Well, it appears that sky has not completely fallen. I was blogging earlier at (apparently) the bottom of the market for the day. We're only down 3.6% on the S&P and the NASDAQ took a 4.3% hit. Those of you on the short side, continue to rejoice.

In honor of the Clarkson/Sebring Bruhahah, here's a little note about one of the funniest part of last season. The final episode of the miniseason (11x6 I believe) included a great segment called "Top Gear v. Zee Germans". Zee Germans in question were the cast of a comparable German auto TV show. That German show, hosted by, among other Sabrina Schmidt ('ring Queen from the Ford Transit episode). If you haven't seen the Top Gear episode the German version won't be as funny.


World War II joke is whole spine that the Top Gear segment is hung off of. Did the Germans mention it, nope. Not once. As an Ole Miss fan, I can appreciate that losing just isn't that funny. Hat tip to Zack Dagneau.

I've been Craigslisting this evening, and I think I've found a car I'd actually plunk down American Dollars for. A 1975 BWM 2002 for $2800, running well, at least according to the seller. It's a classic car, fantastic styling which really defined a great period/style in auto design.

The seller says he needs an automatic for a 15 year old (and a head inspection for having bought that car for a 15 year old to begin with). I wonder if I could trade my Explorer to them (with sweetners, if necessary)? It is automatic, and has enough steel to "protect" junior, assuming that they don't roll it (leaf spring suspension anyone?) in the process.

Emily, if you read this tonight, want to make another stop in Jackson on the way home?