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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sure hope you celebrate ... appropriately . 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'

Ever walk away from something (a car purchase, a relationship, whatever) ... only to wonder, later, why the heck you did? I think I have had ANOTHER one of those moments...maybe. Yesterday (Saturday, Dec 22), I went to a dealership to look at a 2007 Dodge Charger ... inferno red with the DARK GRAY lower door interior panels, the exact color combo I want. The online price was just under $18K. After I looked at it, the guy ran some numbers for me and came up with just under $400/month payment (at the original asking price). I said no. He came back with a sweeter deal ... ~$360/month. I still said no. He then came back with this: $1K off the internet price, 5.5% financing, ~$350/month ... for the '07 Dodge Charger, Inferno Red with DARK GRAY lower interior door panels and only just over 17K miles on it (thus, some factory warranty left). I still said no ... and I walked away. But, why did I walk away? Maybe it had to do with the Charger's engine (2.7 V6). Or, perhaps my true self [the die-hard GM/Chevy guy, despite Chevrolet's insistance on insulting people, which continues today and started "way back when" with the Toyota Nova/Chevy Corolla of the 1980s] came roaring to life and wouldn't let me buy a Dodge. I don't know. The dealership is closed on Monday and Tuesday, so I won't get a chance to go back until late next week ... and, it will probably be gone by then. Oh, well. I still have a 1986 El Camino with the 4.3 TBI that I've yet to see in person, as well as a couple others, including an '85 Chevette (gasp) and, tops on my list, a 1978 Caprice.... *sighs* 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'

Got 'em ... they look great!!! 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'

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'