I was off last week while helping my girlfriend Jennifer move to Arizona... We did the big move, with a rental truck, a trailer to move her car, and a big blanket for her dog Sampson... It was a blast until we hit the storms in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Was that ever a lot of rain, about a foot in a half in 2 days in some areas. That is twice as much rainfall that Phoenix gets all year! Crazy. We knew the storms were coming, but seeing that much rain fall from the sky was amazing. It slowed us down quite a bit as well, the visibility was horrible and at times we were only going about 30 mph. Have you ever drove across country? I have done it twice and loved both experiences. Here are some tips if you have a trip in the near future:



1. Take breaks, and find interesting places to stop along the way. We stoped by Graceland in Memphis, and yes even bought some Elvis shades! We had some great BBQ in Little Rock, and toured old town in New Mexico. Having a destination keeps you going when you have to sit in a truck for hours.



2. Get a good truck! Make sure when you are renting a truck that it is good shape. I have heard horror stories about trucks breaking down. If you feel nervous about a truck, don't hesitate to ask for another. I have always had great luck with Budget trucks.



3. Have games and great music standing by, we had a blast listening to all the different radio stations across the country and hearing different accents.



4. A GPS helped a lot! For Christmas, my parents got me a small GPS unit. You can get them now for under $150, and it was WORTH it. You just type in the address and go, it's that easy.



It was funny, everyone warned Jennifer and I about how we would drive other crazy in a truck that long. Well I am happy to say after 3o hours and 2,000 miles later we got along great, and it is good to have her here! Does anyone want to help us unload all her stuff?

Have a great rest of the week,

-P

Day four with the pregnancy suit, and let me tell you this will be a week I will never forget... I have learned so much and a big thank you to Banner Estrella Medical Center who provided all of us with some valuable information. I have a pretty sore back, but that's it. I don't have to deal with morning sickness, hot flashes, heart burn, etc... At the end of the week all I have to do is take off the suit, not give birth! No, I have it pretty easy except when I head out in public... If you could see the faces on people when I walk around town, it's very funny. Some folks will say something, others will just stare and you know what they are thinking... That guy has a serious belly!

The suit we used was made by Reality Works, and is called the pregnancy profile. It is made for men and women to wear and get a small idea of what it is like to be 9 months pregnant. You fill the belly up with water and once it's all together it weighs around 30 pounds. It's made to be worn for 1 hour at a time, not 5 days... So I am looking forward to Friday! :)

Finally the reason we are doing this is for the West Valley Child Crisis Center in Glendale, it is one amazing place in Glendale... I have visited a couple of times and was very impressed... Since 1985, West Valley Child Crisis Center has provided temporary shelter and supervision for children who are victims of, or at risk of, abuse, neglect, or abandonment, in a safe home-like environment. Please join us tomorrow from 4:30 to 7:00am as we gather much needed toys, clothes and money for WVCCC.

I got my start in broadcasting at a radio station in Portland, OR. I worked at a station called KNRK 94.7, my title was "Paul The Prize Guy." It was the best job ever, I was the promotion guy that would deliver prizes to people. I was the fella who everyone was very happy to see. I also had many on-air opportunities for their morning show, making just $5.00 and hour... Thanks Mom for helping me with rent each month!

It takes a lot of skill being a DJ... You have to learn how to run the board, getting your timing down, recording phoners etc. When you have your own on-air shift you are your own director, producer and talent. It can get a little stressful, but there is nothing better then the thrill of putting together a good show.

My brother and I had a very successful show in Cincinnati called "Horton's House Party." I miss it terribly but guess what; I have my first shift on-air in Phoenix this Saturday! Make sure to tune your dials to 98.7 "The Peak" this weekend from 7 to midnight. If you haven't heard the Peak before it is an amazing station that was a creation of program director, Joel Grey. It's almost like listening to your I-Pod, and they play any type of music they want. Ohhh and they never repeat a song once during the day! Can't wait, I hope I don't make any mistakes!
Have a great rest of the week,
-Paul

It all started Friday when I was asked by the Harlem Globetrotters to be a part of their big show! What an experience, I played for the Washington Generals and they even hooked me up with my own official Jersey. What amazed me was how the Generals go all out during the game, but in the last 82 years they have only won one game! Sure a lot of the game is scripted, but the talent on the Globetrotter team is amazing... They had me in for just a few plays, I am happy to report that I put two points on the board for the Generals. Thanks again to the Globetrotter organization for that wonderful experience.

On Saturday, I woke up early went out for a beautiful hike up Camelback. Then trekked out to Scottsdale to help host the PACC911 Hope luncheon. PACC911 brings together the many animal welfare organizations throughout Maricopa County, working for the benefit of local animals. Over 500 people attended, raising money for the Emergency Medical Fund. Thanks to Bari and her staff, the event turned out to be a HUGE success. If you would like more information about Pacc911 check out their website at www.pacc911.org.

Then on Sunday, football! Since the Bengals are out of it, I am rooting for the Packers!
Have a great week,
-Paul

OK, I know I am a weather guy... But, I didn't know how much the sun would make such an impression on me. IT IS BEAUTIFUL HERE! I grew up in Portland, and worked in Seattle, Spokane and Cincinnati. If they planned a parade in December, no one would show up. In both Seattle and Portland they average about 40 to 50 inches of rain every year, grey and gloomy every other day. Last Saturday, I walked from my house to the Fiesta Bowl parade with my shorts and sunglasses and loved every minute of it. Now I know that rain is very important especially in such a dry area, but being able to count on good weather most of the time is very new to me.

Just this month, imagine all the things that we are able to do because this amazing climate! The Fiesta Bowl, Super bowl, a huge marathon, and FBR! Then in February the baseball teams start rolling into town! I LOVE IT! Well at least until June... How will I handle the extreme heat? That's new to me as well, stay tuned...
Happy new year everyone!
-Paul

What a day yesterday! I had a chance to hang with "Buckets" from the Harlem Globetrotters, and then fly with Fighter Combat International.

First, the Globetrotters... On January 11th they asked me if I would be interested in playing in a game as a member of the Generals! I said "HECK YES," what a blast that would be! The only problem is the nick name my executive producer gave me... "Bubbles." How the heck could I look tough on the court with a nick-name like bubbles? Buckets wanted to make it a tougher name like "Hurricane Horton," but now it looks like Bubbles is catching on, GREAT! :( Don't forget to look for Bubbles Horton on January 11th, at US Airways Center at 7pm, love to see you there.

After the big morning with the Globetrotters, we were hungry so we made a stop at McDonalds in Mesa... We tried the new Mcburrito, which turned out to be a bad idea. Our next stop was at the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport, for a flight of a life time! If you are looking for that perfect gift for someone who loves adventure, look no further then Fighter Combat International. Our pilot was Dennis Quaid's brother Clarke, his call name was Otter... That sounds a bit tougher then Bubbles! We took off around 10 am and he had about 8 or 9 aerial tricks that I was even able to try. Just a warning though, do not eat right before the flight! :)

Have a happy holiday everyone, and I hope you have a wonderful start to the new year!
Sincerely,
Paul Horton

If you have a job that you think would be great to share with our viewers, send us an e-mail... I am ready for the challenge!

So far we have done some great things, trading jobs with a barista, a doggy day care worker, and the toughest, a stay at home mom.

Last Tuesday, I was a pizza maker at NYPD Pizza. Boy did I learn a lot! The Zeigler brothers taught me that it’s the little things that make a difference. Did you know they use real New York water to make the dough?!? It's the water, the very fresh ingredients, and the brick oven they use that puts them on top. I think the toughest part of the live shot was learning how to properly throw the pizza, remembering to always keep your hands at 10 and 2 while rotating smoothly. Another tough part was not eating everything I made, I LOVE ITALIAN FOOD and PIZZA! If I worked there, I would be a huge man!

Thanks again to all of you who have e-mailed us with your job swap ideas. One of our next ones, is job swapping with Arizona’s #1 bike repair man.

Email me your idea, Phorton@kpho.com

What an incredible experience I had Monday! 2flyus.com invited CBS 5 to do the weather live from a hot air balloon. At first I was a bit nervous, but after meeting our pilot Kevin Flanagen, I knew we were in safe hands. Kevin has over 20 years of flying experience and is one of the best balloon pilots in the country. He taught us the in's and out's of ballooning and told us his most embarrassing landing... A NUDEST CAMP! If you are looking for a customized gift of a life time, 2 Fly Us is who you want to contact. They have different flights you can choose from, flying at dawn or sunset, or a customized flight for your group.

We took off at about 6:15 am, and did the weather live in the air about 1,200 feet above Chandler. Kevin made it look so simple, and I was amazed how peaceful and quiet it was. If you would like to schedule a trip of a lifetime, I recommend a trip in a hot air balloon. I was also amazed how affordable it was, they have pkg's starting at $165.00 per person... Not bad for a big time adventure! We landed smoothly around 7:30 and I am happy to say everyone had all their clothes on.

What a weekend. My parents were here in town to visit me and to see the Oregon Ducks play in Tucson. I am originally from Portland, Oregon, and my whole family LOVES the Ducks. One of the reasons I love living here is we are in the Pac 10 conference, and the Ducks come and play here in Arizona at least once a year. This visit wasn't good for the Ducks. U of A was a better team, and there went our hopes for a national championship. Now I'm rooting for the Sun Devils, the Rose Bowl is looking like a strong possibility! In fact, we will be live at Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday getting ready for the big game against USC.

I felt horrible, not only did my parents endure a tough loss, but I got the flu over the weekend... Start taking your vitamins folks! What I experienced over the weekend was HORRIBLE! I don't usually get sick, but this flu bug hit me hard, and I hear it's going around... Sore throat, stuffed nose, fever, YIKES. I had so many great things to show them about my new home, but I had to take it easy. I did tough out a visit to Scottsdale for Artfest. LOVED IT.! They had great entertainment and I picked up a few gifts for the family. If you haven't been to Artfest before, I strongly recommend it... Have a great week and we'll see you tomorrow starting at 4:30!

Happy Halloween everyone! What a great week so far, we went live at the Poore Brothers potato chip factory and saw from beginning to finish where potato chips come from... Thank you Jennifer for the wonderful tour. Also, thank you to the Zadillac family in NW Glendale for the tour of their 8,000 square foot haunted house. It takes about two months for Vince and his family to transform his home into the Morbid Manson. Make sure to check it out tonight starting at 6:30.
Because I get up so early, I will probably not be dressing up this year :( I will be giving out Reeses Peanut Butter cups at the door. I have already ate most of them! I think Nicole had a great idea... If you are trying to stay away from the candy, get something you don't like. Since I love sweets, next year I will give out toothbrushes!
Have a great week,
-Paul