I Can't Sleep

I can't sleep. I could just be getting older. I can't explain it. Actually, I can. No, it's not spicy food. It's the bikes. It's gotta be, but they've never bothered me before.

I've been in Myrtle Beach during the last 19 Harley-Davidson Bike Festivals. Until this year, the rumbling never got to me. From beginning to end, I didn't sleep well except for those occasional naps in the afternoon.

I've also been around for most of the Atlantic Beach Bike festivals and the noise has never got under my skin. Bikes or no bikes, I'd sleep like a baby.

This year, it's a different story. I can't sleep. The buzzing is driving me nuts! I can't even force myself to nap in the afternoon. I'm a walking zombie.

Please understand....I love to see the crowds of bikers in town. It's good for business, but this year I'm going to be glad to see them go too.

Over the weekend, traffic was re-routed through my neighborhood for a couple of hours because of a major accident on Kings Highway. I wasn't aware of this when I first heard a group of approximately 20 motorcycles roaring down my street. Honestly, I jumped right out of my big leather chair. You can't enjoy reruns of The Andy Griffith Show with all that noise. Nip it in the bud!!!!

What a night to forget, but you can't. There's always something there ( buzz, buzz!) to remind me. Finally, things settled down in the neighborhood. The motorcycles returned to Kings Highway and Bypass 17 and I said to myself as I was getting ready for bed, "You're going to get some sleep tonight"....Wrong!

Buzz, buzz, buzz until about 4:30 in the morning. I can't sleep!

I Wish I Could Tell You

A few days ago, I bumped into a friend at the supermarket. We discussed important things like barbecue, the weather and my departure from morning radio. He asked if I was ever going to return to the airwaves. My response was, "If I do it will be on my terms."

Before rushing off to the frozen food aisle, my friend mentioned that a friend of his had told him about %$$***@!(#^+. I think my friend was startled by my enthusiasm regarding the %$$***@!(#^+ and even more surprised when I said I'd like to get some more information from his friend.

Well, the next morning I made a few calls and got the scoop about %$$***@!(#^+ and was even more excited!

Today, I met with the president of %$$***@!(#^+, who just happened to be in the area and we had a wonderful meeting. In fact, I've decided to move forward on this incredible opportunity.

I wish I could tell you more about %$$***@!(#^+, but until a final decision is made by both parties, I will not reveal the nature of this endeavor.

Stay Tuned!

My Carolina People Interview Is Now Online

Hey, if you didn't catch the broadcast of my appearance on Carolina People last week (Tuesday, May 1, 2007), you can view it online by visiting www.carolinapeople.com.

Thanks again to Greg Everett and everyone associated with Carolina People.

Banana Splits....It's In The Weekly Surge

While you're out over the next week pick up a copy of The Weekly Surge. The article about me leaving Myrtle Beach radio was a well done piece. Thanks to Tim Davis and everyone at The Weekly Surge for a super-fantastic job.

The website is awesome too. Visit www.weeklysurge.com

A Shower Of Blessings

Today, I took part in the National Day of Prayer. I was honored to be asked to emcee the festivities taking place here in Horry County.

The original location for the event was in front of the Courthouse in Historic Downtown Conway, but the rains came. It has been incredibly dry so far this Spring, so we welcomed the rain even though we had to move the ceremony indoors.

Christ Commmunity Church in Conway served as the backup location and what a great time we had stressing the importance of prayer in our daily lives. Among those attending and taking part in the ceremony were Coastal Carolina University Head Football Coach David Bennett and the Honorable Mayor of Conway Greg Martin.

Prayer is a wonderful thing. It's a powerful thing. It's what keeps me connected and on track in my own spiritual walk. I have openly spoken about my belief in Jesus Christ. After all of the blessings I have received, I could never shy away from any opportunity presented to me to glorify God.

Again, thanks for all those responsible in making the National Day of Prayer a success locally. I was fortunate to be a part of it.

Carolina People Featured Me Today...OOPS!

Man, I was on TV today and I missed it. Oops! I was up this morning and I could have caught the broadcast of Carolina People on WFXB Fox 43, but It slipped my mind. I was about to have my first cup of coffee when I remembered that I was going to be on the tube. Too late. Darn!

Oh well, if you missed it too, Greg Everett the host of Carolina People assures me that we can catch the entire broadcast online starting next week.

As soon as it's up on the web, I'll let you know.

Be on the lookout for it at www.carolinapeople.com