Walkin' in Selle

I don't know if there's a parallel, but we sure have enjoyed a lot of happy pills lately---sunny weather and the ZAGS keep on winning.  

It doesn't get much better than that in January, especially here in North Idaho.

The great part is that Schweitzer Resort keeps on rolling in spite of the mild weather.  I heard yesterday from the morning ski report that they're one of nine resorts in the country still touting good skiing, boarding, tubing, etc. 

I also listened the other day as Janice Schoonover told some friends that their sleigh-ride numbers at their guest ranch have been more than impressive this year.

So, Mother Nature is distributing something for everyone around here, and we aren't complaining.

This is the happiest January/winter I've seen in years.  

Two days ago, I showed former students and friends, visiting here from Arizona,  some of our favorite hiking, riding, biking spots---Trout Creek, Ginter and Albertson wildlife management areas. 

I also showed them one of Bill's geocaches after we walked a trail on bare ground and flanked by tall, dry grass.

Later, when we arrived at Western Pleasure Guest Ranch, whose owners went to school with my visitors, there was still snow enough for their sleighs. 

So, it's a good life, and we're not taking one minute of it for granted.  

I enjoyed a nice walk through some Selle Roads yesterday afternoon and snapped a few photos of farm houses, barns and general Selle scenery.

I'll leave you with the photos and remind you to tell friends about voting for Miss Idaho at www.missamerica.org.  Scroll down, find her video and photo and vote.  One vote per computer, so if cell phones and laptops, they work too. 

You have until Jan. 12 to vote.  Thanks.

Happy Friday to all.