Pass Time
New scanning technology, Aspen Mountain
Catching impostors.
The Aspen Skiing Co. is cracking down on passholders who lend their season ticket to others. A $2 million investment in technology catches scammers in action, and imposes a fee up to $500 on the pass owner. Lift operators who catch impostors in action get a $100 bonus per scammer.
Sweet success
Johnson’s Corner cinnamon rolls at 7-Elevens in Colorado and Utah; $2.19 each
Rolling into new territory.
Their celebrated, oversized cinnamon rolls made Johnson’s Corner restaurant, 2842 E. Frontage Road, a northern Colorado must-stop for sticky-bun addicts. Now, the famous truck stop ships its rolls frozen to 7-Eleven stores in Colorado and Utah.
Personalized valentines
Custom Valentine’s Day Cards, $5 includes card and envelope, Composition, 7180 W. Alaska Drive, Lakewood; 303-894-0025,
Text message.
The instructions: Think of an original sentiment (that doesn’t start with “Roses Are Red”), spell it out on an old-school office message board, then pose with the board for a unique valentine. The Lab’s Adam Lerner came up with “Dear Prof. Scottsdale, Be my valentine. I’m sorry about the chicken gag. Love, Adam.”
