AGO’rs; show us your Join Date!

[JeffW]

This morning it dawned on me that I am one of the original members of AGO – joined the first day the site was up for use, way back in March 2006!!!

Just for fun, post your Join Date and share something, anything!, that you've learned or have benefitted from being an AGO'r.

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Join Date: March 2006. Specifically March 3, 2006

I think my biggest takeaway from the boards is there are so many people with such tremendous knowledge, experience and skills willing to share and help all everyone else. I’m a hobbiest, but now have the skills and tools of a pro, thanks almost entirely to what I have heard and learned on AGO. If I had not happened upon this site, I’d still be swirling-up my car with every weekend wash and still a devoted Turtle Wax user.

JeffW

[rider9195]

My join date was June 6, 2011.

I got my first polisher in December 2010. But used a couple Wolfgang products earlier that year. I have learned too much to write about and am still picking up some tips and tricks as the days go on. Bring on an forum that has friendly members that are willing to help makes me come back everyday. Plus I get to talk with people that love detailing as much as I do.

[RTexasF]

First day on the site was 06-02-2006

Learned far too much here to single anything out.

[2old2change]

I was a little late to the game. Jan 2007. I have seen a ton of members come and go. Learned a lot about how forums are run both good and bad.
Was glad to see Mike Phillips join the great staff AG had at the time and being able to see the forum continue to grow in many ways. :dblthumb2:

[oldmodman]

Sept 25, 2007

[HotRodJoe]

August 2011, although I'm pretty sure I lurked on here some going back to 2010.

Since joining, I've learned the difference between a polish and a sealant, become proficient with a DA polisher, and now becoming decent at damp sanding. A couple months ago I finally realized that correction was more important than finding the best product out there to make it shine. But I'm still always keeping an eye out for something that may be a little better! :D

[A-train]

May 2011

[MCA]

Another March 03, 2006'er here :wave

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[Eddie 70]

Join Date
09-04-2011

[RoadRageDetail]

Just got to the party. Don't judge me.

[Craig]

Took me a while to find it, 3/4/2006.

[davidc]

I will have to look at my bank account to see the last time I had money.

Dave

[JeffW]

Another March 03, 2006'er here :wave

If I recall, wasn't the big hang out Detail city back then, or autotopia? My recollection may be all wrong but it seems like the other sites kinda slowed down later in 06.

[Buckskincolt]

I will have to look at my bank account to see the last time I had money.

Dave
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I'm a mid timer.:props:
Joined 8/11/09
IMO the single biggest thing AGO has done is bring Mike Phillips online here!:props:
The thing that stands out to me is, I could not believe the difference between most over the counter stuff and the professional grade supplies sold here! :dblthumb2: