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Family dinner...with Fido

Okay so it's time for family dinner.

Mom and dad are home from a long day at work and the kids have been busy with school and sports.

It's the perfect time for everyone to catch up on what's kept them busy all day long.

Oh, you can't forget to have Fido sit down with you for dinner too right?

But Fido can't be under the table...or next to the table...that would be far too cruel. It wouldn't make them "part of the family."

So what do you do?

Ya slip them into the Pet High Chair!

Now your cat or dog can sit DIRECTLY at your dinner table and dine with you.

The Brock Jackson Show goes to the dogs

This morning I had a guest co-host on the Brock Jackson Show.

He's a little stinky, he's a little needy, and he loves long walks. He's my dog Pepper!

I had to bring him in as he had to go for a (much overdo) grooming right after my show.

It was his first time in the studio and for the most part...was very well behaved. I'm still in shock!

I asked listeners about pets in the workplace...and most people were okay with it.

They said that as long as the animal is well behaved, it doesn't bother them.

But there were some callers that said "no thanks" to people bringing pets to work. They said that the pets can become a distraction, and people will spend more time taking care of their pets, than taking care of work.

What to do, what to DO?

Starting Monday, kids in the South Okanagan are off for two weeks for spring break.

Parents, are you getting sweaty palms? Feeling uneasy? Nervous about having the kids around for TWO weeks? What will you do to keep them busy???

Tomorrow, we'll get advice from the parents in our area! I'll be looking for you to help me out by calling in, and giving suggestions on what other parents can do to keep the kids busy during spring break.

Parents helping parents...it's a beautiful thing!

Make sure to call in tomorrow between 6a-9a with your suggestions...250-495-7244 in Osoyoos and Oliver, 250-295-6991 in Princeton!

NHL Letdown Day

When I realized that I had scheduled a dentist appointment, on the same day as the NHL trade deadline...I kicked myself.

Traditionally, today is one of the most exciting days for hockey fans with the non-stop rumours, trades, action and analysis.

Now that the deadline has passed...I sure didn't miss much!

When some of the biggest names switching teams are Jeff Halpern, Lee Stempniak, Scott Walker and Andrew Alberts...you know that Deadline Day was Dead Quiet Day.

I guess in terms of the total number of trades completed, there were a lot, but hardly any moves would be considered shocking.

Shock and Awe

If you predicted that the Canadian men's hockey team would come out and absolutely manhandle the Russian squad in their quater-final matchup yesterday...please stand up.

Okay, now that EVERYONE is still sitting, let's discuss.

If you were like me, you were in your chair at the end of the first period and you were thinking "my God...we're up 4-1? I can't believe it. What year is this?"

No one believed it.

Not Mike Babcock. Not Stephen Harper. Not Billy the Bartender at your local pub. Geez, I bet that even Donald S. Cherry wouldn't have believed you if you said we'd be up 4-1 after a period versus Russia.

Which is a better rivalry?

When it comes to international hockey...Canada has two main rivals...the USA and Russia.

This afternoon Canada plays Russia in the Olympics...winner moves on...loser goes home.

Now, the rivalry with Russia goes back farther, but the rivalry with the USA is fresh and red-hot!

This morning I fielded a ton of calls on which rivalry gets you going more...and 81% of callers said Canada/USA is their fave.

I guess it's moments like this that make us wave the flag harder than ever:
 
 

Guilty Pleasures

This morning I fielded a ton of calls regarding your favourite "guilty pleasure" tv shows.

I brought it up becuase, over the last few years, one of my GP's has become The Bachelor/Bachelorette.

I never used to watch the show, but after moving in with my girlfriend a few years ago, the show has become a "must not miss!"

Funny how moving in with your significant other, really changes what you watch.

Tonight it's a big show where all the ladies who were sent home by Jake, get to call him out and find out WHY they went home.

Dancin' in the Street - at the Winter Games

This took place on Day 2 at the Vancouver Winter Games...a gigantic "flash mob" of 1500+ people dancin' (and singin') on Robson Street.

Although it was all planned ahead of time, if you were just Joe Average walking down Robson, you never would have known that THIS was going to break out:

 

We Are The World 25 For Haiti - Official Video

Hey just in case you haven't seen it yet...here's the remake of We are the World...

Just CLICK HERE:



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Whatta Weekend

Quite the wild Valentine's weekend wouldn't you say?

Not only were people busy spending time (and money) on their sweethearts, but at the same time, the Olympics were getting underway!

It began on a somber tone, with the world grieving the death of luger Nodar Kumaritashvili from Georgia.

It then moved ont to a pretty good opening ceremony. I'd give it a B+.

In typical Canadian fashion it was classy, creative and captivating...without being overblown or cheesy.

Likes:
k.d. Lang - what a simply incredible performance doing Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." She is an amazing talent and I was very happy that she got the worldwide exposure that's long overdue. Sometimes I feel like the just doesn't get the credit she deserves, especially from Canadians.