You Know You Are in Idaho When...

Since I'll be gone on vacation next week and not posting any pictures until I return, I thought I'd leave you with a few ways to know when you've crossed over the border into Idaho (besides the "Welcome to Idaho" sign)!

You know you're in Idaho when...

1) ...potatoes. Potatoes everything, everywhere.

2) ...you pull into a gas station behind a 4-wheeler.

3) ...you leave everyone in the dust and you're still 5 miles under the speed limit (25 mph).

4) ...you have 5 kids and you still don't qualify for the family discount.

5) ...there's a wider selection of overalls at Walmart then cars at the dealership.

6) ...a town can support 2 Super Walmarts 3.9 miles apart (that's 9 min and 22 sec at 25 mph), but the JCPenny Men's Department could fit in my closet.

7) ...there's 5AM rush hour.
7A) ...your the lone car during rush hour (in a sea of trucks, BIG trucks).
7B) ...moose antlers double as hood ornaments on said trucks.
7C) ...you're afraid to ask if the arsenal of guns in the truck's gun rack are loaded, knowing they probably are.

8) ...there's nothing taller then sage brush between you and the horizon.
8A) ...it's light at 5:30AM but the sunrise isn't until 6:30AM.

9) ...you could hit the cell tower with your phone (and a bum shoulder) but your phone says "No Service".

10) ...it's so windy that even MY hair gets messed up.
10A) ...there's not a cloud in the sky (and you can see a lot of sky) but the roads are closed due to poor visibility (duststorm).

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this list are not necessarily the officially endorsed views of the State of Idaho. These views are a personalized generalization of observations by the blog author and compiled over the last 7 months. These views are no indication of past trends or future expectations for the State of Idaho. This blog is not sponsored by the campaign for "I love NY".