Friday Humor – The Idaho Song

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Enjoy!

Bragging Rights!

Kiplinger has noted Boise as their #4 top pick of places to live, work and play.  Check out their video featuring our fair city: 
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid572031303/bclid1571610693/bctid1576205363
And, here’s another link to Kiplinger’s story about Boise:
http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2008/05/2008-best-city-boise.html
-GG

Give ‘em the boot!

Just a quick note today from a friend of mine who is married to a Boise Firefighter that I thought I’d share with you here:
 
The firemen and their families will be out at the main intersections on Fairview/Milwaukee and Fairview/Cole this Saturday to collect money for MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, 100% of the money goes to MDA, [...]

Help for the Coburn Family – JUNE 7 EVENT

We had some friends over this weekend for a BBQ and officially test out our imaginary table (see previous post “Shattered” for details…).  Table aside, I got a great tip from one of my friends who told me about a fantastic home decor place I’ve been wanting to check out in Nampa called “Graples.”  It’s [...]

JR Simplot…1909-2008

As a child I remember going to visit my Oma who lived just off of Bogus Basin Road at the base of the “highlands” in the Boise foothills.  I remember gawking at the big house with arched windows perched high on the hill with the BIG American flag waiving unfurled in the wind. 
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Cartwright+Road+and+Bogus+Basin+Road+Boise+Idaho&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=34.259599,81.914062&ie=UTF8&ll=43.657254,-116.197844&spn=0.015276,0.054073&z=15&layer=c&cbll=43.649599,-116.19977&panoid=7k0H0fdWUBdlqc3EaaGuGg
 I also remember [...]

Statesman Suggestions for Your Extended Holiday Weekend

The Idaho statesman posted some great weekend “to do” suggestions this afternoon on their website.  The story link is below, and the story is pasted here as well.  I was just about to work on another post about events commemorating our veterans, so….Thanks for making my job easy this week, Statesman!  The Statesman’s website [...]

Friday Humor

I found this on KTVB.com and could not help but laugh in disbelief.  SERIOUSLY?!?!?!
http://www.ktvb.com/news/localnews/stories/ktvba-may2208-craig_bobblefoot.1c0c61ac.html
Minnesota baseball team giving out Sen. Craig ‘bobblefoot’ to fans

 

05:47 PM MDT on Thursday, May 22, 2008
 
Associated Press  
 

 
The St. Paul Saints are handing out booblefoots to the first 2,500 fans that attend their May 25th game.

 
ST. PAUL, Minn. — You’ve heard [...]

Some weekend event options

The weekend weather forecast is not exactly great for spending time out doors, so here are some indoor options…and one or two outside!
Theater:
Friday and Saturday – Knock ‘em Dead Dinner theater presents “Jake’s Women”  For show times and more information visit http://www.kedproductions.org/ or call 385-0021
Friday and Saturday - Boise Little Theater presents “The Sunshine Boys” For show [...]

A Vistor’s Tale – Part 2

 (Editor’s Note:  This is part 2 of a guest blog written by  a dear friend of mine who visited Boise last weekend.  You can learn more about her at www.glutenfreebowlofsoul.blogspot.com)
 
Boise through my eyes – A vistor’s tale (Part 2)
Restaurants abound throughout the downtown area of Boise and a few that we ate at over [...]

A Visitor’s Tale – Part 1

(Editor’s note:  This is a guest post by a dear friend of mine who visited the Treasure Valley last weekend.  It was not her first visit, but she definitely knew the sights she wanted to hit while here!  Part 2 will be posted tomorrow.  For more about this author, visit www.glutenfreebowlofsoul.blogspot.com Enjoy!)
Boise through my eyes ~ [...]