Someone stole my blog!

I've been on vacation. So, I've neglected my blog. Unfortunately, it didn't feel much like a vacation. I had to put out a lot of fires, but now I'm back. I was all set to blog yesterday, but someone stole my blog! I guess I don't really mind. It's just that, when someone takes your topic and runs with it, you have to grope around to find something else.

So finally I just decided, why not talk about the thief who stole my blog. There he is, right there...pictured with me all smiling, the whole time thinking:

"I'm going to steal his blog! I'm going to steal his blog."

Howard Bernstein came to our benefit event for the Dart Society on Saturday night with his lovely wife, Helaine, at Fat Tuesday's in Fairfax.

The owners R.L. and Karen Butler were gracious enough to close down their business for us. So Howard blogged about the event on Sunday morning. So you should read his blog if you get a chance.

But that doesn't mean you shouldn't finish this one. First and foremost, you should know that this event was pulled off because of my wonderful wife Kate, and Ron and Karen. I also got the support of a lot of friends at the station. It started at the top with our General Manager Allan Horlick and his wife Darlene. Andrea came with husband Mike (great name!) and her Mom, who moved here after her home was affected by Katrina. I dragged Andrea on stage to talk about her own New Orleans experiences. Kim and her boyfriend Ben came to support the cause also. The place was raining meteorologists....five in all!

Of course our Promotions/Marketing Department was also out in big numbers. We watched the magic of Tim Deluca. He's pictured below with his wonderful wife, Lori. He's the guy who is editing our documentary on the plight of journalists in New Orleans. Then of course everyone was blown away by the musical talents of our marketing chieftan Steve Houk and his band "Second Wind". But one of the unsung heroes never made it. She lives 19 hundred miles away in Barnum Wyoming. Deirdre Stoelzle Graves lives in God's country. She helped Kate and I make this evening a huge success. It's amazing how much can be done with the internet and a phone. Deirdre did it all.

Three Dart Society members made it to the event. They are pictured here with me. Our past President Penny Cockerell, Natalie Pompilio and Scott Wallace. Natalie is the driving force for our efforts in New Orleans to help journalists and the people of the city in their recovery effort.

I want everyone who came out, contributed, donated, bid, and just had a good ole time to know how deeply thankful I am for your help. If you'd like to know more about our project read Howard's blog, and check out this site http://www.targetneworleans.org/