its petty time

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Pete Farley was robbed with

Pete Farley was robbed with a 7.94 ride....theres no love!

Beau Hill is on the

Beau Hill is on the board...86.50 putting him at 11 overall for round 3

Are the bulls being easy?

Are the bulls being easy? Another added in with Edmundo Gomes riding Moon with 89.25 putting him at 2

Eloit Jacoby now on the

Eloit Jacoby now on the board after rockin out on Hard Rock..with an impressive 87.25. He places at 6th.

Three more....Thiago Paguioto, David Kennedy,

Three more....Thiago Paguioto, David Kennedy, and Aaron Roy....woo hoo were heatin up now!

So far nothing too exciting

So far nothing too exciting out of 18 rides only 6 on the board...Leading with Manes, Caminhas,Nance, Hayes, McCoy, and Wimberly....

Casey Hayes is now on

Casey Hayes is now on the board currently ranked 3rd with an 87.50

so far out of 15

so far out of 15 rides 5 are on the board...with Michael Manes with 88.5 points and Ednei Caminhas with 88.25 at second...so far....

Live at Round 3 of

Live at Round 3 of the PBR Finals in Vegas....Ednei Caminhas is on the board with the first full ride of the night...88.00 points...not bad!

From PBR from Jamey Johnson at House of Blues at Mandalay...

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Kody Lostroh scores 88.25 points

Guilherme Marchis ride

Valdiron deOliverira....8 seconds and 90.25 points....WOW!

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Roson Palermo...rocks out 8 seconds and 88.50 points

Austin Meier....number 5...and scored 88.25...farl

Austin Meier....number 5...and scored 88.25...farley is currently ranked 1 in points

Number 4 ...... LJ Jenkins....now

Number 4 ...... LJ Jenkins....now were rockin!

I got my PBR happy face on....

We finally have someone else

We finally have someone else on the board....its about time .....Pete Farley scored a 93.25 first one over 90 since the finals began....woo hoo!

Edimundo Gomez only hit a 4.91 but thats better than some weve seen tonight...and no im not kidding

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Slow night at the PBR

Slow night at the PBR Round Two only two riders have scored a full ride.....Shane Procter and Dustin Eliot....not looking good.

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The entertainer is coming to Vegas

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Were off and running again....were on the strip...look out!

Guiherme Marchis ride in Round 1

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Kody Lostroh hits 8!

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Live from the PBR in VEGAS....I love my job even if Flint Rasmussen the Clown was making fun of me and my hair

Best seats in the house! I dont think you can get any closer....

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Why is it that Alisha said that this is my twin?

Round one of the PBR World Finals is underway!

Its on!

It's Alisha's lunch

Happy Halloween!

The hotel has a kick ass aqaurium and its free! I love free! Check out one of the many stingrays...aint it beautiful. Its nice unless you are Steve Irwin. Was that wrong?

The official headquarter hotel for the PBR and great folks at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation....and the rooms and tables aren't bad either

How is this work?

Fun at the fair with Alisha and Gato..I dont know whats with the gloves and I was there....go figure!

Is it random to meet a large ice cream cone that doesnt melt?

They Ruined Kool-Aid Man

Look at what they did to Kool-Aid man. He started out as a giant jug of sugar water, busting through walls and letting you drink out of him, a seemingly never-ending supply of flavorful fun. Flash forward to today and his liquid stomach is stapled. How the hell are we supposed to have an all-afternoon sugar high off that teacup? And look what they did to his clothes. Instead of fruity nudity, fig leaves. And look how they foreshortened him to emphasize the fruit and berries in his hands. So now he's tiny and modest and healthy. And he is carrying a jug of himself? Now tell me that is not wrong.

Sure enough, if you go to the official Kool-Aid Man site, he's wearing pants in every image.
From Wikipedia's Kool-Aid Man article:

Hastings Museum, which opened the first permanent Kool-Aid exhibit in 2002, has Kool-Aid Man's original costume on display. Made of fiberglass, the costume featured a more prominent face, skinnier body and no clothing. Now, he is made of inflatable nylon and is dressed in a shirt, jeans and shoes.

A day in the park

Busy! Busy! Busy!

Wow, I don't know about you but this last weekend for me was overly busy. I decided to have my ankle chain at the station unlocked for a few days and take my one designated weekend pass for the year. You would think being there three years would grant me more time off...nope! :-)

My wife and I decided to celebrate our son's first birthday by taking him on a whirlwind of different places for the holiday weekend.

DAY #1 --
1. The Denver Zoo - Now none of us had ever been to the Denver Zoo so to say the least it was an adventure. Granted, it was insanely hot but still very fun. I have never seen our son so inrigued over thigns like he was at the zoo. We spent alot of time at the penquins so he could just stand there and watch them under the water swimming. His eyes were completely fixated! It was amazing! He also couldn't leave without a handful of little wild animal figurines...or as wwe are calliong it now "Bob's Mini Safari".

2. Dinner at Bubba Gump ---- My wife and I thought this would be fun for us since the zoo was mostly about him. Now, with all of his animals in tow and placed on the table like an african jungle. The seafood feast began. I had the sampler which was absolutley perfect. It had a little of everything from tempure, broiled, fried, and coconut...yummy! Then my wife orders a hamburger? WHAT?! Is that wrong or is it just me?

3. A stroll on the 16th Street Mall - Since a tough day at the zoo and dinner the lil man was out cold! We thought we would stroll up a few blocks and check out the mall. Granted we did a little shopping but the store we like looking at is now gone...Virgin Mega...talk about a huge disapointment. We also checked out the Hard Rock Cafe. Not thunder, rain, yelling of street vendors and patrons could wake him up but two steps into the HRC he's wide awake and not happy...so back to the car we go. No more did we get the car and the boy is back asleep.

DAY 2 -- (Not that one wasn't exausting enough for him)

1. The Butterfly Pavillion - In one word AWESOME! From bugs and spiders to a complete habitat full of Butterflies..They are everywhere in every color imaginable and in just about every size you can think of. His little eyes were here then over there then up above...we thought the boy was going to be cross eyed from watching them. It was quite a site. One landed on his head and he just seemed confused as to say why is this thing on me. if you get a chance to check it out DO IT! Cheap, easy to get to and amazing.

2. Denver Aquarium - Now we were very careful not to overload him too much...wait too late! He got in the door and became completely fixated. After gazing into a few tanks he became slightly fried. I guess between the butterflies and fish he lost his mind. So to say the least we didnt stay long.

DAY #3 - We rested....and mush desereved. I think our son slept literally all day. I still can't believe that some of the news channels or at least the ones we had in our hotel are still running non stop Michael Jackson coverage? Is it that slow of a news time?

I will try to pull some pictures off of our camera from the weekend, and trust me some are quite priceless.

Got Fireworks?

Celebrate Independence Day with Cat Country! Join us as we celebrate the 4th of July at the I 25 Speedway!

We will have a pie contest, sak races, bike races, and so much more! We will also have the best fireworks display in Colorado!
See you there!





OTHER FIREWORKS DISPLAYS AROUND OUR AREA



Sky Sox


July 2nd and 3rd Fireworks displays after the ball games. Tickets start at just $8 and can be purchased online and printed at home at http://www.skysox.com/, over the phone by calling (719) 591-SOXX (7699) or in person at Security Service Field located at 4385 Tutt Blvd.
Manitou Springs:


July 4th The Manitou Springs will be having their fireworks display pending any change in weather or fire conditions. Donations to the MSFD for putting on the event are greatly appreciated! Currently it is on schedule to take place and the actual location will be dependant upon conditions. As we get closer to the 4th of July you may get updated information by contacting either the MSFD at 719 685-1444 or The Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at 719 685-5089



Friday July 3rd Fort Carson Independence Day celebration: Fun run begins at 8 a.m. from the Special Events Center. Registration begins at 6 a.m. Free activities begin at 4 p.m. in Ironhorse Park, including horseshoe pitching, pie-eating and watermelon-eating contests, music, food and beverages. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Events open to anyone who has identification card access to Fort Carson.



A family Fourth:


10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, 30 th Street at Gateway Road. Music, scavenger hunt, horseshoes, carnival games and readings of the Declaration of Independence, Gettysburg Address and America the Beautiful. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and teens, $1 for children ages 6-12. Military families admitted free with ID, 578-6777.
Colorado Springs Jazz festival and fireworks: July 4th Music begins at 11 a.m. with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Otis Taylor, Magic Dave and the New Mules featuring Easy Bill, Miles-Rinsky Project, 2 1/3, Johnny and the Jukes and EastinWest; food, crafts, artist colony, kids' activities and fireworks, with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, at dusk, Memorial Park, Union Boulevard and Pikes Peak Avenue, free, http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/2003/06/19/02.htm or 579- 6559.



Rocky Mountain Classic:


July 4th Preliminary and warm-up racing at noon; opening ceremonies 3 to 3:50 p.m.; Tiny Barge and the Big Chill, Last Band on Earth and Accidental Superhero at 7:15 p.m. with fireworks afterward, Pikes Peak International Raceway, $20, (888) 306-7223.



Woodland Park old fashioned Fourth:


9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Park; fireworks show at dusk at Woodland Park Middle School, 600 E. Kelley's Road.
F


ourth of July celebration in Cripple Creek:


RockFish providing music, food and fireworks at dusk, City Park, Bennett Avenue, Cripple Creek, free, 689-3461. Barbecue at the Double Eagle Hotel & Casino, 442 E. Bennett Ave., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.



Fountain:


July 4th Fountain Riding & Roping Club hosts a barrel race and roping competition with about $2,000 in prizes; 3 p.m., practice; 5 p.m., ceremony and patriotic costume contest; 6 p.m., competition. Call 382- 5735 for information.



Green Mountain Falls Fourth of July celebration:


July 4th Refreshments and fireworks at dusk near the lake, Green Mountain Falls, free, (800) 780-9667.



Monument/Palmer Lake:


4pm arts and crafts fair and barbecue at Tri-Lakes Center for the ArtsDusk: Palmer Lake Fireworks Extravaganza!

Rest In Peace

Thanks for the music!

August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009

Sprringsspree Take 2

The madness known as Springsspree is finally over....ahh what a relief. We had just about everything going on that you really could including stick horse racing, putt putt golf, bowling, the mysterious Cat Man and trusty sidekick Fur Ball, line dancing lessons, two country concerts, Bryan in a tie dyed onesie, hamster ball racing, rockwall climbing, and the Enigma. And yes all of that was crammed into two days in Memorial Park. Whew!

Here are some pictures I thought I would share from the madness that was..Enjoy!

Who is that masked CAT? No bullhorn that's rare!

These two frighten me? I swear he was sniffing me and almost bit me.

The Cat Crew with Colorado Springs finest...hey do you think you could get me out of a ticket?

Not really sure what is going on here..Cutter is doing the wave and Alisha's in a boa..I'm seriously confused.

Springsspree Madness

Catman and Onezee...it's the dynamic duo of superheros that radio has been waiting for!

He's coming....are you ready?

Play Ball

Nothin like a day out with the fam at the ballpark. Our son is taking in his and well my very first Rockies ga everme. I know who'd of thunk it a Colorado native that's never been to a Rockies game.

And it continues.....

I am continuing my campaign of challenging our afternoon guy Jim West to a human hampster ball race on Saturday June 20th at noon at Springsspree.

The First Annual "Cat Country Fur Ball Challenge" has been set!

Will he actually accept my challenge? He hasn't yet!!! If he doesn't do it then he is not the valid member of the Cat Nation that he says he is!

So here is where you come in.......call him at 528-8228 during the hours of 3p-6p M-F, email him at jim.west@citcomm.com, and post comments about this on his blog at catcountry951.com.

Help me convince him to accept the challenge that I have put forth!

I have to share this. My family and I went to the Royal Gorge this afternoon. And it was my sons first time at a petting zoo...and boy did he have a good time. He loved the goats....just like his daddy!

Behold!

Behold some quiet time in the JRod house. Shhhhh don't wake him.

I just went mobile...does thing work?

THE CHALLENGE IS ON!

This afternoon while walking into work. I saw a poster promoting Springsspree and this year we are having human hamster balls. Now as I wander throughout the building it struck me! I NEED TO DO THIS!!!!! So, with that being said....

I am now officially challenging our afternoon guy Jim West to a human hampster ball race on Saturday June 20th at noon at Springsspree.

The First Annual "Cat Country Fur Ball Challenge" has been set!

Will he actually accept my challenge? That is yet to be seen since he knows nothing of this at all. But now the campaign starts to get him into a hampster ball for a race through Memorial Park. if he doesn't do it then he is not the valid member of the Cat Nation that he says he is!

So here is where you come in.......call him at 528-8228 during the hours of 3p-6p M-F, email him at jim.west@citcomm.com, and post comments about this on his blog at catcountry951.com.

Help me convince him to accept the challenge that I have put forth!

RED Light....Green Light!

David Nail is one of the acts that we have comign in for Springsspree next month. His new single is called "Red Light" and if you click on the picture below you can play the "red light/green light" game. it's not hard just addictive!

Post your score and let's see who gets the highest! Good Luck!

JIM WEST ARRESTED?

This weekend at Territory Days our afternoon host Jim West finally was arrested for along standing warrant of "killing in the ratings".

He was apprehended at the Cat Country tent about 12:45p by two heavily armed officers who showed no mercy getting him into custody. Listeners, fans, and Cat staff stood in awe and wished for the use of excessive force.
Then we all found out that it was for charity and Bryan, Rene and I stood speechless and hung our heads in disapointment.

It's HEEERRRRREEE!

Cat Country 95-1 & Freedom Financial Services

Proudly Present

"Territory Days 2009"

We are assembling the CAT NATION for an official take over of the Streets of Old Colorado City over Memorial Day Weekend for the official kickoff to summer!

If you have been to Territory Days then you know..and if you haven't you can't miss it! It's bigger, better, and absolutely cat-a-riffic!!

Check out live entertainment from your favorite local and regional bands, more arts and crafts vendors than ever, beer gardens, the legendary food, games, fun for the kids, and more!

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Cat Country Proudly Presents

Eli Young Band and Trent Tomlinson

LIVE and FREE in Bancroft Park!

Eli Young Band - Sunday, May 24th - 1-2p

Trent Tomlinson - Saturday, May 23rd - 2-3p

For the entire Bancroft Park Entertainment Lineup CLICK HERE

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Our feline friends from Freedom Financial Services will be giving away $100.00 an hour all three days and stop by and register for the Grand prize giveaway - a $2000 bathroom/vanity transformation from Granite Transformations! Now that's CAT-TASTIC!!

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Come down and party with us in our new broadcattin location right next to Bancroft Park

It's finally OVER!

It's that time again, for everyone to settle in and sit on the couch for the American Idol season finale. Now in the past I have sat through the entire thing in it's entirity but this year I am refusing to do that.

This year I want you to not give in to temptation and find out the winner earlier than everyone else.

TONIGHT on Cat Country between 7:45 - 8:15 I will announce the winner of American Idol before it is broadcast on TV.

Why watch the what seems like a 18 hour finale when you listen to the radio for 30 minutes and get the same information?

Makes sense doesn't it?

Eli Young Is Coming!

I Don't know if you heard the big announcement that we are bringing you one of country's hottest rising stars...and FOR FREE!!!

Cat Country proudly presents the Eli Young Band live at Terrirory Days in Old Colorado City on this Saturday May 24th at 1pm.

There are no tickets to buy and no waiting lists to get on. Just an abolutley FREE show just for being a Cat Country listener. Could we make it any easier for you to see one of Nashville's hottest new groups?

You comin?

Getting WILD?

This last weekend kicked off with a bang with the "Wild Wild West Fest" on the streets of the Union Avenue historic district in Pueblo. Now when I drove up to it on Friday night I really didn't expect much out of it...and to my suprise it went on for blocks and then completely took over the riverwalk as a whole. It was awesome..theys eems to have everything you could think of down there from 3 live entertainment stages, 2 days of championship bullriding, countless places to get your grub on, bullriders walking the streets, the ring of honor ceremonies, and the very cool PBR fan zone.

They have already announced dates for next year and I can honestly tell you that I can't wait. I had a blast!

It was also my very first time that I have actually gone to a bullriding event...I know it seems hard to believe right. I kinda knew what to expect but I was very impressed by the whole excitement element of the whole thing. It was more rock n roll arena show than the hum drum rodeo feel that I guess I expected. I had a great time and then went back for more on the second night...and I don't think I will be missing one. I'M HOOKED NOW!

Random?

I was reading through the news and thought this was completely random and yet just odd to say the least. The only thing that comes to mind is WHY?

Happy Reading!

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (News) -

Whoever ransacked the Colorado Springs home of Suzanna Clarke not only took necklaces and a shotgun but something she and her husband valued much more.

Clarke says her husband's cross necklace and her own angel necklace were stolen Wednesday. She says the necklaces hold the ashes of their 45-year-old daughter, Debra Edwards, who was killed when a man driving a stolen car ran a red light and crashed into her vehicle four years ago.
Police Sgt. Dave Gilman says the thief probably entered the home through an unlocked back door. He says so far no one has been arrested. Police told Clarke they would monitor sales to pawn shops.

Information from: The Gazette, http://www.gazette.com Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

OH BOY!

Last night at Cowboys, I got my "CHURCH " on.

After several weeks of expectation of a great show it was not let down at all. It was alot better than I thought it would be. The crowd was huge and seemed to know even the obscure album cuts off of his new CD 'Carolina" so I didn't seem like the only freakish fan that knew everything that he has put out.

Check out the video below to get a taste of something you got to see or missed...

Get YUR Church On!

If you haven't already make sure you get your tickets for the Eric Church show this Saturday night at Cowboys Downtown. You may have seen him a few months back at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame playing acoustic. This time around he is bringing in a full band and is going to ready to rock.

He puts on a great show and you will not be dissapointed! And if follow my blog at all you know that I am a pretty big fan. His new CD is outstanding and if you don't have it ...please go buy it!

See ya at the show!

WOW!

If this picture doesn't make you feel thankful to live in Colorado I don't know what will!

Cat Country listener Robin B. captured this early morning view from his office window. He says he took the photo with a Canon S1 IS but used no filter of any kind. "This is how it actually looked," he says. "Colorado Springs was the inspiration for the song America the Beautiful and its lyric, 'O beautiful for spacious skies,' is perfectly reflected in this picture."

Have a picture to share, send it to us at catcountry951@gmail.com Show us. It can be a beautiful sunrise, snarled traffic on 25, 24, 50, etc or kids lazying on a park bench. In other words, anything that you think reflects your town.

TWO THINGS and TWO WORDS!

BUY THEM!

Need I say more?

As I sit at home last night after I got off the air I finally saw the trailer everyone seems to talking about, Crank 2: High Voltage. Now will I ever the first one more than likely not, but this movie has somewhat peeked my interest. Why I have no idea..the premise looks so stupid I think I might just truely enjoy it. This is not my kind of movie as I am one who gravitates to ones like "Role Models", "Knocked Up", or anything that Kevin Smith lends his name to.

But here is the glitch I want to see this movie but I am torn for two reasons

1. I think my wife will go see it with me but with strings attached if she sits through this I will have to sit through the cinematic masterpiece starring Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus..the Hannah Montana movie.

2. And will it really be worth popping down $30 dollars to go see it.

I'm torn? HELP?!