Woo hoo! Reader feedback! Well, it's from my sister (imagine dark gray Passat wagon 4-motion, baby seat in back, Golden Retriever in hatch -- definitely an 8). Still counts. Especially as it's car-related and about our Dad.

Paula writes: "Dad's new used immaculate '91 Range Rover -- Dad noticed a slight tilt to the car, making the right side slightly lower than the left. Perplexed, of course, he called a local independent Range Rover expert and explained the situation. The expert laughed and said that Dad was in fact correct. It turns out that the car was built to compensate for a 200 lb. driver; when the driver is seated, the car is perfectly balanced. He was shocked that Dad even noticed this, as no one ever does. I told Dad to watch out, because if we need to check his weight, we'll just put him in the car and make sure it's off balance -- otherwise he's pushing 200!! What the compatibility rating on this one?!"

Well, Paula, we think a 7 until Dad reaches 200 lb. Perfect mechanical balance deserves a 9. David did advance the radical concept that the dealer might have been pulling Dad's chain. After all, the question is kinda ridiculous. Was the surface the car was sitting on perfectly level? Was Dad perfectly level? Was a level used?

Onward. Feeling a little shy about handing out Carma cards. This will pass, I know. Until then, I will endure endless ribbing from my favorite business partner, David.