Up hill battle

With the catering biz slowly fading, and the Shakespere contract well handled by Mrs. Peterson. Berryhill is going to return to downtown and not far from his long gone resturant on 8th. Expect to see John wandering around the very recently vacated Tapas location soon.Gotta be good news for the neighboring bars. A libation or two will help the staff cope.

Great shot!

No, I was to da*m muddy to take out the camera. D’ohAs the sun was setting I was working the sizzor jack hard. Didn’t really want to stay the night. By the time I got the car unstuck the second out of three times. There was no way I was going to touch my camera. It stayed in it’s case to protect it from mud.

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Couple other things: After a wash the Magnum well be no worse for the trip. I had plenty of food and water and was never in danger. Never lost-just not found. It was less than a eight mile walk out. Some people do that for fun. Humbolt-web.jpg

Was this was bit stupid, yeh, but I have been wandering the back roads of Idaho in various unsuitable cars since I got my drivers license at 14. Yes, I've gotten a car or two stuck, my old Jeep use to break down a lot. I have always either gotten unstuck, found some one to pull me out, fixed the problem or walked out. Next Time give me at least till dark the next day before you send out the national guard.

I am so grateful for this outpouring of concern. It only takes one goof up to tell how much you are loved. THANK YOU ALL. Now I’m headed to Craters of the Moon.

Just kidding! That’s not till next week.

Road trip check list

Cell Phone-checkCameras-two Lenses-three Flash-two Tri pod- yes Satilite radio-Sirius GPS-I got the GPS Computer-yes w/an extra battery

At Daybreak south of the Nevada border I would have traded the whole lot for one camp shovel or a high lift jack.9106~Not-All-Who-Wander-Are-Lost-Tolkien-Posters1.jpg

Stuck!

Sorry all, really wanted that one last shot. Ended up at the other side of the Nevada border “stuck to the hubs.” I can not tell you how much your love, prayers and kindness means to me. I was apparently on a two way road. . . drive in.-walk out. A very long walk out

Calm

Quiet!Went from insane to very peaceful in the world on Boisee.com

So how about an update on some earlier posts.

As predicted A “name” bartender is going to Chandler’s in the Hotel 42. Perennial Martini Mix-off winner Pat Carden will step behind the new plank in the former Lugenbeals location.

Pair’s Christine Reid confirmed that she and her partner Mitch are moving into the old spot.

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Boise Area River Festival announced-Boisee.com Exclusive

DateLine-4.1.2007Boise Area River Festival spokesman Mobray Davidson the 3rd tells Boisee that the “Fest was a family event. An event to important to lose.”

In an attempt to please out of town musicians and food vendors. The new event will be moved to the first day of April beginning in 2008. “Because so many of our out of town businesses have more important fairs and the like during the spring and summer we are moving the new River Festival.” Said Davidson

Due to the weather, in early April the Boise Area River Festival will be held “along the river” in the Taco Bell Arena. “Hey, we may even try to get a hot air balloon up in there.” Davidson is quoted as saying.

We at Boisee.com salute the new Boise Area River Festival. What could be more important than bringing back this classic. An event where out of town businesses and musicians feed and entertain tourists. April 1st 2008 will be a special time in Boise land.

Sawthooths In the Spring

Took the long way home from Dawson’s last weekend. Stanley to Galena down to Sun Valley and back through Mountain Home. The Sawtooths are stunning in the spring. Here’s a pic!flat creek-web.jpg

Last Chance

A big thanks to Dave and his staff at Dawson Taylor. This showing of my work has been the most successful ever. Only a couple of more days left to see it. Stop by and take a look. Again thanks to all who came by. I'll keep you posted on what else is happening.dawson commish-web.jpg

John Nemeth @ the Lux

Hot off of his extremly well recieved Blind Pig Release. Boise Blue's Boy John Nemeth will be at the Lux-Tue., April 3, 9 p.m. $12.50.I personally can't wait to here John's new stuff live. Wonder if he will have his new band with him? Anyone out in webland have more deats? Thanks Rick O for the heads up. DRD

Tapas-Tapped!

Remember that old arcade game “Whack-a-Mole”? The downtown bar/resturant scene is getting a lot like that old game Looks like Tapas Estrella has been wacked with a big brown mallot. Bummer, where will we get to play bingo?

Darn Pig!

A beautiful Celtic lass sent me this. > 'Twas the pig fair in September > A day I quite well remember > For I was walking up and down in drunken pride > When my knees began to flutter > And I sank down in the gutter > And a pig came up and lay down by my side > As I lay there in the gutter > Thinking thoughts I could not utter > I thought I heard a passing lady say: > "You can tell the man who boozes > By the company that he chooses!" > And with that the pig got up and walked away.

Downtown Boise Bar scene still shaking

The new Chandler's bar in the remodeled motel 43 is reported to be looking for a “name” bartender. In the more metropolitan cities. Hotshot bartenders are treated like hotshot chefs. Only a handful of bartenders qualify. If you are looking for the best, start with the Martini Mix-Off winners. Yes, there is more to this story, but like the Shakers post below, only time will tell.

Expect more soon.

Dead Kat Lives-W/Update from Nancy-Bass Ackwards

I can't seem to make a 9 lives joke, but here is some great from Kat's House of Blues manager Cyndie Lee(or Nancy this time). . . The new owners took over on the 19th of March and they are trying to keep what I started going. They have kept the band bookings so far and the groups are actually gettin paid for their efforts. Hopefully folks will go on down and support the music so all our wonderfull musicians can KEEP gettin" paid. and from Nancy McIntosh(Actually Cyndie). . . Hey all, Here's the scoop on Kat's House of Blues. The new owner (Joey Ramsey) seems to be a pretty decent guy who wants to KEEP the blues format and will PAY the bands he books. No more workin for tips !!!!!! Richard Soliz will still be holding the pro jams on Thursdays. Streetwise is booked in there for April 13 /14. I dont know what the rest of the week-ends hold next month but you can call Kat"s to inquire. Joey says if there is a snag with the owner of the building he has another one lined out to buy and will move the blues there.

SO, we still have a blues venue, Thankfully. Peace

Dead Kat Lives

I can't seem to make a 9 lives joke, but here is some great from Kat's House of Blues manager Cyndie Lee. . . The new owners took over on the 19th of March and they are trying to keep what I started going. They have kept the band bookings so far and the groups are actually gettin paid for their efforts. Hopefully folks will go on down and support the music so all our wonderfull musicians can KEEP gettin" paid.