After 28 years in the ski business, he just can't help himself. He had to go and check out Sugar Mountain and Beech Mountain. He's really pretty amazing. Before we even drive in the parking lot, he's starting on a running "SWOT" analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.) And he doesn't stop. As we're strolling around the base area and the lodge, he's making comments like "I would have killed for a dining room like this at Mountain High" or "that (lift) loading ramp needs some serious work" or "they really ought to exploit this or that strategic advantage more". Things like that. I am usually in awe of him.
On the way back from North Carolina, we stopped in Marshall, NC at Longnecks. We had a ball there! It's billed as the oldest tavern in Marshall, NC. It's true. But it's only been there a few years. The town was dry up until a few years back :)
We walked out of Longnecks with a six-pack of the ninja's favorite beer from Breckenridge Brewery. And, we also walked out with a bottle of Apothic Red and an authentic mead! I'm sitting here enjoying the Apothic Red as I write this post. It's a very nice blend of Zin, Merlot and Syrah.
