The process in which it takes an extra hour to do anything.
It also incurrs that the person who is "late", (in quotes as they are only following kootenay time, not late as others may say) also lives in the beautiful area surrounded by the rocky montains called "the Kootenays"
The airy nature of the residents is probably due to the gorgeous surroundings they are inhabited in so they really don't care about the rest of the world ; they are on Kootenay time.
A lifestyle pertaining to living fast and easy, while staying cool and collected at the same time. Knoteef is used mainly as an adjective to describe an action or event that was or will be the equivalent to a great night. The origins of knoteef are unknown, but speculation links it to southern Louisiana.
A small corner of British Columbia known as the Kootenays, in which the work day starts at around 10AM, and ends at exactly 4:20
Frequently both people and projects are known to be behind schedule, and the common excuse of being " on Kootenay time" is both accepted and expected in the area.
Supervisor: Dude, have you seen Mike? This drywall was supposed to be finished yesterday!
Coworker: don't sweat it bud, he's just on Kootenay time!
It's all about the easy going, stress free, slow pace of life in the Kootenay area. Where a given time is merely a ballpark figure. Take time, slow down, enjoy the view, smile, chat with a stranger, stop and smell the roses, do whatever makes you happy and don't ever rush it....not for anyone.
Wife: "would you hurry up and get ready! We need to be in town by 7:00!"