On the Radio

I’m a smart-ass on the airwaves, too. Since returning to Southern Oregon I’ve developed a relationship, of sorts, with a local radio DJ; Brian (and Shannon!) host a morning program on 105.1F.M. the Wolf, a CW station, to which my dial is usually tuned.  I blame BC because Classic Rock isn’t her cup of tea, but it's the only way I get any exercise.  Just can’t help two-steppin’ from time to time.

This morning Brian asked listeners to fill in the blank:  “I’m all growed up, but still have my __________ from childhood.”

The first time I called the station was in response to a discussion of Man-Caves last fall, and what women would like in theirs.  Quilt racks and bouffant chairs; a big screen TV with pink remote.  I couldn’t stand it.  I called and said I’d decorate mine in red, black and purple, hang my assortment of western tack and G-strings which no longer fit, and threw in a poster of Fabio for good measure.  Ladies, I beseeched, think outside of the box.

He played it in its entirety, and the calls got more interesting.  The next time was, “What do you absolutely refuse to pay for?”

Luggage fees and premium gas; again, I called, “…any more ex-husbands.”

They liked that one, too.  I met Brian at a charity event, so now if I call at least he doesn’t think I’m a telephone stalker.  I just can't let some things pass by.  Following assorted stuffed animals, my response this morning was...

“...my Matchbox cars from the ‘60s.”  Really?  “Yeah, I know, most girls play with dolls, but I loved playin’ with my Matchbox cars.”

My quote immediately followed the woman who, with her high pitched voice, claimed she’s kept all her Barbies, also from the ‘60s.  Her voice suited her collection.

You know how it is when you hear your own voice; I stared at the radio as my words were spoken by a stranger.  Mentally comparing Barbie’s voice to mine, I couldn’t believe how husky I sounded; the only thing really giving away that I'm a female was the “most girls play with” part.  Think they deliberately added it for clarification?

They just played it again, adding,

“Sounds like a cool chick.”   Thanks, guys, and  "Happy Trails to You!"