Well, I'll defer to Marten re: the particulars of what was going on up there.  He knows the players & the situation much better than I do.  As he says, it has been a real "mess." 

Too bad it didn't work out.  Harlan was moving kind of fast for that small town and I guess he didn't bring enough of the locals along for his ride.  A town like that moves at its own speed... and, sometimes, that may amount to not moving at all.  Hey, it's their prerogative, right?

I believe WCPP has a pretty good custodian in Claire.  I only met her a couple times and she came across as both personable & sharp.  I think the park can benefit from both custodians AND promoters.  Maybe they'll be able to work together a little better in the future.

I'd very much like to head back to WCPP, again, but I don't see it happening any time soon.  Too much charcoal lying around for my taste.

Marten, thanks for your insights!

Jimbo   8-)