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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'

Ooo...that sounds promising. Did you leave a note? Any news? Wow ... awesome. Guess I hadn't thought of myself like that, at least not in the "inspirational" terms. Perhaps because sometimes I wonder if people pay attention in the first place. Guess I don't really need to be concerned about that as much, eh? 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 "You know we'll have a good time then" __ Harry Chapin __ 'Cats In The Cradle'

Cool ... thanks for the tip. Stores around here must just not be good at either keeping stock or obtaining a good selection to begin with. LOL! Now THAT would be sweet! Good to know I wasn't the only one doing that...lol. 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 "Gonna make some dreams come true" __ Hoyt Axton __ 'Della & the Dealer'

LOL! Nope. I prefer Morphine. 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 "Nobody likes to be let down" __ Jack Johnson __ 'Flake'

Thanks, von! It should be a whole lot of fun. Not sure, though, if I'll have time to stop at Boeing ... never know though! *** Yes, this trip is a lot of driving in a short amount of time... ...Washington ...Oregon ...Idaho ...the Dakotas ...Minnesota, etc., ...starting w/stops in PA and along parts of Route 66 (Joliet IL, Tulsa OK, Oklahoma City OK, Wichita KS, Dallas TX)... ...all between June 24 and July 11 ... but I wouldn't have it any other way, necessarily! I created an EVENT on Facebook for this: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=181516568561106 QUICK UPDATES (revised itinerary soon) * I now have a place to stay in Seattle ... @ Arsin's. * In Seattle, Arsin will have a BBQ for FGMCCers who want to meet up while I'm in the area. Should be good food and a great time! * I also plan to visit.... ...Adam, GMI, Pittsburgh PA, breakfast 06/26/2011 ...Marcia, ValveReplacement, Huntington IN area, 06/26/2011 ...Glenda, ValveReplacement, Joplin MO ...Clay, HotSeat, Oklahoma City OK, 07/01/2011 ...Renee, Sacramento CA ...others??? Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_04.16.11_Dwight.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "There was something in the country that he said he couldn't leave" __ John Denver & Emmylou Harris __ 'Wild Montana Skies'

*** I created EVENTS on Facebook for all 4 Meet'n'Greets. 04/16/2011 ... Dwight IL: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161083330615243 05/21/2011 ... Franklin Grove IL: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205964609433307 07/30/2011 ... S Elgin IL: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162553523802552 10/15/2011 ... Volo IL: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=162289947162585 So ... WILL YOU JOIN US?! Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_04.16.11_Dwight.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Take me to the magic of the moment" __ Scorpions __ 'Wind Of Change'

*** One location has changed...due to more available parking, etc...: ___ FRI ___ @ THE VILLAGE SQUIRE 480 Randall Rd S ELGIN IL ...N of IL RT 64 ...S of US RT 20 I created an EVENT for these on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176060582441670 Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_04.16.11_Dwight.IL * *** RE-OPENED 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** "Sometimes you just get a feeling like you need some kind of change" __ David Pomeranz __ 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now (Perfect Strangers)'

*** Writing is one of my passions ... along with my 2-year-old nephew, cars, taking pictures, road tripping, hosting radio shows, music, collections (models, HO scale train, legos), etc. Last month, I started writing more on my Route 66 story, as I noted here: Along with writing for C&G sometimes, I recently joined a friend's blog, Motor Gnomes, as a Staff Writer: http://www.motorgnomes.com/2011/03/introducing-staff-writer-cort-stevens/ This should be fun ... and a good way to encourage/foster/enliven me to write more often. My first entry is here: http://www.motorgnomes.com/2011/03/charging-forth/ As for my Route 66 story, I was a bit disheartened when, after adding a new section in late February 2011, the original host website was disbanded. But, at the same time, Drew told me about a new blog of his in which my writing would fit perfectly. So now, that blog is up and running... http://whenthegoingisgood.com/ ...and my Route 66 story, _That's The Highway_, has a new home: http://whenthegoingisgood.com/category/route66/ As of now, the first 9 sections have been posted. The newest section (#10 ... "Stall Tactic", written 03/12/2011), will soon be posted. Future additions to the story will also be posted here ... so check back, if you are interested. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * meet_04.16.11_Dwight.IL * MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I hope we live to tell the tale" __ Tears For Fears __ 'Shout'