Hometown: Fresno, CA (where it all started at a 5,000 watt radio station). Birthday: August 15. Sign: Neon. Marital Status: Married to Sweetie Nash. Pets: 2 dogs, 2 cats. Favorite Artist: I’m really not into art. Favorite All-Time CD: The one that paid the highest interest rate. Oh, wait…you mean music? The Pilgrim by Marty Stuart. It's a masterpiece. Favorite Song Lyric: “I’ll be somewhere down in Texas, if you’re looking for me…” First Concert Attended: The Edgar Winter Group w/Bad Company opening, 1974. Yeah…I’m old. So? Favorite Food: Anything Italian (my wife says she could put red sauce on an old shoe and I’d probably eat it!), but Mexican runs a close second. Favorite Local Restaurant: Let me try a few, and I’ll report back. Favorite Local Hangout: Wherever there’s good, LIVE Country music! Favorite Actor: Kelsey Grammar. Favorite Movie: That Thing You Do! Favorite TV Show: It used to be 24, but lately it’s been Touch and The Voice. Favorite Sports Team: The Sugar Land Skeeters. Favorite Website: Facebook, where I spend entirely too much time! Nickname Growing Up: Isn’t “Skeeter” enough of a nickname? People Would Be Shocked If They Knew: I was a founding member of the (original) Boy Howdy Band! Hobbies: I’m a licensed amateur radio operator (General class, call sign: N5ASH); I’m also a singing drummer and award-winning songwriter!
Skeeter Nash
Victoria Amateur Radio Club Meeting Thursday 5/15/14
The Victoria Amateur Radio Club will hold their monthly meeting this Thursday, May 15th starting at 7:30 p.m. at their new location at the DeTar Conference Center on Medical Drive, off Nursery Drive. Meeting starts at 7:30. "Eating Meeting" at the Mall Food Court, about 6:00. You can learn about the hobby and service of amateur radio, including how to obtain your FCC license, which is re
8 Common Mistakes People Make When Cooking Steak
Being a man (and one who lives in Texas at that), this is difficult for me to admit. But, here goes: when it comes to cooking steaks--whether I'm grilling outdoors or broiling in the oven--I just never seem to get it right. My wife Sweetie likes hers pretty rare, while I prefer medium-rare. Well, after reading the tips listed in this article, I just might be able to (finally!) cook a steak properl
Kyle Park, ‘Long Distance Relationship’ Video
Kyle Park is returning to Schroeder Hall this Saturday, May 17th. I'll have ticket info for the show at the end of this blog post. Kyle's new single, "Long Distance Relationship," is a beautifully-written song; but the accompanying video is sure to touch your hear, and maybe even bring a tear to your eyes (it did that to me).
Community Crime Prevention Education Classes
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
That statement also holds true when preventing crime. It is far easier to prevent crime than it is to recover from it.
In that spirit, the Victoria Police Department Crime Prevention Unit will soon be providing you an “ounce of prevention” by offering free crime prevention classes open to the public.
Fun Video: Bunny Eating Raspberries
And now, just because Mondays can be such a pain, a little something to finish your day with a smile!
Yes, it's a young bunny rabbit eating raspberries. No, this bunny doesn't belong to me. We had some rabbits when i was a kid. It started with just one (male, or "buck"). Then, someone gave us a female (doe). It didn't take long before we had about a dozen or more. What happened to them?
Music for Mass Consumption
As part of the Crossroads Community Band's 2014 Spring Concert Series, this concert will feature both the Victoria Civic Choir, under the direction of Dr. Marylynn Fletcher, and the Crossroads Community Band. The Show will be performed at the VISD Fine Arts Center (1002 Sam Houston Drive), on Tuesday, May 13th at 7:30 p...
Field of Honor Performance: Sonshine Fellowship
The tribute to our fallen heroes and veterans continues tonight on the grounds of Faith Family Church. At 8:00 p.m., enjoy a musical performance by Sonshine Fellowship (music and prayer group). Then at 9:00 p.m. - Taps will be played. Admission is free...
Animal Clinic And Pet Adoption
Experience the love and joy of adopting a dog, cat, puppy or kitten into your home. Saturday, May 10, 2014, Adopt-A-Pet of Victoria will be offering an Animal Clinic and Pet Adoption event at 8215 Houston Hwy. starting at 10:00 a.m. There will be a veterinarian on hand to administer vaccinations and examinations. If you already have a dog or cat in your family, you can take advantage of the animal
Skeeter’s Pic of the Week
The fastest way to "six-pack abs?" It would appear the these fine fellows have got it figured out!
Linemen for Little Ones Silent Auction`
Victoria Electric Cooperative will have a silent auction to raise funds for their "Linemen for Little Ones" community service project, to raise money for our local schools and to help the children of our community. Help contribute to our children's education by being there for Silent Auction Day...
Video: Softwheel Acrobat Reinvents the Wheel
This is fascinating! I have a family member who was--for a time--mostly confined to a wheel chair, due to spinal nerve damage. Every bump and jolt would cause him a lot of pain. The design of the large wheels on the wheelchair shown in this video just might eliminate a lot of that problem. It's another example of how engineering continues to evolve in ways that can make our quality of life just th
Gary Morris ‘n’ Me
Gary Morris has one of the most amazing voices in any kind of music, period...and has since he first hit the Top Ten on Billboard Country charts way back in 1981 with the song, "Headed For A Heartache." After a couple more singles hit the charts, he came out to my hometown of Fresno, CA to open a show for Lacy J. Dalton, who was also very popular in those days with a string of her own hi