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New Car?

Got a new car! Well, not really. But I did take a picture next to the car I want - this baby is on the 5 year plan. That's 4 years of saving, and 1 year of convincing Susan that I need a 2nd car. Also notice how I defaulted to the Abu-Ghraib prison pose for the picture - double guns and everything - completely unconscious and unconscionable at the same time. Try spelling those words back to back.


It's a Roush 427 package - basically a Stage 3 Roush with 427 HP. The real blocker is the price tag - $54K. You're in Z06 and Viper territory with that price...not sure what Roush is thinking. The Roush Stage 1 version of the car runs at $35K and 325HP - a more fiscally responsible package, right?

DVR Picks

Last week I discovered Dexter reruns on CBS, and found that I really like the show now that it is toned down for broadcast television. I caught an episode on Showtime while I was on the road, and it made me a bit queasy (which is also a word that would be a great nick-name for grandma to be Sharon....grandma "queasy"...I like it).

Also check out some spots from our Arrested Development crew - Jeffrey Tambore is staring in Meet the Captain, which I am slowly warming up to - his character worked on the set of Three's Company back in the day and he constantly name-drops it into every conversation - "When I was with 'Three-Co', ..."

And Will Arnett and Will Ferrell are making the rounds promoting Semi-Pro, so set your DVRs for Conan and David Letterman this week for some good time.

Baby Update

BabyEidson Blog is updated with week 10 ultrasound pics - looking like a baby to me. Just chillin' in there, resting up before I make it do all the chores around the house. This will be totally sweet.

My Blake incarcerated...

I have been walking around the house randomly shouting "My Blake, incarcerated" (1:35 mark) in a heavy accent, followed by Susan yelling from another room "Ray-Ray and Joe!" (1:24 mark). Love it.

Wealthy Habits

Great article from TheStreet.com on habits that produce/preserve wealth. Surprisingly balanced, since usually articles from TheStreet need to be taken with a "Jim Cramer is nuts" grain of salt...

iPhone $299

iPhone 4GB Refurb from Apple for $299 while they last (usually not long...)

In my experience, the refurbs from Apple are 99% new, and you still get the same 1 yr warranty so there is really no reason to say no...

On the refurb note, I just picked up a refurbished 37" LCD from NewEgg for a sweet price - check out NewEgg's deals - lots of free shipping, and tons of discounts - you can sort by rebate type and discount amount using their nifty form.

Superbowl 42: Football

I am headed to the store to buy a Citizen watch, so my entry here will be brief.

I rooted for the Giants, but not against the Patriots - I really did not want to see a perfect season. What happens then?

Giants defense was incredible, Eli caught the breaks and made the most of every opportunity, and ultimately made this the most fun and intriguing NFL game I have ever watched.

Eli's pass to Tyree on 3rd down (w/sound!) was the most incredulous and improbable play I have ever seen.

Strahan's "stomp'd 'em out" routine (w/sound!) is kinda freaking me out. Or maybe it's his teeth.

Quick Updates

Baby Blog is updated with Week 8 pics. Still black and white. Asked the doctor about a high-def option, but apparently I am now an idiot for asking obvious questions.

Also in breaking news, someone at work used the word Ginormous in a formal meeting. Pretty sure my personality is having an unindented affect on those around me.

Superbowl breakdown coming...

I'll have a Superbowl breakdown including commercials out this week - but in the mean time, someone should review the go-ahead touchdown catch made by the Giants. I am pretty sure that Petey tackled Plaxico before he entered the end-zone...you be the judge....