Almost Paradise In North Idaho

When you meet ilona, you probably won't forget her. One minute she is zipping her car, that is covered with over 2000 stickers, around Bonners Ferry. The next she is updating her sign of positive and humous messages by the highway. Or maybe she is teaching and sharing her creative art style to willing students. And, if you are lucky, you might find her at the local cafe smiling and serving coffee and the day's special. Her bright red hair makes it almost impossible to miss her. Ted sits down with ilona during this podcast as shares her upbeat philosophy on life. And even though you can't see her, her smile shines through the microphone. Enjoy!

Ted reveals he is a cancer survivor. A few years ago Ted got the bad news that he had prostate cancer. He and his wife Joy talk about his battle with cancer. While it wasn't fun, it wasn't nearly as bad as some people endure. But a few bad choices in the early going could have spelled doom. Ted's advice is to listen to your body, consult a doctor before doing something rash, eat right, exercise, do research, know your choices, and listen to God. Ted thinks it is odd how God's voice sounds a lot like Joy's.

Ted struggles with a chest cold to get this podcast to you. But it wasn't easy. Between coughing, cracking voice, and gulps of water he pushes through, just for his faithful listeners...all 5 of you! And what does he talk about? The End Times, as discussed in the Bible. Ted risks it all as he ventures onto thin ice to discuss this controversial subject. Ted tries to zoom out and take a wide view of the subject that has fascinated him since his teenage years, while admitting there are many views and interpretations. Once again, Ted proves he knows just enough to be dangerous. And why does Ted risk alienating his audience now? Because tomorrow is promised to no one. The clock is ticking. Signs are appearing. Could Jesus be returning tomorrow, next week, next year, or in a hundred years? No one knows for sure. Best to be prepared and ready. Ted then tries to lighten the subject by talking sports. Is tennis the healthiest sport in the world? Ted thinks so, even though his knees talk to him a lot. And it was a great Monday night of Kansas City football and baseball. Both the Chiefs and Royals playing at the same time, and winning! Ted was so happy he goes and celebrates at...the hardware store! REALLY?Poor Joy...

Ted is joined by his new producer and guardian!Power grid goes down with major storm and Ted lives in the dark.North Idaho, and Ted, gets caught unprepared, but recovers quickly.Ted dodges falling trees, snapping powerlines, empty grocery stores, dead gas pumps, but still can't find any coffee.Chainsaws go to work and clears the damage.Ted doesn't trust the government, so he decides to prepare for the next punch from mother nature, and maybe a man-make disaster.How does Ted prepare for the future...and beyond?

Ted ponders today, shoot or spray? That is the question!Someone calls Ted 'The Voice Of Bonners Ferry'. Now that is scary!Ted has major decisions to make about the upcoming November election.Is it bad that Idaho is considered the most boring state in America?Ted learns it is Trump's own fault that he keeps getting shot at.Why is Ted worried about the ticking sound coming from his cell phone?Tarps are flapping in the wind.Buying the hype is making Ted sad.Terry plays pickleball.Do bears hibernate?Ted contemplates the dangers of looking back. Pass the salt, please.

Ted and Mark rehash old times from their previous podcast, Mark & Ted's Idaho Adventure...still available on Spotify!Mark is entertained with a kazoo salute!Ted confesses forgetting his anniversary, but being saved by his sister-in-law!Was Ted fired? Mark says no, and shares why his busy schedule led to the end of Mark & Ted's Idaho Adventure.Seatbelts can make or break a trip on an airplane.Mark discusses his recent trip to his former home in California and why he is so happy to be back in North Idaho.The weather is turning and Ted isn't sure he is ready.Ted pulls out his xylophone and Mark is impressed!

Ted rants about the state of journalism in our country, while swatting flies in the barn.Are people following Ted to North Idaho? The local schools see an increase in enrollment this year as people keep moving in. Ted spreads the manure!It's homecoming week in Bonners Ferry and the state's football teams do well.Look out, Terry gets a new bumper on his truck and he might be wanting to try it out!Ted discovers some odd laws in Idaho, and now he is worried.Negative thoughts and doubts. Ted has them and wonders where they come from.

Ted returns home from visiting family in Kansas. Joy leaves the next day for Chicago. So the animals might be in trouble.When Ted is gone things happen. Someone shot a deer on our property, and the horses didn't like it...and neither did Joy.Facebook debates Chronic Waste Disease.Is it time for Ted to wash his car?Crowds flock to the Bonners' Bash Demolition Derby, brought to us by the Mountain Mafia. Ted does not enter! Should Ted do politics on his podcast?Terry almost doesn't make it home from Wisconsin.An area chainsaw carving contest gets a big "Thumbs-Up" from Terry.The football season begins and Ted is all excited as local teams shoot for the playoffs.Ted goes to a Royals game and almost gets in a fight!.The Book of Useless Information. Just what Ted needs!Ted gets something in his eyes as he watched the movie, Reagan.A charlie horse (leg cramp) wakes Ted up. Is there a deeper message here?Listeners respond to Ted's promotion and win big!!

Ted takes his podcast on the road to Kansas. There he talks his son, Chase, into sharing some memories from his childhood and insights on overcoming struggles. Ted confesses he could have been a little more involved and aware as a father during Chase's teenage years. But Chase assures him that isn't true and all is now well. Ted also thinks each generation is getting a little softer than the previous one. Chase agrees...sort of. It was a good father - son conversation that Ted hopes you will enjoy.

Ted keeps trying, and here is his latest effort.Ted needed some big trees down last week, but was too scared to do it himself.Ted's war on the yellow jackets continues as they stage a counter attack against his apple trees.What the heck is Chronic Wasting Disease?Robert Kennedy Jr. joins Trump to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA)!The Mariners are drowning, while the Royals struggle with a rugged schedule.And Ted ponders the true value of a violin and a sinner before and after being touched by The Master.

Can Ted be talked into playing pickleball this season? Can he get past the feeling that he is betraying his love for tennis? How many pickleball paddles will he break between September and May? These questions and so many more haunt him as two members of the local pickleball association come on his show to talk about the excitement of pickleball. It is exploding across American and in North Idaho. Is it too late for Ted to jump on the bandwagon? And if he does get on the bandwagon, will he fall off and break something?

Ted keeps trying to do a podcast. What kind of show is this? Ted decides it is a variety show, like the Muppet Show of the 1980s. Meanwhile, back at the ranch the war against the yellowjackets continues. But their time is limited as winter is not that far away. Yes, even in August North Idahoans are thinking about winter. While winter is in the future, Ted treats us to a history lesson. This past weekend was the First Annual (we hope) Bruce Festival. The Bruce was King of Scotland in the early 1300s who won his country's independence from England, after being inspired by William Wallace. Sound familiar? Think Mel Gibson and the movie Braveheart. Bonners Ferry celebrated the Scottish and Irish heritage this past weekend with music and booths and crafts. But, sadly, no jousting. Maybe next year! Ted hopes you enjoy the bagpipe song he kind of recorded at the festival. This week is the Democrat Convention in Chicago. Ted shares his confused thoughts. College football soon kicks off and Ted is all excited about the new season and the new playoff format. It is hard for Ted to sleep at nights now as he is reading the very troubling book, Nuclear War. Ted finds some comfort in an inspirational devotion he shares. And finally, Ted is offering a gift card promotion. Send him an email about the show and, if he airs it, you will get a free gift card! Ted just keeps on trying...

This summer has been a bad summer for Yellowjackets. One of the reasons living in North Idaho is ALMOST Paradise.

Ted has a guest today, Natalie! Ted does a county fair wrap-up. Importance of wasp traps are discussed. Ted provides a musical interlude! Seasonal Fish & Game Update is shared. We have a Terry Story, Matrix Movie is 25 years old..should we care? Bowling for fun. Men Beat-up Women at Olympics, Ted reviews the movie, Disciples In The Moonlight. And Ted asks if you are full of Helium or Hydrogen?

Ted is eclectic (did he spell that right?) He talks about the local county fair and what it might mean for his family...will Trixie soon have a new friend? Its time to stop being a coward. Take a stand. Speak up. Research the issues. This election is too important to be a spectator. Choose wisely and carefully. Sports is the great escape. Baseball is entering the home stretch and the Royals and Mariners are in the hunt for the playoffs. And the final thought: To be successful in life you need three bones!

Who is Ted? Should we care? Ted also ponders why being an adult is like folding a fitted sheet. Ted then confesses how he almost drowned one of his friends on the river. Ted recalls fondly all the pancakes he ate this past weekend at the airport. A tough couple finally breaks down and buys an air conditioner. Democrat Party vs. Democratic Party...why one of these terms is misleading and inaccurate! And someone is calling for some baseball players to be banned for life. And a near future episode will feature our first guest, a retired special forces officer who will have thoughts on the recent Trump shooting and other unique insights. All this and more on our first full (and maybe last) episode of Almost Paradise.

Ted explores wy living in North Idaho is ALMOST paradise. He also ponders why being an adult is like folding a fitted sheet. Ted confesses how he almost drowned his friend. Why some baseball players need to be banned from sports forever. All you can eat pancakes at the airport. Tough couple breaks down and buys an air conditioner. Retired special forces soldier coming on show in a few days. All this and more on the first (and maybe last) episode of Almost Paradise.