Thanks, Keith.
About the paint, i agree with you that i would rather be driving it and looking so-so than it being in paint shop jail.
There's something to be said about driving a car that is just that.....a driver. I don't worry about it getting rained on, a rock chip, working on the car, etc.
I really think there's a lot of freedom gained not worrying about these things.
It's a lot more fun!