Yep, bad cat
From what I understand, there are two catalytic "biscuits" in a catalytic converter. The rearward biscuit came loose and blocked the exit.
Two bills lighter and I'm back in action
For those of you near North San Diego, I highly recommend WTB Mufflers in Vista (760-732-1021). Frank, there installer, did an excellent job on the replacement as well as the cat back exhaust that he installed a few years back. Frank is very knowledgeable and "friendly" with working around custom suspensions/flat bellies etc.
Joe, at exactly what age do you qualify for the "old fart" title?