News Report

[Joe Melton]

From El Heraldo, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 23 de Abril del 2026, Translated from the original:

Word has been received of the sale of the largest Teak plantation in Honduras to a consortium of Chinese businessmen. The sale price was not disclosed, but is estimated to be nearly one billion Lempira ($55M).
The plantation has been owned by American mogul Bernard Weisphapl for the past nine years. Mr. Weisphapl has been involved in larger and larger timber ventures since about 2005. When asked if the sale of the crown jewel of his international timber business means he will be retiring, Mr. Weisphapl replied "Well, that was my plan since I am nearing 93 years of age, but then I heard about a sawmill for sale on a creek, and that sure looks interesting to me."

[Bob Hallowell]

Now we know why he was able to buy that new saw and lathe !

Bob

[Bernie Weishapl]

Yep Bob now at 93 and 55 million in my pocket I think I will add a Mayo to the mix.

[Neal Addy]

Yep Bob now at 93 and 55 million in my pocket I think I will add a Mayo to the mix.

It's funny Bernie, you don't look like you have 55 million. Now, the 93 part...

OK, I couldn't resist! I guess it's too late now to ask you to adopt me, huh?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Yea you stepped in it Neal big time.

[Joe Melton]

Uh, the article I translated is from 2026. That makes Bernie a mere 74 or so now.
Joe