[Greg Reid]

Originally Posted by Ccass

As you say, I guess we'll have to wait and see. However, we can take the pessimistic 'guilty until proven innocent' approach or take a positive stance. Generally, there's been a bit of a pessimistic view taken of our hobby as of late. Not so much because of the merger. Maybe because of the economy? Maybe we're all just getting old and a little cranky? ;) I don't know the reasons but I submit that there is an awful lot in our hobby to be both happy and thankful about. I see no reason for the pessimism and rather I DO see problems that can be caused by the pessimism.

Currently, you now have not one but two recently competitive owners, actively listening and responding to customer's concerns.

I'd take the optimistic approach for now. :)

I've noticed it too and I'm with you there Chris. Granted, we all can get pessimistic about things from time to time. I certainly do but generally speaking, I make a concious effort to be a 'glass half full' kind of guy. I love the fact that I can browse a catalog and get anything from a clip nut to a trunk pan for a 50 year old Pontiac.