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Ahh...thanks again!!! I most-certainly enjoyed the drive . My Dad's birthday is December 8 ... and a few years ago, we were able to drive the older cars on his birthday. We drove around looking at Christmas decorations that night! Love that '80 MC, capriceman ... thanks . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Every song, another scene" ... Dierks Bently ... 'Every Mile A Memory'

cop Cort:34swm."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'

*grins* Thanks, mustang! And, no need to apologize . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Wake me up inside" ... Evanescence ... 'Bring Me To Life'

*nods* As would I..... Do you know what Chevelle club your brother belonged to? A good friend of mine from the FGMC is also in the local Chevelle club ... and, the few people I've met from that Chevelle club have been genuine and down-to-earth people who don't seem to care what condition the car is in ... as long as you have a love for older cars..... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I think it's about time you should know" ... Trick Pony ... 'Just What I Do'

*raises eyebrow* I think we need video proof of this . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "There's a freeway runnin' through the yard" ... Tom Petty ... 'Free Fallin''

Ah...I wonder if it had 5 lanes a year ago when I was there ... the traffic didn't seem THAT bad to me.... Course, I was comparing it to Chicagoland traffic ... 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 "Something inside has died" ... Carole King ... 'It's Too Late'

*grins* Thank you, KC!!!! I've seen that on the FGMC site ... but, sure is nice to see it again!!!! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I think it's about time you should know" ... Trick Pony ... 'Just What I Do'

*chuckles* Ya know, Sixty8 ... the phrase I quoted above caught my funny bone and set off my irony alarms ... all at the same time. After all ... wasn't the dealership you were at a Chevy dealership in part? Chevy has been dealing that crap to their enthusiasts since the mid-1980s, starting with the Toyota nova...................................... *rolls eyes* Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You got your blinders on" ... Sheryl Crow ... 'Real Gone'

*chuckles* I think my Monte Carlo family yells that about me . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I've had enough" ... REO Speedwagon ... 'Time For Me To Fly'

news Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I hope I'm a little bit stronger" ... KT Oslin ... 'Come Next Monday'

*grins* Ahhh...thank you!!! I had a wonderful day on my birthday, September 19 ... weather was absolutely gorgeous! I went to work in the morning ... but traffic was the WORST it has EVER been since I started there nearly a year ago; took almost an hour to get to work ... arg. But, on the flipside, this was the first time in a long time that I've actually wanted to spend part of my birthday at work. Left work around 12:15, ate lunch at home and rested a bit. Then, got the older 4 MCs out for a brief drive ... about 20 minutes each. First time I've been able to get my older 4 MCs out on my birthday in a while. Then, dinner with the family at a local restaurant ... and relaxed at home, watching and listening as the Cubs beat the Reds 3-2, coupled with the Brewers loss to Houston, 5-4. *sighs* And, of course, the day went by very quickly.... Cort=34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The journey's been etched on your skin" ... James Blunt ... '1973' [=Sept 19]

I agree, too. But, while I have (sadly enough) been the receiving end of some of those "you don't belong" type statements and gestures, I can also note that I've had experiences very much opposite of that ... wonderful experiences with older people at the cruise nights around here. Some of them have become good friends, though, since I haven't been to a cruise night this year, I haven't seen them much. Still ... I know that if I called them up, we'd catch up in no time.... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Nowadays you can't be too sentimental" ... Billy Joel ... 'It's Still Rock And Roll To Me'

How recent were the lanes added? I can't remember how many lanes it had while I was there last October: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106/DSC07606r8_jpg.html Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot where I was" ... Patty Loveless ... 'I Try To Think About Elvis'

Not to mention ... who would drive a vehicle while 2 others were having sex in the back? I mean ... I wouldn't want to drive, per se................... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Your friends have shown a kink in the single life" ... The Raconteurs ... 'Steady As She Goes'

Wow ... I would not have guessed that about Pittsburgh.... Course, I also wouldn't have guessed that Chicago doesn't rank in the Top 10 for most congested in terms of traffic, either.... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Don't look now, things just got worse" ... Dog's Eye View ... 'Everything Falls Apart'

medication Cort=34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The journey's been etched on your skin" ... James Blunt ... '1973' [=Sept 19]

The thing about cruise nights ... it, as Future noted, is mostly older guys. But, in addition to that, people at cruise nights don't tend to stay at one cruise night for long ... people move around ... and, thus, you don't get a chance of really meeting and/or getting to know them.... *shrugs* Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I hope you remember me" ... Our Lady Peace ... 'Somewhere Out There'

Heh. It bothers me, too, when I'm driving my parents' car when my '87 MC LS is in for routine maintenance. Course, that's the time I _really_ see other Monte Carlos driving about. I think that's called irony . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Wouldn't you like to get away?" ... Gary Portnoy ... 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name'

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'