Big Weekend
There is a lot of stuff to do this weekend!
Sarah Kay will be at The Dusty Armadillo Friday Night from 9-11
The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is back starting Friday Morning at 10am.
Cavs look to close out their series with the Magic Friday Night in Orlando... or if needed Game 7 Sunday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
I have been talking about this all week! National Design Mart's Anniversary Sale!! (5/4)
The Rubberducks have 2 Fireworks Nights at Canal Park this weekend...
Guardians start a series with the Angels at Progressive Field.
Kentucky Derby is Saturday at 7pm. Get your hats and Mint Julips ready.
Saturday is May The 4th Be With You! Star Wars Day...
And Free Comic Book Day! Some of the stores you can enjoy the festivities Saturday....Rubber City Comics & Kenmore Komics in Akron, Magic City Comics in Barberton, JC Comics and Cards in Cuyahoga Falls, Johnny Scott Comics & Games in Kent, Comics, Cards and Collectibles also Bill's Books & More in Canton, North Canton will be Hazel's Heroes Comics & More, Sweets & Geeks in Medina, Canal Fulton look to The Toys Time Forgot.
WWE Backlash is at 1pm on Saturday from Lyon, France.
Plus Randy Travis is releasing new music!
Luke Combs is teasing a new one!
Another new one for y’all… pic.twitter.com/P10wol4oCu
— Luke Combs ? (@lukecombs) May 1, 2024
My Top Ten: Trees!
Spring is in full bloom, and the trees are no exception. Bright new buds are blossoming, and the treetops are filling out again. I'm really enjoying all the different seasonal colors, from light pink to neon yellow and more.
Whether we climb them, build with them, eat from them, burn them, use them for shade, or simply just breathe the fresh air they provide; trees are a huge part of all our lives. So, let's take a moment to appreciate them here with my top ten trees!
10. Blue Spruce
9. Apple
8. Weeping Willow
7. Dogwood
6. Buckeye
5. Japanese Maple
4. Ironwood
3. Cherry
2. Giant Sequoia
1. Birch
Side note: Aren't Bonsai trees the coolest? I think so. Apparently you can use the technique on most any type of tree or shrub with the proper methods, but I've heard it's not easy. I'd like to have one, but and I'm worried it wouldn't survive under my care and they're typically not cheap to come by. To get one established myself from a seedling- that's even tougher, I'm sure.
Every Thursday, you'll find a new top ten list here as my blog for the WQMX website. They're usually my favorite to do, and the best part is when I get your feedback! I love hearing how my favorites compare to yours when it comes to these various topics, and if you've ever got an idea for a future list, I'm always open to suggestions.
Till next time!
Wrasslin' Wednesday
This Saturday from Lyon, France WWE Backlash will take center stage at 1pm EST.
I am not really a fan of the early starts but oh well...
The fall out from Wrestlemania and the WWE Draft are set to kick in Monday... Remember SummerSlam is coming to Browns Stadium August 3rd as well... Tickets go onsale Friday at 10am thru Ticketmaster.
Backlash Card:
Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles - I think Cody Rhodes will carry the gold until SummerSlam for sure... AJ Styles is phenomenal but I think Cody gets the win Saturday....
Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso - This one seems too early for Priest to drop the strap. Jey Uso will pick up the World Heavyweight Belt.
Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton - I think Tiffy is a rising star... It's Tiffy Time all the time for me, except with Bayley and Naomi being friends it maybe an uphill battle for her. I say Bayley continues her reign as WWE Women's Champion...
Asuka and Kairi Sane (The Kabuki Warriors) vs. Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill - Look for Bianca and Jade to pick up the belts. Even with help I think the Belair and Cargill Team will win WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.
Randy Orton and Kevin Owens vs. The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga) - I hope the Team RKO-KO win but there seems to be a push to make The Bloodline relavent without Roman Reigns. Even though they the 1's and smell like 2's.. I think somehow The Bloodline pulls this one out..
Becky Lynch vs. Liv Morgan - Becky is the next stop on Liv's Revenge Tour... This one is a toss up for me. I will say Becky but could see it going either way.
Sami Zayn vs. Chad Gable - Gable is looking to make his way out of jobber status and become a champion... He is a great wrestler and deserves a belt at some point. I just don't think he will be getting the Intercontinental Championship on Saturday. If he does WWE Universe will be happy for him but can't see it happening... unless he drops it on Raw Monday Night.
Remember these are just my thoughts and guesses... there is no science or knowledge that goes into these just what I think will or might happen.
Show Time!
She's beauty. She's grace. She's my 1981 Chevrolet El Camino, Eleanor.
Eleanor found her way to me a few years back, and the moment I saw the truck, I knew I needed it in my driveway. I'm a car guy, simply, and I've always owned something interesting.
I've had a Monte Carlo SS, a Camaro, and an old Valiant sedan as summer cruisers in the past, but my El Camino takes the cake. Sure, there were things about those cars I really miss: my Camaro had T-Tops, my Monte Carlo was fully optioned with leather heated seats and all sorts of nice features, and a sweet little blinker on the fender would light up when you used a turn signal in the Valiant, for example.
Still, there's nothing like Eleanor.
Take a look at this picture I took of her yesterday, and that alone should tell you why. After the first carwash of year, it was photo time, and wow! This might have to be my new screensaver.
I love my old Chevy, and I'm so very excited for car show season to be back around. It's awesome that there is such a strong presence of car enthusiasts here in Northeast Ohio with so many events to go to. I attend as many as I can, but always seem to miss a bunch too!
Sooooo, if you know of any family-friendly car meets going down in the Akron area this summer, please let me know! Whether it's a one-time deal or a weekly show, send all the info on the WQMX studio text line, sponsored by Toth Buick GMC, at 330-370-2000. Maybe we'll get a list going.
Whether or not you've got a show-worthy ride, that's okay. Hopefully we'll bump into each other at some show, and I'll let you check out what's under the hood!
Don't Go With a P-Lainey Card!
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Counting Down the Hours
Something small (for now) but also huge, is happening in my life at the end of this week. It's a long time coming, and I can't wait to share it with you!
Stay posted!
Ol' Sweet Bay!
They say lightning doesn't ever strike twice the same exact spot, but when it comes to my boat; well, I guess it's the exception. I mean, it was never bound to work from the start. The hull sat untouched for over a decade in some back yard, the motor was a total roll of the dice, and I'm surely no marine mechanic. We've been very lucky with the boat, BUT... it wasn't just luck.
I dedicated much of my Friday and Saturday to getting her back up and going again. It was the worst! Remounting the motor and everything that comes with that is a total pain, and I faced a bunch of hurdles. Most notably, the throttle just isn't working out. We need about four inches of travel to fully open up the carbs, and we maybe get half of that. Additionally, there's currently no such thing as reverse, ants are everywhere, and all the other issues we overlooked previously remain.
For example, our horn is tooting great, but we have no lights. They ought to work; it's just a matter of figuring out the wiring again. Of course, I didn't label anything, and I totally forget how we had it.
What else...
The transom is rotted out and barely holding on, the interior needs some major loving, the whole hull is in need of refinishing, and our electric start is electric stopped. In a lake full of fancy boats and clean white shorts, I'm out there in greasy blue jeans pull-startin' and puffin' two-stroke. That old Magnolia is a basket-case, but she's mine- if it's floating, I'm boating!
So, that's exactly what I did! I hobbled it all together, got it running at the house, then immediately took it out to the lake. The one thing I should have checked before leaving was the weather. I got soaked! When the sky is darkening and everyone else is loading up their vessels as I'm unloading... well.
All things considered, I love my boat. As much as it frustrates me, there's hardly anything better than a day out on the Portage Lakes, in my book. All I need is WQMX on the Bluetooth and a fishing pole in my hand!
Thanks for reading this blog, and let me leave you off with this advice: don't buy a boat. Instead, make good friends with somebody who's got one!
Drew Parker Stopped By
Drew Parker stopped by before his show Friday Night at Thirsty Cowboy! Such a down to earth, genuine guy! He talks about music new and old, his come up, Luke Combs and more... Check it out.
WYNN - Wynn At The Movies And More
Box Office Results - Challengers (15 million)
#2 – Unsung Hero (8 million)
#3 - Godzilla - Kong (7 million)
New This Week – The Fall Guy / I Saw The TV Glow / Star Wars Episode 1 (Jar Jar Binks)
Again? - A live-action TV series based on Scooby-Doo is in the works at Netflix
Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams - Are both interested in working on a sequel to Mean Girls.
Nicole Kidman - Received the AFI Life Achievement Award this week in Hollywood.
My Country Music Memory Lane - (link)
Also - 50 Most Important Country Songs 1980 – Today #33 (LINK)
New Lee Brice tonight!
For Keep It or Kick It tonight, I have a new song from Lee Brice with Hailey Whitters & Nate Smith called "Drinking Buddies". We have been playing it for you all day, but tonight on the New @ 9 I need your votes to tell me if WQMX should keep the song or kick it out into the garbage.
You will have until 9:45 to vote after you hear the song in its entirety, and I will then share the results at about 9:50 tonight.
You can text me on the Toth Buick GMC Text line or give me a call at 330-370-2000 in order to vote. This is another great way to make your voice heard on the station that is LIVE & LOCAL for you!