Things I can't tell you on the radio!
Is it just me or does everyone think what goes on behind the scenes is usually more exciting than general release?
I am a radio announcer and I swear the scandalous, slanderous character assasinations that take place when the microphones are off, are absolutely ALWAYS more compelling than the on air banter.
If you're a regular MIX FM listener though, there's something I want to tell you.
A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article for the daily and later read it on air. It was a general rant about disappointment...and happened to include my general impoverishment (compared with the British Royal family) and the
fact that during my holidays I had been to a Paul Kelly concert in the Hunter Valley.
A couple of days later a woman from Maroochydore wrote to the paper, claiming that I was a
fraud of some sort, always going on about being poor when I was clearly a well heeled media magnate.
I loved it, mostly because I know how close we come to missing our enormous mortgage payments every fortnight. My boss was less excited by the letter, and actually said I should stop talking about ritzy things, such as Paul Kelly concerts.
For the record, I had a lovely time in the Hunter Valley, for two nights (woohoo...very ritzy)!
It was my Christmas gift/thank you present from my beautiful precious Godson Bill (pictured above)...who stays with us for a couple of nights every fortnight when his mother Margaret (John's sister) is away working (part time Qantas flight attendant - usually does a Singapore Sling every couple of weeks).
Anyway...I'm not really sure why I wanted you to know that. I just did. Because if I ever get to do something exciting in the future, you won't be able to hear about it on air.
Anyway, here's also a picture of Johnny and me at the concert. See, I told you we had a good time!
Love me
2 Comments:
Caroline, in our household we saw this letter and were quite hurt for you, because we know you are a lovely, genuine down to earth person who works very hard to give family, friends and charities the best she can. I recall the dinner at the Palazzo Vercasci that you and John won and how you did not want to go over the $200. Us Commoners identify with that and would know in an instant if you were fake. So YOU GO GIRL (but go on a budget!) P.s. The Photo of your Godson appears on the page but not the other one.
Hugs xox
Caroline, I read the letter but did not actually hear your comments. I remember thinking & reflecting on all the stuff you do on & for the people of the Sunshine Coast, then deciding that with the schedule you keep & the distances you travel to keep the commitments that you (& your household) graciously lend your time & energy to, it was no wonder your household sometimes struggled financially. Don't we all from time to time? We mostly all live within a budget, no matter what our income, & all struggle to make ends meet. Ignore the bitter & twisted few that have little else to do but complain and please keep on doing what you do so well. In my household, you are Number 1 & we certainly appreciate all that you do. Hugs to you & your family.
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