The hummingbirds have flown the coop.

Well it looks like it is time to take in your feeders in North Idaho.  We were able to enjoy our humming birds longer this year.  We saw the last young one about 3 days ago.  The Rufous Hummingbird has the long solo flight of  more than 5,000 miles a year. It flies from central Mexico to.. read more →

Choosing a domain name

Along with being a Realtor I have also been a webdesigner for 12 years. All of my websites come up on the first 3 pages of google and the very first step to accomplishing this is to have a good domain name containing key words. I tell my clients to choose a domain name that.. read more →

Sandpoint A Norman Rockwell meets Ansel Adams classic. USA Today

Sure, it looks idyllic now … By Laura Bly, USA TODAY SANDPOINT, Idaho — It’s a Norman Rockwell-meets-Ansel Adams classic, brought to life every summer: the warm sunshine, the clear reaches of Sand Creek and the whoops of young boys swinging from a rope strung high in a nearby cottonwood tree. Ripples of charm: Boaters cruise.. read more →

The Pickle Jar

The pickle jar as far back as I can remember sat on the floor beside the dresser in my parents’ bedroom. When he got ready for bed, Dad would empty his pockets and toss his coins into the jar. As a small boy I was always fascinated at the sounds the coins made as they.. read more →

Wooden Boat Show and Car Shows and Rodeos

If you missed the wooden boat show in Sandpoint this past July now is your chance to catch it again.  On August 22-23 is the 24th Annual Coeur d’Alene Wooden Boat Festival. The Coeur d’Alene Resort Boardwalk features wooden boats along entertainment with food vendors, and more! If you still can’t make it you can see them.. read more →

Home Care Tips For August

You can keep your home in top shape with simple tasks throughout the year. This month, be sure to: Test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detector. Replace batteries where necessary. Drain approximately 2 gallons from your water heater to eliminate sediment. Clean your clothes dryer vent duct. Vacuum your bathroom vent covers. Replace or.. read more →

Don’t Judge By The Looks

A lady in a faded gingham dress and her husband, dressed in a homespun threadbare suit, stepped off the train in Boston, and walked timidly without an appointment into the president’s outer office. The secretary could tell in a moment that such backwoods, country hicks had no business at Harvard and probably didn’t even deserve.. read more →

Home, Barn, treehouse, trails for sale Sandpoint ID

 Tucked away from the paved county maintained road behind a forest of trees you will find this beautiful 2400 sq ft 3bedroom 3 bath home. Situated on 5.75 lush park like acres with manicured paths that extend to 3 miles of mountain bike and walking trails. Great room features plenty of windows, open beams and.. read more →

Women of courage celebration Women Pilots of world war II Bird Aviation

BIRD AVIATION MUSEUM – WASP CELEBRATION – July 15-18, 2010 SCHEDULE (Tentative) Thursday, July 15, 2010 – Early Arrival if desired Friday, July 16, 2010 – VIP DINNER 5:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres 6:00 p.m. Hawaiian Luau with a special program in your honor. Saturday, July 17, 2010 – FLY-IN FLY IN starting at 9:00 a.m.. read more →

August in Sandpoint

26-August 23 Painting With Watercolors. Sandpoint Parks and Recreation hosts the class Painting with Watercolors for all levels age 16 and above at Sandpoint Community Hall each Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The classes taught by Julie Hutslar, a professional watercolor artist, will cover specific methods, painting out-of-doors, using still life as subject.. read more →