Quote Of The Week.

"By the end of the week, McCain'll be accusing me of being a secret communist because I shared my toys in Kindergarten"

America's next President Barack Obama, lands another killer blow to John McCain.

A Few Photos.

Audrey & Paige From Clondalkin - Didn't Our Pierre Write A Song About Your Type???

Orla & Debbie From First Active Clondalkin

Sarah From Feeney's Pharmacy Clondalkin

David From The Village Hardware Clondalkin

Alan From The Carphone Warehouse Get's His Hooch!

Lauren Meets The Lads From Molloys Clondalkin

Padraig From Hothouse Hair & Beauty Clondalkin

Thious, The Main Man From Ace One Stop Party Shop Clondalkin

Ian Working In Smyths Toystore Carrickmines

A Donkey Story.

Young Paddy moved to Roscommon and bought a Donkey from a farmer for 100.00. The farmer agreed to deliver the Donkey the next day.

The next day he drove up and said, 'Sorry son, but I have some bad news, the donkey died.'Paddy replied,'Well, then just give me my money back.'The farmer said,'Can't do that. I went and spent it already.'Paddy said,'Ok, then, just bring me the dead donkey.' The farmer asked,'What are ya gonna do with him? Paddy said, 'I'm going to raffle him off.' The farmer said,'You can't raffle off a dead donkey!' Paddy said, 'Sure I can. Watch me.. I just won't tell anybody he's dead'.

A month later, the farmer met up with Paddy and asked, 'What happened with that dead donkey?'Paddy said,'I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at two euro a piece and made a profit of 898.00'. The farmer said,'Didn't anyone complain?'Paddy said, 'Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two euro back'.

Paddy now works for the Irish Government.

Power To The People.

I don't talk politics on the 10-3 show, it's not what my listeners expect or appreciate. There are enough radio and TV programes out there discussing the woes of the country so leave them to it I say. Given our listening figures you seem to agree.

So, my blog is my little island of refuge for all that occupies my inner thoughts. And at least if you decide to surf away from my blogger I won't be losing your patronage to FM104:-)

I was always of the opinion that the arrogance of a government held no bounds. It's our way or the highway you worthless peasants. It hasn't happened often over the years that public opinion has managed to sway a decision, be it budgetary or to do with new laws. What we witnessed yesterday in Brian Cowen's embarrassing climbdown on the medical card for the elderly wasn't down to Biffo suddenly acquiring a conscience - he made the move to save his job! And while it is estimated that 95% of the over 70's will now not be subjected to means testing, that still leaves 5% of the elderly that have worked all their lives and, might I add, paid extortonate amounts of tax during the 70's and 80's when up to 76 pence out of every pound earned went to Mr. Taxman! My father is not far off his 70th birthday and I want him to be able to enjoy his twilight years without him having to worry about medical bills , as I am sure every other person with parents or relatives of a certain age feels. Last tuesdays budget was a painful kick in the teeth to the vulnerable of our society and pensioners and minimum wage earners had every right to feel aggrieved.

My point is the absolute disgust that last weeks decision was met with by all elements of society proved that we the people who elect the powers that be can still make a difference - all it takes is a little shouting. And these last 7 days we used our voices in unison!

Be proud.

andyp@fm104.ie

Check It Out!

Baby Darragh Popped Into The Studio On Saturday Afternoon To Congratulate His Daddy On His Award. Awww, Bless:-)

Me And My Award:-)

Well, there it is. And I wasn't even there to accept it. The boss got to take the walk up on stage to accept the award on my behalf, probably to a barrage of "Jesus Buddy" or "Buddy Shut Up" from the assembled masses of radioland. He takes it all on the chin - sometimes:-)

In all seriousness though, the moment I was told that I had won the PPI award for best music driven show compares to the moment that I was told that I was a part of the FM104 team way back in 1995. It's an award that's presented to the individual or party on behalf of your peers in the business of radio and music, which makes it all the more overwhelming for me to have been picked for this years award. Especially when I look at the people that I was up against in the category. It still hasn't quite sunk in.

My sincere thanks to Pat Gill from FM104 production for somehow managing to cobble together an audio package that endeared itself to the judges and helped to land me my first PPI award. Reckon you can do it again next year???

Bug Photos

Cathal From Costelloes Pharmacy Marino

Aoife From Black Tie Marino

More Photos!

Sarah With Rebecca In Beauticians Sandymount

Christy Butler With The Bugs At The Stepaside Driving Range

Lauren With Trish In The Golf Shop Sandymount


Our Claire With Stuart From Total Fitness Sandymount

On The Road Agaaaaain!

Garvan From DCU With Our Sarah

Brian From Bord Gais Get's Comfy With Sarah & Lyndsay

Kate From Total Fitness Sandyford Got Hers!

Smile, You've Been Blogged!

Sarah Bug With Robbie From Fuji Film In The Merrion Centre

Sarah With Ken From Tesco

Sarah With Laura From Walsh's Chemist

Our Sarah With Ann From Nutley's Newsagents

Our Claire With Carol From Peter Mark

'C'mon C'mon, I'll Show You'. FM104's Triple Decker

Okay it's small cash at the moment but it is getting bigger! Play every weekday afternoon at 1.30 & 2.30 and check below for the incoorect guesses so far....

Tara Palmer Tomkinson
Gwyneth Paltrow
Glenda Gilsen
Janet Jackson
Alison King
Scarlet Johannsen
Mylene Klass
Grainne Seoige
Amanda Byram
Nigella Lawson
Natasha Bedingfield
Halle Berry
Pink
Lyndsay Lohan
Naomi Campbell
Britney Spears
Rene Zellweger
Rachel Allen
Pink
Cameron Diaz

Next Round Is Worth 170 Euro!