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*grins* THANK YOU !

Seems like a number of people are interested in getting together, so this is a brief update with more details of my 2006 trips, which are not as long as my major road trips the last couple years (October 2004, west via MO-KS-CO-WY-UT-NM-OK-TX-AR; August 2005, east via TN-AL-GA-SC-NC-VA-PA-NJ-MD-WV-OH-MI-IN). If you are in any of the areas and/or along my way and want to meet up ... let me know! And, of course, if you ever come through northern IL, let me know! June 22-26 ... IL-KY-IN-TN Thursday ... drive to Nashville TN for the MC Nationals, Friday-Sunday (route TBD). Sunday ... go to Big Sandy TN for lunch; Jackson TN for dinner (or vice versa). Monday ... drive home. July 14-17 ... IN-OH-MD-NJ-DE Thursday ... in the evening, get a "jump start" to DE for Monte MadneSS, Friday-Sunday. Sunday ... get a head start on going home, arriving home on Monday. Not sure which route I'll take (northern, via turnpike; southern, via I-70), but most-likely will make a stop in the Baltimore MD area going and/or coming. August 11-14 ... IN-OH-PA-MI Thursday ... drive to IN (near Ft Wayne). Friday ... drive to OH (near Akron), possibly taking Route 30. Saturday ... drive to PA for the family reunion that afternoon. Sunday ... drive to MI for a late dinner. Monday ... drive home. October 11-17 ... TX-OK-KS/MO-IA-WI This'll be the "road trip" (mini, as it is) for 2006... Tuesday evening ... drive as far south as possible (either via I-57, I-55 or I-39 to I-55). Wednesday ... drive to Dallas TX, via Little Rock AR. Thursday ... stay in Dallas area Friday ... drive up to the Oklahoma City area. Saturday ... drive to Wichita KS. Sunday ... via Kansas City, drive to IA (Des Moines area, perhaps). Monday ... drive to southern WI. Tuesday ... drive home. Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "I need to get away from this place" ... Smashmouth ... 'All Star'

Looks like a couple handfuls of people from several different forums are interested in "networking" ... so, if you are serious about it ... or even only considering the possibilities, send me an Email (faithcubs_montecarlo5 @ juno.com) or PM ... and we'll go from there! Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "You better not try to stand in my way" ... J Paycheck ... 'Take This Job & Shove It'

*grins* I was wondering when you'd chime in again, mrmonte .

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome news, balthazar! And, I echo HE's sentiments about keeping us posted. You have a website that you can post updates so we can keep a watch on it? Just curious.... 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 "Nothing's quite the same now" ... Vertical Horizon ... 'Best I Ever Had'

*nods* I'll agree with that, having been in that "down" area a bit too many times myself, only to be "lectured" by my best friend. YET....those "lectures" were exactly what I needed, if that makes any sense. *shrugs* To those who are down currently (including myself), it WILL get better. I busied myself today by moving some things around in my room ... on a couple of desks ... just to give it a "new" look. Problem now is, I have a "bug" to move things in the entire room ... and I don't have the time for that . Irony rocks . 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 "Everybody wants love to be easy" ... Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ... 'Stand A Little Rain'

Eeeegads that pic "hurts my eyes" ... it's a Chevrolet Malibu going headlong into water ... arg. Heh. I've never understood why people think they can drive through "puddles" of water ... and get by without anything happening. Then, of course, they look shocked that they got stuck and flooded. *rolls eyes* 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 "My time here is over" ... Patty Loveless ... 'How Can I Help You Say Goodbye?'

*chuckles* You might say I'm into just about everything . Sadly, I don't play as much as I used to ... these days, it's mostly for church-related events, etc.

Yes, yes it does work out for the best. Despite all I've been through ... and, in some cases still enduring, I do believe that things work out the way they're supposed to ... regardless of if they turn out the way I _hope_ they do.... Definitely appreciate the understanding . *raises eyebrow* Any chance my title could be changed to "Mr. Monte Carlo"? 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 "How much longer will they be around?" ... Don Williams ... 'Old Coyote Town'

Hmm...what happened to that '79 Malibu Classic?

Hmmm.... AFAIK, as long as that is in a 401(k) plan or similar ... it is tax-sheltered (i.e. non-reportable) until you take a distribution.... But, don't quote me on that . 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 "It's coming down to nothing more than apathy" ... The Fray ... 'Over My Head'

*chuckles* Satty and Fly ... I want reports of how those episodes went ... 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 "It's coming down to nothing more than apathy" ... The Fray ... 'Over My Head'

I play the cello..... 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 guess I'm feeling just a little tired of this" ... Keith Urban ... 'You'll Think Of Me'

*nods* Thank you ... PMd you back ... thank you! Anyone else interested?

mrmonte, Well, it had been "closed" ... but, now, it is back on. Check out the MonteMadness forum.... *rolls eyes* Some have suggested it was a "stunt" to say they weren't having it ... and then turn around and DO have it.... I don't know.... Satty, I could stop by your area either on my way to TX or on the way back home. Haven't decided whether I'm heading to TX first ... or to IA first. As plans finalize, I'll be sure to post ... and hopefully we can work something out...OK? Anyone else?

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I opened this thread and read your first sentence ... and literally burst out laughing! He he he...I needed that today ... thank you, kindly . 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 "It's coming down to nothing more than apathy" ... The Fray ... 'Over My Head'

*chuckles* Sadly, I insulted myself more by replacing that '97 malibu with the '00 "mc" LS. Those were my "evil twin" days . Actually, I enjoyed that '97 malibu. It was one of those cars that acted small, yet felt big ... which I liked. It handled well and was a trouble free car for the 2 years I had it. I felt a twinge of sadness when I traded it in, but soon got over it . Recently, I thought about purchasing a 2003 (or so) Chevrolet Classic (the '97ish "malibu") because I enjoyed that car so much. But, I didn't ... and won't ... because I would rather have RWD.... *shrugs*

It's frustrating that one's available time (namely vacation) will not support the hopes/plans for vacations and road trips. Given I hope to have a new job soon, my "vacation" time may be even more limited.... Even so, vacation is important ... to have fun, meet people, see friends/family & relax. For whatever reason, I'm not as "organized" in getting plans together for 2006 as I have been the last couple years. Heck, I haven't even started gathering a list of the IL/IN/WI/IA/MI area car shows/events & non-car related gatherings/events I may attend.... However, I have some tentative plans, including (but hopefully not limited to).... June 22-26 Nashville/Jackson TN highlight = MC Nationals July 14-17 MD/DE highlight = Monte MadneSS August 11-14 Indiana/Ohio/Michigan?/Pennsylvania highlight = family reunion/PA October 11-17 Iowa/Kansas/Oklahoma/Texas/Missouri highlight = "mini" road trip So, if you're in any of those areas ... and want to meet up along the way, please let me know! Or...if you'll be in the greater Northern Illinois area anytime, it'd be great to have you stop'n'visit.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "The life I love is making music with my friends" ... Willie Nelson ... 'On The Road Again'

Olds ... sure wish I had the money to do that, or I definitely would. That sounds absolutely perfect for me.... Have any "tricks" you could share with me (offline, if you like). Black and Blue ... I'm MORE than willing to relocate, so if you can help me out ... let me know what you have in mind . I'd prefer something with editing or cars (parts?)...that might include some traveling . *sighs* Was hoping more would be interested...after all, I've witnessed first-hand how the internet brings people together ... figured networking might be another way to tap that power .

See...and that's what frustrates me. I can't help when this (and a few other boards) need it most . I'm used to donating once a year for the last 2 years. IIRC, it was $50 each time....and that went to several different boards, not just C&G. I'm a firm believer in supporting what I use and find interesting/fun/relative to me and my interests.... Right now, tho, the medical bills are calling my name .

Let's see... Nova = 0 Camaro = 0 Chevelle = 0 Impala = 0 El Camino = 0 Monte Carlo = 6 1972 brown with vinyl top (still have) 1976 triple black Landau (still have) 1979 light green/white Landau (still have) 1981 tan SC (still have) 1987 blue LS (still have) 1988 gray LS (no longer have) Other cars I've owned (sadly): 1997 "malibu" 2000 "mc" LS 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 "Nothing's quite the same now" ... Vertical Horizon ... 'Best I Ever Had'

*nods* That'd be me. Believe I sent Walt some $ each of the last 2 years. Not so sure I'll be able to this year, though, given all of the medical expenses as of late . If Walt doesn't have those totals, I'll do some digging and find them for you, if you like.... Thanks!

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Almost a year ago, I found myself without a job. 2 months later, I started working again ... at a call center job that I just do not like, which may be causing, or at the very least, making my continued abdominal pains worse. Thus, I've been looking for a new job for a couple months, but have not found anything in particular...yet. So, knowing that "they say" the best jobs are found networking ... wondered who all here might be interested in forming a "networking" group of sorts ... and, no it doesn't have to be all about jobs. It could be networking for anything . If you're interested, let me know..... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "I guess I'm feeling just a little tired of this" ... Keith Urban ... 'You'll Think Of Me'

SWEET post, Camino...thanks for sharing! I've seen that MC Camino before ... believe that front end is the '72 MC front fascia.... Some of those others look absolutely splendidly cool, too ... sure is too bad GM didn't produce those . 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 "Death tore the pages all away" ... Kenney Chesney ... 'Who You'd Be Today'