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I am an amateur radio operator and my callsign is: KC4URW. So far, I have worked 88 countries. I was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. I go back every chance I get for the three most important staples of life: Philly Cheese Steaks, TastyKakes, and Philly soft pretzels.
Here are some links you hams might find of interest.
The QRZ online callsign lookup.
NASA on the web.
KA9FOX the best contest site I've found.
Here's a link to the Lakeway Amateur Radio Club page.
I have been to Walt Disney World more than 25 times. My most recent trip was February 2003. Mission Space is the next attraction that I want to see.
I have been to see two space shuttle launches. One during the day, and one at night. I have a great video of that night launch. I am trying to find a way to upload it. So far it is an EXTREEMLY large file. Once I get the size problem solved, I am going to have it available for viewing.
Click here for one of the funniest wav files I've ever heard.
1998
I had a ticket to a hockey game where I got to see the Philadelphia Flyers play the Carolina Hurricanes. The Flyers won 3 - 1.
I had a ticket to the Late Show with David Letterman. I waited years to see Letterman and on December 30 I got my chance!
I also had a ticket to see the Philadephia Eagles play the New York Giants on December 27. The Eagles lost 20 - 10.
1999
I saw KISS on January 2, 1999. What a way to ring in the new year. (literally as well as figuratively)
I went to see WCW Monday Nitro on January 11. Seeing wrestling in person, especially Nitro, is wild!
I got to see the Flyers play the Nashville Predators on April 1.
I vacationed in Las Vegas from September 12 thru 19. I got a great price via priceline .
Most travel agents I tried wanted $1k or more for this trip. Priceline got me airfare for $200 and a hotel for $50/night. Not bad.
I stayed at the Days Inn Downtown off Freemont Street. I saw Siegfred and Roy, Comedy Max, Dennis Miller, and Steve Wyrick.
I also went to Hoover Dam and took the Hard Hat tour. It's $25, but well worth the money. I even took a trip to Laughlin, NV and gambled there.
Y2K
Even more news in the life of Bob. I am starting 2k off right!
I went to see the Flyers play the Atlanta Thrashers, in Atlanta , on April 4. What an ediface. The folks that designed the Phillips arena should be proud. The Flyers defeated the Thrashers 5 - 3.
And yes, in case you're wondering, I did, indeed, have tickets to see KISS in concert here in Knoxville on April 30. That was, I thought, my last KISS concert ever.
On May 28, I went to my second NASCAR race in Charlotte, NC.
On September 11, I left on a four day cruise to the Bahamas. I sailed on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. I left from Miami and got to see Nassau, Cococay and Key West. I had never been to any of these places, so I really looked forward to this trip. For a review of this cruise, go here.
I traveled to Nashville on December 12 to see the Flyers play the Predators again. This game ended in a 2 - 2 tie.
Y2K ended on a sad note with the passing of my mother on Dec. 28.
Y2K+1
A new year and more excitement in the life of Bob.
On February 18, I traveled to Hotlanta for my very first KISS Konvention. I got to see Love Gun a KISS tribute band and the Demon from WCW.
On March 12, I got to see WCW Monday Nitro and TBS Thunder taped at the Civic Coleseum. As you well know, this was one of the last broadcasts of WCW on TNT and TBS.
On March 31, I went to Nashville to see the Predators play the Minnesota Wild. The Pretators won 4 - 1.
In September, I went to Disney again. I stayed at the All Star Sports Resort from Sept. 9 - 15. I headed over to Universal Studios also. For a review of this trip, go here.
On October 20, I got to see James Brown at Sam's Club in Tunica, Mississippi. I've always wanted to see James. He did a 2.5 hour concert with no opener. What a great show. See, and you folks thought all I listened to was KISS :).
On December 23rd I went to see the Atlanta Falcons play the Buffalo Bills. The Falcons won with a field goal with three seconds left. Final score: 33 - 30.
2002
Another year starts. This one's going to be good.
The weekend of February 18. I went back to Tunica for some gambling pleasure.
On February 28th I got to see David Cooperfield. This was a very good show.
On Friday April 19, I got to see Gallagher. He really puts on a fun and messy show and I have the shirt to prove it.
On Memorial Day weekend, I went back to Tunica for more gambling.
The weekend of July 26th <my birthday> I went to see the Braves play the Phillies.
On Saturday, the Phillies lost 5 - 3. On Sunday the Phillies won 7 - 1. I also went to Six Flags Whitewater and Six Flags.
From Sept. 8 - 14 I went to Vegas. I got a room at the Westward Ho, a rental car and rountrip airfare from Nashville for $598. I saw the Blue Man Group, and George Carlin. I also got to play some golf. For a review of this trip, go here.
In October, I went to printer repair training in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Now, here's an interesting story. I stayed with my sister (she lives in Lansdale, PA), went to see TWO Flyers games, went to Pat's steaks and bought a MESS of tastykakes, liverwurst and scrapple. I even went to Atlantic City for some more gambling.
On December 9th, I went to WWE Monday Night Raw. This was live from Knoxville!
And I bought myself an early Christmas Present. On Feb 16, I will be going to the Daytona 500. Look for more info on this trip soon.
2003
Ah, yes, just what everyone needs: More info on the life of Bob.
On January 20, I went to Atlanta to be in the audience of Talk Back Live.
On February 14 (Valentine's day) I went to the Daytona 500 for the first time and WDW again!
I visited the Animal Kingdom (ate breakfast at Donald's Breakfastaurs) and then spent the rest of the day at EPCOT.
I had a sign that says, "Finally Bob's on Fox" that I am brought to the race, but alas I didn't get on TV
On March 8, I had front row tickets to the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus.
On March 20, I had a second row seat for Gallagher. Yes, I plan on getting messy again.
On March 25, I had a ticket to see the Flyers play the Predators in Nashville. This game ended in a 1 - 1 tie.
On April 18 thru the 20th, I went to Atlanta again to see the Phillies play the Braves. The Phillies lost two of the three games. I did get a GREAT hotel rate through hotwire. $29 a night at a Homestead Suite near Perimeter mall.
I went to Philly again over the July 4th holiday. Yes, I went to Atlantic City. No, I didn't win, this time.
I traveled to Cincinnati over the Labor day weekend. I went to the Argosy Casino and WON $300 at craps (woo hoo!), Paramount Kings Island, and the Zoo.
I attended two (yes, I said TWO) KISS concerts in eight days recently. I went to Atlanta on Sept 14th then Nashville on the 22nd. On December 10, I went to my third (yes, I said THIRD!) KISS concert. This one was in Knoxville. Once again KISS made my night.
On December 8 I started a new job. I'm still doing the same thing I was, but with a new company. This one's going to send me to Colorado to get trained to fix Sun Solaris machines. Who said my life's boring?
Speaking of Colorado: I went to Colorado Springs from Dec 28 - Jan 2nd.
2004
Well, the year started out with a gambling junket to Cripple Creek, CO on Jan 1. This is a very nice town that has great casinos. I won again, hitting a flush, straight and three of a kind on Bronco Billy's three card poker table. I even played a little Texas Hold'em. Won there too. What a way to start the year.
On Jan 26th I went to Broomfield, CO. Broomfield is north of Denver. On Friday January 30, the class let out early enough for me to do a little site seeing. I went to Golden, which is the headquarters of Coors Beer. They have a very nice tour of the plant (FREE BEER included). I bought a coffee cup and a Beer mug. I also went to Coors Field where the Rockies play. I was too late for the tour there. After these visits, I traveled to Black Hawk which, in case you're wondering, is another city with gambling (I know, imagine that). I won a whole $5 at Fitzgeralds and, the people there are just plain RUDE. Anyhow after another week in Colorado, I headed home on January 31st and somehow US Air lost my bag between Charlotte and Knoxville. I did get it back Sunday.
On President's day weekend, I went to Atlanta for a KISS Konvention. There were several tribute bands and I had a great time.
From July 2nd thru the 5th, I went back to Philly! More food, fireworks, family and fun. I went to the new Borgata Casino and played Texas Hold'em. Winning (WOO HOO!) almost $80. Left there and went to Harrah's and played craps winning again (WOO HOO *2). After all was said and done after starting with $100 I ended up with $220. A good day to say the least.
On January 16, I went to Nashville to see Michael Winslow. He's the guy from the Police Academy movies that does all the sound effects. It was a very funny show.
From Sept 11 thru 18, I vacationed at Myrtle Beach, SC. If you remember, I was supposed to go last year. I didn't get to go due to my job situation. I stayed at the Holiday South Motel and played two rounds of golf.
I also went on a gambling cruise aboard the Southern Elegance. Started with $60 and ended up with $236 WOO HOO!
I also
frequented a bar at Broadway at the Beach called "Crockadile Rocks, Dueling Pianos." I went there four out of
the seven
nights. Much fun was had.
2005
Well, what does this year hold for Bob? Let's look and see.
I have a trip planned for Hotlanta on Memorial Day weekend to see the Phillies play the Braves. I got a great room, again,
from hotwire.com. I am staying at the Marietta Conference Center and Resort.
This is a 4.5 star hotel and the cost was $71.95.
The Atlanta trip went well. On Saturday, the Phillies beat the Braves 12 - 5. This was an ugly game if you're a Braves fan.
On Sunday, the Phillies lost in the rain. I found a great website Atlanta Bar
Games that lists all the bars in Atlanta that host texas hold'em free rolls. I played twice ending up ninth on Saturday
night.
On Forth of July weekend and Labor Day weekend I went to the Belterra casino. First time I won (WOO HOO!), second time I got
my booty kicked (BOO!).
I haven't made any other plans, because I need to replace the siding over the garage, but you never know.
Keep watching this space!
2006
Here's what I did this year:
A Flyers game in March - they lost to the Predators (BOOOO!)
A Flyers game in April - they BEAT the Thrashers (YEA!)
I went to Vegas in October as planned. I had a great time.
2007
On March 4, I saw the Blue Man Group in Knoxville. Go see this show! They are fantastic.
From June 30 - July 4 I went to Philadelphia again. Played Hold'em at the Borgotta, which is a really nice casino,
and won $300. Also did the tourist thing which I hadn't done in a while.
From Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 I went back to WDW. I stayed at the All Star Movies. I ate at the Crystal Palace character dinner with Tigger my first night.
I did the backstage safari tour and MNSSHP. I also went to SeaWorld.
2008
On March 1 I saw the Blue Man Group here in Knoxville again. This time I took my nephew. Yes, they are that good.
By this time last year I already knew where I was going for vacation. I was going to Disney World. Now, I have no idea. Here's what I want to do:
Disney again. A Disney Cruise. Myrtle Beach for the golf and Vegas. I just can't decide.
2009
So, you were wondering what happened to Bob in 2009? Here's the story and it has nothing to do with a lovely lady or her girls.
In May I went to Vegas and stayed at the Sahara hotel. This place is nice and on the monorail. I bought my ticket online, but there is a vending machine at the entrance if you want
to buy one. I saw Carrot Top, Penn and Teller, Terry Fator and KA. I won two Texas Hold'em poker tournements at the Tuscany casino.
And again in October on the 28th, I went to see KISS in Nashville. Oh, yea! Who would have thunk it? (grin)
In November I was informed that I would be deployed by my company to Iraq so, with that in mind, I had to get my mouse on just one more time. I went to WDW again, yes again!
I stayed at the Port Orleans Riverside resort. I decided to upgrade myself to a moderate. Booking this at the last minute, Ric from TheMouseForLess
got me a FABULOUS deal.
Needless to say, I had a fantastic time.
On December 1, I headed for another trip to the sand. This could be an extended stay.
2010
So, another year comes and here I am in Iraq to celebrate. Well, if you call being in Iraq celebrating. Theoretically, potentially, I should be here through the middle of August. If all goes well,
I may be here until August of 2011.
Well, big plans for vacation this year. Nice France on the Riviera. Something and some place, I never thought I'd go. Plans so far:
Tour of Nice, Trip to Monte Carlo, Trip to Paris and tour, Disneyland Paris AKA Euro Disney. Now, did you think I'd go all the way to France and NOT visit Disneyland?
If you really want to be scared... Here's a picture of me.
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