FOOTBALL ARMAGEDDON this weekend....and I made other plans.

Colts and Patriots square off in the most hyped game of the season. And will the Wacky Chinaman be glued to his TV, cheering and cursing, savoring the glory of victory or wallowing in the agony of defeat?

Actually no, he'll be down in Monterey shivering his balls off in 55 degree water, finishing up his scuba diving certification. Dammit!

Fortunately, the magic of TiVo (even one on the verge of death like mine is) will allow me and the Wacky Chinagirl to experience the whole game late in the afternoon. So if you try calling me on Sunday afternoon, you're going straight to voicemail.