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shapely Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The children want to know why we hung the mistletoe" ... Ronnie Milsap ... 'It's Christmas'

Sure ... Email 'em to me ... and I'll see if I can get 'em on here ... how's that sound? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Somebody snitched on me" ... Barry Gordon ... 'Nuttin' For Christmas'

Sweet ... congrats, guys!!! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Will I be merry or will I be blue?" ... Deborah Allen ... 'Rockin' Little Christmas'

*chuckles* If I still had my 2000 Lumina LS coupe ... I'd gladly let you kick that, bv. But, gladly, I don't have it. Seriously, though, I'm familiar with how you are feeling. You aren't alone ... hope you feel better soon. Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's coming on Christmas" ... Robert Downey Jr ... 'River'

Oldsmobile Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Will I be merry or will I be blue?" ... Deborah Allen ... 'Rockin' Little Christmas'

2005 ... I love that '79 Caddy. That is my favorite car of theirs! loki ... Yes, I've eaten at Famous Dave's before ... we have a couple in the Elgin area ... good place, indeedy! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "No store bought gifts to open, but there'll be Christmas just the same" ... Kenny Rogers ... 'Kentucky Homemade Christmas'

Hey Bob, AWESOME pics ... sorry that you are leaving us for a while. Do come back when you are able! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Have a happy holiday" ... Brenda Lee ... 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree'

I think that's who I sent a check to the last time I donated...er, or maybe I'm thinking of when I purchased the 2 2007 calendars??? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's a pudding made of figs ... and bacon" ... Gonzo to Miss Piggy/John Denver and Muppets ... 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas'

Just wanted to add quickly that, as I'm betting most of you know by now, I LOVE to travel ... and I love meeting people. IMHO, it is very cool to put a face and a voice to the name on the computer screen. For me, it certainly makes the experience of participating on the various forms more enjoyable. I can only hope to continue to be blessed enough to travel and meet people each year...and I sure hope others of you are able to do the same. Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Windows open on the rest of the world" ... Suzy Bogguss ... 'Drive South'

*nods* Thank you, bud! I remember you mentioning before that you really like the body of the '78-'80 3rd gen MCs.... Sweet! You able to share 'em with us? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Maybe I'll drive so far they'll all lose track" ... Dolly Parton ... 'Hard Candy Christmas'

Well, it appears we are done with the snow for now. To take its place? Freekin' cold temps. Arg. Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's snowing in the pines" ... Alabama ... 'Christmas In Dixie'

Hmm....not a bad idea.... I love driving my older car ('87 MC LS) daily. For me, to make it economically "enticing" to buy something brand new ... would be to make sure I pay nothing for the car. I have had NO car payments since mid-2003 ... and love it. The only thing modern right now I'd want would be a Dodge Charger ... and I have a feeling that isn't the type of car the government/auto makers would want me to buy as a "fuel-efficient" model.... *shrugs* Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree" ... Elvis Presley ... 'Blue Christmas'

Wow, KC ... has it been a year already? COOL! Congratulations . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You can say there's no such thing as Santa" ... Elmo'N'Patsy ... 'Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer'

76CT ... I understand. I had noticed you hadn't been on the board in a while ... and figured you hadn't received my PM in time with my ph#.... I hope there will be a "next time"! Course, I like that Bowling Green idea . F_O_G ... you needn't have felt rushed. Everyone left pretty much after you did, anyway. We didn't hang around too much longer, given the weather conditions. I suspect if it had been sunny and/or warmer out, we may've stayed longer, but I don't know. It DEFINITELY is good to put a face and voice with the name! YJ ... no worries. You weren't the only one to have to back out on the KY meet up. Maybe I'll come through KY again ... when you aren't working...he he he . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's snowing in the pines" ... Alabama ... 'Christmas In Dixie'

*grins* I've been to that one a few times myself ... it is AWESOME!!! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The children want to know why we hung the mistletoe" ... Ronnie Milsap ... 'It's Christmas'

That would be interesting..... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Another year comes to a close" ... Sylvia ... 'Reflections'

Aye, 76CT ... sorry about that accident ... especially since it was a hit'n'run. I've experienced a few of those myself . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's coming on Christmas" ... Robert Downey Jr ... 'River'

Hmmm...that is cool, despite the obvious issues one might have with it.... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Will I be merry or will I be blue?" ... Deborah Allen ... 'Rockin' Little Christmas'

...that was my first reaction, too . he he Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Have a happy holiday" ... Brenda Lee ... 'Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree'

*rolls eyes* Friday night ... forecast was for 1-2 inches of snow BY SATURDAY NIGHT. Instead ... I wake up Saturday morning about 9:30a ... to 2 inches of snow ALREADY on the ground ... and the forecast now at 5-8 inches BY SATURDAY NIGHT/SUNDAY MORNING. Arg. I guess the storm took a bit of a different path than they originally thought..... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Somebody snitched on me" ... Barry Gordon ... 'Nuttin' For Christmas'

And ... if only Chevrolet would follow in those footsteps..... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Maybe I'll drive so far they'll all lose track" ... Dolly Parton ... 'Hard Candy Christmas'

Hmm....I like that Riviera.... Now that it is coming to the Chicago Auto Show, I may just have to go this February.... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's a pudding made of figs ... and bacon" ... Gonzo to Miss Piggy/John Denver and Muppets ... 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas'

Yikes ... very sorry that happened to you, dude. After some of my experiences, I'm not sure I would've let her off the hook so easily in the first place. After all, her hitting you was an inconvenience to YOU.... *shrugs* Then again ... knowing myself ... I might've done the exact same thing originally..... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "No store bought gifts to open, but there'll be Christmas just the same" ... Kenny Rogers ... 'Kentucky Homemade Christmas'

Since my 2007 travels are over, I've started looking at plans for 2008, including.... April 11-13 ... Michigan ... Monte Carlos @ Michigan International Speedway (MIS) June 27-30 ... Pennsylvania ... NMCOA MC Nationals August 8-12 ... Indiana / Ohio / Pennsylvania / New Jersey / Maryland / Arlington VA ... family reunion in PA (Aug 11) and "side trip" October 3-5 ... Missouri/southern IL ... Midwest Monte Carlo gathering And, looking at those plans, I wonder: What are your favorite car shows/cruise nights/events/gatherings ... be them local, regional or national? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I don't know where we'll go, but it beats where we're at" ... Lonestar ... 'What About Now'

TV, radio, the movies ... talk about "Southern Hospitality" and things like "Sweet Home Alabama". For just over a week, I experienced this "Southern Hospitality" phenomenon. And, yes, it is VERY true! I can hardly believe my 2007 road trip is over.... The wintry weather mix (mainly ice/snow) that greeted me when I returned Saturday, December 1, was NOT the way to welcome me back home; though, it was nice to see many people at our annual Christmas Open House that evening. As for the trip itself, I met a lot of great people along the way, saw some "old friends", and missed meeting a number of people as well. I had a blast ... and want to go back on the road ASAP! I rented a 2008 Buick LaCrosse. I wanted a Dodge Charger, but Enterprise did not have one at the time and offered me the Buick LaCrosse for the same weekly rate.... I told several people during my road trip that, while I like most of the new cars that GM offers, I wouldn't buy them because they are front-wheel drive. This Buick is no exception. Fine car ... handles/drives/rides well, even after about 3,000+ miles were added to it by me . But, I wouldn't buy it. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS: This IS the "Reader's Digest" version.... When you click on each pic linked below, you'll see/read further detailed info in the captions.... FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 =Elgin IL - Zionsville/Indianapolis IN - Louisville KY - Lexington/Nicholasville KY =IL RT 47 S...SR 24 E...I-65 S...I-465 E/S...I-65 S...I-64 E...I-75 S * stopped in Zionsville IN to meet Keith ("85t5mcss", MCC) for lunch at Applebee's [met Keith for the 1st time]. Pic: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mcc_IN_jpg.html * stopped east of Louisville KY (Simpsonville KY) to meet Janet (MonteCarloSS) to see her "new to her" Caprice Classic wagon. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...coa_KY_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...CCrear_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Cfront_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...et_wCC_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...wMCcap_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ick_KY_jpg.html * stopped in the Lexington KY area to meet Dino (NMCOA) and his family. We ate dinner at Applebee's [the HOT raspberry tea was delicious!]; I spent the night at their home [met Dino and his family for the 1st time]. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...n_LxKY_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...erview_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Places_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...OverKY_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...coa_KY_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...MCrear_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Cfront_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...MCside_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...milyMC_jpg.html SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 =Nicholasville KY - Knoxville TN - Sevierville TN - Pidgeon Forge TN - Gatlinburg TN - Charlotte NC =KY RT 27 N...I-75 S...I-40 E...TN RT 321 S...I-40 E...NC 321 S...I-85 N * stopped in Knoxville TN to meet Andreas (FGMC); Karin (ACHA/SavingLittleHearts); and RJ ("crazyhorse", MCSS/MK) for lunch at BridgeView Grill [met Karin and her family and RJ for the 1st time]. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...l_kvTN_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...tadium_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._group_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...N_boys_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ickWmc_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...css_TN_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...yhorse_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...geView_jpg.html * stopped in Sevierville with Andreas and RJ to see the Muscle Car Museum. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...museum_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mpala1_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mpala2_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...impala_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Cshirt_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Camino_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mpala1_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mpala2_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mpala3_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mpala1_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mpala2_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mpala3_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...trains_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...poster_jpg.html * took the "scenic tour" of Gatlinburg when I missed a crucial turn...and passed by a General Lee on display but couldn't get over soon enough to stop to look at it.... * stopped in Gastonia NC to spend Saturday and Sunday nights with my best friend, Heather, and her husband, Eric. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 =Gastonia/Charlotte NC =I-85 N...I-485 S...Exit 1...and then reverse * lunch (2:30p) at O'Charley's amidst rain showers with Jay O (MCML); Donald T (MCSS/NMCOA); Jim ("Big Jim", FGMC); Stella/Kevin (FGMC); Josh ("Future_Of_GM", C&G); Bryan (RacingOne) [met Jim, Stella, Kevin and Josh for the 1st time]. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._group_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...group2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...group3_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...e_Cars_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._Cars2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...MCaero_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...e_72MC_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._Cars3_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Stella_JPG.html * relaxed/visited with Heather/Eric that evening. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ric_NC_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...erCats_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...herCat_JPG.html MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 =Gastonia NC - Anderson SC - Atlanta GA =I-85 S...Exit 11...I-85 S...I-285 W...I-75 N...Barrett Parkway (Exit 269)...THEN I-285 E...GA RT 78 E * stopped in Anderson SC to meet and eat lunch with Kevin W (FGMC) and Jared R (FGMC) and see Kevin's #12 "Coke Machine" 1972 Monte Carlo [met Jared for the 1st time]. In August 2005, Kevin's "Coke Machine" was just in the BEGINNING stages! Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...rsonSC_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...CMrear_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...bbySIG_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...MjrSIG_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._CMads_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...dKevin_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._CMwME_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...poster_JPG.html * stopped just NW of Atlanta GA at MCMLer John C's home for dinner. Larry T (MCML) brought his '78 MC and Chris (El Camino Mailing List) brought his son, Carter, and his Corvette-powered Volvo station wagon [met Chris for the 1st time]. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._JohnC_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...hiteMC_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...6Chevy_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...vette1_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...vette2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...yT78MC_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...T78MC2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...aGroup_JPG.html * stopped just E of Atlanta GA for the night at the home of Brian ("Roopull", CarNuts.us) [met his wife and son for the 1st time]. Pic: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Roo_CN_JPG.html TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 =Atlanta GA - Macon GA - Tallahassee FL =I-285 S...I-75 S...Exit 160A (Macon)...I-75 S...SR 300 W/S...SR 19 S...SR 319 S...I-10 W * missed the exit for GA SR 85 and missed seeing Jim ("Drachen", CarNuts.us), though had seen him just a year ago when a group of CarNuts.us members were in Elgin IL en route to Elkhart Lake WI. * stopped in Macon GA to see my cousin, Sarah, whom I hadn't seen since 2001. Pic: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...zSarah_JPG.html * took the "backway" to Ken's home in Tallahassee FL [noting along the way the plethora of 4-lane roadways where virtually no traffic is, while in Northern IL we have tons of traffic but lots of 2-lane roads ... noticed this along Alabama's SR 55 N, too]; stopped for a DELICIOUS BBQ (including scrumptious baked beans). Along with Ken ("MC87SS", MonteCarloSS/NMCOA), David ("dbreeze", FGMC); Chris ("mcswain", MonteCarloSS); Jeff ("80 Landau", MCML); and several of Ken's local club members joined us [met Ken, Chris and Jeff for the 1st time]. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...L_MCs1_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...L_MCs2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...L_MCs3_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...L_MCs4_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...L_MCs5_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...L_MCs6_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._KenMC_JPG.html * stopped in Marianna FL for the night ... my only night in a hotel the entire trip. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 =DeFuniak Springs FL - Birmingham AL - Nashville TN =I-10 W...SR 331 N...SR 55 N...SR 106 W...I-65 N...AL RT 31 W/S...AL RT 150 W...back to I-65 N...Bell Rd/Old Hickory Blvd E...I-24 W...Briley Parkway E...McGavock Pike * stopped in DeFuniak Springs FL to meet Ann ("hensylee", ValveReplacement) and had a lovely visit, including breakfast at the Waffle House and a tour of DeFuniak Springs [met Ann for the 1st time]. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Ann_VR_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._AnnMe_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...buicks_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...tshirt_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._MeAnn_JPG.html * On SR 55 N, passed by what appeared to be a "slightly used" General Lee sitting at the edge of a driveway parking lot.... Then, along SR 106, saw signs for a Hank Williams Sr Museum. * stopped in Birmingham AL to meet Brandon (MCSS) and his wife, Samantha, for dinner at Logan's Roadhouse along RT 150 W, near Walmart. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mantha_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...mantha_JPG.html * stopped in Nashville TN to stay with college friends Kevin and Lori and their 3 children, Wednesday and Thursday nights. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 =Nashville TN =drive around the area, including Antioch TN * Mary (ValveReplacement) and her husband drove through Nashville en route from their home (Cape Girardeau MO) to Birmingham AL (onto Florida); they stopped for lunch and met me at Applebee's, across from the Opryland Hotel. A few of us from the NMCOA ate at that same restaurant for dinner one night during the 2002 MC Nationals. Pic: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._Me_VR_JPG.html * After driving around the Nashville/Antioch TN areas a bit and visiting with Lori and the 3 kids later in the afternoon, I went to the Opryland Mills Mall to meet Mike ("blue02SS", 2000montecarlo); Mike (FGMCC); and John (Monte Carlo Mailing List) for dinner. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._Group_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Group2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Group3_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...e_2KMC_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...n_MCML_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._John2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...e_FGMC_JPG.html * After dinner, Kevin, Lori, Maleah, Micah and Jaren met me to go see the decorations at the Opryland Hotel. We noticed signs about the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in the hotel, but it wasn't until I got back home that I found out that those meetings started Monday, December 3 ... 4 days after I was there. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Hotel1_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Hotel2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Hotel3_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ryants_JPG.html FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 =Nashville TN - Big Sandy TN - Jackson TN - Ava IL =Briley Parkway...I-40 W...TN RT 641 N...TN RT 641 S...I-40 W...45 ByPass...SR 45E N...Purchase Parkway (future I-69 extension)...I-24 W...I-57 N...IL RT 13 W...IL RT 127 N...IL RT 4 W * On I-40 W, saw signs for the Loretta Lynn Dude Ranch.... * stopped in Big Sandy TN to visit John and Dot, friends who used to live in Elgin IL. John took me for a ride in their '79 Caddy and '55 Packard, and then we had lunch. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Sandy1_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Sandy2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ckards_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ackard_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ackard_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._Caddy_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...usFGMC_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...sFGMC2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ackard_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...9Caddy_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Caddy2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...dillac_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...incoln_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...n_boat_JPG.html * stopped in Jackson TN to meet Judy (from DeVillbiss, with whom I worked when I was at Sears) [met Judy for the 1st time] and meet Richard O (Monte Carlo Mailing List) and his wife for dinner at Steak'n'Shake [the hot sweet tea was DELICIOUS!]. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...JudyMe_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...rd72MC_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ichard_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...Cwheel_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...rdWife_JPG.html * stopped in Ava IL to spend the night with Eric ("Otto", CarNuts.us) and his wife [met both for the 1st time]. Eric used to live in Elgin IL. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ric_CN_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...icWife_JPG.html SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 =Ava IL - Marion IL - Champaign/Urbana IL - Elgin IL =IL RT 4 E...IL RT 127 S...IL RT 13 E...I-57 N...I-74 E...Lincoln Ave S...I-74 W...IL RT 47 N...to home.... * stopped in Marion IL to meet Don ("darndot", GMI) and Mark T (Monte Carlo Mailing List) for breakfast at Steak'n'Shake [met Don and Mark for the 1st time]. Given the impending icy conditions up north, I did not have time to see the rest of Mark's G-body collection...next time, for sure. Pics: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...T_MCML_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...rkT_MC_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...kT_MC2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...on_GMI_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...n_GMI2_JPG.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...rionIL_JPG.html * stopped in Urbana IL to meet Scott W (NMCOA) and his Dad for lunch, despite the icy conditions. Pic: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1..._Scott_JPG.html ...and then drove home...arriving about 6:20p, just in time for the remainder of our annual Christmas Open House.... COMING IN 2008: I'm not planning a "full" road trip in 2008, but I intend to attend the following events/gatherings.... Let me know if you want to meet up along the way ... or at the gatherings! April 11-13, Friday-Sunday ...Monte Carlos @ MI International Speedway (MIS) ...Michigan (Brooklyn-Detroit) June 27-30, Friday-Monday ...NMCOA MC Nationals ...Pennsylvania (Greensburg-Pittsburgh) August 8-12, Friday-Tuesday ...family reunion/side trip ...Indiana (N Manchester-Fort Wayne) / Ohio (Akron) / Pennsylvania (Holsopple-Pittsburgh) / New Jersey / Maryland (Baltimore) / Virginia (Alexandria) September TBD, Saturday ...annual CHD Quilt Project/Golf Outing ...Illinois (Sandwich) October 3-5, Friday-Sunday ...MidWest Monte Carlo Gathering ...Missouri (St Louis) / Southern IL Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Traveled down the road and back again" ... Andrew Gold ... 'Thank You For Being A Friend'