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SC ... I ditto the comments about this being one of your best posts here. Awesome. However ... I would argue the "failed many enthusiast ... over 4 years". Heck no. It's more like 20 years, imho, anyway, and it all started with that Ch#$r%*et Nova / Toyota Corolla of the mid-1980s and it seemed to steamroll from there . And, Camino, your situation sounds a bit like mine ... kinda why I've been scarce lately. Lots of not so good things going on that need my attention ... and not sure when I'll get to the "light at the end of the tunnel"...but, I'm working on it. Believe you still have my ph#, if you need anything. And, heck, if that road trip possibility becomes a reality, you could always swing by here!!! Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Why'd you do it?" ... Reba McEntire ... 'The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia'

*grins* SWEET!!!!! Cool pics, too . 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 "Could everyone agree that they should not be left alone?" ... Filter ... 'Take A Picture'

Hey DF, That is awesome news ... CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 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 "Life is a runaway train you can't wait to jump on" ... Sugarland ... 'Already Gone'

AMEN! Love that pic, Camino. The other one I like is the one of the tricycle and the words something to the effect of "I learned at an early age FWD sucks"...lol Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "We had lots of fun" ... Dickey Lee ... 'Rocky'

Cool pics, BV! We had about a foot of snow in these parts on Saturday, but I was too sick to enjoy any of it . 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 got to be another way" ... The Who ... 'Who Are You?'

Yep, exactly. And, it is a bit sickening ... especially if you don't have a family and don't need 4 doors! So, I'm right there with you on the rant, Camino. *nods* Indeed! My parents' first 4-door car was a 1982 Chevette, which they bought in 1984, a few years before they wouldn't need a 4-door anymore. Before that, they had a '68 Impala SS, a '76 Monte Carlo and a '81 Monte Carlo SC (now mine)...and my sister and I got along just fine with getting in and out of the back seat of those cars..... Since that '82 Chevette, Mom and Dad have also had a 1990 Corsica and a 1988 "nova", and their current Cobalt....all 4-doors. I've only had one 4-door...and that was my '97 Corsica er "malibu".... Other than that, all coupes....and that's what I prefer.... Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Isn't that the way they say it goes?" ... Jim Croce ... 'Operator'

Hey Farkas, Sorry for your loss...thoughts/prayers en route.... Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "What am I leaving when I'm done here?" ... Linkin Park ... 'Leave Out All The Rest'

party 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 "Pucker up and close your eyes" ... Aaron Tippin ... 'Kiss This'

**** THIS...IS...THE...YEAR! **** This is an OFFICIAL UPDATE for the 2009 2nd Annual MidSummer Chitown Gathering, an event for MANY car-related boards. We are LESS THAN 7 MONTHS AWAY! If you need to contact me about this event at any time, my __Cell Ph#__ is noted in my signature below. **** DATE & TIME **** SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 ... 11a-9p If interested, Sycamore IL car show, RT 64: Sunday, JULY 26, 2009 ... 9a-3p RAIN OR SHINE **** SATURDAY GATHERING LOCATION **** STEAK'n'SHAKE 290 S RANDALL RD ELGIN IL 60123 http://www.mapquest.com/maps/290+S+Randall...Elgin+IL+60123/ This is... ...N of I-88, IL RT 64 ...S of IL RT 20 (~a block), I-90, IL RT 72 ...E of I-39, IL RT 47 ...W of IL RT 31, IL RT 25 ...~20-minute drive, S from the I-90/Randall Rd interchange **** COSTS **** 100% GUARANTEED NO REGISTRATION OR ENTRY FEES for Saturday's gathering GAS FOOD ...Steak'n'Shake WILL once again OFFER $1 OFF COUPONS! Other specials may be announced later this year.... ...To save $, try Steak'n'Shake's drive-through options or meals: http://www.steaknshake.com/menu/dinners.asp LODGING (if needed) **** LODGING OPTIONS **** I have NOT blocked any rooms with any particular hotel. IF we have people interested in an overnight stay (to attend the Sunday car show, Sycamore IL), I will have rooms blocked. CAMPING: Paul Wolff area of the Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve... http://www.kaneforest.com/fp/burnidge_paulwolff.asp ...which features a dump station, electric service, pad, water. For more info, please call 630-444-1200. HOTELS/MOTELS: Best location, in terms of proximity to the gathering location, is Country Inn & Suites, N of I-90 along Randall Rd: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/...-11282403M.html To Steak'n'Shake: South on Randall Rd Cross over IL RT 20 Turn right (west) into shopping center area where Steak'n'Shake is These 3 are N of I-90, along IL RT 31... Super 8, E side of IL RT 31: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/...-10211930M.html (NOTE ... map is off, this hotel is visible from IL RT 31) Hampton Inn, E side of IL RT 31: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/...-10203685M.html Quality Inn, W side of IL RT 31: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/...-10230565M.html To Steak'n'Shake, avoiding I-90 tolls: South on IL RT 31 Turn right (west) onto Big Timber Rd Turn left (south) onto Randall Rd Cross over IL RT 20 Turn right (west) into shopping center where Steak'n'Shake is **** NEW FOR 2009 **** 1...FUNDRAISERS: If you wish to donate, contributions will be split between 2 non-profit organizations... ...The Lincoln Highway Association: http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/about/ ...US Route 20: http://www.usroute20.com/ 2...THE ROADIES: Details coming soon! **** ATTENDEES **** ALL invited to this event. Please invite your family, friends, and members of other boards/groups. ALL modes of transportation WELCOME! WILL YOU JOIN US? Please advise NOW, even if you are only THINKING about attending. The next update may include the first edition of the attendance list.... I have invited members of the following groups: IL Monte Carlo Owners Group MI MC Grp MC Mailing List El Camino ML GM Inside News Cheers and Gears 1st Gen MC Club 2nd Gen MC Yahoo Group 3rd Gen MCs 4th Gen MC SS MyMonte, 5th gen 2000montecarlo.net, 6th gen National MC Owners Association Monte Millennium Generations MC City Revival MC Forum WickedMontes ChevyTalk.org TriplePlate CarNuts.us RaceFansGarage FullThrottleV6 **** PREVIOUS CHITOWN GATHERINGS **** 07/26/08 ... 65 people gathered at Steak'n'Shake! Can we break that record in 2009? Pictures... ...taken by ProjectMonte's Ed G: http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498 ...taken by MMG's Andrea: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=102h6l...;localeid=en_US ...taken by RocknSS04, from several MC boards: http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/ff261/r...lgin%207-26-08/ ...taken by 2000montecarlo.net's Chitown Chevy: http://s59.photobucket.com/albums/g285/Lga...20meet/?start=0 10/18/08 ... 11 gathered at Nick's! Pictures... ...taken by MCF's Inssanity: http://s298.photobucket.com/albums/mm262/m.../fall/?start=20 ...taken by me, FGMCC's Andreas put them online: http://www.fgmcc.com/tinc?key=1UEMppaG&amp...p;only_object=1 __847___Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 __337___WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort __9897__"We go cruising to entertain ourselves" ... Tracy Chapman ... 'Fast Car'

**** THIS...IS...THE...YEAR! **** This is an OFFICIAL UPDATE for the 2009 Cruising LH/Route 66, from Illinois to California! Specific details and some aspects need to be finalized, so watch for updates.... We are ~9 MONTHS AWAY! Word IS getting out about this! If you need to contact me about this event at any time, my __Cell Ph#__ is noted in my signature below. **** DATES **** SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 Yes, the first weekend is Labor Day Weekend, a busy/eventful weekend. It isn't "perfect" for me either (I usually wash/wax my car for the last time before winter), but this would, for most, be a 3-day weekend, good for 1 less vacation day from work used for the trip.... Still ... IMHO, this is a chance of a lifetime; I hope others agree and join this "convoy".... I have previously posted a PROPOSED SCHEDULE, which I know will look different than the ACTUAL SCHEDULE. Some places we will miss; others have been added. And, due to the time changes, we will have an extra hour to drive from Amarillo TX to Santa Rosa NM and an extra hour to drive from Gallup NM to the Petrified Forest/Painted Desert in AZ. Watch for more details of a REVISED SCHEDULE.... **** BACKGROUND **** This event developed from a suggestion by ChevyTalk's Bobs53PU...and, because of my own interest in Route 66, I ran with the idea. Since the movie "Cars", I've made a mental note that "one day" I'd travel the basic path of Route 66, of which I personally have not driven much. I was along it somewhat during my October 2004 road trip... http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/0410/0410.html ...and again a bit in Oklahoma City and through IL during my October 2006 trip: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/1106/1106.html Route 66 map: http://www.nps.gov/history/rt66/map/map.htm Route 66 info: http://www.historic66.com/ In researching Route 66, I've discovered other "old routes", including the LINCOLN HIGHWAY, US ROUTE 20, US ROUTE 2, and THE DIXIE HIGHWAY. Maybe someday I'll have time to plan and actually travel the length of each of these, too.... LH map: http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/info/ LH info: http://www.lincolnhighwayassoc.org/ US RT 20: http://www.usroute20.com/ ...which goes directly through my hometown of Elgin IL! So, I drive along it a lot each week ... as well as when I use RT 20 to go to Rockford, Freeport and Galena IL.... US RT 2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_2 THE DH: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixie_Highway **** FUNDRAISERS **** These will be for non-profit organizations; details to be arranged. The Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project... http://www.illinoisroute66.com/ ...is the beneficiary while we meet at the Cozy Dog (Springfield IL) and The Ariston Cafe (Litchfield IL). The Adult Congenital Heart Association... http://www.achaheart.org ...is the beneficiary while we meet at the Cafe on the Route (Baxter Springs KS), the Big Texan Steak Ranch (Amarillo TX), the Wigwam Motel (Holbrook AZ); travel the longest uninterrupted stretch of RT 66 (Ash Fork AZ - Topock AZ); and visit (by arrangement) the Route 66 "Mother Road" Museum (Barstow CA). **** SPONSORSHIPS **** This trip is expensive. I hope to secure companies or groups as "sponsors" of portions of the trip (meals, hotels/motels, attractions, the "Cars" movie, gas stops, etc.) to assist with the costs and encourage more people to participate and more to donate to the worthy causes. KUDOS to the FIRST SPONSOR ... FIRST GENERATION MONTE CARLO CLUB! Dues paying FGMCC members who participate in this event for more than 100 miles will each receive a $25 gas card. In addition, the FGMCC will sponsor food for everyone at one stop in IL, up to $100. KUDOS also to ChevyTalk.org's Dee Dee for creating this banner: http://www.chevytalk.org/fusionbb/showtopic.php?tid/203904/ If you have suggestions of a company(s) or group(s) that might consider such a contribution to this event, please advise me. I have started contacting groups and businesses regarding sponsorships and assistance in the form of PRIZES for TRIVIA CONTESTS; I am awaiting replies.... **** THE PEOPLE **** None of my yearly road trips have taken me all the way to California or welcomed people to join me for part or all of the DRIVING portions of the trip; this one will do BOTH...and follow the path of "The Mother Road". This is for ALL ages and levels of interest in Route 66 to join this "convoy" from Illinois to California, for the entire trip ... or at any place along the way you are able and want to meet (for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or at an attraction we visit). The FOCUS is OLDER cars, but ALL modes of transportation are welcome! If you'd like to participate and want to ride with someone, please advise. We'll see what we can do to assist in making such arrangements. I've posted invitations to these groups/clubs: ValveReplacement ACHAheart.org IL Monte Carlo Owners Group MI MC Group NY MC Club MC Mailing List El Camino ML GM Inside News Cheers and Gears 1st Gen MC Club 2nd Gen MC Yahoo Group 3rd Gen MCs 4th Gen MC SS MyMonte, 5th gen 2000montecarlo.net, 6th gen National MC Owners Association Monte Millennium Generations MC Forum MC City Revival WickedMontes ChevyTalk.org TriplePlate CarNuts.us RaceFansGarage FullThrottleV6 Please invite others of which you are a member...but, please advise me if anyone in your group decides to participate. WILL YOU JOIN US? Please advise NOW, even if you are only THINKING about attending. I NEED AN IDEA OF HOW MANY PEOPLE MAY ATTEND THIS SO I CAN PLAN TIMES AND PLACES AND EVENTS ACCORDINGLY.... The next update may include the first edition of the attendance list.... **** PLANNING ASSISTANTS **** To ensure this is a success, I need some help planning. I'd like to have at least 1 volunteer in every state along the way to help arrange events, tours, shows, etc. Please contact me via Email (faithcubsmc2691 @ aol . com) if you are willing to help.... Missouri ... ? Kansas ... ? Oklahoma ... ChevyTalk's Dee Gee and Bobs53PU Texas ... ? New Mexico ... ? Arizona ... ChevyTalk's hinckley, who will help in various aspects of the planning.... California ... 2000montecarlo.net's juliochango __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__"Windows open on the rest of the world" ... Suzy Bogguss ... 'Drive South'

Hmmm...have any pics of it? Just curious . Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Why can't that be me?" ... 3 Doors Down ... 'If I Could Be Like That'

Holy cow ... I thought you were older than me for some reason! He he 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 play my music in the sun" ... Steve Miller Band ... 'The Joker'

Ahhh...thanks, Chris! The MCs form a "timeline" of sorts...and it's cool when they are all out together.... Still ... I want to see that Heritage collection in Michigan . he he 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 "A lot of lives were changed down in that little one way street" ... Lacy J Dalton ... '16th Avenue'

Pun intended??? What you experienced are the most frustrating collisions, imho, given all of the circumstances and being in the driveway, not on the road..... Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I see something that I don't like" ... Sheryl Crow ... 'Real Gone'

Heh ... this explains why the countdown Chicago on ABC 7 included an extra "1" in the countdown! 2008 was great for me ...... hope 2009 is even better. 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 "Crank up the music" ... Steven Curtis Chapman ... 'Live Out Loud'

AMEN! That is AWESOME. Wish I had something like that when I was a kid . he he Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Gonna make some dreams come true" ... Hoyt Axton ... 'Della & the Dealer'

Hmmm...try these: "Chrome" ... Trace Adkins "The Car" ... Jeff Carson "Fast Car" ... Tracy Chapman "The Corvette Song" ... George Jones "455 Rocket" ... Kathy Mattea Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I knew she was a jewel in disguise" ... Kathy Mattea ... '455 Rocket'

Hmmm....let's give this a try: 1972 Monte Carlo = 74 1976 Monte Carlo = 30 1979 Monte Carlo = 72 1981 Monte Carlo = 97 1987 Monte Carlo = 85 Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Every song, another scene" ... Dierks Bently ... 'Every Mile A Memory'

*grins* Bobo ... this is one of the threads I was HOPING to see when I visited tonight ... he he. Believe it or not, I look forward to this post every single year ... because it is always informative, cool, humorous and downright awesome! Ah, THANK YOU! Ya know, if you are able to join us on July 25 for the 2nd annual Chitown gathering, you could see all of 'em ... might even let you drive one or two . And, I haven't been posting anywhere much lately. Lots going on right now (some not so good) that require my attention ... so I try to visit at least once a week or so....and keep up as much as possible. 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 "Live right now" ... Jimmy Eat World ... 'The Middle'

*raises eyebrow curiously* Dang ... I've never known a female who wanted the sex first.... Perhaps that's part of my problem . usonia, awesome post. And, Mikey, I can identify with you. At 35 and never had a gf, let alone sex, I'm beginning to think it is "too late" for me. Didn't help that we had our family Christmas dinner Sunday (01/04/09) and I was the only one without a spouse or gf. I kinda felt out of place, in a way. Still ... it was a great time and I wish we got together more often. Anyway ... I've learned that it is OK to be single. Society, however, doesn't seem to think so since most things are built around couples of some sort. Ugh. Cort | 35swm | "Mr Monte Carlo"."Mr Road Trip" | pig valve.pacemaker ...RT 66 drive = Sept '09 WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Love don't come easy" ... Baillie and the Boys ... 'Wilder Days'

tell 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 no controlling feelings this strong" ... Lee Greenwood ... 'Touch & Go Crazy'

Camino, I thought of you earlier today, when I saw this: http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/971927261.html 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 remember who I was back then" ... Tim McGraw ... 'Red Ragtop'

LOL! Kinda makes you wonder who invented the "bad" words ... and who deemed them "bad".....

Nah, I don't think that sounds like BS ... because years ago you could tell what was coming; these days, sometimes, you can't tell if it is a Ford or Dodge or Chevy until it is right next to you ... they all look somewhat alike . And, that '77-'79 Impala toy car ... what scale?

*nods* Thank you. I feel a bit better ... had to take TamiFlu for a while....