Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Hey Uncle Henry, I just got back watching the news on Channel 5, talking about the street cars in New Orleans", said our caller via voice message. "Is it possible he (Mike Dow, former mayor of Mobile) could get a racing team with Dick-I can't think of his name-the Coast Guard man?" our caller asked. "Thank you so much! Thank you for listening, thank you for making the Uncle Henry Show the most popular program of its genre", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "I was reading the story of how retailers are dealing with anger management among its customers", said the Uncle. "Learn to widdle, control your temper" is the Uncle's advice for some listeners. "I'm looking forward to interacting with you, (251) 479-2723", said the Uncle, who will be call screening for Leeanna due to her "undeserved vacation" time before Christmas. "We have the-the red light camera issue again", said the Uncle, who believes "many of you" support having red light cameras. "The reason I'm badly against it is because when they have studies of this", said the Uncle, is because of the "increase in yellow light time". "Back in 2001, there was a major company that was putting red light cameras across the country. They had it in contract, that [their] city cannot change [the yellow light time]", said the Uncle. Fairfax, Virginia "increased the yellow light time by 1.5 seconds", said the Uncle, which caused an increase in red light violations. "Why not just increase the duration of the yellow light", said the Uncle if the red light cameras come to Mobile. "Try it", he added. Our host also reminded listeners about his electronic mail address (unclehenry@newsradio710.com) and the voice message number (251 706-BULL). "The only reason they got together was to mess with Dodge's contract", the Uncle said about the Mobile County school board members' recent gathering to discuss changes to Harold Dodge's contract as superintendent. "They really don't like him", our host believes. "It's just the whole attitude, my goodness", said the Uncle. "The only reason he's (Dodge) there is because people like him and they didn't want to face all the criticism of getting rid of him", said the Uncle after reading about this "therapy session", as he called it. "A lot of the stuff they've done to the contract, I really have a quibble with it", said the Uncle, but finds the contract acceptable since Dodge's last year as superintendent as upon us. "Good morning, hello there", the Uncle said to one caller who was a resident of Virginia at the time of the red light cameras. "You know, this is-I swear, the things here in Mobile, it's probably the most corrupt city I've ever lived in", said our caller, who has a problem with the towing of automobile in Mobile and the idea of red light cameras. "Another thing about the city, they're all for these roadblock", said the caller. "Well, that's my viewpoint about this city", said the caller, who believes the citizenry should rise up against the city government. "Have a very, merry Christmas", the Uncle said to our last caller before taking the first commercial break. After the break, "The only problem is that we don't have as many politicians as during World War II", said one caller in a voice message. "Roll Tide Roll, God bless you, Uncle Henry, and have a very merry Christmas" is how our caller ended his voice message. "There's one web page called The Newspaper.com" the Uncle suggested as one place to find more information about red light cameras. "In a lot of the cities they go in, it's a bonanza of money", the Uncle said about Wal-Mart in response to one caller's comments about a proposed Supercenter south of Airport Boulevard in Mobile. Tim joins us in amazement of state representative and former state trooper Spencer Collier. "Now he wants more commissioners, he wants the cameras up", said Tim. "I don't think the airport's going to comply with city regulations", said Tim, who, along with "The Idea Guy" will investigate the land around Mobile Regional Airport. "Hello there, good morning. You're on the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle before our next caller gave out a website address. "Photoblocker.com", he said. "Next they're going to want to put cameras in the bathroom and see what you're doing in there", said our caller. As for annexation of Mobile's western section, "It's like a former eastern bloc in Mobile County", said the caller. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Notes of Interest:

Folks, drivers will have the chance to pay $1.59 a gallon for regular gasoline at a Shell service station on Mobile's Dauphin Island Parkway (D. I. P.) from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM today, thanks to WABB radio. Radio talk show host and former disc jockey Ron Fraiser calls the promotion a Christmas present from the station to the listeners. Free food such as chicken tenders, corn dogs, and egg rolls will be available. Fraiser and other station employees will be at the Shell service station during the promotion. Good day!

"Rain Returns" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following voice message: "Uncle Henry, I saw see, um it's 7:01 (PM), I'm going through the channels, and the Harry Potter movie is on", said Tim. "I don't even know what I should even have for a snack anymore", said Tim in reference to the request for all schools in the Mobile County Public School System not to provide foods high in fat for class Christmas parties. Tim decided to go to sleep early rather than watch the movie. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show host Dan Daniels followed the voice message. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Uncle Henry, I don't hear any of your callers talking about the new facility in Mobile. The engineers will be arriving anytime now from Wichita, Kansas", said our lady caller via voice message, though she did not specify the facility. "Thank you so much! Thank you listener, thank you, welcome to another edition of the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "I'm already enjoying this program. I've been looking forward to this", said the Uncle "ever since looking at my voice mail this morning" at about 4 o'clock. "Very pleasurable", the Uncle said about the recorded messages. "It's the week before Christmas and so many are too busy", said the Uncle. "Leeanna is officially off, not taking calls", said the Uncle, who "has better outings with my own broadcast instincts to self screening" callers. "I see with interest that the City of Mobile, during this week before Christmas, hoping you're not paying attention, they're going after the Mobile (Regional) Airport", said the Uncle. Our host predicts that "2007 is the year the City of Mobile will go all out for annexation". "They're coming after you and it looks like they've got everything lined up", said the Uncle to listeners in the western parts of Mobile. "Additional annexation proposals for annexation approval", said the Uncle, quoting Mobile mayor Sam Jones. "It's like a freight train coming toward you and you're on the track", said the Uncle. "It could be an annexation bonanza because of the plural proposals", said the Uncle before reminding listeners to call in by dialing the telephone number (251) 479-2723. "Dave, you are on the air. Good morning", said the Uncle to our first live caller. "They'll probably be wanting to annex Prichard before you know it", said Dave, who heard that "former mayor Mike Dow" or "ex-mayor Mike Dow" has purchased a home of Spanish design along the railroad in the western areas of Mobile. "He has a beautiful home in Oakleigh", said the Uncle. "Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas. I said it three times", said the Uncle after Dave wished our host the same thing once. "I'll be very careful not to say that", said the Uncle, as in "happy holidays". "This morning, when I woke up, my husband had the news on, WPMI-TV15", said our next caller Mari, who saw the words "holiday photos" during the station's morning newscast. "You were hung up on twice", said the Uncle after hearing our caller's story of complaining to Channel 15. "That is only outlet I have to [vent] my disgust", Mari said about the Uncle's program. "You might want to try one more call", the Uncle suggested. "I felt like I was dealing with a bunch of kids", said Mari. "I said they will probably be more diplomatic with you" in the afternoon, the Uncle believes. "Good morning Uncle Henry. You were talking about annexation", said our next caller Thomas, who heard the mayor of Foley, Alabama on a newscast say his city council has voted to withdraw police and fire fighters three miles outside the corporate limits, and add a one cent sales tax. "This is blackmail, is it?" Thomas asked. "You know, the people in Foley right now are feeling relieved that you're looking out for them", said the Uncle. "I'm going to have to terminate the call for your own good", said the Uncle as Thomas was about to speak erroneously about working with another listener. After the first commercial break, "Well, it's going to give us something to do" is what our caller via voice message hears frequently from folks talking about the proposed racetrack for Prichard, Alabama. "I just feel sorry for the [people] that are going to live around it", said the caller. "We have news coming up in about 10 minutes, you hear?" said the Uncle before caller Micki (female) joined us. "I'm just crushed that they put that God awful thing near us", said Micki, who was surprised by the Press-Register headline "Prichard Wins", though she does not live in Prichard. "They better enjoy this term, because I assure you that this time will be the last time they will be in office", Micki said about Prichard city officials. "The callers are right, we will have to move, we will have to move to get away from the traffic and congestion", said Micki, who referred to her land northwest of Prichard as "God's country". The Uncle asked, "Are you going to move away?" "Absolutely not", she answered, but the option to move is still in mind. Micki also prays that the racetrack project "falls on its face". Micki's feelings are still crushed at the thought of the "riffraff that this (land) is going to be associated" with. Following Micki's call was a fellow who asked, "Is he (G. W. Bush) going to stage an attack on an American ship just like Johnson?" after hearing plans for an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf in West Asia. "I know that you're upset and angry and very confused, but I wish you a very merry Christmas", said the Uncle after our previous caller left. "To provoke the Iranians, they are the most provocative-they have become the most provocative", said the Uncle. "Again, Leeanna is out for Christmas", said the Uncle before speaking to our next caller Jimmy. "Roll Tide Roll", said Jimmy, who will "try to be as nice" as he can about the racetrack, since this is Christmas time. "They should have done more and said more" in opposition to the racetrack's construction in Mobile County, said Jimmy. "I'm a huge race track", said Jimmy. "It's not right for her to say 'riffraff' ", Jimmy said about our previous caller Micki. "Go nowhere", said the Uncle before the break for commercials, the station ID, news, more commercials, and station promotions. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"Just a Little" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Well I've gone down the road in my truck this morning, going down to Mississippi, leaving Mobile", said Warren in today's first voice message. Warren noticed a number of cars without headlights at one time. "If you put them on, it's for you own safety", said Warren. "I'm just kind of in a groggy mood this morning", said Warren, who still believes our call screener Leeanna is doing "a sorry job" for the show. "God bless you, talk to you later", said Warren at the end of his message. After the pre-recorded introduction, all listeners could hear was the show's theme music. "All right, thank you so much. Thank you for listening", said the Uncle greeting one & all a few seconds late. "I listened with interest-that voice mail from Warren", said the Uncle, which explains the delay after the show's introduction. "People get in their car and they'd be talking [to] their cell phone before they get into their car", said the Uncle. "Many of you are in a trance when using a cellular phone", said the Uncle, which reminds him of a fairly recent scientific study that he once thought was absolutely ridiculous. "It is especially the case in these parking lots", said the Uncle before switching to another parking lot-related topic, "and awareness". Our host gave mention some victims of a parking lot mugging. "They were mugged at a mall and they went on the news" with the idea that parking lot muggings are a new trend in crime. "Where has this person been?" the Uncle asked. "There's more crime during the Christmas shopping season in parking lots", said the Uncle, who believes cellular phone trances may have something to do with the crimes. "This is for any parking area. Be careful", our host advised. "Today, it's kind of a Christmas surprise", said the Uncle after picking up today's edition of the Press-Register and finding out that the Alabama Education Association wants yet another pay raise for teachers. "There will never be enough money for the schools", the Uncle said twice. "There will always be a request for more", said the Uncle, who added, "There is no such thing as fully funded public education". "I can tell you there are a lot of places in the United States where they have the highest school taxes and bad results", said the Uncle. "How much will be enough of a raise to end this once and for all?" is the question our host asked the leader of the local teachers union, probably in today's listening audience. "This Leeanna, she has a nice voice. She was very nice this morning", said first live caller Otis, who joins us with a news story and a few questions. "A 5-year-old boy was hugging his teacher and his head touched her breast. Now he's being charged for sexual harassment", said Otis, who asked about the age limit for jail time. "She had to be (bent) over for him to hug him", said Otis. "Either they should have a law in this country that boys should not hug teachers. You know, when they greet them in the morning time", said Otis, who remembers an aunt he used to hug. "I don't even know how to address this", said the Uncle, who remembers getting his cheeks pinched as a boy. "What are you going to do?" said the Uncle, who still finds this harassment case silly. "Unless the 5-year-old's been raised watching those horrible PG-13 movies", then something should be done, said the Uncle, who suggests putting children such as the boy in a bubble. "The boy rubbed his face repeatedly into that area", said our next caller after reading the news story online. "Are you saying the child should do what? Go to jail. Get a spanking?" said the Uncle. "That may be part of Texas culture, I really don't know", said the Uncle after our caller gave him the location of the hugging incident. "Good morning, hello there", said the Uncle to our next caller. "Today I'm really safe", our caller said. "Now it's a good time to go to the mall, if you want to feel safe", said the caller, who wished the Uncle a merry Christmas. "We are one minute away from more Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, "I do understand that it's an important tool in this world", said Steve on his view of the Internet, but still agrees with the Uncle that the number one use of the Internet is viewing pornography. "There is an agenda to sexualize our children", said Steve in reference to the hugging incident. "The whole respect thing is-people demand respect now-you used to earn it", said Steve. "You can go out and invent new rights and sue people for violating them", said the Uncle. "Good one", said Steve. "He's got the people conscience, if you're willing to use deadly force, people can perceive that somehow, as they are shopping for Christmas", said the Uncle after listening to the rest of Steve's call. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!


Notes of Interest:

Folks, the Uncle will not hosting next week's shows following Christmas Day. Program director Scott O'Brien will be hosting the final four shows of 2006. Good day!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following voice message from Tim: "I'm been listening to Christmas music all day. Let me get back to the Lawrence Welk Christmas Reunion", said Tim, who included a song in his recorded message. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show host Dan Daniels followed the voice message. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Thank you so much! Thank you listener, thank you for joining me on this beautiful, beautiful Monday", said the Uncle greeting one & all on Monday he is enjoying "more than others". "Yesterday I did my Christmas shopping in the afternoon after church. Felt a little sweat, felt a little perspiration", said the Uncle describing his Sunday. "It appears that the vast majority is as excited as possible about the new Mike Dow NASCAR amusement park", said the Uncle after listening some of the callers during Friday's show. "Let the phone ring", said the Uncle to today's potential callers, as our call screener Leeanna appears to be "AWOL" again during the beginning of the show. Before moving forward, the Uncle gave listeners a disclaimer of the call listener Thomas made last Friday. "After the program, I got a call from John saying he did not go out there (in north Mobile County) and he wanted me to put on the air a disclaimer that he did not work with the guy Thomas", said the Uncle. "It's an erroneous mental picture" of the two listeners working together, said the Uncle. "Lots of calls coming in. Let's just sample of few reactions" to the racetrack, said the Uncle before playing the voice messages. "Even though I'm a Georgia Bull Dogs fan, I'm going to say Roll Tide Roll!" said Kermit in his voice message. "My hats off to Mike Dow", said Al in his voice message thanking the former Mobile mayor for "looking after Prichard". "I might even move back out there myself, Henry", said Al. Our host replayed Al's voice message to hear the "racial diversion and racial division" comment, which Al claims Mike Dow brought up during his term as mayor. "One more race track call", said the Uncle leading up to Jim the Tax Man's voice message. "This is a great opportunity for those people, especially the students at that school (system) in Saraland", said Jim. "This is really going to be a boom to the economy. There will be sound, there will be trade off, but we've got to live", said Jim. "I've been following this theme park closely", said Jim before suggesting that our host puts the recording of Friday's show on file. "It's almost like so many problems, people anticipated so many problems that can be solved by this", said the Uncle, who never saw "motor sports as a healing influence" until now. "Let's see, the RSA Tower was going to save Mobile, now the racetrack is going to save Mobile, and we're all going to see it", said the Uncle before speaking to first live caller Steve. "I hope the racetrack is going to heal racial tensions", said Steve, but he believes our voice message commentator Al is going to keep the wounds fresh. "I believe he is a little delusional", said Steve after hearing Thomas last Friday. "I hope that the NASCAR track-I hope they don't have brawls", said Steve, who believes hockey is the appropriate sport for such fighting. "There have only been so few instances where drivers (are) punching each other", said the Uncle. "A lot of people have died on the racetrack, where you're not going to hurt your butt on the basketball court", said Steve. "Be a sportsman", a phrase Steve remembers from the 1960s. "There was a state law passed that any racetrack had to be built 1-mile away" from any residence, said our next caller, who remembers such a law being passed many years ago. "That's very interesting, we have to look at that", said the Uncle, unsure of whether the law is still "in the books" or in effect. After the first commercial break and a voice message from "The Idea Guy", "Uncle Henry Show continues here on NewsRadio 710 WPMI", said the Uncle. "Is this Uncle Henry? You sound different on the phone", said our unnamed caller. "What is good for the goose is good for the gander. We need that racetrack", said our caller. "Keep us straight", said our caller. "Keep us straight, I don't know how to do that", said the Uncle, but he will try. Our host reminded listeners to remember "what is good for the goose", a phrase he continues to enjoy. "You Mobile people, Mobile city and county people, I did you a huge favor this Saturday", said the Uncle, who actually shopped at the mall on a "bad impulse". "There are so many retail opportunities that I may never do any Christmas shopping within Mobile", our host once thought before thinking about shopping in times gone by. He eventually decided to go inside the Mobile mall with his family. "I can't stand to be jostled, even if there's a crowd", said the Uncle reflecting upon his mall experience. "I held my temper in shape, every now and then my sister will say, 'Your ears are turning red' ", said the Uncle. "I sunk a bunch of money into your tax base", said the Uncle to the City of Mobile. "Good morning, hello there", said the Uncle to our next caller, who introduced herself as Kathleen. "I went into the store and they had my purse", said Kathleen after sharing the "Christmas miracle story" of her purse and a department store employee. "The young man is certainly a Christmas time hero", said the Uncle. "Wasn't that wonderful, wasn't that Christmasy?" our host asked his audience after Kathleen left us. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.9/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Hey Henry, I see your pal Dodge isn't going to get that job in Montgomery", said our regular voice message commentator Al, who was barely understandable in this message about the Mobile County Public School System superintendent. "Thank you so much! Thank you for listening, thank you for being here. The fog is thick, might as well just pull over and listen until the fog lifts", said the Uncle. "Aren't you excited, Prichard, Saraland, Chickasaw, all the various communities are getting what they've always wanted?" the Uncle asked. "Mobile County gets the giant racetrack amusement park", the Uncle announced to his listening audience. "I got the report from last night's 10 o'clock news. I'm surprised they didn't interrupt what was on NBC", said the Uncle before playing audio of the "breaking news" from WPMI-TV's 10 o'clock newscast last night. "All right, yes indeed on the fast track, according to Richard Allyn", said the Uncle after the newscast audio ended. "It sounds like he's phoning in on the moon. He said he's in Birmingham", said the Uncle, wondering what Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine meant by "negotiations". "So your live(s), you, the listener, the Prichard listener", said the Uncle, who held back on saying, "Your lives will change forever" to include Prichard's surrounding area. "This program very big in Whistler. This program very big in historic Whistler, Eight Mile, Saraland", said the Uncle. "NewsRadio 710, good morning", said the Uncle to our first live caller Dave. "I'm excited that they'll get along with my money (taxes)", said Dave, who actually "wants to be involved in building the track" with his engineering experience. "Merry Christmas to you, Uncle Henry", said Dave, who was heard "listening to himself" on the radio due to the 5-second delay between the Uncle and the radio listener. "I wonder if this is going to raise my property value?" Prichard resident Jay asked. "I wish somebody would call in and let us know", said Jay. "No one should pay more taxes", said the Uncle. "Good morning, hello", the Uncle said to our next caller. "Yes, you lady", said the Uncle to the Eight Mile resident, who has lived on the same road for over 40 years. "This racetrack theme park venue thing is not going to involve our way of life", said our lady caller. She asked what Mobile County officials were thinking before the Prichard site was chosen. "They are thinking about money" the Uncle responded. "Did anybody ask you what you thought?" our host asked. "I live in the county district, I tried to contact Juan Chastang (county commissioner)", our caller said. "They just don't care", she said. "I don't understand, I don't know anyone in the Saraland area that is happy about this", she said. Our caller believes folks in Baldwin County "did a great job in voicing their opinion" about the option of building the racetrack in Summerdale, Alabama. "It's going to be loud", said our caller, who received "word" about race tournaments in this proposed racetrack's future. "Thank you very much for calling", said the Uncle to our lady caller, whose name was never mentioned. "We continue with more as we progress forward", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, the theme music to the TV series "Jonny Quest" was used as bumper music. "When you get a ringing sound, let [the phone] ring", said the Uncle before telling listeners about our call screener Leeanna's back spasm. "I have no interest", said Jim the Tax Man on the racetrack. "When I see opportunity, I want to address it", said Jim, who believes the construction of the racetrack will mean "part time job opportunities" for local residents and University of Mobile students close by. "I'll tell you one thing, these college students in my opinion would love a job. I'd rather have a minimum wage job that no job at all", Jim said to our lady caller previously. "That's your labor supply right there" at the University of Mobile, said Jim. "They want to see everybody succeed", said Jim on the supporters of the racetrack. After Jim left us, "Lost you, now we'll go to you!" said the Uncle before our caller asked if the choice of Prichard is now official. "I'm glad that-I'm very glad", said our caller, whose friend in Baldwin County said that the racetrack officials were learning toward his county. "We need something in this country", our caller said about Mobile County. "Well, you've got it", said the Uncle. "It's going to help, it's going to bring opportunity. I mean, I get tired of shopping at the same places. It's not that the places are bad around here", said our caller, who wants to shop a "new frontier". "A new frontier" was a good choice of words, according to the Uncle. "Look at the other side, look at the positive side", said our caller to folks such as our lady caller. Our host also urges her to look at the positive. "All right, lost you again", said the Uncle before we could hear our next callers. "The track's going to be horrible", said our caller. "You just dropped a bomb on a 5-mile area", said our caller, a former employee of STP (Suntech Power) who believes the county commission should have held public meetings before today. "Like the saps we are, we going to take it, and we are going to destroy a 5-mile [community]", said our caller. The last call before the break was very interesting to our host. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"Sun & Fog" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to a voice message with the following words: "Stop chewing the table leg". "I'll talk to you later", our caller said at the end of his voice message. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show host Dan Daniels followed the voice message. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Uncle Henry, I stood in the bank line and it appears to me that an increasing problem, people driving up without the correct form" still exists, said "Idea" in a new voice message. "Get your fat butt out of the bank line, walk inside the bank, and fill out your stuff there", "Idea" suggested with the belief that it may shock a lot of people in the Mobile region. "Thank you so much! Thank you listener, thank you for tuning in to the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle, who told listeners to "let the phone ring" due to call screener Leeanna's absence. "I just heard the news that now the United States government is very worried that a penny is worth more than a penny in its raw form, and it a nickel is worth more than a nickel in its raw form", said the Uncle. "If you had a blob of these metals and it's a nickel, then it's worth more", said the Uncle. "They are putting in new rules, they are worried about terrorists hijacking our nickels and sending them out of the country", said the Uncle. "You cannot melt your penny, you cannot melt your nickel, or you'll go to jail", said the Uncle. "If you try to leave this country with more than five dollars of nickels, you are violating the law", said the Uncle. "I think it's worth something like 7 cents instead of 5 cents", said the Uncle on the nickel in its purest form. "You can get five years in jail if you are knowingly melting your nickel to sell it", said the Uncle before speaking to our first live caller Robert. "I think it's disturbing, because I think it's a racket by the banks", said Robert after hearing "Idea's" voice message. "There was a $5 check cashing charge", said Robert, who also mentioned a $3.50 charge. "What! A check cashing charge?" our host asked in shock. "If you're not a customer of that bank, they will charge you $3.50 to cash that check", said Robert. "It's mind boggling, isn't it?" said the Uncle. Robert confirmed for himself and the Uncle "a cashier's check that was five bucks" at one bank. "I think they really push the limit when it comes to these fees", said Robert. Our host mentioned how his niece once received a check made by someone else. "A relative wrote her a check", said the Uncle. "It is very difficult, it is very difficult to find out all about the fees", said the Uncle. "It is just hard to get to the bottom of them with the various fees", said the Uncle due to the costs of doing something that "used to be free many years ago". Our next caller Freddie "read in this morning's paper where they re-elected their member" at the Mobile Housing Board. "I have a piece of property, Uncle Henry", said Freddie, who was told "no, don't buy that" property next to his. "They are paying some illegal aliens every two years to cut some of this grass", said Freddie. "Can you understand that, Uncle Henry?" Freddie asked about his call. "It's all a blur", said the Uncle after listening to Freddie's call so far. "I can't even talk to them (housing board members), Unc", said Freddie. Our caller later discussed the empty lot in downtown Mobile, once home to a courthouse. "That empty space right there is annoying", said the Uncle. "Give us a little green space", said Freddie. "We've had this conversation before", said the Uncle, who thought the Mobile Housing Board "was like a political organization. I didn't know they had anything to do with housing". After the first break for commercials, "No Kermit, I did not forget about the whole scandal at Bishop State", said the Uncle after listening to Kermit's voice message. "I will keep you updated", said the Uncle before speaking to caller Steve. "You cut the tail end of Freddie's call", said Steve, who suggests "running all the thugs and degenerates at all parks that exist". "We cannot put conditions on the parks now", said the Uncle. Steve mentioned the park in his old West Mobile neighborhood that has attracted degenerates recently. "It is possible to clean up parks, it is possible to clean up crime", said Steve, who believes Freddie wants "something to be handed down for free", such as a park. "You know, it's elementary to me. I don't understand why other people can't see it", said Steve. "People who have nice things, they have nice things for a reason, because they go out there and earn", said Steve. "News from the United States military", said the Uncle as he reads a news story on the rate of reenlistment. "I keep hearing how horrible this is and apparently the people in the military are reenlisting. They are staying [into] it", said the Uncle. "So the military is not having a problem keeping the enlisting people", said the Uncle. "This show is podcasted, which means it's available to you (online)", said the Uncle before the break for commercials, the station ID, news, more commercials, and station promotions. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.8/5!


"Only Warm" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following Christmas song parody recorded in a voice message: "Jingle bells, jingle bells, what we need are two more jails". "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show host Dan Daniels followed the song parodies. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Hello there, Uncle Henry. I didn't have a chance to talk to you on the radio, but I just wanted to add my thoughts in on the County of Mobile", said our caller in a voice message. "We need the senior citizen center down here. I can say more, but it just doesn't come to my mind", said our caller as he concluded his message. "Thank you so much! Thank you for listening, thank you for listening to the Uncle Henry Show on this foggy, but beautiful Wednesday", said the Uncle greeting one & all. Yesterday, our host talked to numerous people "in the medical community yesterday" at Providence Hospital in Mobile regarding the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter for Airport Blvd. "So a lot of people at Providence are excited", said the Uncle. "It's like a vacuum in nature", said the Uncle on new Wal-Mart stores. "Put the Wal-Mart, then a Dollar Tree, then a Big Lot, then it would suck-it would suck all of humanity", said the Uncle on what he calls a "trifecta". "(Mobile County) School board still can't get rid the Gayfers they bought", said the Uncle after reading a Press-Register article about the former Gayfers building in downtown Mobile. "I enjoyed the story in the Press-Register, I want to thank Rena Hasner for writing it", said the Uncle. "It would cost $12 million to convert it into condos", said one fellow in the story. "Is this something that's ever going to be bought? I'm just wondering what could possibly the school board do with the Gayfers building?" our host asked. Our host asked his audience if they remember "that crazy scheme" of turning the Gayfers building into a performing arts school? "I'm wondering if they can turn it into a magnet school, but make it into a magnet school for children interested in the construction industry", said the Uncle before mentioning Florida's new requirement for all students to take a major course. "Some of it is usual for people who want to go to college", said the Uncle. "Why don't they get a bunch of school children down there, it's free labor", said the Uncle. "Good morning, hello there", said the Uncle to our first live caller Steve. "I saw something disturbing this morning on the news", said Steve, but he did not get the whole story. Our caller does not have access to the Internet, which Steve believes is the work of the devil. "It really disturbs me greatly that children are being taught to kill cops", said Steve after watching the report on the FOX News Channel TV program "FOX & Friends", which airs opposite against all the local newscasts. "Somewhere along the way, there's something really sinister going on. I thought the police were for my protection and my friends", said Steve. "Get the story and see we can get some response and have Al in", said Steve. "Al has already left the message", said the Uncle. Steve suggests leaving our regular voice message commentator's new voice message off the air. "There's been tremendous outrage in that part of the country about honoring cop killers", said the Uncle after mentioning the news story of a renamed classroom at a university. Our host mentioned that he receives criticism for why "I don't consider the opinions of the young to be something I worry about", said the Uncle. Our host defended his stance by saying that unless you're in the Service or age 30; you have the right to speak your well-developed mind publicly. "Leeanna, please report to the studio so we can talk about your teeth", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. "Go nowhere", our host said to his listeners. "All right Leeanna, smile now, smile", said the Uncle during the live commercial for Dr. Byron Scott's dental services at Spring Hill Dental in Mobile. After the break, "Uncle Henry Show continues here on NewsRadio 710 WPMI. Leeanna reveals her ability issues, she has back spasms", said the Uncle before speaking "to you", or our next Angela to be precise. "I went through FEMA, through Hurricane Katrina", said Angela before mentioning her roommate running off with the help she's received after the storm. "So your roommate stole from you", said the Uncle. "What can we do about people accepting rent money and frauding the government, the FEMA?" Angela asked. "Have you filed charges?" our host asked. "Yes, sir", said Angela, though "they (FEMA) have done nothing". "I am on a set income", said Angela, whose husband died in 2003. "Keep listening, we'll see if someone with legal knowledge calls in", said the Uncle. "Let's talk to David. Hello David", said the Uncle to our next caller, who reminded our host about his previous call made during the show last month. "We have another attack today by pit bulls on Dauphin Island. I can't understand the mindset of the county commission about getting these rules and regulations", said David. "Are the dogs-I don't understand what this has to do with the dog attacks", said the Uncle after David described a piece of legislation for the county commission. "You know, the war on drugs' so ineffective, and we have a legislation" to curtail drug trafficking, said David. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.9/5!


"Sun Will Break Through" - TV5 meteorologist Jere Hough

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with audio of all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting part of the song), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Hey Uncle Henry, I just got the reason why Spencer Collier (state senator) and all those other people [were] put in the dab gum paper", said Tim in a voice message. "If you've got a problem in (Mobile County) District 3, see Mike Dean", said Tim. "Politicians, you make me sick!" said Tim angrily at the end of his voice message. "Thank you so much! Thank you so much, thank you for listening, thank you for making the Uncle Henry Show the most popular radio program of its genre in Mobile radio history", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "I have enjoyed sitting back watching the orneriness in this region", said the Uncle reflecting upon last night's public meetings in Mobile and Summerdale, Alabama. "We have a Baldwin and Mobile connection on this", said the Uncle. "Don't be so worried, according to the investors", the Uncle said to Summerdale residents who oppose the construction of a racetrack in their area. "That leaves Prichard and some area (Loxley)" in Baldwin County, said the Uncle. "The ornery opposition, you have made your thoughts and feelings felt", said the Uncle, though Summerdale is still on the list of areas under consideration, but it is now at the bottom. "Somewhere near Providence Hospital, they want to put a Wal-Mart Supercenter", said the Uncle on one issue discussed at last night's public meeting at Shaw High School in Mobile. Our host played audio of one lady who opposes the construction of a new Wal-Mart store, which she believes will cause more death on Airport Blvd. "There's another guy that says if they have a Wal-Mart near Providence Hospital, emergency vehicles" will not be able to get through, said the Uncle. "I used to drive through Airport Blvd. quite often", said the Uncle, who made a recent drive down Airport. "If you have extra cars on Airport Blvd., how will you know? How will you know a difference?" our host asked. "How does an emergency vehicle get through there now? That's an honest question, I'd like to know", said the Uncle. "When I'm on Airport Blvd., it's hard for me to imagine it being worse", said the Uncle. "This lady who was talking about the death, the Wal-Mart death, she lived out there", said the Uncle before replaying the audio clip. "How do you build up the speed, especially out there?" our host asked. "You have to be sitting on the car, I think, to have a death involved in that", said the Uncle before speaking to our first live caller Mike. "I'm not really sure how at first a new Wal-Mart would affect the traffic", said Mike. "Everybody's flocking to Schillinger Road to go to the Wal-Mart out there", Mike mentioned. "Are you worried about death being caused by the Wal-Mart?" our host asked Mike, who is not really worried since he believes most of the deaths on Schillinger Road are caused by folks driving when the red traffic light is on. "Are you saying there is possibly a need for this Wal-Mart, to take the pressure off like steam", the Uncle asked Mike. "I wonder if that's true?" our host asked himself before formulating a scientific theory on the presence of Wal-Mart stores and their effect on the general public. "I tell you what, history is about to repeat itself", said our next caller Norman, meaning there will be no fire station or maritime museum in Mobile Bay anytime soon. "The thing is, one of the things that they can consider pork is something they need down there", said Norman. "Just another example of party politics", said Norman. Our host asked Norman if he used to work in a Wal-Mart store, which is true. "Is it like a vacuum in nature", the Uncle asked Norman. Our caller mentioned the "Wal-Mart food store" on Cottage Hill Road in Mobile, which he believes is unnecessary. "You've got all kinds of mess", according to Norman on the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Store. "Just count how many red lights there are" on Schillinger Road, said Norman. Counting the red lights on Schillinger would give the Uncle a headache. "This could be the final thing that causes Mobile to build an elevated expressway over Airport", said the Uncle if the proposed Wal-Mart begins construction. After thanking Norman for his call, "Go no where", the Uncle said to his listeners before the first commercial break. After the break, "Uncle Henry Show continues here, we have news coming up", said the Uncle before speaking to our next caller Jerry. "What do you think about this Wal-Mart?" the Uncle asked. "I think it's a great idea", said Jerry, who doesn't want to go to the Wal-Mart Supercenter on Schillinger due to traffic. "The traffic lights (that) are non-synchronization are the main problem on Airport Blvd.", said Jerry before leaving us. "Hey Uncle Henry, how are you doing this morning?" said Darryl, who believes the City of Mobile is "pushing this" proposed Wal-Mart store. "I think it's a done deal", said Darryl, who suggests investigating the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce to confirm this push for a new Wal-Mart store. "I think it's a smoke screen", said Darryl on last night's public meeting. "I just called in about the fire boats. I think we have 15 or 20 boats in our area", said our next caller following Darryl. "By the way, if you put a Wal-Mart anywhere, it sucks the life out anywhere", said our caller. "They (service stations) get hurt by these Wal-Marts", said our caller. "Roll Tide Roll, Uncle Henry!" said Dave. "Price check, price check! That's all I hear", said Dave. "Also the NASCAR track, how long are we going to stay in the dark ages here in Mobile County?" Dave asked. "I think they ought to raise the taxes to get here", Dave suggested. "Why haven't we built one of our own (race track) years ago?" our host asked Dave, who mentioned a proposed Six Flags amusement park for Mobile during the Mike Dow mayoral era. "Mobile shot it down, it's ridiculous", said Dave. Our host reminded Dave that the former Mobile mayor supports the racetrack proposal. "Very interesting. Five million not enough, according to Dave", said the Uncle before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following song ("Here in Morgan Town") referring to the search for a new head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team: "Here in West Virginia, way down deep in the coal mines" were the first few song lyrics written by a listener of the show. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show host Dan Daniels followed the song. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). Today's first voice message comes from listener Tim. "Hey Uncle Henry. I've seen the Rodriguez, Coach Rodriguez on TV for the third time", said Tim on the former candidate for head coach of the Crimson Tide. "I don't think Mal Moore (head of the University of Alabama's athletic department) should catch a cold", said Tim. "I think maybe we should go to the Toy Bowl and see if we could get a coach", said Tim, who would also go to Bishop State Community College in Mobile in search of someone "looking for a job". "Talk to you later", said Tim at the end of his voice message. "Thank you so much! Thank you so, listener. Thank you for starting this beautiful week with me here on NewsRadio 710 WPMI", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "I can't believe what I'm finding out this morning. I can't believe what I'm finding out this morning!" said the Uncle. "I was just shocked, shocked as shocked can be when I looked at the Press-Register this morning", said the Uncle after learning that two state legislators want to expand the Mobile County school board and Mobile County Commission respectively. "Who in their right mind would want more (politicians)?" said the Uncle. "Do we have enough problems with five of them?" our host asked about the current number of school board members. "Number 1, that will cost us more money, to have two more of them", said the Uncle before commenting on a state legislator who wants two more county commissioners in Mobile County. "All they do is sit up there and pave roads and the City of Mobile every now and then asks for more money", said the Uncle, basically describing the Mobile County Commission. "I don't get this, oh they need more. All it will end up doing is-mark my words, listener", said the Uncle before saying that another two commissioners will mean more money. "It is the least dysfunctional group that we've got", said the Uncle. "It is just wrong-headed, I am against it. I'm against it as can be", said the Uncle. "Did the reporter think to ask that question: how can you make life better with more politicians? How can the school board be better with more school board members?" said the Uncle. "Let's talk to Robert. Hello Robert", said the Uncle to our first live caller today. "Good morning, Uncle Henry", said Robert before asking our host "how does it feel to be in the minority" of folks who believe the decision to fire Crimson Tide head coach Mike Shula was right, as reflected in a recent Press-Register poll. "You are saying you are smarter than any other people", said Robert. According to our host, Robert was being bitter toward his views. "If he's bumbling now, then he's bumbling when he hired Mike Shula", said the Uncle, who compares Robert's argument to that of a dog chasing its tail. "At this point, no matter who they hire you wouldn't like it", said the Uncle. "They can reincarnate Bear Bryant and you wouldn't like it", said the Uncle. "You are very angry and upset with it and you wouldn't like it", said the Uncle before suggesting that Robert "pops a bunch bag" to relieve himself of aggression. "We'll read Romans together", said the Uncle. "Uncle Henry, they need to get a clue up there", said Robert, which the Uncle agrees with. "Who could blame any coach for not going under the tenure of Mal Moore", said Robert. "Man, I'm starting to tear up. You're getting me all sad about it", said the Uncle, jokingly. "$4 million", the Uncle said jokingly as he was "sobbing". "There's going to be someone out there who expects to win", said the Uncle on potential coaches after Robert left us. "This is a lot of money at stake at well", said the Uncle. "I'm recovered now from a brief period of mass depression", said the Uncle, who thanked Robert for the call before taking a break for commercials. After a brief commercial break, "Yes, hey Uncle Henry. This is Bill", said our caller commenting about the cool index discussed last Friday by the Uncle. "Why is it not 5 when it's 5?" Bill asked. "You scientists, you all sicken me", said Bill before ending his message. "Let's talk to Norman. Hello Norman", said the Uncle. "All these people need to calm down", said Norman. "They've got the boys all up there thinking the right attitude", said Norman on the Crimson Tide football players. "If you have 7 of them down there at the school board, who knows how many of them are going to want moon pies?" the Uncle asked. "Did you say we need more people out of the area?" our host asked Norman. "Think about it", said Norman. "Maybe we can do an exchange program with Birmingham", the Uncle suggested. Norman read a newspaper article about a "baby boom" going on long the Gulf Coast region. "All these illegal immigrants that came over here working after the hurricane" are giving birth, according to Norman. "Who in the world is going to pay for them?" Norman asked, in which the Uncle answered with "us". "They say we can afford it", said Norman, who said that in reality it will be the taxpayers only. Norman asked if our host watches the TV program "Hannity & Colmes" on the FOX News Channel. "I see people arguing all day long", said the Uncle, implying that he's tired of watching arguments by the time "Hannity & Colmes" is on television. "Well Norman, thank you for your phone call", said the Uncle. "I am pessimistic about the illegal alien problem", said the Uncle. "They are going to open those borders", according to the Uncle, no matter what political party. "When I tried to call a couple of times, I don't know what Leeanna is doing", said our next caller. "If you want to know Leeann is doing, you need to go to MySpace.com", said the Uncle. "I'm serious", our host added after our caller laughed. "I feel that the job (head coach) a lot more attractive than the people are saying", said the Uncle. Our caller revealed himself to be a weirdo by suggesting that the University of Alabama should hire "your fat mama". "There would have been a time in my life when I would lash out at that man", said the Uncle, who will be lashing out at our previous caller during the break for commercials, the station ID, news, more commercials, and station promotions. Our host will "invoke the caller's ID". Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.6/5!


"Milder" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). Our host said "yes" in agreement with the Tim audio clip. "Hey Uncle Henry, I got a thermometer in my truck. There's no wind it here, but it feels like 63, but it says 68", said Tim in today's first voice message. He said he would go outside "in my long johns" to know the feeling of the air temperature. "Thank you so much! Thank you so much, listener, thank you for making the Uncle Henry Show the most popular program of its genre in Mobile radio history", said the Uncle as he greets one & all. "Record low temperature tied in Mobile and Pensacola this morning", said the Uncle after reading a report from the National Weather Service in Mobile. "My question is this: what difference does it make what the temperature is? Apparently, there is no temperature", said the Uncle. "Have you noticed that it never feels like the actual temperature?" our host asked his audience. "In Mobile, Alabama it never feels like the actual temperature. So it never feels like the actual temperature!" the Uncle shouted. "I don't want to ever hear it again", said the Uncle, who would not mind "turning off these weathermen" for a long period of time. "They just issued another weather statement", said the Uncle in reference to another freeze warning issued by the weather service about 10 minutes ago. "It will seem colder", said the Uncle reading the report. "If it seems colder, is it really colder?" our host asked. "I don't get this! It will seem colder-if it seems, it is", said the Uncle. "They spend so much time on it and it's all for nothing", said the Uncle, who wants to hear a weatherman say 80 degrees feels like 80 degrees. "I say we need to abolish the temperature. Why even tell me the temperature if it doesn't apply?" said the Uncle. "The 'feels-like' ought to be the real temperature!" said the Uncle. Listeners were reminded about the show's call-in number, (251) 479-2723. "I am very irritated by this", said the Uncle before getting to "a real letter" delivered by a postman. The letter addresses the Uncle's issues with weather. "Your problem seems to stem from the weatherman's efforts to bring the weather to you", the writer wrote. "He goes on and in his letter to explain the science behind this", said the Uncle. "Mr. R.C., I want to thank you for that, your letter was very scientific, but it plays into this notion that the temperature is the temperature", said the Uncle. "Why are you telling me something that doesn't apply" is the Uncle's question to weather forecasters. "Radiation is a type of heat loss and that the fastest way of heat loss is radiation", said our first live caller Jarred. "Let's say that the wind is blowing. If the thermometer says 30, then it's 30", said the Uncle. "Yes, with no wind", said Jarred. "We're standing there together", said the Uncle, using himself and the thermometer is a hypothetical situation. "It's the same thing with humidity, only with the exact opposite", said Jarred. "Thermometers can't feel, they read", said Jarred. "It makes absolutely no sense. It's all semantics", said the Uncle. "If the thermometer reads 90, than it's 90", said the Uncle, which he believes is the "truth of the matter" of temperatures. "If it doesn't feel like 30, then why do we even have the thermometer?" said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, a voice message from listener and poet Crockett played. "That's right, Uncle Henry Show continues", said the Uncle before speaking to our next caller Chuck. "How are you doing today?" Chuck asked. "You got me all confused", said Chuck about wind chills. "I'd never stand out in my shorts. That would be unseen", said the Uncle in response to Chuck's hypothetical question. "What the wind is trying to do is zap your body's temperature", said Chuck. "So the wind has a motive?" said the Uncle. "If you don't bundle up, your body temperature is going to go down", said Chuck, who believes the weather forecasters are helping folks avoid a case of hypothermia. "If you don't have sense to have clothes to go outside, you need more than help from the weatherman", said the Uncle. "This guy got lost in the woods the other day, Uncle Henry", said Chuck on the fellow who died of hypothermia. "What does that have to do with the thermometer?" our host asked. "Everything has to do with the thermometer", said Chuck before leaving us. "Good morning, Uncle Henry", said David. "Static temperature is what the thermometer reads", said David, who also cleared up the term "wind chill factor" used by weather experts. "The wind chill factor is minus 10", said David, who admits that he does not like the term. "You're saying that the temperature is going to be different for every singing object based on where it is and the wind direction?" said the Uncle. "The static temperature is the static temperature", said David. "They need short time, weather forecasts", said David before leaving us. "They're claiming we have a temperature right now of 31. Is it really 31 or not?" said the Uncle. "All right let's talk to Barbara. Hello Barbara", said the Uncle as he moved on. "If I'm cold, I'm cold. If I'm hot, I'm hot", said Barbara before changing the subject. Barbara brought to our attention a news report of some people knocking front doors in a Mobile subdivision. This report reminded Barbara of a time when a mysterious person knocked her front door. "You know that I don't see, Uncle Henry, and I'm very quiet", said Barbara as he reflects upon this incident years ago. "I'm going to give you ten minutes to get off my property", Barbara said, while indoors, to this person who trespassed her property. "My dog would have jumped her", said Barbara. Our caller's story gave the Uncle the feeling of listening to a radio drama. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"At Least It's Sunny" - TV5 meteorologist Jere Hough

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to audio of an historic interruption of a football radio broadcast on December 7th, 1941. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show host Dan Daniels followed. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Uncle Henry, you can't even leave your flowers on your front porch", said our caller in today's first voice message. "Thank you so much! Uncle Henry Show underway on this beautiful, beautiful Thursday. Thank you for listening, thank you for making the Uncle Henry Show the most popular radio of its kind in Mobile radio history", said the Uncle greeting one & all. Our host reminded all former servicemen listening to today's show that the attacks at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii that occurred 65 years ago today have yet to be forgotten. "No danger of that happening anything soon. We just about forgot everything else", said the Uncle. "If you're one of the people having tribute paid to you today at the battleship (USS Alabama)", said the Uncle, who gives these folks "our nation's gratitude". Our host actually enjoyed reading an Associated Press story for the first time in years. "If you can stand reading an Associate Press story, I'd recommend you read this one", said the Uncle on the story of "the last gathering" of survivors of the Pearl Harbor attacks. "Once again, the weather people going into near-panic mode", said the Uncle, who suggests that we prepare for both "the cold and the crime" today. "Going through layers of clothing could slow down the bullet and save your life", said the Uncle. "You may want to, in preparing for cold weather and crime, pre-wrap your head with bandages", said the Uncle. "One more thing from the Press-Register, if you know anybody who are drunks or criminals or driving without insurance, you might want to show them" the list of police checkpoints, said the Uncle. "Just look at that, find out if your route to wherever you're going is on the checkpoint list", said the Uncle. "Ah yes, this is Bob", said our first live caller before expressing his apology for a Mobile police officer. "I'm glad to see that I have made an error, evidently they do concentrate on multi-lane roads (such as Three Notch Road)", said Bob on police activity. "Do you like the checkpoints?" our host asked. Bob believes the police should also check the license plates for tag violations. "I think that privilege is really being misused", said Bob. "I think I'm going to market a T-shirt that says 'T-shirt applied for' ", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, the "Pink Panther" theme plays in the background. "Yeah Uncle Henry, this is Al. Hey, I listened to the show today and I heard Catherine", said Al, who believes listener Catherine "went to one of those Christian academies and doesn't know anything about reality". "Go back to Birmingham if she doesn't like Mobile. Good day", said Al at the end of his message. "Al, if you're listening, please call back, and explain what crack head lawn furniture is for", said the Uncle. "Is there somewhere that you can fence stolen lawn chairs or stolen patio furniture? I wonder what the market is for stolen lawn furniture? Something is not adding up here, Al", said the Uncle. "Would they take something else rather than someone's patio furniture?" our host asked before greeting our next caller Jim. "Good morning", the Uncle said. Instead of a shout of "Roll Tide", Jim said "War Eagle" this time. "Real quick on the checkpoint", said Jim, who does not have a newspaper to know where the police checkpoints are located. "They are trying to be as fair as possible by spreading all these roadblocks into all the county districts", said the Uncle. "If you see a state trooper with a radar set up, that is a deterrent for speeding", said Jim. "I would rather catch those that are driving without insurance or a driver's license", said Jim. "And that is my humble opinion, Uncle Henry", said Jim before leaving us. "As I said, I know nothing about crack heads, but I do know something about people planning on getting drunk", said the Uncle. "Let's talk to David. Hello David", said the Uncle before David shared his thoughts about one use for checkpoints, thoughts that he believes may be offensive to listeners. "Anybody doesn't want to hear this because ' oh you're picking on a demographic' ", said David. "You're right you're saying that would be very unpopular", said the Uncle before speaking to George, who wished listeners and the Uncle a "great merry Christmas". "Pray to the god of Abraham that he watches over Scott O'Brien", said the Uncle, since George mentioned Abraham of the Old Testament. "I have spent most of my life here, I am currently in the closing twilight years of my life", said George, who plans on being buried in the city he loves. "It's just a beautiful area, I am just always selling Mobile, Alabama", said George reflecting on his trips from Baldwin County to Biloxi, Mississippi. "We have our problems and other cities have problems", said George. "Have you ever heard of David-Dave Chappelle?" George asked. "The comedian?" said our host. "George is a fine ambassador for the city", said the Uncle, who remembers hearing call screener Leeanna say she has enjoyed George's visits to the shows remote broadcasts "from time to time". Before the break, our host mentioned this week's "Deal of the Week" now available at the station's website. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"Deep Freeze, Part Two" - TV5 meteorologist Jere Hough

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following voice message:: "Good morning Uncle Henry, it's about, um, maybe 10 to 6", said "The Idea Guy" after watching the nationally syndicated "Mr. Food" cooking segment on WKRG-TV5's morning newscast. "Idea" nominates "Mr. Food" for the position of head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. As for our local meteorologists, "We don't really need to be talking about them like that with Hazel Fournier (Mobile County school board member)", said "Idea", who considers the meteorologists to be "cleaver". "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio host Dan Daniels followed. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Yeah, Uncle Henry, I guess this councilman is in the historic district", said our caller via voice message, who referenced historic neighborhoods such as Oakleigh in Mobile. "You'll see the chains, people will try to disguise them" on their front porches, said our caller. "Thank you so much! Uncle Henry Show in progress on a very fine Wednesday", said the Uncle greeting one and all. "I enjoy Wednesday, I'm not one of those people that anticipate Wednesday as the middle of a miserable week", said the Uncle. "Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday all beautiful days", said the Uncle before giving a "special hello" to listeners who have furniture chained outside their home. News about James "Jimmy" Earl Carter, "very interesting news about Mars", and tax dollars for space travel are among the topics our host wants to discuss today, but first a new electronic message from listener Catherine in response to yesterday's show. " 'Hi Uncle Henry!' Exclamation mark", said the Uncle as reads the message. Catherine wrote about her neighborhood known for its natural beauty. "I've been in the City of Mobile for decades", said the Uncle, who has never heard of "chaining down your furniture, especially in that neighborhood". "Has it always been that way" in that neighborhood, our host asked about chaining down furniture. "I want to know where the chaining down of front porch furniture became a requirement", said the Uncle before reading the rest of the electronic message. "Mobile citizens are so accustomed to our average rate police force", Catherine writes, who claims to have seen a lack of enforcement. "I am no scholar on the subject, but if a corporate executive, taxpayer, wife, and mother I'm owed this (sense of security)", said Catherine before ending her message with a signature. "For the amount of sales tax to be spent in the City of Mobile, the streets should be in perfect condition", said the Uncle in response. "You ought to have that", said the Uncle. "Hello there, you are on the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle to our first live caller. "We have a lot of crime in Baldwin County", said our caller, who faults the police and local council officials. "Just a lot of bad citizens in Baldwin County", our caller said, which prompted our host to mention the fact that many Mobile residents have relocated east of Mobile Bay. "They have brought a lot of crime in this county", said our caller in response. "Good morning, hello there. Michael!" said the Uncle to our next caller. "You were formerly in law enforcement, correct" our host asked Michael. "Correct", Michael responded. "You know, I've been doing this kind of work for a long time, since 1980", said Michael, who has seen Baldwin County grow since then. "They just can't keep up with the demand", said Michael on police departments. "In order for a city to grow, you have to have city services, county services grow", said Michael before switching to the topic of annexation in Mobile County, which he discussed with an unnamed county commissioner. Our host asked Michael to backtrack to a previous point of his. "Something about annexation to relieve pressure on the county?" our host asked, which was the impression Michael got for the county commissioner. "The laws have changed since I've been in law enforcement", said Michael. "Do we still have constables?" our host asked, since Michael mentioned constables patrolling unincorporated areas. "I'm glad you brought up the word 'constable' ", said the Uncle before the first commercial break, which included a live commercial for Woody's Barbecue in Daphne and Fairhope, Alabama. "I decided to put a fried green tomato on my pulled pork sandwich. I may write a cook book on that alone", said the Uncle in the commercial. After the break, "How does it help the average citizen in the City of Mobile with these tennis matches?" our caller asked in a voice message, concerned about the funding for police. "I'm glad you brought that up, sir?" our host asked, along with a question on the location of the jogger who was robbed recently. "I used to work for a lady who had--she was an elderly lady, and she lived on Springhill Avenue", said Ann, who learned from this lady that she saw some fellows steal the furniture off her front porch. Ann believes this former midtown resident was very wise by not going outside that day 15 years ago. "She had to preserve her on life there", said the Uncle, who was surprised to learn that this theft occurred 15 years ago. "Great question for a moment!" Tim shouted at the beginning of his call, probably unaware that he was on the air. "Excellent points, maybe the Dow administration upgraded some equipment" in the Mobile Police Department, said the Uncle, but not the actual police force. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"Pleasant Afternoon" - TV5 meteorologist Jere Hough

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Uncle Henry, the um, weapon holder in my car is my wife. Thank you", said our caller in today's first on-air voice message. "Thank you so much! Welcome to the Uncle Henry Show on a very nice, very nice Tuesday. Thank you for listening", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "I am really grateful that it didn't get as cold as they predicted", said the Uncle, who has a newborn dog at home. "The dog is still being taught that bodily function should happen out of doors and the dog is reluctant", said the Uncle. "Later in the program, we are scheduled to have J. D. Crowe, the controversial cartoonist", said the Uncle before summoning our call screener Leeanna with her theme music. Audio of the creepy past caller "Evil Irrational Man" ("Leeanna!") and normal caller Jan ("Leeann") were also played. "We have about 1/3 of the show taken out", said the Uncle as Leeanna entered the studio. "You are wearing your weird spiderwoman shirt", said our host. "All right, J. D. Crowe coming in", said the Uncle as Leeanna returned to her work post. "Maybe he'll teach us how to draw an editorial cartoon or something", said the Uncle. "First, I want to get to an e-mail", said the Uncle before reading a message from someone that "strongly begs to differ" from what others think about the City of Mobile being very safe. " 'There are so many negative things happening in [this] city!' Exclamation point", said the Uncle as he reads the message. "The word 'enforced' is in all capital letters", said the Uncle. "It's sad when I have to chain my front porch furniture and my planters", said the writer of the message the Uncle reads. "Living in Mobile has been certainly a wake up call", said the writer, whose name was signed into the message. "Well Catherine, I am shocked that you have to chain down your furniture on the front porch, and you have to chain down your planters", said the Uncle. "I have not heard of the patio furniture (thefts), I have not heard of the front porch furniture", said the Uncle. "Is that too much to ask?" our host asked about front porches being a "safety zone". "Keep things positive, Catherine", said the Uncle. "You moved to Mobile three years ago, well that's extreme, you're like a newborn", said the Uncle. "The city council has been reluctant to appropriate the funding necessary" for police, said the Uncle. "I'm not against tennis, but some stuff always comes up that's not important", said the Uncle. "I encourage you to take it to the council", said the Uncle before reminding listeners how to call-in (251 479-2723). "Hello there. It's Uncle Henry", said our first live caller, who was obviously angry with the police in Mobile County. "All they give you is a case number over the phone" when reporting a crime at a business, according to our caller. "They don't fool around in Baldwin County", said our caller. As for the tennis court funding, "they did that when Mike Dow was in there", said our caller. "You should expect that you'll have police protection", said the Uncle, among other basics. "There is nothing wrong with expecting the basics", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, "John Edd (WALA Channel 10 meteorologist) says 'going into the 20s tonight, but it's going to feel like the teens in some areas' ", said our caller, who wants to know our host's thoughts about the wind chill temperatures. "John Edd's going to host a Christmas special tonight", said our host jokingly. "My answer to that is, it's the same as the heat index", said the Uncle. "Let's say you're holding the thermometer in your backyard and it says 29, that's what 29 feels like", said the Uncle. "The thermometer doesn't say 17", said the Uncle, if the "feels like temperature" were 17. "What's the point of having the temperature? Why even give temperatures?" our host asked. "It makes no sense. This feels like, feels like. It feels like 32 at the moment", said the Uncle before speaking to our next caller "the beloved Mr. C." "She (Catherine) should get on the NRA and get on the legislative committee", said Mr. C. "Why don't they go down there and apply on the police force search party?" Mr. C. suggested for listener Catherine. "On this temperature thing I heard you talking about, the chill factor", said our caller Bill. "The chill factor, you know in a boat is a whole lot different", said Bill. The chill factor "is never the real temperature", our host believes. "Why does Alabama Power spend so much money on advertising when they have a monopoly on the power [system]?" Bill asked. "They should restrict their advertising to this show", said the Uncle. "J. D. Crowe is coming into the studio after the news. So go nowhere", said the Uncle before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.5/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Uncle Henry, you want to know why Sam Jones is laying low?" our caller asked in a voice message. In his own opinion, he says the mayor of Mobile is like a weed. "Root, root, root, Uncle Henry, and all of a sudden spring sprung out", said our caller. "The weed, underneath the grass unseen", said our caller at the end of his voice message. "Thank you so much! Thank you listener", said the Uncle greeting one & all on a brisk, but beautiful Monday morning in the Mobile region. "Tonight, a freeze warning in effect", said the Uncle. "So, if there's anything that could freeze, it will freeze tonight", said the Uncle, who works around employees that are "desirist" of the cold weather. "I'm befuddled by that", said the Uncle before reminding listeners that they can call-in by dialing the telephone number (251) 479-2723. "Very exciting weekend for a lot of people", said the Uncle, reflecting upon a weekend of restaurants robberies, such as the robbery at an Arby's restaurant in downtown Mobile, and at a McDonald's restaurant inside a local mall. "Everybody's woman purse snatched", said the Uncle before mentioning a Press-Register poll suggesting that many people are not worried about car jackings and that Mobile is a very safe place. "I would not be in that segment of persons", said the Uncle, who would keep his doors locked and a firearm ready. "Apparently the problem is when the car stops at a fast food restaurant or a gas station", said the Uncle, who suggests that this situation be made into a question for future poll participants. "Maybe it's just an aberration, but these crime stories seem to get swifter", according to our host, who believes it is safer to be driving. "It's the stopping that can be very dicey", said the Uncle before speaking to our first live caller Max. "I had to retire because of my heart", said Max, who noticed a couple of Scarbarough Middle School students in his front yard recently. "You have a fenced-in backyard?" said the Uncle, as Max mentioned. "They need to be in school", said Max. "Be very careful, don't confront" was our host's suggestion after hearing news of some children biting "each other in the face". "The positive is that they weren't fighting at least in the school" was one "silver lining" our host could find. "Do you live in the City of Mobile?" our next caller Jesse asked, since he believes the Uncle "talks down" Mobile with crime reports. "I was just reporting", said the Uncle in defense. "Give me another example of talking it down", the Uncle requested. "That is probably why your show is so popular", said Jesse on the Uncle's reporting. "If the news is at all frightening, we should not talk about it?" the Uncle asked. "I say we ought to report the good things with the bad things", said Jesse. "There are some good things that happen in Mobile", Jesse added. "You're right, there's lot of crime out in the woods", said the Uncle in agreement with Jesse's other point. "All kinds of people, all races, just everybody doing crime", said Jesse. As for Jesse's statement of the Uncle talking down Mobile, "You are as incorrect as you ever been in your life", said the Uncle. Jesse defended himself by saying that he's been a listener of the Uncle for a very long time. "You are picking and choosing what you want to listen to", said the Uncle. "You are false assuring yourself, but I appreciate your listening", said the Uncle before speaking to caller Ann. "The man you just got done speaking to proves my point [that] people want to keep their heads in the sand", said Ann, a resident and shopper of downtown Mobile. "I know I'm vulnerable, but I have to do it anyway", said Ann. "I appreciate your perspective and deep thinking", said the Uncle. "They are asking for how they feel. They feel safe", said the Uncle, in reference to the Press-Register pollsters. During the first commercial break, all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" was heard. After the break, "Hey Uncle Henry. I just about fell asleep reading this newspaper. Well, I talked to my neighbor at the grocery store", said Tim on his conversation about the Mobile County school board's request for a pay raise. "Maybe if everybody on the school board quit", Tim suggested. "Why don't they just go on another retreat?" he suggested. Our host reminded listeners twice how to call into the show, along with the voice message number (251 706-BULL), and the electronic mail address (unclehenry@newsradio710.com). "Tomorrow on the Uncle Henry Show, we will have J.D. Crowe", said the Uncle as he previews tomorrow's conversation with the Press-Register editorial cartoonist who shocks people on "a consistent basis" with cartoons such as one of school board member Hazel Fournier holding a whip. "Many people very taken aback by it, some people curious about it", said the Uncle. Our host looks forward to finding out what's going on in Crowe's mind. "I rack my mind thinking about any other editorial cartoonist in this country that has done that", said the Uncle. "There must be an editor or two after the Register that enjoys cartoons of politicians and other luminaries in their undergarments", said the Uncle. "I want to point out one more thing to the misguided caller Jesse", said the Uncle. "According to news reports, Jesse, and I know you hate news reports", said the Uncle, who reports that 59 car jackings took place in the City of Mobile this year. "You'd like to think that a driver knows their surroundings", said the Uncle, but for some drivers they are in "another world" in front of the wheel. "It is almost like some form of hypnosis", said the Uncle. "You need to be aware of what's going on around your vehicle" is our host's best suggestion for drivers in Mobile. "You can listen to the Uncle Henry Show 24 hours a day, 7 days a week" in an online "podcast", said the Uncle. Our host also mentioned program director Scott O'Brien's new homepage at 710 AM's site, including an image of him singing. "You can't hear him sing, but you can look at his body language and imagine him singing", said the Uncle before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.9/5!


"Freeze Tonight" - TV5 meteorologist Jere Hough

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Hey Uncle Henry, this is Dan", said our caller in today's first voice message. "If I slam my breaks, Uncle Henry, those trailers will want to slam forward", said Dan, a local resident of 30 years who drives tractor-trailer trucks for a living. "Yes", the Uncle said twice during his pre-recorded introduction before shouting, "Thank you so much!" "Thank you listener, a pleasure, what a pleasure to be talking to you. What a pleasure to be talking with you", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "I'm exhilarated", said the Uncle in spite of having a new puppy at home. "It is a constant poop watch, it is just, I wish I didn't just focus on that", said the Uncle, who wishes to see a "light at the end of the tunnel" someday. "Interesting stuff has bubbled up that needs to be addressed as quick as possible", said the Uncle before getting to the Press-Register's news story on "the county (Mobile) no longer retaining the same lobbyists as the city (Mobile)". "Nodine (county commissioner) is quoted as saying that he's worried that the city will have their lobbyists in Montgomery pushing some change to some annexation law", said the Uncle. "People (in West Mobile) have repeatedly said no thank you" to annexation, said the Uncle. "So, I, you know those of you in West Mobile, I don't know what to tell you, but it looks like it's coming", said the Uncle, who encourages the residents to get in touch with their local representative. "This is very interesting, we've had no talk of annexation for quite some time", said the Uncle. "I'm wondering what's going on now, drafting a modified annexation procedure? Very interesting", said the Uncle before getting to a newspaper quote of Mobile mayor Sam Jones. "He's quoted as saying he's made it, he's made it a practice of not commenting on Steve Nodine's follies", said the Uncle. "I guess you'll have to go to the Legislature to have your annexation", according to our host. "Let's talk to-is this Bill?" our host asked before Bill spoke. Our caller believes the Uncle has a cold, according to his voice. "What do you do sitting in a cubicle for two hours?" was the question Bill asked a doctor during a recent visit to the doctors office. "Did they forget you were there?" the Uncle asked Bill. "If the doctor has an emergency or something, I'll understand", said Bill. "I don't know if all these people coming in-you have all these nice dressed people coming in", said Bill. "Those were medical sales people", said the Uncle in response. "The Uncle Henry Show continues here on NewsRadio 710", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. Our host did a live commercial for Woody's Barbecue restaurants in Daphne and Fairhope, Alabama. "I'm comforted by the knowledge that the fried green tomatoes will be there at my convenience", said the Uncle in the commercial. After the break, "Hey Uncle Henry, it's Dan. Listen, I was listening to AM 710 and they were talking about a jogger being stabbed, robbed, and taken MP3 player", said our caller in his second voice message today. Dan also heard comments from local law enforcement on jogging. "My God, why do we have to let the criminals win, Uncle Henry?" said a frustrated Dan, who wants criminals to be "locked up forever". "If you're fit enough to go jogging, I would advise you to do a martial art of some sort. Ordinary, fisticuffs would do", said the Uncle. "On that annexation of West Mobile. It's really obvious what they're going to do", said our caller Jim the Tax Man. "They just want that 10% tax everything you eat", said Jim on the City of Mobile. "A couple of years ago, I came to see my doctor for an appointment at 9 o'clock", said Jim after listening to Bill's doctors office story. "You realize, Tax Man, that if you don't show up for an appointment, they are going to charge you", said the Uncle. "I think they are selling the magical touch, whatever that is", said Jim on the medical sales people, particularly the lady sales people. "Yeah, those doctors offices, they'll charge you", said the Uncle after Jim left us. "Let's talk to Thomas. Hello Thomas", said the Uncle to our next caller. "I have a couple of comments on the annexation article", said Thomas, who sees nothing that makes sense in the article. "I'm ashamed that Sam Jones is attempting to do this", said Thomas. "Let's talk to Robert. Hello Robert", said the Uncle to our next caller. "He's just blowing smoke", said Robert on Sam Jones, "and I agree with Nodine they need to hire some republicans under the commission in the county". "What's good for the goose is good for the gander", the Uncle said twice after listening to Robert. "Hoover wrote the book annexation and the reason why that community, why their high school is so wealthy", said our caller Trip, is because all the businesses are annexed. "Hoover's got this unbelievable amount of money to do whatever they want", said Trip. "Thank you Trip, I appreciate you listening and calling", said the Uncle before taking a break for news, commercials, promotions, and the station ID. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!


"Blowin' in the Wind" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar