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CONGRATS, Sixty8 . Heh ... I know quite a few people across the US that work for UPS.... I wouldn't mind driving one of those trucks around all day. But, they won't hire me ... because of my weight restrictions . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "My feet still twitchin' to the music in my head" ... Mark Chestnut ... 'It Sure Is Monday'

cartoons Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "And suddenly we're all grown up" ... Alabama ... 'Cheap Seats'

Goodnight shirt tail. *faints* Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You know it don't seem right" ... Bobbie Gentry ... 'Ode To Billie Joe'

Wow ... that's sweet, mustang . *grins* And, I, too, like SimCity ... just don't seem to have time for it much anymore . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Someday you will find me" ... Oasis ... 'Champaign Supernova'

A conversation with a fellow Monte Carlo enthusiast prompted this query. Ruffling feathers is NOT the intent ... just kinda curious if others have noticed this, too.... We were talking about how some events are well attended ... and others aren't. It seems that the well-attended ones are those that offer some type of trophy/award/reward for participation; the ones not-so-much-attended are the gatherings/drives/spur-of-the-moment plans that are "just for fun", with no awards/plaques/etc. Yet, many times, we hear/read people note that the gatherings really ARE about the people, the friendships, etc. ... the awards are secondary. Sssooo, if this IS the case, why is it so hard to get people to attend "for fun" gatherings? I know I've set up several "for fun" gatherings in the past [a visit to Meadowdale Raceway International Park; a drive out to Galena IL, south from Dubuque IA to Davenport IA and then back up north in IL; among others] that have garnered some interest, but not much. And, I know others have done similar things around the country, with similar results. Yes, some areas DO have great cruise nights that are well attended, but not too many. So, maybe it is a regional thing? *shrugs* I don't know.... And, yes, of course, we understand that "life happens" and people are not always able to get together ... and have to make choices based on available vacation time and other responsibilities, etc. And, no, not including road trip-related gatherings here ... those are different ... at least, in my opinion. So ... thoughts ... agree? Or, are we way off base with this observation? Guess I'm wondering if setting up a "for fun" gathering early this fall (like those I've set up in the past) is worth it.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Someday slowly turns to never" ... Tanya Tucker ... 'Soon'

Reading some of the stories about "missed connections" and driving around town lately, watching all of the "non descript" daily drivers carry people to and from places ... and trying to decide on a newer car (be it a newer one for winter and road trips or an older one for winter only), I've been wondering how many people I see in the "daily driver" type cars are actually car enthusiasts, with a "sunny day" only car (or cars) at home, etc. In other words, if you have "toys" (namely, vehicles that are driven only on sunny days, etc.), would people know that you are an enthusiast by what you drive daily/to work? Or, like me, is one of your "toys" your current daily driver? Just curious.... *pauses* Course, it depends on your definition of enthusiast.... Sometimes, I get the feeling that people are only considered enthusiasts if you modify your car or have a car that is all-original and/or in perfect condition ... none of which I have. I know this isn't the case, but it seems that way at times.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Now & then what might have been interferes with what might be" ... Mark Chestnut ... 'I Just Wanted You To Know'

Yes, the FWD gets a beating. But, I can think of some much more worthy recipients . And, uh, if you HAVE to ask what those are ... then you have no idea who I am. Kidding, of course, well, sorta. Anyway.... Camino ... I know we don't have the same experiences, but I can tell you that a lot of what you have posted in this thread ... are things that I have either realized, been frustrated with, or have learned about all too well. Sometimes, I just wonder..... And, if one more person suggests that because I have 5 Monte Carlos currently I should get a new (i.e. '06 or '07) one ... I don't know what I'll do, but I will NOT be responsible................................... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I see something that I don't like" ... Sheryl Crow ... 'Real Gone'

foe Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I should've started running a long, long time ago" ... Chris Daughtry ... 'Over You'

anger Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I should've done what I'm going to do a long time ago" ... Joel Sonnier ... 'No More 1 More Time'

HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY! Hope you celebrated appropriately . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It goes so fast" ... Jodee Messina ... 'Was That My Life?'

Sweet, XP ... congrats to you as well! Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Some things just glitter and shine" ... Confederate Railroad ... 'Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind'

Ahhh...CONGRATS, Sixty8 . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Some things just glitter and shine" ... Confederate Railroad ... 'Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind'

DF: Congrats on the progress! I have restoration kits for each of my 5 MCs . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Lately I've been thinking I should move away" ... Eddy Money ... 'I'll Get By'

Superman Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Are we having fun yet?" ... Nickelback ... 'This Is How You Remind Me'

Nice ... if the Rt 66 plates were extra only one time, I would've had 'em on all 5 of my MCs now.... Sadly, it's extra every year.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Does your conscience bother you?" ... Lynyrd Skynyrd ... 'Sweet Home Alabama'

Goodnight shirt tail. *blinks* My eyes..... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Surely this can be explained" ... Lonestar ... 'No News'

mama Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You were only kidding yourself" ... Barbara Mandrell ... "Angel In Your Arms'

smurf Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I guess I should watch what I wish for" ... Theory Of A Deadman ... 'Nothing Could Come Between Us'

Holy cow .... that's ridiculous.... Heh ... well, states know that some people buy cars to be individual ... and will be willing to pay the fees for vanityr/personalized plates, no matter what.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You don't know until you begin" ... Van Halen ... 'Jump'

nurf Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Not sure if I shoulda put it in writing" ... Chely Wright ... 'Single White Female'

Easy: TN ... Jackson/Big Sandy/Nashville area somewhere..... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's kinda like Nashville, with a tan" ... Shawn Mullins ... 'Rockabye'

Oh wow ... some cool history behind that plate, then, eh? I have a few year of manufacture plates, actually, but I don't use 'em.... Anyway, still thinking of plate combinations for the potential IL Route 66 plates, but in the meantime, wanted to share with ya'll a link that Pontiac Custom-S shared with me late last night: http://www.coolpl8z.com/ It's a neat website dedicated to interesting license plates...! Oh, and for the record, I pay $85 per year for my current personalized plates.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "All of the chaos makes perfect sense" ... Joe Diffie ... 'Third Rock From The Sun'

camping Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Nothing's quite the same now" ... Vertical Horizon ... 'Best I Ever Had'

*grins* That just looks ... ssssoooo ... COOL! he he I've thought about getting antique plates for some of my MCs that qualify ... but, at least in IL, from what I've researched, you are limited in driving the car then ... and I really don't want that. *shrugs* I found out a bit more about the IL Route 66 plates.... To initially transfer, the cost is $116, with $40 of that amount going to the Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project. Then, the annual fee is $112, with $27 going to the Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project. Hmm...if I can figure out a combination of letters and numbers for each Monte Carlo, I might just get these plates.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The world rolls by a million miles away" ... James Taylor ... 'Our Town'

Ahhhhhhhhhhh...BV ... that looks even BETTER!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS, sir. I'm VERY impressed . He he Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I wanna drive" ... Trace Adkins ... '(Her Favorite Color Is) Chrome'