Almost Paradise

By: Ted Ludlum
  • Summary

  • 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
  • Mark Stops By & Says Hi!
    Sep 14 2024

    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!

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    52 mins
  • Lies & Flies
    Sep 12 2024

    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.

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    41 mins
  • Back Home, But Alone
    Sep 8 2024

    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!!

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    58 mins

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