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| Rural Real Estate Reality |
by Susan Daffron |
Thinking of moving to a rural area? Here are a few hints for reading the real estate listings |
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| Another Nail in the "Aspenization" Coffin |
by Susan Daffron |
Schweitzer's decision to dramatically raise the price of ski passes could backfire badly if locals can't afford to ski anymore |
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| Looking Toward the Future |
by Susan Daffron |
Like Sandpoint itself, things change every year and the newsletter may too. |
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| Pathetic Produce |
by Susan Daffron |
An unfortunate reality of living in North Idaho is that the produce is expensive and bad. |
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| Postal Idiosyncracies |
by Susan Daffron |
Operating a publishing business in a remote area is not without its challenges. |
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| Fly Spokane |
by Susan Daffron |
You may live in Sandpoint, but when you travel you fly out of Spokane |
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| Carpe Diem |
by Susan Daffron |
Living the "almost retired" lifestyle is a fine thing. |
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| The Sound of Sandpoint |
by Susan Daffron |
A new radio station means now three buttons are programmed on the car radio. |
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| The Pendulum Theory |
by Susan Daffron |
Akin to Newton's Law, when there's an action, there's a reaction. |
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| Selective Nostalgia |
by Susan Daffron |
It's easy to get nostalgic about some things; North Idaho roads are not one of them. |
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| What's the Weather Like in Boise? |
by Susan Daffron |
Boise is not around the corner; it's 450 miles away. |
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| Enjoyable Education |
by Susan Daffron |
Considering it's a small town, you have a lot of opportunities to embrace your hobbies and interests in Sandpoint |
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| Some Things Shouldn't Change |
by Susan Daffron |
Check out maps of the USFS lands Bush wants to sell off. |
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| Saying Goodbye to Trees |
by Susan Daffron |
Even when you know it's the right thing to do, logging can be distressing. |
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| North Idaho Repair Tool |
by Susan Daffron |
In North Idaho, duct tape is the preferred repair tool for most jobs. |
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| Getting a Tree Fix |
by Susan Daffron |
If you love trees and want to be near them, this is the place to be. |
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| Be Safe |
by Susan Daffron |
If there's a lesson to be learned from the terrible events in the Big Easy, it's to plan ahead. |
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| Moving and Changing |
by Susan Daffron |
Sandpoint is changing, but many important things remain the same. |
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| Big Mac Attack? |
by Susan Daffron |
Those folks in the drive through line aren't there for healthy food. |
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| Destined to be Classic (or Not) |
by Susan Daffron |
Over time, even ugly cars may evolve into classics. |
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| Computer Failures and Great Service |
by Susan Daffron |
Even with multiple computer failures, the day wasn't totally terrible |
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| We're Choosing It |
by Susan Daffron |
Many people choose to end up in Sandpoint after a lot of research. |
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| We Have a Winner! |
by Susan Daffron |
A lack of skiing is depressing, but winning stuff is exciting! |
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