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*** Will you join us?! ___SCHEDULE INFO___ This IS a FAMILY event, RAIN OR SHINE. While it would be wonderful to have everyone here the entire day (like people stay for established weekend shows/cruises), this is not always possible. Thus, the gathering is "scheduled" so people can come and go. As you plan for this gathering, if you wish to do the "Drive!", please arrive before 11a; we'll be back ~12:30p. If you arrive at Steak'n'Shake between 11a and 12:30p, please stay a while! The gathering starts at 10:30a ... and lasts until 9p or later, if people choose to stay and attend a local car cruise. WHEN YOU ARRIVE, PLEASE SEE ME! I will give you Steak'n'Shake coupons and make sure I have you noted on the attendee list! ___FACEBOOK LIVE!___ I created an "Event" for this on Facebook. If you are a Facebooker, check it out and join/attend. ___DRIVE ROUTE___ The "Drive!" begins at 11a and lasts ~1.5 hours; the route is ~50 miles long. From the Steak'n'Shake parking lot, turn RIGHT (south) onto RANDALL RD Turn RIGHT (west) onto BOWES RD Turn LEFT (south) onto CORRON RD Turn RIGHT (west) onto SILVER GLEN RD Turn RIGHT (northwest) onto BURLINGTON RD [Cross IL ROUTE 47; continue on BURLINGTON RD] Turn LEFT (west) onto PLANK RD Turn RIGHT (north) onto MOOSE RANGE RD Turn RIGHT (east) onto COUNTY LINE RD Turn LEFT (north) onto WALKER RD [Cross IL ROUTE 72; continue on WALKER RD] Turn RIGHT (east) onto MELMS RD Turn LEFT (north) onto HARMONY RD Turn RIGHT (east) onto BIG TIMBER RD Turn RIGHT (east) onto US ROUTE 20: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_20 Traveling east along US ROUTE 20 includes a BRIEF stretch of road (~ 0.5 mile) that combines 3 routes ... US RT 20 / IL RT 72 / IL RT 47 ... so be sure to follow the signs for US ROUTE 20 EAST Exit RIGHT (south) onto RANDALL RD Return to Steak'n'Shake Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrekRT=Aug2010 * MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I think I've handled more than any man can take" ... Carlos Santana ... 'Why Don't You And I?'

Whether the road is "less traveled" or "heavily traveled", looking ahead is fun ... most of the time. These are a few "road shots" I've taken; since I'm sharing different ones with different groups/boards, I may add more later.... Anyone else have shots of "the road ahead"? Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "This is just a stop, on the way to where I'm going" ... Carrie Underwood ... 'Temporary Home'

To the best of my knowledge, Hot Wheels is the only model manufacturer that has all but one Monte Carlo generation depicted in some way, shape or form ... and I now have at least one of each generation! Pics are not the best, though.... 1st Gen (1970)... 2nd gen (1973-5)... 3rd gen (1980)... 4th gen (1987)... Next generation (Intimidator Concept, 1999 ... for 2000+ models)... Group... Other models, MC and otherwise, are here: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/collection/collection.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/collection/collection.html MC posters/brochures are here: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/posters/posters.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/posters/posters.html Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "That's the price that we all pay" ... New Order ... 'True Faith'

PNC Park Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrekRT=Aug2010 * MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It almost seems like yesterday" ... Kenny Rogers ... '20 Years Ago'

I agree. Plus ... for me, anyway ... many of the ones out now are just ... well, boring. I always thought of the emblems as adding character to the models.... *shrugs* Balthazar ... cool Skylark emblem! Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I hope you remember me" ... Our Lady Peace ... 'Somewhere Out There'

Yep, definitely counts! I have a few of those myself, though no pics right now...lol. Cool pics, RJ! 3 more: I may share more later.... Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Not sure if I shoulda put it in writing" ... Chely Wright ... 'Single White Female'

*chuckles* Nice job, WK ... glad you put 'em in the form of a question. Some haven't ... thus: *** Ahem! This is JEOPARDY!. Your answers should be "in the form of a question". *** Since the first topic is worth only 7 points, the answer to "66 STOCK CAR" is below. I will deem points accordingly. In the meantime, I'll wait to post the rest of the correct replies to give people a chance to CHANGE responses to be "in the form of a question." This also gives others a chance to POST guesses to all but the first topic. CHANGE or POST your replies to "HISTORY LESSON", "TALL TAIL", "NAMEPLATE PLACEMENT", "EMBLEM ETIQUETTE", "MILESTONE MARKER", "GENERAL LEE KNIGHT" and "RED, WHITE & GREEN". ANSWER: 66 STOCK CAR = 07 POINTS What is the 6th generation? Remaining correct responses coming next time.... Then, I'll tally the points and post the totals during my following visit. POSSIBLE prizes, paid for by me 1-year National MC Owners Association membership 1-year First Generation MC Club membership 1-time donation to group/board of your choice 1-meal (lunch) @ Steak'n'Shake during the 07/24/2010 MidSummer Chitown Gathering/Meet #3, Elgin IL Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrekRT=Aug2010 * MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Who do you think you're talkin' to?" ... Lee Roy Parnell ... 'What Kind Of Fool Do You Think I Am?'

Dave, That about sums it up, yes. Amen. I still can't believe it.... *sighs* Some things in life just do not make sense..... Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * 07/24/2010=ChitownMeet #3 * MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Your chance has come and gone" ... JoJo ... 'Too Little Too Late'

Camino, Sorry you are having to experience this.... Thoughts/prayers coming your way, of course. GOOD LUCK. Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "See what else your old heart can take" ... Rosanne Cash ... '7 Year Ache'

I've taken it ... more times than I care to admit. BUT ... it is good stuff ... and certainly eases the pain. Though, for me, it knocked me out ... and I slept a lot, though that was probably a good thing. *pauses* Course, I prefer morphine . lol Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Everything is so messed up" ... Puddle of Mud ... 'Blurry'

9/11 Challenger Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "So much more aware" ... Linkin Park ... 'Numb'

Pittsburgh Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "A smile can hide all the pain" ... Glen Campbell ... 'Rhinestone Cowboy'

Cool pics, Sixty8! Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I think it's about time you should know" ... Trick Pony ... 'Just What I Do'

I'm eager to see what this new one looks like, since they've already did one ... in "stocker" form: Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "This is not where you belong" ... Restless Heart ... 'Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong or Right)?'

Sixty8!!!!!! Cool to see you back, bud! I'll be out your way in August. If you're around, would be great to meet up with ya. Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrekRT=Aug2010 * MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's just a matter of time" ... TG Sheppard ... 'Somewhere Down The Line'

Hmmm... Mid-1990s Cadillac Eldorado ... almost bought one for my winter beater. Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I've had enough" ... REO Speedwagon ... 'Time For Me To Fly'

Amen! Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Believe half of what you see" ... Marvin Gaye ... 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine'

Hmmm...for 1973 ... the Monte Carlo ... Motor Trend's Car Of The Year. Coincidence? Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I never meant to leave you alone" ... Michael Martin Murphy ... 'Don't Count The Rainy Days'

I wouldn't agree with this completely. Travel along Route 66, the Lincoln Highway, or any other "iconic" road ... and you'll see plenty of pride, upkeep and the preservation of the past, glorious and otherwise. Cort | 36.m.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice | models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows | RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's coming down to nothing more than apathy" ... The Fray ... 'Over My Head'

I'm "angered/frustrated/saddened by domestic violence" is what I posted as a status on Facebook a day or so after I was told by a good friend of mine that another friend had been killed by her husband. I've known Amy for ~12 years. She had a heart of gold, and the world has lost a wonderful person. This is yet another "senseless act" ... and, to me, another reminder of how fragile life is, how much we need to "stick together", and how much violence doesn't particularly solve anything, but just adds more pain to the situation.... http://www.indystar.com/article/20100325/NEWS02/3250494/Two-die-after-Grant-Co.-standoff Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * NoreastrTrek.Aug2010 * MCs.Caprice|models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows|RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I don't want to take this life for granted" ... Keith Urban ... 'Somebody Like You'

I like it when cars have individual model emblems, not just emblems for the make. About the only "corporate" emblem I like is the first emblem pictured. All of these pics are crops from pictures I've taken.... Anyone else prefer individual model emblems and/or take pics of emblems? Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice|models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows|RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Never compromise what's right" ... Aaron Tippin ... 'You've Got To Stand For Something (Or You'll Fall For Anything)'

Some of you may remember that a while ago, for a few years in a row, I created different trivia games ... and awarded prizes. This time around ... 6 Jeopardy!-style questions (1 for each Monte Carlo generation: 1970-1972, 1973-1977, 1978-1980, 1981-1988, 1995-99, 2000-07) and 2 bonus "TV cars" opportunities. Prizes? To Be Announced. Post your replies here; I'll keep track of the scores and post the correct responses (in the form of a question!).... 66 STOCK CAR = 07 POINTS The car pictured below is at the Route 66 Hotel and Conference Center along US Route 66 in Springfield IL and is considered to be this generation Monte Carlo. HISTORY LESSON = 70 POINTS In the mid-1990s, the Impala name was resurrected for a sporty version of the Caprice, which was still rear-wheel drive. In 1995, the Monte Carlo name was resurrected for the coupe version of the front-wheel drive Lumina coupe/sedan, which had replaced the Celebrity ~5 years earlier. At that time (late 1980s/early 1990s), all of Monte Carlo's cousin nameplates (Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix) continued on front-wheel drive cars, while the Monte Carlo name disappeared. The re-designed 1995 Lumina sedan was the second generation Lumina (the third generation becoming the new, front-wheel drive Impala), while the re-designed 1995 coupe is considered to be this generation Monte Carlo. TALL TAIL = 73 POINTS The taillight pictured below is from this Monte Carlo generation. NAMEPLATE PLACEMENT = 78 POINTS The only year of the 2nd generation Monte Carlos that the nameplate on the front of the car is on the grill chrome, not the body panel/header. EMBLEM ETIQUETTE = 81 POINTS The hood ornament emblem pictured below is from this Monte Carlo generation. MILESTONE MARKER = 95 POINTS The 70 millionth Chevrolet produced was a 1970 Monte Carlo on this date. GENERAL LEE KNIGHT, BONUS = 88 POINTS January 21, 1983, television's "car night", saw Coy and Vance Duke helping Boss Hogg in the "Ding, Dong, the Boss Is Dead" episode of CBS' Dukes Of Hazzard. Meanwhile, that same night, the "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" episode of NBC's Knight Rider featured Michael and KITT (a modified Pontiac) entering the Alternative 2000, a cross country race for cars running on alternative fuel, to find the saboteur. One of the race cars is an orange Dodge Charger, driven by a pair of relatives similar to the Duke boys, complete with a Dixie flag on their uniforms. Their Charger was powered by this fuel source. RED, WHITE & GREEN, BONUS = 77 POINTS ABC's "Starsky & Hutch" featured 1974-1976 Ford Torinos (body style between those years mainly unchanged), supplied by Ford Motor Company's Studio-TV Car Loan Program for Spelling-Goldberg. But, William Blinn, the show's creator, originally wanted this car, because he fondly remembered a green and white one that he owned. Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker * 07/24/2010 = Chitown #3 * MCs.Caprice|models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows|RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "When you reach the bottom, it's now or never" ... O-Town ... 'All Or Nothing'

I'm intrigued by "sign shots"; signs direct you to somewhere, tell a story, or just capture your attention. The following are a few "signs shots" I've taken. Since I'm sharing different ones with other boards, I may add more here later.... Anyone else fascinated by signs or take "sign shots"? Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice|models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows|RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Are we too blind to see?" ... Elvis Presley ... 'In The Ghetto'

Thanks, RJ! I usually do . Sounds good, Dave ... would be great to finally meet you. I've met up with a few different C&Gers over the years in MI, so maybe they'll join us this time around, too? http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/200808/001-08rt_mi_lunch1_jpg.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/200808/001-08rt_mi_lunch1_jpg.html (and) http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/200808/002-08rt_mi_lunch2_jpg.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/roadtrips/200808/002-08rt_mi_lunch2_jpg.html DUDE! Athol looks to be less than 2 hours from Boston ... I could easily make that trek when I'm in the area. Would be great to meet you ... think 68 would be around, too? Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice|models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows|RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "All that it takes is some time" ... OAR ... 'Shattered'

fall Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker MCs.Caprice|models.HO.legos.CHD.RadioShows|RTs.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Stones thrown in anger hold twice the hurt" ... Richard Marx ... 'Chains Around My Heart'