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My goodness. I knew buildings accounted for more pollution than vehicles, but my goodness....didn't realize the percentage for buildings was THAT much. Aye. That REALLY ticks me off that cars are the ones getting the bad rap . *grins* I'm sure I'll think of something . he he

Good! I'm waiting...........patiently..... he he

Aye...that is about the same type of flood level that my 2000 LS suffered in May 2003. It was finally declared a total loss on Friday, June 13, 2003...exactly 5 years ago this past Friday. I've been to Des Moines a few times now...and I can only imagine what it is like to be there now. I recognize a few of the places in those pics. Hard to believe, too..... Aye...and, I haven't heard from a few of my friends in the greater Des Moines area. I hope/pray that THEY are, at least, OK.... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "You got to roll with the punches" ... Van Halen ... 'Jump'

*nods* I noticed that, too, when I had the LaCrosse for my road trip last November: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/200711/RT1...ickWmc_jpg.html Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Ever been to Texas?" ... Conway Twitty ... 'Saturday Night Special'

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LOL! Ya know, I admit ... I had forgotten that you and he are friends. But, now that you mention it, yeah, I do remember...he he. And, since I do now remember, you know I expect pics of your Olds with his MC . BUT...be careful about calling yourself that. After all, my daily is my '87 MC LS...and while I bought it from an older couple, I don't see myself as rocking a grandpa ride . *pauses* Course, I've never attracted a female, either.......hmmmm....... *sighs*

*nods* Yep. Especially as they KEEP FREEKIN' BUILDING...homes and businesses. Sometimes, I wonder where the people get the money for the new homes being built. They aren't small homes, either. Or, if they are, they are condos/town homes that cost big bucks anyway. Grrr. It used to take less than 10 minutes to get to Plato Center, where my older 4 MCs are stored. Now, it is DOUBLE that ... because of all the building they've done between Elgin and PC. AND...MORE building is going on now. Arg. I sure hope you are right...I don't want it to be that bad. If it is, I'd better be dead. I don't know that I could buy a more economical car for a daily driver. I LOVE having NO car payments and less insurance costs. And, sorry, after owning a 1997 Corsica/malibu and a 2000 Celebrity/Lumina/monte carlo, I will never own another FWD vehicle. Yeah, I like the Dodge Charger and the Pontiac G8, but I don't see me owning anything but a Ch#$r%*et...and that company isn't making anything real that I want right now. Older cars just appeal to me more ... RWD, less insurance costs, no car payments..... *shrugs*

I can imagine. Well, hopefully you have enough progress soon to share some pics with us!

Yikes, Mustang.... I was wondering how you and others in Iowa I know are doing today.... Sure hope things work out eventually.... Crazy weather, indeed. Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'll meet you in between" ... Tanya Tucker ... 'Lizzie And The Rainman'

It's even better in person . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Every song, another scene" ... Dierks Bently ... 'Every Mile A Memory'

Hey SS, CONGRATS! Great find and a great price, too! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I wanna drive" ... Trace Adkins ... '(Her Favorite Color Is) Chrome'

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Given the constant rise in gas prices, can you imagine a world in the not-too-distant future where cars are despised, abandoned, destroyed? That was my nightmare the other night. Due to some personal issues, I've been having trouble sleeping as of late and this nightmare certainly didn't help matters. In the nightmare, gas prices were nearing the $10/gallon mark, and people with cars averaging less than 25 mpg were terrorized and threatened, while their offending vehicle(s) were beaten up and set ablaze before their very eyes. That included me ... I was forced to watch all 5 of my MCs "burned at the stake". Oddly, the radio on in the background was not playing music ... but a baseball game. The game? Game 7 of the World Series...Cubs winning. It was then that I woke up. But...I wonder: If gas prices continue to rise, is it possible that we could become a society that hates the automobile ... that the hobby that makes me tick becomes a hobby that is despised and ridiculed? Luckily, automobiles aren't the only hobby I have...but the Monte Carlo certainly is a big part of my life, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I'm walking down the lonely street of dreams, going down the only road I've ever known" ... Whitesnake ... 'Here I Go Again On My Own'

Heh....weird. LOL. Camino...progress made, by chance?

Yikes, capriceman...very sorry. Thoughts/prayers en route.... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Who's gonna hold me tonight?" ... Trace Adkins ... 'Help Me Understand'

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Wait...what? You've finished HS, but the graduation ceremony isn't for TWO WEEKS yet?

Yikes. Keep us posted...lots of people having Mother Nature-related issues this week . A friend of mine from another board had several buildings wiped out in the tornado that struck near Des Moines.

*nods* Yes. *pauses* Except for the FWD cars....BUT...you knew I was going to type that, didn't ya? he he

Ouch. That hurts just reading about it. I can only imagine how they looked . Wonder if they'll be totaled out or sold at a cheaper price.... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "It's such a cold blow from out of the dark" ... Brooks and Dunn ... 'That Ain't No Way To Go'

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****CHITOWN GATHERING RE-SET**** **DATE** Saturday, July 26, 2008 **TIME** Starting at noon (for lunch) Ending...? Please come for as long or short a time as you want. **LOCATION** NEW PLACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have reached CAPACITY for the Paul Wolff Shelter I had reserved for this event. THUS...the NEW LOCATION is: STEAK'n'SHAKE 290 S RANDALL RD ELGIN IL 60123 http://www.mapquest.com/maps/290+S+Randall...Elgin+IL+60123/ This is... ...NORTH of I-88, IL RT 64 ...SOUTH of IL RT 20 (by about a block or so), I-90, IL RT 72 ...EAST of I-39, IL RT 47 ...WEST of IL RT 31, IL RT 25 ...~20-minute drive, S from the I-90/Randall Rd interchange. **CRUISE NIGHT** The greater Chicagoland area offers MANY cruise nights we could attend, the closest of which is held here: BEEF VILLA 1225 W SPRING ST S ELGIN IL 60177 From Steak'n'Shake, this is south along Randall Rd, then slightly east of Randall Rd along Hopps Rd/Spring St. **COSTS** ABSOLUTELY/100% _NO_ Registration, Entry or Participant Fees!!! Food (we have to eat anyway) ... NO alcoholic beverages Gas (wish I could control this one) Lodging (if needed) **LODGING** CAMPING: Paul Wolff area of the Burnidge-Paul Wolff Forest Preserve. The campground features a dump station, electric service, pad and water. For more information about campsite availability and condition, please call (630) 444-1200. HOTELS/MOTELS: BEST location, given the proximity to the gathering location, is Country Inn & Suites, just N of I-90 along Randall Rd: http://reservations.hotel-guides.us/hotel/...-11282403M.html To get to the gathering location from the above place: South on Randall Rd Cross over IL RT 20 Turn right into shopping center area where Steak'n'Shake is These 3 places are just 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, as I recall) 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 get to the gathering location from any of the above 3 places, and AVOID 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 into shopping center where Steak'n'Shake is **ATTENDEES** ALL ARE WELCOME!!! This IS a RAIN or SHINE gathering. So far, we have ~77 people planning to attend, from 17 different groups/message boards. WILL YOU JOIN US, TOO???!!! I've listed people even if they are just THINKING about coming and/or have to see how their schedule is shaping up closer to the event. I hope most of you listed are able to come (especially since the LOCATION has CHANGED), and I hope more seriously consider joining us. * IL MONTE CARLO OWNERS GROUP = 9 * = Grant (Chicagoland) = Bill + Mary (Chicagoland) = Larry + Carol (Chicagoland) = Alex (central IL) = Derek A + Janie (central IL) = Jeff H (INDIANA) * MC MAILING LIST = 1 * = Andy (WISCONSIN) * EL CAMINO ML = 1 * = John, evening (Chicagoland) * 1ST GEN MC CLUB = 8 * = Andreas + Leo (Chicagoland) = Larry (Chicagoland) = George + son (Chicagoland) = Zanie (Chicagoland) = Alex (central IL) = Phil (INDIANA) * 2ND GEN MC 73-77 YAHOO GROUP = 1 * = Steve (WISCONSIN) * 3RD GEN MONTES = 1 * = nightmare388 (western IL) * 4TH GEN MC SS = 4 * = Euro/Matt (Chicagoland) = Aeroscream/Bernie (central IL) = Chevyman 3-8-29 (INDIANA) = Glenn T (MICHIGAN) * NATIONAL MC OWNERS ASSOCIATION = 5 * = 73monte (Chicagoland) = montecl86 (central IL) = Scott W (central IL) = jcaffeldt + 1 (MINNESOTA) * MONTE MILLENNIUM GENERATIONS = 1 * = Andrea (IOWA) * MCFORUM = 6 * = AwsomeSS (Chicagoland) = kweef (WISCONSIN) = RocknSS04 + 1 (MICHIGAN) = tommypro (S DAKOTA) = vita (S DAKOTA) * 5TH GEN MYMONTE = 5 * = chevy81888 (Chicagoland) = dante (Chicagoland) = Cully77 (Chicagoland) = blackbeauty89 (Chicagoland) = mrclean (WISCONSIN) * 6TH GEN 2000MONTECARLO = 7 * = Chitown Chevy (Chicagoland) = Paul1965 (Chicagoland) = silverbullet (Chicagoland) = erics95se (Chicagoland) = shaveradam (Chicagoland) = 2002 Monte SS (IOWA) = 7801MonteMan (MICHIGAN) * CHEVYTALK.ORG = 10 * = ChrisS (Chicagoland) = Anthony/Maligoon (Chicagoland) = 75 Chevelle (Chicagoland) = Impalaman1966 (Chicagoland) = 57ORG (Chicagoland) = green 57 210 (Chicagoland) = REBORN55 + 1 (IL) = BuffDaddy (IOWA) = Eight90 (OHIO) * MIDWEST V6 = 4 * = Vegas + 2 (Chicagoland) = tease (Chicagoland) * GM INSIDE NEWS = 7 * = The Cruck (Chicagoland) = DuraMax Hammer (Chicagoland) = darndot (central IL) = New_Mexico_Sunset_on_RT66 (IOWA) = DuSpinnst + 1(MICHIGAN) = GMCSonoma (WISCONSIN) * CHEERS & GEARS = 5 * = Northstar (central IL) = daves87rs (MICHIGAN) = gm4life + 1 (IOWA) = Chris/66Stang (OHIO) * FULLTHROTTLEV6 = 2 * = Z28_DAD (Chicagoland) = mofo123 (Chicagoland) Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "The stars might lie, but the numbers never do" ... Mary Chapin-Carpenter ... 'I Feel Lucky'

*nods* Thank you! I was glad, too, that they are running well. Every year, I'm a bit nervous when I first get 'em out ... wondering if all will be well ... and this year, once again, it was . Sorry you haven't found a reason yet...hopefully your truck WILL be fixed this week so you will have a reason, ocnblu! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Everybody I meet seems to have their one and only" ... BJ Thomas ... 'The Whole World's In Love When You're Lonely'

AWESOME, XP! Keep us posted . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I knew she was a jewel in disguise" ... Kathy Mattea ... '455 Rocket'

Yikes, Mustang. Hope you are OK. We had tornadoes come through southern parts of Chicagoland Saturday night, now severe thunderstorms tonight on the northern part. Weird weather, for sure. No flooding yet, but watches/warnings are out. Heh...and with some areas of the country dry, you'd think we'd have technology to move the flood waters to those areas in drought..... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Something's wrong in the world today" ... Aerosmith ... 'Living On The Edge'