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True. So, why not go ahead and order a Camaro ... and then keep seeing if any become available that meets most (if not all) of her criteria? Either way ... sure has been interesting to watch this unfold. Looking forward to the "Camaro ordered" or "Camaro purchased" report . Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...radio show, Dec 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Maybe I'll drive so far they'll all lose track" ... Dolly Parton ... 'Hard Candy Christmas'

chicken Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...radio show, Dec 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's a pudding made of figs ... and bacon" ... Gonzo to Miss Piggy/John Denver and Muppets ... 'We Wish You A Merry Christmas'

Oh my ... yes. Let's see...for me: a co-worker, short and petite, but all the right curves a couple nurses at my cardiologists office; too bad my checkups are only every 6 months.... a mother of one of the CHD kids I know ... oh my Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...radio show, Dec 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Will I be merry or will I be blue?" ... Deborah Allen ... 'Rockin' Little Christmas'

If you want to meet up this weekend (November 27-29) while I'm in southern IL, Big Sandy/Jackson TN, Birmingham AL, or Nashville TN (plans and approximate times noted below), please call me. My cell ph# is: 847- 337- 9897 I will be driving the SAME maroon 2009 Dodge Charger SXT that I rented for my Route 66 journey ~2 months ago!!! Friday, 11/27/09 ~4a to 4p ... travel IL to Big Sandy TN via IL RT 47 S, SR 24 E, I-57 S, I-24 E ... with possible detour to places along Route 66 ~4p-6p ... dinner, Big Sandy TN, with friends who used to live in Elgin ~6p-8p ... travel Big Sandy TN to Jackson TN via SR 641 S, I-40 W ~8p ... overnight in Jackson TN, with Richard and Dotie Saturday, 11/28/09 ~8a-1p ... travel Jackson TN to Birmingham AL via I-40 E, I-65 S ~1p-3p ... lunch, Birmingham AL, with Brandon and Samantha (also a visit to see their newborn!) ~3p-6p ... travel Birmingham AL to Nashville TN via I-65 N ~6p-8:30p ... dinner, with friends in the area ~8:30p ... overnight in Nashville TN, with Kevin, Lori and family Sunday, 11/29/09 ~7a-5p ... travel Nashville TN to home via I-24 W, I-57 N, IL RT 47 N ... with possible detour to places along Route 66 CDshowcase | SATURDAYS | December 12 & 19 | 5p-10p.CENTRAL = www.WRMN1410.com WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'm about to put the hammer down" ... CW McCall ... 'Convoy'

Yikes, Drew ... very sorry for your loss. Thoughts/prayers en route. As for what I'm thankful for... ...my nephew. ...my family. ...my friends. ...the ability to travel. etc.... "A special kind of sunshine in a smile" ... Oak Ridge Boys ... 'Thank God For Kids' HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!! Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort CDshowcase.Holiday | Xmas Eve.Thu.Dec 24 | starting, NOON.central = www.WRMN1410.com

WOW!!!!!! Awesome car ... and sweet color, too. Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...drive south, Nov 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Nothing could be finer" ... Girls Next Door ... 'Slow Boat To China'

style Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...drive south, Nov 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Just an everyday distraction" ... Ronnie Milsap ... 'Button Off My Shirt'

These are some of my upcoming road trips, in case anyone is interested in meeting up while I'm "on the road again". If so, please let me know! ** DRIVE SOUTH, NOVEMBER 2009 ** After enjoying Thanksgiving with family here, I will head south, Friday-Sunday, November 27-29. FRI, 11/27/09 ...travel IL to Big Sandy TN via IL RT 47 S, SR 24 E, I-57 S, I-24 E ... with possible detour to places along Route 66 ...dinner, Big Sandy TN, with friends who used to live in Elgin ...travel Big Sandy TN to Jackson TN via SR 641 S, I-40 W ...overnight in Jackson TN, with Richard and Dotie SAT, 11/28/09 ...travel Jackson TN to Birmingham AL via I-40 E, I-65 S ...lunch, Birmingham AL, with Brandon and Samantha (also a visit to see their newborn!) ...travel Birmingham AL to Nashville TN via I-65 N ...overnight in Nashville TN, with Kevin, Lori and family SUN, 11/29/09 ...travel Nashville TN to home via I-24 W, I-57 N, IL RT 47 N ... with possible detour to places along Route 66 ** 2010 ROAD TRIP ** I will head to the northeastern US, notably New York, Boston, etc. TENTATIVE plans are for the drive to be in August.... Details will follow early next year.... Wednesday, August 4 ... travel through Indiana and up to the Detroit MI area Thursday, August 5 ... travel through Michigan to the Akron area of Ohio Friday, August 6 ... travel through PA to Binghamton NY Saturday, August 7 ... remain in Binghamton NY Sunday, August 8 ... travel through NY to Boston Monday, August 9 ... travel north of Boston Tuesday, August 10 ... travel back south to NJ Wednesday, August 11 ... travel through MD to northern VA Thursday, August 12 ... travel to western VA Friday, August 13 ... western VA Saturday, August 14 ... travel to Pittsburgh/Johnstown PA area for family reunion Sunday, August 15 ... drive home ** 2011 ROAD TRIP ** With going northeast in 2010, that leaves the northwest section of the continental US states to which I have yet to travel. So ... sometime in 2011 ... I will drive through Minnesota, the Dakotas and out west, maybe even Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...radio show, Dec 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Some are leaving town" ... David Nail ... 'Red Light'

I can hardly believe it has been TWO MONTHS since I traveled along Route 66 in September. It was an AWESOME trip filled with lots of cool people, places and surprises along the way. I started Route 66 in Pontiac IL and ended in Rialto CA (last night on Route 66 I stayed at the WigWam motel) ... and stopped at MANY places along the way in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. On the way home, I drove through Colorado, Nebraska and Iowa. I started and ended the trip with Lincoln Highway places (Franklin Grove IL and Kearney NE). Route 66 (as well as the Lincoln Highway) is most-certainly alive and well! While I still would rather be on the road, I'd miss my year-old nephew ... and it has been a treat to watch him grow. Anyway ... I have FINALLY started reviewing/preparing the pictures I took during my Route 66 trip ... some 1,200 pics, that is. Once I have them ready and my "write up/wrap up" is done, I will post them for all of you to enjoy. In the meantime, I thought I'd share what has occupied some of my time recently. I "wrote" the first part of this story while walking around during my breaks at work. Other parts of it, I thought of while I was driving my older 4 MCs. I'm not sure if this is done ... or just where it will go, but thought I'd share my writings with you all. Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Now you know the truth is in the way you feel inside" ... Johnny Lee and Lane Brody ... 'Yellow Rose Of Texas'

Music is the soundtrack of life ... and the song remembers when. That in mind, I will host "CD Showcase" 2 Saturdays in 2009 on WRMN/online: December 12 December 19 Times both dates: 6p-11p eastern 5p-10p CENTRAL 4p-9p mountain 3p-8p pacific To hear the show online, click "listen live", top right-hand corner: http://www.wrmn1410.com/ EMAIL me before/during/after each show: wrmnshowcase @ aol.com Playlists and comments from previous shows.... April 2006: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/APRIL2006RADIOSHOW.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/APRIL2006RADIOSHOW.html April 2007: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/APRIL2007RADIOSHOW.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/APRIL2007RADIOSHOW.html January 2008: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/JANUARY2008RADIOSHOW.html'>http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/JANUARY2008RADIOSHOW.html THE DECEMBER 2009 SHOWS WILL INCLUDE... ...trivia about the song "Convoy"; ...shout outs and businesses/organizational notes. If you have a business, organization, and/or would like a shout out, send me a note via the Email above. I'll work it into the broadcast...! For example... "Afton Station in Afton Oklahoma is where you can see part of historic Route 66 and some Packards. This is CD Showcase on WRMN AM 1410 Elgin" AND ... I may host a Christmas edition show on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2009, starting at NOON, CENTRAL time.... Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...drive south, Nov 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "We all have a song that somehow touched our lives" ... Kenney Chesney ... 'I Go Back'

The last Sunday of August (August 30, 2009), I had to buy a new battery for my 1981 Monte Carlo SC. I've owned this car since December 1999 (when I bought it from my parents) and have not previously replaced the battery during my time as owner. The old battery was a GM/AC Delco battery. So ... I asked Dad to look through his records to find out when that battery was installed. He looked and found that it was bought and installed February 4, 1997. The '81 MC SC had 167,000 miles at that time. When I replaced that battery, the car had 192,000 miles. Thus ... that GM/AC Delco battery lasted over 12.5 years ... and 25,000 miles. What is the longest a battery has lasted in your car(s)? Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...radio show, Dec 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Nothing lasts forever" ... Guns N Roses ... 'November Rain'

My "order" for the 1970s to 1980s.... 1 ... Chevy 2 ... Oldsmobile 3 ... Buick 4 ... Cadillac 5 ... Pontiac 6 ... GMC (never really understood why this was a separate brand....) 7 ... Saturn And today: 1 ... Cadillac 2 ... Buick 3 ... GMC Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...drive south, Nov 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The tables finally turned" ... Randy Travis / Carrie Underwood ... 'I Told You So'

Wow ... what a cool surprise! I really like this new look ... awesome job. Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...drive south, Nov 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Did the trail of yellow brick come to an end?" ... Debby Boone ... 'Are You On The Road To Lovin' Me Again?'

Nice set of photos, BV. Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...drive south, Nov 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Is it stormy where you are?" ... Billie Myers ... 'Kiss The Rain'

No. IMHO, the theme song helped give each show its "character" ... if that makes any sense. Now, as mentioned, most shows only have a title page ... and maybe a "flash" of music ... but nothing to call a true "theme", at least, not that I would call a theme anyway.... *shrugs* Holy cow, though ... lots of good themes noted in this thread ... brings back a LOT of memories ... coolness. Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...radio show, Dec 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Life is like a circle slowly turning on itself" ... Clay Davidson ... 'Unconditional'

*nods* Yes, indeed. Galena is gorgeous. Heck, even the drive on US Rt 20 out there is gorgeous in some areas. I would add several small towns along Route 66.... Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...drive south, Nov 09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Feelings are intense" ... Depeche Mode ... 'Enjoy The Silence'

ANGELA! So cool to see you here!!! ADDENDUM (in case you haven't read the thread since I first posted this) http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbt...380&page=22 Two years from the date Angela started the "epic" thread (September 19, 2007), Jerry's Monte Carlo returned to the dealership where Jerry bought it new for a car show (September 19, 2009) ... and won BEST 1980s car! Angela thought Jerry was "going to hop in the air and click his heels together" [a Ron Santo impersonation, perhaps?] when he got up to get his award! Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Don't let your life pass you by" ... Sarah McLachlan ... 'I Will Remember You'

*nods* Thank you, Dave! Been weird not being online lately.... Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Why is everybody telling everybody what you have done?" ... Juice Newton ... 'Queen Of Hearts'

pecker Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Spare me your freaking dirty looks" ... Katy Perry ... 'Waking Up In Vegas'

Time flies, doesn't it? Hard to believe, but my NEPHEW'S FIRST BIRTHDAY is less than a month away, mid NOVEMBER! Watching him grow is awesome; I try to spend as much time with him as possible. It's also hard to believe I haven't been online for nearly 2 months, since before I left for my Route 66 road trip. A few days after I got home, I developed a virus infection (stomach flu) which requires fluids and rest, so unlike me, I've been in bed early every night since arriving home. A lot is going on right now, too, and wanting to be "on the road" and the fall/winter seasons don't help much. Among other things, driving my older 4 Monte Carlos (1972, 1976, 1979, 1981) before the snow flies as much as possible when the weekend weather cooperates ... moving stuff out of my rooms ... deciding on a car for the winter (current choices = 2-tone maroon 1989 Caprice, white/tan 1994 Cadillac Eldorado, gold 1996 Ford Thunderbird, maroon/tan 2006 Lumina LTZ coupe) to keep my 1987 MC LS out of the winter weather this year. But, I will visit and post when I can. I know I have a few Emails and notes on Facebook to answer ... as well as sharing about my Route 66 road trip, posting a newer version of the "Home State Sights To See" list, etc. * ROUTE 66 * As I finalized plans for this trip, I became a bit more apprehensive ... what if I missed the big things? What if I missed people along the way? I needn't have worried. The Route 66 trip I took September 5-16, 2009, was sssooo much more than I ever imagined ... and better than I anticipated. The places ... and more importantly, the people ... along the way are awesome! Route 66 is definitively alive and well (as is the Lincoln Highway). I took HUNDREDS of pictures, which I WILL share once I take/have time to go through them and find a place to post them.... I started Route 66 in Pontiac IL and ended in Rialto CA (last night on Route 66 I stayed at the WigWam motel) ... and stopped at MANY places along the way in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. I started and ended the trip with Lincoln Highway places (Franklin Grove IL and Kearney NE). * RADIO SHOW * "CD Showcase" returns to WRMN for 2 Saturdays in 2009: December 12 December 19 Times both dates: 6p-11p eastern 5p-10p CENTRAL 4p-9p mountain 3p-8p pacific To listen LIVE online, click "listen live", top right-hand corner: http://www.wrmn1410.com/ EMAIL me before/during/after each show: wrmnshowcase @ aol.com Playlists and comments from previous shows: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/playlists.html * DRIVE SOUTH NOV 09 * This road trip is Thanksgiving weekend, November 27-29, 2009. Anyone else want to meet? Friday morning, 11/27/09 ... drive from home to Big Sandy TN for dinner Friday evening, 11/27/09 ... drive from Big Sandy TN to Jackson TN to stay overnight with Richard and his wife Saturday morning, 11/28/09 ... drive from Jackson TN to Birmingham AL to have lunch with Brandon and Samantha (and my newest "nephew" ... Samantha's maiden name is Stevens, though we do not believe we have a direct relation) Saturday evening, 11/28/09 ... drive from Birmingham AL to Nashville TN to stay with Kevin and family Sunday morning, 11/29/09 ... drive from Nashville TN to home * 2010 ROAD TRIP * I will drive to the northeast US, including New York, Massachusetts, etc., though I'm not sure WHEN yet.... Any suggestions on when? And, anyone want to meet up along the way? Cort | 36swm.IL | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "We go through life so sure of where we're headed" ... Brad Paisley ... 'Find Yourself' [from "CARS"/Route 66]

*** SHORT ROAD TRIP, OCT or NOV 2009 *** Neglected to mention earlier that I plan to travel to Jackson/Big Sandy/Nashville TN and Birmingham AL in October or November. Would be cool to meet people during that trip! *** 2010 ROAD TRIP *** Most-likely, this will be to the NE, including NY and Massachusetts, etc. More details later.... *** SEP 2009 road trip UPDATE *** See this thread for more notes/info, particularly my post of just a bit ago: http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?sh...mp;#entry533683 My basic return trip... Thursday, 09/17/09 ...Victorville CA ...to Albuquerque NM (via I-40 E) Friday, 09/18/09 ...Albuquerque NM ...to Denver CO ...to ~Kearney NE (via I-25 N ...to... I-76 E ...to... I-80 E) Saturday, 09/19/09 (my birthday) ...~Kearney NE ...to Elgin IL (via I-80 E ...to... I-39 N ...to... IL RT 64 E) Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 = Sept 5-16, '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "An open road and a road that's hidden" ... Steve Wariner ... 'Brand New Life (Who's The Boss?)'

Uh ... Dodgefan, pics are in the thread that I linked above.... Here are some of the car finished: http://www.montecarloss.com/community/ubbt...380&page=20 Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 = Sept 5-16, '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I walk away and you won't know" ... Phil Collins ... 'Can't Stop Loving You'

LOL! A few days, at least an hour or so a day ... he he. But, I LOVED doing it. It was really cool to go through all of the replies and see what others had mentioned. AND ... it seems like I have a few more to add, eh? VERY COOL.... Since I'm trying to get ready for the Route 66 trip, I doubt I'll have time to put the revised list together before then ... but later this year, I will put out a new list . Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 = Sept 5-16, '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "If you fall, I will catch you" ... Cindy Lauper ... 'Time After Time'

**** BACKGROUND / ROAD TRIPS **** Since 2003, I've done at least one road trip per year to see/meet family/friends.... October 2004, west: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0410/0410.html August 2005, east: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0508/0508.html October 2006, west: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106/1106.html November 2007, southeast: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/200711.html August 2008, east: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200808/2008rt.html SEPTEMBER 2009, SOUTHWEST: This year's trip follows the "Mother Road"...Route 66! Consider this YOUR INVITATION to join this "convoy" from Illinois to California. ALL ARE WELCOME ... REGARDLESS of transportation mode [i will rent a car, so I can enjoy the road, the people and the places more] OR how long you can join us. If you can only meet up for a morning breakfast, a daily stop, or an evening dinner, that is ENCOURAGED! This developed from a suggestion by ChevyTalk's Bobs53PU...and, because of my own interest in Route 66, I ran with the idea. My interest in Route 66 (and other famous roads) is partly because of my interest in nostalgia and old vehicles ... partly because of the song "Route 66" ... partly because of a PBS special about a mother/daughter duo who drove Route 66 in a rented Mustang convertible ... and partly because of the movie "CARS", which featured a lot of scenes from Route 66, was based on actual people/places along Route 66, and featured history of the road, illustrating the effect of interstates, such as I-40, on life along Route 66. I will bring my DVD of the movie "Cars" and a DVD player. Perhaps we can plan to watch the movie some evening or during a meal.... Future travel plans: LINCOLN HIGHWAY, which runs along IL RT 38 through Geneva IL towards Elburn IL, etc. http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/ US ROUTE 20, which runs through my hometown, Elgin IL, and out to Rockford/Freeport/Galena IL. http://www.usroute20.com/ US ROUTE 2 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_2 THE DIXIE HIGHWAY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixie_Highway US northeast ... Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, etc. US northwest ... Montana, the Dakotas, Oregon, Washington, etc. **** CONTACTS **** If interested in meeting along the way, either along Route 66 or on my return trip to Illinois, please contact me via cell phone or Email. I will have my laptop with me, but I do not know how often I'll be able to check Email, etc. EMAIL: faithcubsmc2691 @ aol.com [use this Email address to search for me on FACEBOOK.] CELL PH#: 847- 337- 9897 **** SPONSORS **** KUDOS to... ...1ST GEN MONTE CARLO CLUB: Dues-paying FGMCC members participating in this event for more than 100 miles will each receive a $25 gas card. The FGMCC will also sponsor food for everyone at one stop in IL, up to $100. ...NATIONAL MC OWNERS ASSOC: Dues-paying NMCOA members will receive a gift certificate or gift card. The NMOCA pledges up to $150! **** NEW / REVISED SCHEDULE **** PLEASE NOTE... ...ALL times are APPROXIMATE. ...Travel times based on 30 mph. ...Schedule is SUBJECT TO CHANGE as we drive the route.... ...The "skeletal" plans for my return trip to Illinois from California ARE at the end of the itinerary. Not sure yet where I will stay (maybe/hopefully with family or friends along the way...), nor am I sure where I will stop for meals. If you are along that path, please contact me if you want to meet!!! ___ SAT | 09.05.09 ___ ~ 8a-9a = kick-off breakfast IHOP 101 S Randall Rd (S of US RT 20) Elgin IL ~ 9a-11:30a = travel ~75 miles Elgin IL - Franklin Grove IL (via IL RT 31 S ...to... LINCOLN HIGHWAY, IL RT 38 W) ~ 11:30a-2p = visit ...&... lunch LH Association Headquarters 136 N Elm St Franklin Grove IL http://www.flickr.com/photos/ksgardenbee/2921023053/ Lincolnway Cafe 137 N Elm St Franklin Grove IL ~ 2p-2:30p = travel ~10 miles Franklin Grove IL - Dixon IL http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/info/il/dixon_arch-LH.jpg ~ 2:30p-7:30p = travel ~180 miles Dixon IL - Springfield IL (via IL RT 52 E ...to... IL RT 30 E ...to... I-39 S ...to... RT 66, SW of Bloomington/Normal IL) IL RT 66: http://www.il66authority.com/ http://www.il66redcarpetcorridor.org/ ~ 7:30p = dinner, TBD Springfield IL Meet up with the Ride For The Relay motorcycle tour: http://www.ridefortherelay.com/ http://www.ridefortherelay.com/new_page_5%202008.htm http://www.ridefortherelay.com/2009%20Trip%20Schedule.htm ~ 10p = overnight, TBD Springfield IL ___ SUN | 09.06.09 ___ ~ 7a-9a = breakfast (most-likely) Charlie Parker's 700 N St Springfield IL http://www.charlieparkersdiner.net/ ~ 9a-9:45a = travel ~20 miles Springfield IL - Auburn IL ~ 10a-11a = visit Becky's Barn Auburn IL http://www.beckysbarn.com/ http://www.ratfinkgarage.com/ ~ 11a-12:30p = travel ~40 miles Auburn IL - Litchfield IL ~ 12:30-2:30p = lunch The Ariston Cafe Litchfield IL http://www.ariston-cafe.com/ ~ 2:30p-3:15p = travel ~20 miles Litchfield IL - Staunton IL ~ 3:30-4:30p = visit Henrys Ra66it Ranch 1107 Historic Rt 66 Staunton IL http://www.henrysroute66.com/ ~ 4:30p-6p = travel ~45 miles Staunton IL - St Louis MO MO RT 66: http://www.missouri66.org/ ~ 6p-7:30p = dinner ...&... visit Ted Drewes Frozen Custard 6726 Chippewa Ave St Louis MO http://www.teddrewes.com/Drewes.asp Chain Of Rocks Bridge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_of_Rocks_Bridge ~ 7:30p-9:45p = travel ~65 miles St Louis MO - Stanton MO ~ 10p = overnight Meramec Caverns, a Route 66 icon Stanton MO http://www.americascave.com/ ___ MON | 09.07.09 ___ ~ 7a-9a = breakfast Meramec Caverns Restaurant (or) Cracker Barrel Stanton MO ~ 9a-9p = travel ~225 miles ...&... lunch/dinner, TBD ...&... visits Stanton MO - Joplin MO Trail of Tears Jerome MO http://www.legendsofamerica.com/MO-JeromeTears2.html Devils Elbow MO Paris Springs MO ~ 10p = overnight (possibly) Riviera Roadside Motel Joplin MO Meet up with the Ride For The Relay motorcycle tour: http://www.ridefortherelay.com/ http://www.ridefortherelay.com/new_page_5%202008.htm http://www.ridefortherelay.com/2009%20Trip%20Schedule.htm ___ TUE | 09.08.09 ___ ~ 7:30a-9:30a = breakfast, TBD Joplin MO ~ 9:30a-10a = travel ~10 miles Joplin MO - Galena KS ~ 10a-11a = visit 4 Women On The Route, w/the inspiration for the "CARS" character "Tow Mater" 119 N Main Galena KS http://www.4womenontheroute.com/Home.html ~ 11a-1p = travel ~50 miles ...&... visit Galena KS - Afton OK Cafe On The Route 1101 Military Ave/Rt 66 Baxter Springs KS http://www.cafeontheroute.com/ ~ 1p-4p = lunch (sandwiches) ...&... visit w/Laurel & Ron "Tattoo Man" Afton Station Afton OK http://postcardsfromtheroad.net/afton.shtml ~ 4p-7p = travel ~80 miles (w/Laurel from Afton Station) ...&... visits Afton OK - Tulsa OK underground walkway Chelsea OK Blue Whale Catoosa OK http://www.oklahomaroute66.com/articles/catoosa.html ~ 7p-8:30p = dinner Ollies Station Restaurant 4070 SW Blvd/Rt 66 Tulsa OK http://www.olliesstation.com/ ~ 9p = overnight, TBD Tulsa OK ___ WED | 09.09.09 ___ ~ 7a-9a = breakfast Sunrise Grill 7915 New Sapulpa Rd Tulsa OK ~ 9a-noon = travel ~90 miles ...&... visit Tulsa OK - Arcadia OK Rock Cafe, the owner of which inspired the "CARS" character "Sally" 114 W Main St/Rt 66 Stroud OK http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/2009/05/28...troud-oklahoma/ http://www.oklahomaroute66.com/preservation/rockcafe.html ~ noon-3p = lunch ...&... visit POPS 660 W Highway 66 Arcadia OK http://www.pops66.com/ Round Barn Arcadia OK http://www.arcadiaroundbarn.org/ ~ 3p-4p = travel ~25 miles Arcadia OK - Oklahoma City OK ~ 4p-6p = dinner (possibly) Country Line 1226 NE 63rd Oklahoma City OK http://www.countyline.com/ NOTE ... this is where I met Dennis (ChevyTalk.org), who was taught by my grandfather: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106/DSC07591r8_jpg.html ~ 6p-9p = travel ~85 miles Oklahoma City OK - Clinton OK ~ 9p = overnight, TBD Clinton OK ___ THU | 09.10.09 ___ ~ 7a-9a = breakfast, TBD Clinton OK ~ 9a-10a = travel ~30 miles Clinton OK - Elk City OK ~ 10a-noon = visit National RT 66 Museum Elk City OK http://www.nationalroute66.com/ ~ noon-2p = lunch (possibly) Mazzio's Elk City OK ~ 2p-4:30p = travel ~55 miles ...&... visit Elk City OK - Shamrock TX Sandhills Curiosity Shop Erick OK hint: search for "harley and annabelle" on YouTube ~ 4:30p-5p = visit U Drop Inn, which inspired Romone's auto painting shop in "CARS" Shamrock TX http://oldgas.com/info/towerconoco.html ~ 5p-6p = travel ~20 miles Shamrock TX - McClean TX ~ 6p-6:30p = visit Phillips 66 Service Station McClean TX http://www.texasescapes.com/TexasGasStatio...cLean-Texas.htm ~ 6:30p-9p = travel ~75 miles ...&... visits McClean TX - Amarillo TX Cross Groom TX Bug Ranch Conway TX http://www.captiveimage.us/index.php/blogs...in-conway-texas ~ 9p-10:30p = dinner Big Texan Steak Ranch Amarillo TX http://www.bigtexan.com/ ~ 11p = overnight, TBD Amarillo TX ___ FRI | 09.11.09 ___ ~ 7:30a-9a = breakfast, TBD Amarillo TX ~ 9a-noon [time change] = travel ~115 miles ...&... visit Amarillo TX - Tucumcari NM Cadillac Ranch Amarillo TX http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2220 ~ noon-2p = lunch, TBD ...&... visit Tucumcari NM Blue Swallow Motel 815 E Rt 66 Blvd Tucumcari NM http://blueswallowmotel.com/ ~ 2p-4p = travel ~60 miles Tucumcari NM - Santa Rosa NM ~ 4p-6p = visit Route 66 Auto Museum 2866 Will Rogers Ave/Rt 66 Santa Rosa NM http://www.route66automuseum.com/ ~ 6p-8p = dinner, TBD Santa Rosa NM ~ 8p-10:30p = travel ~80 miles Santa Rosa NM - Moriarty NM ~ 11p = overnight (possibly) Sunset Motel Moriarty NM ___ SAT | 09.12.09 ___ ~ 7:30a-9a = travel ~45 miles Moriarty NM - Albuquerque NM ~ 9a-11a = brunch, TBD Albuquerque NM ~ 11a-1p = travel ~60 miles Albuquerque NM - Acomita NM ~ 1p-1:30p = visit Acomita NM, the oldest continuously-inhabited community in America ~ 1:30p-4:30p = travel ~85 miles ...&... visit Acomita NM - Gallup NM Continental Divide ~ 4:30p-6:30p = dinner, TBD Gallup NM ~ 6:30p-9p [time change] = travel ~100 miles Gallup NM to Holbrook AZ ~ 9p = overnight Wigwam Motel Holbrook AZ http://www.galerie-kokopelli.com/wigwam/ Meet up with the Ride For The Relay motorcycle tour: http://www.ridefortherelay.com/ http://www.ridefortherelay.com/new_page_5%202008.htm http://www.ridefortherelay.com/2009%20Trip%20Schedule.htm ___ SUN | 09.13.09 ___ ~ 7a-9a = breakfast, TBD Holbrook AZ ~ 9a-10:15a = travel ~35 miles Holbrook AZ - Winslow AZ ~ 10:30a-12p = visit Cowboy "Standing On The Corner": http://www.standinonthecorner.com/ http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12603 ~ 12p-2p = lunch LaPosada Hotel 303 E 2nd St/Rt 66 Winslow AZ http://www.laposada.org/ ~ 2p-6p = travel ~60 miles ...&... visit Winslow AZ to Flagstaff AZ Meteor Crater Visitor Center http://www.meteorcrater.com/index.php ~ 6p-8p = dinner, TBD Flagstaff AZ ~ 8p = overnight (possibly) King's House Hotel 1560 E Rt 66 Flagstaff AZ http://www.kingshousehotel.com/ ___ MON | 09.14.09 ___ ~ 7a-8:15a = travel ~35 miles Flagstaff AZ - Williams AZ ~ 8:30a-10:30a = breakfast Pine Country Restaurant 107 N Grand Canyon Blvd Williams AZ http://www.pinecountryrestaurant.com/ ~ 10:30a-11:30a = travel ~20 miles ...&... visit Williams AZ - Ash Fork AZ find Monte Carlo AZ, E of Ash Fork AZ, including the Monte Carlo Truck Stop ruins &, on the other side of I-40, the truck repair facility named Monte Carlo: http://www.theroadwanderer.net/RT66ashfork.htm ~11:30a = at Crookton Rd exit in/near Ash Fork AZ: start longest uninterrupted stretch of RT 66, to Topock AZ http://www.legendsofamerica.com/AZ-AshforkSeligman.html ~ 11:30a-12:30p = travel ~25 miles Ash Fork AZ - Seligman AZ ~ 12:30p-3:30p = lunch Snow Cap 301 E Chino Ave/Rt 66 Seligman AZ http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/101 http://www.route66giftshop.com/angel.html ~ 3:30p-7p = travel ~95 miles ...&... visit Seligman AZ - Kingman AZ Hualapai Lodge Peach Springs AZ ~ 7p-9p = dinner, TBD by Jim Hinckley Kingman AZ (perhaps will have a local turnout/gathering join us) ~ 9p = overnight (possibly) Hotel Brunswick 315 E Andy Devine/Rt 66 Kingman AZ http://www.hotel-brunswick.com/ ___ TUE | 09.15.09 ___ ~ 6:30a-9a = breakfast, w/Jim Hinckley (possibly) Silver Spoon 2011 E Andy Devine Ave Kingman AZ ~ 9a-11a = travel ~50 miles Kingman AZ - Topock AZ Including the Black Mountains, a very scenic portion of RT 66: http://www.americansouthwest.net/arizona/r...ck_kingman.html ~ 11a-1p = lunch, TBD Topock AZ ~ 1p-3p = travel ~45 miles Topock AZ - Goffs CA ~ 3p = at Goffs CA, start the earliest alignment of Route 66: swings under I-40 & follows part of the National Trails Highway http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Old_Trails_Highway ~ 3p-9p = travel ~150 miles ...&... visits ...&... dinner, TBD Goffs CA - Essex CA - Amboy CA - Ludlow CA - Barstow CA http://www.roadtripamerica.com/places/goffs.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essex,_California http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amboy,_California http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barstow,_California ~ 10p = overnight (possibly) California Inn 1431 E Main St Barstow CA ___ WED | 09.16.09 ___ ~ 8a-10a = breakfast, TBD Barstow CA ~ 10a-3p = visit ...&... lunch, TBD Route 66 "Mother Road" Museum 681 N 1st Ave Barstow CA http://www.route66museum.org/ ~ 3p-4:15p = travel ~35 miles Barstow CA - Victorville CA ~ 4:30p-6:30p = visit California Route 66 Museum 16825 S D St/Rt 66 Victorville CA http://www.califrt66museum.org/ ~ 7p-9p = ending dinner Johnny Reb's 15051 7th St Victorville CA http://www.johnnyrebs.com/JR_Main.html ~ 9p = overnight, TBD Victorville CA ___ THU | 09.17.09 ___ ~ 8a-8p = travel Victorville CA - Albuquerque NM (via I-40 E) ___ FRI | 09.18.09 ___ ~ 8a-8p = travel Albuquerque NM - Denver CO - ~Kearney NE (via I-25 N ...to... I-76 E ...to... I-80 E) ___ SAT | 09.19.09 (my birthday) ___ ~ 8a-8p = travel ~Kearney NE - Elgin IL (via I-80 E ...to... I-39 N ...to... IL RT 64 E) Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Traveled down the road and back again" ... Andrew Gold ... 'Thank You For Being A Friend (Golden Girls)'

You are welcome! Yep, understood! Hmmm...looks like the closest I'll get is Louisville ... that trip in October/November will be a short weekender to Nashville/Jackson TN and Birmingham AL.... But, we'll see.... Never got it, but I did see that post and replied. Shoot me an Email, to that address I gave in that thread. I will do my best, but be forewarned, right now, I'm gearing up for my Route 66 trip.... http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=38736 ...so my time is a bit scarce. I'll have more time to contact people and get you in touch with them when I get back, but I'll see what I can do soon....OK? Please. But, it isn't for me. When you look at it, check to see if it looks "put together".... I'll explain over EMail..... Thank you! Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 = Sept 5-16, '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'm all out of time" ... Steve Wariner ... 'The Weekend'