Voluntarily Disconnected

We are off to Yosemite for the next few days - if there's a global financial meltdown this week, I won't hear about it until sometime late in the day on Thursday.

It looks like there's already a meltdown in precious metals. Those waiting for an opportunity to take the plunge or add to positions should have a look - twitchy traders have pushed prices to lows not seen in quite a while.

We'll be outside of Yosemite Valley, trying to avoid all the Germans at the visitor center. I'm just kidding, but given our past visits there, their propensity to travel, and current exchange rates, they will probably be well represented in the park.

Below is Taft Point - a good place to have your ashes sprinkled, if you're so inclined.


Here's one way to cause your loved ones to make an early trip to Taft Point.


How was that picture taken?

Was this the work of some dumb couple where the wife said, "Honey, stand still - don't scare him - I'll take a picture" or was a taxidermist somehow involved? Was a taxidermist involved in the days after the picture was taken? Which was stuffed - the bear or the camper?

Anyway, look for new material here either Thursday or Friday. The big conclusion to the "Guess the Mid-Year Price of Oil and Gold" contest is just a few days away - with the recent movement in metal prices, the excitement is almost too much to bear.

Also, have a look at the new blog if you'd like - Bad Macro.

A final decision has not yet been made, but a switchover will most likely occur either next week or the week after.