So, this morning, I have little knowledge of the outside world, including the most recent Byway story. I suppose I could read the Spokesman Online, but the Daily Blat for today's news probably won't show up until Monday. Besides, we old geezers still like sitting and sipping on coffee while skimming those morning headlines, reading some stories and commenting out loud about some of the morning zingers to whoever will listen.
We're dealing with this situation. Bill has his oatmeal going. Annie has turned on the TV, and, just in case you didn't notice, I'm here typing. So, it's on with the Saturday Slight . . . .
- Airborne was the drug of choice around here yesterday. I don't know if it's the dryness of our heat or if it's real germ proliferation, but I noticed a brand new bottle of those wonder cold pills was almost empty as family members were plopping the pills in water, waiting for them to fizz and then downing multiple doses. Besides the telltale pill bottle, I had no problem noticing that left-side sore throat, which appeared and disappeared earlier in the week, had made an even more monumental re-appearance yesterday. By the time we drove to the Hoot Owl, to meet with the Jeffres folks for breakfast, I'd already downed two Airborne with no noticeable results. So, I guess it's another cold and flu season, and with the Thanksgiving germ exchange, it's probably something we'll be dealing with for the next couple of months.
- New snow this morning. We have about an inch which has whitened up the four inches from the night before. Yesterday was the first day of Schweitzer's newest ski season, so we frequently stopped by our sliding glass door with the binoculars and watched skiers glide down the slopes of Colburn Basin. There was plenty of sun and, from reports we've heard, plenty of snow for an opening day. We're tempted to tell some skiers to take their cell phones up there and call us from Colburn Basin so we can wave at them.
- Annie started installing the Christmas light show at the Lovestead yesterday. So far, she's decorated the ornamental bushes and the spruce tree on the north side of the driveway. The mountain ash in the front lawn has its Christmas decor, and she'll do the bushes on the right side of the driveway as well as another tree or two and the front deck. The initial scheme shows that the place will be pretty festive for the holiday season. Annie will be flying back to Seattle this afternoon. As usual, she's made the most of her visit here and has taken a nice assortment of photos, so be checking out her blog: (http://www.nnlove.blogspot.com) in the next day or so for her latest photo show from Sandpoint.
- This has been a Napoleon Dynamite/Prairie Home Companion/Gonzaga weekend. We've gathered around the tube several times to laugh or cheer as some of our favorite TV personalities have done their thing. For anyone with a quirky sense of humor who has never watched Napoleon Dynamite, I'll encourage you to put it on your list of "things to do." You must watch it more than once. I don't know if watching it at least a dozen times as my husband has done is wise, but it's definitely one of those movies where loyal viewers eventually learn all the lines. And with every watching comes a nuance we have not noticed previously. Last night, we watched Prairie Home Companion for the second time, and I have a feeling we'll see it again. I love the music and the acting. Actually, the acting is so good, it doesn't even seem like acting. As for the Zags, yes, we watched quietly last night. The cards were not in their favor at any time during the game, and it's obvious that little Butler is a strong team. Somehow, I didn't mind their loss, though. They had satisfied their fans far beyond what was imaginable Wednesday night when they soundly defeated No. 2 North Carolina. The season is young, and adversity teaches. I believe they'll bounce back and have us screaming and yelling and clapping in no time. Go ZAGS!
- It's my turn to go to Spokane today. I'll probably just drive to the airport, say good bye to Annie, turn around and come straight back home. Bill did stop in at most of the venues I'd suggested in yesterday's posting. He also bought a new cell phone and a better coffee maker. We had a new one that made only four cups, and we were noticing an empty pot much too soon every morning. The new one will make up to 12, so we should be able to keep our caffeine jolts on schedule from now on.
- Larry Jeffres----I decided I must talk about him today. Larry and I got off on a bit of the wrong foot several years ago because of a high school "project" gone bad. As they say, however, there are those silver linings, and this one must have been laced with gold. Out of that "project" came one of the wonderful friendships I've cherished throughout my adult life. Larry is one of those people who, by their genuine warmth and caring, makes other people fall in love with Sandpoint. He's been gone for a few years to Milwaukee but has returned to live out his life here with his wife Mary Ann. Sandpoint is a better place because of his return. Welcome back, Larry.
- I received this blurb from Will Valentine who does an online newsletter promoting museum events. So, check out these events and help support the museum. Sip & Shop-December 12th. 4-7 PM: The Pend d' Oreille Winery has added the Bonner County Museum to the organizations it supports with its Sip & Shop program. Ten percent of all sales betweeen 4 and 7 pm on December 12 will be donated to the Museum. So if you are looking for Christmas gift ideas or would just like to sample their fine wines, please drop by the Winery on that date and see what they have on offer. This is an enjoyable way to support the Museum.
Local Author Book Signing & Museum Holiday Open House - December 15th. 3-7 PM: Vanderfords will not be hosting their usual local author book signing event this year so we will hold it out at the Museum on Friday, December 15 from 3-7 pm. While you visit with our local authors and peruse the books they have on offer, you can also check out our latest exhibits including the newly painted caboose. While sampling the wine and refreshments that will be provided, you can visit with the folks who keep the Museum running. In addition to the books by local authors, we will also have a fine assortment of other books suitable as gifts for anyone who enjoys reading about history. - The manuscript is sitting on the end table in downstairs in the living room. Billie Jean, the Keokee editor, brought it by the other night for me to look over her copy editing marks and questions. She's been pretty kind to me, except we have had discussions about contractions, which I tend to love. We have agreed to compromise on that issue, and I must say she's had a sharp eye in catching glitches and typos here and there. We'll be getting together again next week and moving on to the next stage of production. Chris, the publisher, told me that an order form for the new book will be posted on Sandpoint Online sometime next week. So, if you're interested, keep checking (www.sandpointonline.com)
I've promised to autograph every pre-ordered copy when they arrive even if I have to burn midnight oil to do so.
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