Mark's North Idaho Blog

Waving Proudly with a fantastic backdropComing out of Super One Grocery in Sandpoint Idaho one late afternoon I was treated to quite a surprise.  In the short time I had been inside a storm front had moved in.  With Super One flying our Flag at all stores this one seemed to be perfectly framed.  ...

WaCanId Ride Sunrise day 2 - 2015 Robert Vegas Bob Swetz , with a recent post, asked for some participation in his group 'clouds at Active Rain'. So with the upcoming Rotary sponsored WaCanId Bicycle ride (371 miles - 5 days riding) less than 2 months away I thought this might be an approipriate ...

Kitchens are the heart of most homes - Bonners Ferry Idaho Home for saleThe kitchen is where home comes together.  The early morning coffee looking out over the views or landscape.  Dinners with the family.  Chit chatting while fixing meals.  Everyone tends to gravitate towards the kitchen with g...

Listing Appointment in Hope Idaho with a treatAs I was heading home from a listing appointment in Hope Idaho I could not help appreciate how lucky and fortunate I am to live, and work, in North Idaho.  Wind swept waters of Lake Pend Oreille with rain squalls dotting the horizon filled the drive h...

1st half of the year review - Contest4th of July brings BBQ's, parades, celebrations, fireworks.  It also brings the beginning of the second half of the year.  A wise time to review one's 2016 goals and business plans.  This is in answer to 'July 4th Contest - How is your business plan looking? '...

July 4th Contest - How is your business plan looking?With a recent question I asked, in Active Rain, Debbie Reynolds inquired if I would host a contest with the same question.  July 4th has its obvious celebrations.  What it also means to us, is the beginning of the 2nd half of the year.  We all ...

I am reposting this for as many to see as possible.  Take a moment to watch this video.  Words do not do it justice.     The below video was produced by Robert Surgenor several years ago that tells the true story of our National Anthem. I GUARANTEE you, if you watch this video, you will never thi...

July 4th Parade line in Sandpoint IdahoPreparations are being made.  Traffic diverted.  Chairs being placed.  Speakers tested.  Sandpoint's 1st Avenue will soon be closed to traffic for 2016 Fourth of July Parade.  Enjoy the day, and make it a safe one with family and friends.Enjoy the change of ...

Are we running our clients off?I had a good run with my printer of quite a few years, with moves along with storage.  It finally gave in and quit a few days ago.  As with everything we tend not to realize its importance until having to do without.  Shopping a printer yesterday brought something e...

 Goal Achieved ! Set em high for better rewardsA couple months back I posted I may have made a mistake in a goal I had set.  It was rather lofty considering not having been on a bike for about 35 years other than a few times last year.  The goal to ride the "Chafe 150" 80 mile ride.  I started tr...