CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 78,659	$ 83,185
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	8,017	7,016
Accounts receivable	6,647	8,172
Inventories	94,822	91,483
Prepaid expenses	7,265	6,494
Other current assets	4,292	4,349
Total current assets	199,702	200,699
Accounts receivable, long-term	692	832
Property and equipment	213,254	189,242
Deferred income taxes	13,197	13,253
Other assets	15,623	13,829
Total assets	442,468	417,855
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	23,984	21,810
Customer deposits	28,821	19,008
Accrued liabilities	36,964	36,338
Current portion of lease obligations	1,820	959
Total current liabilities	91,589	78,115
Lease obligations, less current portion	34,792	16,196
Other liabilities	26,059	25,280
Commitments
Total liabilities	152,440	119,591
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
Preferred Stock, Authorized - 1,000 shares; Issued: None
Additional paid-in capital	77,871	77,406
Retained earnings	272,027	281,222
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(15,168)	(15,412)
Less treasury stock at cost - Common Stock (2014 - 7,722; 2013 - 7,731) and Convertible Class A Common Stock (2014 and 2013 - 522)	(75,632)	(75,720)
Total stockholders' equity	290,028	298,264
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	442,468	417,855
Common Stock [Member]
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
Common Stock	28,260	27,853
Convertible Class A Common Stock [Member]
Capital Stock, par value $1 per share
Common Stock	$ 2,670	$ 2,915

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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).