More history

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Obviously, The Camel and I have been on a little bit of a history kick lately; sorry, but we are in the midst of history. 
Wait until you hear this one.  And remember, The Camel and I tell a lot of stories, but we don't lie.

So, this morning we took a little walkabout to see how the folks were responding to our killer $12.40 lift ticket in celebration of Hump Day and our longest season ever.

We walk into Guest Services and see a distinguished gentleman waiting in line for his ticket.  Not surprising, The Camel and I strike up a converation.

The Camel asked, "What brings you out today?"

To which this distinguished gentleman replies, "It's history, man.  I was here in '63 when the ski area opened, and I wasn't going to miss this."

During the course of conversation it came up that this coming Saturday was his birthday.

To that, I respectfully asked, "If you don't mind me asking, how old are you going to be?"

Through a smirk this gentleman replies, "Eighty-seven."

"Wow," I said, "That's pretty cool."

"What's your favorite trail?" I asked.

Again, the smirk.

He looks at me and The Camel and says, "I'll tell you in 2055, after yuo've been skiing here for 46 years."

"Fair enough," I said, "fair enough."

"Have a great day," I gestured as he walked out the door (a little like John Wayne).

"I always do," he said, "I always do."


See you in 2055,

Ricky (and The Camel)