Is the 20/21 ski season over at resorts already?

**I've seen black diamonds!** · 10-15-2020, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by Lifty@50

I just checked with my wife who has a BA in English and Romance Languages from Harvard ‘94, Dudley House, and she said that either use is acceptable in how it’s used in my sentence structure. She’s much smarter than me. I just have a JD from Villanova ‘88. I thought this is a ski forum and not some kind of online tutorial in English.

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Your wife is wrong. "Effect," when not used as a noun, implies intent to make something happen. You can "effect changes" or "effect a solution." That's pretty much it.

On the other hand, I can't remember if it was Jesus or Buddha who taught us that, "He who corrects grammar on web forums is a cunt who needs to punch himself in the dick." It's a bit confusing, but gospel is gospel.

**Bobcat Sig** · 10-15-2020, 03:25 PM

Back to skiing...

I've no doubt jinxed us. An Ikon pass, two pair of new skis, and a pair of binders will surely end our season early. You're welcome.

**Lifty@50** · 10-15-2020, 03:27 PM

Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!

Your wife is wrong. "Effect," when not used as a noun, implies intent to make something happen. You can "effect changes" or "effect a solution." That's pretty much it.

On the other hand, I can't remember if it was Jesus or Buddha who taught us that, "He who corrects grammar on web forums is a cunt who needs to punch himself in the dick." It's a bit confusing, but gospel is gospel.

All good here... thx for the clarification. I’ll ask my wife about your citation. She has a minor in Eastern Religions. Lol

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**Lifty@50** · 10-15-2020, 03:36 PM

After numerous comments interpreting my incorrect grammatical use of Effect vs. Affect, I’d like to get back on topic and say that I believe it is highly unlikely that the State of Wyoming is going to shut down their tourism industry this winter because of COVID. The economic impact will be far worse than the very unfortunate health impact on the State. All it takes to reduce the risk is to wear a mask and social distance. Stay in your Yurt if you don’t have to leave for a good reason. And hold your breath for the full 9 minute ride on the Tram.

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**Danno** · 10-15-2020, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by Lifty@50

St. Joe’s?

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Nope. Begins with an H and ends with a d, like Harvard but different.

**schindlerpiste** · 10-15-2020, 03:49 PM

Howard

**Benny Profane** · 10-15-2020, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Lifty@50

After numerous comments interpreting my incorrect grammatical use of Effect vs. Affect, I’d like to get back on topic and say that I believe it is highly unlikely that the State of Wyoming is going to shut down their tourism industry this winter because of COVID. The economic impact will be far worse than the very unfortunate health impact on the State. All it takes to reduce the risk is to wear a mask and social distance. Stay in your Yurt if you don’t have to leave for a good reason. And hold your breath for the full 9 minute ride on the Tram.

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The state of Wyoming can live without winter tourism, which is 30% of summer.
And the tram ain't happening.

**Lifty@50** · 10-15-2020, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by Benny Profane

The state of Wyoming can live without winter tourism, which is 30% of summer.
And the team ain't happening.

And who is going to support the local JH and Driggs residents who rely almost solely on the local service industries? Last I checked, the largest employer in the Valley is JHMR and the spinoff hospitality industry. Not everybody in the Jackson is living on family money. In fact, very few are.

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**Lifty@50** · 10-15-2020, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Nope. Begins with an H and ends with a d, like Harvard but different.

Haverford...

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**Lifty@50** · 10-15-2020, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Nope. Begins with an H and ends with a d, like Harvard but different.

It’s been twenty years since I’ve been on the Main Line. A understand that Kelly’s has become a Tapas and Wine bar...

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**Benny Profane** · 10-15-2020, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by Lifty@50

And who is going to support the local JH and Driggs residents who rely almost solely on the local service industries? Last I checked, the largest employer in the Valley is JHMR and the spinoff hospitality industry. Not everybody in the Jackson is living on family money. In fact, very few are.

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Nobody but the federal government, and that ain't happening. Good luck. Its rough in the real world, too.

**Lifty@50** · 10-15-2020, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Benny Profane

Nobody but the federal government, and that ain't happening. Good luck. Its rough in the real world, too.

I have a home in Victor and have no connection to the local Jackson economy. I made my money in the East. We do most of our skiing in Teton Pass, so whether the resorts open or not doesn’t effect me. But since my family moved to JH in 1971, I know many families that have been economically harmed. You obviously are not from the Valley and wouldn’t know.

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**AdironRider** · 10-15-2020, 04:27 PM

I'm going to say you are full of shit, if only because you say you ski "in" Teton Pass.

**babybear** · 10-15-2020, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by AdironRider

I'm going to say you are full of shit, if only because you say you ski "in" Teton Pass.

on the IF news they used to have Teton pass listed as Jackson pass

**Lifty@50** · 10-15-2020, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by AdironRider

I'm going to say you are full of shit, if only because you say you ski "in" Teton Pass.

I get my morning bagel at Pearl Street and head for Glory. And ski ON the pass. You happy? I’m sure I have many more miles on a skin track than you. Maybe because I’ve been doing it for 30+ years.

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**yeahman** · 10-15-2020, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Lifty@50

so whether the resorts open or not doesn’t effect me.

Lol you sure about that?

**Lifty@50** · 10-15-2020, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by yeahman

Lol you sure about that?

I started skiing at the Village in the early ‘80s when the Hostel was the only accommodation. I quit skiing there when the Four Seasons went in. It’s all gone down hill since then. I don’t ski at Vail or Deer Valley either. I will occasionally ski at Targhee if they get a storm. We usually make a few laps ON the Pass when the conditions are safe. I do ski uphill at Snow King for exercise.

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**half-fast** · 10-15-2020, 05:22 PM

So’d you guys all go to dental school after law school?

**Lifty@50** · 10-15-2020, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by half-fast

So’d you guys all go to dental school after law school?

Come again??

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**Djongo Unchained** · 10-15-2020, 05:47 PM

^^Wow, you haven't skied the village in 17 years...

Plenty of lodging in the village in the 80's besides the Wilson's.

Crystal Springs lodge/7 Levels Inn, Alpenhof Lodge, and The Sojourner come to mind.

Tram doesn't get to the top in 9, wish it did. They run it at less than max rpms 98% of the time. It's set up to go faster between towers then slow for the roll over on the tower, but they never do that.

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Skiing in JH is gonna be good this winter. Better than the last two seasons fo sho.
We're not gonna shut down, be busy or low tide.

**2FUNKY** · 10-15-2020, 05:58 PM

This thread is bizarre and hilarious at the same time. Well done!
Oh yeah, nobody skis “on” or “in” Teton Pass, always just, “The pass”....

**Benny Profane** · 10-15-2020, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by Lifty@50

I have a home in Victor and have no connection to the local Jackson economy.

That's a funny thing you just typed. As though present day Victor would exist if it wasn't for the Jackson economy.

**2FUNKY** · 10-15-2020, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by Benny Profane

That's a funny thing you just typed. As though present day Victor would exist if it wasn't for the Jackson economy.

Guaranteed he’s consulting the wife on that...

**Lifty@50** · 10-15-2020, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by 2FUNKY

Guaranteed he’s consulting the wife on that...

You guys are having such a good time jerking each other off. Who eats the cracker, Benny? See ya On The Pass. I’ll be old guy digging your asses out. It’s the Dentist and the Lawyer that keep you guys living in your trailer parks. See ya!

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