage in motorcycling, hunting or any other pastimes of a hazardous nature? A: "I Watch the Lottery Show and listen to Terry Wogan."
"First car stopped suddenly, second car hit first car and a haggis ran into the rear of second car."
"Windscreen broken. Cause unknown. Probably Voodoo."
"The car in front hit the pedestrian but he got up so I hit him again"
"I pulled away from the side of the road, glanced at my mother-in-law and headed over the embankment."
"The other car collided with mine without giving warning of its intention."
"I collided with a stationary truck coming the other way"
"A truck backed through my windshield into my wife's face"
"A pedestrian hit me and went under my car"
"In an attempt to kill a fly, I drove into a telephone pole."
"I had been shopping for plants all day and was on my way home. As I reached an intersection a hedge sprang up obscuring my vision and I did not see the other car."
"I was on my way to the doctor with rear end trouble when my universal joint gave way causing me to have an accident."
"An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car and vanished."
"I was thrown from the car as it left the road. I was later found in a ditch by some stray cows."
"Coming home I drove into the wrong house and collided with a tree I don't have."
"I thought my window was down, but I found it was up when I put my head through it."
"The guy was all over the road. I had to swerve a number of times before I hit him."
"I had been driving for forty years when I fell asleep at the wheel and had an accident."
"As I approached an intersection a sign suddenly appeared in a place where no stop sign had ever appeared before."
"To avoid hitting the bumper of the car in front I struck a pedestrian."
"My car was legally parked as it backed into another vehicle."
"I told the police that I was not injured, but on removing my hat found that I had a fractured skull."
"I was sure the old fellow would never make it to the other side of the road when I struck him."
"The pedestrian had no idea which way to run as I ran over him."
"I saw a slow moving, sad faced old gentleman as he bounced off the roof of my car."
"The indirect cause of the accident was a little guy in a small car with a big mouth."
"The telephone pole was approaching. I was attempting to swerve out of the way when I struck the front end."
"The gentleman behind me struck me on the backside. He then went to rest in a bush with just his rear end showing. "
"I had been learning to drive with power steering. I turned the wheel to what I thought was enough and found myself in a different direction going the opposite way."
"I was backing my car out of the driveway in the usual manner, when it was struck by the other car in the same place it had been struck several times before."
"When I saw I could not avoid a collision I stepped on the gas and crashed into the other car."
"The accident happened when the right front door of a car came round the corner without giving a signal."
"No one was to blame for the accident but it would never have happened if the other driver had been alert."
"I was unable to stop in time and my car crashed into the other vehicle. The driver and passengers then left immediately for a vacation with injuries."
"The pedestrian ran for the pavement, but I got him."
"I saw her look at me twice. She appeared to be making slow progress when we met on impact."
"The accident occurred when I was attempting to bring my car out of a skid by steering it into the other vehicle."
"My car got hit by a submarine." (The Navy informed the wife of a submariner that the craft was due in port. She drove to the base to meet her husband and parked at the end of the slip where the sub was to berth. An inexperienced ensign was conning the sub and it rammed the end of the slip, breaking a section away, causing her car to fall into the water. The Navy paid the compensation claim.) (Thanks Jay Kuivinen)
The English comedian Jasper Carrott has used funny insurance claims in his stand-up act for a long time, including some featured above. Here are three others, kindly suggested by Andrew Moignard.
"I bumped into a lamp-post which was obscured by human beings."
"The accident was caused by me waving to the man I hit last week."
"I knocked over a man; he admitted it was his fault for he had been knocked down before."
"A house hit my car." (A house was being moved by a large truck. My friend had his car parked on the side of the road correctly. The house began to tilt off the truck and eventually fell off the truck, landing on my friend's car. He eventually had the insurance paid, after lengthy explanation and the moving company confirming the story.) (Thanks Ben Keirnan)

It's National Chili Day!!! SIMPLE HOMEMADE RECIPE

2010-02-25T08:16:00.000-08:00

With it being National Chili Day-I thought I would share with you my personal homemade Chili recipe I got from my sister (who is a nationally certified Chef and instructor) with you! It is so simple and so delicious! Enjoy!

This recipe is for a Chili used as a dip or over Frito's, but read the tips below to make this a regular ol' "chili in the bowl" recipe!

What you will need:

1 lb. Hamburger

1/4 cup flour

1/4 cup chili powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt to taste (you will need a lot of salt!)

Water & Chicken Stalk

1 small onion

Directions:

Mix all your dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

Brown hamburger with onions (I leave the hamburger fat in for this recipe, but you can drain if you want)

Add dry ingredients over medium/low heat to hamburger/onion mixture and stir CONSTANTLY, do NOT let burn!! YES, you are adding dry ingredients to just the hamburger FIRST.

Once this is mixed together, add 1/2 parts chicken stalk to 1/2 parts water, this is to THICKNESS that YOU want. There is NO RIGHT OR WRONG amount here. Add a little bit of your water and chicken stalk at a time for thicker or thinner chili.

Use this as a DIP or over FRITOS for FRITO PIE.

TIPS:

This can be used as a regular chili, just add to the mix celery, canned tomatoes and kidney beans! Top with sour cream and cheese if you fancy that as well!

USE A LOT OF SALT for flavor!

Use HOT salt for an extra kick!

ADD HOT SAUCE for another added kick!

Cheers!

Sandra Foxx
sandra@wirk.com

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The Journal Is Mine

2010-02-17T08:07:00.000-08:00

A lot of people were curious as the owner of the journal Jeff 'found' at DSW airport. Of course, it has been revealed that the journal is mine. I want you to know that it was not our intention to mislead you or upset you. It was such a therapeutic way for me to share my personal story with you. I gave my permission to share my journal with you and when the time was right, we revealed it was me. We would never ever share someones secret journal on the air, but in this case, it was O.K.! I want to thank you for reaching out to me on Facebook, on our 'air' and in person as well. It means a lot to me all the support I am getting in this troubled time. It was such a release to be able to say out loud to you what was happening with me. It was hard as I just moved to South Florida and my nearest family member is 1,800 miles away. I felt a little lonely and scared to admit what was going on and I literally felt nauseated every day. I confided in Jeff FIRST before anyone else. I sat in our little office and turned toward Jeff and said "Can I talk to you?" I had tears in my eyes and spilled my heart open to him. Jeff was such a rock for me and he didn't say anything to anyone as I asked and he let me know that when I was ready, we could talk about it with you. I held my feelings in for a very long time and slowly I started feeling like myself again and decided that there was no 'easy' way to spill the beans with you. I couldn't just say "I am getting an annulment, but it's a long story." I also like feeling connected with you, we are a 'family' here and with being so new, I was starting to feel a little lost because I wasn't sharing my life. This was the easiest and most therapeutic way for me to share my life with you and what was going on. The support has been tremendous! Thank-you! I can't say it enough. I feel so much better after coming forward with my story and thank-you to those of you who are sharing theirs with me as well.

Bless You!!

Cheers,

Sandra Foxx

Superbowl Commercials 2010

2010-02-08T07:14:00.000-08:00

Like a lot of people, the only time of year we sit around in anticipation of TV Commercials is of course, during the Superbowl! This year, there were a couple funny ones but I wouldn't goes as far as to say it was the "Best Year Ever..." Here are a few highlights! (My personal fave is the Doritos commercial with the little kid!)

DORITOS

DR PEPPER (KISS)

E-TRADE (Cute Babies Talking! Gotta Love It!)

BUD LIGHT (House of Bud Light)

SNICKERS (Betty White)

Funny Stuff!

Cheers and Happy Monday!

Sandra Foxx

Jimmy Kimmel on Jay Leno on Oprah!

2010-02-01T02:38:00.000-08:00

Kimmel On "Sucker-Punching" Leno

Yesterday, Jay Leno went on Oprah and said that Jimmy Kimmel “sucker-punched” him when Kimmel appeared on his “10 @ 10″ segment. Well, Kimmel devoted a chunk of Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to deliver another sucker-pu… I mean, a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at how it all happened.

Check it out:

Kimmel talked about being booked on The Jay Leno Show, and the standard talk-show process of being “pre-interviewed” — when a staffer goes over with the guest the general topics that will be discussed. When Kimmel realized that Leno wanted to ask him stuff such as “What’s your junk-food weakness?” Kimmel balked, claiming he told the staffer, “I really think we have to talk about what’s going on with Jay and Conan because that’s what people want to hear about – not about my junk food weakness.”

He was told that Jay felt “‘there’s been a lot of talk about that stuff and we don’t want to beat it to death.’”

Kimmel paused and said, “But what he did not understand was I did want to beat it to death. I like beating things to death. And so I did.”

Then Kimmel delivered the roundhouse right:

“If I made any mistake, the mistake I made was thinking Jay would have anything other to say than what was written on the cue cards. I figured he’d get into it and mix it up. You know, at one time he was a comedian. But he just stood there, kind of reading through the questions like a robot and then goes off and rats me out to Oprah.”

In case you forgot the original segment, here it is:

Kimmel concluded last night by jokingly whining Lenoesquely, “He’s a tattle tale. Oprah and I had a wonderful relationship and now it’s ruined because of Jay.”

Courtesy of Ken Tucker, Entertainment Weekly

Funny TV Commercials

2010-01-29T08:10:00.000-08:00

So this morning we were talking about funny TV commercials and of course, that led to an adventure on youtube! I remember a few funny ones from a few years back and a few that were 'banned.' Like the Pepsi Commercial on the Superbowl a few years ago....when a beutiful blonde woman with great legs is walking around this 25 year class reunion and people are whispering "Who is that? Remember her?" Then it pans to this guy who looks up at her, holding a Pepsi in his hand and says "Bob?!" It was so funny and of course, it aired one time and then got yanked. Man, what ever happened to a little humor? Lighten up, right? Well, below are a few funny commercials you may or may not remember. If you have any you want to add, please send the link to: sandra@wirk.com

Here is the OUTPOST commercial Jeff was trying to recall this morning--after a fierce fight with the web, we found it!

...And you have got to love those E-Trade commercials with the talking Babies!

This is one of my favorites, you might recall the Snickers campaign with "Not going anywhere for a while...?" This is GREAT!

I am sure there are PLENTY more funny commercials out there, and uf you come across any, please share! :-)

Happy Weekend!

Sandra

21 Things We Are Learning To Live Without

2010-01-25T09:12:00.000-08:00

What do you really need?

It's become a national question. With jobs and money scarce, consumers are taking inventory and tossing lots of stuff once deemed important into a humongous discard pile. To safeguard the essentials--a safe home and supportive community, the kids' education, Internet connectivity, sustenance for a pet--Americans are giving up lots of other things. Some sacrifices are painful; others bring surprise benefits.

To gauge America's changing priorities, I synthesized market research, business trends, economic data, and reports from hundreds of consumers into a list of things that many people seem to be significantly cutting back on, or living without completely.

Here are 21 of them:

Monthly payments. Old mentality: I don't care about the price, as long as I can borrow to pay for it and I have enough income to cover the monthly payment. New mentality: I've already got too much debt, and the banks won't lend me the money anyway. Result: More cash purchases and a lot less financing of cars, furniture and other costly items. "The era of unbridled, debt-financed consumer spending is over, and the monthly payer is out of action," Eric Janszen, president of iTulip, a finance-advisory firm, wrote in Harvard Business Review last year.

Window shopping. Browsing used to be an acceptable pastime. But consumers have discovered that window shopping encourages them to buy tons of stuff they don't need. So now, they're shopping only when necessary, making a list and sticking to it, or skipping the mall in favor of online sites, where temptations are weaker. "I no longer spend a day at the mall when I'm bored," says Debby Abrams of Rising Sun, Ind. "I don't buy, rebuy, and rebuy again: Buy a lamp, buy one I like better and put the first one in the basement, then buy a third one and put the second one in the basement."

Bells and whistles. The technology arms race is slowing, with consumers gravitating to simpler gizmos like Netbooks, prepaid cellphones, and older, used electronics. Shaving features is obviously a way to save money, but some users also find the simpler devices a relief. "My cellphone is back to being just a phone and not my connection to the rest of the world via texting or the Web," says Dorothy Robson of Durham, N.C. "Simplicity is definitely the new thing. Now if we can get the government to be frugal, that would be great!"

Clutter. As Americans downsize, do more of their own cleaning, and look for stuff they can sell online, they're discovering tons of things around the house they can get rid of. After Russ and Deborah Merchant of Delaware, Ohio, moved into a smaller rental home in 2007, they dug out hundreds of items they had never used and didn't need. For a year, they gave away more stuff than they purchased. "We keep being amazed at how having less stuff, with no deprivation, actually gives us better quality of life," says Deborah Merchant. "We've gained emotional and spiritual maturity."

Cable TV. Many people are cutting back on pay-TV services or canceling them altogether, which saves $50 to $100 a month. As a replacement, some viewers watch free programs on Hulu or YouTube or make do with broadcast TV. Others are giving up television completely. "There's no money for cable TV, so my Internet does me for all my news and other entertainment," says Mariluna Martin of Los Angeles. "That's money saved, plus no TV means no blaring of bad news, fear-mongering, ad pressures, and other unpleasantness." Martin spends more time reading books and sipping tea at a neighborhood café. She finds that rewarding: "The changes I've had to make have made my life better. Things are simpler and healthier now."

A home phone. How many phones do you need, anyway? With cellphones ubiquitous, the home unit is becoming redundant. Internet voice services like Skype and magicJack slash the cost of calls but still provide most of the services that are available through the phone lines. Many people are reducing their cellphone service as well. Kathy Bowman of Joseph, Ore., figures she's saving about $800 per year since she replaced her cellphone with a prepaid Tracfone she mainly reserves for emergencies. Canceling a fax line to her home saves another $120 per year.

Privacy. Got room on the couch? To save on rent or mortgage payments, roommates are doubling up and grown kids are moving back in with their parents. Mark Hamister of Elyria, Ohio, says privacy is one of the many things he's given up as two of his grown daughters have moved back home, bringing boyfriends, pets--and a granddaughter. But he's not complaining. "We have learned to enjoy a simple, cost-effective, and minimalist approach to life by developing an appreciation for nature and family," he says. "Big, expensive toys and trips were fun before, but we really don't need them anymore."

Prepared foods. More people are cooking at home, and they're doing it with fewer premade sauces, marinades, dressings, and other ingredients. "Moms are back to basic cooking," says Chance Parker, a market researcher at J.D. Power & Associates. "They want to use fresh herbs and spices. It saves money, and it's more healthy." Patricia Tremblay of Dayton, Ohio, has given up her microwave as she's cut back over the last two years. She now cooks instead of zapping a premade entrée. "I've traded convenience for choice and done well, with the added bonus of weight loss and a sense of accomplishment," she says. "It's a great beginning that seems likely to stick."

Tupperware parties. Sales of Tupperware and other storage products are up, since people are cooking at home more and husbanding leftovers. But consumers still want the best deal, and they're skeptical of merchants--even if it's a friend or neighbor. "I flatly refuse to go to any 'home parties' where the hostess is selling candles, plastic ware, etc., and she gets free merchandise," says Lois Barber of Sandy Hook, Conn. "The stuff costs about three times what you would pay retail. My blanket excuse is, 'My sister sells it.' "

Packaged cigarettes. The average price of cigarettes is about $5 a pack or $45 a carton, which mounts quickly for regular puffers. Kicking the habit is the most obvious way to save money, but short of that, more smokers are buying small machines that let them roll their own smokes. "We learned to make our own cigs with a machine that cost $40," says one smoker. "We now save around $120 a month."

Lattes. The $5 daily coffee is always one of the first small luxuries to go. But more people are brewing at home. Sales of single-serving home brewing machines have soared.

Guilt. Keeping up with all the latest trends and technology takes an emotional toll. "When I could afford it, I always felt pressured to buy the latest software and gadgets," says Kathryn Husby of Plantation, Fla. When job and health issues curtailed the family income, she and her husband cut back to bare necessities. That meant she didn't have to learn a new set of buttons or menu options every year; she just kept pressing the same familiar buttons on the old model. "I'm happier than I've been for many years," she says. "I feel like I'm in charge of my life instead of multinational corporations telling me what to consume."

Extra calories. Some Americans say they're eating less to save money and drinking more water or doing other things to suppress their appetite. Restaurants are hurting as people eat out less, but some diners are trimming the check instead of scotching the entire outing. Some strategies for lighter eating: Going out for lunch instead of dinner, sharing entrees, skipping appetizers and side dishes, and turning restaurant leftovers into one or two at-home meals. A few restaurant chains, like Panera Bread, the Olive Garden, and Buffalo Wild Wings, have even managed to gain business by offering high-quality food at slender prices.

Newspapers and magazines. It's bad news for the publishing industry, but millions have canceled subscriptions to print periodicals and started getting free news and information online (which is probably where you're reading this article!). The trend may be strongest among tomorrow's consumers, otherwise known as teenagers: A study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that kids between 8 and 18 spend just 38 minutes a day with some form of print media, down from 43 minutes in 2004. That's out of a total of 7 hours and 38 minutes they spend every day using some form of media.

Healthcare. A forced reduction in healthcare coverage is probably one of the most crushing effects of a weak economy, as the unemployed and others without insurance make drastic trade-offs to cut costs and get by. Millions of Americans are forgoing doctor visits, abandoning medication, ignoring problems, and simply hoping they don't get seriously ill or hurt. "I don't go to the doctor as often," says Debby Abrams. "Aches and pains work themselves out. I have some neurological thing going on in my left thumb right now, but I'm going to ignore it and attribute it to aging rather than go to a neurologist."

New gifts. Regifting is a time-tested practice--but there's always room to refine your strategy. Linda Amicucci of Tenafly, N.J., holds a "treasure party" with a group of friends after Thanksgiving every year to swap recyclable gifts. "We bring all the unwanted, unused items in our house that could be used as gifts or were given to us as gifts throughout the past year," she explains. "We swap items, since a gift received last year during a grab bag cannot be regifted in the same social circle. But in a different social circle, it's a brand new gift!"

New cars. It's no secret that new-car sales plunged to levels 40 percent lower than the peak in 2006. But many buyers who have traded down to a used model are surprised at the quality of the merchandise. "I have found that many people take really good care of their cars," says Jay Bailey of Phoenix, who's currently shopping for a used SUV. "You can find cars that have over 100,000 miles that have been maintained so well that you can easily get another 100,000 miles out of them." Many other car shoppers apparently agree, one reason used-car prices have actually been rising, with some models hard to find.

Comfort. Thermostats all across America are going lower in winter, higher in summer. After losing his job last year, Phil Landry, a Florida software salesman, analyzed his use of utilities, among other things, and decided to shave costs by setting the temp at 86 in the summer. "Every once in awhile I'll lower it to 84," he says. "But as long as you're not running marathons in the house, 86 is OK." Carrie Chiarenza, an Army officer who is based at Fort Hood, Texas, and is currently serving a yearlong tour in Iraq, takes supershort "combat showers" when she's at home, and she applies other tricks learned while living in the field. "Never leave any water running if you don't have to," she says. "So when lathering hair with shampoo, water comes off. Same thing with hand washing. Sometimes the task takes longer, but it helps the environment, and my utility bills."

A daily commute. If you're unemployed, obviously there's no job to drive to, one reason the number of vehicle miles driven has dipped to 2004 levels (and traffic on some of the most congested highways has eased). Telecommuting increased during the recession as well, and more people say they're riding bikes or walking more to save on gas costs--or a gym membership.

Fancy dates. Online dating services like Match.com are growing, but courtship is a bit of a comedown these days. Discount-dating advisers suggest cooking at home instead of eating out, looking for free performances, browsing at bookstores, going hiking, and exploring yard sales (yes, yard sales). And some discouraged singletons are sitting on the sidelines, waiting for better times. "I am not dating," says one woman who recently lost her job at a financial firm in San Diego. "Who will want to date an unemployed female?" Still, she says, "I am determined and motivated to survive this recession." And date again.

Debt. Who needs it? "I have learned that it takes little time to run dangerously high credit card balances," says Tom Poirer of Lowell, Mass., "but an inordinately long time to pay it back. I have learned to deprogram myself from the consumerist mayhem." Many Americans seem to agree. Total credit card debt is about 7 percent lower than it was a year ago, and Americans have paid down more than $100 billion in credit card loans and other types of revolving credit since October 2008. We may ultimately end up with less stuff. But at least we'll be able to afford what we have.

US News

West Virgina NINJA!!

2010-01-22T08:36:00.000-08:00

The guys and I talked about this the other day and it is SO FUNNY! You might think this guy is 'acting' but he swears he is not. He is the founder of "Diamond Dave's Ninja School." He even made an appearance on Springer...surprise surprise!! Here is the original video of his "NINJA SCHOOL" that made him an Internet sensation.

Here he is on Jerry Springer--Do you believe this guy? Or is he acting? I don't know if you can act this dumb...for real. But who knows!

Now in case you didn't know, we were introduced to the "West Virgina Ninja" bu Chris Young! He performed at the fair the other night and we all from the Jeff Elliott in the Morning Show hung out with him before we introduced him to the stage. Chris Young is a VERY laid back nice guy. He was laughing and telling us this story of the "West Virginia Ninja" and had all these quotes from it. We had an iPhone, so we looked up the video on youtube and the rest is history! So from now on, Chris Young is lovingly referred to as: "West Virginia Ninja...Chris Young!"

Have a great weekend! I will be at the Manatee Island Bar & Grill tonight from 7-9pm! It is their GRAND OPENING! Open Air Water Side Dining, full menu and drinks! The bar menu is open till midnight every night! I am going to try one of those Cruzan Voodoo Juice Buckets I keep hearing about and I hope to see you there! Manatee Island Bar & Grill on the corner of Dixie Highway and Salerno Road in Port Salerno!

Cheers!

Sandra Foxx

Pants on the Ground!

2010-01-19T07:19:00.000-08:00

This morning we talked about American Idol and the guy who recently auditioned with his own orignal song called "Pants on the Ground." He is 62 years old and obviously this was more for comic relief and entertainment purposes as to why he was allowed to audition. I think it was GREAT! Very amusing and fun--and someone call in this morning to tell us that the gentleman who wrote and sang this "The General" atually was a huge cival rights activist and helped MLK and the Cival Rights Movement.

If you missed the video of his audition, here it is!

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NOW...just for fun...here is a compilation of some of the worst audtions...dare I say...ever??

Have Fun!

Law of Abundance!

2010-01-11T08:18:00.000-08:00

This morning Jeff explained the "Law of Abundance" and we all found it quite interesting! After a few of you called with some questions about it, I thought I would share what it is all about.

The Law of Abundance!

This is an ancient Chinese concept to help with your finances. The New Moon isn't until January 15th, so here are our RULES:

If you are looking for prosperity in 2010, follow these simple instructions.

1) Within 24 hours before a New Moon (January 15th, 2010), take a check from your checkbook. Where it says "Pay To", write your full legal name.

2) In the little box on the same line where you would fill in a dollar amount, write "Paid in Full."

3) On the line underneath your name, where you would write out a dollar amount, write "Paid in Full."

4) Sign the check: "The Law of Abundance."

DO NOT PUT A DATE ON THE CHECK. DO NOT WRITE A SPECIFIC DOLLAR AMOUNT ON THE CHECK. DO NOT FEED AFTER MIDNIGHT...O.K., scratch the feeding part, but you get it! Try it!

Put it in a safe place and forget about it. The universe will take it from there!

Cheers,

Sandra Foxx

10 Surprising Ways To Live Longer

2010-01-07T07:07:00.000-08:00

O.K. I know that "lists" can be a beatdown, but I found this one slightly amusing! Want to live longer....? Check this out! I personally love the 'smelling...' um....smelling Lilacs (The scent of lavender)? I WILL LIVE FOREVER...that's my favorite scent! :-)

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Just because 2010 makes you another year older doesn’t mean you have to feel or look it. More and more research shows that from what you eat to how you live, it is the little things you do that add years to your life. Check out these fascinating, science-based tips to keep you on track for a long, healthy life.

Eat omega-3s every day

"I like to call them the anti-aging fat," says Cheryl Forberg, RD, resident nutritionist on "The Biggest Loser" and an expert in anti-aging nutrition. Getting the recommended amount can help lower cholesterol, keep cells functioning properly, and combat inflammation, which reduces your risk of cancer, stroke, and heart attack. Flaxseed, walnuts, and some leafy greens contain omega-3s, but seafood is the best source. Research published in the December 2008 Journal of Nutrition found that DHA, an omega-3 found in fatty, cold-water fish, helps keep aging brains healthy.

Have two 3-ounce servings of salmon, herring, lake trout, or other fatty fish a week, plus a daily serving of walnuts, soybean oil, spinach, kale, or ground flaxseed.

Eat these 10 foods to keep your brain sharp and healthy

Sniff lavender or rosemary

When study participants sniffed the essential oils of lavender or rosemary for 5 minutes, levels of the stress hormone cortisol in saliva dropped as much as 24%. That's good, because the hormone increases blood pressure and suppresses the immune system. Even better, people who smelled low concentrations of lavender or high concentrations of rosemary were better at getting rid of free radicals, the pesky molecules believed to speed aging and disease.

See 16 amazing ways to boost your health in 90 seconds

Don’t be a drama queen

If you argue with your partner, fight fair to stay well. Research shows that nasty arguments between couples increase the risk of clogged arteries. In a University of Utah study, women's hearts suffered when they made or heard hostile comments; men's hearts reacted badly to domineering, controlling words. "It's normal to have a fight with your spouse — it's a matter of how you fight," says Ronald Glaser, PhD, an immunologist at Ohio State University. What he and his wife, Ohio State clinical psychologist Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, PhD, put off-limits: "Getting nasty, sarcastic, or personal or using body language like rolling your eyes. It's better to simply agree to disagree."

Why argue? Jump-start your love life with these tips to increase sex drive and rekindle the passion

Stop eating before you’re stuffed

Centenarians in Okinawa, Japan, practice this eating ritual; they also consistently consume a lower-calorie diet, which researchers hypothesize is a key component to longevity. Eating slowly can automatically help control calories: A recent study found that women who ate at slower rates felt fuller and ate fewer calories than those who ate more quickly.

Stop when you're satisfied, not stuffed, says Forberg: "You shouldn't have to unbutton or unzip anything.”

Want to live to 100? Here are 14 surprising signs you may reach the century mark

Stay the weight you were at 18

"Next to not smoking, this is probably the most important thing we can do to stay healthy and live longer," says Walter Willett, MD, chair of the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. Leanness matters because fat cells produce hormones that raise the risk of type 2 diabetes. They also make substances called cytokines that cause inflammation — stiffening the arteries and the heart and other organs. Carrying excess fat also raises the risk of some cancers. Add it up, and studies show that lean people younger than age 75 halve their chances of premature death, compared with people who are obese.

To maintain the weight that's right for you, Willett suggests you periodically try to slip into the dress you wore to your high school prom — assuming, of course, that you were a healthy weight at that age. If not, aim for a body mass index of between 19 and 24.

The simplest way to stay slim: Keep your portions in check. Try these 20 delicious 400-calorie meals

Diversify your workout

Everyone knows that cardio exercise is key to slowing the advance of time and looking younger. More surprising: Strength-training is crucial too. That's because after their mid-40s, people lose 1/4 pound of muscle mass a year, gaining fat in its place.

But, says Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, an associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition at Tufts University, "for a couple of decades, you don't have to lose any muscle, if you do the appropriate exercises." Even people well into their 90s can regain muscle, she's found. Just lift weights 2 or 3 days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes.

The payoff: more endurance, stronger bones, less risk of diabetes — and better sleep and clearer thinking. Nelson rock climbs and does plenty of other weight-bearing exercise.

If there's a secret weapon to fight midlife weight, this is it. Try the essential over-40 workout!

Munch on veggies or fruits every 4 hours

These are packed with antioxidants, nutrients that slow the aging process by protecting our cells from harmful free radicals. But some, such as vitamin C, are water soluble. "That means they remain in our body for only 4 to 6 hours, so you have to replenish regularly," explains Forberg. Vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables are loaded with these disease-fighting substances; have a fruit or veggie at every meal and snack — and aim for three to five different colors a day.

Control weight and boost energy with these hour-by-hour tips

Floss daily

At least 23% of women between ages 30 and 54, and 44% over 55, have severe gum disease, reports the American Academy of Periodontology. This is a serious bacterial infection that attacks the tissue surrounding one or more teeth and the bone supporting them. It's the number one cause of tooth loss in the United States, but it's far from just a cosmetic issue: When periodontal bacteria enter the bloodstream, they can cause chronic inflammation, which researchers believe may up your risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and even premature birth.

Prevent these problems by flossing at least once a day; treat it like any other part of your routine you'd never skip, such as brushing your teeth or showering.

10 surprising habits and foods that protect your pearly whites

Have a standing lunch date

Or plan any regular activity that helps you stay close to friends and family. In a groundbreaking study, researchers who followed 7,000 people in Alameda County, CA, found that those with the fewest connections to family, friends, community, and religious institutions were 3 times more likely to die over the 9 years in which the study was conducted. Most amazing, those who had the most connections lived significantly longer — even if they smoked, drank, or lived on bacon cheeseburgers.

How can a smile, a handshake, or 5 minutes of chatter keep cells functioning, blood moving, and hearts beating? "That's what we don't know," says psychiatrist Edward M. Hallowell, MD, founder of the Hallowell Center for Cognitive and Emotional Health in Sudbury, MA. It's clear that human contact enhances the immune system, lowers blood pressure, and reduces heart rate, but the "how" is still a mystery.

Friendship can help your health. Keep these 8 buddies on speed dial.

Donate blood

If you do, the life you save may be your own. Many researchers think that we take in too much iron, mostly from eating red meat. Excess iron is thought to create free radicals in the body, speeding aging and raising risk of heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's. Until menopause, women are naturally protected from iron overload, but after that the danger of overdose climbs.

Preliminary studies suggest you can lower your risk of heart disease by regularly giving blood. Thomas Perls, MD, an associate professor of medicine at Boston University who leads the New England Centenarian Study, donates a unit every 2 months. He has a rare blood type, so he's helping others — and he may get something out of it too. If you're scared of needles, at least go easy on red meat: no more than a daily serving the size of a pack of cards.

12 ways to lower your blood pressure naturally

Prevention Magazine / MSNBC.com

Cheers!

Sandra Foxx

Jaron and The Long Road to Love

2010-01-05T08:03:00.000-08:00

You may have heard the popular song "Pray for You" on WIRK these past few weeks and the artist's name is Jaron Lowenstein, and his band is called "Jaron and the Long Road to Love."

CrAzInEsS ensued over Jaron's new video (coveted by CMT) for "Pray for You" when during the video you see him at a keyboard typing in "voodooyourex.com" Well, Tiny went to the site and it wasn't there, THEN he looked at go daddy and bought it! NOW comes the crazy part, CMT won't air the music video without Jaron being the owner of that website. This stirred up a lot of controversy on the air this morning! Well, I do not want to give anything away, because the FULL STORY comes out on "our air" tomorrow morning at 7:05am! Jaron is calling us and we will be chatting with him and of course, you will get to hear "Pray for You" right afterwards. You can buy his song on iTunes, and it's worth it!

You can find Jaron on Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/Jaronlowenstein?ref=ts

If you cannot listen on a radio tomorrow, do not forget you can listen live on our website as well.

What happens with the website domain ownership? FIND OUT TOMORROW! :-)

Muah!

Sandra

Back from the Holiday Vacation

2010-01-04T07:36:00.000-08:00

I hope your Holiday went well! I went home to Minnesota to be with my family and friends and I was super excited about being reunited with my kitty; Pepe Le Meow! He was so good being trapped inside his kitty carrier for hours on end as I lugged him through the airport in MPLS and then off to Miami where he continued to be patient while we took the long drive back to West Palm Beach. I was very surprised about how quickly he has adapted to his new surroundings; however, introducing him to my roomies 3 wiener dogs has been a challenge to say the least. So far, I mainly keep them separated at different sides of the house. It is going to be a slow transition as they adapt to one another.

Christmas was fun with my family, but this year was the "we are not going to exchange Christmas gifts." I know I sound like a five year old, but, I want to exchange gifts! I want to go shopping, wrap presents and see the looks on my families faces and laughter as we share with one another. It doesn't have to be flat screen T.V.'s or iPods or Wii's, It can be inexpensive gifts, but that's what I want. A Christmas tree adorned with lights and gifts tossed about underneath. :-) Next year (I already told my dad) IT'S ON! :-)

So, I had to drive to Iowa City to get my cat (5 1/2 hour drive from my parents in the Twin Cities) and the roads were AWFUL! I have video of the snow in front of my parents house with my step mom on a HUGE snow pile-and video of a stretch of road on my way to Iowa City and for giggles-a video of my cat getting CAT NIP for the FIRST TIME EVER at my parents!

If you want to see the videos, please go to my facebook page and add me as a friend. They are posted on my wall. You can find me by looking up: Sandra Foxx WIRK when you go to http://www.facebook.com/

:-)

Happy New Year!!

Cheers!

Sandra

(My Kitty Pepe Le Meow!)

WIRK Holiday Home Invasion

2009-12-18T07:23:00.000-08:00

The time has finally arrived where Jeff, Bill, Tiny and myself get to go and invade a home of a needy family this Holiday season and bring Christmas to them! The past few weeks we have been asking you to submit letters and submissions for needy families who might not have a Christmas this year. It was so hard for our judges to chose one family, but we have and today is the day!

a HUGE Thank-you to Costco of Lantana and Royal Palm for letting us raid their stores and load up our carts with massive amounts of gifts for our family and also to Ace of Boynton Beach for giving this family a 8 foot Christmas tree with a stand and all the decorations to adorn this tree! They also shopped and bought presents as well! Feeding South Florida has also stepped up and is stocking the shelves with oddles and oodles of food and filling the fridge up! This would not have happened without the help of these great people and we cannot thank them enough.

We will be announcing our winner and playing back their reaction on Monday morning at 7:05am on South Florida Country, 107.9 WIRK. If you can't be near a radio but you are near a computer with internet, you can listen live at www.wirk.com (yes yes, the website you are on right now, lol.) We cannot tell you who the family is yet because the family who is getting the magical gift does not know yet it is them! Hence the 'Invasion' tee-hee.

We will also have video of our shopping and video of the family coming home to see that their house was invaded with Christmas! We can't wait to see this unfold. There are so many needy families out there and we wish we could have helped every single family in need.

Thank-you for being a strong Friend of the Show (FOS) and have a safe and fun weekend.

Cheers,

Sandra

How Smart is your Right Foot?

2009-12-15T06:58:00.000-08:00

A mindless & humbling exercise for you!

Try this. It is absolutely true. I guess there are some things that the brain cannot handle.

HOW SMART IS YOUR RIGHT FOOT?

Try this, it takes 2 seconds. It is from an orthopedic surgeon............ This will confuse your mind and you will keep trying over and over again to see if you can outsmart your foot, but, you can't. It is pre-programmed in your brain!

1. While sitting at your desk in front of your computer, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles.

2. Now, while doing this, draw the number '6' in the air with your right hand. Your foot will change direction.

I told you so! And there's nothing you can do about it! Feel free to share.............

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Some days it is just awesome to lay around the house and cuddle up with a blanket and a movie. If you are looking for new on DVD today:

The Hangover
G-Force
Inglourious Basterds
Taking WoodstockT
he Girl From Monace
The Other Man
Pussycat Dolls Workout

Weird Craigslist Postings

2009-12-14T08:51:00.000-08:00

Craigslist is a free Internet classified posting site that still reminds me of Internet websites when it was brand new. Oh boy, I remember when the Internet was new...sigh.

Craigslist has also gained a famed reputation for hosting some of the most bizarre postings and requests known throughout the massive thing we like to call...the INTERNET. Dare I say, trumping even eBay on weirdness for postings? Dare I say....Dare I say.

Take a look at some of the great 'weirdness' that was found on Craigslist postings. Are they true? Who knows, but the POSTINGS are real.

BIZARRE CRAIGSLIST POSTINGS

I want some orange juice
"I'll give you $2 + cost if you'll deliver me some orange juice with receipt. I'm too lazy to get it myself. I live right by University Drive in Elon. Thank you."

Woman to sit in my bath tub full of noodles, wearing a bathing suit
"I will pay you $1 to sit in my bathtub full of noodles while you wear a one piece bathing suit. I will not be home, nor will anyone else while you do this. I will leave the key for you, and you will sit at your leisure. DO NOT bring any sauce. I will season the pasta after I return home prior to dinner."

I have a huge bathroom
"I am a female in my mid 60's and I am looking for a room mate. Times are tight and I need some extra money. I am willing to rent out my bathroom in my 1 bedroom east village home. My bathroom is large. You can easily put a twin air mattress in there. I only ask that when I need to use the bathroom, you or your air mattress are not in it. I do ask that when you are in the apartment, you confine yourself to the bathroom. I do not feel comfortable with a stranger walking around my living room. This might change as I get to know you better."

Pope hats
"Because of this terrible economy, I'm having to shut down my business. I have OVER 1300 Pope hats (replicas) that I REALLY need to get rid of. The pope hats came from China and are a little too small for most adult heads and are also irritating to the skin, so you would need to have long hair or wear a smaller hat underneath (just like the REAL POPE). Dogs do not like to wear these pope hats, but maybe a large cat or maybe a nice dog would wear one."

Need someone to hide Easter eggs in my apartment when I'm not home
"I need someone to hide Easter eggs in my apt when i am not there ! They are small and filled with candy! I would like to find them myself on Sunday! I am willing to pay! Serious inquiries only!"

Free couch, if you can bend time and/or space
"I have a free couch for anyone who can get it back out of my room. It's a comfy couch, cool stripe velvet in great shape, impossibly uncomfortable sleeper, but otherwise easily worth $50-75 bucks in Craigslist land. So why am I listing in for free? Because I am pretty sure it is physically impossible to remove this thing from my second story bedroom down the narrow hallway, down the narrower staircase and out the front door of my little Victorian duplex."

I took your purse and felt a connection
"Tuesday night around 11:30. On 53rd btw 1st and 2nd. You came out of the subway and I followed you. You looked over your shoulder, saw me and started walking faster. I ran up, grabbed your arm, took your purse and ran away. I've done many a snatch-and-grab but no one has ever stuck in my mind like you. There was a quick moment when our eyes met that I felt something strong. I think you felt it too. If I wasn't so shy (or so committing a crime) I would have asked your name. I, of course, later got your name from your drivers license. So Jennifer if you'd like to get together for a drink sometime get back to me."

Looking for bridesmaids
"So, my fiancee and I are getting married in June. He has 8 groomsmen lined up and I only have one bridesmaid. So, I need some girls who are attractive and around my age to stand up in my wedding. You can be single or taken. It doesn't matter....you just have to be hot. But, not hotter then me. Email me for more information. The wedding will be in Madison and you won't have to pay for a thing."

Ferocious attack kitten
"This destructive kitty has been trained as a proud warrior and will fiercely defend your house, even against you. Has a very soft and furry belly, like a teddy bear - however he will bite your face if you try to touch it. For the love of God, someone please take this thing out of my house."

Personal texting assistant
"I get 40 - 50 texts an hour, I cant handle my workload plus texting responsibilities. My phone gets too full and needs deleted every couple hours. This is a full time position and you must be where ever I am at, because my phone is always with me. Serious inquiries only."

WOW! Have you ever come across any weird postings? Remember that sharing is caring and if you ever find anything that made you go "Whhhhaaa.t.?" Please email them to: sandra@wirk.com

Cheers!

Sandra Foxx

It's Friday - Waste Time Laughing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-12-11T07:44:00.000-08:00

I have weekend fever already this morning and it is just one of those days where I just want to play, laugh and have fun. So why not?? Here are some fun videos to giggle at that I find quite amusing and you might too!!!

SNEAKY KITTY

SLEEPWALKING DOG

PLAY HIM OFF, KEYBOARD CAT (Kid Fail)

GAME SHOW BLOOPERS

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NEWSCASTERS CANNOT STOP LAUGHING AT MODEL FALLING DOWN (3 times)

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I hope uoi had a great giggle and have a wonderful weekend!

Cheers,

Sandra

All Things Redneck

2009-12-10T08:36:00.000-08:00

You can never get enough of redneck humor, right? O.K. maybe sometimes too much is too much but we love Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engval and Jeff Foxworthy! Here is a joke I got today from one of the strong FOS (Friend of the Show) today.

Redneck Joke:

Three Rednecks were working up on a cell phone tower: Cooter, Ronnie and Donnie.
As they start their descent, Cooter slips, falls off the tower and is DRT (Dead Right There).
As the ambulance takes the body away, Ronnie says, 'Well, someone should go and tell his wife.'
Donnie says, 'OK, I'm pretty good at that sensitive stuff, I'll do it.'
Two hours later, he comes back carrying a case of Budweiser.
Ronnie says, 'Where did you get that beer, Donnie?'
'Cooter's wife gave it to me,' Ronnie replies.
'That's unbelievable, you told the lady her husband was dead and she gave you beer?'
'Well, not exactly', Donnie says, 'When she answered the door, I said to her, "You must be Cooter's widow".'
She said, 'You must be mistaken, I'm not a widow.'
Then I said, 'I'll bet you a case of Budweiser you are.'
(Rednecks Are Good At That Sensitive Stuff.)

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With that being said, have you ever enjoed the many REDNECK websites out there? CHECK THESE OUT!!!

Do you want to RATE A MULLET? You have heard of 'Hot or Not' but there is a website that has been out for quite some time and VERY entertaining! You can rate peoples MULLETS!!!

CLICK HERE TO RATE MULLETS

Like to cook REDNECK STYLE?? Check THIS out!

Website dedicated to redneck possum recipes and other quality redneck and possum information.

CLICK HERE FOR REDNECK POSSUM

If YOU have any cool websites for rednecks, please send it to: sandra@wirk.com

Cheers!

Sandra Foxx

Zhu Zhu Pets Are OK!

2009-12-09T08:04:00.000-08:00

Zhu Zhu Pets Are OK: Here's How to Find Out if Other Toys Are Safe!!!

Courtesy of US News CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE

Parents around the nation breathed a sigh of relief with the news that Zhu Zhu Pets, those adorable robot hamsters, are not contaminated with antimony, a metallic element that can cause heart and lung problems. Zhu Zhu Pets are the "it" toy of the 2009 holiday season; more than 6 million of the fuzzy cuties have been sold so far, meaning that there would have been a lot of very disappointed kids on Christmas morning if the toys had indeed been tainted

-- Check the list of CPSC toy recalls for any toys you're considering. The site includes photos, which helps sort out which toy is which.

-- Buy from big retailers, which do their own safety testing of toys and closely monitor recalls. Be extra cautious when buying from thrift shops and small retailers, which don't always have the staff to keep up on safety recalls.

-- When seeking general consumer advice on toys, go with big-name consumer sites like Consumer Reports, U.S. PIRG, and Safe Kids USA, rather than smaller efforts like GoodGuide. ''While we accurately reported the chemical levels in the toys that we measured using our testing method, we should not have compared our results to federal standards,'' GoodGuide said in a written release on the Zhu Zhu Pets flap. ''We regret this error.''

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Thank goodness, right? No need to return those toys! If you are not sure WHAT the Zhu Zhu Pets ARE...watch this video!!

Now, when I WAS A KID...THIS is what I found cool cool cool cool and I FREAKED out when my dad bought it for me. I was so excited and loved this doll!

Cheers and happy holiday shopping!! :-)

Cheers,

Sandra Foxx

Play him off, Keyboard Cat! (The Story)

2009-12-04T07:22:00.000-08:00

Every morning as The Jeff Elliott in the Morning Show prepares to end the show, Keyboard Cat (named FATSO by the owner) plays us off. This is seriously a youtube phenomenon.

In case you haven’t yet seen them, Keyboard Cat videos all follow the same formula:

They all have the name “Play Him/Her Out, Keyboard Cat”
They begin with a segment in which someone humiliates or hurts himself or herself
They cut to a strange video featuring a cat playing a tune on a cheesy home keyboard

The Wikepedia Definition!

Keyboard Cat is an Internet meme. It consists of footage from 1984 of "Fatso", a cat (now deceased) owned by Charlie Schmidt of Spokane, Washington, wearing a blue shirt and "playing" an upbeat rhythm on an electronic keyboard. In reality, Fatso was manipulated by Schmidt. (tee-hee, really? lol)

The clip, originally posted to YouTube as "Charlie Schmidt's 'cool cat'", has gained popularity by being appended to blooper and other viral videos as if to "play" that person offstage after the mistake or gaffe in a similar manner as getting the hook in the days of vaudeville, usually accompanied with the title Play Him Off, Keyboard Cat or a variant.

Here is the ORIGINAL FIRST VIDEO by Charlie Schmidt where he calls Fatso, the Keyboard Cat "Cool Cat" as the original title to the video.

NOW...here is a funny video...Keyboard Cat playing off...ANOTHER KEYBOARD CAT!!!!

There is an official 'Play him off Keyboard, Cat' blog website! Click HERE to view!

Well, it is certainly a phenomenon and RIP Fatso. CNN covered the story, as well as the Colbert Report and I am certain, countless others. So, if you are ever bored...just search youtube for "play him off, Keyboard Cat" and you will have hours of entertainment, and if you HAVE a funny blooper, MAKE YOUR OWN! :-)

Cheers and have a great weekend!

Sandra Foxx
sandra@wirk.com

DARE I SAY...'Cutest Kitty Video EVER?'

2009-12-02T07:19:00.000-08:00

It would be very easy to talk about Tiger this morning or other ramblings throughout the media circuit, but this morning, I thought we would keep things light and fluffy! We started our day out with a giggle as we found a new song called 'I Pray for You' from Jaron Lowenstein. I thought we should continue the levity with a funny cute kitty video. YES, I am a kitty kat person and I do also love dogs, so I need to start adding doggie videos too, but THIS video is only 17 seconds long and will make you giggle for hours. Dare I say...the "Cutest Kitty Video...EVER?"

If you are a new Jaron fan (I Pray For You) please listen to his song on our website and you can also download the song on iTunes. Yay!

I hope you had a nice giggle...

Cheers,

Sandra

Sandra Says...Party Crashers

2009-12-01T07:40:00.000-08:00

If you somehow missed all the hoop-lah about the State's Dinner Party Crashers, you may want to click HERE and get caught up. It is AMAZING how far people will go now for their fifteen minutes of fame. Its absolutely nauseating.

See video footage of their repulsive interview on the TODAY SHOW (from today, 12-1)

Here is the 'Breaking Story' as it was found out....can someone tell me WHY they are not in JAIL????

A couple decides to crash the first State's Dinner at the WHITE HOUSE and get past the secret service! I know there will be flaws in every system, but come on! How embarrassing and what does that say for the safety of our commander in chief? For all those in the White House? I know the party crashers are saying that "there is more to this story, and the truth will come out." If that is the case, then why the secrecy and delay?? Just spit the story out then and then we are done with you. It is for more TV coverage and blogging (which I am doing myself). What I want to know is why they are not sitting in a jail cell right now. The story and coverage should be "Party Crashers at White House State's Dinner Apprehended by Authorities and await Punishment." Seriously! If you can get a legitimate ticket for JAY WALKING then why is it these two knuckleheads aren't in jail instead of on the TODAY SHOW acting all superior and innocent? Grrrr. I must stop before my fingers fall off in frustration at the lunacy of it all.

Well, CHEERS, lol....see you tomorrow!!

Sandra

Sandra Says...TWO TALKING CATS VIDEO!

2009-11-30T09:31:00.000-08:00

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving Holiday! It's Monday, back at it...so I thought a funny cat video would be a nice giggle to start off the week! If you ever ever ever (did I say EVER?) have a cute video you would like to share, please send it to: sandra@wirk.com

See you tomorrow!

Cheers,

Sandra

Sandra Says...WIRK Holiday Food Drive Continues!

2009-11-24T06:53:00.000-08:00

We are now onto day 2 of the WIRK Annual Holiday Food Drive! Tiny has been camping out with Jeff...oh boy...in the LOWE'S parking lot off of Ockeechobee Blvd right behind Renegades. We are collecting ANY and ALL FOOD items for "Feeding South Florida" who will distribute to all needy families this Holiday season. YOU ARE making a difference! Every bit of food helps, even if it is just one can food item. One loaf of bread. Anything. If everyone who listens to WIRK stopped by with just one thing, we would have that 53 foot tractor trailer loaded! I know we can do it and it is for such a good cause.

Thank-you for all you are doing and know that each and every one of you have and ARE touching our hearts with your donations and helping to feed South Florida.

Bill and I are on our way out there this morning (10am) and will be hanging out this afternoon and hope to see you there!

Hugs,

Sandra

Sandra Says...WIRK Holiday Food Drive

2009-11-23T07:07:00.000-08:00

The WIRK Holiday Food drive is in full swing today with the hopes by Wednesday morning at 10am, we (with your help) will have filled a 53 foot tractor trailer with food for "Feeding South Florida." ALL this food goes to needy families so ANY food is helpful and needed! I am going to bring over Stuffing today and drop it off with Tiny who is camping out the on Lowe's parking lot until Wednesday morning! ANYTIME you want to bring food, please do so!

Perishable and Non-perishable food items are welcome!!! If you can eat it...we need it!

Tiny is at the Lowe's behind Renegades on Okeechobee Blvd! Well, I am off to buy some food to drop off and thank you thank you thank you thank you!!

ALSO A BIG THANKS for Kenney Property for supplying us VERY LAST MINUTE with porta potties for Tiny as of course, we were under the impression that we 'thought of everything' and it turns out, we didn't give Tiny a bathroom! LOL....He started doing the "I gotta pee dance" and we got busy getting the word out about our issue when Kenney Property called us and saved the day!

You can check out their website (They do a lot of apartment rentals, not just porta potties) www.kenneyproperty.com or call at 561-820-0090

Cheers!

Sandra

Sandra Says...TWILIGHT NEW MOON PREMIERE!

2009-11-18T07:40:00.000-08:00

I am so excited for the Twilight New Moon premiere tonight at Regal Royal Palm! Like a lot of Twilight fans, I have been counting the days down! What I really like about the books is that it encourages kids to read and also allows for the gap in age from the parents and kids to allow a bonding time together that both can enjoy together. It is FULL OF WIN! Don't worry, tomorrow morning I will not ruin the movie for you by telling you what happens, but then again, if you read the books, you already KNOW what happens! Ha!!

If you are one of the winners for the show tonight, we would really appreciate it if you could bring a non-perishable food item along with you to kick start our WIRK Holiday Food Drive which officially begins Monday morning at 6am at Lowe's on Okeechobee Blvd. Tiny is going to be camping out Mon, Tuesday and wraps up at 10am on Wed. More details online here at wirk.com and also by listening to The Jeff Elliott in the Morning Show!

Muah!

Sandra

Sandra Says...TWILIGHT NEW MOON

2009-11-13T07:56:00.000-08:00

What a BUSY weekend we have! If you haven't looked at what's going on this weekend, click HERE to check out your Best Bet's for this weekend. I will be out at Fall Fest tomorrow and broadcasting from 4-6pm. Tiny, Bill, Jeff, Dina, Sammy....we will ALL be out there tomorrow! Woop! Woop!

SoOoOOoooooOOoOoo...TWILIGHT NEW MOON! Special Premiere on Wednesday at the Regal Royal Palm Theatre...if you win your way in, you will see the movie 2 days before anyone else as it opens to the public on Friday...or, Midnight on Thursday...which is yes...FRIDAY! :-)

I found a cool behind the scenes video with the making on NEW MOON...check it out!

We will hide another picture of a vampire on Monday, and if you are the first person to find it...you win 2 tickets inside this special premiere! I can't hardly wait for this movie, I am a huge fan and am excited to see how it follows the book. The first one was 'close' I suppose, but I am a fan of both the books and the one movie so far. It is so hard to get things exactly right from book to movie, cramming 8-12 hours of reading into 2 hours is a little crazy! And a lot of whats going on with NEW MOON, for those of you who have read the book, you notice that Bella has a lot going on with her thoughts in this one. So, we shall see what happens. I am truly excited though!

Another Vampire based series I really like is the Sookie Stackhouse novels which have since been turned into an HBO series called TRUE BLOOD. The vampires in this series have 'come out of the coffin' and the public is now aware of their existence. There has been a development with synthetic blood for vampires to drink and they also can feed of humans without killing them, but here is the synopsis:

Based on the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris, True Blood follows the relationship between a southern waitress (Sookie) who happens to be telepathic, and her soul mate Bill Compton, who happens to be a 173-year-old vampire. Taking place in the future, vampires have come out of their "coffins" and live among humans thanks to the creation of synthetic blood, which enables them to live without needing to feed off humans.

As these vampires try to create their own niche in society, they face some serious opposition from organizations who feel that these creatures have no place in their society. They also live in fear of being drained of their own blood by humans looking to get high. As it turns out, vampire blood (also called "V") works as an extremely powerful drug similar to the effects of ecstasy and heroin.

When vampire Bill comes to the fictional town of Bon Temps, Sookie immediately forms a romantic bond and a relationship develops.

Can humans and vampires live together in harmony? Watch and find out! You can rent season 1 now and season 2 will be released December 3rd (so they say!)

Here is a clip...see what you think!

Hopefully I will see you at Fallfest tomorrow and I will also be at BrandSmart on Sunday from 11-1pm!

Cheers!

Sandra Foxx

CMA's

2009-11-12T08:42:00.000-08:00

In case you didn't stay up last night to watch the CMA's...I got ya covered!

Here's a list of the official CMA Awards 2009 winners:

Entertainer of the Year: Taylor Swift

Male Vocalist of the Year: Brad Paisley

Single of the Year: "I Run to You," Lady Antebellum

Album of the Year: Fearless, Taylor Swift

Female Vocalist of the Year: Taylor Swift

Song of the Year: "In Color," Jamey Johnson (w/ cowriters Lee Thomas Miller and James Otto)

Music Video of the Year: "Love Story," Taylor Swift

Best New Artist of the Year: Darius Rucker

Musician of the Year: Mac McAnally

Event of the Year: "Start a Band," Brad Paisley and Keith Urban

Vocal Group of the Year: Lady Antebellum

Vocal Duo of the Year: Sugarland

This morning we all spoke about Taylor Swift and her weak performance on the CMA's last night, and with the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award, we are left wondering how that award was chosen? Is this solely based on Album sales? Popularity? I LOVE Taylor Swift, and so do the guys (Tiny, Bill & Jeff) so please do not take it as I am tinkling on her success. 'Entertainer of the Year' is a collective award, right? This is YOUR PEAK and I do not feel it was Taylors Year oin that sense. I also wish someone could work with her on her live performaces/singing. At any rate, Taylor Swift is hot hot hot right now and she did have the most album sales of any other artist/save Michael Jackson and she does deserve respect. It is the way in which the awards were handed out that have left us saying "HmMmMmMm." Billy Currington and Zac Brown need to check their wallets this morning because last night at the CMA's they were ROBBED! Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley did an outstandning job at banter and silliness wth hosting the ceremony. I want them every year!

Here are some video clips from last nights CMA's....and Taylors live sining as well..

Taylor Swift Performing 'Fifteen' on lasgt nights CMA's

Taylor Swift gets ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Brad and Carrie opening up the CMA Awards! SWINE FLU SPOOF

2009 CMA WINNERS AND HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO

What re YOUR thoughts on the CMA Awards this year??

Muah!

sandra@wirk.com

Cute Kid Video

2009-11-10T08:33:00.000-08:00

Babies and little kids are my fave to watch on AFV..or as I remember it..America's Funniest Home Videos! Reminds me of Kentucky Fried Chicken as it is now referred to as KFC...ahhh...the good ol' days. :D

Kids are so honest and so darn cute.

See you tommorow!

Cheers,

Sandra

P.S. If you ever have a link to a funny video, please send them to me! sandra@wirk.com

Muah!

I Miss My Kitty...FUNNY KITTIES VIDEO!

2009-11-09T08:36:00.000-08:00

(My Kitty Pepe Le Meow on Left!) I have been kicking around an idea lately that has proven to be difficult for me. When I moved to South Florida, I decided not to bring my kitty Pepe Le Meow with me. He is in a big house with a playmate in Iowa with my husband, Nathan right now and the plan has beent o bring the kitties, husband and all our stuff to South Florida at the same time. We (Husband and I) do not know when that time will be as he is (Nathan) in the Iowa National Guard full time and is looking for a transfer. I miss my husband, but he CANT be here right now, but Pepe can be. Here is the problem...do I bring Pepe on a plane to be with me before Nathan and Sasha (Nathans kitty)? Not only that, but my roomates have 3 little weiner dogs, even though they are locked up during the day in a gated area with a doggie door that leads outside, I worry about the kitty-dog warfare and how Pepe (and the dogs) will handle the changes. I feel as though I am being the 'selfish kitty mama' by wanting to bring him here early. I just MISS HIM SO MUCH!!!

What do you think???

My email:
sandra@wirk.com

As always, I appreciate your thoughts and emails....hugs! Enjoy the funny video of kitties above!

Sandra

The Secret PO BOX

2009-11-06T08:00:00.000-08:00

A strong FOS (friend of the show) called this morning to talk about her fiance having a PO BOX that he never told her about. The issue was that he said it was for work mail, but work mail was also coming to the house. She found the key and was wondering if she should go and take a 'peek' inside. Wow, did the calls come in...for BOTH sides! A lot of people said yes, go look (including me) but also said no, it's a trust issue.

I tend to lean to the negative side on this one, can't help it. If it was 'no big deal' to have this PO BOX, why did he never tell her? For whatever reason? Yes, it could be work stuff where he doesn't want clients to know is home address or something, but if that's the case, why not mention it? It just seems like there was something to hide.

NOW...on the flip side, what if he has the PO BOX for the wedding ring bills and/or a special secret surprise gift or honeymoon for the wedding? Wouldn't Heidi feel bad? Sure! SO what to do?

I think my fave idea from a few listeners was to ask her fiane to take her with him the next time he gets mail to just close the subject. It is not that she doesn;t trust him, but because of the secretive circumstances, it just needs to be resolved.

I suppose either way is tough. If it were you, wouldn't you be curious?? Personally, I would never have had a trust issue or even thought twice about if it happened to me, had my fiance/husband TOLD me about it when he got it. I mean, I mention to Nathan when I go to the store, and thats petty mundane! I think if I decided to get a PO BOX for whatever reason that was harmless, I would mention it.

Oh well. I feel like I am beating a dead horse! AHHHHHHHHHHHH SOoOOoO..how about we lead into the weekend with a giggle or two???

KIDS SAY THE DARNDEST THINGS!!!! Listen to what this little cutie says to his mommy!!!!!!!

Have a great weekend! I hope to see you tomorrow at Arrigo Dodge Chrysler Jeep tomorrow from 230pm-430pm! AWESOME FREE deals and PRIZES! FALL FEST TICKETS every 15 minutes and more!! Come on out! 6500 Okeechobee Blvd-corner of Okeechobee Blvd and the turnpike!

Cheers!

Sandra

THE WAKE UP KITTY STRIKES!! (lol)

2009-11-04T09:23:00.000-08:00

Pets, Hooters & The Kid Test

2009-11-04T07:19:00.000-08:00

Boy, a lot of emotion this morning between 'picking your pet or your spouse' and the woman named Stacy who called in to say how upset she was/is that her husband took their 11 year old son to hooters after a sports win. Now, I ended up sounding like I would chose my cat, Pepe Le Meow over my husband; however, I did not say that (guilty by omission I guess) but at the same time, what a silly question, right?! LOL That's all we got folks...silliness. :-P

As for the father who took his 11 year old to hooters, I am not sure it was such a bad thing as the mom made it out to be, but then again, I do not have kids nor do I know the situation at home for that mom and her husband and kid (s). I do know that I personally think there was nothing wrong with it and throwing the servers under the bus is the wrong direction to take. I'm pretty laid back though and prefer to 'pick my battles.'

NOW...THIS IS FUN! I DO NOT THINK I AM READY FOR KIDS...YET...LOL...READ ON AND TAKE THE TEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE KIDS TEST –
…How to know whether or not you are ready to have kids:

MESS TESTS
smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Place a fish stickbehind the couch and leave it there all summer.-

TOY TEST
Obtain a 55 gallon box of Lego (you may substitute roofing tacks if you wish). Have a friend spread them all over the house. Put on a blindfold and take off shoes. Try to walk to the bathroom or kitchen.Do not scream because this would wake a child at night.-

GROCERY STORE TEST
Borrow one or two small animals (goats are best) and take them withyou as you shop. Always keep them in sight and pay for anything they eat or damage.-

DRESSING TEST
Obtain one large, unhappy, live octopus. Stuff into a small net bagmaking sure that all the arms stay inside.-

FEEDING TEST
Obtain a large plastic milk jug. Fill halfway with water. Suspendfrom the ceiling with a cord. Start the jug swinging. Try to insert spoonfuls of soggy cereal into the mouth of the jug, while pretending to be an airplane. Now dump the contents of the jug on the floor.-

NIGHT TEST
Prepare by obtaining a small cloth bag and fill it with 8-12 poundsof sand. Soak it thoroughly in water. At 3:00pm, begin to waltz andhum with the bag until 9:00pm. Lay down your bag and set your alarmfor 10:00pm. Get up, pick up your bag, and sing every song you haveever heard. Make up about a dozen more and sing these too until4:00am. Set alarm for 5:00am. Get up and make breakfast. Keep this upfor 5 years. Look cheerful.-

INGENUITY TEST
Take an egg carton. Using a pair of scissors and pot of paint, turnit into an alligator. Now take a toilet paper tube and turn it intoan attractive Christmas candle. Use only scotch tape and a piece offoil. Last, take a milk carton, a ping-pong ball, and an empty box of Cocoa Puffs. Make an exact replica of the Eiffel Tower.-

AUTOMOBILE TEST
Forget the BMW and buy a station wagon. Buy a chocolate ice creamcone and put it in the glove compartment. Leave it there. Get a dime.Stick it into the CD player. Take a family-size package of chocolate chip cookies. Mash them into the back seat. Run a rake along both side of the car. There, perfect!-

PHYSICAL TEST (WOMEN)
Obtain a large bean bag chair and attach it to the front of yourclothes. Leave it there for 9 months. Then remove the beans. And trynot to notice your closet full of clothes. You won't be wearing them for a while.-

PHYSICAL TEST (MEN)
Go to the nearest drug store. Set your wallet on the counter. Ask theclerk to help himself. Now proceed to the nearest food store. Go tothe head office and arrange for your paycheck to be directly deposited to the store. Purchase a newspaper. Go home and read it quietly for the last time.-

FINAL ASSIGNMENT
Find a couple who already has a small child. Lecture them on how theycan improve their discipline, patience, tolerance, and toilet training and child's table manners. Suggest many ways they canimprove. Emphasize to them that they should never allow theirchildren to run wild. Enjoy this experience. It will be the last time you will have all the answers.

What is your SUPER HERO POWER???

2009-11-03T06:57:00.000-08:00

So here we are...Jeff, Bill, Tiny and myself...sitting around in the WIRK studios at CBS and what do we find ourselves debating?? What kind of super hero power we would want to have! It sounds easy, doesn't it? WRONG! lol...well, at least for me...I keep changing my mind. The boys laugh at me and say stuff like "You can't have more than one power!" But I say "Wait a second, Superman had more than one power, so did Spiderman....." Yes, we can find ways to argue and debate this! I finally decided on Super Speed, while both Bill and Jeff chose Invisibility! The boys decided to throw in a 'catch' though. At any time, you could lose your super power, and it will never come back. SO, if you chose flying....you could fall from the sky! Because of this, Tiny chickened out and said he would rather not have a power at all...

Do you watch the show 'Heroes' on Monday nights at 8pm? I LOVE that show! I am huge into super heroes and comic heroes. Spiderman is my fave, which is odd since I have a fear of spiders. I have a ton of Marvel Spiderman cards in mint condition and a big lot of comic books as well. If you haven't watched Heroes, and you start now, it will not make a lot of sense and the third season is a little shaky on the writing, but you might remember the writers strike in Hollywood was during this time. If you want to watch the series (currently in the 4th season) I would recommend renting the series from the video store and get caught up. I think its worth it...:-)

Some other good shows this season (in my opinion) are:

1. Flashforward
2. GLEE
3. Lie to Me (You don't have to be up to speed on the season to watch this show.)
4. Fringe
5. Mercy
6. House
7. The Good Wife
8. Vampire Diaries
9. Dexter (Showtime)

Talk to you tomorrow!

Cheers,

Sandra

Things You Say to Little Kids and Your Drunk Friends

2009-11-02T08:44:00.000-08:00

This morning, we realized that the things you say to a little kid, also apply to your drunk friends! We threw a few out there for you that Jeff, Bill, Tiny and myself came up with, but the gold came from you...of course! The strong FOS (friend of the show!)! Here is a list compiled this morning from the things you say to a little kid are also things you wouuld say to a drunk friend...hilarious!

Pull your pants up!
Get down off of there!
Get that out of your mouth!
why are you crying?
It's going to be alright...
I can't understand what you're saying!
Do you need a ride home?
Don't do that, you're going to get hurt!
We're almost home, you can hold it!
Keep your pants on, there are people around!
I can't believe you just stole that!
Get out of the road, a car is coming!
Let me help you put your shoes on the right feet?
What is that in your hair?
Don't put that in your mouth, you don't know where it's been
This why we don't take you anywhere....
Use your INSIDE voice
No, u can't go here, wait ill find a bathroom!
Stop that now, you be nice to your brother
Quit crawling... You're old enough to walk!
Wait til your Father hears about this!
Just go to bed and go to sleep!
What do you mean you can't hold it?
Don't pee on that, you know where the toliet is...
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Tomorrow morning we will have you spin the prize wheel for more prizes---Tickets to Fall Fest, Pat Green and Zac Brown!!!

CARRIE UNDERWOOD joins the show tomorrow as we talk to her about her new album which hits the store shelves tomorrow...

And we may just have more fun with audio....:-)

Cheers!

Sandra

Sandra Says...CMA's

2009-10-28T08:24:00.000-07:00

Alright!! The big CMA party is tonight at FINZ from 7-9pm. If you got pre-registered with WIRK to be the grand prize winner, you MUST be present to win tonight at FINZ. We will be sending our winner to the CMA's in Nashville, you will go to the ceremony/show and we will also hook you up with a hotel. Ah, yes...we will even bring you BACK to South Florida! ha! :-)

If you did not get registered to win, that's O.K. too, as we will be getting some of you qualified tonight right at FINZ before the drawing at 9pm. How exciting!!!

Nathan (my husband) and I will be having our first dance together as well, since our DJ did not show up to our wedding reception. I do not have my wedding dress as it is back in MN still, but this is going to be fantastic. Thank-you all for all your emails and calls expressing your wishes for our wedding and also for the dismay at the DJ not appearing.

Can we sue?? I know I know, sue-crazy. It is not that as much as it is how they wronged us. They robbed us of our wedding reception that we can't ever get back. I think I will be looking into that.

I look forward to meeting you tonight at FINZ!

Cheers,
Sandra

Sandra Say's...DJ Didn't Show For My Wedding

2009-10-27T08:22:00.000-07:00

O.K., so it seems like something right 0ut of a movie, where the DJ does not show up for your wedding, but it happened to me. Nathan and I were married on Saturday, October 24th at Fort Snelling in St. Paul, MN followed by a reception at the VFW in Hopkins, MN. I spent a year planning and sewing cloth napkins for this party and also, the dance portion. I am a HUGE fan of karaoke and had paid for and booked our DJ for a dance AND karaoke. We were so excited, but as we waited in the hallway to enter our reception hall, we were informed that the DJ never showed up. There were no lights, microphone, music...nothing. We entered the hall and went to the headtable and I had to make an announcement, albeit a little shouting without a microphone, that there was no DJ and please get some food. I then proceeded to the bathroom to (you know!) and CRY. To back up a little, as we got to the headtable, you could hear a pin drop it was so quiet and I am guessing everyone was waiting for me to melt down up there. I didn't, I held it in because what else could I do? The DJ company is national and been in business for over 24 years and I thought everything would be great. It wasn't. I STILL have not heard back from the DJ as to why he never showed or called, but the company itself did nothing to rectify the situation during my wedding. Not even an apology. We didn't get a backup DJ, nothing. So, we didn't have karaoke, a toast, father/daughter mother/son dance, bouquet toss, garter toss, chicken dance, dollar dance, limbo, introduction, nothing. Seriously, anything else could have gone wrong and I would have went with it. No food? No problem, order pizza. No flowers? Big deal, no one will notice, no limo? Ha, we would have taken a lift from family and friends...but come on! NO DJ? No music? No dancing? No party??? Wow. I cannot even express enough my hurt. We paid for extra time with the photographers to get pictures of our evening, but there wasn't anything to take! We weren't doing all the things we paid for. Ah, yes. Not just a deposit for the DJ/Karaoke. We paid in FULL beforehand, months ahead of time.

So, here it is. Other than a refund, can we sue? The emotional stress/distress from this is crazy. The pictures we paid to have taken couldn't be taken. Just. Wow.

Well, I AM married and happy to be so and happy to be back home and THANK-YOU...to all of you who have expressed concern over what happened without the DJ showing up on our wedding night. All the invites for our dance and options for flowers and a cake (YUM! Yes, Please! lol) are very appreciated.

Thank-you to FINZ for hosting our CMA party tomorrow night from 7-9pm, as we draw a winner to fly to Nashville to the CMA's and also for decorating with my wedding colors and having Nathan and myself to do our dance tomorrow night. Yay! We will finally get 0ur dance with Joe Cocker "You are so Beautiful."

Please stop out tomorrow night (Wednesday) from 7-9pm at FINZ as we will have an opportunity for you to qualify for the drawing to send you off to the CMA's. So if you do not get qualified on the air with The Jeff Elliott in the Morning Show tomorrow, please stop out to FINZ as you may get qualified!!!!

Cheers!

Sandra

sandra@wirk.com

Sandra Says...Military Hotspot at Disney!

2009-10-21T07:06:00.000-07:00

Wow, thanks to Marie, a listener who phoned in this morning about a sweet deal for military personnel and their families. My fiance, soon to be husband this Saturday, Nathan, has been in the service for 10 years now and I don't think he knew of this either. It is a resort in Orlando at Disney. It is called "Shades of Green." It is a resort with a golf course, and the cost is based on your military rank. For example, Marie said her and her husband first went to Shades of Green back when he was an E-4, and the room was only 55.00 a night and discounted passes for 3 days into Disney. All the details, requirements, booking and everything you will ever need to know about this awesome resort is found at: www.shadesofgreen.org

FINALLY! A wedding song for our first dance has been chosen! Nathan and I will dance to Joe Cocker; You are so Beautiful. It took a LONG time to figure it out but a decision as been made. Thanks for all your ideas and calling in to vote on my top 3 this morning.

My top 3 choices were:

Anne Murray: Can I Have This Dance
Mama's and the Papas: Dream a Little Dream
Joe Cocker: You are so Beautiful

The winner? JOE COCKER! Yay! Whew, so glad that 3 days before the wedding the song was chosen. That was cutting it pretty close. I fly to MPLS/ST. PAUL this afternoon and the wedding is Saturday, and I will be back on Tuesday. I will try and get some video to put up on our website, if you would like to see the festivities. If there is snow on my wedding day, I will be sure to capture that as well...lol

Have a wonderful weekend and see you on Tuesday!

Cheers,

Sandra

Sandra Says...WEDDING SONGS Narrowed Down?

2009-10-20T08:56:00.000-07:00

(Picture on left is Nathan and I... right after he returned from overseas this past February of 2009)

O.K. tomorrow after the show, I hop a plane to the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN) for my wedding on Saturday and we still (Nathan and I) do not have a wedding song picked out for our first dance. I am over-thinking this, I know it! I mean, we have a cake-cutting song picked out, but not a first dance? I did not think this decision would be so hard! Now, if we go with a 'last minute decision' on a song, which this practically is, we run the risk of the DJ not having the song. Oh boy. Now what? Jeff, Bill and Tiny all gave me a kind shove into the decision making mode by saying, "You WILL narrow this down and pick one tomorrow!" I think I am actually causing anxiety in the guys who are now worried about it, LOL.

So, no matter what, come Hell or High Water (YES! It's fun with cliches!) I WILL have it narrowed down to 3 or 4 songs by tomorrow morning. Bless you all for such kind words, supportive emails with great song suggestions. I appreciate you so much. If I have not responded to your email yet, please forgive me as the wedding stuff has really got me crammed! I will get back to you! If you have any last minute ideas, you can send them to: sandra@wirk.com

Thanks!!!

Whew! Enjoy 'The Worlds Slowest Race' at BrandSmart Friday and GO SLOW...GO REALLY SLOW....BE THE SLOWEST driver in a street legal vehicle and you win passes for all 3 days at Homestead and also the BIG WINNER, er, shall we say,LOSER, will also get what I like to call "backstage passes" which are garage passes from NASCAR. You cannot buy these!!!! It is a behind the scenes look! There is NO cost to sign up and participate, just call (between 6am-10am) 800-919-1079 or send an email to: tiny_wirk@yahoo.com

Talk to you soon! See you after I get married! (Back on Tuesday!)

Cheers!

Sandra

Sandra Says...BALLOON BOY A HOAX!

2009-10-19T09:24:00.000-07:00

We really do dislike having to say...."We told you so..." But I am sure you were thinking the same thing as more details surfaced about the 'Balloon Boy' who was thought to have flown away in a homemade hot air balloon. Officials and every news station within shot were covering this. We thought this little 6 year old boy was trapped or had fallen and it turns out to be....A HOAX. Yes, a hoax. What should happen to these parents? Read on below:

(Courtesy of the Hollywood Wire)

Police: 'Balloon Boy' a Hoax to Sell Reality Show

Investigators say they've found evidence that Richard Heene and an associate planned the "balloon boy" stunt to publicize a reality show he was developing. Photos: Hollywood Fathers and Sons Prosecutors in Fort Collins, Colo., are weighing felony charges against Heene after police analyze e-mails that show Heene discussing the stunt months ago with a man named Robert Thomas, according to the Associated Press. Thomas sold his story to Gawker.com, claiming Heene launched the hoax to land his own reality show in which he played a mad scientist who does experiments. "This will be the most significant UFO-related news event to take place since the Roswell Crash of 1947, and the result will be a dramatic increase in local and national awareness about The Heene Family, our Reality Series, as well as the UFO Phenomenon in general," according to Heene's proposal.

So far, the arrests have not been made, but I am sure the DA is using up all the ink available to tack on as many charges as possible, as well he should! Keep listening to the Jeff Elliott in the Morning Show and right here for the latest...

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Kate Plus 8 on a Date continues tonight at Sinclairs Ocean Grill at the Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa. Kate will start blogging about her dates and we will share them on our website with you! So keep looking back to see pictures of the guys and how things went!

Also, I must say, if you have not eaten at Sinclairs, you are missing out! Being new here, I am tend to gravitate toward restaurants I see as I am driving by as new places to check out. Sinclairs is a place you will not accidentally drive by, as it is neatly by the Ocean on Jupiter Beach, but easy to find! The food is PHENOMENAL! Chef Gordon Ramsey would be proud to dine here. The waitstaff is awesome, the food is to die for and I am excited to go back tonight. I had Lobster Ravioli and Lobster Bisque. The atmosphere is so relaxing and elegant all at the same time. If you have not had a chance to check it out, do so! You will fall in love!! Here is there address and number:

5 N Highway A1a

Jupiter, FL 33477-5145

(866) 915-5360

Talk to you tomorrow!

Muah!

Cheers,

Sandra

Sandra Says...I floated away holding a balloon!

2009-10-16T07:11:00.000-07:00

This morning while enjoying the beautiful sunrise, I floated away from the CBS Radio building holding a balloon and of course, the Brad Paisley tickets! I floated over I-95...floated by windows, trees and traffic! I finally landed safely in front of the Roger Dean Stadium...with the Brad Paisley tickets still safely in tow...and whew, a listener guessed where I was and got the tickets! My goodness, what a journey!

Now, that was the last pair we had to give to you; HOWEVER...:::insert breaking news story music here:::Dina B has a pair of tickets and meet & greets...but you have to join her tonight at Luckys for your chance to win. Will you walk away with the meet & greets and tickets to the show? Gotta get to Lucky's to find out!

GUYS! If you want to go out on a date with our "KATE" you must email me a picture and a short bio to: sandra@wirk.com We will send you to Sinclairs Ocean Grill at the Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa...it should be a great time!

Have a great weekend and hope to see you at the Brad Paisley Concert!!

Cheers!

Sandra Foxx

Sandra Says...Kate's First Date...

2009-10-15T08:49:00.000-07:00

Tonight is the big night! Kate has her first date of 8! Will she find love? We shall see! I can tell you this, she is a VERY sweet woman, great job, loves her family and is anxious to meet new people as she is new to area. Check out her bio under our staff page on this website www.wirk.com

Jeff Elliott will be meeting the couple tonight at Sinclairs Ocean Grill at Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa...I do believe there will be a video camera involved with this date (but not until the end) so you can follow Kate on her dates! We will also be talking to her over the phone during the Jeff Elliott in the Morning Show as well. We are not 'producing' these dates like reality T.V. we sending two people on a date and leaving them alone and wait and find out how it went. :-) Exciting!

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The BEST audio EVER????

O.K. I learned something new about myself today, and all it took was Jeff, Bill and Tiny to point out my radical statement. "...The Best EVER..." I tend to say "That was the Best ever (fill in blank) to things I enjoy. Well, it turns out that not everything can be the BEST and of course, that is true. Perhaps it is just slang, but lets say this: 'The Internet is Down' piece we played this morning IS hilarious; however, not the BEST PIECE OF AUDIO EVER!

It is a hard piece if audio to find, as everytime it gets loaded onto youtube or other such video sharing sites, it gets removed, so I can't share it right now. If I find a good link that is safe, I will post it. But the audio clip portrays a scene where the people of Southpark wake up and the internet is GONE. Just, gone. It was rather funny and it makes you wonder what you would do if there was no internet! Wow. Well, you would not be reading this blog for one. Yes, we were fine without internet, but now, as life moves forward and technology has expanded, we have intertwined the internet into our lives where without it, we would be lost!

What are your thoughts?

Cheers!

Sandra

Sandra Says...Wedding Songs??

2009-10-14T07:23:00.000-07:00

Well, it is now winding down to my big day...October 24th I will be getting married and still no choice on the song Nathan and I will dance to for our 'first dance.' I am getting a a lot of suggestions from you, THANK-YOU! I am considering all of them as I am still deciding, and the more to chose from, the better. :-)

Here are the recent ideas/emails I have received:

Sandra,
this is a true story my friend picked the song Always by Bon Jovi (listen to it). But the groom deiced to change the song to lets get drunk and screw by Jimmy Buffet. I know she wanted to cry but all she could do was laugh her hinnie off. then he dedicated her song and dance to her. this is a lesson to be learned watch your man. Confirm , Confirm!!!!

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Good Morning Sandra, I have been listening to you talk about trying to pick your wedding song. Of course this is just a suggestion. I think a perfect song for you would be “When I say I do” by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman-Black. It is a truly beautiful song that is sung by two people that love each other and they are still together. What I like the most is that it speaks of reality and true love making it through life TOGETHER and what it means to say I do. It has been a pleasure listening to you since you have come on board the morning show. Keep up the good work!!!
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Hello Sandra:Welcome to WIRK, you're a great addition. I have two songs for you "When you say nothing at all by Allison Krauss OR Once in a lifetime by Michael Bolton.
Good luck!
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Hello Sandra:Welcome to WIRK, you're a great addition. I have two songs for you "When you say nothing at all by Allison Krauss OR Once in a lifetime by Michael Bolton.
Good luck!
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Sandra, for your wedding song, how about "My Best Friend" by Tim McGraw? Best of luck in finding one and hope your day is a beautiful one!
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Hello Sandra:Welcome to WIRK, you're a great addition. I have two songs for you "When you say nothing at all by Allison Krauss OR Once in a lifetime by Michael Bolton.
Good luck!
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Thanks again for all your ideas, and when we (Nathan and I) decide what song to use, I will let you know! I will be gone from the show next Thursday (the 22nd) through Monday (27th). I will be back on Tuesday and I am bringing Nathan back to West Palm Beach with me to show him around...:-) Super excited!

Thanks again for all your emails and making me feel welcome and at home!!!!

Cheers,

Sandra

Sandra Says...More Brad Paisley!

2009-10-13T08:20:00.000-07:00

I wanted to say "summer concerts are the best" because of the beautiful Florida weather that I am not used to yet, and it dawned on me that it is actually FALL! I guess I need to get used to the fact that the sun shines and it almost always feels like summer in South Florida! I talked to my fiance, Nathan, last night and of course, it snowed in Iowa. I then talked to my dad, and he mentioned that is snowed in Minnesota. I am so used to the snow and cold, and this will be my first Christmas without it! I am actually looking forward to it. Now all I need to do is get more summer gear! I have a lot for cold temps.

So, while summer concerts are the best, South Florida Concerts anytime of the year are the best! Brad Paisley this weekend with Jimmy Wayne and Dierks Bentley. This is the last leg of this tour (I guess Brad just added a few new shows to the bill) and Brad, as we hear it, is quite the practical joker. According to stories, he has let chickens loose on stage during Kelli Picklers set, locked Jack Ingram QVC piping, like a cage and gave him a hacksaw to get out while performing and I am sure there is more!

I wonder if Brad will be doing anything fun this weekend? I am super excited about seeing the show, and really anxious to see what Brad has up his sleeve! Yes, you can still get tickets, and we hope to see you there. Jeff, myself, Bill and Tiny will be broadcasting from 4pm-7pm. ALSO, you can win tickets to the show when you listen to The Jeff Elliott in the Morning Show tomorrow morning!

Jimmy Wayne is opening up his tour bus for a private acoustic performance of 2 songs for one of our listeners and a guest as well. We qualified people today and will qualify more tomorrow for this chance to hang out with Jimmy on his tour bus. How cool!! (Just do not ask to use the bathroom. lol)

Just a lot going on and it is all fun! We are getting ready to send our 'Kate' on her dates (hopefully this week) and we are still accepting submissions from guys who would like to be her suitor! So, if you are a single guy between the ages of 25-40, please send a brief bio and your picture to: sandra@wirk.com

If you want to read about our Kate Plus 8 on a Date, please look under our STAFF page under "The Jeff Elliott and the Morning Show." You will see a picture of Kate and her bio. We will cover the dates!

Cheers!

Sandra

Sandra Says...Kate Plus 8 on a Date!

2009-10-12T07:45:00.000-07:00

After much searching and all the wonderful submissions of eligible single "Kate's" in South Florida, we have found our Kate for "Kate Plus 8 on a Date!" Now that we have our girl, we need our single guys!

We are going to be sending Kate out on 8 different dates (date is on us!) and we will follow her dating story through the whole process. We will have a sort of 'dating diary' if you will to recap how her dates go and who knows, maybe she will find that special guy through all of this!

To follow the story, keep checking back here and also listen to the Jeff Elliot in the Morning Show.

O.K. guys, here it is, we have our Kate, and her bio and picture is on our website, now we need YOU to submit your picture and bio as well. We will select 8 guys for these dates, and if you want to be a potential suitor, please send your pic + bio to: sandra@wirk.com

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Tim McGraw LIVE...TONIGHT... ONLY on WIRK!!!

8pm tonight, we will have Tim McGraw on 107.9 WIRK as he performs LIVE from the Letterman Studios in NYC! WIRK is the ONLY station playing this show, so to listen...ahhh, yes...you must listen to WIRK! BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE you can watch the concert via live video feed on our website http://www.wirk.com/ !!! You can listen + watch!

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How exciting! Well, in 12 days I will be getting married and Nathan and I still have not picked out our wedding song to dance to. I have been compiling a list of all the songs you have been emailing and calling in and I will let you know after the wedding what we chose because I have a feeling this is going to be very last minute! I just can't make up my mind!

Oh! If you would like to see what my fiance looks like, here is a picture!

He is full time Military (been in the service almost 10 years now) and the love of my life!I can't wait for him to Join me in South Florida and our Cats, too!! He just needs to get a transfer to the Florida guard and he will be here! :-)

Cheers,

Sandra

Sandra Says...WE FOUND KATE!

2009-10-09T07:51:00.002-07:00

We found our KATE for "Kate Plus 8 on a Date!" She is super sweet, 25 and is going to be joining The Jeff Elliott in the Morning Show on Monday morning at 7:05am! We will get to know Kate, and also get to know what kind of guy she is looking for! We will have more details on Monday as we begin our search for the 8 guys who will be dating Kate. Please wait until we open up the submission lines before sending in your pictures, guys! We will let you know (on here and on the show) when and what to email us on Monday! We are really excited! Kate will go on 8 different dates and see if she can't find that special someone, and we are picking the guys! KEEP LISTENING TO SOUTH FLORIDA COUNTRY WIRK with The Jeff Elliott in the Morning Show for all the juicy details!

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Tim McGraw! Tim McGraw will be live on WIRK at 8pm on Monday night. YES-LIVE! He will be performing 8-9 songs live from the Letterman studios/Ed Sullivan Theatre in NYC. South Florida Country 107.9 WIRK will be the only radio station carrying this in South Florida. BUT WAIT--THERE'S MORE We will also be carrying the video feed on wirk.com

It is all so very exciting, and FREEDOM RIDE is tomorrow! I will be riding on a Harley, (Thanks, Doug!) and joining in all the fun! If you want to join in on the fun with music, adult beverages, wings and more: click HERE to learn more about FREEDOM RIDE! It is tomorrow and es, you can come last minute!!

Cheers,

Sandra

Sandra Says..."Your Comments"

2009-10-08T14:04:00.000-07:00

Hello! I want to start posting your comments here, so when you send your emails/comments to me at: sandra@wirk.com please please please put somewhere in the email weather or not you wish your comments posted and if so, if you want your name used/withheld. I will never post your email address, phone number or last name.

So please remember, if there is no information in your message to me about the usage of your email, it will not be posted as I will then consider the message to be private between you and I.

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Hi Sandra,
10-7-2009

I wanted to make a few comments on your blog. 1st, in regards to the wedding song, I have 2 suggestions...Jack Johnson "Better Together" or 311 "Love Song". If you read the words to both of these songs, they are great. I am getting married in November. We are going to play both of these during our reception but we are going to dance to U2 "Beautiful Day" because it is special to us. I hope your day is all you want it to be. Make sure you actually enjoy it!!!

My 2nd comment is in regards to the dumped bridesmaid. I can't believe the "friend" has kicked her out of the wedding. I think that is very cold of her. My question to the bridesmaid would be...Is the relationship more important than the fight (being kicked out)? Only the bridesmaid can make that decision. But in my experience, most of the time the relationship is more important than the fight, winning or being right.

Feel free to use this in your blog. Have a safe trip back for your wedding and a safe trip back to your new home here in south Florida.

Blessings, Erica

Sandra Says..."Kate Plus 8 on a Date"

2009-10-08T13:42:00.000-07:00

You may have seen or at least heard of the TV reality series on TLC called "Jon & Kate Plus 8" to the newest "Kate Plus 8"...

Well, we decided that WE want a KATE of our very own...in fact, a SINGLE Kate who we can send out on 8 dates! Will we find 'Kate' true love? HmMmmmm, we shall see!

This is what we need:

a SINGLE (I know, details, right?!) woman 21 years of age or older who is willing to allow us to set her up with 8 different single men for a date.
*You will meet at the restaurant (details on location to follow) separately and will be in a public environment*

"Kate Plus 8 on a Date!"

We will announce the restaurant location soon, and open up the submission lines for the single guys, but for now, we are only looking for KATE.

YOUR NAME IS KATE?
YOU'RE SINGLE?
YOU'RE WILLING TO BE SET UP ON 8 DIFFERENT DATES? (on us!)

DO THIS:

email me at: sandra@wirk.com
Send me a picture and a brief bio of yourself (our promotions department will select our "KATE" and we will go from there.)

MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW, please continue to check back here and to listen to South Florida Country 107.9 WIRK to find out more!

Come On, Kate!

Cheers,

Sandra

Sandra Says...BRIDEZILLA!

2009-10-07T08:53:00.000-07:00

WOW! Today a young expectant mother called Jeff, Bill, Tiny and myself to let us in one a little dilemma. Wait, LITTLE is not the word for this one. This is the scoop:

She lets us know that she was asked to be a bridesmaid in her friends wedding, she agreed, and the bride had a 'wedding contract' she needed to sign to be able to participate. WHAT? Yes, apparently there are 'wedding contracts' floating around. In the contract is stated that the bridesmaids were to pay for their dress, shoes, handbag, etc. and were also instructed that they were not allowed to change their hair or GAIN WEIGHT.

Here is her problem: (We didn't get the woman's name! ack! Shame on us!)
She found out she was pregnant, and this obviously goes against one of the brides 'rules' of gaining any weight. As she begins to show a little, the bride has told her she is no longer welcome as a bridesmaid and also will not be reimbursed the money she put in for the dress, shoes and handbag.

Has the idea of 'Bridezilla' gone too far? Since when have we allowed the wedding day to become so self indulgent as to warrant, expect and allow such behavior? I think that we get it pounded into our brains so hard that "it's YOUR day" that we just let things slide. Yes, I agree it is 'YOUR' day, but it does not give a person the right to blatantly hurt others for your own selfish and albeit, shallow needs. Yes, I said SHALLOW. A true friend wold be proud her friend is having a baby, and make it work.

What to do?

She was so dumbfounded when the bride-to-be told her over the phone that she no longer can be a bridesmaid that she did not really have a response. She is now ready for a response, but doesn't know how she should handle the situation.

Should she ask again to be in the wedding? (Maybe the bride was having an 'off' day?)
Should she demand her money back for the dress, shoes and handbag?
Should this (around 350.00) destroy her friendship because her friend is being bridezilla (who normally does not act like this)?

This is a TOUGH one. Many of you called and said that she should picket the wedding, wear the dress anyhow and let other guests know how horrible she was treated and even as far as tell the groom to run!

The only problem I have (regardless of how heartless and shallow the bride is being) is that over this, do you really want to absolutely RUIN someones wedding? I mean, yes, what the bride is doing is so wrong, but to purposely set out to destroy her wedding is a little much in my opinion. Sure, the bride is being ridiculous and by no means am I defending her decision, but at least let the wedding cake get cut before your revengeful wrath ensues!

My favorite suggestion this morning was a woman who said that she should go to the wedding (in a nice outfit) and as the wedding gift, she should wrap up the dress, handbag and shoes. This is subtle sweetness. Perhaps the bride will change her mind and allow her to be a bridesmaid afterall. Maybe the bride is just worried about her taking the spotlight, but anyway you look at it, it brings to mind what Jeff Elliott likes to say..."This Gives Me Tired-Head."

If YOU could share your thoughts/advice/suggestions/stories of your own bridezilla experience/ please send me an email: sandra@wirk.com

PLEASE let me know in your email if I can POST your email and if you wish to include your name (first only) or be anonymous.

Cheers!

Sandra

P.S. I haven't picked out a wedding song yet...17 days till my wedding, and NO, I am NOT being bridezilla! :-P

Sandra Says...

2009-10-06T10:33:00.000-07:00

In case we haven't met, I am Sandra Foxx and am so excited to be a part of the WIRK family! I was born and raised in Minnesota (Twin Cities) and have lived there, South Dakota, Colorado and Iowa. My fiance, Nathan, is full time in the Military {Iowa National Guard} and we are getting married so soon! We have 2 cats, {his} Sasha and {mine} Pepe Le Meow. Nathan plans on relocating to Florida when there is an opening to transfer here. So for now, I will fly back to Minnesota to get married and bring Nathan back wit me for a week and then it is the 'waiting game' until he and our kids {cats!} join me in West Palm Beach! I am so excited! I saw the ocean for the first time over the weekend and was in awe. Yes, I know how to swim and have seen water before sillies, just not the ocean! :-) Thank-you for making me feel so welcome and being so nice to me. It can be hard when you are away from friends and family, but am anxious and excited about making more friends here and with how nice everyone has been, it seems like I will be settled in in no time at all. Thank-you!!

18 days until I get married back in Minnesota, and my fiance Nathan and I have not chosen our special song to dance to yet! I let Jeff, Bill and Tiny in on this asking for their help and of course, they said that the WIRK listeners will come through! Thank-you for all the wonderful ideas this morning, and as they came in {songs} I wrote them down to consider. I do not know why we have not chosen our song yet, but I can say that I am for sure over-thinking it. ..."What song defines US as a couple...?" I suppose it doesn't have to be so difficult. Here is the list of song ideas we gathered from you this morning...

Restless Heart 'I'll Still Be Loving You' (Jeff Elliott's song he and his wife danced to)
Shania 'From This Moment' (Bill Adam's song he and his wife danced to)
Aha 'Take on Me'
Atlantic Star 'Always'
Edwin McCain 'I'll Be'
Brad Paisley 'She's Everything'
Clint Black 'When I Said I Do'
Elvin Bishop 'Fooled Around and Fell In Love'
Anne Murray 'Can I Have This Dance'
Larry Graham'One In A Million'
Aladdin'I Will Show You The World'
Harry Connick 'Wink And A Smile'
Meatloaf 'Paradise By The Dashboard Lights'

If you have any ideas, ANY, please send them along. I really do not know what to go with yet. Any type of music is welcome!

I am happy to be here and you any suggestions on songs {or anything else!} can be sent to: sandra@wirk.com

Cheers!

Sandra

The New Blog on WIRK..."Sandra Says..."

2009-10-05T08:44:00.000-07:00

COMING SOON~'Sandra Says' where I will be sharing insights from the Jeff Elliott in the Morning Show, Hollywood Happenings, Cool Websites, Stories and well, whatever needs to be said! I look forward to your input as well...