Brock Jackson's blog

What's up EZ Rockers?

Thanks for all your feedback today on the show about "what makes you happy."

For the most part, it doesn't take much!

Coffee in the morning, the smile of your grand daughter, the company or friends and family, living in the South Okanagan/Similkimeen...it's the little things in life that really bring the most happiness.

Tomorrow I'll help out with your happiness...I'll be giving away 2 tickets to see Dustin Bentall on Saturday @ Tinhorn Creek.

It's going to be a really cool show...DB's got a really sweet sound to his country-esque tunes.

The Nameless Kitten

On Monday we brought a new kitten into our home.

She's black and white, female and a Manx...a breed with no tail!

She's got lots of personality, really sharp nails and loves eating and drinking (I like these qualities the best!)

The only thing missing, is a NAME!

Got any ideas?

Call the Brock Jackson Show today with your suggestions...250-495-7244 or 250-295-6991.

To see a few pictures...CLICK HERE!

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Great giveaway!

A spectacular barbeque and luau on a patio with a breathtaking view of Osoyoos Lake...plus a 1 night stay in one of the most incredible resorts in the Okanagan...now THAT is a prize!

Congrats to Claire from Oliver who won this prize package valued at $500. The bbq is at Passa Tempo Restaurant, and the stay is at Spirit Ridge. It's always rewarding to give away a prize that makes a listener so happy:

Rick's Rockin' Birthday Salute

Hey, a BIG shout out to a man celebrating his 63rd birthday today...music legend Rick Derringer!

Not only did Rick start the McCoys and bring us the always catchy "Sloopy Hang On"...

Press Hop

As a sports fan, and a member of the media, this was just too cool to pass up.

Press conferences + hip hop = PRESS HOP!

Forever the Maple Laffs

I know the start of the NHL season is still a couple of months away, but it's never too early to take part in one of my favourite pasttimes...making fun of the Toronto Maple Laffs.

A buddy of mine from Toronto passed this on to me...it's a letter sent out to all Laff players in 1962 regarding their training camp:

Save a buck or two

This morning on the Brock Jackson Show we were discussing ways to "get a deal."

Sometimes it's just as simple as asking the front desk staff for an upgrade to a better room, or finding out if a business offers a discount for BCAA members (I think I ask this just about everywhere!)

My good friend and mentor, Oprah Winfrey (still waiting for that call to come on the show O!) recently posted some info on her website on how to get a great deal on everything from airfare to zucchini. Of course, it is all U.S. based but it can still give you some great tips on gettin' a deal!

We DON'T scream for this ice cream!

Chocolate, strawberry, rocky road...there are many ice cream flavours that we all scream for...but there are some that very few would be hollerin' for.

Check out this list of the Top 10 Weirdest Ice Cream Flavours.

Anyone want a Mash Cone (#7)? Didn't think so...

RIP Big Stein

I don't enjoy writing about deaths, but it seems that some big names are passing away lately.

Last week it was Bob Probert, and today, news comes out that another heavyweight has passed away, George Steinbrenner.

Anyone who follows sports, knows of Big Stein.

In 1973, he took over the New York Yankees, and steered them to 11 pennants and 7 World Series Championships. He retired from the Yankees in 2006, leaving his sons Hank and Hal to run the team...but everyone still considered Steinbrenner the 'face' of the organization (I would bet MANY people didn't even know that his sons were now running the show.)