After days of heady (at least in my mind) posts, let’s turn to some other topics on this election night….

First, a couple more words about the alleycat. The weather was really perfect for late October. Warm-ish, with a nice breeze, clear skies and a full moon. And riding the Jail Trail with the wind at your back under the moon while talking theology with a new friend is quite nice.

Second, the cooler weather means it is now wine season in our house. I’m finishing the last of the Brooklyn family case right now (just one bottle of Pilsner, in case you imagined me downing six or seven beers). I’ve been compiling a list of good, cheap wines to try, and we’re anxious to get cracking.

Third, some World Rally News. Markko Martin won the Rallye Espana last weekend, taking advantage of Sebastien Loeb retiring with mechanical difficulties. Though the championship race is over, Martin still has a shot at overtaking Petter Solberg for second place, though Solberg can be expected to drive like a banshee next weekend in Australia. Both Loeb and Solberg will be gunning for their sixth rally win of the season. Ford also announced that they will continue their WRC programme for four more years, which is good news for the championship. Both Martin and Francois Duval have been shopping for new teams, however, so the roster may be quite different.

Posted on 2 November 2004