Swinger’s score no hit with husband
A hot time was had by at least three participants at a family gathering in Hayden a week ago Friday. Seems a “swinger” guest made the most of a return visit by engaging in a tête-À-tête with the progenitrix for 45 minutes elsewhere while her spouse entertained relatives. Johnny Gigolo, 26, had made a good impression during an earlier “swingers party” at the house, according to sheriff’s reports. But the same can’t be said for his second appearance. When he and Mrs. Robinson, 37, reappeared, Hubby Dearest, 44, saw his wife’s messy hair and connected the dots. One thing led to another, and the two men nearly came to blows. After his kids asked him about the yelling the following morning, Hubby Dearest filed a disturbing the peace complaint against Johnny G. He was angry that the visitor had cussed him in front of the children and threatened to punch him. His wife, meanwhile, wanted the whole thing to go away. Lesson? As any Major League Baseball player knows: Swingers miss, more often than not.
There’s cryin’ in soccer
Family Phil Corless reports from Coeur d’Alene that his 4-year-old daughter and he survived their first rec soccer season – she as a player, he as a coach. Phil learned many things from the experience. He’s learned, for example, that it’s important for youngsters to be active and develop good habits during their formative years – ones that’ll help them later in life. Here are six other things Phil picked up in his rookie year as a rec coach: 1. I have to say everything three times to other kids, too! 2. Some parents expect the coach to take over all of their responsibilities during practices and games. 3. The best way to perk up a tired kid is to remind them about the after-game snack. 4. Even the toughest 4-year-old boy cries like a baby when he gets kicked in the leg. 5. Four-year-old girls are tougher than 4-year-old boys. And, 6. Scoring a goal is fun, even if it’s in the wrong net.
Poet’s corner
“In spring the grass grows night and day;/unceasing in its ancient way;/some day beneath it I’ll lie meekly,/until that time I must mow weekly” – The Bard of Sherman Avenue (“The Philosopher Contemplates His Lawn”).
Huckleberries
Yeah, that was seventysomething Duane Hagadone showing off his blue convertible Lamborghini at the Kootenai County Courthouse on Monday to the oohs and ahhs of the little people … “My sister and I graduated from different schools a week apart. She was magna cum laude, and I was money come later,” John Austin, recalling pomp and circumstance of his glory days … Bumpersnicker (spotted on Riverside by John Livingston/Spokane): “My God is not dead. Sorry about yours” … Dunno if it will help or hurt her campaign for 1st District Court judge, but CdA attorney Rami Amaro was formerly endorsed by Strong Mothers Against Child Molesters (SMAC’M) last Saturday … Readerboard Snicker (at the Post Falls co-op gas station on Mullan): “Opportunity never knocks until you’re sitting in your bathroom.”
Parting Shot
Did you hear the one about the Idaho gubernatorial wannabe who’s offering a free taco to everyone who can provide proof that s/he votes Tuesday? In an attempt to boost the primary turnout in his long-shot campaign against Congressman Butch Otter, Republican Dan Adamson launched his tacos-for-votes program. The ploy might appeal to some. But he’s not going to buy my vote for anything less than a steak Stuft burrito with mild sauce from Taco Bell.