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*grins* Now THAT is AWESOME . He he I spoke to 68 a few times tonight ... they are going to try to stop here en route home tomorrow night ... to meet me ... and see the MCs, too. We'll see how it all works out! In the meantime, I was able to watch part of the live unveiling at 7p central time Friday night before heading out to Dad's softball games. The part I saw was really rather cool. I know several others who were there in person ... so, I look forward to chatting with them, too, at some point in the next week or so. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Things get complicated when you get past 18" ... Statler Brothers ... 'Class of '57'

seashore 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'

*nods* Indeed, that IS the plan. I admit ... even though some of the footage we've seen tempers some of the excitement ... I sure wish I had been able to go after all. Sure would be neat to be there for the live unveiling.... Ah, well ... I'll have to wait until tomorrow night to see the videos and pics of the event.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.lego.HO.model.MCs.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Come pick me up" ... Ben Folds ... 'Landed'

*nods* Yeah, I'd say a strong possibility of that . 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 "It's not the car I want" ... George Jones ... 'The Corvette Song'

*sighs* If only we could get Chevrolet to stop insulting its enthusiasts as well................... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "My heart is like an open highway" ... Bon Jovi ... 'It's My Life'

Oh WOW ... very cool and interesting and "unusual" pics from the car show! Thanks for sharing those . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "My heart is like an open highway" ... Bon Jovi ... 'It's My Life'

While this IS kinda neat ... I'm a bit disappointed that this much has been revealed before Friday. Kinda takes the "edge" off the mystery and excitement ... at least a little bit, I'd think.... *shrugs* Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Things get complicated when you get past 18" ... Statler Brothers ... 'Class of '57'

sarcastic Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "My heart is like an open highway" ... Bon Jovi ... 'It's My Life'

Oh my goodness ... sorry you've had such problems getting started on your trip, Sixty8.... Hope to see you in IL.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "My heart is like an open highway" ... Bon Jovi ... 'It's My Life'

CBS Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Sometimes it feels like its all moving way too fast" ... Pat Benatar ... 'Shadows Of The Night'

*shakes head* Holy crap ... such replies..... But ... foremost ... I _must_ make a correction to my original report of the events. I noted the MPG was 18.56. Well, when I double checked it this morning before I left for work, I discovered that it actually was ... 18.53. Thought I'd better clarify that . Anyway ... ...and that better include a stop in IL. Or else, I get the Buick . he he One thing ya'll should know by now, I am NOT one for confrontation. I was actually a bit nervous ... ya never know when the '87 MC LS might deide to NOT get 18mpg or so in a week . Joking around aside, I wouldn't be violent ... I don't think. And, some of the comments suggested ... well, that either wouldn't be me ... or ... I'd think of it after the fact ... he he. Heh ... I'm still dumbfounded by that entire experience. As some of you noted ... the dumbing of Americans is quite astonishing and sad.... "Yeah, we got problems here in the land of the free" ... Barbara Mandrell ... 'In Times Like These' Hmmm...I might've given the guy a heart attack if I told him I was looking for an "older" winter beater . I saw a bit more rust on the '87 MC LS when I cleaned it up Saturday ... arg. *sighs* Speaking of which ... sure would be nice to find a "winter beater" I want around my area. I know of an '87 Olds Cutlass, reddish in color, that would be PERFECT. But, it is in Granite City IL ... near St Louis MO. I've seen pics of it ... and the asking price is under $3K.... Just don't know when I could go down to see it ... and I know I'd be unhappy if I was disappointed after seeing it in person. Ah, well. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "We never stop to think what we consume" ... Bellamy Brothers ... 'Kids Of The Baby Boom'

BBC Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Nope, sorry, nothin'" ... Jo Dee Messina ... 'My Give A Damn's Busted'

Hey Sixty8 ... didn't see a PM come from you ... so, don't know if you're planning a swing through Northern IL or not ... lemme know. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Take my way, it's the highway, that's the best" ... John Mayer ... 'Route 66'

I washed/waxed/cleaned the '87 MC LS this past Saturday ... but, didn't get the older 4 MCs out yet. On Sunday, I was feeling too many muscles that I had forgotten to muster the energy and patience to get the older ones out. Ah, well ... perhaps this coming weekend . Anyway ... I went for a short drive in the '87 MC LS Sunday afternoon ... after having lunch and spending some time with my sis and bro-in-law. On the way home, I stopped at a gas station to fill 'er up. As I was doing so, a guy parked next to me at another pump was shaking his head, looking at my car. So, I asked him if something was wrong.... He said something about how "you guys don't seem to get it" ... that driving such "gas guzzlers" are ruining so many things. I asked him if he knew what my gas mileage was. He said, "Well, I had a '71 MC SS 454 and that only got about 9 or 10 miles per gallon, so I'd say you are getting 10-11 miles per gallon, which is absolutely sickening to me." My reply: "Well, that might be sickening to you, but it is not what I'm getting. I have regularly managed about 18 miles per gallon." A guy on the other side, next to me, driving a newer Ford Mustang, looked over and noted, "I don't even get that much..." The one who was questioning my gas mileage didn't pay any attention to the Mustang driver, but persisted: "Oh, come on now. No way you are getting that good of gas mileage. My wife's Honda Odyssey gets about 18 mpg...." So, I said, "OK, fine. I'll finish filling up and run the calculations". After I filled it up, I reached in for my gas log book, noted the gallons and the mileage (showed the guy BOTH of them) ... and ran the calculation. The MPG? 18.56. I looked at the guy and queried: "So, what type of gas mileage are you getting on your new Toyota Tundra?" Yes, true story. He had just bought his Toyota last week ... and his perception was that anything new gets better mpg than anything old. Unfreekingbelievable. I'll take my older "gas guzzler" with NO car payment, thank you. Heh ... in other "you're kidding, right?" news ... as of Sunday night, June 10, the Chicago Cubs were 27-34, within 6 games of first place. The Chicago White Sox were 27-32, 9 games out of first place. Yet, based on the sports reports ... you'd think the White Sox were only a game out. Hmmm.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "This is not where you belong" ... Restless Heart ... 'Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong or Right)?'

Very cool, Sixty8 ... was wondering if this was still a go or not . You still planning to swing through IL on your way back? As I recall, you had planned to drop by here sometime on Saturday, right? I'll try to get the older 4 MCs out next weekend ... have NOT had 'em out yet this year... hmmm.... Tho, I did get the '87 MC LS washed/waxed yesterday (Saturday).... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Now, how do you feel?" ... Dido ... 'Don't Think Of Me'

Mariners OT: He he ... I remember that song . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You probably won’t remember me" ... Jan Arden ... 'Insensitive'

Yikes, 2005 E ... very sorry about your Dad. Thoughts/prayers coming to you and your family. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "My time here is over" ... Patty Loveless ... 'How Can I Help You Say Goodbye?'

hunger Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You got to roll with the punches" ... Van Halen ... 'Jump'

Oh my..... It is funny how the brains works ... but, I'm not sure I ever made that type of association. *pauses* Well ... maybe . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Not sure if I shoulda put it in writing" ... Chely Wright ... 'Single White Female'

Hmmm...that's a Buick Regal in that pic, isn't it? At least, I think so by the back window, etc..... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I think I'd like to watch it burn" ... Wallflowers ... 'One Headlight'

Hmmm...I think I'd rather have the convertible ... instead of a coupe with a vinyl top. As for the color ... I'll have to see what the red and brown look like in person....never know . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I can’t stop driving" ... New Radicals ... 'Someday We'll Know'

treasure Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I knew she was a jewel in disguise" ... Kathy Mattea ... '455 Rocket'

Heh ... chasing money is a "necessary evil", imho. Sometimes, it just doesn't seem justifiable... he he. Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You better not try to stand in my way" ... J Paycheck ... 'Take This Job & Shove It'

I can see that ... Course, for some reason, it also makes me think of sangria..... *shrugs* Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I need to get away from this place" ... Smashmouth ... 'All Star'

Hmmm....I want the '73 Vega and the '65 Impala convertible.... Gotta get to a store soon . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I want a 2-tone Chevrolet" ... BJ Thomas ... '2-Car Garage'