Faded Memories of Idaho

We left Orofino a day early, August 5th, in looking at the drive to the Boise area it was going to be too long of a trip, and we didn't want to drive eight hours. So, we booked a KOA for one night. Now strange as this sounds, to get to Boise, we had to go through Oregon, so that is where we stayed. To make the trip even longer, they closed the road we were supposed to take and why did they close it? Because there was an avalanche due to some late snow in the area. We were burning up in Orofino, who knew just down the road a few hours it had snowed. So, we were lead through Washington and then down to Oregon.

Putting out fires along the hillside in Washington. 

Crossing the Snake River in Washington.

So, we got up last Saturday and made our way from Oregon to Idaho. We are staying a total of two weeks in the Boise/Meridian area. As you are reading this, it is our last week here. We head out on the 20th to go to Twin Falls.  

Our site at the Boise/Meridian KOA.

I lived in Boise when I was young. From about the age four until the age seven. Hubby took me back to see the house where we used to live. I thought I would have all these memories come flooding back, but I didn't. I can remember the inside of the house very well. Not the area at all. I wanted to stay a little longer, but people were staring at us, and I didn't want to have to explain myself, so we left.

The house on Crestwood Drive, Boise, Idaho.

We also toured the Old Idaho State Penitentiary. It was a functional prison from 1872 until 1973 when it closed its doors. It became a National Historic Landsite in July 1974. It is one of only four territorial prisons open to the public today. During its 101 years of operation, the site saw escapes, scandals and the effects of Boise's transition from the "Wild West" to a mid-20th century capital city. Some buildings you are not allowed to walk into, there was a fire, and they are unstable. "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners;" Isaiah 61:1 (NASB) 

Front of the prison.

Just doing time.

Do not violate any rules or you end up 

in "Cell No. 20" known as the "Dark Cell".

One of the burned buildings.

It was built in 1921.

No. 2 House.

The construction for this building began 

in 1899 and was completed in 1911.

This cell held two people.

So, this is where you would place your 

bucket after using the restroom.

No. 3 House. At least now they had toilets and a 

sink inside the cell. This cell held four prisoners.

It would have been scary to be in Maximum Security.

This is the Death Row holding cells.

Welcome to the Drop Room. They hung 10 

prisoners over the years they were open.

This is where you were the noose was hung around 

your neck and then the drop door opened.

This is where the body would hang.

Some prisoners were as young as nine years old, it really was a "Wild West" back then. Fun fact: DeLane Dwight "Red" Anderson #10578 was named "Inmate of the Month" in March 1961 by "The Clock", the prison newspaper. While incarcerated he played football, softball and basketball. He also played the jazz piano. Evidently, he had a "really warm smile."

The grandsons started back to school the first week of August. Seems very early to me, but I think they are glad to be back arounds friends. I can't believe how big and how old they are becoming.

Cameron, 5th grade. Chase, 3rd grade. Cody, 6th grade. Charley, 9th grade.

Hubby took last Wednesday off, and we had our "Day of Fun". We went to The Village in Meridian and walked around, we had lunch, went to the movies walked around some more and then had an early dinner. It was a nice day, and I was so thankful to spend it with him. 
 

Us in front of the "Fountain Show".

It was really cool with lights and jumping water.

Thursday, I took hubby to the airport. He flew out to San Diego for some guy time. He stayed at Thor's house along with another friend, Bud. I will pick him up on Sunday. Can’t wait until then.

Hubby, Thor and Bud.

Guys enjoying Windansea Beach.

I had a request for more Bigfoot pictures and there is one at the KOA. Funny, I have never seen so much Bigfoot paraphernalia as I have this year. I also saw an RV tire cover that had a picture of Bigfoot on it and said, "That's ok, he doesn't believe in you either". Wish I could have had a picture of that to show you.

Just out for a stroll.

"Walking is good for the soul too. A walk in the woods, through the park, or along the shore will lift even the darkest of moods." Quote by Fran Swainston.

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