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Gallery: Happy Birthday Debbie!

Ladies, have you ever met another girl at work or out and knew instantly, yep, she’s my bud.  Just about sixteen years ago , that happened to me when Debbie…

Ladies, have you ever met another girl at work or out and knew instantly, yep, she's my bud.  Just about sixteen years ago , that happened to me when Debbie Nance walked in our studio doors.

She and Charlie had just been hired to do afternoon drive here and came in to the studio to check it out.  Charlie was  a whirlwind , I don't think he even noticed me.  He was about the business of checking out the control board but Deb and I had a chance to chat.  I just knew she and I would get along just fine.  We have and we did and we do.  Year after year for work or for play we spend tons of time together and there is always lots of laughter, secrets I can tell that I know won't be repeated,everyday texts or calls and the occasional shenanigans.

One of the best times I have ever had with Deb came when a girls trip almost fell apart.  For various reasons the other girls couldn't come.  We had the choice of rescheduling but Deb and I were still available and we went ahead with the plan.  It ended up being one of the best trips of my life.  We laughed til we cried being the unexpected( I should say uninvited) guests at a black tie event at the Grove Park Inn.

There really are too many stories to tell and too many pictures to feature but here are just a few.  Hope you enjoy.  And Deb, if you are reading this, I love you.  I really really do.

Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.