Economic Stimulus?

This past week has been an expensive one (and I haven't GONE ANYWHERE!). Here's some of the things that have been playing havoc with my charge card.

Bluetooth headset to comply with new law: US$30.00
Motorcycle tuneup: US$380.00
New motorcycle jacket that fits right: US$210.00

Then, my car takes a dump on Oak Street heading uphill. In a traffic lane. Tolerant and diverse drivers help me move my car to the side honk and flip me the bird as I sit there blocking 1/3 of the traffic on the street.

New alternator and valve cover gasket AND water pump: US$400.00 US$790.00!!!!

Sheesh.