2010 in Review.

Well hello every one, yes Ive been away for way to long. Just been really busy trying to get my store running and get where Ill make a profit.

Priest River Idaho has changed at all still a lot of people out of work. No jobs the lumber industry went to hell, the Building construction is way down. The only thing in this down is coffee shops a wine shop and a buch of second hand thrift stores now how many of these kind of jobs do we need.

The only thing left about this area that out does everything eles is the wildlife and all the recreaction. Priest River is just a gateway to one of Idahos most beautiful lakes the area is Priest Lake Idaho. Fishing is great and of course just enjoying the wildlife.

The old tavern that was over 100 years old here in Priest River that burnt down, they started up again in another building that was built in the 1800s I really like to see some of the few old buildings in this town we have left.

I think if I can remember some one said the building I have my feed and farm store in was was built in around 1934. Well stop in and visit me at Bordertown Feed its on 418 High Street in Priest River. We can talk about farming, fishing, or most any thing youd like. So unill I see ya have a good start to the new year.

These Bears Know the Right Photographer

These cubs are looking for a good local photographer and they finally found one. Now if they could only read the sign. Hey Bruno can you read this sign. We can come back with the family and get our picture taken.

Grandma and Grandpa Roth

Grandpa with mom.


Grandma with mom.

Goslings In Training.

Well here is an update, pictures to follow soon, on the six goslings.

Yesterday a friend said he would be happy to take the goslings to his house there they would learn to forage and swim in the many ponds on his property.
I really didnt want them to leave my site but then again I always wanted the best for them so when the time comes for them to fly and live in the wild they would be better off.
So I said if you promise me they would be safe and you release them. He insured me they would get the proper living conditions and all the room to run around and forage and lots of swimming.

I will post some really neat pictures as I told my goose friends goodbye and Im sure they hated to see me leave em since I helped them come in to this world. I was told I could come and see em any time and take pictures and you know I will, and I will make sure to share them on my future posts. I bought some bands to put on there legs so I can tell if they do come back to the pond. So lets hope for the best and they have a full life. I will keep in touch.

Goose Update.

Another day at work.This morning I woke up to a flock of baby goslings, One had jumped out of pen,as I was starting to walk away it started towards me so I ran to see if it could keep up, it was so cute a gosling running and flapping its little wings trying to keep up with me.

I cleaned there pen and fed em today.Im going to teach them about swimming. there now3 weeks old and about 5 pounds I made another call to the Game Dept to let them know the progress and to see if I need to know anything eles. I will let you know more as the time comes. I will try to post updated photos also.

Jack's Baby Geese

Hi, this is Marte, Jack's friend and guest poster...
When I was in Bordertown Feed getting grain for my horse a few days ago, I took this photo of the baby geese - thought everyone might enjoy seeing them.

Great Day In North Idaho.

Today is Tuesday March 10, 2009 its early around 6:00 AM came to work early so I can get a head start on what life as in store for me.
Yesterday I put a deer block next to my door to see if they would enjoy a treat, and wouldnt ya know it before I left for home a doe and her twins I think, from last year were eating the block and all the extra alfalfa leaves that I had cleaned up from getting a load of alfalfa.
It sure was fun being about two feet away watching inside from the store window.
Last year we had moose come in to town but I just watched cause those animals are huge and she had a calf with her and she could get real mean if she feels your a threat to her or the calf.
When will it ever stop snowing I cant wait till I can see some green grass, start my garden and maybe take some time to go fishing this year.
Its hard running a business in these days especially when no one has money and especially in this area there are no jobs all the mills are closing or laying workers off.
When a new job does come to town its someone from the big city trying to push there ways on ya like the rich people , this is a great city to leave in raise children but we dont need people with big city ideas. What this area needs is to bring back the ways when neighbors helped neighbors you made deals with only a shake of the hand.
Where you could live without being in fear of getting robbed or things broken in to.
Will that ever happen again well maybe but it will take some working on.
So in the mean time lets work on all being better people, when someone gives you a helping hand return that act of kindness
Bye for now, enjoy life and this day, if you got anything to say feel free to give me a shout.
If your in the area stop in at Bordertown Feed and meet my cockatoo Maggie.
Jack Donais
418 High Street
Priest River Idaho 83856