I missed you while I was on vacation.  I drove 700 miles (took almost 12 hours each way) to visit my son in grad school at Indiana University.  I did like Bloomington (a nice college town with great little restaurants and we even ate at an Afghani place, delicious chicken and flavorful rice and vegetable dishes).  Nearby Nashville, Indiana is a neat little artists town, great shops of crafts and is the home of Bluegrass Music.  Yet the rest of Indiana seemed flat and dull!  Gas is around 25 cents less a gallon in Ohio and Indiana than here, but the price of food/grocery items seems much higher there. I think the competition we have between all our Central New York grocery stores is amazing and helps keep our prices down (at least compared to the midwest).  I know this sounds a little corny, but I really missed being on the radio. I love being on the air. Yes, it is good to get away for few day but it is great to be back!

(PS: Thanks Steve, for doing a great job filling in while I was away.)

Literally a blast, with great fireworks at the end.  I was supposed to start my vacation on Saturday, but postponed it since I don’t want to miss this!  Music, food, fireworks, fun for the whole family (kids FREE!) and great weather predicted.  Rick, Ted, Ed, Mr Sun and I will emcee ay Chevy Court, Fairgrounds.  See you Saturday!

Friday afternoon,  I went over to the Wynwood Senior Residence in Manlius and was a judge for their chocolate contest.  I sampled a variety of delicious chocolate cake, mousse, fudge, brownies and a thick pudding concoction that included heath bar bits (that was declared the winner).  Yes, I am a busy man but sampling chocolate is never a waste of time.  Then I had a great time hosting the The Pool Party  at the United Inn on Buckley Road with the great band Prime Time.  What fun!  You must come out on Friday nights and join us (NO cover charge). 

I love this event: The Bank of America TASTE OF SYRACUSE presented by P&C Foods. Again this year, I am honored to emcee the Syracuse New Times SAMMY Award’s Show on Friday evening. The music on the main stage will feature some of the best in our town. The afternoon line up: Grupo Pagan, Five To Life, OxBurg, Bobby Green, Lisa Gentile, Primtime and Dead Rose. The SAMMY AWARDS SHOW begins at 7:00 with special performances from Dave Novak, Sandy Bigtree, Roosevelt Dean, Mark Hoffmann,Larry Luttinger, Jerry Santy’s students (including Joe Whiting and Senator John Defrancisco!) and followed by a rockin’ performance by SimpleLife.   The show is free! Come and enjoy the Taste!