Saturday I was one of 500+ bike riders in this year's Heritage Explorer Bike Tour. It's an annual benefit to help support the 70+ mile rail-trail system that runs from the NY border to Pittston.
Check out www.LHVA.org if you want more info on this awesome trail system.
Part of the trail that follows the Lackawanna River.
The halfway point in Carbondale.
The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and D&H Rail-Trail is open to walking, running, cycling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. For more trail info and maps go to www.LHVA.org
I hit the Back Mountain Trail in Dallas yesterday to prepare for this weekend's HERITAGE EXPLORER BIKE TOUR. A nice muddy day in the woods is just what I needed!
This will be my first time doing the Heritage. It looks like an awesome event.
Here's the deal if you want in:
Heritage Explorer Bike Tour & Festival
Saturday June 15 8a-3p
Blakely Borough Rec Complex--Peckville
This is a non-competitive family-friendly event featuring 4 routes depending on your ability. Proceeds from the ride benefit the continuing development of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, a 70+ mile rail-trail system from the NY state border to the Susquehanna River in Pittston.
Join me and my buds from Cedar Bike & Paddle in Scranton for a great day of riding!
It was a big time KIDS WEEKEND for yours truly. Saturday I hosted my monthly Big Brother event. This month we raced go-carts at Pike's Creek in Lehman which is always a good time. The newest little in the BBBS program, Chase, has some serious skills behind the wheel!
But, you didn't think I was gonna let him win, did you?
We wrapped up a fun day with a trip to Hillside Dairy to feed the animals and feed ourselves with the best ice cream around.
Think you would like to make a difference in a young kid's life? Why don't you volunteer to be a Big Brother or Big Sister today.
Sunday I hosted out Ultimate Dad's Day contest at PNC Field with the WBS Railriders.
Dads were able to play catch on the field before the game.
Dads enjoyed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to share some quality time on the all-new PNC Field. It was an early Fathers Day gift and the Dads loved it!!!
It was a story that seemed to hit the news with little fanfare: The TSA dropped its effort to allow small planes on knives.
Back in March suddenly small knives, banned since Sept 11, 2001 were once again allowed on planes. The head of the Transportation Security Administration claimed at the time that TSA agents would have more time to focus on more important things then measuring the length of knives.
So let me get this straight. My bottled water would be confiscated, but if I had a Swiss Army knife in my pocket it was perfectly ok for me to board the plane.
Wasn't it a sharp object (box cutter) that enabled the September 11th terrorists to hijack 4 planes? And why would any passenger need to have a knife of any kind at 30,000 feet other than to slice peanuts in half to make their in-flight snack last longer?
So, thank you TSA, for not only showing common sense, but responding to the requests of pilots and flight attendants.
It's the SEXY PHOTO SHOOT we hope you've been waiting for! Yesterday Fast Freddie paid off his "Dancing with the Stars" bet and posed with the crew from YOUR PIXEL PERFECT of Scranton.
This one was inspired by a classic "Seinfeld" episode.
Kramer: George, it's the timeless art of seduction. You gotta join in the dance. She sends you an enticing photo, you send her one right back. George: Well, I don't know. Kramer: Well, as you know, I've always been something of a photog. Jerry: Oh, yeah, I like this idea.
Nice sign placement here, Freddie!
We hear the crew at YOUR PIXEL PERFECT was caught off guard when Freddie walked out of the dressing room with nothing but a guitar covering his naughty bits.
BIG THANKS to Sandy & Ed at YOUR PIXEL PERFECT for doing an amazing job.
Remember, for the month of June, if you mention you heard about them on 98.5 KRZ, they will take $50 off Senior pictures or photo booth rentals.
We highly recommend YOUR PIXEL PERFECT for your wedding photos, family or Senior portraits and Boudoir sessions.
Sue and I were planning our next vacation over the weekend. We did a random survey among friends: What’s the #1 vacation spot you’d recommend?
The place that kept popping up was Costa Rica. It has some of the world’s most amazing beaches in both the Pacific and Caribbean, active volcanos, rain forests and mountains. We are definitely looking into a trip there possibly late summer or early fall.
What is your GO TO vacation spot? Where would you recommend if you were our travel guide?
Here’s some of the suggestions from today’s show--
Aruba is beautiful
Tahiti!!! The huts are right in the water! Completely exotic!
New Orleans
Kiawah Island SC or Ireland, the west coast
Cruise Alaska
Maui!!!! You'll love it!!
Chincoteague
You should try Atlantis in the Bahamas. Just got back so much to do. U would love it
Outer Banks NC
I love going to Puerto Rico and going to Banos de Caomos and it means the baths of Caomo which has a hot spring that help to relax you
Assateague island! Tent camping on the beach with the wild horses
Bar Harbor Maine
I truly recommend you vacation in Kuaii. It is the most luxurious island in Hawii islands. It has beautiful scenery and great food and drinks with awesome entertainment and everyone was extremely nice.
Bora Bora. Most beautiful place on earth
Gatlinburg TN!! Breathtaking views, hiking, white water rafting, many attractions and sights. Locals there are pleasant and so refreshing. Rent a cabin and relax in the evenings in your hot tub :-â) I'm going in July and can't wait.
Most definitely Australia and New Zealand
Massanutten Resort in Virginia. Condos built on the side of a mountain in the Shenandoah mountains. Beautiful. Indoor waterpark. Skiing. Snow tubing. Wineries.
Emerald Isle, NC!!! Beautiful lazy beach town! We love it there!
St. John...US Virgin Islands....omg...the water is breathtaking and the atmosphere is just so laid back.
Island of Mykonos,Greece
Santa Teresa Costa Rica!
Vegas baby
Finger Lakes, New York
St Martin, in the Caribbean. Amazing beaches great food. Half French, Dutch and Caribbean style.
Dreams resort, Punta Cana
I love South Carolina especially around Hilton head
(Photo courtesy of: DAVID MAIALETTI / Staff Photographer The Inquirer)
Did you hear about the sisters that were asked to leave the King of Prussia Mall because they were wearing hats that said "F*&% Cancer"? The full word was spelled out, but the C was replaced with a pink ribbon.
They were wearing the hats to honor their Mom who recently passed away from cancer. And here's the ironic part: they were shopping at the mall to buy dresses to wear to their Mom's funeral.
Obviously the mall was insensitive here especially when the timing is taken into account. But this is where Lissa and I disagreed.
Lissa thinks that if you can buy it at the mall you should be able to wear it at the mall.
We all have our own ways of dealing with personal tragedies, whether its cancer or the loss of a loved one. But I still think the mall has every right to ask them to remove the hats since it is a public place.
Here's what some of you had to say this morning--
Saying f*** cancer is probably a way for those girls to grieve, however it is not appropriate in a public place where there are children.
This is absurd!!!! My mom has had cancer for 13 years and if you have ever personally dealt with a loved one battling cancer, it is a disgusting & ugly disease. There is no other way to describe it other than f*ck cancer. and if the mall has no posted rules concerning offensive language, they shouldn’t be allowed to make them leave. I know for sure I will NEVER shop at that mall.
I agree with Lissa. I lost both parents to cancer. So yea... F cancer!!!! I'm happy the girls did what they did & that they felt strong enough to do that. I lived in that area & wore ALOT worse to that mall & wasn’t asked to leave. My F-word was full & had the C-word on the back.. This was approx 15 yrs ago
Look around the mall. Do you know how many stores have stuff like that right in the windows. Hot Topics, Spencers,and more.
I have cancer and I don't agree with using the f word I have 2 daughters 17 and 14 and I tell them I am fighting this but I won't let them use that word unfortunately we are dealt things we don't like and don't understand.
People don't get kicked out of malls for having tattoos that have the f word.. But a hat isn't okay? At least this was for a good cause.
I work at a mall and I have seen more offensive things than that hat. Female body parts and young "men" walking around with their pants way below their butt cheeks. I feel anyone offended by this has never experienced cancer first hand. I have had 2 very close and wonderful people die from this ruthless disease. It is an awful way to die. Kudos to those women.
I agree w/ both of u usually I pick a side but this has 1 Hell of a gray area due to timing however, the hat still spells it out clearly
Would much prefer they begin approaching the young men who walk around with their ASSES hanging out of their jeans!!!! Extremely embarrasing.
There are better ways to show your support against cancer. That slogan isn't proving anything.
That is absolutely ridiculous wearing that was perfectly fine You can go to store inside the mall and buy worse than that If they're going to criticize people on the words they can wear on the clothing. Maybe they should make people wear more clothing because I'd rather read that than see parts of people that we’re not supposed to see.
I say F that. Have you seen what they sell in Spencer's? Also I'm offended by Red Sox jerseys but they let those people in!
Interesting question. If the ladies were wearing the curse word item they purchased in a store at that mall, would they have to kick them out?
Here's an EASY way you can help the victims of Monday's horrific tornado in Oklahoma.
Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation
OR
CLICK HERE an donate via the American Red Cross site.
Your donation helps the American Red Cross be there for families in need.
AND...
Here's another way you can help.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins are auctioning off a game-worn, red third jersey from the 2012-13 season worn by former defenseman Joe Morrow. All proceeds will benefit the Red Cross tornado relief effort in Oklahoma.
Fans can place their bids via the Penguins Ebay page until noon on Tuesday May 28.
Greetings from Francis Slocum, the site of my Big Bro' event Saturday.
Meet Jacob, the newest little brother in the Big Brother/Big Sister program. Jacob is one cool (and energetic) kid!
Paddle boats + kickball + playground + ice cream = a fun day out.
Jacob is one of many kids in the Big Brother/Big Sister program waiting on a match. Can you spare a few hours a month? Think you have what it takes to put a smile on a young kid's face? Volunteer to be a Big Brother or Big Sister today.
I went through all the calls & texts from this morning's show and created a top 10 list of your favorite jingles exclusive to NEPA. Great stuff!
Did we miss any? Add it to the comment section.
~Rock
NEPA'S FAVORITE JINGLES
1--Van Scoy Diamond Mine
2--Shorten Homes
3--Wyoming Valley Motors
4--Januzzi's
5--Jim Dandy's
6--Gerrity's
7--Camelbeach
8--Victoria's Candies
9--My Brother's Place
10--Mt. Airy Lodge
I'm a lucky girl, hoo-ray, oh boy! Look at my diamond, it came from Van Scoy. My boyfriend bought it, saved lots of money too. Van Scoy's the diamond king, yes, he's the man for you!
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