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My nephew is 7 months old tomorrow/today (June 13). It has been AMAZING spending time with him ... and watching him grow. It is sssooo cool. I, too, have been scarce, but on all of my boards, not just here. Just don't have the time or energy anymore to visit each every night, so I get behind ... and such. Ah, well ... at least I stay in touch, for the most part.... Glad you are well, bud. Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "These hands are meant to hold" ... All-American Rejects ... 'Move Along'

Oh no! Cletus ... sorry that happened to 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 didn't mean to catch you by surprise" ... Lane Brody ... 'Over You'

1970 Monte Carlo SS 1973 Monte Carlo w/swivel buckets 1987 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe 1975 Caprice Classic convertible 1977-79 Caprice Classic coupe 1977-79 Caprice Classic sedan 1955 Chevy convertible early 1970s boattail Buick Riviera 1995-96 Buick Riviera 1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 2005ish Pontiac GTO 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1976/77 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme ...and on and on and on....he he. 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 "Everybody's looking for something" ... Eurythmics ... 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)'

I won't be there, but I know many people from NY, PA, etc., that WILL be there that weekend ... from several different Monte Carlo groups/clubs in the NE. I, instead, will be in Collinsville IL (near STL) for the MC Nationals. Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I can't stop driving" ... New Radicals ... 'Someday We'll Know'

None of my currents are for sale or for trade...they are all keepers: 1972 Monte Carlo 1976 Monte Carlo Landau 1979 Monte Carlo Landau 1981 Monte Carlo SC 1987 Monte Carlo LS/CL As for buying ... one of the following, if I can find the right combo at the right price: '77-'79 Caprice Classic '86-'88 Monte Carlo LS '08/'09 Dodge Charger '06/'07 Lumina LT or LTZ coupe Further buying ... someday down the line, I'd like to have: 1975 Caprice Classic convertible 1987 Monte Carlo SS or MC SS Aerocoupe Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "There's a freeway runnin' through the yard" ... Tom Petty ... 'Free Fallin''

This is an awesome shot. Sorry about the ticket, Cory . Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'm going to make it to heaven" ... Irene Cara ... 'Fame'

Sadly, none. I'd like to have: '70 or '71 Monte Carlo SS 454 (or) 1987 Monte Carlo SS (or) 1987 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I love to hear the steel belts hummin' on the asphalt" ... Steve Earle ... 'Guitar Town'

That's an AWESOME idea, Chris. Ya'll could join us for this: http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=26485 ...or road trip on Route 66: http://www.cheersandgears.com/index.php?showtopic=26482 It's no secret I haven't been happy with GM for a VERY long time, starting with their "wisdom" in giving us the Toyota Nova/Ch#$r%*et Corolla in the mid-1980s ... and continued with several other nameplates. Still ... I am a GM guy. While I've thought about getting a Mustang ... or even a Dodge Charger ... or even a Dodge Challenger ... I just can't see myself driving one of those regularly.... *shrugs* Some awesome pics in this thread, for sure. It's definitely neat. 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 "So many people have come and gone; their faces fade as the years go by" ... Boston ... 'More Than A Feeling'

Sadly, I was too young to appreciate those days when they were here. Heck, I missed the entire 1st gen "live" ... I was born in '73, the year the MC switched to the 2nd gen ... and was named MT's COTY. Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's only a matter of time" ... Mariah Carey ... 'Always Be My Baby'

Holy cow, ocnblu ... LOVE those pics ... and glad you had a good time and got to meet cruiser and drive his G8! 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 "It's a freedom that we all want to know" ... Restless Heart ... 'Wheels'

Well, glad to see I'm not alone. I keep having people tell me, "you have to compromise if you want a new(er) car." Um, yuck. Why put money on something that you aren't going to like down the road? *sighs* Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You were history with the slamming of the door" ... Celine Dion ... 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now'

I've asked that question many times, ocnblu. I have the older cars ... would like a newer car for a daily driver/road trip vehicle/winter beater ... but, so far, haven't found anything satisfactory. *sighs* As for being single ... yeah, I don't like it either . It's even more infuriating when a mortgage guy tells you to "get married" to be able to afford a place of your own. Pshaw. Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Now, how do you feel?" ... Dido ... 'Don't Think Of Me'

This, I like. Now, I gotta find this ... and one of the Aerocoupe models, too.......hmmmm..... Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'm just out to find the better part of me" ... 5 For Fighting ... 'Superman'

*raises eyebrow* This, I did not know. I'm going to have to look into renting one.... Hmmm...maybe rent one for a road trip or even just a weekend around the house......... Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it all" ... Chris Daughtery ... 'Home'

Agreed. But, I also am very familiar with the aggravation of having even that minor stuff. Goodness, all of my MCs have SOMETHING that I really want to get fixed, but to get it fixed, would probably mean a whole new paint job just so that the dang paint matches. Arg. At least I'm the only one that notices MOST of the issues. Some are just too obvious . Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "There's things goin' on make me mad down to the core" ... Charlie Daniels ... 'Simple Man'

Me thinks I need to see one of these in person...up close, that is. *sighs* Not that I'd be able to afford one, but ... sure would be nice to see it in person. Good pics...thanks for sharing! Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It could've been different somehow" ... Doug Stone ... 'Why Didn't I Think Of That?'

This is ~2 MONTHS away! For details, please see my previous posts.... If you are driving from a distance and need overnight lodging, PLEASE ADVISE ME ASAP! I will set up a block of rooms.... You can post here... ...or Email me: faithcubsmc2691 @ aol.com ...or call: my __CELL PH#__ is in my signature below.... **** THE PEOPLE ... revised **** This gathering is more about the people than what you drive. As far as I know, those listed below plan to join us in July. Will YOU??!! Bill and Mary (IL MCs) Ed and family (IL MCs) Grant (IL MCs) Jason/Brenda (IL MCs) woa_its_s00ls (CHCG) Supra eX-Driver (CHCG) Bahama Dan (CT) Andreas (FGMCC) carlss (NMCOA, MCSS) pearl83SS (MCSS) hoseman285 (MCSS) BADD T (MCSS) 86LT1SS (MCSS) Chevyman540 (MCSS) 217ss (MCSS) Matt/Euro (MCSS, MM, CHCG) Chris (NMCOA) Jake (NMCOA) mrclean (MM) tunerlover3 (MM) blackstone (MM) Monte Z34 (MM) Cully77 (MM, 2KMC, MCF) Brian (2KMC) Chitown Chevy (2KMC) RocknSS04 (MM, MCF) AwsomeSS (MCF) Adam (MCF) red03ssmonte (MCF) 04 Bullit (MCF) Chad (CT) 69nova (GMI) turbov6camaro (FTV6) Ret.CFD (FTV6) Vundabar (FTV6) jrg87 (FTV6) __847___Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 = Sept 5-16, '09 __337___WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort __9897__"I'm not the only person with these things in mind" ... Linkin Park ... 'Somewhere I Belong'

**UPDATE** My MAJOR 2009 road trip is ~4 MONTHS away! REMEMBER ... I need to know if you are even thinking of joining us, so I can plan accordingly. Please post here... ...or Email me: faithcubsmc2691 @ aol.com ...or call: my __CELL PH#__ is in my signature below.... KUDOS...TO NEW SPONSORS! ... BECKY'S BARN (IL) will sponsor a giveaway. Details later. Check out her website: http://www.beckysbarn.com/ ... the NATIONAL MONTE CARLO OWNERS ASSOCIATION, whose MC Nationals will be in Collinsville IL (STL area), June 26-28, 2009. Participating dues-paying NMCOA members will receive a gift certificate or gift card. The NMOCA pledges up to $150! ITINERARY/DETAILS...IN THE "IRONING OUT" STAGE! ... The CURRENT ITINERARY is the one posted (above) in early March. However, given the "fine tuning" of details, changes WILL be made. I'll post a "final" itinerary closer to September, but for those thinking/planning to join OR meet us somewhere along the way, it will not be far from what it is now.... Course, I expect the "spontaneous experiences" along the road will alter the itinerary as we drive.... ... I've started contacting Route 66 businesses and Associations to discuss possibilities/details and have received wonderful responses. I look forward to further replies and information. "Highlights" and websites related to these conversations include: http://www.ratfinkgarage.com/ http://www.henrysroute66.com/ http://www.il66authority.com/ http://www.missouri66.org/ http://www.meteorcrater.com/index.php Lodging/meal options along the way (details later) Visits to places already on the itinerary, including... ...Lincoln Highway HQ/Lincolnway Cafe (IL) ...Becky's Barn (IL) ...Henry's Ra66it Ranch (IL) ...Cafe on the Route (KS) ...Afton Station (OK) ...POPS (OK) ...Phillips 66 Station (TX) ...Wigwam Motel, overnight stay (AZ) Visits to places to be put on the itinerary, including... ...the Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari NM http://blueswallowmotel.com/ ...and a tour of the California Route 66 Museum (Victorville), right before the ending dinner (which will push the dinner back to about 5:30p or 6p, instead of starting at the current itinerary time of 4:30p).... http://www.califrt66museum.org/ So...will YOU join or meet up with us somewhere along the Route? __847___Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 __337___WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort __9897__"What if that road is a beautiful slow drive?" ... Melissa Lawson ... 'What If It All Goes Right?'

About 8 years ago, I had the distinct pleasure of watching someone sit on the fender of my '81 MC SC ... uninvited ... at a local S Elgin cruise night. I slowly made my way back to my car ... and just stood there ... watching him ... wondering how long he was planning to plant his rear end on my car's fender. I didn't wait too long; his buddy suddenly noticed that I was staring at them ... and motioned for him to move. He looked back at me, shrugged and walked away. I didn't say a word, though when I saw him leave in a spotless older (late 1960s early 1970s as I recall) Dodge, I wish I had. You really think I'd have survived unscathed had I sat on HIS car? Now, sure ... my '81 MC SC (like all of my Monte Carlos) is FAR from perfect ... so a new scratch on an already-scratched fender is NOT a big deal. And, given the shape of the paint on it and my other MCs, I suppose I shouldn't be all that concerned...or complain too much. However, it is the principle. Too many times, people disrespect other peoples' property ... without a thought. Something similar happened just this past late April. I walked out of work one afternoon, to find a car parked next to mine with a flat tire. As I walked up to my 87 MC LS/CL, I calmly took note that the people changing the tire were very close to my car. Then, as I walked past the front to the driver's door, I noticed a guy put his wallet on the hood of my car ... gliding it over the hood as he reached into it. I opened the door ... watching him as he left the wallet on the hood of my car. The girl with him happened to notice my stare ... and motioned for him to remove his wallet. He did ... and actually apologized, saying, "Oh, sorry, sir." I just nodded...and then shook my head as I got into my car. Then, the first Monday in May, I came out of my doctor's office ... to find a center cap on my '87 MC LS/CL's honeycomb/checkerboard wheels missing. All 4 were on the car when I went in for my appointment, but only 3 were left when I got back to the car. The one missing ... driver's side front.... Maybe it's just me ... but I treat everyone else's car, whether I like it or not, as if it were my own. I don't lean on them, I don't sit on them, I don't even TOUCH them ... unless told it is OK. Why others don't have a similar mentality ... especially car enthusiasts ... I do not understand. In some ways, I don't even understand non-car enthusiasts not understanding this concept.... *sighs* Anyone else have similar experiences? Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "All around me are familiar faces" ... Tears For Fears ... 'Mad World'

We've seen witty/interesting license plates, such as these in IL: BMW AT 40, Pontiac Grand Am TUTH D K, Honda Civic coupe ...BUT ... have you noticed any plate ... ODDITIES? One morning on the way to work, I happened to glance in my rear-view mirror ... and thought I saw the word "S E X" on a license plate. As I waited to turn left off Route 58 onto Barrington Rd, the vehicle went past ... and I looked at the rear license plate ... and noticed that it was a generic IL plate that had "X35" as the first 3 characters. Wonder how THAT got past the IL sensors...?!! 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 "And the simple truth so very much clearer" ... Everything ... 'Hooch'

*sighs* So does Chicago. Heck, even some of the new subdivisions in the Elgin area have such narrow streets. I just understand why.... . Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You got your blinders on" ... Sheryl Crow ... 'Real Gone'

Hey ... I like those wheels ... very nice, ocnblu! Ouch. So ... I noticed in your thread about that dent event, the SF rep was coming to look at it on April 20. If I missed the news, sorry ... but, what came of that? Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Everybody wants love to be easy" ... Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ... 'Stand A Little Rain'

morfeine! Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...Chitown #2 = 07/25/09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I can't stay on your morfeine, cause it's making me itch" ... Pink ... 'Just Like A Pill'

VERY nice! I know a few people who've had the chance to see it ... and test drive it. I have yet to see it in person. Maybe tomorrow . 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 "The sun is blindin'" ... Pink ... 'Sober'

(and) (and) *raises eyebrow* Wait ... what? I'm not the only one with this thought process? 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 see clearly now" ... Nelly ... 'Over and Over'