It is Viewer Appreciation Day here at KMBC. That means if you stop by any local Sheridan's, Wednesday between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., you can great a free tasty, treat just by telling them you watch Channel 9 or Channel 29. There is no truth to the rumor that if you mention FirstNews, in particular, they will take away your freebie and make you pay to leave the store. I did hear that one of the special toppings they are offering today is "News Chopped Nuts Nine." Or, you can request the "Jim Flink Frozen Fiesta" which comes with a fancy-schmancy silk pocket square. The "Pitman & Gish Chilly Surprise" maybe a great choice. I've heard it makes you a better dancer. They also have something called the "Joel Nichols Dorky Dessert." It's an empty bowl. Sad. Of course, all of those choices may not really exist. The real deal will more than satisfy. Seriously, I think the actual thing is called a "Concrete." Still, that could apply to me...being a blockhead and all.

Anyway, I am headed out the door early today so I can do the weather from one the Sheridan's. Not sure how many folks will be knocking on the door at five in the morning but, as they say around KMBC, "Anything that gets Joel out of here, is a good deal." I think the 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. weathercasts will also be out there somewhere.

So, stop by your neighborhood Sheridan's and say "I watch Channel 9...despite the presence of Joel Nichols." They will salute your good taste (and sound judgment) with their good tastes.