Kevin Robinson

Idaho:

Steak knives get used almost every night of the week.

There are very few abortion clinics.

Fish is actually caught to be eaten.

SUV's and trucks are the vehicle of choice.

Idaho air is some of the cleanest in the USA.

We still say "USA number one".

Environmentalist wackos are referred to as "granolas".

1 out of every 10 people is a democrat.

Our colleges and universities have rodeo teams.

When people join the military it is because they want to kick some tail in the Middle East.

We can burn yard clippings in our yards year around.

Almost every home flies a flag.

Going to church is considered normal.

Folks consider themselves honorary members of the South.

We know that dairies smell bad, but they are the smell of food.

People that break the law are actually punished.

Telling the truth is the only way.

Marriage means one man and one woman. Nothing else.

Schools are expected to teach children the 3 R's, not recycling.

Hunting is what every family does in the fall.

Military jets flying over are the sound of freedom.

Idaho is a great state to live in.

Laying on my grandmas lawn and watching the jets fly over. My grandma lived right off the end of an Air Force Base runway, and on some days during the Vietnam War, fighter jets would fly over every couple of minutes. My friends and I would spend hours simply laying there and watching the jets. Like boys, we would talk about how cool it would be to fly one of them and how we were all going to be jet pilots some day. I think that our favorite part of the whole thing was when the pilots would kick in the afterburners right over us. We would wait for that. That sound, to a young boy, is so incredible, especially when coupled with the speed of the jet. Sometimes we would yell "Go" to the pilots as they flew by.

My family and I like to attend airshows whenever we can. We especially like to see the military demonstration teams when they are in our area. We argue over who is better, the USAF Thunderbirds or the Navy Blue Angels.

On July 26th and 27th, the Navy Blue Angels will be flying at the airshow in Twin Falls. For anyone within a few hours drive, this airshow will be spectacular. The organizers have put together a huge list of performers that will excite and amaze the audience. The show will be held at the Twin Falls airport and tickets are $15 per person. Gates open at 9 with flying starting at 11:30 both days.

Here is a link to the airshow website: http://www.ironpilotwb.com/adameday/index.php

This one will be a good one and if you have never seen the Blue Angels, you are in for a treat.

A few weeks ago I posted about a new resort casino that is going in south of here in a town called Jackpot Nevada. This casino-resort-hotel is going to be very nice and will give the existing casinos a bit of competition. All of us in this area have been looking forward to the start of construction and now, I read, it has started. Our little resort area will only get better and draw more tourists. A few folks asked for more information on the place since it was going to include condos for purchase. Here is the link:

http://www.spanishbitresort.com/index.htm

Have a great day!