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World's Largest Yard Sale

August 5, 2011 at 9:55 am Ted Gocke

The World's Largest Yard Sale kicks off today and goes through several states along Hwy 27. My wife loves yard sales. She talks about the thrill of...

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Pressure Washing a Dog House and other "miracles"

August 3, 2011 at 9:36 am Ted Gocke

Last week while on Staycation at home, I was pressure washing our fence. Amy looked under our back deck and asked if I could get rid of the two faded,...

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Staycation=Rest and Relaxation

August 1, 2011 at 11:13 am Ted Gocke

Update from my Staycation last week. First a good definition of a staycation: a period of time off from work where someone enjoys leisurely time at...

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Could Amy Winehouse Have Been Saved?

July 25, 2011 at 8:42 am S

It's the title of a news story this morning on the Today show. But they weren't talking about Amy giving her life to Christ, who died on the Cross to...

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Why Does God make them so cute?

July 21, 2011 at 10:39 am Ted Gocke

I feel, most of the time, I live in a kennel. I grew up with one dog. I love dogs, but I only believe a family ought to have 1 at a time. Take care of...

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Me, Chipper and Lou Ferrigno

July 20, 2011 at 10:14 am Ted Gocke

Below is a picture of myself, my youngest son Chipper and The Incredible Hulk and multi-Mr. Olympia winner Lou Ferrigno. (Oh!.....Lou is the one in...

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Made Chipper's Day!

July 18, 2011 at 11:51 am Ted Gocke

I was able to introduce my youngest son Chipper to Lou Ferigno, (The Incredible Hulk)! He was the guest speaker at the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce...

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Great Time at Dollywood

July 18, 2011 at 11:38 am Ted Gocke

One of the perks of working on J103 and doing remotes is I get to enjoy the Dollywood and Splash Country tickets that so many people are trying to...

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Curtains, bed shams, comforters and other things college guys don't care about

July 12, 2011 at 10:27 am Ted Gocke

Last night we had dinner with the Raines. Damon, Patty and their son Jake have been friends of ours/Trevor's for years. Jake and Trevor are going to...

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I'm Going to Dollywood!!!!!

July 11, 2011 at 11:15 am Ted Gocke

Wednesday morning after the am show, I am packing the family in the J103 Prize Cruiser and heading to Dollywood and Splash Country for a couple of...

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