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Moving Sucks!
OK..life changes overnight...well, in this case it took months BUT you need to put a period finally at the end of a long, boring sentence and go on to the next page! Finally have a move date in order. NOT where I wanted to be but I'll make the best of it for the next 12 months. You sit down and think of all the thin...
Duff Damos Apr 24, 2024
Hodag Concert Series Is BACK
The popular NRG Media Hodag Concert Series makes a return this summer at Hodag Park in Rhinelander. NRG Media's Sarah Morris has been busy all winter getting all the groups booked, all the vendors ready and all dates in place. Get all the details on the FaceBook page at . Get your comfy lawn chairs ready and join us...
Duff Damos Apr 23, 2024
So what happened to our early spring?!?!
Could it be that the Groundhog was wrong after all? What happened to the non-winter we had? What happened to those record temperatures? What happened to the poor Robins that showed up early...the geese that flew in for this occasion? Yes, WHAT HAPPENED?? Now, all of a sudden Mother Nature decided to wake up and gi...
Duff Damos Mar 28, 2024
Me? Retire?
Of course all good things must come to an end. As I look back on almost 49 years in broadcasting I see the "retirement" switch on the wall that's telling me it's time. I will celebrate my 30th anniversary in this building in the Northwood's on May 16th, 2025 which is also the date I have chosen to hang up m...
Duff Damos Mar 06, 2024
Oh Come On Mother Nature!!! What gives??!?!
OK...it's no secret that I'm not a fan of winter BUT I'm a fan of the Northwoods where winter is nothing compared to what other parts of the country go through. Ya, we've got it pretty good. With that...I'm so tired of the allergies from no snow...from Christmas being bland due to the lack of snow AND from the busine...
Duff Damos Jan 08, 2024
'Tis the season to be.........
Thankful? Loving? Happy? Appreciative? Jolly? How about all of the above!? We wish you ALL a VERY Happy Holiday season and hope no matter what you can kick back and reflect and just take it easy for a few hours. Remember to check on your neighbors, elderly relatives or whomever may be alone this season. I wish i...
Duff Damos Dec 21, 2023
Ice Ice Baby
It's that time again. ICE FISHING! I know quite a few people that take part in this winter activity but I must admit that I would just as soon head over to Trig's and buy the wonderful selection of fish they have. Oh, I get it...it's fun to so many going out to the shack and hanging out for the day. I would just be...
Duff Damos Dec 13, 2023
Nights With Alice Cooper
Ok...we've had a few people inquire as to what happened to Nights With Alice Cooper. We were told that Alice was moving on from his show. Not exactly what happened. Either way it was not up to us at all. We received the program on satellite and it went out to you on our station. Regardless of everything it ended. ...
Duff Damos Nov 20, 2023
Gobble Gobble
Well, have you got things in gear for the upcoming holidays? I think I may have a new record. Saw my first commercial on TV referring to Chrismas no October 26th!!!!!! YES...of course it gets earlier every year. First things first folks. We've got Turkey and Dressing to think of before the visit of the big guy!!! ...
Duff Damos Nov 09, 2023
'Tis The Season...
NO...Not THAT season yet. The season of the Milky Way minis...the 3 Musketeers and oh yes, the Kit Kats! Yes, it's trick or treat season. I recall back in my childhood days when you would get a FULL SIZE candy bar. Not these little one-bite minis! Of course that could be part of my adult weight issues too! Either ...
Duff Damos Oct 18, 2023
Which Would You Rather?
Well...the debate in the breakroom today had this. Would you rather rake leaves OR shovel snow. It's quite simple to me. With the leaves you have a little strong back work for a Saturday, maybe two times if you have a lot of trees and then you're done. With snow it could be shoveling once a week or more! The snow ...
Duff Damos Oct 06, 2023
So Long Summer...
Well, here it is. September the 7th and a 40 degree difference in temperature from just a few days ago! Summers seem to be more and more busy for us here. I have 1 summer left before I hang up my headphones. Of course this is Wisconsin and we have to fit ALL these events in just a few months. We cover MANY of them...
Duff Damos Sep 07, 2023
Back To School?
It's that time of year I guess. Back To School. When I was a kid it was the WORST 3 words I could hear! It's everywhere now. On TV and of course in all the stores. OK...that's one thing but I'm seeing Halloween ads on TV and seeing Halloween candy for sale in the stores. So any guesses (bets) as to how long it wi...
Duff Damos Aug 18, 2023
AUGUST ALREADY?!?!?! How Did Time FLY by?!
Good Lord! August already and it seems like haven't even celebrated July 4th yet! I know as we get older time tends to unfortunately go by a little quicker than the old days but come on! We still have a good month of stuff coming up for sure before the kids are back on the bus. Dragon Boat races in Minocqua are com...
Duff Damos Aug 03, 2023
Go Park Like The Rest Of Us!!!!!!
I gotta get this off my chest. WHY do people think they are privileged enough to just sit in their vehicle at (or near) the FRONT DOOR at Walmart or any other of the big stores!??! They just sit there waiting for whomever is in the store they are waiting for and they are in their own little world. Some are just sur...
Duff Damos Jun 16, 2023