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Thanks! Once I have some time to actually SCAN them in, they should be in a bit higher resolution. My parents have some of them blown up and hanging in the dining and living rooms as decorative pieces. I've had many comments over the years about '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 "It almost seems like yesterday" __ Kenny Rogers __ '20 Years Ago'

Thanks, Z, for the comments. It's good to be writing again. I need to get back to it more often and, given some new projects on the horizon, hopefully that will be the case. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Can you make folks feel what you feel inside?" __ David Allen Coe __ 'The Ride'

Cool....more press for C&G. Excellent! 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 "Crank up the music" __ Steven Curtis Chapman __ 'Live Out Loud'

Yep. Very sad. They call it "progress", but sometimes I wonder. Same thing happens to various Route 66 and Lincoln Highway and other "old road" haunts..... Nice find, balthazar. 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 "Remember all of the good things" __ John Anderson __ '1959'

Hmm....I may have to check out that October event ... sounds good. 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 "My heart would always be behind the wheel" __ Ronnie Milsap __ 'Prisoner Of The Highway'

My story is rather boring, comparatively. My Dad was a Chevy guy. When I was born, he and Mom owned a 1968 Impala SS. In 1976, they traded that in for a 1976 Monte Carlo. About 5 years later, they bought a 1981 Monte Carlo (now mine). The rest, as they say, is history. More, though, is here: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mcstory.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/mcstory.html 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 "Time slips away" __ Bruce Springsteen __ 'Glory Days'

One word: GORGEOUS Best part, though? That nameplate has NO connection to FWD ... WHATSOEVER. 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 "Isn't that the way they say it goes?" __ Jim Croce __ 'Operator'

*raises eyebrow sharply* Well, 1 of 2 of those is correct. Before I bought my 1979 Caprice Classic, I would've agreed with you 2,000% ... personal luxury coupe, preferably RWD. But, the big RWD sedan isn't that bad, either. So, it'd be nice to see a mid-size or large RWD sedan/coupe tandem. 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 can't take anymore" __ 3rd Eye Blind __ 'How's It Going To Be'

*raises hand* I have ... used both. Both are good, imho. Then again, I tend to switch off between products ... don't know why I do, I just do.... *shrugs* Nice score, though....lucky! 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 "A concrete fascination scraping the edge of nothing" __ White Zombie __ 'Black Sunshine'

Hey Roger, That looks good ... but, I spy a Monte Carlo behind that! 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 "It's only a matter of time" __ Mariah Carey __ 'Always Be My Baby'

That's awesome, Drew! 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 "Every hands a winner & every hands a loser" __ Kenny Rogers __ 'The Gambler'

*** I added some info to the post on the 3rd gen MC (1978, 1979, 1980) Forum: Chicago History Museum... http://www.chicagohs.org/ The 1978 MC lowrider is under the "Treasures" exhibit, listed at the bottom of this page... http://chicagohistory.org/planavisit/exhibitions CHM 1978 MC lowrider video... PIC on the CHM website... AND, I altered the 3rd gen MC (1978, 1979, 1980) Forum... http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi ...including... the default skin..., the NewsLine..., links to various MC boards/websites...: http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=mcc&action=display&thread=119 ...and added a 1979 MC commercial: http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=comm&action=display&thread=120 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 "Where do you begin?" __ Dolly Parton __ 'Starting Over Again'

Remember that feature of TVs a few years back where you could watch 2 shows at the same time with what was called "picture in picture"? Well, this is not exactly the same, but I photographed non-digital pics I took circa 1988-1997. Maybe someday I'll get 'em all scanned in and placed online somewhere.... It's funny how old pictures reveal a lot about your past that you had forgotten, in terms of people and events.... Wonder where some people are today.... COLORFUL Walt Disney World, FL, Summer 1989: Opryland Hotel, Nashville TN, Christmas 1995: Front steps of a relatives' home, Holsopple PA, Summer 1992: NATURE Western United States, 1991 (mid June to mid July) family road trip: Portland OR area, 1991 family road trip: Western United States, 1991 family road trip: National Park, northwest US, 1991 family road trip: AUTOMOTIVE Snow Storm, January 1-3, 1999, which featured highest 1-day total (18.6", 01/02/1999) and 2nd-highest multiple day total (21.6"); top car is parents' 1990 Corsica; bottom car is my former 1997: Campus of Colorado State University for National Youth Conference, 1990 ... notice the orange 1st gen MC and the white 4th gen MC: Universal Studios, 1989: 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 "I know it's crazy, but it's true" __ Christopher Cross __ 'Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)'

I've posted pics of old roads (Route 66, the Lincoln Highway, etc.) and pictures of the "road ahead" from various trips and drives. But, one type of road I had not taken pictures of until December 18, 2010, is a BRAND NEW road. I'm not talking just new concrete/pavement ... I'm talking ... brand new ... as in NO pavement had been in that spot previously. For this photo shoot, the "Stearns Road Project": http://www.stearnsroad.com/ Stearns Road was extended from IL RT 25 to Randall Rd, providing a much-needed 4-lane bridge across the Fox River between Elgin and St Charles. The only other bridge crossing the Fox River between St Charles (IL RT 64) and Elgin (US RT 20) ... is a very small 2-lane bridge that goes through the heart of South Elgin. In this pic... http://www.stearnsroad.com/Images/support/exhibit.pdf ...the yellow line between Randall and McLean is brand new road, as is the purple line between McLean and IL RT 25. The extended (brand new pavement) Stearns Road was opened to traffic December 16. I took my inaugural drive on it that Saturday, December 18, and snapped the following pictures. EAST-bound on original Stearn Rd pavement, approaching the newly-reconfigured & vastly-different intersection w/Dunham Rd & IL RT 25: EAST-bound on brand new Stearns Rd pavement, after turning right off the pavement that Stearns Rd & IL RT 25 now share for a bit: EAST-bound on brand new Stearns Rd pavement, approaching the new bridge over the Fox River: NORTH-bound, after turning off IL RT 31, on re-designed & re-paved McLean Blvd, approaching the brand new Stearns Rd intersection: WEST-bound on brand new Stearns Rd pavement, just east of the new intersection w/Randall Rd & McDonald Rd: WEST-bound on brand new Stearns Rd pavement, approaching the McLean Blvd intersection: WEST-bound on brand new Stearns Rd pavement, about to go under the IL RT 31 bridge: WEST-bound on brand new Stearns Rd bridge, looking south at the Fox River: WEST-bound on Stearns Rd/IL RT 25 shared (old) pavement, approaching the newly-reconfigured & vastly-different intersection w/Dunham Rd: NORTH-bound on IL RT 31, overlooking brand new Stearns Rd pavement: 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 "Who's going to pay attention to your dreams?" ... The Cars ... 'Drive'

And ... a few more...! 2 OF MY PARENTS' CARS ...taken ~mid-1990 = 1982 Chevette, the day my parents traded it in for a 1990 Corsica: ...taken January 2011 = 1978 Chevette: ...taken winter 1988 = 1982 Chevette & 1981 Monte Carlo, which became mine December 1999: ...taken January 2011 = 1978 Chevette & 1986 MC SS: MY AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY, DECEMBER 1993 to JANUARY 1997 ...taken Christmas 1996 = 1988 MC LS & 1979 MC: ...taken January 2011 = 1987 MC SS Aerocoupe & 1980 MC: MY AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY, JANUARY 1997 to SEPTEMBER 1997 ...taken fall 1997 = My parents' 1981 MC (became mine 2 years later) & my 1979 MC: ...taken January 2011 = 1986 MC SS & 1980 MC: MY AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY, OCTOBER 1999 to DECEMBER 1999: ...taken early November 1999 = 1976 Monte Carlo, 2000 mc, 1979 Monte Carlo: ...taken January 2011 = 1975 MC, 2000 mc, 1980 MC: 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 "How should I feel when it comes to you?" __ Social Burn __ 'Down'

It almost sounds as if Washington HAS to win this year ... to "verify" the success they've had during the regular season the last few years or so..... Guess we'll see.... These pics fit with the sports theme.... ANAHEIM (CA) STADIUM I took these during a 1991 family road trip: I don't remember what the Angels did, but the Boston Red Sox lost to the Baltimore Orioles 7-3, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St Louis Cardinals 6-4: WRIGLEY FIELD, Chicago IL I took these at the "day before" festivities of the 1990 MLB All Star Game. The game itself, the next night, was rain-shortened. 3 RIVERS STADIUM, Pittsburgh PA I believe these were taken prior to the New York Mets / Pittsburgh Pirates 08/08/1988 night game. The Pirates won, 1-0, and scenes from the rain-canceled first-ever night game at Wrigley Field were shown on the JumboTron. FENWAY PARK, Boston MA I took these (and a few other) pictures of this famed baseball venue during my August 2009 road trip. AND ... found these pictures of a birthday cake a friend and I ordered MANY years ago for my sister, who loves playing soccer: 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 "Baseball time is here again" __ Steve Goodman __ 'Go Cubs Go'

...continued... 1978 ... THUNDERBIRD ... w/DANNY DARK 1979 ... MONTE CARLO (3rd gen) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEMXAg9hlNE 1979 ... CUTLASS SUPREME http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi8nVsh2gL0 1981 ... IMPERIAL ... w/FRANK SINATRA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OV3BcbV7JUE&feature=related 1982 ... MONTE CARLO in MEXICO (4th gen) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW_5g6Un8Kw 1980s ... REGAL GRAND NATIONAL 1984 ... HORIZON http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYHQM0M35EU ...continued... ...continued... 1986 ... FLEETWOOD BROUGHAM 1989 ... TOWN CAR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRxmUBzJ0jo And, now, for 2011: NFL ... Best Fans / TV shows http://vodpod.com/watch/5521054-nfl-tv-montage-best-fans-ever-super-bowl-commercial-hd ...including: DALLAS (theme music) Brady Bunch Happy Days 90210 (original) Seinfield The Office Sopranos Seinfield Cheers Golden Girls Dukes of Hazzard American Dad Sesame Street Family Matters Alf How I met Your Mother Friends Glee Modern Family Simpsons Budweiser ... "Wild West" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utGsPnTMD9Q&feature=youtube_gdata Cars.com ... "The Reviews Are In" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRYLhkOV2so VW ... "Darth Vader" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0 Mercedes Benz ... "Welcome" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLVCjnEGrqQ 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 "Guaranteed to start" __ TG Sheppard __ 'One Owner Heart'

...continued... 1977 ... CAPRICE CLASSIC ... w/JERRY ORBACH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUPhX5_bRS8&feature=related 1977 ... MONTE CARLO (2nd gen) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bSyjQH1lGA 1977 ... EL CAMINO ... w/TOM T HALL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ia_1rs_9BE&feature=related 1978 ... EL CAMINO ... w/TOM T HALL 1978 ... NOVA CONCOURS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Nd_GGazddU&feature=related 1978 ... MALIBU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3W-vY3pL3A 1978 ... MAGNUM XE ...continued...

Amongst taking pictures, snow shoveling, and a few other things done during the "Blizzard 2011 Snow Day" I had, Wednesday, February 2, 2011, I found myself watching old car ads online. It's not like I didn't have other things to do ... it was just a cool way to spend a part of the day. I noted a bunch of my favorites; the results are the links below. At the end, I'm including a few 2011 Super Bowl commercials.... I had hoped my Dad's home-town Steelers would win, but the Green Bay Packers win includes one person that connects to the 1985 Chicago Bears, who won the 1986 Super Bowl 25 years ago ... Wayne Larrivee. Wayne was the "voice of the Bears" in that 1985 season and, 25 years later, he was the voice of the Packers for their win this year.... ENJOY! 1972 ... MONTE CARLO (1st gen) ... w/CASEY KASEM http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/classic_car_commercials_chevrolet_16.htm [or] (have to be logged in) 1973 ... CAPRICE CLASSIC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbyVWiwFymg&feature=related 1973 ... LTD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qChseeHHJik&feature=related 1973 ... GRAND PRIX 1974 ... EL DORADO ... w/ARNOLD PALMER 1976 ... MONTE CARLO (2nd gen) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LIiVnv-yq8&feature=related 1976 ... CHEVETTE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVeLuJY-ygs ...continued...

*grins* I have eclectic tastes! Holy cow. A family friend of ours is HUGE into genealogy, too. His work ... including discovering that we are related "from way back when" ... is simply awesome. When they still lived here, I spent hours one weekend reviewing and reading through his stuff. I should get started in it sometime, too ... just no time right now.... And, Drew ... yes, I know. 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 "Don't tell me that it can't be done" __ Lorrie Morgan __ 'Watch Me'

I'd be interested to see a clip of that interview ... because that kid has a CHD (congenital heart disease) ... just like me. And, apparently, the casting of him in that role was supposed to be an effort to help spread awareness. Not sure if that actually will work or not, though, since it wasn't referenced IN the commercial. *shrugs* My favorites: Cars.com ... "The Reviews Are In" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRYLhkOV2so Budweiser ... "Wild West" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utGsPnTMD9Q&feature=youtube_gdata Mercedes Benz ... "Welcome" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLVCjnEGrqQ NFL ... Best Fans / TV shows http://vodpod.com/watch/5521054-nfl-tv-montage-best-fans-ever-super-bowl-commercial-hd ...including: DALLAS theme Brady Bunch Happy Days 90210 (original) Seinfield The Office Sopranos Seinfield Cheers Golden Girls Dukes of Hazzard American Dad Sesame Street Family Matters Alf How I met Your Mother Friends Glee Modern Family Simpsons 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 "Now, how do you feel?" __ Dido __ 'Don't Think Of Me'

LOVE those signs, GMT ... now, if I could only find a Chevy one for my collection..... Here is one of my 2 promo models, a brown 1979 MC http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/collection/cortmod03_jpg.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/collection/cortmod03_jpg.html A friend painted the chrome and a few other highlights for me. I also have a maroon 1980 MC promo model. 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 "My ticker's ticking like they say it should" __ Montgomery Gentry __ 'Lucky Man'

honey nut cheerios 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 "They'd always just been there" __ Crash Test Dummies __ 'Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm'

Yes. Yes, you do. 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 should've drove all night" __ Bon Jovi __ 'Misunderstood'