Vacation is Over

At least vacation is over until we go on vacation next Sunday. But I had my day of sitting around, so tomorrow, we'll be heading out of the cave for whatever we need when we go to Hawaii next week. For example, I just tried on all my shorts, and, as a result of sitting on the couch for four months, only two pair fit, so that will be some money we didn't plan on spending. We also still need to find a different strap and a UV filter for the camera. So far as I can tell, there is exactly one camera store in a 30 mile radius of our apartment. If we strike out there, we'll just do without until we have time to make an all-day road trip. Gotta love the Territories.

Looks like we may have at least some clue about our future in later this week. I don't want to jinx anything by blabbing details, but today was a good day in many ways. More later.

Home prices dropped by another record amount. Sales are up, but only at prices that are going to devastate the banks as they try to unload foreclosure properties. Many banks have been holding these on the balance sheet, but they can't hold them forever. Maybe we'll see a floor during the summer? And while this may be good news for those buying a house, it is a disaster for state and local budgets that run on property taxes.

Speaking of disasters, GM (whose stock closed at $1.15) looks to be joining Chrysler in bankruptcy. Michigan is going to have to reinstate homesteading to fill up all the empty real estate.

Well, it's late and tomorrow will be busy.