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*nods* You are correct, ocnblu. And, actually, of the 2nd generation, the 1977 MC was the only one to have the emblem as a stand-up hood ornament. [believe I used that as one of the trivia questions in a previous MC trivia game ] *pauses to trot back to Camino's thread to check link you mention* Found it: http://www.showauto.com/viewfull.asp?ID=1858263 From that angle, I can't really tell what year it is. I'd need to see the rear end ... to see the taillights. Yes, no hood ornament is on that car, but the angle is such that you can't see the entire grill ... and I can't tell if an emblem is in the center of the grill or not. If not, then it is a '77 ... but, if the emblem is in the center of the grill, then it may be a '76 ... depending on the taillights. Course ... on the flipside ... it may be a '76 or a '77 MC ... with a front or rear end from the other year............... He he As for the one in the link I posted ... some are saying that it IS a '76 ... but, I'm not convinced. I kinda see what they mean about the taillights ... but that bumper "screams" '75 to me.... Maybe it is a '76 with a '75 bumper. After all ... it does appear to be a DRAWING rendition . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I should've drove all night" ... BonJovi ... 'Misunderstood'

*chuckles* Somehow ... I can just PICTURE this ... he he. BTW ... Sixty8 ... no time for the trivia this time around? Still time . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Get to what's real" ... Van Halen ... 'Jump'

*nods* Same here ! Course ... since I'm not in school anymore, I don't GET a spring break. But, that certainly would be nice for businesses to give ... WITHOUT making people take vacation days to do it................. *sighs* Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Just a little insight won't make this right" ... All-American Rejects ... "It Ends Tonight"

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY! So ... did everyone wear SOMETHING green today? Too bad my older 4 MCs aren't out yet ... I could've DRIVEN something green: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/newpics/DSC07654r8_jpg.html http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/newpics/DSC07673r8_jpg.html Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The stars might lie, but the numbers never do" ... Mary Chapin-Carpenter ... 'I Feel Lucky'

Being the "Resident Young Stickler" that I am ... I find it fascinating when I spot ads for cars that advertise for one year of car, but show a completely different year of the same car. Case in point: 1976 Des Moines Register ad Check out this, that a friend on the El Camino list posted: http://www.myelcamino.net/1976.htm ...and scroll down a little bit to the "Clean Sweep" ad. You see that " '76 Monte Carlo " they have pictured there? Well, I don't think it is; sure looks like a '75. But ... you be the judge and compare.... '75 MC rear (scroll down to bottom): http://www.chevyasylum.com/mcspotter/1975f.html '76 MC rear (scroll down to bottom): http://www.chevyasylum.com/mcspotter/1976f.html The ad pic shows the MC rear bumper as angling inward (like the '75) instead of a "bulge" at the 2 ends (like the '76). Sadly, I've seen way too many of these "different year" pictures in ads. Makes you wonder........... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I saw an old Malibu" ... Doug Stone ... 'I Thought It Was You'

You STILL have PLENTY of time to JOIN the FUN ... and aim to WIN a PRIZE! Post your replies to ITEMS 3-6 and BONUS 7-9 soon! "JEOPARDY!" ROUND CORRECT RESPONSES Item 1: This is the name given to Bobby Allison's NASCAR 1972 Monte Carlo. A = What is "Coke Machine"? Item 2: This generation was the only one to offer a V8 engine in the SS model ONLY. A = What is 6th? STANDINGS AFTER "JEOPARDY!" ROUND Note: If you answered Items 1 and 2 correctly, but did not put your reply in the form of a question, you lost points. [5G] Dave96Z34 ... -1 -2 = -3 GreenLS ... -1 -2 = -3 KCFITZ78 ... -1 -2 = -3 dykzeulb ... -1 -2 = -3 trainman ... -1 -2 = -3 06blink ... -1 -2 = -3 [MCC] 85t5mcss ... +72 +76 = 148 HardRocker ... +72 +76 = 148 monte7852 ... -1 +76 = 75 twomanymontes ... -1 -2 = -3 [GMI] rmodys ... -1 +76 = 75 MelvinJ ... -1 +76 = 75 asim ... -1 +76 = 75 [C&G] 76ChevyTrucker ... +72 +76 = 148 blackviper8891 ... -1 +76 = 75 RoadMaSSter ... -1 +76 = 75 [NMCOA] 84LS1T56SS ... +72 -2 = 70 84 406 ... -1 -2 = -3 montecl86 ... -1 -2 = -3 [MCML] Stephen K ... -1 +76 = 75 Michael B ... -1 -2 = -3 [2G] Dustin ... -1 +76 = 75 Anthony ... -1 -2 = -3 [4G] Gruvin84SS ... +72 +76 = 148 Monteman1978 ... -1 -2 = -3 [6G] Robert ... +72 +76 = 148 Donutboy97 ... -1 -2 = -3 [TP] StephenM ... -1 -2 = -3 [1G] Alex's72fgmc ... +72 -2 = 70 [MMG] MonteMan1978 ... -1 -2 = -3 [3G] MonteMan1978 ... -1 -2 = -3 MCC ... 85t5mcss ... 148 MCC ... HardRocker ... 148 4G ... Gruvin84SS ... 148 C&G ... 76ChevyTrucker ... 148 6G ... Robert ... 148 GMI ... rmodys ... 75 GMI ... MelvinJ ... 75 GMI ... asim ... 75 MCML ... Stephen K ... 75 C&G ... RoadMaSSter ... 75 C&G ... blackviper8891 ... 75 MCC ... monte7852 ... 75 2G ... Dustin ... 75 1G ... Alex's72fgmc ... 70 NMCOA ... 84LS1T56SS ... 70 TP ... StephenM ... -3 MCML ... Michael B ... -3 MCC ... twomanymontes ... -3 4G ... Monteman1978 ... -3 2G ... Anthony ... -3 3G ... MonteMan1978 ... -3 5G ... KCFITZ78 ... -3 5G ... trainman ... -3 5G ... 06blink ... -3 5G ... GreenLS ... -3 5G ... dykzeulb ... -3 5G ... Dave96Z34 ... -3 6G ... Donutboy97 ... -3 MMG ... MonteMan1978 ... -3 NMCOA ... 84 406 ... -3 NMCOA ... montecl86 ... -3 Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "What are we going to call it then?" ... Michael Martin Murphy ... 'Will It Be Love By Morning?'

You STILL have PLENTY of time to JOIN the FUN ... and aim to WIN a PRIZE! Post your replies to ITEMS 3-6 and BONUS 7-9 soon! "JEOPARDY!" ROUND CORRECT RESPONSES Item 1: This is the name given to Bobby Allison's NASCAR 1972 Monte Carlo. A = What is "Coke Machine"? Item 2: This generation was the only one to offer a V8 engine in the SS model ONLY. A = What is 6th? STANDINGS AFTER "JEOPARDY!" ROUND Note: If you answered Items 1 and 2 correctly, but did not put your reply in the form of a question, you lost points. [5G] Dave96Z34 ... -1 -2 = -3 GreenLS ... -1 -2 = -3 KCFITZ78 ... -1 -2 = -3 dykzeulb ... -1 -2 = -3 trainman ... -1 -2 = -3 06blink ... -1 -2 = -3 [MCC] 85t5mcss ... +72 +76 = 148 HardRocker ... +72 +76 = 148 monte7852 ... -1 +76 = 75 twomanymontes ... -1 -2 = -3 [GMI] rmodys ... -1 +76 = 75 MelvinJ ... -1 +76 = 75 asim ... -1 +76 = 75 [C&G] 76ChevyTrucker ... +72 +76 = 148 blackviper8891 ... -1 +76 = 75 RoadMaSSter ... -1 +76 = 75 [NMCOA] 84LS1T56SS ... +72 -2 = 70 84 406 ... -1 -2 = -3 montecl86 ... -1 -2 = -3 [MCML] Stephen K ... -1 +76 = 75 Michael B ... -1 -2 = -3 [2G] Dustin ... -1 +76 = 75 Anthony ... -1 -2 = -3 [4G] Gruvin84SS ... +72 +76 = 148 Monteman1978 ... -1 -2 = -3 [6G] Robert ... +72 +76 = 148 Donutboy97 ... -1 -2 = -3 [TP] StephenM ... -1 -2 = -3 [1G] Alex's72fgmc ... +72 -2 = 70 [MMG] MonteMan1978 ... -1 -2 = -3 [3G] MonteMan1978 ... -1 -2 = -3 MCC ... 85t5mcss ... 148 MCC ... HardRocker ... 148 4G ... Gruvin84SS ... 148 C&G ... 76ChevyTrucker ... 148 6G ... Robert ... 148 GMI ... rmodys ... 75 GMI ... MelvinJ ... 75 GMI ... asim ... 75 MCML ... Stephen K ... 75 C&G ... RoadMaSSter ... 75 C&G ... blackviper8891 ... 75 MCC ... monte7852 ... 75 2G ... Dustin ... 75 1G ... Alex's72fgmc ... 70 NMCOA ... 84LS1T56SS ... 70 TP ... StephenM ... -3 MCML ... Michael B ... -3 MCC ... twomanymontes ... -3 4G ... Monteman1978 ... -3 2G ... Anthony ... -3 3G ... MonteMan1978 ... -3 5G ... KCFITZ78 ... -3 5G ... trainman ... -3 5G ... 06blink ... -3 5G ... GreenLS ... -3 5G ... dykzeulb ... -3 5G ... Dave96Z34 ... -3 6G ... Donutboy97 ... -3 MMG ... MonteMan1978 ... -3 NMCOA ... 84 406 ... -3 NMCOA ... montecl86 ... -3 Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "What are we going to call it then?" ... Michael Martin Murphy ... 'Will It Be Love By Morning?'

Hmmm....yes, I expect so! So, what other plans do you have for it? Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's a freedom that we all want to know" ... Restless Heart ... 'Wheels'

Glad to know your uncle is recovering a bit, a_r. Thoughts/prayers coming your way.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "What kind of love keeps breaking a heart?" ... Brooks & Dunn ... 'Long Goodbye'

*chuckles* I've been to a few junk yards .... but only to look around. Kinda morbid, I guess ... but it's kinda fun to see all of the older cars and wonder what they've "seen" in their lifetime ... 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 "I ain't ready for the junkyard yet" ... George Jones ... 'I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair'

Ahhh....well put. Hadn't really thought of it in quite those terms before, but absolutely true for me as well.... Which is why I never have sold any of my MCs since I sold the '88 MC LS back in 1997.............. BTW, Camino ... I'm surprised you haven't tried the MC trivia yet: http://www.cheersandgears.com/forums/index...showtopic=15721 ....ya know ... still time . Hehe Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I got 1 shot left" ... Sylvia ... 'Nobody'

Yikes, A_R ... that's a lot for anyone to handle . Hope the future is brighter for ya.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Nobody likes to be let down" ... Jack Johnson ... 'Flake'

Or, simply: YOURSELF. Seriously ... during my last open heart surgery in 2003 I had a few different visitors. While I certainly appreciated the members of the FGMC that brought some model FGMCs for me ... I also appreciated the people who just CAME. It was very comforting to know that I mattered to them ... that, whether they really understood what I was experiencing or not, they were there to support me. HTH........ Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "If you fall, I will catch you" ... Cindy Lauper ... 'Time After Time'

OK ... first of all ... I'm not talking "in general". I mean ... in terms of your FAVORITE vehicle ... be it, like me, the Monte Carlo ... or Buick Regal ... or Pontiac Grand Prix ... or Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme ... etc. I'm just curious ... with all of the different cars and trucks available to be enthusiastic about, what keeps you in the family? Is it the styling? Is it the reliability? Is it the looks from others admiring the car as you drive down the road? Is it a "family" thing? Is it fond memories? Or, is it something else entirely? For me ... it is a family thing, mostly ... literally and figuratively. My "love affair" began when my parents bought a brand spankin' new 1976 MC when I was about 3 years old. Just over 5 years later, they purchased a brand new 1981 MC ... and we had 2 at one time. That start turned into (more or less) my current family of MCs [i still have my parents' '81 MC] ... which I sometimes wonder why I keep 'em. Yeah, I've considered selling my MCs in the past ... but, rightly or wrongly, it always comes back to "I wouldn't be me" without them ... partly because most people know me through and/or associate me with MCs. I'm not sure that is completely fair, given how fiesty I am ... and how many other interests I have (heart issues, cellos, model trains/cars, radio shows/music, road trips, etc.). *shrugs* Be that as it may ... and despite having temptations to "jump ship" for other cars ... I remain a Monte Carlo enthusiast. Ssssooo...what about you? 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'

*chuckles* Love the short summation . he he And, thanks. Yes, feeling human IS a good sign . Ironically, I had a surprise waiting for me when I visited the First Gen MC club site: http://www.firstgenerationmontecarlo.com/index.html [Note the Quote Of The Week at the top right corner.] The thread, ironically, is about the son of a buddy of mine ... who has been having some heart issues recently. For me ... that just goes to show how life really is a "web" of sorts ... and how, sometimes, anyway, the good things can overcome the bad........... Er ... or something like that . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's time to take a leap of faith" ... Steven Curtis Chapman ... 'Dive'

*nods* About the same for me.... And, Camino ... didn't really mean that BUSY meant BAD. Hmmm....sorry if it seemed that way. I meant more along the lines that the busier we are ... the more opportunities we miss. If that makes any more sense.... *rolls eyes* Sorry .... guess this was a bit too deep ... just seems sometimes that only the negative seems to be captured..... *shrugs* But, I'm glad I'm not the only one.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Time is a valuable thing" ... Linkin Park ... 'In The End'

Camino, Nope ... doesn't seem strange. Sounds VERY relaxing, in fact. And, Olds ... very sorry you've been so stressed out as of late. If you want to vent, you know how to reach me . As for relaxing ... driving. That's what I do . Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "One more sad story's one more than I can stand" ... Anne Murray ... 'A Little Good News'

*grins* Indeedy I do . I thought about washing up the '87 MC LS this weekend, but didn't have time.... Besides, forecast is for colder weather again ... with some snow.... Ah, well ... but SPRING IS ON THE WAY!!! Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You don't know until you begin" ... Van Halen ... 'Jump'

Cool...thanks, 76CT . Now ... before I start tallying and notifying people, I'm trying to be fair, wondering if the following participants plan to answer any of the bonus items: RoadMaSSter (C&G) blackviper8891 (C&G)rmodys (GMI) asim (GMI) 06blink (5G) GreenLS (5G) Dave96Z34 (5G) 84 406 (NMCOA) 84LS1T56SS (NMCOA) And, if you haven't answered everything yet, be sure to at least GUESS ... INCORRECT replies and NO REPLIES are the same (negative points). POST your responses IN THIS THREAD. PRIZES: Individual Winners have several choices and can choose from ANY of the options... ChevyTalk mousepad: http://www.cafepress.com/chevytalk.4732059 MCs Online calendar print: http://www.cafepress.com/mcol_07calendar.97096436 MC 8"x10" Prints: http://www.mac-ink.com/artprints/montecarlo Cheers&Gears coaster: http://www.cafepress.com/cheersandgears1.9893363 First Gen MC calendar: http://www.cafepress.com/fgmcc.74679214 MCSS coaster: http://www.cafepress.com/montecarlosscom.66175816 2000montecarlo round ornament: http://www.cafepress.com/2kmc.35266897 National MC Owners Association dash plaques, choice of 2: http://www.montecarloclub.com/Merchandise/...ention_0017.JPG TriplePlate dashboard cell mate: http://www.tripleplate.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2074 UPDATED PARTICIPANT #s: 6 ... 5G (MyMonte) 2 ... 6G (2000montecarlo) 4 ... MCC (Monte Carlo City) 0 ... KCMCCT (Knight's Club: The Monte Carlo on ChevyTalk) 3 ... C&G (Cheers & Gears) 3 ... GMI (GM Inside news) 3 ... NMCOA (National MC Owners Assoc) 1 ... MMG (Monte Millennium Generations) 2 ... 2G (73-77 A-Body Yahoo) 1 ... 3G (Third Gen MC Club) 2 ... 4G (Monte Carlo SS) 1 ... 1G (First Gen MC Club) 2 ... MCML (MC Mailing List) 0 ... IMCOG (IL MC Owners Group) 1 ... TP (TriplePlate) 0 ... CN (CarNuts.us) LIST OF PARTICIPANTS: 6 = MyMonte (5G) Dave96Z34 GreenLS KCFITZ78 dykzeulb trainman 06blink 4 = Monte Carlo City (MCC) 85t5mcss twomanymontes HardRocker monte7852 3 = GM Inside news (GMI) rmodys MelvinJ asim 3 = Cheers & Gears (C&G) blackviper8891 RoadMaSSter 76ChevyTrucker 3 = National MC Owners Assoc (NMCOA) 84LS1T56SS 84 406 montecl86 2 = MC Mailing List (MCML) Stephen K Michael B 2 = 73-77 A-Body Yahoo (2G) Dustin Anthony 2 = Monte Carlo SS (4G) Gruvin84SS Monteman1978 2 = 2000montecarlo (6G) Donutboy97 Robert 1 = TriplePlate (TP) StephenM 1 = First Gen MC Club (1G) Alex's72fgmc 1 = Monte Millennium Generations (MMG) MonteMan1978 1 = Third Gen MC Club (3G) MonteMan1978 RULES: This is first and foremost a FRIENDLY competition. Any and all concerns/questions should be directed to me PRIVATELY. Do NOT research answers IN ANY WAY ... remember, if you were on a game show, you wouldn't have that chance. For the "Jeopardy!" Round, all replies MUST be in the form of a question. If you are on multiple boards/forums, you may participate in each. However, if you are the individual winner on multiple boards, you will receive only one prize. Generations: 1st = 1970-1972 2nd = 1973-1977 3rd = 1978-1980 4th = 1981-1988 5th = 1995-1999 6th = 2000-present POINT VALUES... + correct, - incorrect: Item 1 = +72, -1 Item 2 = +76, -2 Item 3 = +79, -3 Item 4 = +81, -4 Item 5 = +97, -5 Item 6 = +107, -6 Bonus 7 = +270, -7 Bonus 8 = +600, -8 Bonus 9 = +910, -9 "JEOPARDY!" ROUND Item 1: This is the name given to Bobby Allison's NASCAR 1972 Monte Carlo. Item 2: This generation was the only one to offer a V8 engine in the SS model ONLY. "WHEEL OF FORTUNE" ROUND Item 3: According to dealer brochures, this feature of the 2nd generation (1973-1977) MCs, "made simple use of complimentary exterior colors". _ A S _ _ O N - _ O N E S _ _ _ _ N _ Item 4: A commercial introducing the 5th generation Monte Carlo included these lines: _ _ _ _ E _ E A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ - R O _ N D E D _ _ N E S O _ _ _ E A _ _ - N E _ M O N _ E C A R _ O S E E M S O R _ O _ _ A M _ _ _ A R, _ _ E _ S _ O _ _ D. A _ _ E R A _ _, _ E _ O R R O _ E D _ _ E M _ R O M _ O _. VISUAL MULTIPLE CHOICE ROUND Item 5: In this interior shot, what would be different on the dashboard if this had been a 1980 Monte Carlo? http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/newpics/DSC07654r8_jpg.html a ... The steering wheel center piece would have "Monte Carlo" written in script, instead of the MC emblem. b ... The center vents and passenger side vent would be "engulfed" by a woodgrain panel that runs across the length of the passenger side of the dashboard. c ... The dashboard would have a woodgrain accent strip across the dashboard. Item 6: In this exterior shot, excluding the license plate, how can one determine that this is a 1981 Monte Carlo SC and not an SC from 1982-1986? http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/newpics/DSC07692r8_jpg.html a ... The grill does not have the "Monte Carlo" script in it; 1982-1986 grills did. b ... The MC emblem is not in the grill. c ... The "Monte Carlo" script on the side panel is unique to this year. Bonus 7 "Jeopardy!": In 2006, Sheryl Crow's song "Real Gone" was the first heard in this animated hit film, which featured a character named Darrell Cartrip (a 2nd generation Monte Carlo) and highlighted Route 66. Bonus 8 "Wheel Of Fortune": In November 1975, CW McCall's song "Convoy" debuted. It spent 6 weeks at #1 on the country charts and 1 week at #1 on the pop charts. The song also inspired a movie of the same name, starring Kris Kristofferson. Complete the line from the song. _ E _ O N N A R O _ _ _ _ _ S _ R _ C _ _ N ' C O N _ O _ A C R O S S _ _ E _. S. A. Bonus 9 Visual Multiple Choice: Choose the statement that BEST describes the wheels seen on this 1976 Monte Carlo: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/newpics/DSC07677r8_jpg.html a ... They were only available on 2nd generation SS models. b ... They are known as Turbine wheels. c ... They are after-market wheels, first made in 2006 for the 30th anniversary of the 1976 MC. PREVIOUS PRIZE WINNERS "Jeopardy! - MC Edition" Joey L (MCML, 5 participants) Olds Guy (C&G, 4) HardRocker (MCC, 4) crazyirish (1G, 3) Dustin (2G, 3) TPI MonteSS (4G, 3) Code Red Carlo (5G, 2) Dan R (6G, 2) 93JC (TP, 2) Hudson (GMI, 1) WVRidgeRunner (KCMCCT, 1) roopull (CN, 1) "Knights Challenge" carboy87ss (MCML, 7 participants) Paul Z (MCML) Dave (MCML) craig32 (4G, 7) monte7852 (MCC, 6) Mark T (IMCOG, 5) Felis Concolor (TP, 4) Alex's72fgmc (1G, 3) Dustin (2G, 2) Roger M (6G, 2) Karn Utz (CN, 2) patgizz (KCMCCT, 2) rich17 (5G, 2) Sixty8 (C&G, 1) MCGARRETT (GMI, 1) "MC Express" longituderules (5G, 13 participants) 84montemaniac (4G, 7) PacerSS (6G, 7) Jay J (2G, 6) monte70car (1G, 5) Alex (1G, 5) Itallant (MCML, 5) Jason H (IMCOG, 3) WVRidgeRunner (KCMCCT, 1) Sixty8 (C&G, 1) IAMCANADIAN (GMI, 1) Karn Utz (CN, 1) stp_phil (TP, 1) Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Wake me up inside" ... Evanescence ... 'Bring Me To Life'

I wonder if we've all done this, at least to some extent. Someone we know, perhaps love and/or care very much about, or perhaps even just know through media outlets, dies ... and we say "He/she will be missed" and/or "We'll never forget him/her" ... because of how they treated and/or respected us ... and/or changed our life in some way/shape/fashion. But, life continues and, gradually, the feeling of loss lessens. Then, somewhere down the line, you find something or read or see or hear something that, instantaneously, reminds you of that person. For that matter, it doesn't even have to be a death. Maybe it's an old friend with whom we've lost touch ... or an event (sporting or otherwise) that captured our attention and was very important to us at the time.... In going through my old files, I found some old newspaper clippings ... some of sporting events (Cubs games, the Bulls' World Championships, The Bears' Super Bowl Shuffle lyrics) and others of people I've known (friends and family). One group of clippings, in particular, included columns of Gene Seymour, along with several articles about him and his death. Seymour was a longtime sports columnist for the newspapers of the then Copley News who took an interest in my writings during my college days. I never met him, but I spoke with him several times while I was employed by The CourierNews, a Copley newspaper. Finding the old articles and letters jarred me ... and it was weird how those days suddenly flashed in my memory as if they were just yesterday. Yet, at the same time, they felt like a lifetime ago.... This, along with some events of this past week, reminded me of how short and fragile life is ... and how much we sometimes miss because we are sssooo busy. Too many times we argue and bicker and fight ... and then only seem to realize the good in others once we can no longer share time with them ... or, for that matter, tell them how much they mean to us and/or how they've shaped our lives. *shrugs* Maybe it's just me ... but, it's frustrating that it feels impossible to tell EVERYONE in my life (parents, sister, bro-in-law, aunts/uncles/cousins, grandparents, friends, etc.) just how much they mean to me, etc. Yet ... at the same time, those that are close to me, I'm sure, already KNOW this ... despite arguments/fights/hurt feelings that happen in between the good times. At least ... I hope they do anyway.... It's ironic how the meanings and good feelings are sometimes hard to express, but the hurtful things are so freekin' easy to display.... So....am I the only one that feels this? Or, do you have people in your life that you've "forgotten" ... or that you know understand how you feel without telling them ... or that, perhaps, you wonder if they really do know? Just some food for thought.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I never meant to leave you alone" ... Michael Martin Murphy ... 'Don't Count The Rainy Days'

Cool pics, NOS . The first handwash of the spring feels sssooo good, doesn't it?!! Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "We're outta here" ... Steve Azar ... 'I Don't Have To Be Me 'Til Monday'

Ah, Nick, the pups are cute! Congratulations! Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Relight the flame when it's cold"...Godsmack...'Serenity'

Holy cow is that cool, Camino . He he he ... awesome! Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I ain't ready for the junkyard yet" ... George Jones ... 'I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair'

I'm with Sixty8 ... I would do the same thing. But, I wonder ... does these company programs indicate if you have to own a NEW product ... or do they allow for older models as well....hmmm.... Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'll always be around" ... Willie Nelson ... 'Highwayman'

*nods* As I figured . he he ... just glad that you won't commit that crime! Cort:33swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker PICS:lego.HO.model.MCinfo.RT.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The story is between the lines" ... Dave & Sugar ... 'Golden Tears'