All's quiet, that's what. For our humble hosts, July is a time to kick back, relax, and take a break from the grueling pace of Car Talk.

Okay, who are we kidding? In the now-famous words of Tom's son Alex, "Dad, if you were to go on vacation, how would we know?" Good question, Alex! But, even world-class slackers like Tom and Ray deserve a break every once in a while. (And here's what they actually do on vacation, by the way.)

 

While the guys are on vacation, we're airing some of our all time favorite Car Talk calls. Like the infamous "Max and the Schnauzer" call. And this past weekend, many of you heard Gail, the Tollbooth Fugitive. You can catch Gail online, now, right here. Stay tuned for more classic Car Talk moments, coming in the next two weeks.

 

For all of us at Car Talk, however, July is a time when our thoughts turn to our favorite little Car Talk fan, three-year-old Henry Fenollosa. Henry's the son of Catherine Fenollosa, a former full-time, and now part-time, producer here at Car Talk Plaza - when will she ever learn? Anyway, Henry's story is, quite frankly, a miracle. You can read all about it, right here -- and find out how you can be part of that miracle, too.

 

Meanwhile... know someone who looks like Tom and Ray? First, they have our condolences. Second, we're in the closing weeks of our Look-A-Like Contest. We've gotten some great entries! Now's the time to submit that photo of your Uncle Ernie or Cousin Ralphie. Sorry, no photos of celebrities allowed. (And, yes, we have noticed the amazing similarity to Cheech and Chong.)

 

If you'll excuse us now, the 20-minute buzzer just sounded. Tom and Ray are on the roof of Car Talk Plaza, and need to be flipped and slathered with more Filippo Berio tanning oil.