Yes, but surely then it's up to the ones with the means to continue spending? That's most of this whole problem right now - we've got a world economy based on nothing but consumer spending and nobody is!

As for Mrs. Walsh and I, the shoe is finally on the other foot again. After avoiding Europe like the plague since 2004, falling down on our self-imposed exile just the once in the fall of 2007 (and living to somewhat regret it for the insane prices), we'll be coming back in June with our freak flag flying!