The non-TARP Chrysler lenders bite back

The non-TARP Chrysler bondholders have filed a motion challenging the attempt to elevate the claims of junior creditors above those of senior creditors. Nice to see someone standing up to this:

http://hotair.cachefly.net/images/2009-05/Lauria-5thamendment.pdf

Yeah, yeah, it's parked on a rightosphere site. But the motion appears genuine.

Rain, rain, go away

it probably hasn't been raining for weeks, but it sure feels like it, and there's rain on the menu all week. A little sunlight would be nice.

The amaryllis seeds are packed up and the envelopes stamped. I have great hopes that I'll remember to take them to the mailbox tomorrow.

Mr. Darcy's cough is worrisome, although it doesn't seem to be getting any worse and he's still largely a happy camper with a robust appetite. We've made a vet appointment for next Monday, when we'll have a rental car. He can no longer walk that far.

The city is revamping its property tax calculations. A database leaked by our local paper suggests that our taxes will go up 690%.That's right -- almost a sevenfold increase. We think that will push our total tax burden up over 50% of our net taxable income. It may also push us out of Philadelphia.