Funny Nicknames Mom Gave You, a Parade in Durham for Idol’s Preston and Comedian Bob Marley Visits Studio Big

If you guessed the Morning Waking Crew was going to take it easy today because it's the end of the week and it's the Friday before Mother's Day, boy oh boy you guessed wrong! (By the way, 'take it easy' is a hint as to the prize we have in store for you next week.)
Where to begin - let's start with some of those nicknames your Mom gave you as a kid - and it sounds like for a lot of you, they're still with you to this day. Sorry about that!

Nicknames From Your Mom

If you think your nickname is bad, at least you're not Rebecca from Contoocook.  She is in her thirties and her Mom still calls her 'Bubble Butt Becca.'

Amber in Rumford, Maine says she was named 'Pooper' after a tub accident. Unfortunately, for Amber, the nickname has followed her into adulthood.

Congratulations to Deb. She emailed that her parents called her 'Boone' because she used to sip out of the Boone Farm Wine while riding in her Dad's truck!  Deb wins the final $50 gift card from Freshwater Farms in Atkinson, NH and a 'highly-prized and extremely-rare', WOKQ T-shirt!

NH Hosts an 'Alex Preston' Parade

If you watched American Idol Thursday night on FOX, you know Mont Vernon's Alex Preston is one step closer to becoming the next 'American Idol,' which means, he will be in the Granite State on Saturday for a parade being held in his honor.  Alex's day will kick off in Mont Vernon and work it's way to Durham for the parade and a Saturday night concert at the Whittemore Center.

Comedian Bob Marley

Bob Marley is one of those comedians who will always put a smile on your face.  He was in Studio Big this morning.  If you want to see him perform live, he'll be at The Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook on August 9th.  Tickets go on sale today.

Weather

Rob Carolan says today expect cloudy skies with scattered showers, high 60...56 in the North Country.  Expect warm weather over the weekend.  Speaking of the weekend, Rob rated it a *8*

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Stupid News

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Joke du Jour

A man hailed a cab and asked the driver to take him across town.  As the taxi driver began darting in and out of traffic, the passenger started yelling at him to be careful, because he has 10 children at home.  The taxi driver replied, "you have ten children and you're telling me to be careful?"

B's Tie The Series - Heading Home To Boston

The Bruins beat the Habs Thursday, tying the series 2-2. Game 5 is Saturday in Boston. Are you keeping up with our Bruins Playoff Beard-off?  I wonder how Roy's wife is enjoying the fuzzy kisses!

Coming Up On Monday

All next week, Mark and Karen will have tickets to see Travis Tritt (hence, the 'take it easy' reference from before) at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. Plus 4H will be in studio. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!