We surprised Tootall this morning for his anniversary.  His love/love relationship with CHOM that is 33 years long!  We got him in to the station thinking he was working for me... I was hiding behind equipment in studio toward the end of Chantal, PJ & Bad Pete's show.   He was totally surprised, and genuinely happy that we all remembered his special day. 

 

It was great that we were able to congratulate him on such a long run at CHOM, and great that we were able to do it with all of you guys too.  Our seemingly one-way conversation is totally dependant upon listeners, so while we are in a studio alone with a microphone we hope we are not alone at all. 

 

Tootall's 33 years on CHOM have roots in the local music scene, the Canadian music scene and an overall appreciation FOR the music scene period.  There are countless bands and musicians ...

Proof of that comes after a Saturday afternoon in the 'burbs, where thousands of people waited for hours to get an autograph from Jaroslav Halak, and no doubt to say thanks. 

 

The new Blues' goalie was a Habs' lifesaver throughout last season, wanted to take the time to do the same to the fans.  He was at the Capsule Sportive in Fairview Pointe Claire, and said that he wanted the chance to thank Montreal. 

 

About 5,000 folks showed up, and fans paid $20. for an autograph, and ALL the $$ went to Ste. Justine's Children's Hospital.  When you can separate ill feelings from taking care of a greater good, THAT'S class.

I was looking for birthday people for the Electric Lunch Hour today, and came across a pic for the Olympic gold medal winning Shaun White, and I immediately thought of Julia Roberts...  just me?? 

As we wait for the new album from the Montreal rockers, we can look forward to what will undoubtedly be a great show Wednesday September 29th at Club Soda (514-286-1010).  Here's some proof that Jonas & The Massive Attraction ARE that damn good live.   A clip from their show at Ottawa Bluesfest. 

 

 

First, there was the obviously very cool kid on the city bus who tossed a glass bottle out the window to crash into the bus shelter.  He must be the coolest, king-like among his friends.  Pull up your pants, dumbass.  (the hanging pants are another ranting blog entirely.) 

 

Then, how about the freshly eaten apple core that someone launched out of their front door?   People are losing their grip on what's acceptable.  I get composting, but it doesn't mean throw food out anywhere. 

 

Then, aside from the overall feeling that cyclists are not liked by motorists, there's the pedestrians... some of them don't like 'em either. 

 

I met up with my nephew Jeff for a bike ride this afternoon, and while we were riding on the sidewalk, it was Sources at 4:30pm and busy on the road.  Jeff said excuse me as he tried to pass a man on the sidewalk ...