Last week the Carter Center held an auction of various Jimmy Carter memorabilia and ephemera to support the estimable work of the Center promoting world peace and democracy. Among the offerings was a "Fly Fishing Fantasy" weekend in the North Georgia mountains, which eventually sold for 70 thousand dollars. While I am sure that North Georgia has some lovely fishing opportunities, what pushed price into the high five figures was the face-time with the former POTUS and First Lady. 

While the former chief executive is known for his fly fishing chops (the man ties his own flies and practices catch and release), the 86 year old's participation in the trip will be limited to lunch and cocktails in the evening. 

--Posted by Eben