We received a bit of snow overnight.
No complaints because I know every little bit counts up at Schweitzer. I read in the morning paper that they have finally been able to open some more lifts in this less-than-stellar ski season.
I always say it can snow all it wants up in the mountains. Just give us down in the valleys some breaks.
I actually think we've had a longer mud season than a snow season this year.
Twas mighty soupy crossing the road to get the paper this morning and the potholes are keeping the cars in crawling mode.
Yesterday was a pretty good day and the feeling of early spring motivated me to put 37 geranium seeds in pots. I have 23 more and will plant them soon as well as pansies, petunias and 'maters.
Gardening fever getting off to a good start.
The gentleman in the middle used to be a familiar face at Sandpoint Bulldogs sports activities.
Kyle Cajero started his career as sports editor for the Bonner County Daily Bee.
Now he travels with teams for his alma mater Pepperdine University in Malibu.
At last night's Pepperdine-Gonzaga women's game, Kyle was spending his time at McCarthey Athletic Complex taking pictures and attending to other duties as assistant director of athletic communications for his university.
He took time during halftime to locate Bill and Annie who were attending the women's game.
Nice to keep in touch with Kyle as he moves on in his career doing exactly what he loves.
BTW: the ZAGS women won handily last night, improving their record to 23-2.
Tonight Bill, Annie and I will be attending another Bulldog women's game---this time at Les Rogers Gym as Willie's SHS varsity girls try to secure their trip to next week's State Tournament.
A win over Lakeland will do it, and a win will give them 20 victories for the season.
Good luck, Bulldogs!
Just cuz I was curious.
Throughout my life, I've usually been a day late and a dollar short of keeping up with, let alone even knowing about fads.
Such is the case with the Stanley cup, mug, tumbler, jug--whatever you want to call it.
The other day while we were visiting REI in Spokane, I spotted a display of Stanley tumblers.
Knowing I was in a trendy outdoor store, I thought this would be a good place to learn why the Stanley brand has suddenly sizzled in media hype.
So, took a couple of pictures and then walked up to the counter.
"I have a question," I said to the clerk. "I'm asking because I'm curious and wonder if I missed something. What's with the Stanley craze."
It was obvious the clerk had not studied up as she seemed to stumble on giving me a well-informed answer.
That added to my comfort zone, knowing that someone else was just as perplexed as I.
When she had had time to think, she said, "It fits in the cup holder."
To which I said that would be good because Subaru's make good cars but the cup holders most of the time are useless for cups.
The clerk next to her chimed in. Maybe it was he who suggested that it was the colors and that social media had allowed Stanleys to seemingly usurp the grand poopah of the mugs title from Yeti.
Some may dispute that claim.
Anyway, these people were really nice and they gave it their all to produce a satisfying answer, but I'm still wondering about this craze.
No Stanley cups, tumblers or jugs were given at this family's past Christmas gift exchange. If they had, I'm sure I would have heard all the attributes.
For now, I have to ask store clerks or look it up on the Internet.
In my research this morning, I found the following bullet messages about the Stanleys.
- Optimal Capacity: The 40 oz Stanley cup, in particular, is a favorite, ensuring all-day hydration without the hassle of constant refills.
- Ergonomic Design: Its handle ensures ease of portability, be it during an adventurous hike or a regular day at work.
- Universal Fit: Crafted to fit most cup holders, it's the ideal travel buddy.
- Easy Maintenance: Being dishwasher-safe, it's a breeze to clean.
- Eco-conscious: In today's sustainability-driven world, Stanley offers a green alternative to single-use plastics.
- Personal Touch: Stanley recognizes the joy of personalization, allowing users to make their cups uniquely theirs.
Final note: tonight at the game, I'll look at the tumblers which occupy the floor next to or behind the SHS girls varsity team.
I'm thinking they may not all be Stanleys because at least once or twice I've seen towels brought out to clean up the lakes where some of the tumblers have tumbled and emptied all their contents onto the floor.
Maybe by the time Stanley stuff goes out of fashion, I'll become an expert and maybe I'll have my own personalized Stanley tumbler.
For now, my curiosity continues.
Happy Friday. Enjoy the videos.
Note: the last one is about 30 minutes long but very informative.
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