" Be careful what we wish for! This is the winter we have been hoping for to flush out the "weak holders" who moved into the area without a clue of how to live in our environment, and have spent more time changinng our area to meet their needs, than in adapting to our way of life. I hope they're all in shock and planning their move away from Sandpoint. "

" Light-weights. This snow level nothing compared to some past years. Remember '96/'97? '78/'79? Here are a few tips to help you cope with the winter in the north country. 1)Keep the area around your home accessible. Fire and other emergency personnel may need to gain access to your home. 2)Build your homes, and other structures with no less than 6-in-12 pitch, steel sheeted roofs, with 60 to 80 psf live load. Place the front door at the gable end so the shedding snow doesn't block the entrance door. 3) Plow private roads and driveways as wide as possible in the beginning of the season so the future snow falls don't end up closing your access down. 4)Think Safety and self preservation. The only one that is really going to look after you, is you. Be prepared. 5)Buy the shovels in the fall and use them. If you have elderly neighbors, go over and shovel, blow or plow the snow for them. 6) And most of all, don't get behind the ball. Keep up with the snow as it falls, and you won't get overwhelmed and in an avoidable predicament. "

" The most important thing to remember throughout this winter is to smile and enjoy what mother nature is providing. Don't get frustrated. "

" Free snow, you haul "

" All around the neighborhoods we see roofs piled with snow and no way to access them due to the deep snows surrounding homes. How do we get help when crews are maxed out. Roads are wide enough for one car only and yet people are parking in the streets. When will they be towed? We have the declarations, now we need immediate action. Who do we call for help? What help is available? Why hasn't the city declared a disaster? "