Craters of the Moon-Jackson Road trip-one more!

April 30th, 2008

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Taken yesterday morning.On the way to Teton National Park. The girl, the dog and I headed out to road test the new photo truck. Went great.bighorn-0733 web.jpg

Jackson hole

April 29th, 2008

yep , on another photo run. Should have pics tomorrow

Monday-follies-A Simple Plea

April 27th, 2008

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You said what?

April 27th, 2008

Been taking some heat in the comment section of late. I love it! What started as a blog for a small group of friends and coworkers has become something more. Last month over 8000 people wandered by. Wow and thanks.

As for the comments, well. Boisee.com is what it is. See notice to readers.

Boisee.com is my opinion, my likes, and dislikes. I write about what I know. Someone recently accused me of “journalism.” I assured him that any journalism found here was entirely by mistake. Integrity hopefully-real news-not so much.

Sometimes I will post a rumor and label it as such. Yes, now and then I am wrong. Mostly I get it close. If you disagree, or I get it wrong-your welcome to come on in make a comment and say so.

Liquor up front. . .

April 26th, 2008

The real estate gurus are reporting that a tenant for a big “double” bar is looking in downtown Boise for a location.
What is a double bar? It is a clasic idea, you put one type of music and vibe in one end. A differnt style in the other. So country up front,  live rock, or a DJ in back. Done right it can appeal to at least two types of customers, the nightlifers like only having to pay one cover.

The original Shorty’s started like this, go back further and you have the Rockin’ Rodeo  across from BSU.
It can work.

Wouldn’t it be very cool to see downtown be a Mecca of great music and fun times.

Friday Photo- Martini

April 25th, 2008

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Downtowns a Buzz

April 24th, 2008

If this was a real news site, you would have to call this BREAKING NEWS. Insiders are telling us that the old Funny Bone is going to be remodeled into a good old fun time bar. Think the Bouquet back when it had Blues, or Pengillys back when it had smoke.

If you drink in any of the places you read about in Boisee.com you will find familiar faces behind the bar. We are also told that the room will feature live music and local art! All I need is $4.00 Red Label’s and I’m there.
More soon.

Photo Contest-winner

April 23rd, 2008

If you combine DK and Phred’s answers you have a winner. So I will give them both a print. This is an image of the Koenig vodka distiller. It was custom designed to make alcohol out of Idaho Russet potatoes.
The vodka created has a unique and sweeter taste than the usual corn based vodkas.

Identify this image and I will send you a signed 12×18.
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Just post your guess in the comments.
Thanks for playing!

Boisee Florida Connection

April 23rd, 2008

Recieved this e-mail this morning, thought I would share. Wayne is one of the cool guys. To bad he got out of town before my second dance lession. Here is his letter:


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Thank you Mister Day. Just want you to know that Boisee is my connection to Boise. Things are great here is Florida, my mother ’s doing great, during the day I work at Ronsonet Buick, GMC ( my classmate is the owner) and it allows me to play with A-list national and international smooth jazz artist such as Matt Marshak, U-nam and Jeff Kashiwa. John Nemeth played the Bradfordville Blues Club near Tallahassee Florida last year I surprised him and he introduced me to the audiece, we hung out and had a good time.

Thank you for your site I like it a lot , I get to see my old friends in a place were I spent 14 yrs of my life playing music and developing relationships. I called Paul and he is recovering daily. Thanks again.

Love Always from the Sunshine State

Wayne Levy

Photo Contest

April 22nd, 2008

Identify this image and I will send you a signed 12×18.
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Just post your guess in the comments.
Thanks for playing!

Peterson Benifit Pics

April 21st, 2008

As promised yesterday. What fun.

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Emanual plays the custom Guitar.

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Amy Weber

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Steve Flick & Bud Gudmenson

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Red & Grey

Monday follies-Keystone Pizza

April 20th, 2008

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Found this on e-bay. I’m thinking this is the Fairveiw location across from Pojo’s, however it may be State. Love the Keystone style- never did enjoy the pizza.

Nothing more fun. . .

April 20th, 2008

then a room full of musicians of a Sunday afternoon. OK, maybe they look a bit rough, so maybe might have just woken up.

The generosity of this music/bar community  always make me smile. The benefit for Paul Peterson is happening around me now. The Ha’ Penny is full of rockers, divas, and bluesmen, and the vibe is full tilt boogie. Spike(yep that Spike) is working crowd with the auction. I’ll post some pics, tomorrow.

Thanks to all who helped.

Paul Peterson

April 18th, 2008

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Photo Friday-City Market

April 18th, 2008

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The Market starts on Saturday. Greg and I will be there with lots of new stuff. Looks like good weather early.

Liquor License for sale in Boise

April 16th, 2008

From Craigslist. The Milky Ways?
Reply to: sale-643885964@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-15, 7:17PM MDT

Serious inquiries only. Liquor License for sale in Boise.

I didn’t think a Boisee.com story was a “serious inquiry.”

Milky Way to close.

April 16th, 2008

Gotta admit this one surprises Boisee. Frankly we have heard the hints and rumors and could not belieive them!

The Milky Way is closing as of this Saturday. Bummer!

From their start in the basement of the Carrols building, Milky Way has always been one of our favorites.

Expect to see some of the staff at the Bonefish.

That means powerhouse bartendter Kevin Farney is “on the beach” so the Martini Mix-Off is wide open.

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Kevin Farney and Karen Eliis 

Forbes Likes Boise

April 15th, 2008

Forbes magazine has Boise in many of it’s top ten lists. Last week it was terrorists, before that we were “lustful” Now we have good water. . .

Boise City, Idaho

Boise ranked in the top five for lowest levels of lead in its drinking water. But the “City of Trees” had higher levels of haloacetic acid, bacteria and turbidity

Enought already.

We can and we should

April 14th, 2008

My friend Mike Gudgus is working on a HUGE project to benifit MSTI. Take a look at the picture he sent. That is the 1st 4 of the SIX foot tall letters filled with crushed cans. Here is some info from Mike’s e-mail.

The letters will spell out RECYCLE. Each letter stands 6 feet tall, 4 feet across and are about 16 inches thick. We are filling them with crushed aluminum cans. After the project is complete we will be donating the money from all the cans to the St.Lukes MSTI, for Breast Cancer. We are looking for all types of cans, crushed, or not. They can drop off the cans at our office, Coolightwest/Worldaglow, 208 East 37th St., Suite 10, Boise, Idaho 83714. They can also e-mail me at mgudgus@yahoo.com to arrange a pickup. If anyone has any questions about the donation of cans they can also contact Camille Ramsey at St. Lukes. Thanks much dave, every can will help.
Best Regards,
Mike
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Monday Follies-All you got?!

April 13th, 2008

On the wall at the new Visual Arts Collective (in the Men’s room)

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