My First Post!
28 August 2008 | By mikearlo-wafx in UncategorizedHi Gang Arlo here with my first entry in the new blog. I really wasn’t to sure what to write about until I had a chat with our Program Director ( Mike Beck ) His idea was for me to write about whatever random thoughts popped into my head. After he realized who’s thought process he was talking about we had a good laugh. His next suggestion was that I write about my trip to Richmond for the NASCAR race. With everything that’s been said, and written about the finish of the race I believe it will go down as one of the major moments of this season. I thought it was a testament to Virginia’s race fans that Richmond added 7,000 seats last year, and not only sold all the tickets, but people showed up in spite of $3.50 a gallon gas. They also scored the highest TV ratings for a Richmond Spring race. I had a major Homer Simpson moment during Driver introductions. Some background is in order, last year Richmond International removed 4,000 seats that they labeled “restricted, or obstructed view”, and built a huge new 11,000 seat front stretch grandstand for a net gain of 7,000 seats. Last fall I looked in vain for those missing seats, and just couldn’t find them. This year I was laughing at the crowd reaction to certain drivers as they circled the track, until they entered turn 3, that’s when I let out a big “Doooaaah”. All the seats in the lower level between turn 3, and 4 have been removed. If comedian Bill Engvall had been sitting in our section I would have been handed “my sign” for sure. I still don’t know how I missed them. But did I call my friend Aimee Turner the track’s Public Relations Director, and just ask ? Nooooo! Well there’s always next time. By the way I’m typing this on my new laptop computer. Who would have thunk it, me knee deep in the wonderful world of Wi-Fi. It would be almost tempting to drag out that line about “Teaching old dogs” , but we’re not gonna go there. Till next time “Bye-Cycle” Make it a great day” ( arf arf ). :- ) Arlo
02 September 2008 | GZ Said:
Going to be an interesting time. Everything is a little different, even the website.
Good luck! One question, think anyone will request the beatles today?
02 September 2008 | Bill Said:
Good moring, Arlo,
You have got to be the hardest working man in radio. I’ve been gone for a week and came back to you being on days. What happened ?
Well William in all the surveys our listeners kept asking for a wider varity of Classic Hits, and more music with less talk in the morning. Thanks for the comments, and welcome back.
02 September 2008 | Mike Said:
Hello Mike,
I’ve been listening to you on the radio since 1975. I don’t know what happened to the Fox but I’m glad you and the music are still here…
Mike N.N. VA.
02 September 2008 | JOHN Said:
Been listening to you for 30 years. Glad you are still on, keep on rocking. Thanks Mike
02 September 2008 | Bob Said:
Hey Arlo, I like the new format, I kinda thought you might be moving to mornings with the teaser over the weekend.
02 September 2008 | Leslie Said:
Glad you are doing the morning show! Also, very glad that more classic hits have been added to the program list! Good luck with the new format!
03 September 2008 | Michelle Said:
Good luck with the “new” FOX!!!
03 September 2008 | Cuz'n Reta Said:
Love waking up with you
by streaming you in here in NC!!!! Love the new format. Keep on Rocking! Tell the Mrs. I said “Hey”!
03 September 2008 | Josh Said:
Hi Mike, Real glad you are still with us, I like the fact we get MORE music now!!!
03 September 2008 | Beagle Said:
I think you outta be on the air 24/7. Your the best DJ in town for years now. Hell, just say it……Arlo’s radio 106.9 The Fox
04 September 2008 | Joe Said:
Man am I glad you took over the morning show. Now I can finally tune in to the Fox during my morning commute and hear Music!
08 September 2008 | Lori Said:
Finally, music on the radio in the morning — who would have thunk it?! Glad to hear your voice and the music!! Welcome to mornings!
09 September 2008 | Bill Said:
Good morinig, Arlo,
I asked a question on 2 Sept but my mail went down and I didn’t get your answer. Also, I just want to say that the new music format is awesome!! The variety is great and I wish I could pick you up on my computer, but alas, I’m monitored.
I do miss the National Anthem in the morning. It was refreshing after 9-11 to start my day with hearig it. Being a retired member of the military and knowing your affinity towards our armed forces I find the Anthem upfting and patriotic. Thank you Mike, for great music and entertainment.
Thanks Bill, and we are playing the National Anthem each morning around 6 a.m. now.
09 September 2008 | Jay Crum Said:
Some of us remember listening to Arlo in the morning some time ago.I am glad that you have changed format. Listenting to DJ’s talk to each other is not what I listen to the radio for.you can get plenty of that from mancow and those two idiots in the aftwernoon on 96. Thanks Again!!!!!
Hi Jay thanks so much for taking the time to drop me a line. Glad you’re enjoying the change. Well gotta get back to work, thanks again, and “Make it a great day. Mike Arlo
16 September 2008 | Kenny W. Said:
I have listen to “the fox” since the late 1980s. It was after a trip to Coralla N.C. and a friend told me about your station. You played great music back then and I would listen on the way to and from work on my car radio.
Recently I took you guys & girls off of the radio button and programed another station in your place. Now that Arlo is on in the morning I have put you back on my radio. What a great show.
Thanks,
Kenny
19 September 2008 | karen Said:
Hi Arlo, I was surprised to hear you in the morning. I had stopped listening to the fox because there was so little music. I listened for the whole hour today on the way to work. Thanks for the big variety also.
23 September 2008 | Tim H.(N C listener) Said:
Glad of the morning change, hard to turn away from the Fox.
thanks from eastern nc,
tim
29 September 2008 | Neenah Said:
I am totally in agreement with Karen…I never heard any music on my way to work…just talk, talk, talk so I got to where I didn’t even turn the radio on; on my way home best music ever. So now I am enjoying music on the way to work. Wholeheartedly agree with the changes….it was a long time coming.
30 September 2008 | dave jones Said:
GLAD TO HEAR MORE MUSIC IN THE MORNING ON THE FOX. GLAD ITS YOU BEHIND THE MICROPHONE ARLO. YOU ARE FUNNY AS WELL AS INFORMATIVE. DAVE FROM GLOUCESTER.
11 October 2008 | Richard(not Starkey!) priester Said:
Hello Mike! Love the new changes at the fox. We listen every day from the Red Cross. Please continue playing different cuts, the deeper the better. May be you could put in a good word in for us with the “count” about giving blood!! Thanks for the tunes and smiles, Rich.
12 November 2008 | Charlie Said:
Hey Arlo,
I just started listening to you again after about a 9 year hiatus. I moved to JAX FL from Newport News in 99. After getting disgusted with the morning listening venues available here I started thinking about who I enjoyed listening to over the years and you immediately came to mind. So… now I listen to you on line in my office every morning. I know you haven’t been gone.. but welcome back anyway.
Charlie
18 November 2008 | Chris Woodroof Said:
I have listened to The Fox for years while vacationing on the Bay, but now I can listen on line here in Bedford, Va. Your morning show is great with all the classics plus deep cuts you play. Being able to listen on the beach and listen in the mountains, what could be better!! Keep up the good work.
Chris
27 November 2008 | Dave Said:
Arlo, thanks for continuing the tradition of “Alice’s Restaurant” on Thanksgiving. I called my brother in Kentucky to remind him to listen. Keep up the good job in the morning, my commute on days (7 am -7pm) is rocking now. If anybody had any doubts before, you are definitely “da man.”
Rock On
Dave in Hampton