THE AUCTION

It's that time of year. The Barrett- Jackson Car auction in Scottsdale. Besides tying up the traffic, actually it's nearly always tied up here anymore, adding to the traffic, it provides a great outlet for people to spend. While I doubt that these two guys on the right will find their Car 54 there (Hey they had enough trouble finding it in the series), there should be plenty for everyone.

Of course if you're not fortunate to live here, you can always catch a lot of it on the Speed Channel. With three bowl games, including the National Championship, the Auction(s)--actually there's another one just a couple of miles down the 101 that's huge, too: it's called the Russo- Steele and features more muscle cars. With the FBR or Phoenix Open Golf Tournament coming up in two weeks, this is a sportsman's paradise. And I would never overlook The Suns, the 2007 NBA Champs, well, at least I hope so.

Next month features Spring Training for 10 teams or so and the Cubs along with the Safeway LPGA Championhip. While it's been a couple of years since I went to Spring Training, I look forward to the Ladies playing at beautiful Superstition Mountain.

If you're not into spectator sports, there are 175 golf courses or so. I also didn't mention hockey, but the Coyotes are here. I also didn't mention casinos, but there are a few of those, too on Indian Reservation lands.

I'm probably missing something else, but, hey I'm not the Chamber of commerce you know. But I am ready for some of their weather.