Sorry for the lack of updates, just been extremely busy. Working at the office and warehouse in Burlington, so with an hour and a half commute easy way, it doesn't leave much time in the evenings. I've even had to put off going to the gym and even play some games. I've even worked on about a dozen computer repairs to take care of, among many, many other things, and I don't think I'll be able to do a major update for at least another week, unfortunately. Also been working on the website for the shop my mechanic will be opening in the next few weeks. Check out www.rjmercier.ca for more details. If anyone in the Niagara region require automotive service, I HIGHLY recommend him; his knowledge and experienced is just awesome. I, and many, are glad he's finally doing it. He's been talking about it for a few years, and it's a risky step of course, but I'm sure he'll do great.
Just a quick note, apparently as of May 1st it'll be illegal to drive while talking on your cell phone, hands-free exempted of course.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090423.NATS23ATLART2156-2/TPStory/?query=Toronto
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Undercover Police As A Taxi?!?!
Well, it's been busy as always, working a job in which I'm on site for 9 hours, plus a 1.5 hour commute each way, so that's been taking up almost all of my day, leaving no time for going to the gym and video games; even the Mx-3 didn't get any lovin'. Had to squeeze in some time to work on 4 computers (yep, I fix computers too) this week; 2 virus/spyware cleans (one infected with over 400!), one new laptop setup and one with a corrupt Windows where the power supply died while I had it. Managed to finish all those this weekend, with just a data transfer left on the last one. I took advantage of the nice weather Sunday to grind down and get a few coats of primer and paint on the fenders for my dads utility trailer. That's getting revamped with new 3500lb leaf springs, new lights and wiring, and the rest of it will get a new paint job this year.
On the Mx-3, I got a problem where the key for the locking wheel lugs shattered on the passenger wheel,
and since it's a unique pattern, you can't just get a replacement one. I got a tool that removes stripped bolts and nuts, but the one that I needed to use was too big for any sockets that I had, or even that Canadian Tire had or could get. Got one a Princess Auto today and it fired off no problem, so now I can finally take the passenger axle out. Those will also come in handy for the nuts that disintegrated on the front motor mount.
The Port Colborne cops have increased their unmanned speed trap cars to 2 now, but that's not even the sneakiest thing their doing in Ontario. Check out this faux-taxi caught in Milton. I don't know there this sits in terms of "entrapment", but sure isn't a nice move on their end. Probably to catch all the street racers that went out and started to race with the new Fast and Furious movie that opened Thursday. I was planning to see it Friday or this weekend, but those plans didn't end up turning out, but hopefully I'll be able to check it out this week.
A friend posted up event listing for lapping days around Ontario this year. I hope to have that posted in the Calendar soon. And a final note, we're losing our spring-like weather for a few days, calling for 15-25 centimeters of snow around the Hamilton & Halton area Monday (tomorrow). I'm glad I kept the snow tires on the Xterra, many of my friend and family expected that one last snowfall that always comes in April, and we gambled right. But that gorgeous weather we had for the last few weeks really tempted me to put the all-seasons back on, and I would of too if I wasn't so busy. I think I'll volunteer to drive for the carpool tomorrow...
On the Mx-3, I got a problem where the key for the locking wheel lugs shattered on the passenger wheel,
and since it's a unique pattern, you can't just get a replacement one. I got a tool that removes stripped bolts and nuts, but the one that I needed to use was too big for any sockets that I had, or even that Canadian Tire had or could get. Got one a Princess Auto today and it fired off no problem, so now I can finally take the passenger axle out. Those will also come in handy for the nuts that disintegrated on the front motor mount.The Port Colborne cops have increased their unmanned speed trap cars to 2 now, but that's not even the sneakiest thing their doing in Ontario. Check out this faux-taxi caught in Milton. I don't know there this sits in terms of "entrapment", but sure isn't a nice move on their end. Probably to catch all the street racers that went out and started to race with the new Fast and Furious movie that opened Thursday. I was planning to see it Friday or this weekend, but those plans didn't end up turning out, but hopefully I'll be able to check it out this week.
A friend posted up event listing for lapping days around Ontario this year. I hope to have that posted in the Calendar soon. And a final note, we're losing our spring-like weather for a few days, calling for 15-25 centimeters of snow around the Hamilton & Halton area Monday (tomorrow). I'm glad I kept the snow tires on the Xterra, many of my friend and family expected that one last snowfall that always comes in April, and we gambled right. But that gorgeous weather we had for the last few weeks really tempted me to put the all-seasons back on, and I would of too if I wasn't so busy. I think I'll volunteer to drive for the carpool tomorrow...
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