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For some reason, Dad always said he wanted one of these.... He never did get one, though. Instead, when he and Mom replaced "my" 1976 Monte Carlo, they bought a 1982 Chevette. At least THAT was still RWD...lol. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "So what is right and what is wrong?" __ Haddaway __ 'What Is Love?'

Ohhhh....that's cool! Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'll take a Chevrolet just any day" __ John Conlee __ 'Common Man'

My ex was abusing my children (she most likely has Aspergers), so when she decided to run off with a guy old enough to be her dad, I made sure to pack her bags and shove her out the door. It has been a year since I have been single, and I have not been this happy in a LONG time. Wow ... very sorry about what happened with your ex, but glad that you are happy now. That makes all the difference in the world, sometimes. My annual road trip: Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Help me leave behind some reasons to be missed" __ Linkin Park __ 'Leave Out All The Rest'

Agreed. Funny ... I never made THAT distinction. Besides, ya'll should know me well enough by now that ALL of my cars are "fun" cars ... with 2 extremely OBVIOUS exceptions.... I get a stupid grin on my face every time I drive my '81 Toronado. "Fun" doesn't always have to be apexing a corner... something that would be completely beneath my car's dignity. Fun can often times having little kids in the next car over mouthing "wow" when you glide by. EXACTLY. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You really don't remember" __ Laura Branigan __ 'Gloria'

Don, Great piece of writing from you ... and so very personal and inspirational. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Come along and share the good times while we can" __ Lynn Anderson __ 'Rose Garden'

Agreed ... but didn't they used to do that "back in the day"? I seem to remember receiving HotWheels and MatchBox cars that featured pics of the models on the packaging.... Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "These are some good times, so take a good look around" __ Trace Adkins __ 'You're Gonna Miss This'

Goodness. I feel even poorer now after reading this...LOL! I put MORE than what my company matches into my 401K, I put money into my IRA, and I have some money saved. Yet, I still can't afford a newer car, much less a place of my own. My salary is far less than most, I guess. Course, it doesn't help when you have medical crap hanging over your head all the time either, but I HATE even mentioning that because I do NOT see it as an excuse, or even a reason, for that matter. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You probably won't remember me" __ Jan Arden __ 'Insensitive'

Ah, that'd be cool, Cory! You want to meet up for breakfast ... or late night at Drew's when I get to town Saturday night/early Sunday morning? Roger ... that sounds good. Would be awesome to finally meet you. BUT ... I won't be to the GM nationals until ~5p, leaving ~8p. So, perhaps we could just plan to meet somewhere there...? Plenty of time to figure it out. I know I'll be meeting up with a few other groups that I know will be there, too. * SPARKS Why do I take at least one major road trip every year? This explains one reason: http://whenthegoingisgood.com/2011/04/15/sparks-that-tie/ JUNE/JULY 2011, NORTHWEST ... QUICK UPDATES #2 * In Ohio/Indiana, I may alter the route to take US 224 W at VanWert OH and US 24 W into Huntington IN. * In the Dallas TX area, Kelly is planning a BBQ, Wednesday, 06/30/2011 ... details TBD. * Depending on time, I MAY stop along or take portions of the Lincoln Highway between... ...Pittsburgh PA and Indiana ...Denver CO and Salt Lake City UT ...Salt Lake City UT and Reno NV * In Twin Falls ID, I may stop at the Ice Caves and Shoshone Falls. * In Bloomington MN, one of my cousins is hosting a Swimming Party, Sunday, 07/10/2011, starting ~6p. ALL are invited. If you want to join us, please advise me; I'll give you the address privately. ROAD TRIP PICS! 10/2004, WEST: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/0410/0410.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/0410/0410.html 08/2005, EAST: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/0508/0508.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/0508/0508.html 10/2006, WEST: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/1106/1106.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/1106/1106.html 11/2007, SOUTHEAST: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/200711/200711.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/200711/200711.html 08/2008, EAST: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/200808/2008rt.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/200808/2008rt.html 09/2009, SOUTHWEST: DeKalb IL (LH) to Pontiac IL (Rt 66) to Springfield IL: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY1#slideshow/5427141662526110530 Springfield IL to St Louis MO: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY2#slideshow/5427153871443919250 Stanton MO to Joplin MO: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY3#slideshow/5427439268824317586 Joplin MO to Tulsa OK: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY4#slideshow/5427862154662426722 Tulsa OK to Clinton OK: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY5#slideshow/5428251162202783314 Clinton OK to Amarillo TX: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY6#slideshow/5428260359643080226 Amarillo TX to Moriarty NM: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY7#slideshow/5428654625398731538 Moriarty NM to Holbrook AZ: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY8#slideshow/5428980552494890642 Holbrook AZ to Williams AZ: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY9#slideshow/5429002721353620370 Williams AZ to Kingman AZ: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY10#slideshow/5429395440355434498 Kingman AZ to Barstow CA: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY11#slideshow/5430380559414678786 Barstow CA to Rialto/San Bernardino CA: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY12#slideshow/5431220758934833330 Rialto/San Bernardino CA to Albuquerque NM: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY13#slideshow/5431255586450476482 Albuquerque NM (Rt 66) to Kearney NE (LH)...: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY14#slideshow/5431261135177047330 Kearney NE (LH) to Elgin IL: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/RT66TRIPDAY15#slideshow/5431272549764120818 11/2009, SOUTH: http://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/DriveSouthTNAL112709112909#slideshow/5431282615925577026 08/2010, NORTHEAST: https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/NorEasterTrekRoadTripWed08042010Sun08152010# Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * CruiseNites_2011_Chi.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I am tempted to keep the car in drive and leave it all behind" __ John Mayer __ 'Why Georgia Why'

* SPRING FLING: 4 of us (Matt C, Neal, Matt E and myself) met in Dwight IL, 04/16/2011 for the 1st of 4 meet'n'greets. My pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/knightfan26917/2011MeetNGreets02# 5 highlights: SPARKS: Why am I such a proponent of gatherings? This explains one reason: http://whenthegoingisgood.com/2011/04/15/sparks-that-tie/ REMINDER: These meet'n'greets are held RAIN or SHINE. It doesn't matter what you drive ... just be there ... because it is about the people! MARK your CALENDARS for 3 more opportunities... ...05/21/2011, Franklin Grove IL (Lincoln Highway), MAY MADNESS ...07/30/2011, S Elgin IL, COLD TREAT ...10/15/2011, Volo IL (Auto Museum), OCTOBER FEST Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * RT_06.2011_us66+NW USA MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I never back down and I love a good challenge" __ Hank Williams Jr __ 'Born To Boogie'

* ANOTHER location has changed, due to NO Tuesday night softball.... ___ TUE___ @ AUGUSTINO'S ROCK & ROLL DELI 300 W North Ave W CHICAGO IL ...Route 64 at Route 59 @ SCOOBYS RED HOTS 10400 S IL Route 31 ALGONQUIN IL ...N of IL RT 62 SPARKS: Why am I such a proponent of meeting at cruise nights? This explains one reason: http://whenthegoingisgood.com/2011/04/15/sparks-that-tie/ Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_10.15.11_Volo.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The more things change the more they stay the same" __ Kenny Chesney __ 'Summertime'

* Sharing a bit more of what I've written because passions ... writing, picture taking, road trips, radio shows, music, collections and, of course, my 2+-year-old nephew ... make life worth it. If you enjoy the story and writings, bookmark the sites to keep up with the progress.... MOTOR GNOMES: http://www.motorgnomes.com/ 2nd entry: http://www.motorgnomes.com/2011/04/close-encounter-of-the-weird-kind-2/ WHEN THE GOING IS GOOD: http://whenthegoingisgood.com/ Sections 11 & 12 of my Route 66 story, 'That's The Highway', have been added: http://whenthegoingisgood.com/category/route66/ Sparks: http://whenthegoingisgood.com/2011/04/15/sparks-that-tie/ Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL * *** RE-OPENED 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** "It was like a lighted match had been tossed into my soul" __ Trisha Yearwood __ 'The Song Remembers When'

* Instead of just listing all vehicles you've had, make two lists: vehicles owned as "daily drivers" vs vehicles owned for "fun" My lists... ...DAILY DRIVERS (6) 1979 Monte Carlo Landau (October 1992 - December 1993) (January 1997 - September 1997) (June 2003 - July 2003) 1988 Monte Carlo LS (December 1993 - January 1997) 97 "malibu" (September 1997 - October 1999) 00 "monte carlo" LS (October 1999 - June 2003) 1987 Monte Carlo LS (July 2003 - November 2009) 1979 Caprice Classic (November 2009 - present) [1989 Caprice Classic OR 2011 Dodge Charger (??)] ...FUN (5) 1979 Monte Carlo Landau (September 1997 - present) 1976 Monte Carlo Landau (December 1998 - present) 1981 Monte Carlo SC (December 1999 - present) 1972 Monte Carlo (March 2002 - present) 1987 Monte Carlo LS (November 2009 - present) Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_07.30.11_Cold.Treat * *** RE-OPENED 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** "What else do I have to say?" __ Billy Joel __ 'We Didn't Start The Fire'

Thanks! And ... you're not the only one that has mentioned that...LOL! Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * CruiseNites_2011_Chi.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I play my music in the sun" __ Steve Miller Band __ 'The Joker'

Exactly! Any pics of your '77 Nova, by chance? Glad Marie ... your Celebrity ... isn't going away. But, I missed something along the way, didn't realize you weren't married anymore...hope all is well for you. AND ... I hope to see you when I'm in Oregon in July! That is a stunning color combination. And, Drew ... sorry the Lincoln didn't pan out for you..... Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * RT_06.2011_us66+NW USA MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It seemed they'd already forgotten we'd came" __ Toad The Wet Sprocket __ 'Walk On The Ocean'

With the open heart surgeries I have, I HAVE to have it ... otherwise ... yeah, not even going to think about that kinda pain. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_07.30.11_Cold.Treat * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "So much more aware" __ Linkin Park __ 'Numb'

2011 Dodge Charger ...but you already knew my answer, Roger! Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Father Time still takes a toll on every minute that you save" __ Clint Black __ 'No Time To Kill'

Hey Don, Welcome to C&G! The only ones I'd consider purchasing: 2011 Dodge Charger 1989 Caprice Classic Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_07.30.11_Cold.Treat * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Ever wonder if it's all for you?" __ Red Hot Chili Peppers __ 'Can't Stop'

fingers Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_10.15.11_Volo.IL * *** RE-OPENED 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** "Why'd you do it?" __ Reba McEntire __ 'The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia'

Wow, b-k! Finally an end to your car search, eh? CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Nice choice. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * RT_06.2011_us66+NW USA MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Nothing lasts forever" __ Guns N Roses __ 'November Rain'

Cool, balthazar. Any MCs or CCs there? Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * RT_06.2011_us66+NW USA MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Come pick me up" __ Ben Folds __ 'Landed'

Oh my goodness ... balthazar ... that's AWESOME. Glad you shared that here. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_10.15.11_Volo.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Remember all of the good things" __ John Anderson __ '1959'

Heh ... we're alike in this. Though, my like is the Caprice Classic convertible of that vintage. I had someone ask me to buy a '74 CC convertible, knowing that I wanted one, but I turned it down ... because I much prefer the '75 front end..... Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_07.30.11_Cold.Treat * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Relight the flame when it's cold"__Godsmack__'Serenity'

I've seen most of those before ... but NEVER tire of seeing 'em. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_05.21.11_FrnkGrv.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You have to try again" __ Janie Fricke __ 'You Don't Know Love'

Cory, Again, CONGRATULATIONS ... gorgeous color on your new-to-you Subaru. (Hey, that rhymes!) Hope you have it for many years ... and enjoy every single mile. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * RT_06.2011_us66+NW USA MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Got my pedal to the metal" __ Sheryl Crow __ 'Real Gone'

Holy cow, Camino ... that is a great pic! Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * CruiseNites_2011_Chi.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Where have you gone?" __ Glen Campbell __ 'Still Within The Sound Of My Voice'