I really dig my car

This is my 2000 M Coupe. I've had it now for about 6 weeks and it's a huge jump up from any car I've ever owned. I REALLY enjoy driving it. It has super-stiff steering and suspension that make cornering a whole new experience. The engine is 240HP, smooth and strong. The power to weight ratio make this thing a real rocket. My mechanic says he can flash the chipset on it to provide me with 50 more HP AND better gas mileage. I'm reluctant. Mostly because I like it just the way it is but also because it could easily become too much car for me and that might spell disaster. Maybe I'm getting old. Mortgage, wife, and child tend to move to the forefront when it comes to making decisions.

Speaking of which, let me be the first to admit that this is not a practical car for a father of a young child. But, my wife really likes driving it too and I got it at a cost that, barring a bad wreck, almost guarantees I won't lose money on it. Besides, Elias really likes it too. "Daddy car fast, vrooooom"


The presidential election is starting to get ugly and I'm probably going to tune out the rest of the way. My mind is pretty much made up. I can use the time to catch up on my voter packet so I can get informed on local issues and state political legislation.

A few quick opinions:
The GOP is desperate. They're starting to dig up dirt on Obama to get the focus off the economy. So much for the high-road McCain promised to take.

Palin is still a joke. Her early admission in the debate that she "didn't care" whether she answered the moderator's questions - coupled with the fact that she will likely not do another sit down interview (outside of Faux News) prior to the election, - means simply one thing; She cannot answer a cold question because without her talking points notecards, she is completely lost. Why? Because she doesn't know her ass from a hole in the ground. Still, her journalism background serves her well and she's effective when she has a prepared speech to give. You read it here first that Florida will go GOP.

Still, I'm convinced she cannot think on her feet. Call me a cynic, but I want someone smarter than I am to be in charge.

Her winking during the debate was the funniest subversive attempt to be appealling by a political candidate I think I've ever seen.

The 140 billion dollars added to the bailout plan makes me want to puke. Shameful.

Ok - enough of that....

I saw a boxing match last night. Sergio Martinez fought and stopped Alex Bunema. Martinez is someone to watch. He's very quick, has an excellent jab, and uses good movement. He's exciting. I look forward to watching him go again.