i see this thread... but i am not going to respond to it...
because this subject has been beaten to death a hundred times over now.
the conclusion is:
The Co-existence between Automatic and Manual will exist for as long as we still have oil to fuel our cars...
neither one will make the other go away...
I am sorry for your boredom due to Sandy coming??
Living in the Sun shiny and moon light cool breeze southwest coast, we yearn for at least one or two full day of continuous rain a year...
If Sandy was coming here, i would be so happy to stay home and wait for her!
Having said that, Hope she doesn't knock on your door too hard.