Saddle up for some naked bear riding

At Huckleberries Online, the writer of the Making Flippy Floppy blog is known as “OrangeTV.” You know him as Patrick Jacobs, the new local restaurant/nightlife reviewer for our Handle Extra. Over the weekend, OTV accepted a challenge to list reasons to visit downtown Coeur d’Alene, beginning with a disclaimer: “Granted, it’s pretty much been overrun by chi-chi little touristy galleries and ‘boutiques’ but I wanted to challenge myself to come up with some good reasons to make the trip downtown now and then.” Here’s an abridged version of OTV’s list: George Nolan’s Books; ghost hunting at Señor Froggy’s; a dozen folk-guitarists in a dozen wine bars and cafes, all playing Dave Matthews covers; the spectacularly fabulous Candy O’Brien in her salacious fashion boutique for rich drag queens and lady mayors; a cruise through the resort driveway to watch a valet run out before you speed off, cackling; hot baristas and Wi-Fi at Cafe Doma; a ride on the metal bear statue at Art Spirit naked at 3 a.m. (which includes pictures); Pita Pit; $5 student haircuts at Headmasters; 2-for-1’s at Iron Horse with free mega-appetizers; a Bowl of Soul at Java; a trip to Beverly’s dressed in full evening wear just to order coffee; Camera Corral; the Eagles Lodge, where you can get bombed with the old folks; sweaty basketball on the city park slab in the summer when it’s hot; permanent eye makeup at Crown Design; and a visit to Thomas Kinkade Gallery to rant loudly about right-wing conspiracy and UFO cults. Can you add to OTV’s list?