More proof the economy is booming

I have proof that the economy is booming, but you are going to have to stay with me on this one. Here's the story that gives us the evidence:

A Wausau group whose members believe a Bigfoot-like creature lives in the northern Wisconsin forests is organizing expeditions to search for it.

The Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization plans to hold two three-day searches next month. The team hopes to collect evidence of the elusive creature and possibly spot it.

Participants pay a $400 fee to tag along and camp with organization members.

That's right, $400 bones to look for Bigfoot in the Northwoods. The economy is apparently so good that people have $400 bones burning such holes in their pockets that they are willing to go on wild goose chases in the Northwoods. They could essentially do the same thing for free, but they wouldn't have the camaraderie of other fools.

My dad is now retired and looking for retirement work. I'm going to suggest that he charge people $300 (plus a fuel surcharge) to go out on Marshmiller Lake to look for the Loch Ness monster. It's a stumpy lake, so he should be quite successful in quickly parting fools from their extra funds.