Which of course had nothing to do with the strong franc, general economic malaise, or any of the many other reasons affecting almost all businesses right now. No, blame it on the weather: it's easier. If GL.com is a little testy this evening, it's because we're growing tired of the political "things are not so bad" statements emanating from our tourist trade. It's just this, it's just that, but otherwise it would have all been perfect. So while the PR spinmeisters continue to strictly control Gstaad's message to the world (see below), we'll give you our impressions from on the ground...