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Hope your 2026 is good so far.
On New Year's Day, longtime friend - fellow automotive enthusiast Phil K died. He and his wife, Sandy, owned the garage where my family of cars were stored for years. I posted a tribute, with a collage, here:
https://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/2026/01/08/heart-matters-85/
OFFICIAL INVITE
Several people enjoyed the 11.08.2025 "Fall Fun Chitown Meet'n'Greet"! Will you join us for 2026 events?
04.18 "Spring Spirit Chitown Meet'n'Greet"
05.09-10.24 Saturday Cruise Nights
07.25 "MisSummer Chitown Gathering"
11.07 "Fall Fun Chitown Meet'n'Greet"
Steak'nShake started February 1934 along famed Route 66, celebrating its Centennial this year. Elgin IL's location is situated along Randall Rd, just south of historic US 20, also celebrating its Centennial this year. US 20 spans from Boston MA's Rt 2 to Newport OR's US 101 and goes right through Elgin, crossing IL RTs 25 and 31 along the way.
DETAILS, including photos from November 2025, here:
https://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/ocsh-cruise-nights/2026-ocsh-steaknshake-events/
MILESTONE
01.19.2026 marked 11 years for my OC,SH website, which I launched 01.19.2015 from the Facebook page started December 2012.
PEACE | Cort, pig and cow valves with pacemaker
2003 MGM LS + 1981 cmc SC; need 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
"My heart would always be behind the wheel" | Ronnie Milsap | 'Prisoner Of The Highway'