10/12/08
Cupcakes and Cocoa
 | By Jack Stout Read more of Jack's posts |
A number of years ago, I attempted to make a big vat of Chili for a few friends. One of the guys, clearly not afraid of any sort of comfort food, declared himself an expert on the nuances of Chili. After letting it simmer for a few hours, I let it loose on my friend Litton. He tasted, smiled and declared “it’s very good. It’s not Chili, but it’s very good”.
This is how I feel about Mrs. Palin and her performance the other night. She didn't even remotely answer any of the questions, but she gave some decent mini speeches. Listen, the whole Pentecostal Church thing not withstanding, I'm sure Sarah Palin is a nice person, probably a great “Team Mom” for her sons hockey team, diligently bringing cupcakes and and cocoa for the kids after games. But I'm still really at a loss as to how she became GOVERNOR much less a potential VP nominee.
My Mom forwarded this Youtube clip on to me. Regardless of your political views, you have to admit the people on the left are a little more creative than those on the right.
Here is an article about the cost of getting to Jackson compared to other resorts.
And another article about the cost of getting here in a very different way .
This is a good story that ran in the Daily News as well as a pretty good one from the Boston Globe
The New Tram cars have arrived! I'm told they will be put on the cables around the end of the month or early November. I've also heard that the East Ridge chair will not be running on a daily basis. Rather, it will be used only on very busy days to take some pressure off the Tram.
With Wall Street and the World markets in a free fall that would make even the most die hard Mets fan envious, the overall real estate market in Jackson is moving very slowly, “like molassas in wintertime” to quote Josey Wales. The top of the market is still seeing some activity though, with a few $6,000,0000-$8,000,000 properties going under contract in the past couple weeks and I was told a couple more of the Shooting Star properties went under contract at $3,000,000 and $4,000,000 respectively. If you have some cash in the bank (assuming your bank is still above water) and you can get some financing, there are some great deals in and around Jackson right now. The prices will come back, it’s simple supply and demand economics, but you need to ready to wait a year or two. If you can do that you will do just fine.
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I just got back from visiting Jackson Hole and I recommend it to anyone who loves the outdoors. I consider myself to be in good shape, but I was passed by locals twice my age when we went hiking through the Titans. Locals really get into mountain biking and trail hiking. This place is heaven on earth and if it were a little warmer I would have to move there.