knightfan26917

It’s been a while since I’ve been online (if anyone even noticed…) … and much has happened in 2+ weeks…. Tuesday, 09/12 and evening of Wednesday, 09/13: I left work early on Tuesday because of a 100+ degree fever. Then, the next evening, while attempting to catch up on reading my forums after recovering a little bit from being sick, my computer crashed; not sure if it garnered a virus or spyware or was attacked by someone. I’m still looking to either get that computer fixed or buy yet another new one. Currently, I’m using my parents’ computer to catch up and post a bit …. This computer situation is VERY frustrating for me … my computer is LESS than 2 years old … the “down time” has delayed my replies as well as other things (a new trivia game, perhaps; doing some things for the MC section at ChevyTalk.org, etc.). And, of course, I miss ya’ll…. Saturday, 09/16: CHD outing in Sandwich IL. Tuesday, 09/19: I turned 33. Thursday, 09/21: My employment at the annuity call center ended! It was tough saying goodbye to coworkers, but I HAD to get out of that job. Friday, 09/22: A few friends (en route to Elkhart Lake WI for the weekend races) from CarNuts.us stopped to see me and my MCs. Tuesday, 09/26: For the first time in over 3 weeks, I was able to get my older 4 MCs out in gorgeous sunny weather (70 degree temps) and drove each about 45 miles. Friday, 09/29 and Saturday, 09/30: I’ll be in the N Manchester IN area as previously planned for Manchester College’s Homecoming … and my 10-year college graduation anniversary. Let me know if you’re in the area and want to meet. Monday, 10/02: I start my new employment with Weber-Stephen (Weber grills). OCTOBER 10-17 ROAD TRIP through AR-TX-OK-KS-MO-IA-WI-IL: This MAY be postponed (and extended a day or 2). I’ll attempt to post more info later. Also upcoming … may be able to do my radio show again…. I’m still looking for a winter beater. I know I’ve a lot of “catching up” to do, but it’ll be a while before I’m back online to stay (have to take care of the computer issue). In the meantime, anyone interested in… …Raceway Woods, Carpentersville IL: http://www.meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com/ …seeing the movie "Cars" …Volo Auto Museum, Volo IL: http://www.volocars.com …a weekend cruise (along IL RT 20 W ... RT 52 S ... I-80 E ... RT 84 N, back to RT 20; or maybe cruising RT 66 in IL for a little ways) Cort:33swm."Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip".pig valve.pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "Things have changed since you've been gone" ... Pam Tillis ... 'Land Of The Living'

Sounds like mixed results, Northstar. Good luck with whatever comes available to you. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Enough is enough, I can't take anymore" ... Alabama ... 'Can't Keep A Good Man Down'

Heh....7 hrs or sleep for me is rare, except for the weekends. Course, it doesn't help when the stress of work makes me so exhausted I don't do much of anything at night during the week ... and instead "lounge around", only to get the "second wind" and then not get much sleep at night . Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "You probably won’t remember me" ... Jan Arden ... 'Insensitive'

He he he ... it is a SMALL world. Since I originally posted this, I found out that a guy from the El Camino list was at the first race at Meadowdale Intl Raceway on Aug 15, 1958 ... and still has the souvenir program. AND....one of my heart friends actually RACED a VW there in 1968!

Got your PM ... and replied . Thanks, Robert! And, dave, I'm thinking of the same thing (moving out of state).....

He he he...I'm the EXACT same way . Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Get the word out" ... Collective Soul ... 'Feeling Better Now'

I don't think we ever could..... What a difference 5 years makes, eh? Heh ... my goodness ... can hardly believe it HAS been 5 years. But, it has. And, our world did change that day. I remember where I was ... and how that day unfolded. Yet, in some ways, a bit more interesting to me is how other events fall into that time sequence, including all that has happened in the 5 years since. Several examples have been running through my mind all day long, but one that stands out in my mind, particular since Grandparents Day was Sunday, 09/10/2006, is: Six days before 09/11/2001, we had moved my grandparents from their Elgin home in which they had lived since early summer 1983 to an assisted living facility 1.25 hours west in Mt Morris IL. Now, 5 years later, they are both gone ... and in between their deaths (Gram in October 2002, Gramps in December 2005), I had my 3rd open heart surgery (January 2003). Time is elusive and surprising ... and loves to play mind tricks on us. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Driving down some cold interstate" ... Alan Jackson ... 'Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning?'

*chuckles* Talk about adding insult to injury . trina, Curious ... what was your occupation that you plan to return to?

He he... Bears 26, Packers 0 First time that B Favre has been shut out in his career ... and first time in 200+ games that the Packers have not scored in a game. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "This ain't the first time" ... Doug Supernaw ... 'Reno'

In the summer, I always wash/wash/clean the interior of my cars. The only time others wash my cars are at the MC Nationals ... when people generally are helpful.... I also clean out my parents' Cavalier and (if time permits) my sister's S-10 as well as our neighbor's Lumina. In the winter, my daily driver (currently my '87 MC LS, tho I'm searching for something else) does see the inside of a car wash ... touchless only. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Beginning to think that I'm wasting time" ... Dobie Gray ... 'Drift Away'

*chuckles* It IS a small world. My best friend's family used to live in Berea many years ago (mid to late 1970s or so, iirc). Also, the Judds (Naomi, Wynonna & Ashley) used to live in that general area. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Welcome me to stay overnight" ... Ingrim Hill ... 'Will I Ever Make It Home?'

Hmmm.... While I don't particularly care for the results, whoever did the work deserves _some_ credit. After all, that, I suspect, represents quite a few hours of hard work ... something I've not done much of on any of my MCs..... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "This ain't the first time" ... Doug Supernaw ... 'Reno'

Aye ... I hate messes. But, I wouldn't suggest hitting the computer with a bat .

Wow! That is awesome ... congrats . Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Come pick me up" ... Ben Folds ... 'Landed'

Good ... glad to know she is doing well, even after that ordeal. But, you're right ... too often, we take life for granted ... and only find out "too late" how fragile it is. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ chdQB = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/quilt.html "My arms are wide open & will always be" ... Emerson Drive ... 'Fall Into Me'

Heh ... you're not the only one. I've only attended a couple car-related events this year ... neither of 'em in my home state. The first was the MC Nationals in TN; the second was the car show in PA that Oldsmoboi, a couple others, and I attended when I was in PA in August.... Wish I had the vacation time to come to Carlisle..... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "A little vacation, ain't asking very much" ... Tim McGraw ... 'All I Want Is A Life'

Heh ... that's something we can't do. In fact, at both companies I've worked, surfing web is strictly monitored.... *sighs*

Holy cow ... very easy question to answer, at least for me: I prefer DRIVING. (As if ya'll didn't know my answer....) Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Got a lead foot down on my accelerator" ... Jodee Messina ... 'Bye Bye Bye'

I may be interested.... Sounds like an awesome site, bud! Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Gonna make some dreams come true" ... Hoyt Axton ... 'Della & the Dealer'

*chuckles* Yeah, I'd say so ... especially since you are in the auto industry..... Sure would be nice, I think.

Hot dang that is cool/awesome! Heh ... if I bought all of the model cars I wanted ... I'd be in the poor house . He he he Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "I knew she was a jewel in disguise" ... Kathy Mattea ... '455 Rocket'

*grins* So do I . Actually, she has quite a few hit songs I enjoy.... Head Carolina, Tails California Was That My Life? My Give A Damn's Busted You're Not In Kansas Anymore Burn ...among many others...!

When I was younger, I was an introvert. I had very few friends ... and didn't feel well liked, if even liked at all. Within the last few years, however, that has changed ... dramatically. I am now an extrovert. Yet, my current job (call center rep for an annuity contact center) is changing me back to an introvert. Most of the callers are unhappy about one thing or another (understandably, of course) ... and that grates on my nerves so much so that I have yet to go to a local cruise night this year. It doesn't help that I'm "tied to the desk" 24/7 while I'm at work. I get home and don't want to do anything; haven't even had the older 4 MCs out much this year. I cringe if my phone rings, no matter who it is. Over the weekends, it is a bit better, but I'm so drained (physically and emotionally) from the week that barely anything gets done. Yes, I am searching for a new job ... but even that search drains more energy (not to mention time) ... and its starting to really get to me. Heh ... I'm in my 30s and just don't seem to have found my niche yet ... something that "society" seems to "frown" upon.... Even more, sometimes, I don't feel I belong anywhere. A friend was telling me about his 22-year-old cousin who recently settled down and started a family; I'm almost 11 years older than him ... and haven't even had the opportunity (if you know what I mean) to have kids. Hmmm...that October road trip out west is looking very very very good right about now. Then again, I'd need to reverse the current trend of going back to being an introvert . Sooo...how about you? Has your career path changed you? Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "Beginning to think that I'm wasting time" ... Dobie Gray ... 'Drift Away'

CONGRATULATIONS 76CT!!!! EXCELLENT news!!!! Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Does your conscience bother you" ... Lynyrd Skynyrd ... 'Sweet Home Alabama'

I think this is good news. May even persuade me to buy brand new ... instead of used. Hmm...wonder how many it will actually persuade.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "Gonna make some dreams come true" ... Hoyt Axton ... 'Della & the Dealer'