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Hello world!

Welcome to my very first post on my brand new updated website!
The site was designed as a platform to aid in my job search.

It’s hard to believe that after six successful years hosting mornings at Classic Hits 107-5 FRANK-FM/Portland, ME that I no longer get to wake up at 3am and go talk to Frank Nation about my life, their life, pop culture, and current events, play silly games, and laugh until tears run down my face.

But to quote the #1 overused phrase I’ve heard in the past 72 hours…”Everything happens for a reason.” So I’ve made that my new mantra, and I’m moving forward with a positive attitude.

One thing that I guess I always knew, but didn’t think about much, is that I’m truly blessed with great friends. Take this website for example. After my buddy Chris heard the news that I was no longer working, he immediately volunteered to get a new site going to help with the job search. Which is good because I know absolutely nothing about how to build one of these! My dear friend Donna, the Graphics Queen, texted and asked to re-tool my resume and references. A great Program Director, and a guy that I really like a lot, Tom Cook called with solid advice on making my audio demo sound better.

Of course I’d be remise if I left out my wife Charmen. She believes that I’m much more talented than I really am. That’s probably because for years she’s heard me say how great I am! Thank God she believes it because her encouragement pushes me to apply for jobs that I probably have no business applying for. And my kids, Jack and Nick, inspire me to follow my own advice about doing your best and never giving up.

Thanks to all of them, and to all of the other friends that I didn’t mention by name. You guys are appreciated more than words can say. And thank you for dropping by the site and reading this.

You guys rock!

Bill

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1283563387 Irene A. LeClaire

Hey, Chris made this real easy! Bill, best of luck in the job search. Our mutual friends are keeping their fingers crossed that you find something in this market, but you’ll do well wherever you land. Remember, you can always go Back to Gilwell! Irene

http://www.billfoxrocks.com Bill Fox

Irene that really means a lot. Thanks you. And yes…Chris is THE MAN!

Steve Dow

Duuuude, you gotta do something about that picture!

You look like someone is explaining Cricket rules.

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Steve…that picture is a CLASSIC!

Scott Martin

Very nice Bill alot of people are praying for you and the family.

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Thanks Scott. I appreciate your call today too. You’re a good friend.

Bonnie Schell

Hey Mr. Bill!!
Your site is Super-Cool…like you. Your picture is a riot!! I love it. Again, very best of luck in your job search. My thoughts are with you and your family. You rock Bill!! See ya!

Bonnie.

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Bonnie! Thank you!

Sister Mary Carol Waig (the only one)

Yo, great site, here is hoping you find something close so we don’t have to fly anywhere for scouting events and BBQ’s…that would just stink…LOL Nice Mantra…because you know it is true, I will stop saying it too you maybe….hahaha
Fingers crossed, keep the faith kid we are all rooting for ya because there is only ONE Bill Fox!!!!and morning radio is pretty pathetic without you on it….
Pachari Lutke

Bill,
Your airchecks sound great and your blog sounds pretty upbeat. (so far)
There is no doubt in my mind you will find yourself behind a mic again soon.

Pachari Lutke (only one in your legion of fans)

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Pachari! Thanks for checking in. Miss you…we need to catch up soon. Although Facebook does a pretty good job of keeping me up to date with your globe trotting. Still bet it isn’t as fun as “back in the day” when we were in Iceland!

Geoff Gergler

Bill, You are truly talented. I’ve listened to radio my whole life from California to.. well.. Maine. I know what draws me to listen and what causes me to change stations. Since you were pointed out to me, I’ve listened to you every chance I got. You will do well. Rock on Bill!!!

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Thanks Geoff. Have a safe holiday weekend.

http://fullmoonoverbunganut.weebly.com Jim Henry

Bill – So sorry to hear of your departure from the Frank’s Place show. I tuned in the other morning, heard Stan and thought you must be on vacation. But there was something wrong, because the station promos only referred to Frank’s Place, not Frank’s Place with Bill & Heidi. I am sorry to see my instincts were correct. I’ll echo the sentiments of others that you should land somewhere quickly. If it is in Portland, Frank is in trouble, because Stan sounds OK, but you are the man! Good luck!

http://billfoxrocks.com/ Bill Fox

Jim…thanks! I appreciate all of the kind words. I”ll miss being a part of Frank Nations morning. But I’m excited about the future and look forward to a new show. Check back here and I’ll be sure to let everyone know where I am so that you can at least stream it online. Have a great Labor Day Weekend…and be safe.

Louis Desrochers

I am sad that you are no longer working for frank fm. every time that I go to camden, the first that i do is: listen to frank fm. hope that you find a new job and a new challenge very soon. you have great talent, a great personnality, and so much experience. good luck !!!

louis from quebec city canada

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Thanks Louis.

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000750433705 Bonnie Schell

Hi Bill… I have a suggestion for a conversation topic…Why is Michael Vick playing on the field, when he should be behind bars? Does anybody agree with me on this one? Just wondering.

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As most people know, I’m a HUGE animal lover. We have a rescue Boxer, 5 cats, a rabbit, and a guinea pig. I’ve been involved in Greyhound rescue since 1992.

However horrible his crimes were, my feeling is that Vick paid his debt to society. He has done everything asked of him by the court and the NFL. Michael Vick has every right to play in the NFL…and I honestly hope he’s turned his life around and plays well.