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Delta Dick:
You are the funniest guy on 247. I really enjoy your different style and good humor. You make lite of everyday situations besides playing great polka music.
Good luck in the New Year. Bill Flynn,
"I enjoyed your show Dick, except you never told me what the name of the songs were. It was a nice tribute; great way to kick off this Independence Day celebration. Hope you enjoy yours!"
"I'm relieved that nobody in Hamburg was injured or killed, and I am happy that Delta Dick is safe. I love his internet radio show."
"Hello Dick, I am still enjoying your great program. Hope that you and yours are doing well. It is hotter then the devil down here. Send some cool weather down with all the great music. Sure would like to hear some polkas by any of the Dutchmen bands. They are all my favorites. Tthanks allot." Texas
"Love your show. Today I believe you featured Squeeze Box. Where can I get a copy of the CD. Love the Brass in Round and Round. Glad your are going to have a couple of shows each week over the summer. Plan on being in your area in July for a family reunion and a day of fishing on Mille Lacs." Chester, New York
"Delta: Thanks for passing along the info! Keep up the fine work on your Internet show!" Ridgeville Corners, Ohio
"I was wondering if you could help me out. On Wednesday, 5/28/08, between 8:00-9:00 pm, I heard a polka band playing on a live broadcast in front of a crowd, but not once did I hear who they were. I think the IJ was "Delta Dick". I would like to find out their name, and how to contact them, and purchase their CD's. They had a sort of western/country flavor with guitars in their ensemble. It was different, but very good.
While I'm at it, I'll tell you that I like what you have done, and still do, at 247polkaheaven. I'm Irish decent, but polkas are in my blood. I grew up in Warren, Ma, and acquired my polka love there. I occasionally hear the IJ say "Hadley, MA, Ludlow, MA, Palmer MA, Stafford Springs, CT, etc., all places around Warren. Being 1000 miles away, living in Louisville, KY for the last 47 years, it is kind of eerie to hear old stomping ground names. Anyway, I'm rambling, I'd appreciate any help you can provide. And, again, I want you to know some of us out here appreciate your work. You have a dedicated listener!" Louisville, Kentucky
"I caught some of a live show you had today 3-12 but I didn't hear who the band was. I really enjoyed the sound and I would like to purchase any recordings that they might have. I'm originally from Nebraska and it sounded like I remember the Czech bands from that area sounding. Thanks for allowing Polka fans in the San Francisco Bay Area to get all kinds of polka entertainment!" Half Moon Bay, California
"I stumbled upon a really entertaining and informative site today - the Delta Dick Show - and I have had a few exchanges with Delta Dick and he is a really nice guy. His site talks about just about anything and everything from politics (local and national), senior and elderly issues, and also integrates quite a nice dose of humor throughout his site. He is an American who seems to really care about which direction things are headed. You can also get a nice dose of Polka from his website! It was really a pleasure “meeting” him and I wish him the best success to him, his show, and his website.
I was also very touched by his tribute to his cat Barney."
"Just a note letting you know how much I enjoyed your program from the Waconia ballroom the other evening. My daughter's wedding dance was held there many years ago. I am legally now a Florida resident since 1992, but get back to MN in the summer. Don't get any good umpa music down here. If you have a few years under the belt you may remember my uncle's Playmore ballroom and the Jerry Dostal band."
"Dick
Live in Chester New York - born and raised in Chippewa Falls, Wi. Enjoy your show it's always a Hoot! I want to order CD of the Top Notch band - can you email me their phone number. Thanks much." The address and telephone umber for the TOP Notchmen is 5526 171st Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729. Phjone number is (715) 723-8655. Please tell them that you heard their music on the 'DELTA DICK' Old Tyme Music Internet Show on www.247polkaheaven.com. THANKS !!
"Thursday morning at eleven EST, I heard and really enjoyed you encore of the first "Delta Dick Show" from 2004. Sounds like a great "Lift" for us old timers to get togeather and swap stories and music. I think you might be onto something great. Keep up the 'Good Works'. Thanks." Ed. Omaha, Nebraska
"Dick, that was cool revisiting the first show tonight!"
"I just wanted to thank you for featuring our band and giving us the air play that you have. I received many phone calls for CD orders! I also got the CD and photos. Thanks!" Becky Livermore of 'Barefoot Becky & The Ivanhoe Dutchmen"
"Hey Delta Dick;
You have a very nice style and delivery and selection of music. I hear you while working at the radio station here during the day. Keep it going."
"Hi, Dick, nice to meet you this way. I just glanced over your website and can see that I will find many interesting exposes on your site!"
"Dick,
Nice job putting the DesLauriers obit in your site. He was a real super guy that really contributed to society and the people around Hamel and Hennepin County."
"Hi Dick
Read with interest your comments about Carol Molnau our MN DOT commissioner. Isn't it strange that Chris Dietzen was now appointed to the MN Supreme Court?
I enjoy your web page."
"Dear Delta Dick:
Just a note to let you know that you continue to have a listener in Cheshire , CT. It is December 8th at 0025H as I listen to your prerecorded program. Always enjoy your comments and of course the fine music that you select to broadcast.
Merry Christmas to you and your’s, and all the BEST in 2008 as you weave the threads of the tapestry of life."
"Thanks for playing my type of music."
"Hi...Love German type music....keep up the good work...Freddie Zwic music is great."
"Received your great e-mail. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas with the Christmas music and all."
"Hi Delta Dick:
We enjoy the Polka Music.
You asked for someone that does something unusual, check out my web site and see me at work at www.lightningrodstuff.com/index_files/page0003.htm. We earn our living pursuing Benjamin Franklin's most famous invention. Also check out the home page for old time replica's we make.
Thanks
Gil
Sun City, AZ"
"Hello Dick.
Just wanted to wish you and yours a happy thanksgiving holiday from me and my wife Peggy. We enjoy your programs very much
so keep on sending that great polka Music over the internet. take care and play a couple of good polkas fro me if you have time. Thanks"
"Just wanted to e-mail you and let you know that your show is great! Keep up the great work. Could you play more music from Change of Pace's CD "Raising the Bar"? We listen to all the shows on 247 PolkaHeaven and they come in loud and clear in New Castle, PA."
Thanks!"
"Dick -
Great show and Polkaaaholics music to boot! keep up the great work!"
"Hi D.D.
We want to know what’s going on with “24/7” format? The programs are loosing the “POLKA” ethic! The sounds that we’re hearing are not Polkas! Did some “politically correct” creodont get control over it! Please E-Mail and let us know!Thanks for listening to my show on 247PolkaHeaven.com and taking time to send me an e-mail with your concerns. (In all reality, there isn't really much of anything different going on with 247PolkaHeaven. Congress passed a law effective July 15th that says ANY music, not just polka music, that is played on the internet now is required to pay humongus 'fees' for the privilige of playing the music. It's a stupid law but a law, nonetheless, that must be complied with. Some outfit called 'Sound Exchange' is responsible to ensure that the law is complied with and responsible for collecting the appropriate 'fees' for Uncle Sam.
BUT; Polka America Corporation 'went to bat' for companies, like 247, that 'stream' polka music and 'negotiated' a 'deal' with Sound Exchange that allows 247PolkaHeaven to continue 'streaming' their programming without having to pay any 'fees' but with one 'restriction' (which really isn't a big deal: Any band or musician that has their music played on 247 MUST register with the Polka America Corporation. Quite simply, if they don't register their band, their music CAN'T be played. Period.
The reason that you may think you're noticing programming which you believe is 'drifting away' from the 'mainstream' old time music, is because there are a zillion bands that, forwhatever reason (don't know about the new law, didn't think they had to register, thought it's cost too much, etc.) haven't yet registered. Again, if they're not registered, we can't play their music. (It doesn't cost ANYTHING for a band to register itself.)
As an example, I have over 4000 songs in my master music library by a variety of artists and bands. But, as of July 15th, I can't play ANY songs by ANY band that isn't registered. So I have to 'copy' the songs of the bands that ARE (or have) registered into a seperate 'library'. Then, from this 'seperate' library, I record my shows using ONLY those songs that I have copied from my master music library. At last report, that was only about 1/10 of the total songs I have on file!! But there IS good news on the horizon as far as I, my fellow IJ's and 247Polka Heaven is concerened.
As more and more old time music bands and artists are finding out about this new law and learning that there is NO CHARGE for a band to register, they are 'getting with the program' and registering their band. Once they are registered all of us will begin playing their music once again.
So that's it in a nutshell. 247PolkaHeaven is NOT changing and NOT going 'off' the Internet. This latest law is just a minor 'speed bump' on the highway of Old Time Music via the Internet.When I first heard about it, I thought it was going to be more of a hassle than it really is; it's relatively easy to comply with, even though I initially gave serious consideration to 'giving up' doing my show for 247PolkaHeaven. But now, after doing three shows, it's no big deal and it's an easy 'requirement' to live with.
Granted; it'll take some time until all of your favorite bands and artists get registered (some may never register) but things will be back to 'normal' relatively soon. So 'hang in there'. And also check out my Homepage at www.deltadickshow.com to hear Ray Zalocar's message about the minor change that has taken place. (Ray is the Executive Director of 247PolkaHeaven.)
Thanks for you concern, keep listening to 247PolkaHeaven and you'll notice that sooner than you think, more and more of your favorite Old Tyme Music will be returning to 247PolkaHeaven as more and more bands register with Polka America Corporation. D.D.)
"Dick,
We are letting you know we are still out here listening to your sound and your choices of Polka music you put on your show!
It’s been at least 45 years, from the Pt. Washington Polish Home to today on the internet that we have been enjoying your music.
Yes, my husband and I also love your “IJ” work! Isn’t this internet business outrageous!
A little over a year ago we sold our home on Long Island and moved down here to North Carolina so Norman could retire! Our house is beautiful and so is the weather! What more could anyone want? To top it off we get you and all the Polka sounds “24/7” any time we want! A touch of home!
Well, I hope you like this E-Mail you asked for, it was our pleasure to let you know!"
"Hi D. D.
I really can’t believe it! Just about two weeks ago Norman decided to give away his collected T-Shirts he had taking –up space in his walk-in closet!
I think what did it was the move we made last year! He had them in boxes when we lived in N. Y. but here with more closest space he now hangs them up and saw just how many of them he had. He didn’t use even half of them! Our sons and their family were here last week so our sons and grandsons went home with at least half of Normans T-Shirt memorabilia!
You and Norman have at least three things in common, as a kid, you hated corduroy pants, also collecting T-Shirts and you both love Polka music!
HE, HE!
We had you for dinner again tonight and we heard you say you were sending one of your precious keepsakes to me! I am honored and will keep it hung in a very special place! I will attach a label to it noting the date and who it was that sent it to me! Thank you for your thoughtfulness,
LOL, Carol of “Norman & Carol” Whiteville, N. C.
P. S. My B-day is on the 15th. Hopefully it will come soon! I can show it off to my family and friends! It will make my day perfect!"
"Enjoy your program on 24/7 Polka Heaven.com. Keep up the great work on promoting the Polka Music. Thank you and God Bless YOU!! Tom"
Spring Hill, Florida
"Hi D. D.:
It’s only me Carol of, “Norman & Carol”. We had you for dinner tonight and I’m glad to tell you, I was able to get your website with a full range of audio!
Over a month ago I thought I did something to my computer because when I would go to your website the sound was so low and you don’t have a manual adjustment on your website so there was nothing I could do! Well, tonight it was fine! Go figure! It wasn’t me after all!
As always your choice of sounds, your sense of hummer and your great “IJ” work made a good dinner hour for us!
Norman and I want to wish you good luck with your new nesting place!
LOL, Carol Whiteville N.C.
P. S. I love your kittens!"
"Dear Dick:
I have listened to your 247PH show many times in the past. It has been awhile since I thanked you for your fine presentations. Please keep up the fine work you do regarding your USA patriotism and keeping the polka sound alive. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jim" Cheshire, Ct.
"Hello Dick. Just a note to say hello and let you know that I am still listening and enjoying your programs.. Keep up the great music and
programming. Got a request. How about a song from the Top Notchmen or the Ridgland Dutchmen? Take Care and best wishes always.
Bill Fischer" Temple Texas
"Hi, Dick! I love your show but that's understandable, given that I learned to love polkas (and a girlfriend almost taught me how to dance it right) when I was living in Hutchinson, Minnesota in the 1970s. That prompts me to ask if you have any Wally Pikal music -- Wally and I both appeared on KDUZ radio in those days and I went to lots of his dances in the area ballrooms.
In any case, I'd love to hear some Wally Pikal -- but PLEASE don't play it until your first show in April -- I'll on vacation for the next couple of weeks and will miss the show (boo, hoo!) March 13, 20 and 27.
Anyway, thanks for your efforts and the Delta Dick Show! Polka On!
George" Marblehead Mass.
"Thanks for quick and satisfying reply. I successfully ordered and mentioned that you sent me.
I appreciate your scoop on current events on your site. Ad on book on group homes prompted me to seek out friend of mine, who reportedly
moved into one, months ago.
Sincerely,
Peter"
"Hi Dick,
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. Thank you so much for the e-mail and thanks too for the nice card.
We feel very lucky to have happy healthy kids and we all enjoyed spending some quality time together. It’s back to work this week and we’re trying to get the kids back into their routine.
Thanks as always for the nice words on your Website.
Best wishes to you and your family in 2007."
"We love your Website! It’s full of “CHRISTMAS” and Christ which, by the way, is the reason for the season! I’m so sick of people and the politically correct greeting or farewell with, “Happy Holiday”! You show “PRIDE” in your display of your Webpage! In the Webster’s Dictionary the definition for “PRIDE” is “justifiable self-respect”! Hurrah!! For Delta Dick!! Whiteville, North Carolina
"Hi again,
Just to reinforce our 1st e-mail, we enjoy your show very much. Keep it up. Your friends in southern New England. Jack T. Connecticut
"Hello up there in North Country,
Been listening to the 24-7 polka program and came across your segment. I like it very much out here in the Florida of New England (Ct.) I enjoy the om pa pa music very much. Where can I purchase either cassettes or CD's of this kind of music? I enjoy your accent (you got one).
When I first heard your story on the corn burning stove, I thought it was gimmick. Further listening revealed it was a true pitch.
Here in southern New England, it is a given that wood is king and not too many people don't know how to operate a wood stove.
Again, your program in very enjoyable. If you are in the neighborhood, I'll buy the coffee.
Sincerly,
John, Canterbury, Ct. 06331 (John: No, it's not a 'gimmick'. My 'stories' about Burning Corn To Heat Our Home' is a true story. THANKS !! for your e-mail. D.D.)
"Glad to have you back playing good polka music. Great show tonite. Glad the politics are out of the way. Were you succesful in getting Amy K. defeated? Chet" Dunedin, Fl. (Thank's for your e-mail, Chet. No, sadly, Amy Klobuchar, the Hennepin County Attorney who refused to prosecute a fellow lawyer, is 'off to Washington'. Now, instead of just 'sucking off the taxpayer's teats in Hennepin County, she'll be sucking off the taxpayer's teats from all of Minnesota !!D.D.)
"Hey Dick,
That CD was hilarious. How did you get your own web site. I liked the web site as well. I like polka music. I have another polka CD from Bob
Brenny from Albany Minnesota. Do you have your studio in your home? John" Shakopee, Mn. (Thanks, John, for your e-ail and kind remarks about my Website and the CD I gave you. I used to play Bob Brenny's music when I worked at the radio station in New Prague. Also, one of my former co-workers (I mean, 'team members'!) at the radio station used to work at the radio station in Albany. And, yes, I have my studio in my palatial estate in Bentonville U.S.A. which is just a few miles 'down the road' from everywhere. D.D.)
"You must be busy too with corn burning stoves, writing a book, politics, etc. And most of all your fantastic I.J. work! Thanks again for all your great sounds for us to work along with!"
"Hello Dick. Still enjoying your program and have given your times to several of my friends down here in central Texas. Just wanted to say hello. If you have time, play a song for me; anything from the Top Notchmen.
Take care and perhaps we will be able to come up that way in the future and visit with you. Best Wishes." Temple Texas
"I really like your new (?) Webpage with all the pictures."
"Love that music today.
Al"
Green Bay, Wi.
"You’re great Dick."
"Thanks Dick, We appreciate your support."
"Hey Guy
You have now gotten an e-mail from Kampala Uganda from a stateside polka lover here on a work project. Its pretty rough as far as living conditions go. I am here working on the US embassy and will be here for a few weeks. TV is virtually non existent and power is not a given.
So Internet is about my only entertainment. Even it is interrupted quite often
We need to be really happy to be fortunate to be living in the states. If you hear people complain about taxation, living conditions etc they just need to see what poverty really is. This may be hard to comprehend but our homeless have a better life that the majority of Ugandans
Anyway keep up the good work, you are an island of pleasure in my day even though there is an 8 hour time difference
Frank"
"Hi D. D.
It’s only me Carol of “Norman & Carol” Whiteville, N. C. (That’s a first!)
Well, we made it! We’re still “up to our ears” in boxes but we’re here!
We left a lot of long time good neighbors and friends and most of all family behind but when I put “24/7” on today for the first time, it was so good to hear you and the whole gang of “IJ’s” it was like having a touch of “Home” for me! So you see you’re helping me to get past my home sickness! We couldn’t bring everyone here but we have “you ‘all” with us and that’s fantastic!
(See I’m already picking up a southern slang! HE, HE!)
Carol
Thanks for all your good sounds and “IJ” work,
LOL, Carol of “Norman & Carol” in “The First in Flight” State!"
"Hello Delta Dick;
A short note to let you know how much we are enjoying your Fourth of July Show; it is GREAT to hear the patriotic music today! !
Keep up the Happy Polka !!
Thank You and best regards,
Frank and Kathy Hudson, New Hampshire
"Hi Delta Dick,
Great show!
Would you happen to have the lyrics for OLD John Deere Polka (Putt, putt, putt), by Elmer Nemec and the Polka Joy Orchestra?
Thanks, Tom" (Yes; that would be great. Do you think I should try to sing the song on my show once I get the lyrics?.THANKS FOR LISTENING !! Delta)
"Yes!!! Tom"
"Dick:
Always try to listen to your program on the Internet. Like your music selection and was interested in obtaining the CD called "Look at Us". Please advise. Mike" (Mike: Thanks for listening to my show and thanks also for taking the time to send me your e-mail. I have forwarded your e-mail to the TOP NOTCHMEN BAND and asked them to respond directly to you. In the interim, their telephone number is (715) 723-8655 and their address is 5526 171st Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin 54729. Thanks again. Delta)
"Mr. D.D.:
My name is Norm Foggan III, Son of Norman and Carol Foggan. I wanted to let you know that all is well and I have my Dad and Mom in there new home in North Carolina. No not a nursing home! They have to much energy for all that.
We did the big trip about 4 weeks back and they are till unloading boxes. We must have moved about 480 of them and the furniture too. Mom still has not unpacked the PC. I know at one point she had said to me that she needs to get back on to make contact with you. So that is why I have sent this e-Mail to let you know that all is great for the Foggan's in NC,
Hopefully in the next 2 to 3 weeks we can get Mom and Dad back on line with the world famous Delta Dick Show.
Thanks for your time.
Norm Foggan III"
"Thursday 7:30 am you played a Chezka number called "The Owl Polka" It is sung by a male group.Name of album please & where I can get the C.D. Thanks. Olga (Olga: Thanks for listening and thanks for your e-mail. The song you are inquiring about is, indeed, Owl Polka by the Clete Bellin Orchestra. I'm unsure where you live but if you go to any quality music store that sells CD's they should either have it or be able to order it for you. THANKS AGAIN for listening!! Delta)
"PLEASE I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR THE JOHN DEERE TRACTOR SONG . THANK YOU.FROM DSE."
"Dick, thanks again for the opportunity to be on your show. I enjoyed it. Let me know when it will be on your website so I can listen to it. Mike Fahey, County Attorney, Carver County, Minnesota"
"Hello Dick. Enjoying your program as always. I have informed quite a few of my friends about your program and a lot of them are now listeners.
Just thought I would drop you a line to say hello. How about playing us a song from one of the Texas polka bands?
Did you ever get the tapes that I sent you of some of the Texas Bands???? Take care and keep up the great music."
"I listened and it sure sounds as if you have a lot of fun doing the show ... for some reason after the hour was up the signal was hit and miss as you continued your show. At first I thought they had cut you off for running long but after a minute the dead air went away and I got your show, then it was on and off again.
I'm glad you liked Chief McManus. I liked him immediately when he interviewed and he was good with the gay community where he last worked. I was sad to see him leave. Minneapolis really screwed itself by not making sure he knew he would be retained for another three years."
"GOOD JOB DELTA !! You get a gold star!"
"Oh My Goodness D. D.
You really out did yourself this time! It’s a first for us! We’ve never had “WORMS” before! I guess at this stage in our lives, it’s a BIG possibility!! HE, HE!
Thanks for all your FUN efforts, your good!"
"Hi Dick:
