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Show Wednesday, March 29, 1978 Page 7 People, Places And Things By Doc Murdock This week is the April Fool's edition of The Newspaper. Consequently, the editor told me to write something funny in my column. "But I often write funny things in my column," I said. "You do?" he said. "Sure," I said, "for example, last week's column was supposed to be funny the one about the fisherman." "It was?" He looked puzzled as he tried to remember. "Never mind," I said. "I'll try to think of something funny, but it's not that easy to write humorous stuff every week. The world is not a funny place you know. Countries are at war. People are starving. The world," I told him, "is not all North Park City. For example, there is South Park City." He didn't think that was funny either. He went back to his more important business: he's waiting for a late breaking Park City news flash so he can yell "stop the presses! " He's wanted to yell stop the presses ever since he became an editor, but nothing that important ever happens in Park City. He's very depressed about it. Well, here we are. You reading, and ' me writing. I've already put all these paragraphs on paper and I haven't even started this week's story yet. And, can you believe it, I get paid for this? Some people say that my writing rambles, takes too long to get to the point. But that's another story . Back to writing this week's column. Maybe I should write about skiing. I haven't written anything about skiing for a while, and skiing is the bread and butter of this town. Maybe I should write about going up to Jupiter Bowl the other day. Let's see, I could write about having to wait in a long line to buy an afternoon half day ticket. Then I could tell about having to hike up to the ski team lift. I wonder why they made it uphill to get to it? And then I could write about risking my life trying to hike across the bottom of the Payday run. All the beginning skiers zoom through that area, totally out of control but trying to look good in front of the crowds. That means they go straight ahead since they don't look so good when they try to turn. Sure, I could write this week's whole column about that. But would my editor think it was funny? fun-ny? I could tell about the guy who shared the ride up the lift with me. He was from California. I've never" met anybody skiing who wasn't from. California. This guy was in his thirties, had only skied once before (at Mammoth), and was wearing a phosphorescent, lime green jumpsuit. Plus all the "in" accessories. He looked disapprovingly disap-provingly at my levis and my "Primo Beer" sweatshirt. "You must be from Park City," he said. I wonder how he guessed? Sure, I could write about him. He was funny. He wouldn't talk to me any more during the ride up but when we got off the lift he asked me which way was the easiest way down. I offered to lead him to "The Shaft." Boy, was it icy that day. And the bumps made no sense at all; they were all steep and slick with absolutely no pattern at all. "I can't go down there," he said showing a surprising amount of fear. "It's the only way down," I said. "It's not half as hard as it looks." He looked doubtful. "You ought to see the really tough ways down," I said encouragingly. He decided to give it a try. He made one turn, couldn't hold his snowplow, and fell a hundred and twenty feet down the mountain. That lime green nylon jumpsuit was really slick. He was going faster on his back than I can go on my skis. And he was getting some good air off the bumps. Finally, he got his fingernails dug into the ice and stopped his fall. By the time I got down there he still hadn't moved; he must have had great fingernails. New Class He slowly turned his head to face me, being careful not to lose his hold on the mountain. "I fell down," he said with fear and wonder; he spoke with the child-like amazement that comes with discovery that there are things in this world beyond our reckoning. "Uh, right," I said. 'I'll never get off this mountain," he moaned. I tried to console him. "Sure you will. You're almost half way down already. And remember, there's a certain honor in a fall like that especially when you survive." I knew that would makehim feel betTer so I went on down the hill and got on the lift. As I went back up I noticed he was still there, clinging to the mountain. I figured the ski patrol would find him when they closed the slopes for the night. They would find a way to get him down probably use ropes. So that's what I'll write about. That's a funny story isn't it? But what if my editor doesn't think it's funny? As I recall now, he wears a lime green jumpsuit when he skis, and he falls down a lot, too. No, on second thought, I better not tell that story at all. I think I'll just take this week off and not write anything. By the way, you might be interested to know that I spent so much time trying to help that flatlander, the Jupiter lift was already closed by the time I got up there. See what happens when you try to be a nice guy. Brain Surgery Offered The Park City Community Education Program will offer of-fer a course in "Brain Surgery for Fun and Profit'" at the resort clinic starting Saturday, April 1. The course will be taught by Dr. Marco de Stincshun, head surgeon at the Baloney of Lebanon Hospital in Tennessee. Ten-nessee. Dr. de Stincshun is well-known in his field and has perfected many of the techniques used in do-it-yourself brain surgery kits. The two-day course will cover beginning procedures designed to allow the student to perform brain surgery as a hobby or on a part time basis. Dr. de Stincshun noted that no expensive surgical equipment is required for the course and that household tools are sufficient- ' - j ii'That's-the beauty of my techniques," the surgeon said. "They are simple and only the most basic equipment is necessary." Although the course will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform ' ' f t I f " J - ' s elementary ; ; brain operations, Dr. de Stincshun emphasized that the training was not extensive enough to allow students to offer money-back guarantees on-their on-their operations. "I'm not saying graduates should not operate on their friends but there should be a clear understanding from the outset that this is just a fun thing and mistakes are bound to happen," the doctor said. "There are still some gray areas when it comes to the brain.-We dent understand under-stand all of it yet." '"Operate and learn', that's what I tell my students," studen-ts," he added. "The only way you ever improve is to practice and I've lost my practice several times." y,.lll..'l'(U J 1 ' Come Play with the Pros Park City Racquet Club Call 649-8080 SPRING CLEARANCE SALE March 31- April 9 Nearly everything is 10 to 50 Off Cross Country Skiing Backpacking Kayaking and Clothing - - 4VTimberIine Sports 3155 Highland Drive 466-2101 PARKING i ? M r PARK CITY CO 1 SNOW FLOWER CONDOSITE SNOW FLOWER CONDO - To be built this spring. New condos near Three Kings Lift. With jacuzzi, hot pool and underground parking. FUDGE KITCHEN - Business only. Good Main Street location. Prosperous. Excellent terms. Ask for Bill Kranstover. PARK WEST VILLAGE - 2 bdrms. with lockout. Nice view of Park West. Just 2 miles outside Park City. Assumable loan. $40,000. NEAR COMPLETION new 3 bdrm. Park Meadows home. Built by local contractor. Stone fireplace. Mountain view. $82,000. We want people who want to sell. Call us about listing your property. (mm These are the brokerages qualified to help you in Park City CUUMJUMKR $50,950. Least expensive, fully furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit available. Call Jim Doilney, 649-7244. WHAT A VIEW OF OLD PARK CITY! - This 7-year old 2 bedroom house is located on the hillside at the upper Main Street turnaround. Has a porch and yard with a clean shot of Main Street, $60,000. Mike Ivers. NEW HOME - Located on 10th fairway in desirable Thaynes Canyon area. Approximately 3,000 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms plus large loft, Vh baths, separate dining area and family room, sauna, large kitchen with built-in appliances, two fireplaces, wet bar, heated garage with automatic openers, 2 decks. Floor covering and light fixture allowance included in sales price of $150,000. Patti Wells, 649-8485. PARK WEST CONDO 2 bedroom with possibilities for a third. Custom interior of cedar siding in living and dining rooms. Diane Holt, 649-8550. See this 3 bedroom rambler in prestige area of Park Meadows III, Lot 7. $73,550. Call Ann Clark, 649-8519. CD 3 'fmni i i ii i wi ii i. mi PARK WEST VILLAGE CONDO - 2 bedroom, $39,500, low down. No. 289 PARK AVE. CONDO - $60,000, assume loan plus terms. No bank hassles. SALE FAILED. OWNER WILL LOOK, AT NEW OFFERS. OF-FERS. No. 193 PAYDAY CONDO - 2 bedroom & loft, 3 bath, furnished, $59,500, terms. Excellent alternative to a house. No. 177 PAYDAY CONDO - 2 bedroom & loft, 3 bath, furnished, $62,500. Mini Lodge - Comparable to price of home. Perfect Per-fect Retreat. Sale on contract, ho bank. PENTHOUSE STUDIO - in Village Plaza. FOUR OUTSTANDING MIDWAY LOTS - low down plus contract. FOURPLEX LOT ON NORFOLK AVE., easily built on. COLEMAN LAND COMPANY Suite 2009 Mt. Air Mall Phone:649-7171 RESIDENTIAL 131 SAMPSON AVE - great-view with privacy, 2 bdrm, 1 bath on 71? lots, 3fJits vacant ready for development 162 DALY - eWlom with loft, partially remodeled, priced for immediate sale. PROSPECTOR VILLAGE - under construction. 3 bedroom, 212 bath, 2 car garage, 1,700 sq. ft., July 1 occupancy. 78 Thaynes Canyon Drive - 3 bedroom, 2 bath, sauna, 2 car garage, situated on large lot. Priced for immediate sale. DUPLEXES 38 & 40 CHAMBERS AVE. - duplex, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, sauna and utility room per side, will sell Vz interest. 89 KING ROAD - duplex, 2 bdrm., 1 bath per side, 2 car garage. Excellent condition. lots" 100 BLOCK MAIN ST. - single lot, $9,500. LOT 87 HOLIDigCJTTES - $33,000. SUMMIT PK. LOT - Vs acre, beautifully wooded. HIGHLAND ESTATES good view lot priced for immediate sale. AA OUNTAIN LW" W- II II III II I II II I I llll II I III T I r; -' A x'nH:t?m CAPSON MORRIS McCOMB 100P.1c Avenue Phone: 60-CC31 "The mountains are our home... let us help you make them your home also." JUST LISTED Brand new home in Prospector Village, many extras, including barnwood paneling and oak cabinets. See Vance or Ray. Holiday RANCH LOTS AND HOMES zoned for horses, fully improved, all 1 acre and above. TWO THAYNES CANYON LOTS - fully improved, im-proved, ready for building. SILVERTOWN CONDOS - 2 and 3 bdrm. within walking distance of resort, restaurants and shopping. Priced right. PAYDAY CONDO on 5th fairway of golf course. cour-se. Hardwood floors - one of a kind, many extras. ex-tras. Quaint Older Home in old town Park City, fireplace, sauna, ski to door capability. Brand New Homes in Holiday Ranch, zoned for horses, many extras. Condominiums available in all complexes from $49,000 to $85,000. 614 Main Street Phone: 649-9066 , Mt. Air Mall Park Meadows Phone: 649-8550649-8374 1030 Park Avenue Phone:649-9891 |