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Almost Paradise In North Idaho

Almost Paradise In North Idaho

By: Ted Ludlum
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In the beginning, God created a paradise. And then we messed it up! Today, living in North Idaho is almost paradise. ALMOST. Yes, the weather is often fantastic. There are 4 distinct seasons offering hunting, fishing, hiking, boating, canoeing, rafting, ATV trips, snow skiing, and more. Lakes and streams are everywhere. Mountains dominate the horizons, The forests are endless. Small towns (2 traffic-lights in our county!) dot the area. Independent minded, (mostly) conservative people live in these towns. But... summers are short and can get hot for a while. Smoke can fill the air from area wildfires. Winters are long, cloudy, snowy. Those days are short with the sun rising late and setting early. Liberal ideas are creeping in. The Good Old Boy Network is strong. Even here there is conflict. But Jesus reigns! Living in North Idaho is ALMOST paradise.

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Episodes
  • Episode 94: From Ducks In A Row To Keys In Hand - Linda Collier Offers A Path To Home Ownership

    Episode 94: From Ducks In A Row To Keys In Hand - Linda Collier Offers A Path To Home Ownership
    Dec 30 2025

    If you are starting to think about owning a home, this is the podcast for you.

    Ted learns the difference between rockets and mortgages!

    Key terms Linda Collier discusses and emphasizes include:

    Communication

    Communication

    Communication

    Plus: Education, being curious, preparing and planning, trust, and other secrets to successful home finance.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 93: Power Outages, Crunchy Coffee, Hunting Reindeer, Funny Shoes, Bumper Stickers and Other Things We Can’t Control

    Episode 93: Power Outages, Crunchy Coffee, Hunting Reindeer, Funny Shoes, Bumper Stickers and Other Things We Can’t Control
    Dec 22 2025

    Ted survives the big windstorm, but some trees didn't.

    Power goes out & he watches the clock tick toward the big game.

    With the lights out, Ted discovers something not so yummy in his coffee.

    Ted ponders if bumper stickers are protected by the 1st Amendment.

    Hunting reindeer in North Idaho is discussed.

    Pancake syrup and shoes...what a combination!

    The sun is finally returning, but not very fast...

    Is Indiana football really the greatest turn around in history? Ted begs to differ.

    Through it all, Ted learns patience for things he can't control. Kind of...
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    43 mins
  • Episode 92: Mark Carpenter Joins Ted And, As Usual, They Talk A Lot But Don't Say Much. And, Of Course, They Don't Solve Anything!

    Episode 92: Mark Carpenter Joins Ted And, As Usual, They Talk A Lot But Don't Say Much. And, Of Course, They Don't Solve Anything!
    Dec 16 2025

    Mark and Ted chew the fat!

    Today they talk about:

    Local flooding, the fall of a sports dynasty & icon, the Monroe Doctrine, Australian shooting and Australia's new social media laws, adults being adults and protecting children, peace through strength (kind of), etc.

    And they share a few laughs along the way.
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    48 mins
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