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From: Pamela Carlson: Yeah BABY!!!! After several years of missing you on the radio, I was esctatic when I went up the dial (which I never do) and came across a familiar voice on 106.1. I thought I must be hearing things at first. But then I realized that it was my old friend Mr. Moby. I now enjoy my 1 and a half commute every morning. I am so glad to hear you on the radio. YEAH BABY!!!   Moby's Response: Hey Pamela, Well, how cool is that. I'm thrilled that you found us today. Would you do me the favor of telling your friends & family to also go "up the dial" and discover a friend that was to country for the "Biggest City in the South" down the dial. I'm at home again, and everybody is invited to the party. We're having a really good time. Don't keep us a secret. OK? Yeah baby, MOBY

From: Tim Vincent Dear Moby my Father listened to your show a few years ago when you were on here in Louisville, he was an avid listener and i believe it made his day. since that time my father has passed away from a cancer that started in his esophagus.but now that i have found that you are back on the air here in Louisville on the eagle im carrying on what he started. And truly it makes my day start off right. i have a small request if you would please thursday or friday between 730 and 8 am please play a song for me to my sweetheart who i met thru work even though we have only been together for a little over a month i truly believe she was heaven sent. would you please play Tracy Byrd's keeper of the stars for Laura! and to our troops a very big God Bless and hurry home . thanks so much for just being you. Welcome Back to Louisville and a big Yeahhhhhhhhh babbbbbbbbbby !! for you. Moby's Response Hello Terry, Welcome back to the radio family. We've all missed you, and I'm sorry to hear about your dad. What d'ya want to bet your daddy and papa Moby have coffe together and listen in Heaven every morning? No, I guess that's sort of silly, with all the great country stars already up there, they got a pretty good house band, and don't need the radio anymore. That sort of paints a pretty picture, doesn't it? Good luck to you and Laura. It's bedtime for your old pal. Yeah baby, MOBY

From:  Chris Eure Dear Moby, This morning you read a police officer's response to the golden box story you did yesterday. Tears came to my eyes as I listened and afterward I called you and told you that you had done it again.   Moby, I have been a Paramedic for almost 20 years. In that time I am proud to say I have shed many tears in the line of duty.   I cried with a new mom when I delivered her first child and it was my first time too. I cried for the infant thrown from a minivan that wasnt in a carseat and I couldnt save. I also cried for her mom who will have to live with that decision to hold her in her arms for the rest of her life.   My eyes filled with tears of anger for the father who bounced his son of the block walls of an apartment. The tears that hurt the most were those I shed when my baby sister begged me to bring back her husband whose body had been found in the woods dead of an apparent heart attack while providing food for his family. Mr. Moby, as public servants we are called upon to deal with things the general public can't even to begin to imagine. Crying is one of the few releases we have. I gave up my full time job as a Paramedic 2 years ago because, after becoming a husband and a father I found it even harder to deal with the calling of my profession. Now I am home every night, and on weekends. That doesnt mean I have completely turned my back on the job. Now I sit on the sidelines and cheer on those who keep up the good fight, and pray that God will give them strength, and a never ending supply of tears. God Bless you Moby for the work you do and God Bless those who keep us safe.   Moby's Response God love you, Chris. Like you, most of us cheer from the sidelines for these heroes that continue to fight the good fight for public safety. Also, like you, there's no way I could handle it. There's a special place in Heaven for those that can. Thank you for listening. Yeah baby, MOBY

From Barbra Moby, I heard you make the comment this morning that men have more heart attacks than women because of the stress they carry within.  The fact is that women have more heart attacks than men.  In fact heart disease is the number one killer of women.  This common misconception is part of the reason so many women die of heart disease.  most medical research is done on men and the medical issues of women are not addressed properly.  Men do have more strokes but women have a hirer rate of heart disease.  I just thought you would like to know.  Thank you for always wishing your listeners the best and thank you for the smiles every morning.  YEAH BABY! Moby's Response Well, Barbara, it looks to me like I owe you an apology, and the audience a little education. I did some research, (results below) and although I'm sure it doesn't surprise you, I found out you were right on the money. I'll correct myself tomorrow morning. Thank you for pointing out my mistake. (Have I ever been married to you?)

From: Deb Stickler I am tickled pink that we have you back in Louisville. I listen to you as I make my rounds taking the kids to school.  We're having some problems picking up station(The Eagle) at house without the tinfoil on the antenna, holding the radio in my hand and standing on one leg.  So I drive a couple extra miles and sit in the car drinking coffee from 7-10 AM.  You could cause a person to loose a crop not to mention not getting housework done.   I love you Peaches.  Yeaaaaaaaaah  Baaaaaaaaaaaaaby!!!!!!     Countrymomma  from Louisville    Deb Stickler     Moby's Response Well, Deb, I'm "tickled pink" to be back on the radio up there. Please tell your friends and family that the Moby in the Morning radio family has reassembled, and that the assembly is held every day on Eagle 104.3 I'm sorry that the signal isn't as strong as we'd all like for it to be, and i'm grateful that you go through so many changes to be able to listen. I have to tell you before I close thta you made me laugh with your email. Not that the situation is a funny one, but the way you told it sure was. Yeah baby, MOBY

From: Donna Hello Moby,     Just want to let you know how much I enjoy your show every morning. Thank you so very much for your sincere support and love of our Military men and women, for Law Enforcement and for God and our great country!     I have strong ties to all of the above. I have a son who is a Deputy Sheriff, a son in the Air Force and a brother in the Army. I was a military brat growing up as my father was also in the Army. I've lived through many conflicts. My father in Vietnam and Korea and my brother in Desert Storm, Somalia, Korea and Iraq. Keep on praying and plugging for all of our Military and Law Enforcement. They desperately need all of the prayer and support we can give them every day. God Bless you Moby for your love and support and God Bless America! Yeah Baby! Donna Moby's Response Dear Donna, It's an honor to support those that fight for saftey, and the protection of me & my family. This has been my position since I can remember. I do want them all home as quickly as possible, but I want them home with dignity. Their heads held high confidant that they left the  heat and desolation of the middle east with a fine job well-done. Yeah baby, MOBY

From: Sgt. William E. Kemp           USMC           Desert Storm 1991   Moby, My husband was recalled in 1991 for Desert Storm. While he was taking refresher training he wrote this.... Family of War When you hear the word family you think of Mom, Dad, just blood relatives. The people you grew up with, grew to know and love. People you can always depend on in the time of need.   There's another family some fail to realize "The Family of War" The brothers and sisters that stand side by side, a common cause, devotion and dedication, the love for their country and for freedom is what brought them together. But on the battle field they don't fight for those things. They fight for each other. For their brother and sisters, the family of war. The devotion and dedication turns toward each other. They depend on each other for survival. In many cases the family of war are even closer then the blood relative. they are part of you, an extension of your body. The watchful eye so you may rest, the one to carry you if you can not walk, the one who risks his own life so you may live. Once again the Family of War has been called upon. To fight for a cause, if for nothing else, they fight for each other. To be a part of this family makes me proud, proud to be an American and part of The Family of War. Sgt. William E. Kemp USMC Desert Storm 1991 Maybe if some people could hear how the Men and Women fighting for us feel people would come to realize they are dishonoring them when they go out and protest. I know FREEDOM of SPEECH. But who gives them that freedom??   Moby's Response: Just wonderful!!!! Yeah baby, MOBY

From: Chuck Stephens Mr. Moby,   Thank you for your reply to my e-mail.  I know I have family and friends that are now tuning you in the Warner Robins/Jeffersonville area.  For your patronage, beliefs in Lord and being a true American I hope your word and message spreads like wild fire through our country.  I was raised the old school way of yes sir, no sir, yes mam and no mam and the problem with America today is we are getting away from the things that have made our country great.  I grew up saying the Lords Prayer and The Pledge of Allegiance in school and my church is teaching my 5 year old these same great values.  To the people who live here in America and think America is wrong for what we are doing over seas, I wish they would stop and think of how life might be if we were not doing what we are doing over seas.  To the people who think America is not the greatest country to live in, MOVE.  Go to Russia, Iraq or any other country, if you do not like it here leave.  Moby I have recently turned my life over to the Lord and I look at things in a better light now than I did before.  I try to find good in all things and all people but unfortunately there is a lot of bad in the world including the country in which we live.  It is up to all Americans who believe in life liberty and the pursuit of happiness to stand up and be counted, put discipline back in the home, put it back in the school but above all put GOD back in everything.  God gave everything so we can live and spread his word and his message.  Spread the word, share and care for one another and let us get our country back on track.  Thank you for your time, your giving, sharing and caring and may God Bless you and yours.    Thank you  Chuck Stephens   Moby's Response: Chuck, To quote one of our regular listeners from the morning show, "You da man!!" It pleases me to no end to get an email like yours. Thank you for it. God bless you & your fmaily, and above all, God bless America. Yerah baby, MOBY

From Tina McKee Dear Moby,   I am saddened and sickened to see not only Cindy Sheehan's behavior, but also for the extreme reactions that have been displayed by so many of our fellow Americans.  After hearing your mention of Ms. Sheehan on the show this morning, I scanned through some articles that have been written and was dismayed to see Ms. Sheehan referred to as a "Rosa Parks", a "Terry Schiavo reincarnated", and so many other ridiculous titles that I cannot mention.  This woman is being labeled a martyr, and the true hero in all of this was her son.  He served proudly, and might I add, VOLUNTARILY for his country in the highest means possible...he gave his young life.   As a mother of a beautiful, intelligent and strong son who is about to turn 18, I can assure you that I do not want his life to end in the near future.  However, I would proudly send my son to serve his country KNOWING that his tour could end in death.  This country was built on men who would sacrifice anything to protect and promote the American way of life, which includes following the orders handed down from the President Of The United States.  THAT, Moby, is who and what I raised my son to be....AN AMERICAN.  If my son were to die in service to his country, I would not feel it would be my right and privilege to demand a private meeting with the leader of this great country. Furthermore, I would not tarnish my son's memory by making a spectacle of myself to the point of losing my marriage and being unavailable for my mother's health concerns.    In closing, I can sympathize with her loss, but in all honesty, was she unaware that her son was a soldier and that was by his own free will?  Too many people in this country see the Armed Forces as a means to earn college money for their children, rather than what they truly are....a highly trained group of military professionals whose job it is to protect this country.   Thanks, Moby, for taking a stand.   Tina McKee Palmyra, Indiana    Moby's Response: Tina, Thank you for writing. There have been some emails today that sympathized with Mrs. Sheehan' position.. I respectfully disagree with them, but in America we can all have and profess our opinions. The confusing thing to me is how angry they seem to get towards anyone with an opinion that doesn't agree with their own. It seems to me to be a closed minded position they take, and it makes me chuckle. That makes them even madder. All kinds of nuts in this fruit basket, huh? Yeah baby, MOBY

From: Van Helden I want to thank you for your support of all our troops for the efforts and sacrifices they make for all of us. While some of us maintained “a low profile” during our time in uniform due to the noise and actions of fellow Americans such as Jane Fonda, I am so elated that this generation of defenders of our freedoms are being recognized for their willingness to risk life and limb to insure a continued enjoyment of the freedoms so many take for granted. Whereas your support of our troops in uniform now is foremost, please remember those that preceded them in the never-ending quest to keep our flag flying over a free nation. Give a thumbs up to those driving down the road with the license plates displaying purple heart, disabled veteran, reserve or guard service, or retired military. Someone once hugged me after waiting behind my truck at a Wal-Mart because of my tag just to say thank you. It made all my years worth while. Keep up the good you do for all of us. Once again, Thank you. Van   Moby's Response: Dear Van Allow me to say thank you to you as well. I wasn't one who disrespected Viet Nam veterans, but I'd more than aware of the fact that many of you were disrespected, and even reviled by the very citizens whose freedoms you'd taken an oath to protect. So, I do acknowledge the existence of that hi-profile attitude a few decades ago, and join with you as we rise from the ashes of that blemish on our histroy to say a hearty thank you & a job well done. God bless America, MOBY

From Michael Nelms I have never listin to a great broadcasting station until i heard The Biggest Small Town In America Moby's Response God bless you, michael. Where are you? MOBY

From Shane: Moby, I was so glad to hear you on the air one morning. I’m Shane from Dawsonville, Ga.. I used to play battle of the sexes when you were with KICKS. I was undefeated by the chicks. HaHa. I now live in Dahlonega. I sure missed you when you left. You and I have allot in common on allot of views &  like you told Bob Barr when we don’t agree you’re ( Just wrong ) . lol  I’m not sure of what happened @ KICKS, I know they and 92.2 screwed you over. I could tell by the way things were going. I hope you have what you need and deserve in The Biggest Small Town In America. Best wishes,                                                                                                                          Shane .......... Yea Baby............................   Moby's Response: Pleasure to hear from you. Feel free to play Battle of the Sexes any time you get through. Yeah baby MOBY

From Zachary Moby - My brother and I would like to say the Pledge on your radio station one morning. How can we do this? Thanks, Zachary and Chandler   Moby's Response: Not a problem. I always have the Pledge on at about 6:20. He can either call before then, and I'll probably play it that morning, or he can call when he feels froggy, and I'll tape it for the next day. Deal? Yeah baby, MOBY By the way, where are you guys?   Zachary's Response: Moby - We live in Suwanee, Georgia. I am 8 years old and my brother, Chandler is 5. I'll call you Monday Morning. Yea Baby!!   Moby's Response:   Well Zachary , I really look forward to that call, buddy. Matter of fact, why don't we do 3 different versions? When you make your call, if Uncle Moby has time at all, I'll ask both of you to do it for us individually. Then I'll ask you to do it together. We've never done that before, and I bet you guys will be great. You know what? If we do that, and it goes well, it'll be the first three Pledges of the week. How does that sound too you? You boys practice, and I'll talk to you Monday morning. Yeah baby, Uncle Moby 888-MOBY-USA

From Larry Welch, Moby, I used to listen to you all the time when I lived in Jackson, Butts County, Ga.  Glad to hear you again.  I have retired from the Butts County Sheriff's Office where I was the Chief Deputy.  I now am an instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Ga.  If you ever plan on coming this way, please let me know and I will schedule a tour of the facility for you.  If you can, please give me 30 days notice.  We currently train 82 various federal law enforcement agencies.  It is a very interesting place. You have always been a big supporter of law enforcement and I appreciate you for that.  Larry Welch   Moby's Response Well, funny you should mention it, Larry. I'm heading that way the last weekend of this month. I'll be at one of your local car dealers on that Saturday, and broadcasting live from the beach that Monday. Hang near The Wave 104.1 for complete details. I'm glad to be back within range of your pointy ol' ears, cowboy. Yeah baby, MOBY

From Michael Renoylds MR. MOBY,   I LOVE YOUR SHOW. THE SOAP BOX IS MY FAVORITE PART. WITH 4 CHILDREN, 2 JOBS AND NOT A WHOLE LOT OF SLEEP IT IS VERY EASY FOR ME TO FIND A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY LIFE. THIS WEEKS SOAP BOXES HAVE PUT ME IN MY PLACE!! LOOK HOW LUCKY I REALLY AM!! I GET TO PUT MY CHILDREN TO BED, GET THEM DRESS AND ENJOY ALL THE LOUDNESS EACH DAY. OUR BRAVE TROOPS ARE MISSING OUT ON THAT, JUST TO KEEP ME FREE!! HOW AWESOME IS THAT! I HAVE NO REASON TO COMPLAIN ABOUT ANYTHING!! THANK YOU FOR OPENING MY EYES, AND GIVING ME A GOOD SWIFT KICK I NEEDED.   I HAVE FOWARDED YOU AN E-MAIL A GREAT FRIEND OF MINE SENT ME. GIVE IT TIME TO DOWN LOAD AND ENJOY. IF YOU CAN GET THRU THIS WITHOUT TEARS IN YOUR EYES ..SOMETHING IS WRONG.. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO TO KEEP OUR TROOPS MEMORIES ALIVE, MICHEL REYNOLDS COMMERCE GA   Moby's Response Dear Michel, Thank you so much for reaching out to me in this email. It's an honor to be the wake up service for you & your family. Give your children a kiss from their Uncle Moby, OK? The attachment you've sent is beautiful, and very moving. I've seen these pictures of our fighting forces many times, but I never get tired of looking at them again. Have a great weekend. Yeah baby, MOBY

From: Bolin Welcome back to Louisville! It has been years and you have been missed. My brother and I work together and after... what, about 10 years? We still "YEAH BABY! and WHAA DUE THREE FOUR" in fine Moby fashion. Love Ya and glad to have you back.   Moby's Response It seems to us like Louisville is welcoming us back with open arms. We're very excited about it, and tickled to death to add you guys to our growing little network. We've been having a great time with this show for a little over a year. I promise not to leave you fine folks again. Yeah baby, MOBY

From Loretta Loudermilk HI Moby, We live in Blud Ridge. Ga. and listen to WLSB in Copperhill, Tn. which is our neighboring town. I have been a faithful listener since the beginning of the Radio Station with Mr. Bob Schwabb.( I hope you got to meet him when you came recently to visit our station & do PICKIN IN THE PARK or when you came to Blue Ridge & did the show from Parris Pharmacy. ) Mr. Schwabb is a VERY SPECIAL person and we feel the loss that he reached retirement much too soon to suit us. Thank you for being a part of our mornings, keep it clean & continue your allowing us to talk about our love of God when we call in to your station. YEAH BABY, Loretta Loudermilk   Moby's Response Well, Loretta, I can't tell you it pleases me to see an email like yours first thing on a Friday morning. Please, pass on to your friends what you've told me, because you obviously understand what our little show is all about. Fear of God, love of country, respect for authority, dedication to our families & each other. Without all those things we'd be in deep and muddy water in our great country, now wouldn't we? Yeah baby & God bless you, Loretta. MOBY

From: Celeste Seagraves   MY NAME IS CELESTE AND I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO WNGC FOR MANY YEARS NOW BUT IT LOOKS TO ME LIKE THIS IS ENDING VERY SOON. I AM NOT HAPPY AT ALL WITH HOW YOU DO THINGS IN THE AM. THE MAIN THING YOU NEED TO GET RID OF IS THE STUPID SOAP BOX, IF I WANTED TO LISTEN TO A GOSPEL STATION I WOULD TURN IT TO ONE. EVERYONE AT MY WORK HATES THE STATION NOW THANKS TO YOU. MAYBE IT WOULDNT BE AS UNBEARABLE IF YOU WOULD JUST GET RID OF THE SOAP BOX. SORRY I AM SO MEAN ABOUT ALL OF THIS BUT YOU WOULD FEEL THE SAME WAY IF YOU LISTENED TO THE SAME RADION STATION EVERYDAY LIKE I HAVE THEN HAVE SOMEONE AS BORING AS YOU COME IN AND SCREW IT ALL UP. I AM SURE THE RATINGS WILL DROP DRASTICALLY. I KNOW I AM ONE LESS PERSON LISTENING NOW. THANKS ALOT.   Moby's Response   Hello Celeste, Isn't it ironic that your subject line said "Welcome". It could easily have said "Welcome...now leave" You need to know that I would have read and responded to your email even without that deception.   The content of the Soap Box isn't always religious in nature, but I am proud of the fact that we don't shy away from our faith. Tomorrow's for instance is relating to a story pertaining to our military. It's a compelling story of the Americans being the good guys.   Love of God, support of our fighting forces, respect for authority, love of family, a few jokes, and some good country music. That's the Moby in the Morning, Biggest Small Town in America program.    If that's "boring" & "unbearable" to you, I don't know what to say. A lot of folks have always told me that I grow on you. I hope you let that happen, and if you choose not to, then that's the great thing about America....Choice.   I do wish you, your workmates, and family well. And I close this corespondence feeling more kindly to you than you do to me. Agree?   The response I've gotten has been overwhelmingly positive, but I discovered long ago it's a very frustrating waste of time to try to please everybody.   God bless you, MOBY

From Teresa Bodine Hey Moby! Welcome home! My father , Frank Downing, is a WW2 veteran.  He worked for the Veterans Hospital in Nashville and then in Decatur.  Tommy Clack was a patient when he was in Decatur.  Daddy was director of Recreation which means he played for a living. Tough job, huh?  Anyway, he was very close to Tommy during a very difficult time for Tommy.  Several years passed and Daddy and Tommy lost touch. Recently, Tommy did a radio interview with Martha Zoeller in Gainesville. Daddy and Tommy met up again for lunch. What an inspiration that man is. Thought you might like this picture! Yea Baby! Teresa   Moby's Response Hello Teresa, I've known Tommy Clack for several years. There are few men I respect as much. Give my best to your daddy & thank you for the photo. MOBY

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