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By Phil Thompson Archived Content
Caressa Jones was run over by her own car last November. Watch the video as Caressa describes what happened to her and then recieves a vehicle from Cars4Christmas.
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By Jan Archived Content
It never ceases to amaze me the way a few idiotic area drivers act when it turns snowy or icy. They apparently do not prepare, despite the advanced notice we usually get. Allowing extra time for your commute, braking early at intersections, driving more slowly, and clearing not only windshields but tail lights and license plates all seems like pretty basic stuff and a small price to pay for staying alive. if you agree, feel free to rat out anyone you see being an idiot tomorrow morning. It will give everyone a heads up the crazies are out there!
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By Phil Thompson Archived Content
Last Saturday was a beautiful day for a Home Invasion Giveaway!!!
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By Phil Thompson Archived Content
It's not easy being Phil on Groundhog Day. Okay, I suppose I do get some mileage out of it but I've had my share of humiliation, being a radio personality and having to come up with "wacky stunts" to promote events, holidays, whatever. So one year I broadcast from a hole in the ground, another year I was "asked" to don a "groundhog" costume for a promotional video. We couldn't find a groundhog costume so we improvised with....I think it was a squirrel costume. Thank God that video has been filed away somewhere, lost...never to be viewed again.
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By Jan Archived Content
I was amazed to find out that Americans, on average, spend between $100 and $150 on parties in their homes this Sunday. There is no doubt that watching the game with friends and family has long been an American tradition. I did not become a football fan until about 15 years ago, but before I was a fan of the game I was a fan of all the parties, the hype and the commercials. Always a very good time, even if "your team" is not in the championship game. Phil and I are planning to watch the big game at Heroes. Hope you can join us and leave the expense and clean-up to someone else!
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By Phil Thompson Archived Content
Good times at Heroes in Old Town! Jan and I hung out at Heroes in Old Town for the big game. Apparently it was the most watched TV show of all time! Jan was rooting for the Steelers, I went with Green Bay...guess who won? Although to give Jan her due, she did kick my ass in the Wichita Eagle "Pick The Pro's" contest. By the way, I placed last in that competition!!! WoooHooooo!
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By Jan Archived Content
At my house, decongestant medicines containing pseudoephedrine are a necessity. My husband and I both suffer with alleriges and his are severe. It is difficult , now, to get these over-the-counter drugs, as you must wait in line at the pharmacy and present ID. Since I have never committed any crime more serious than a minor traffic offense, I have resented having to do this. Why should law-abiding citizens be inconvenienced and viewed as suspected drug manufacturers? I also suspected that no one was keeping track of how many pharmacies were being visited and so it would be ineffectual. The idea of course is to keep pseudoephedrine out of the hands of people wanting to make meth (laudable but unteneable). It may have sounded like the inconvenience was reasonable, but, sure enough, after some initial success when the law was passed in 2005, the law is now relatively ineffective. The number of meth labs has gone back up. People wanting to make meth just send numerous people to numerous pharmacies to get what they need. So now, HB 2098 has been introduced by two Republicans and one Democrat. If passed and signed into law, Kansans will not be able to get these meds without a script from the doctor. That is an unnecessary expense and waste of both the patient and doctor's time. Remember the old adage, if guns are outlawed only outlaws will have guns? I think this line of reasoning is applicable here, too. Meth makers will find away. Please let me and your legislators know how you feel about this, either way.
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By Phil Thompson Archived Content
Okay, so last week a meth lab was busted on Oakland Street. The meth lab was set up in a fourplex I used to live in! This week, someone was fatally stabbed on Nantucket. The stabbing took place at a duplex I used to live in!!! WTF?
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By Jan Archived Content
Wow! I must admit that it was with some trepidation that I sat down to watch the KU/K-State game last night. I happened to get a text from my friend Margaret Goger Cranston just as I was turning on the TV, approximately 15 minutes into the game. Her text read, "Are you watching the game?". I immediately knew I needed to hurry, as she is a KU fan and is not a sadist. Her text surely meant that my Wildcats had somehow managed to pull ahead of the Hawks. I was anxious to savor a few minutes, what I thought could only be a few minutes, of superiority by the Cats. I respect the Jayhawks, they've certainly earned that respect. I found the remote...pushed the right buttons.. and euphoria! I was blown away to see that the Cats were leading by a very respectable margin and soon witnessed why that was. They were playing like the team we'd heard about pre-season! Jacob Pullen was phenomenal, and he wasn't having to do it alone. All of the Cats played smart, they played as a team, they were aggresive on offense and defended well... all without much fouling in the process and they would not be stopped in getting to the basket. They really rattled the usually calm, cool and collected Jayhawks, who clearly were not expecting a challenge and could not adjust. The overall KU V. K-State record is still abysmal, but let's not think about that now, let's just think about last night.
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By Phil Archived Content
Jan guessed John Bonham, I guessed Keith Moon, and I haven't talked to Ray about this but I'm sure he'd guess Neil Peart. Those drummers made the top 3 in Rolling Stone Magazine's "Top 10 Drummers Of All Time". So who made the top 10? Follow this link and let the debate begin.
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By Phil Thompson Archived Content
Flocked wallpaper and wood paneling should be illegal!
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By Jan Harrison Archived Content
The Eagle Valley Raptor Center does great work in saving the lives of injured birds. Ken Lockwood is devoted to the mission and I suspect he gives up a great deal personally, to maintain the center and to afford a chance of survival to all the wild birds he rescues. He will be on the Jan and Phil show to talk about the rescue and rehab of an Eagle which almost didn't make it and the imminent, triumphant release of the regal bird and how you can witness it! I am really, really excited about this!
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By Phil Archived Content
I must admit I used to have a minor form of Road Rage. I was never one to yell at someone from my window as I drove by them, I would mutter under my breath instead. I was never one to flip off someone who cut me off, I would usually flip them off under the dash. After all, who am I to antagonize someone I don't even know? That could escalate it into full blown Road Rage! I have since backed off and kept it under control. And now, just when I'm getting a handle on my Road Rage I discover I may have a mild form of "Sidewalk Rage".
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By Phil Thompson Archived Content
So there I was driving east on 21st street toward Broadway at about 5:15 this morning, it's a new route for me as I am recently divorced and staying with a friend so my route to work has changed. The intersection of 21st N. and Broadway is under construction so there is a lot going on at that location, signage, construction barrels, etc.
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By Phil Thompson Archived Content
I could never run for political office. Not that I would ever want to but if I did...I couldn't. Why? I've always said: "if it wasn't for those pictures of me with that goat!"
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By Jan Archived Content
Back in the day, the Raft Race was a very exciting event of the Wichita River Festival. To this event came the best floating character ever created, with apologies to Nemo. No wait, Nemo wasn't floating, that would've been bad news for Nemo. Anyway, this fabulous character that looked totally professional, was a smoke breathing dragon. Yes, real smoke emitted from his nostrils and he was able to lower his head and glide under bridges. His skin was a delightful hugh of gray-green and his facial expression was priceless...not striking fear but demanding respect. After the raft race event ended this fantastic dragon resided on a lot along South West Street. Does anyone know what has happened to him? Phil and I would sure like to find him.-Jan
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By Jan Archived Content
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By Phil Thompson Archived Content
Today is a big day. Today is moving day! And of course it's raining!
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By Jan Archived Content
It seems odd to me that the divorce shower has not become part of our culture. Sure, everyone loves to gift a bride and groom, but they have each other and a dual income to rely on. Plus, the person going solo is usually not in the same gleeful state of mind as the "soon to be married", so why do just "soon to be marrieds get all the great gifts? Heck, I think most newlyweds could get by with a bed, a lamp and a microwave. Let's face it, no one comes out of divorce with all the stuff they went into the marriage with. Bring on the divorce shower! The divorce shower for Phil Thompson will take place soon. Date, time and place to be announced . There will even be games and prizes for attendees. Let us know if you'd like to attend.
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By Jan Archived Content
We are looking for a classy place that offers wine and hors d'oeuvres and has a party room. Why? Because we want to honor Phil Thompson with a divorce shower featuring the friendship of his adoring fans, including me. All ideas for a venue are welcome. Phil, at first, insisted this was not necessary and then he looked at everything he needs to complete his apartment and sighed. Furnishing an apartment and moving are inversely porportional...when you move out, you think you have less to move than you actually do, when you move into an empty place to start over you think you have more than you actually do.
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