So did I mention my car was stolen. Actually, it was my wife's -- title in her name. A 14 year old Subaru wagon, of the kind that is prevalent in this neck of the woods. Stolen from Lloyd Center theaters (the ones outside the mall -- that parking lot). License plate VNA-981 if you ever see it (I should add a VIN: ).

Well, I got a replacement, another Legacy wagon (not an Outback -- don't need that extra cladding). Used, an '01. I showed up at the dealer with all these printouts from hours on the internet, so they knew I wasn't oblvious to the going rates and best deals. That was smart, but on the stupid side I forgot to take a check list, and so spaced checking the little stuff when they kept the motor running -- dang, no cupholders in the back, and like that (but I got the parts retail, and still came out with an OK price I think).

What movie you ask, when the car was stolen? Decided to see 'Troy' -- sort of for old times sake, a cast-of-thousands epic, like with Heston or Taylor, but this time with Pitt. I dunno, maybe it'll help a kid or two get through the Illiad in the original (translation that is). The story is very different when the gods don't actually have speaking parts or a significant role as characters (as the critics pointed out at the time).