Mortimer flies away

Turns out Clifford the eagle wasn't even named Clifford! It was some sort of mix-up as the "Hope for Wildlife Society" has a bobcat named Clifford. Rick suggested we call the eagle "Mortimer", so there you go! Great picture on the front of the Chronicle-Herald today with Hope Swinimer. You can check out their website at: http://www.hopeforwildlife.net/ They have some neat events coming up, so check it out!

Hey, I want to wish Peter Duffy a very happy birthday today! On the opposite end of the spectrum, it's also my niece's birthday in Ontario. Happy Birthday Brooklyn! She's 3 years old today and I must say, the cutest kid in the world!

I'm certainly looking forward to Monday, when Pam Williams will release her decision about the 15-year old gir and the 16-year old girl involved in the beating of the women with the metal table legs. Rick has warned that Judge Pam Williams will face the full wrath of the Hotline audience if the girls are allowed to walk. I nearly cried listening to Rick reading the woman's victim impact statement. Will a long stay at Waterville rehabilitate these girls? I doubt it, that's the sad part - these girls are done. If they do manage to turn their lives around, it will be a miracle.

Hey, did you hear Bill Estabrooks slam his colleague Leonard Preyra today? Bill covered up for it pretty well though, but it was hilarious. Bill was talking about the very concilliatory relationship he had with John Hamm and with Jane Purves and admitted to missing working with Jane Purves. The only issue? Leonard, his fellow NDP-er, took her seat! Oops!! I have to give Bill props for a line that could go in for Sarcastic Line of the Week, when he said "I know Rodney MacDonald is a regular on your show". Very dry, Bill and well delivered.

This tax on funeral thing is something that comes up every now and again. It's one final slap in the face, isn't it? Your loved one dies and you're paying hundreds of dollars in tax on top of the funeral costs. Unreal!

Well, it was a fun show today, thank you so much for your calls!

Talk to you tomorrow!

Cheers,

Amber