Despite this morning’s blizzard, the Party Patrol is thinking “SUMMER!!!”

Things we are most looking forward to:

Margaritas
Noah’s Ark
Sundresses
More Margaritas
And, most of all

THE TERRACE!

In the interest of making this the best summer quite possibly ever, WE want YOU to tell us what you want the Party Patrol to do for you! *Ahem* And keep it clean, ok?

Do you have a raging party coming up that you want us to go to? A weekly event you think should be on our radar? Prizes you want us to giveaway?

We’re all ears, so start thinking “SUMMER” and let us know where you would love the Party Patrol to pop up!

Stay Warm,
The Party Patrol

Hey Charlie Fans!

Unless you are a still-in-denial Bears fan, you are well aware that the Green Bay is going to the Super Bowl this weekend! Even if you mostly hate football (like me), there’s nothing to hate about having a really good excuse to drink beer, eat food, and party like a true Wisconsinite, because honestly, it’s been a really long time since we have been able to celebrate a Green and Gold trip to the Super Bowl.

How long, exactly? I’m glad you asked.   

The last time the Packers were in the Super Bowl:

*Titanic had just debuted in theatres, making about a bajillion dollars.

*There was no such thing as an Ipod, a text message, or a plasma screen TV.

*People were jamming out to that brand new, hit song “Barbie Girl.”

*Everyone was really concerned about how Monica Lewinski was performing at her internship.

*The Spice Girls were not only relevant…they were actually popular. So was Hanson.

*Computers looked like this:

*Cell phones looked like this:

*And the Internet looked like this:

Hopefully this post has not only made you feel incredibly old, but showed you that it’s ok to get more than a little rowdy this weekend, because it’s been a looooooong time since the Packers were in the Super Bowl, and the wait is finally over!

And if you think that the Party Patrol would miss a good Packer Party, you are so wrong. We will be out and about on Sunday afternoon handing out Green and Gold Cupcakes from Cupcakes-a-Go-Go, prizes from Bud Light, and Charlie FM schwag. Be sure to check out Facebook for live updates from Chip and Amanda on the big day! GO PACK GO!

Hey Charlie Listeners!

Tonight the Party Patrol heads back to The Majestic Theatre for the first 80s VS. 90s Party of 2011!! In anticipation for the dueling decade party tonight, I got to thinking…which is better, the 80s or the 90s? I paired up my favorite things from each decade in the hopes to find which decade would win out.

MOVIES:
Here is the first pairing – my favorite 80s movie (“Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”) vs. my favorite 90s movie (“Clueless”). Let’s be honest, I still break into a rendition of “rollin’ with the homies” when I’m drunk and know that if you really want to insult someone, you refer to them as “a virgin…who can’t drive.” Ugh, and those cell phones! Though the “Clueless” girls still hold a place in my heart, I have never, EVER gotten over my crush on Ferris Bueller. If I could date/marry/worship at the feet of one fictional character, I would pick him every time.

WINNER: THE 80s!

And a "Danke Shoen" to YOU Mr. Bueller.

MUSIC:
Let’s be honest, the 80s gave birth to some unforgettable music. Madonna felt “Like a Virgin,” Wang Chung just wanted everybody to “Have Fun Tonight,” and Michael Jackson’s red jacket in “Thriller” is still the epitome of cool. But as much as I appreciate the corny-ness of Duran Duran music videos, there’s still something to be said about the 90s. Maybe it’s just because these songs take me right back a decade, but for me nothing will ever top Vanilla Ice, Oasis, Celine Dion, or The Spice Girls(!). I know many will disagree with me, but IMO, 90s music absolutely kills.

WINNER: THE 90s!

I think these two are really gonna last

AWFUL (AWESOME) FASHION TREND:
What did you do in the 90s when you wanted a hands free way to carry objects, yet a purse or wallet seemed impractical? Why you snapped on a fanny pack and looked freakin’ awesome! What can be said about this awful (awesome) trend of the 90s? They were practical, but I cringe when I see pictures of myself (and my entire family – one vacation we all had one) toting that Day-Glow Pink pack with pride. The 80s, however, had their own fashion misgivings. I can still remember when my mom wore shoulder pads like they were going out of style (oh wait…) and I both am glad and envy that I never got to have huge crispy mall hair. I can’t help but wonder what people will look back on in 20 years and cringe at…

WINNER: IT’S A TIE

HOTTIE ALERT

SUPERSTARS:

I wanted the tie breaker round to be a tough one…I really did. But when you compare Madonna and Michael Jackson to Kurt Cobain and Jennifer Aniston, the winner is so clear. Yes, Kurt Cobain was so grungy and Jennifer Aniston is so Rachel-ey, and both were SO 90s. However, even though MJ is no longer with us and Madonna now has scary arms (seriously), no one can deny that as far as cultural icons go these to 80s stars have the most staying power.

THE 80s FTW!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully this competition has inspired you to visit the 80s vs. 90s party at the Majestic Theatre tonight to jam out to the best songs from each decade. And don’t forget, Chip and I will be around giving out free Charlie FM schwag and prizes!! Stop by and say “HI!” See you tonight! And long live the 80s…and the 90s!

~Hill-dawg

Sorry dude

For me, Wednesdays in the summer always meant one thing: Gas! Not the “Ewwwww” kind of gas! I’m talking about Charlie FM’s free gas giveaway every Wednesday at Stop-and-Go locations in the Madison area. Now that the summer has ended, here are my top 5 favorite summer Stop-and-Go memories:

5.  One of our Party Patrol employees saw our giant Stop-and-Go soda mugs and thought like a true Madison college student (If they can hold soda, they can also hold beer…). I’ve heard his 8 roommates all use giant Stop-And-Go mugs on Badger Saturdays, but those are just rumors, right?

4. When you go out to gas stations, seeing dogs is inevitable. However, one week we stopped a little girl and her mom to give them free prizes when we noticed a lizard clinging to the girls shoulder! “This is my Gecko! Wanna pet him!?!” she squeeled.  Not at all what we were expecting!

3. Exuberance is always welcomed when it comes to Party Patrol! One woman apparently mistook me for Ryan Seacrest, as she proceeded to loudly sing her own (very catchy) “I Got Free Gas From Charlie FM!!” song. Go to our previous blog posts to see this songstress in action!

2. Me: “Just for filling up today, I have a free gift certificate to Stop-and-Go
Old Man: “I’m not at a Stop-and-Go!”
Me: “Umm, I think you are. Would you like a free gift card?”
Old Man: “I’M NOT AT A STOP AND GO!”

1. When we gave one man a Free Gas Card, as soon as he walked into the gas station the Party Patrol girls looked at each other and exclaimed, “That guy looked EXACTLY like Morgan Freeman!!!” The best part? On his way out, we got him to do a voice recording, so if there is ever a Planet Earth episode about Charlie FM, we’ve got it covered!

Sadly, summer has ended and the giant soda mugs have gone away just like long nights at the Terrace.  But don’t be sad, Charlie lovers!  Our fall Stop-and-Go season means we have coffee mugs of all shapes, sizes, and fabulous colors to hold all your favorite warm beverages. And of course, we are still giving away gift cards for free gas and snacks at Stop-and-Go.

Check out our Facebook page for hints to the next Stop-and-Go location we will be Party Patroling. And be memorable!!!

Hey guys! Hil-Dawg here!

By far, my favorite experiences this summer have been when people from the community invite the Party Patrol to, well, patrol their parties! Two times this summer, I have been there when fans of Charlie FM have requested that the Party Patrol stop by their backyard parties to hang out, play games, and eat! Ok, I get that they are also motivated by the promise of free prizes and schwag, but every single time, fun has been had by both party patrons and Party Patrol members alike.

Once this summer, Coach Mike and I got the chance to go to a family reunion held at a backyard in Sun Prairie. This reunion, however, wasn’t just your standard cookout where the only entertainment is waiting for your crazy uncle to get drunk and pass out in his lawn chair. This was one epic family reunion. There were lawn games, a pool, a trampoline, T-shirts emblazoned with the phrase “I’m Moms favorite,” and plenty of food to go around. To top it all off, they had the Party Patrol to spice things up that much more. After daring a brave young man to jump in the pool with his clothes on, we gave the winning team of lawn toss an awesome prize, and I even got to show off my ex-poms girl moves in the trampoline. After we left the event that day, I remember thinking, “Jeez! These people know how to throw a party!”

Just recently, another family in Stoughton requested the Party Patrol to come to their apartment complex cookout. Expecting to see a grill and a few families hanging out, no one was more surprised than me when over 30 little kids bombarded me and the Charlie Horse the second that we arrived. Between the Bouncy Castle, the magician, and the homemade cotton candy, I’m pretty sure this was the backyard party of every 6 year olds dream. Not only that, but the families were awesome and made sure that 2 hungry Party Patrol girls (and 1 very hungry horse) didn’t leave without a full stomach. I couldn’t imagine a more fun apartment complex to live in – especially if you’re a kid!

When I look back on both of these events, its clear to see why these were the highlight of my summer. These groups of people didn’t just invite the Party Patrol for free goodies – they made us a part of their families for the hour or two we were lucky enough to be there. Getting to know the awesome people in the community is why I love being on the Party Patrol…….and ok, getting paid to jump on a trampoline doesn’t hurt either.

- Hil-Dawg

Here’s the deal: Till last week, Steve Slater was a little-known flight attendant on JetBlue, the American low-cost carrier. Then he publicly dissed a passenger and became an overnight Internet sensation and cult hero…

The incident enraged Slater enough to abuse the passenger over the public address system, declare he’d “had it” after 20 years in the business, activate the emergency chute and slide down to the tarmac, pausing only to grab a beer from the drinks trolley. Then he walked to the car park and drove home…

Soo, we decided to do a reenactment with the Charlie Horse. Check it out!



Hey Guys! You HAVE to check out this awesome video of the Charlie Party Patrol’s favorite moments of the summer 2010!

We had a great time going to little league games, ultimate Frisbee and sand volleyball tournaments, festivals and parades, and hot spots all over the Madison area.  We took the Charlie Horse with us, played trivia games and had hula hooping competitions to win some sweet Charlie schwag.  Take a look…

Coach Mike of the party patrol here.  How’s it goin’?  Good?…Sweet.

So, everyone always asks me, “Coach Mike…how is it that Charlie is so amazing?”  And I say, “Do you mean Charlie the Horse or 105-1 Charlie FM the radio station?”  Then they say, “What?”  And then I get into some big drawn out conversation about how we have a mascot horse named Charlie.  And then they say, “Why the hell do you have a horse?”  Then I have to explain the joke.  We’re Charlie FM.  It’s a Horse.  Get it?  Charlie…Horse??  It’s funny!  Laugh dammit!!!

…Sorry, got a little worked up there.  The point of my story was…uh…hang on a second…

…had to finish my beer.

Charlie the Horse IS amazing.  I mean, did you SEE him climb the rock wall at Brat Fest this year?  Yeah…he made it to the top.  Have you seen him hula hoop?  It’s quite a performance.  Did you see him throw the first pitch at the Mallards game?  Dead-on strike!!**

**Disclaimer: Charlie plays slow-pitch softball, so it was a strike in an unlimited arc league, but that’s not the point.

The point is, there isn’t any real way for me to explain how amazing the Charlie Horse is.  You have to witness it for yourself.  That means, you need to either catch Charlie’s Party Patrol out and about randomly, or schedule to have them show up at an event you’re having, OR plan to make it to the Charlie’s Bud Light Bash sometime during Badger football season!! Those tailgate parties are rockin’!!!  There’s only a little bit of summer left, so if you DO happen to hook up with the Party Patrol, let your hair down!!  Get crazy!!  Take the dares we dish out in order to win the coolest free stuff!!  I mean, sometimes we have CONCERT TICKETS!!  But you gotta be willing to pony-up the big stunts!

(did ya like that one?  “pony-up”?  We have a horse…get it?  Pony…up?  It’s funny…Laugh dammit!!)

Anyway…enough about Charlie.  He’s probably got his nose buried in a trough of barley right about now.  (likely mixed with some hops, yeast, and water…if you know what I mean.)  Hope the rest of your summer kicks butt!  See you in the fall for those tailgates.

…and Don’t Stop Believin’!!

-Coach Mike

Hey guys, Amanda here from Charlie’s Party Patrol.  I had a BLAST this summer and I wanted to share with you some of my fave party patrol moments

The Party Patrol headed over to the Mallard’s game with the Charlie Horse and there was horseplay even before we walked in to the gates. One of the fans came up to the Charlie Horse and tried to tackle him! Little did he know, there was a girl inside in the costume. When he found out, he picked up the Charlie Horse for a picture and yelled, “That’s the smallest horse I’ve ever seen!”

There was one little girl this summer who we saw at about 3 different Party Patrol events! She would follow the Charlie Horse around the entire time we were at a little league game one week and again the next! She loved the freezie pops and Charlie chapsticks, but I think she secretly had a crush on the Charlie Horse!

My favorite Party Patrol moment was when we played the dizzy bat game in Cottage Grove. It was at a men’s softball game so the guys used their real bats to spin around 12 times then had to jump through a hula hoop all while holding a beer! They toppled over several times but still managed to make it all the way without spilling the beer too much.

Amanda aka A-Pop

Hey! It’s Celia from Charlie’s Party Patrol

Here are a few of my favorite Party Patrol moments from this summer…

We made a stop at the Sun Prairie Athletic Club and had some nice cold freezie pops for everyone at the pool; little did we know that all the kids would start jumping in the pool with the freezie pops in their mouths. All of a sudden we hear the lifeguards blowing their whistles and telling all the kids to stay out of the water with the freezie pops! Ooooops

While patrolling out at Fireman’s Park in Cottage Grove, we played the Trivia Question game with many people. One kid that really sticks out in my head was really creative while picking his prize. We named off all the really cool prizes for him to choose from…Mallards tickets, free McDonalds burgers, Bucky Books, etc….but he picked the 50 dollar gift certificate to a day spa. When his mom asked why on earth he picked a prize that was usually meant for a girl, he said that he could sell it to all the girls at school and make some money!

At the Middleton Fire Station, the Charlie Horse was working really hard with all the little kids surrounding him to get pictures. All of a sudden, one boy wanted to show how smart he was and prove to all the other kids what Charlie really was, he started yelling “you’re not a real horse” and continued on to taking off Charlie’s horse head to show everyone he was right.

~ Celia a.k.a 2 Legit 2 Quit