The 787

The $787 billion stimulus package is history. Signed, sealed, and no one knows what's going to be delivered, or where it will deliver us.

















It calls to mind America's other 787: Boeing's 'Dreamliner.' The first major airliner to use composite materials for most of its construction, according to its manufacturer. In other words, we don't really know what it's made of, we're just going to get in it and hope it goes up. Four production delays: we're still waiting. But we want it to fly. See you in 2010.

Meanwhile, we're out on the tarmac in President Obama's Dreamliner. Nothing could be more aptly named, given the expectations. If the economy takes off, will everyone grab hands and cheer, like they do on flights that hit turbulence and pull above it? Or just order drinks.

Hawaii or bust!

Thank you for listening, ma'am.