Consolidated BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 83,185	$ 53,550
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	7,016	7,013
Accounts receivable	8,172	9,710
Inventories	91,483	96,902
Prepaid expenses	6,494	9,532
Other current assets	4,349	3,187
Total current assets	200,699	179,894
Accounts receivable, long-term	832	814
Property and equipment	189,242	193,085
Deferred income taxes	13,253	24,366
Other assets	13,829	3,937
Total assets	417,855	402,096
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	21,810	28,178
Customer deposits	19,008	20,963
Accrued liabilities	36,338	33,272
Deferred income taxes	0	6,595
Current portion of lease obligations	959	881
Total current liabilities	78,115	89,889
Lease obligations, less current portion	16,196	18,473
Other liabilities	25,280	34,306
Commitments	0	0
Total liabilities	119,591	142,668
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
Preferred Stock, Authorized - 1,000 shares; Issued: None
Additional paid-in capital	77,406	73,803
Retained earnings	281,222	254,310
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(15,412)	(23,378)
Less treasury stock at cost - Common Stock (2013 - 7,731; 2012 - 7,741) and Convertible Class A Common Stock (2013 and 2012 - 522)	(75,720)	(75,816)
Total stockholders' equity	298,264	259,428
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	417,855	402,096
Common Stock [Member]
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
Common Stock	27,853	27,212
Convertible Class A Common Stock [Member]
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
Common Stock	$ 2,915	$ 3,297

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).