Friday, October 8, 2010

Living History

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By CHRIS MILLSPAUGH

Yes, it's that time again, folks. Leash the hounds. Release the sheep. They're coming down from the mountains to return to the valley once more. It's been going on for years and years and it signifies the fall season in the Wood River Valley. It is what is known as "living history."

Many locals react to this time by picking up their phones, calling their travel agents and it's "Hello, Mexico" time. Then, as the sheep settle into the south-county pastures, the Blaine County temporary expatriates settle into Mai Tais in the sunshine at the Plaza del Oro somewhere over the border and wonder how they could possibly remain there throughout the winter to return in the spring—much like the sheep.

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But, sheep don't sip Mai Tais and they don't ski, do they? If they did, they'd still be up in the mountains and the whole chain of events would be disrupted. So, the locals return to the mountains, pray for snow and the lifecycle continues on.

The winter will be tough for some and a joy to others. Everyone will help one another to get through it all. That's what we do.

There's four seasons here in the Wood River Valley and, as locals, we must go through them all the best we can. We've been doing it for years. We, too, are living history.

Enjoy the weekend and nice talking to you.

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