Hey Gleno
you are assuming that it is a seasonal thingie, last year oil was only 60 dollars, housing prices were higher, there was no subprime mess.....etc. Global economy is like the "new economy stocks" in 2000........ house of cards??? Only the chart knows for sure :o)
wedding are a house of cards too, now my wife brings me all these envolopes for tips.... 12K wasn't enough for dinner, now I have to tip the people 20 bucks each...... I am in the wrong business....