Post surgery!!

As I am sure you have heard by now, I have been doing some commercials for Estetica Institute. I had my breast enhancement procedure done on Friday (yes, friday the 13th!), and am recovering really well!

The staff at Dr. Rankin's office are all sooo nice! I have had surgeries in the past, and every time I come out of recovery I would be crying! A long time ago a doctor suggested to my mom that she bring in a stuffed animal or something that would remind me of the comforts of home...ever since then I always brought my little dog scooter with me! The reason I am telling you all of this is because I thought FOR SURE they were going to laugh at me about my little dog, but they didn't! It was quite the opposite actually, they made sure that scooter was right next to me so that he wouldn't get lost!
I was really impressed with the way they treated me, when we got into the operating room, the staff promptly put an electric blanket on me so I wouldn't get cold, and then put these sleeve like wraps on my calves that gave me a massage! WOW!
My anesthesiologist took the time to make sure I understood what was happening, and was very gentle with the IV for me...I was only awake in the operating room for a few minutes, and then poof I was in recovery! It was really cold in there too, so the nurses gave me another blanket to make sure I was warm enough!

Friday was pretty much a blur, I would wake up, take my medication, and then go back to sleep, Saturday there was pain, but not to the great extent that everyone was saying it would be, Sunday I was still pretty sore, but I was able to take a shower (WAHOO!), let me tell you that was an adventure all its own! Today I went for my first follow up with Dr. Rankin, and he showed me these excersises that I have to do four times a day...it was a little painful the first few times I am not going to lie, but he said that I was doing great, and I get to have my stitches out on Friday yay!

I am serious when I tell you that if you are thinking about cosmetic surgery, you need to set up a free consultation with Dr. Rankin at Estetica Institute, I am putting the link to their website up here. Based on my experience with them so far, I have been SOOO impressed.

More later, but for now I need a nap!

Meg

Almost forgot...

How could I forget this one?

Pictures....

These are finally the pictures from our day at Beads Gone Wild...It was such a great time! Thanks for all those who came out, and lets try and do this again soon!

Forever ago!!

We have been having some trouble with my login for the blog so I am SOOOO sorry it has been a while!

Things have been getting more and more busy lately! We will be announcing the details for our annual Song of the Day contest, so there are meetings that we have to attend to make sure we don't botch it up!

Also, JD is going to have a BIG announcement here soon, and for a sneak peak you can go to wirk.com and click on the JD and the Wake Up Crew link, then scroll down til you see the...well you will get it!

This week I have a couple animals to tell you about too, they are both really special, so if you know of anyone please send them the Peggy Adams Animal Recue League on Military just North of Okeechobee...here are the descriptions:

Pinky is a 1 year old female Labrador Retriever mix. She has been at the shelter since June and has been spayed. (ID# A126013) Adoption fee: $75

Cody is a 3 year male longhair cat. Cody had a very important role at the shelter – he was a blood donor cat who lived with the staff in the Administration offices. After his service was up, Cody retired and is now available for adoption. Cody is playful, adventurous, talkative and likes other cats. He is neutered, litterbox trained and weighs 25 pounds. (ID# A097839) Adoption fee: $25

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, initial vaccinations, bag of food, and 14-day check-up. To find out more about the adoptable pets at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, please visit them at 3200 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or go to www.hspb.org. For more information, call 561.686.3663.

So! What else can I tell you about that is going on...we have a lot of stuff planned for the upcoming weeks, realy great prizes, and just fun stuff! We will be interviewing Keith Urban this week too, so it is jam packed!

Stay tuned as there will be some surprises you won't want to miss!

See you in the morning!

Meg

Hello!

Not much to report this week.

I have been really busy with school...work...trying to get the new house all in order and out of boxes! My mom is in town for the next week, and she is so excited to be able to listen to the show...in the past when she has come to visit it has been over a holiday, or weekend, and so she hasn't been able to listen in. There really isn't anything like having your mom or dad be proud of you! Bill is out on vacation, so once again I am responsible for the news...great first impression for mom! Ha!

This week I have a real sweetheart of a dog looking for a home...

Missy is a 1 year old female Pointer mix. She is spayed and great with other dogs. Missy is very active and loves to play. She’s housebroken and has had some obedience training. (ID# A120463)

You will find her at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, in the domes on Military Trail just North of Okeechobee. Their phone number is: 561-686-3663.

For those of you who purchased tickets for the Phil Vassar concert at the Hard Rock this past Tuesday, you can get refunds at point of purchase because the show has been out right cancelled. If you won tickets then you don't have to wait 30 days to win again, but we apologize for the show being cancelled.

We will have Carolyn Dawn Johnson in the building next week to talk about her new album....Can't wait!

Talk soon!

M

Hello!

Not much to report this week.

I have been really busy with school...work...trying to get the new house all in order and out of boxes! My mom is in town for the next week, and she is so excited to be able to listen to the show...in the past when she has come to visit it has been over a holiday, or weekend, and so she hasn't been able to listen in. There really isn't anything like having your mom or dad be proud of you! Bill is out on vacation, so once again I am responsible for the news...great first impression for mom! Ha!

This week I have a real sweetheart of a dog looking for a home...

Missy is a 1 year old female Pointer mix. She is spayed and great with other dogs. Missy is very active and loves to play. She’s housebroken and has had some obedience training. (ID# A120463)

You will find her at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, in the domes on Military Trail just North of Okeechobee. Their phone number is: 561-686-3663.

For those of you who purchased tickets for the Phil Vassar concert at the Hard Rock this past Tuesday, you can get refunds at point of purchase because the show has been out right cancelled. If you won tickets then you don't have to wait 30 days to win again, but we apologize for the show being cancelled.

We will have Carolyn Dawn Johnson in the building next week to talk about her new album....Can't wait!

Talk soon!

M

Old Stuff, and New Stuff too!

I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! As you know we had a beading class at Crystal Creations Bead Institute a few weeks ago, and I finally have the pictures!! If you were at our little get together, and you want a copy emailed to you, just email me at wirkmeg@hotmail.com. I am posting a few here though, and we all had such a great time...Lets do it again soon!

This past Friday night was the Toby Keith show, and while the show itself was great, I have to say that I was a bit disappointed when Toby brought out a guest that sings in his new movie to sing a song...up until that point the momentum of the show was great..hit after hit, and the SCREECH! It came to a halt...Mitch says that it is so they can sell more beer, but it was just a let down for me...Joe Nichols was awesome, and overall I would still say the show was good, but not one of my favorites. I am posting a few pictures from that show too!

Football season is just about officially here, and I think I am going to head up to Pittsburgh for the season opener against the Dolphins..It should be a good game, and the entertainment of Rascal Flatts, and Martina McBride will make it worth the trip all by itself!

JD is out this week...he's at home painting, and putting up crown molding...a little hard physical work is good for him I say...just don't tell him that!

Mitch is helping us out this week, and Captain Tim is filling in for Mitch! Sometimes it may feel like "who's on first"!

Have a great week!

Meg

This Week...

Thank you to all of our winners that came out to the Crystal Creations Bead Institute this past Saturday...We all had a great time, and I think some of us have found a new hobby! Lunch was great too, and it was really nice spending time with everyone. I will have the pictures soon!

Yesterday and today we came up with Man rules and Women rules, and you can check out the results at wirk.com and then go to the JD and the Wake Up Crew page.

This week I have two animals from the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League to tell you about, and they are both adorable!

Whisky is a 4 year old male Labrador retriever mix. He came to the shelter as a stray. (ID# A124438)

Stacy is a 4 year old female grey and white domestic shorthair cat. (ID# A118908)

The League is having an adoptathon this weekend, and I will be there on Sunday from Noon til Two on Sunday...Come out and bring home some unconditional love! If you need directions, please email me at wirkmeg@hotmail.com

See you in the morning!

Meg

Weekly Animal that needs a home...

Here is my weekly Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League animal that needs a home!

Maggie is a 3 1/2 year old female Irish Wolfhound mix. She is spayed,
housebroken and weighs 75 pounds. Maggie is great with kids and other dogs.
(ID# A122272)

Look at that face!
She is a very sweet, if you or someone you know is looking for an animal, please adopt!
More information in the web: www.hspb.org

Peggy Adams is having the last Dog Days of Summer at Roger Dean Stadium this Saturday night August 19th. Take your dog to see a minor league ball game. Tickets are available for free at the Animal Rescue League, or at the door for a small fee, and four legged freinds are only a buck!

Don't forget the adoptathon is next weekend the 26 and 27th of August from 10am til 4pm, and I wil be there on Sunday from 2-4pm!

This weekend is going to be a blast!
I am hosting a introductory to beading class at Crystal Creations Bead Institute. If you are interested in going send me an email at: wirkmeg@hotmail.com

It is free, and the time is from 9:30am to 12 noon.

See you in the morning!

This Saturday!

HEYYY!

This weekend we are having an introduction to beading class at Crystal Creations Bead Institute!
We are giving away slots to this class all week, but I happen to have a couple slots open to give away!
Here are the details:

Crystal Creations Bead Institute
9:30am-12noon
Saturday, August 19
Lunch after at McKenna's (gratuity not included)

If you are interested in going you need to email me at wirkmeg@hotmail.com no later than Thursday!

I will send you an email if you are the lucky winner!


Thanks!

Meg

Brad Paisley and other stuff

What a show!!
We got to interview Brad on the bus, and as usual he was so nice, and down to earth. I have put some pictures from the show up here...
This week we auctioned off Shaq's autographed jersey for JD's Sneakers for students, and got $3500 for it!! The money all goes to the charity, and I am sure will buy a bunch of shoes for kids that need them. Bill comes back from vacation on Wednesday...not a day too soon for me!
I am starting to post a weekly picture and description of a dog or cat that needs a home from the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue league...
This week is Spot, you can log on to www.hspb.org for more info, but here is the description, and there is a picture too!

Spot is a 2 year old female Labroador Retriever/Dogo Argentino mix. She is spayed and weighs 37 pounds. Spot is a very active dog that loves going for walks and playing in a fenced-in yard. She is housebroken and very loving. (ID# A123642).

If you or anyone you know is looking for a loving pet please take a minute to check him out!

Sneakers for Students

We have announced our annual "JD's Sneakers for Students" campaign, and Alonzo Mourning from the Miami Heat has helped kick it off well by donating game worn apparel for auction, and 50 pairs of sneakers from Nike! Dwayne Wade donated 50 sneakers from Converse too, but we still need many many more. We will be auctioning off Zo's shoes on Friday starting at 8am and ending at 9:30am, next Tuesday we will be auctioning off Wade's game worn, autographed jersey next Wednesday the 2nd of August from 8am until 9:30am, and then Shaq's autographed game worn jersey on Friday the 4th of August from 8am until 9:30am. Listen in to find out what we raise, and if you want to donate check out the JD and the Wake Up Crew web page for details!

Tiny is back from vacation, and so things are getting back to normal...whatever back to normal is!!

Channel Five news came into the studio today to film us about the Sneakers for Students campaign, and they stayed for about half an hour asking questions, and monitoring what was going on in the studio. It's funny because when you watch the bit on the news, it only lasts for about 2-3 minutes, just showing you the wonderful world of TV editing!

Lots of interviews this week, so tune in, and we will see you in the morning!

Meg

Can you help out...

Hey, anyone who knows me knows that I am a big advocate for the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League in West Palm. These 2 dogs have been at the shelter since December, and need a good home! They have an extra special place in my heart being that they are Bassett Hound mixed, and I have a Bassett at home..Can you help?
If you go to www.hspb.org and type in their ID numbers you will find them there..and they are sweet!!

My name is LUCY.

I am a spayed female, tri-color Basset Hound and Rottweiler.

The shelter staff think I am about 6 years old.

I have been at the shelter since Dec 06, 2005. ID# A115658.

My name is ABBEY.

I am a spayed female, tri-color Basset Hound and Rottweiler.

The shelter staff think I am about 6 years old.

I have been at the shelter since Dec 06, 2005. ID# A115659

Women Win!

Well the women won Battle of the Sexes AGAIN!! This means we will have to come up with a challenge for JD to do...hmmm!

This week is flying by! I went out with a sales person yesterday to a new client "Creative Creations", also known as Beads Gone Wild! We are putting together a class just for our listeners to attend, and you will have to win it. Each person that wins will get to attend the class with me, and get their own kit to design a piece of jewelry..Fun!
We are working out all the details, and will start it soon.

I also visited another client today, and we discussed me endorsing their buisiness...more details soon, but I am very excited about this because it involves something that I have been thinkng about doing for a while now.

Our annual Song of the Day contest is getting ready to kick off again, and for all of you out there you know what that means...
a new car will be awarded to the person who wins the correct key to start the car! More details on the car are coming, but this is an awesome contest that draws a ton of people.

I have been talking with the my friends over at the animal rescue league about their annual "Fur Ball" It is next saturday night, and is for a great cause that I hold close to my heart...the animals of course! You can get information on their web site: www.hspb.org.

That is really all for now, we're talking to Vince Gill later this week so be sure to tune in and find out what is new with him!

See you in the morning!

Meg

Schedules!!

Well, my vacation is over, JD is back, and so now that leaves Tiny and Bill to take their vacations!

Tiny will be out next week which means we all have to pitch in to cover him...NOT an easy task. Tiny answers the phones when listeners call to try and win a prize, make a comment, request a birthday, and sometimes (very rarely of course) when listeners call to complain too! In addition to that he is responsible for making sure Battle of the Sexes questions are all set up, and he really is the link between the sales staff, promotion staff and us! He does a bunch more, but this is just a little of what Bill JD and myself will cover while he is out.

Bill will be out on Monday too, so that means I get to do the news! I am still not seasoned at this at all so I always ask that people have patience...you will find my news usually will contain big breaking stories, but then a bunch of entertainment type stuff, and of course sports (I love it!). By the time August gets here we will be back to normal, but for now...hold on!

Don't forget JD's "Big Thank You"...It is an opportunity to say thanks to someone who has touched your life in some special way, and maybe you were never able to say thanks in the unique way you wanted to. Panera Bread is our sponsor, and they provide gift certificates to the ones we read on the air! Just go to our web site, click on JD and the Wake Up Crew, and scroll down for all the details.

Well, I am off to Detroit this weekend to stand in a friends wedding, but will return on Monday...see you in the morning!

Meg

Vacation!!

Well, I am on vacation this week, but I wanted to post some of the pictures from the Gretchen Wilson show at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino last Thursday night.

Gretchen put on a awesome show, and even played some rock tunes!! She sang Heart's "Barracuda"...if you weren't seeing that it was her you would have thought you were really listening to Heart!

I know we are a Country station, but I listen to everything, and Friday night Kelly Clarkson put on a terrific show too...She played at the Ampitheater to a packed house, and the crowd was definately not disappointed. I am have put a picture or two up from that show too.

We have finally put everything together for the 4th of July, and some of the on-air saff will be at your favorite places for the fireworks...

Mitch, Bill, Tiny, and JR will be out giving reports after 6pm on the 4th, so listen in to find out where everyone will be!

Finally, have a safe and happy fourth of July, and I'll see you next week!

M

This Week...

This week is going to be crazy!

We will be talking with Gretchen Wilson about her show at the Hard Rock on Thursday, and Josh Gracin is going to tell us about his guest appearance on The Young and the Restless soap opera. Did you happen to see the story on the news last week about the radio DJ in Iraq that is being compared to the likes of Robin Williams in Good Morning Vietnam? Well, JD worked like crazy to get her, and we'll be talking to her (yes her) later this week too! I am working with NBC to get one of the judges from America's Got Talent...They have some really funky interview times, so I am not sure that it will work, but we are trying!

Aside from all of this, we have been putting together a way to let a listener go up in a helicopter to watch the 4th of July fire works at one of the displays in the area of their choice...We wanted to tie it in with fire works too, and now that all of the "fires" (haha get it?) have been put out...well listen as the week goes on to find out how you can get your chance! I rode in a helicopter not too long ago when we gave a listener a ride to work in one, and the view was amazing!!
Good Luck!

Last weeks "bush race" at Truck and Trailer USA was a great one, and thank you to TTUSA and all of you who came out...It was a blast! We will have pictures on the site this week, but being that it was the official "Bring your dog to work day", LuLu came out with me, and when she wasn't begging for some Panera Bread stuff, she was getting all the love she could muster out of our listeners!
I have attatched a picture of her!!

see you soon!

Meg

Out Sick

Holy cow!! I was only gone for 2 days, and I feel like I missed SOO much!
I have been playing catch up like crazy today!! Sales people needed me to cut commercials for them, and not to mention we have the annual "Bush" race out at Truck and Trailer USA tomorrow mornin' too! When we have off site stuff like this we basically have to literally put "the show on the road", commercial logs (tells us what commercials are supposed to play when, music logs (what music and when), traffic stuff, news stuff, plus everything we need to do the actual race...cordless microphone, headphones, regular microphones, and sooooo much more. Thank goodness we have an awesome Promotions staff to help us out, or it wouldn't get done!! Tomorrow night I will be out at the Palm Beach County Boat Show at the fairgrounds from 5-7pm. Stop by, I promise I am not contagious anymore!!

I heard the show at Friendly's was awesome, and hope all that were lucky enough to attend enjoyed themselves, and had a Fribble too!

We'll catch up soon, I will have pictures from tomorrow...it is sure to be a great time!!
Truck and Trailer USA is just East of the Turnpike on Southern on the North side. If you get to the Shell gas station you have just missed the small signs to turn in.

Hope to see you there!!

Meg

Feel the HEAT!

Well here it is Wednesday, and the Heat finally won a game!!! WAHOO! The guys are giving me grief because now that the Pistons are out, I am of course going to root for the Heat, and they think that is wrong...I disagree!!

It was great to meet some of our listeners at the Anchor Inn Lakeside on Saturday night for the Cabo Wabo Tequila party...good times! We'll have to do this again, and I will post the NON-incriminating pictures later!

Thank you to all who came out to the first annual WIRK golf tournament. It was a great time, and for those of you who missed it because you think that you can't golf...well shame on you! This isn't about your golfing abilities, it was about having fun! We'll have it again next year, so you can join us then!

For any Days of Our Lives fans, you know that Kayla and Patch have returned to the show, and I have used my magic contacts to set up an interview with Patch! I have been talking with NBC, and they finally came through. We'll let you know when it will be on, but keep an ear to your radio!

This weekend I'll be out at Al Packer Ford East on Saturday (6/17), from 11am until 1pm. Stop by and say hello!

Later!
M

FRIDAY!!!

Happy Friday everybody!!

This week has flown by, and this weekend will be just as fast I think. Tomorow we have the first annual WIRK YeeHaw Open golf tournament, and it is sure to be a blast!
We had a staff meeting on Wednesday to discuss where everyone will be.

Tiny will be manning the first hole called "Walking Tall", I will be on the "Moonshine" hole with a couple marines :), Bill will be taking care of the "Cowpie" hole, JD will have the "Buckshot" hole, JR Jackson gets the "Toilet Bowl" hole (haha and he wanted to know how that happened!), and Dave Michaels gets the "camoflage" hole! As you can see this is NOT going to be your average round of golf! Other holes include the NASCAR hole, Redneck woman, Road Kill, and even a Chaw hole! We all have our assignments, and it isn't too late for you to get signed up! Call 561-964-4653 for details.

Don't forget I will be at the Anchor Inn on Hypoluxo Road Saturday night (9:30-11:30pm) for a Cabo Wabo tequila party...We will be giving away tickets to see Sammy Hagar, and the Cabo Girls will be there too!


JD announced his new "Big Thank You" segment on the show yesterday with Panera Bread stopping in to help kick it off. To find out how you can be a part of it click on the link below, and copy and paste it in your web browser:

http://www.wirk.com/jd%20and%20the%20wake-up%20crew/bigthankyou.htm

Next week we will be kicking off our Fathers Day promotion...and look out, the "Bush Race" at Truck and Trailer USA is coming up soon! More details next week!

See you soon!

Meg