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Old May 2, 2018 | 01:59 PM
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Once again spring has arrived in Atlantic Canada. This past weekend I spent a few hours changing oil, shining and polishing. After 6 months of storage the big day came today.

I climbed in the car and turned the key. Started right up, no lights, no drama, just settled into the lovely purr I missed so much over the winter. Went for a ride around the block, about 50km, and not a single issue.

For the past 5 Springs, I back her out of the garage with AC/DC "You shook me all night long" playing at 11 on the garage CD player. But my wife asked me to go with something more modern. So I went with "Thunderstruck" .

In addition, last week I bought a new German convertible for the Mrs that will also be stored, we are thinking of making the spring unveiling an event.
 
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Old May 2, 2018 | 02:23 PM
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Next time ask your wife to shoot some video of your garage reveal. Should be entertaining.

Remember to add some fog and stage lights!

Now I am thinking my car should have its own reveal song.
 
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Old May 2, 2018 | 04:34 PM
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Hopefully that's about to happen here:- it's been a long time coming this year.

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Went for a ride around the block, about 50km
'Around the block' is an all-island tour for me, and I intend to do just that this weekend. Hope you enjoyed.

Trust you played Angus & co. REALLY LOUD for best effect
 
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Old May 2, 2018 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rothwell
Next time ask your wife to shoot some video of your garage reveal. Should be entertaining.

Remember to add some fog and stage lights!

Now I am thinking my car should have its own reveal song.
How about "The Bitch is back" by Sir Elton John?
 
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Old May 2, 2018 | 07:06 PM
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I never get to the unveiling here Las Vegas. But it is the top down and Black Ice cranked up as I roll out of the garage. The wife is more Barry Manilow with the volume on low.
 
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Old May 3, 2018 | 02:28 PM
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Mrs Redeye doesn't get to touch the cd/radio buttons in the Jag. In fact, it's an unwritten rule she's not allowed to touch ANY buttons in the car, EVER!
 
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Old May 3, 2018 | 02:53 PM
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^^ Now that is an excellent rule....
 
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