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This time of year can seem to last forever with the cold temperatures, but the MLB season isn't THAT far away. Here are a couple things that might speed up the next few months + an interesting history about the NHL's Winter Classic. #1 ... BASEBALLS: Some of you may've already seen this ... but it's still cool how baseball seams are sewn: http://www.reliableplant.com/view/25724/how-baseballs-are-manufactured #2 ... VOICES: People such as Walter Cronkite, Jane Pauley and Howard Cosell are widely known to most Americans and across the globe. Hometown sportscasters, however, may or may not be as well known. Enter Pat Hughes, the radio voice of the Chicago Cubs since 1996. He has created a series to celebrate broadcasters who have brought baseball (and other sports) home to millions of die-hard fans ... "Baseball Voices": www.baseballvoices.com I HIGHLY recommend this series; WORTH the price! I have 5 of the CDs and have enjoyed each: HARRY CARAY ...St Louis Cardinals ...Oakland A's ...Chicago White Sox ...Chicago Cubs RED BARBER ...Cincinnati Reds ...Brooklyn Dodgers ...New York Yankees MILO HAMILTON ...St Louis Browns ...St Louis Cardinals ...Chicago White Sox ...Atlanta Braves ["Here's the pitch by Downing...there's a new home run champion of all time and it's Henry Aaron!"; 1974 Braves home opener] ...Pittsburgh Pirates ...Chicago Cubs ...Houston Astros MARTY BRENNAMAN ...Cincinnati Reds JACK BUCK ...St Louis Cardinals I plan to add these to my collection sometime: BOB PRINCE ...Pittsburgh Pirates BOB UECKER ...Milwaukee Brewers DAVE NIEHAUS ...Seattle Mariners HARRY KALAS ...Philadelphia Phillies While I don't know what others are in the works, I'd be interested in CDs about, among others, ...ERNIE HARWELL Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Baltimore Orioles Detroit Tigers ...VIN SCULLY Brooklyn Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers ...JON MILLER Oakland Athletics Texas Rangers Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles San Francisco Giants ...DEWAYNE STAATS Houston Astros Chicago Cubs New York Yankees Tampa Bay Rays ...JOHN ROONEY Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox St Louis Cardinals #3 ... NHL WINTER CLASSIC: The NHL has featured 4 New Year's Day games with interesting results, compared to the Stanley Cup finals. 2008 ...Pittsburgh Penguins @ Buffalo Sabres, RALPH WILSON STADIUM. ...Pittsburgh beat Buffalo. ...NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Pittsburgh (with Marian Hossa) lost to the Detroit Red Wings. 2009 ...Detroit Red Wings @ Chicago Blackhawks, WRIGLEY FIELD ...Detroit beat Chicago. ...NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Detroit (with Marian Hossa) lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins. 2010 ...Philadelphia Flyers @ Boston Bruins, FENWAY PARK ...Boston beat Philadelphia. ...NHL Stanley Cup Finals: Philadelphia lost to the Chicago Blackhawks (with Marian Hossa). 2011 ...Washington Capitals @ Pittsburgh Penguins, HEINZ FIELD ...Washington beat Pittsburgh. ...NHL Stanley Cup Finals: TBD Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * 06.2011_RT=us66+NW USA MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It won't hurt; we're just TV good guys" __ Andy & Terry Murray __ 'Tony and I'

That 70's Show Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * 07.30.2011_ColdTreatMeet MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You were only kidding yourself" __ Barbara Mandrell __ "Angel In Your Arms'

Oh my goodness, yes. It's becoming quite the common occurrence ... and I simply HATE it. Yes, HATE isn't even strong enough a word in this case. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * 04.16.2011_DwightILmeet MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "And the simple truth so very much clearer" __ Everything __ 'Hooch'

Cory, AWESOME write up ... I can just sense and see the excitement you had of being there with all of the other media outlets, etc. I'm glad you were able to go. When Drew mentioned to me that a "secret" C&G member was going, I immediately guessed you, though I had a couple other people in mind, too. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * ChitownCruiseNites_2011 MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Do I really feel the way I feel?" __ Marc Cohn __ 'Walking In Memphis'

Good article, Paul! Congrats. I've often wondered why companies don't put more thought and purpose into their websites. Some just appear to be slapped together to "get the word out as quickly as possible", without thinking about the overall usability, the conciseness, and the fast experience to the end user (the consumer). It's amazing to me how many companies overlook the SIMPLE things.... *shrugs* Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * 06.2011_RT=us66+NW USA MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I see our time has gotten stale" __ Eve 6 __ 'Inside Out'

I would LOVE to own that; just not in the budget at this time.... Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * 10.15.2011_VoloILmeet MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'm just out to find the better part of me" __ 5 For Fighting __ 'Superman'

All sorts of awesomeness right there! Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * 07.30.2011_ColdTreatMeet MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "And suddenly we're all grown up" __ Alabama __ 'Cheap Seats'

Holy cow! Cool to see you again, Ted! WELCOME BACK! Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * 05.21.2011_FrnkGrvILmeet MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Seems like it's been forever that you've been gone" __ Fort Minor __ 'Where'd You Go?'

Sadly, no. It was at a dealership and, of course, they were asking a "premium" price. I know I can get virtually the same car for less via private party. I did find out the dealership still had it, made another offer ... but ... over this past weekend, the car was stolen off the dealer's lot. *rolls eyes* Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * 04.16.2011_DwightILmeet MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "These times I've spent, I've realized" __ EMF __ 'Unbelievable'

LOVE this shot! Wish I could be there. Reminds me a little of the winter of '79 in these parts. Lots of snow, but not quite THAT much..... Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | * ChitownCruiseNites_2011 MCs.CC + CHD.models.HO.legos.RadioShows + RoadTrips.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Wouldn't that be something?" __ Finger 11 __ '1 Thing'

Cool ... thanks for updating this for me, Camino ... much appreciated!!! SWEET! Thank you for listening, cletus ... hope you enjoyed it! Downtown Elgin IL, near WRMN's studios: __THANK YOU!__ I appreciate all of you who wrote in during the live radio show, posted on Facebook & sent Emails after the broadcast. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I had a blast hosting it. Several asked "why do you have to pay?" to do this. It is a "brokered" show; WRMN sells airtime. __12/24/2010 show PLAYLIST__ 12:30p-1p CENTRAL {...WRMN's "tradio christmas" PROMO} {"...even if the whole world has forgotten, a song remembers when" (Trisha Yearwood) ..."live from WRMN's Monte Carlo Studios in down Elgin..." show OPENING} STEPHEN CURTIS CHAPMAN ... dive {"...bringing to life more of your forgotten favorites..." (Evanescence's "Bring Me To Life") SEGUE} JOHN DENVER & THE MUPPETS ... christmas is coming CHARLEY PRIDE ... let it snow {..."politically correct" WRMN Dave & Dave Show PROMO} JERRY REED ... christmas time's a coming ["She Got the Goldmine"; "East Bound & Down"; etc.] RONNIE MILSAP ... it's christmas {"...putting the wheels under your forgotten favorites..." (Restless Heart's "Wheels") SEGUE} KEITH WHITLEY ... a christmas letter HANDEL'S MESSIAH ... for unto us a child is born {"...the airwaves' nostalgic highway..." (John Mayer's "Route 66") SEGUE} MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR ... hark! the herald angels sing 1p-2p CENTRAL STATLER BROTHERS ... christmas country style ["Don't Wait On Me"...new version after lights on at Chicago's Wrigley Field] {..."why haven't i heard from you" (Reba McEntire) + "home of the Radio Shopping Show, WRMN 1410 AM Elgin" SEGUE} NAT KING COLE ... o come all ye faithful PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HANDBELLS ... o christmas tree {..."moving on up" WRMN Dave & Dave Show PROMO} JUICE NEWTON ... christmas needs love to be christmas ["Queen Of Hearts"; "The Sweetest Thing"; etc.] HARRY BELAFONTE ... mary's boy child {"...hits from summer and other seasons" (Bryan Adams' "Summer of '69") SEGUE} WILD ROSE ... star of bethlehem ANNE MURRAY ... go tell it on the mountain ["A Little Good News; etc.] {"...laughter and good songs" (Rascall Flatt's "Life Is A Highway") SEGUE} VONDA SHEPARD ... this christmas [FOX TV's "Ally McBeal"] OAK RIDGE BOYS ... the most inconvenient christmas [REQUESTED BY JEN M, Manheim PA] {"...offers a wide variety of forgotten favorites" (George Jones' "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes") SEGUE} DEAN MARTIN ... baby, it's cold outside [REQUESTED BY DAVE W, of WRMN's "Dave & Dave Show"] GATLINS ... little drummer boy ["All The Gold In CA"; etc.] {"...wide variety of songs, country and otherwise" (Rod Stewart's "Broken Arrow") SEGUE} JIMMY DEAN ... it came upon a midnight clear ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS ... all i want for christmas (is my 2 front teeth) {"...you shouldn't have to wait for your favorites, country and otherwise" (Statler Brothers' "Don't Wait On Me") SEGUE} MERLE HAGGARD ... goin' home for christmas ["If We Make It Through December"; etc.] BING CROSBY ... it's beginning to look a lot like christmas {"...Diving into more of your favorite hits ... country & otherwise..." (Stephen Curtis Chapman's "Dive") SEGUE} MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER ... deck the halls 2p-3p CENTRAL {..."a song remembers when" OPENING} JOHN DENVER & THE MUPPETS ... 12 days of christmas [REQUESTED BY DEREK & JANIE A, Clinton IL] {..."Wheels" SEGUE} LOUISE MANDRELL & RC BANNON ... christmas is just a song for us this year SYLVIA ... reflections ["Nobody"; etc.] {..."rt 66" SEGUE} DEBORAH ALLEN ... rockin' little christmas ["Baby I Lied"; etc.] TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA ... christmas eve/sarajevo {...WRMN's "Tradio" Christmas PROMO} GEORGE STRAIT ... when it's christmastime in texas FRANKIE VALLI & THE 4 SEASONS ... i saw mommy kissing santa claus {..."summer" SEGUE} THE McCARTERS ... a baby just like you LACY J DALTON ... silver bells ["Black Coffee"; etc.] {..."broken arrow" SEGUE} PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HANDBELLS ... carol of the bells COLLIN RAYE ... what if jesus came back like that? [debuted on the country charts 11/25/1995] {..."useless information" + "good holiday music" WRMN Dave & Dave Show PROMO} KENNY ROGERS ... christmas is my favorite time of year ["The Gambler"; etc.] ELVIS PRESLEY ... blue christmas [REQUESTED BY JULIANNE, cousin, CA] {..."politically correct" D&D PROMO} TANYA TUCKER ... what child is this? ["What's Your Mama's Name?"; "Lizzie & The Rainman"; "San Antonio Stroll"; etc.] 3p-4p CENTRAL JANE KRAKOWSKI ... run rudolph run [FOX TV's "Ally McBeal"] {..."Life is a Highway" SEGUE} JOHNNY CASH ... i heard the bells on christmas day ["Ring Of Fire"; "One Piece At A Time"; etc.] BURL IVES ... holly jolly christmas [REQUESTED BY ANN G, McHenry IL] {..."Fill Shoes" SEGUE} GENE AUTRY ... here comes santa claus JOHN DENVER & THE MUPPETS ... little saint nick {..."Don't Wait" SEGUE} ALABAMA ... christmas in dixie DOLLY PARTON ... hard candy christmas [REQUESTED BY ROSIE C, Royal Oak MI] {..."Bring To Life" SEGUE} THE JUDDS ... who is this babe COMMODORES ... do you hear what i hear? [REQUESTED BY TAMMY W, Wabash IN] {..."Dive" SEGUE} AIR SUPPLY ... winter wonderland THE CHIPMUNKS ... the chipmunk song {..."useless info" D&D PROMO} THURL RAVENSCROFT ... you're a mean one, mr grinch BOBBY HELMS ... jingle bell rock {..."rt 66" SEGUE} JOSE FELICIANO ... feliz navidad WILLIE NELSON ... pretty paper ["On The Road Again"; etc.] {..."Wheels" SEGUE} PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA HANDBELLS ... here we come a wassailing 4p-5p CENTRAL GARTH BROOKS ... silent night [REQUESTED BY CATHY & STEVE W, Sandwich IL, in memory of their son JASON; also dedication to others] {..."Fill Shoes" SEGUE} ED BRUCE ... christmas started with a child ANNE MURRAY ... sweet little jesus boy [REQUESTED BY BETTY, Plato Center IL] {..."Life is a Highway" SEGUE} JOHN BERRY ... o come, o come emmanuel BRENDA LEE ... rockin' around the christmas tree {..."Why Haven't I Heard From You?" SEGUE} SUZY BOGGUSS ... i'll be home for christmas THE HARRY SIMEONE CHORALE ... little drummer boy {..."Dive in" SEGUE} JOHN DENVER & THE MUPPETS ... we wish you a merry christmas BARRY GORDON ... nuttin' for christmas {..."rt 66" SEGUE} GENE AUTRY ... frosty the snowman ELMO'n'PATSY ... grandma got run over by a reindeer {..."Summer" SEGUE} MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER ... we 3 kings JOHN DENVER & THE MUPPETS ... the christmas wish {..."Wheels" SEGUE} {..."WRMN Tradio" PROMO} {..."Don't Wait" SEGUE} THE JACKSON 5 ... up on the housetop DON McLEAN ... rudolph the red-nosed reindeer [FOR MY NEPHEW] {...misc SEGUES} VONDA SHEPARD ... what are you doing new year's eve? __12/24/2010 show COMMENTS & SHOUT OUTS__ People tuned in from all over, including Elgin IL, across the United States (New York to California) and AUSTRALIA! JOHN H (N M C O A) ... Greensburg PA: "If you haven't had a chance in the past to listen to Cort's show....... try it! He does a great job with a great mix of music. It is a shame that he needs to pay them to get on the air." LYNN G (2nd grade Washington elementary school) ... Elgin IL: "Great to hear your voice again this year." DENNIS & KAY C (N M C O A) ... Kenosha WI: "We are again enjoying your Christmas music show this year." JAKE G (FGMCC) ... Graham WA: "Your friend Kelly was in Jefferson TX. That is 11 miles from where I grew up. Small world. You are pretty good at this radio thing, why not full-time?" JOY J (sister) ... IL: " 'Mommy, Uncle Cort!' says your nephew! " KATHRYN S (Route 66) ... SYDNEY AUSTRALIA: "Just woke up - its 8am here on the 25th so MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!" LAUREL K (Route 66) ... Afton/Tulsa OK: "Lots of great Christmas music, some of which I haven't heard for many years. I think you're a fantastic DJ." MIKE B (Elgin City League softball) ... IL: "Sounds awesome! Getting me in the spirit! We gotta get you a full time gig." TIFFANY V (college) ... Milwaukee WI: "Good to hear your voice again---and on the radio! Woo-hoo! Great show Cort! Thanks for getting me in the holiday spirit!" DON & PHYLLIS MICHAELSEN (former Elginites) ... Forest City OH: "You are a great DJ. We love the oldies you are playing! Keep it up!" BETTY R ... Plato Center IL: "I am so enjoying your broadcast." CHRIS D (Route 66) ... Kingman AZ: "Awesome show! So many cool tunes new to me!" CHRIS M (CHD) ... WA: "We are enjoying the music." DAVE W (NYMCC) ... western NY: "I got it on and will be playing it while I get things ready for my family to come here tonight." JEANNE D ... W Dundee IL: "Thanks especially for the Chipmunks and for What Are You Doing New Year's. Two holiday favorites I hadn't heard yet this year." JOHN & DEE H (MCSS) ... Uncasville CT: "You sound great! Wow, I heard you mention Derek and Janie! What a cool present!" KELLY & JANA H (ECML) ... Terrell TX: "Great show my friend!" MICHELLE S (high school) ... Elgin IL: "You are doing an awesome job! We just opened gifts with our family to your show and now listening in the car on the way to another family party. Thanks!" PAT B ... Speedway IN: "Merry Christmas from all your friends on the American Road forum!" ROBERT P (college professor) ... Fort Wayne/N Manchester IN: "Got to hear a bit of your show today--great job! Enjoyed very much just hearing your voice again!" HARRY ... Rochester NH: "Can't wait to listen next year!!!" ABBEY C (MC mailing list) ... Fort Hood TX ANN G ... McHenry IL ASHLEY M (Cheers&Gears) ... Anderson SC BRENDA M (cousin) ... Carpentersville IL CHIP K (Cheers&Gears) ... New Baltimore MI CHO CHO M (co-worker) ... IL CRYSTAL B (co-worker) ... Schaumburg IL DAVE W ... IL (WRMN's "Dave & Dave Show", Monday nights, 6p-7p CENTRAL) DENNY G ... Cincinnati OH DEREK & JANIE A (FGMCC / 2nd gen Yahoo / MCSS / IL MCs / etc.) ... Clinton IL FRANK O (MCSS / N M C O A) ... Dunstable MA HOLLY H (co-worker) ... Elgin IL JEN M (cousin) ... Manheim PA JOE L (Route 66) ... Nashville TN JULIANNE (cousin) & AUNT SALLY & others ... Atascadero CA JUSTIN & KATRINA I (ACHA) ... Arlington VA KEN & LIZ K (MCSS) ... Tallahassee FL KEVIN L (MCSS) ... Pine Beach NJ MARC K ... Washington PA MICHAEL B (MCML) ... Oklahoma City OK PHYLLIS T ... Elgin IL RANDY & TAMI W (MCSS) ... Shelbina MO ROSIE C (MI MCs) ... Royal Oak MI SCOTT B ... Shelby Township MI STEVE & CATHY S (CHD) ... Sandwich IL STEVE & MISSY (ChevyTalk) ... near Youngstown OH/PA line TAMMY W (college) ... Wabash IN __PRIOR RADIO SHOW PLAYLISTS__ 04/2006: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/radioshows/200604.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/radioshows/200604.html 04/2007: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/radioshows/200704.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/radioshows/200704.html 01/2008: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/radioshows/200801.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/radioshows/200801.html 12/2009: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/radioshows/200912.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/radioshows/200912.html 03/2010: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/radioshows/201003.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/radioshows/201003.html MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY NEW YEAR! 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 "Welcoming in the new year" ... Vonda Shepard ... 'What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?'

Who ... me? I don't drive ENOUGH............lol. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | *** 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM RE-LAUNCH > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** "Maybe next year I'll give it to someone...special" ... WHAM! ... 'Last Christmas'

I am forever doomed, too, as I want to add a number of vehicles to my family yet. ALMOST pulled the trigger on a sweet '89 Caprice Classic, but haven't ... at least ... not yet. *sighs* I'm ALWAYS looking for cars for sale ... not sure why. But, I am. I don't think it is that much of a problem, though...LOL! 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 "When we stand together, it's our finest hour" ... The Judds ... 'Love Can Build A Bridge'

Can't someone send some of that snow my way, please? Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | *** 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM RE-LAUNCH > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** "I shiver when I see the falling snow" ... Merle Haggard ... 'If We Make It Through December'

dead Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | *** 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM RE-LAUNCH > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** "Remember that fat boy, bring that kid, if you want to see New Year's Eve" ... Mona Abboud, native/resident of Sleepy Hollow IL ... 'The Pretty Little Dolly'

Just another reason why I hate the idea of a newer car in my garage. I'm paying $4,080 a year for FULL coverage on SIX cars. And, actually, it's less than that since 5 of them are on comprehensive only for ~5-6 months................. 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 "It's different now" ... Conway Twitty ... 'Goodbye Time'

*** I will pay WRMN so I can host "CD Showcase...Holiday Edition" Christmas Eve again this year! The radio show is 12/24/2010 during these US time zones: eastern = 1p-5p CENTRAL = noon-4p mountain = 11a-3p pacific = 10a-2p LISTEN LIVE via... ...radio: 1410 AM, Elgin IL ...online: http://www.wrmn1410.com/ (click "listen live!" at the top right-hand corner) EMAIL me before/during/after: wrmnshowcase @ aol.com Want to SPONSOR a portion of the program? Please contact me at the above EMAIL for details. COMMENTS FROM THE CHRISTMAS EVE 2009 RADIO BROADCAST: Joey R (Chevy_Crazy), ChevyTalk: "Listening live to your show in Newfoundland." Mrs. Glaser: "This is your former Washington [elementary] School teacher. It's great to hear your voice." Dennis (taught by my grandfather, Virgil W), Edmond OK: "Way to go Cort; thought I would drop in and say hello from me and all your friends along Route 66.... ... I liked your 'small world' vignette." Kay & Dennis C, NMCOA: "We are really enjoying the music." Ann, McHenry IL: "Playing some good songs........a good mix!" Lorraine, IL: "You sound so good on radio! Glad I got to hear you again." Dave (twomanymontes), NY: "This is great! Now we just need to figure out how to get you a full time gig!" Bill, RacingOne: "Thanks for the show Cort, nothing better to do on Christmas Eve then to listen to some great Christmas music while getting ready for Christmas!!!" Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | *** 3rd GEN MC (1978,1979,1980) FORUM RE-LAUNCH > http://thirdgenmontes.proboards.com/index.cgi *** "He came to town on a cold dark night" ... Collin Raye ... 'What If Jesus Came Back Like That?'

QUERY: What milestones did your car(s) reach in 2010? For the 2nd straight year ... just the 2nd time since I've owned all 5 Monte Carlos ... I drove EACH of them ~1,000 miles, over half of that in September, October & November! To the statistics and pictures.... _1979 CC_ MILEAGE: 12/15/2009 ... 134,505 11/28/2010 ... 143,853 MILES DRIVEN: 12/15/09 - 11/28/10 = 9,348 since I purchased (2009) = 9,348 _1972 MC_ MILEAGE: 11/28/2008 ... 144,986 11/22/2009 ... 146,054 11/28/2010 ... 147,123 MILES DRIVEN: 12/11/04 - 11/19/05 = 563 11/19/05 - 11/24/06 = 497 11/24/06 - 11/18/07 = 489 11/18/07 - 11/28/08 = 957 11/28/08 - 11/22/09 = 1,068 11/22/09 - 11/28/10 = 1,069 since I purchased (2002) = 11,131 _1976 MC_ MILEAGE: 11/28/2008 ... 60,140 11/22/2009 ... 61,215 11/28/2010 ... 62,260 MILES DRIVEN: 12/11/04 - 11/19/05 = 624 11/19/05 - 11/24/06 = 527 11/24/06 - 11/18/07 = 506 11/18/07 - 11/28/08 = 930 11/28/08 - 11/22/09 = 1,075 11/22/09 - 11/28/10 = 1,045 since I purchased (1998) = 19,758 _1979 MC_ MILEAGE: 11/28/2008 ... 143,261 11/22/2009 ... 144,333 11/28/2010 ... 145,383 MILES DRIVEN: 12/11/04 - 11/19/05 = 586 11/19/05 - 11/24/06 = 500 11/24/06 - 11/18/07 = 483 11/18/07 - 11/28/08 = 959 11/28/08 - 11/22/09 = 1.072 11/22/09 - 11/28/10 = 1,050 since I purchased (1992) = 39,321 (30,065 on the engine installed September 1996) _1981 MC_ MILEAGE: 11/28/2008 ... 191,486 11/22/2009 ... 192,574 11/28/2010 ... 193,637 MILES DRIVEN: 12/11/04 - 11/19/05 = 645 11/19/05 - 11/24/06 = 476 11/24/06 - 11/18/07 = 482 11/18/07 - 11/28/08 = 944 11/28/08 - 11/22/09 = 1,088 11/22/09 - 11/28/10 = 1,063 since I purchased (1999) = 10,824 _1987 MC_ MILEAGE: 11/28/2008 ... 163,980 11/22/2009 ... 172,900 11/28/2010 ... 174,124 MILES DRIVEN: 12/11/04 - 11/19/05 = 8,739 11/19/05 - 11/24/06 = 8,831 11/24/06 - 11/18/07 = 9,510 11/18/07 - 11/28/08 = 9,780 11/28/08 - 11/22/09 = 8,920 11/22/09 - 11/28/10 = 1,224 since I purchased (2003) = 68,404 The last time I gassed up all 6 cars on the same day was in November. The results were typical.... 1979 CC ...195.1 miles ...12.379 gallons ~15.76 mpg 1972 MC ...196.8 miles ...12.505 gallons ~15.74 mpg 1976 MC ...192.7 miles ...11.376 gallons ~16.94 mpg 1979 MC ...193.5 miles ...10.287 gallons ~18.81 mpg 1981 MC ...194.8 miles ...9.268 gallons ~21.02 mpg 1987 MC ...162.2 miles ...9.050 gallons ~17.92 mpg Taken mid-summer 2010... ...1979 CC, 1972 MC, 1976 MC: ...1979 MC, 1981 MC, 1987 MC: Taken winter 2010... ...1980sCC, 1970 MC, 1975 MC: ...1980 MC, 1986 MCSS, 1987 MC SS Aerocoupe: Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | ** RadioShow.CDshowcase.HOLIDAY | Friday | 12.24.2010 | noon-4p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com ** "Maybe I'll drive so far they'll all lose track" ... Dolly Parton ... 'Hard Candy Christmas'

*grins* Thanks, Dave! *sighs* Yes, I know.... But, they're in storage for the winter now..... I know the Intrepid has models of it ... I've seen 'em. Not sure about your others, though.... LOL! Hope you find that model Vette! Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | ** RadioShow.CDshowcase.HOLIDAY | Friday | 12.24.2010 | noon-4p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com ** ..."Another year comes to a close" ... Sylvia ... 'Reflections'

unanimous Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | ** RadioShow.CDshowcase.HOLIDAY | Friday | 12.24.2010 | noon-4p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com ** "He came to town on a cold dark night" ... Collin Raye ... 'What If Jesus Came Back Like That?'

I get this. I had a car like that ... sadly, it was my former "Silver Bullet" 1988 Monte Carlo LS ... the one that acted as if it was a 1995 Lumina Coupe. In some ways, I wish I had it back ... but I was so glad to see it go ... nickeling and diming me every which way ... and it would suddenly decide to stop working when I needed it the most. *shrugs* I get this, too. Lately, I've been wondering myself why I bought the '79 CC. I enjoy driving it ... especially the fact that people GET OUT OF MY WAY and do NOT fight me for lanes during the work commute. BUT, it would be nice to have a slightly newer car for daily ... which is why i almost bought an '89 CC, but the asking price was WAY too much, imho. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | ** RadioShow.CDshowcase.HOLIDAY | Friday | 12.24.2010 | noon-4p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com ** "May your days be merry and bright" ... Irving Berlin/Bing Crosby ... 'White Christmas'

Oh, really? Hmmm....if my winter beater gets hit, particularly by a FWD car, someone is going to be very sorry they met me that way. Doesn't fit all of your criteria, but I'd go with another '79 CC or an '89 CC. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | ** RadioShow.CDshowcase.HOLIDAY | Friday | 12.24.2010 | noon-4p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com ** "Yuletide carols being sung by a choir" ... Nat King Cole ... 'The Christmas Song'

Irony rocks. That ... and ignoring people completely..... But ... it's OK for certain companies to regurgitate arguments and misleading statements. ...or simply ignored. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | ** RadioShow.CDshowcase.HOLIDAY | Friday | 12.24.2010 | noon-4p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com ** "Maybe I'll drive so far they'll all lose track" ... Dolly Parton ... 'Hard Candy Christmas'

Oh my goodness yes. In some ways, that was painful to watch.... Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | ** RadioShow.CDshowcase.HOLIDAY | Friday | 12.24.2010 | noon-4p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com ** "It's the right time to rock the night away" ... Bobby Helms ... 'Jingle Bell Rock'

*grins* Me, too! Some friends of ours used to have a gold-colored one of those. Took me a day to clean it...lol. They don't have that car anymore, but now they live in TN and have a '79 Caddy and a couple Packards. Cort | 37.m.IL.pigValve.pacemaker | 5 Monte Carlos + 1 Caprice Classic | ** RadioShow.CDshowcase.HOLIDAY | Friday | 12.24.2010 | noon-4p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com ** "No store bought gifts to open, but there'll be Christmas just the same" ... Kenny Rogers ... 'Kentucky Homemade Christmas'