Chip Nelson
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Call: 251-770-9600 or 800-666-9696
Email: rushchairman@961therocket.com
Facebook: Become a Fan
Twitter: Follow Me
Youtube: Watch
Chip's Bio
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Chip was born and raised in Western Kentucky. He began his career in radio at the tender age of 15. Got his broadcast license before his driver's license.
"When my 4th grade teacher added TONGUE TOO LONG to the conduct box on my report card and checked it each 6 week period when warranted, I should have known that this 'talking thing' would be my calling."
He actually attended classes at Western Kentucky University for approx. 6 months but continued to live in the dorm for the remainder of the year.
"I was new at this... thought the room was covered in tuition. I was eventually asked to leave for not attending actual class...some kinda' academic probation thing. Should've read the fine print.
Plus, working the 10pm-2am shift at a rock station as a freshman was not really condusive to making class the next morning... learned a lot about life!"
In 1980, Chip's carefully thought out plan to keep jerking the chain of his new boss until he finally got fired- paid off. He was canned one night while on the air... threw everything he owned (tv & clothing) into his '69 LTD, $900 severence check in hand (whoo-hoo) and drove 700 miles to Pensacola landing at Casino Beach as the sun was coming up and thought to himself, "Must be fate. Try not to screw this up!"
Been here ever since!!
These are a few of Chip's favorite things:
Crustaceans with drawn butter.
Golf & Beer. (the perfect blend)
Extra tator tots discovered in the bottom of the bag.
Sunset drives down the Causeway, south Baldwin roads & Santa Rosa Island.
NASCAR (can't divuldge my driver, wouldn't be prudent.)
The Rams & Saints. (Lifelong fan of the Rams... since Gabriel).
Kentucky football. (I think they've learned how to dribble the pigskin).
TV...The Riches, Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Office, 30 Rock, 24.
On the Yuck List:
Big winds that take out the dunes.
Pressed ray wing sold as scallops.
People with cell phones surgically attached to their ear.
Warm draft beer. Arrrgghhhhh.
Un-cooperative interns.
Dress shoes. (flip-flops only, please. I toe-floss)
Hackers that don't repair their ballmarks. (You know who you are!)
The dumbest thing he's ever done in front of a witnesses: Made a toast very late into the reception. What was I thinking?!?!
Chip's Most Daring Escapade: The one I can share, anyway...
In the '70s, four of us went streaking and flailing in front of a big plate glass window at the truckstop diner in downtown Stugis, Ky. around 2am. Lemme' tell you, even in cowboy boots, 5 lb belt buckle and stomach's filled with country-fried steak... those guys are agile! Didn't catch us though. Whew.
The one thing even Chip wouldn't dare do: Run for office. (Too many skeletons)
Tip of the Day: Never trust a restaurant that serves the main course with a frisbee in its mouth.
Carry on peeps.
Businesses I Endorse
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
The SEC FOOTBALL BLOG
The complete spring wrap-up on all teams and the SEC gears up for the 2014 playoffs with some marquee non-conference matchups!
Much more. SEC BLOG click here!
Friday, May 17, 2013
Police In Cold Pursuit
A high-speed police chase caught on dash-cam has all the makings of an exciting video, until it comes to a surprise, screeching halt. Check out what happens.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Here's A Great Compilation Of The Many Clever Methods Guys Use To Open A Beer.
Friday, January 04, 2013
May No Soldier Go Unloved
Remember, while we recreate...
they fight on.
May's Mission
Soldiers' Angels is a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) non-profit with over 225,000 members providing aid and comfort to the men and women of the United States Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, veterans and their families (Tax ID# 20-058-3451).
Click SOLDIERS' ANGELS to see what you can do this month.
Time to serve those who have served. Here are some other great sites:
ARMEDFORCESFOUNDATION.ORG
FISHERHOUSE.ORG
WOUNDEDWARRIORPROJECT.OTG
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
BLACK SABBATH: Go Prime Time Tonight (Wednesday)
Black Sabbath goes prime time Wednesday night when they appear on the season finale of the CBS drama, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. The band is shown in a club performing “End of the Beginning” from their new album, 13, in stores June 11th.
Ozzy Osbourne also has a brief cameo with one of the episode's characters. Bassist Geezer Butler, who, like Ozzy, lives in Los Angeles, says he's a big fan of the show, having never missed an episode. CSI airs at 10 ET/PT.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Slowhand & The Wallflowers
Clapton wrapped up the North American leg of his tour Saturday night in Pittsburgh and joined his opening act The Wallflowers during their set to perform a cover of The Band's "The Weight."
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