Local Radio. #Fracking calls?

Hard to compete with shows like WDEV has...
in the category of
Vermont local Radio,
Mark's show is one of my favorites.
He certainly has a liberal mindset and proudly declares his viewpoints.
Likewise, he is tough and complementary with his Comrades and opposing thinkers alike.

The gaz group posted an opportunity to call into the Gov, who has been a big gaz pipeline supporter.

Please be respectful if you choose to call...
likewise if you want to listen, look for WDEV, Waterbury...should be able tp stream it.


Spread the word. You have another chance to let him know in case he forgot. You should make an informed statement before you ask your question. Try to word your questions well.

Friday April 25 10:10 AM Eastern Daylight saving time The Mark Johnson Show WDEV Radio 550 AM Waterbury
96.1 FM Warren

Call in: 877-291-8255 or send comments/questions mark@gmavt.net


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Woodchuck Day

Woodchuck Day


They're called woodchucks
In the North Country,
No less like Hogs,
Than their southern cousins.

The day when Punxsutawney Phil is dragged from his nest,
The Vermont Woodchuck sleeps in frozen splendor.

Shadow or not,
Sunshine or clouds,
Woodchucks don't care,
Below the ground's hard frost,
Or in the hollow of a giant tree,
Or under a building in a nest made of leaves.

We know winter drags in the North Country Style,
Six weeks we'd be happy,
If the ground is bare and no piles,
Of snow, ice and gravel,
Sticks, bark and dirt.

The Woodchuck,
He says,
The spring will come when it's ready,
My friend,
Now back to my nest,
See you in 10 (weeks)

P.S., forgot about the official Vermont Woodchuck day greeting,
Reminded by Kia Comeau on WDEV FM that when greeted with
"Happy Woodchuck Day," The proper response is "Bug off!"
From Saturday am show
Music to go to the dump by...meg

Happy Woodchuck's Day from sunny cold Vermont

Happy Woodchuck's Day in Vermont.

Herrad was kind to ask about this fun holiday, February 2nd.
PETA wants a mechanical ground hog (pennsylvania style) instead of the traditional ceremony. The ground hog may get a little snappy but he by and large has a better life than being roadkill, or eagle treats. Here is my explanation of the two closely related but dissimilar holidays, a cultural event no matter what you call it.


February 2nd. Ground Hogs (big rodents) in Pennsylvania predict the weather. When the ground hog sees his shadow and goes back into the hole (sunny day), 6 more weeks of winter. If he does not see
his shadow  (overcast day), then it would be an early spring. A local radio station WDEV Waterbury Vermont adopted woodchuck day since Vermont always has more than 6 weeks of winter on Feb 2nd. The WDEV broadcast explains the woodchuck greeting. When you say happy woodchuck's day, the appropriate local response is "Bug off!" Just to show the extreme of winter cabin fever this far north.

So Happy Woodchuck Day to you and I won't be offended if someone comments, Bug Off!



I'll use this as my post.

Thanks for asking...