Hi from Ontario

**rheostaticsfan** · 06-25-2009, 11:40 AM

I just wanted to say hi. I`ve actually posted a time or two. I`ve been mostly lurking for the past few weeks.

My employer has reduced our work week (and pay) due to the economic slowdown so I find I have more time on my hands, and less money to play with. In the past I`ve taken my 2005 Nissan X-Trail to the dealer to get "returned to showroom condition". I was very dissatisfied with the results and it wasn`t exactly cheap.

This summer I`ve decided to take on that task myself. I`m a bit of a scardeycat so so far I haven`t worked up the courage to do any paint correction: so far good washing technique, clay bar and LSP. Maybe in a few months I`ll work up the courage to try and correct some of the swirling I`ve got.

My DH has a 2008 RX8. He`s a no-maintenance kind of guy (cringe). So far he`s taken his metallic white car through the touchless car wash a couple of times but otherwise no care for it at all. I think later this summer I`ll "do" his car. I`ll probably be asking for more advice when it comes time to tackle that because I think it will deserve more care than my older SUV.

**Yukon Cornelius** · 06-25-2009, 12:23 PM

Welcome from another Ontarioan. I`m near Windsor, what about you?

**rheostaticsfan** · 06-26-2009, 08:29 AM

Hi there,

I live in the Ottawa area, but born and raised in Southwestern Ontario.

It`s nice to meet you.

**imported_Picus** · 06-26-2009, 05:57 PM

So, you like the Rheostatics?

**rheostaticsfan** · 06-29-2009, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by Picus

So, you like the Rheostatics?

Um...how`d you guess?

They`re my all time favourite. I saw their semi-reunion this winter when Five Hole: Tales of Hockey Erotica came through town. It was good to see Dave and Martin again. I`ve been seeing them whenever I can for the last...gosh 19 years.

Now I feel old.