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*grins* Indeed! Awesome wagon...sure would be neat to have! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "All it needs is just a little time" ... Jeff Carson ... 'The Car'

The last 3 weeks have not been all that kind to me...computer problems/not being online, personal issues/setbacks, frustrations, aggravations, disappointments, etc. However, last weekend, I was doing the so-called happy dance Saturday afternoon and Sunday...for a reason at which most people, especially given the high gas prices, would probably scoff: My older 4 Monte Carlos made their 2008 debut Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1 ... a whole month and a week earlier than they did in 2007. No, it isn't a normally "celebrated" reason to do the happy dance [you know...girlfriend/wife news, family, personal milestone, etc...society/socially-accepted "norms"], but I was "happy dancing" anyway. It felt sssooo good to be driving the older 4 MCs again, and I didn't want to put 'em back in the garage. Lots of people turned their heads to look as I drove by. None of the MCs had any problems starting or running...so I had quite a few hours/miles of wonderful driving...especially on the outskirt roads west of town, which, sadly, will soon be in town, the way they are building out that way..... So...how about you? What has caused you to do the "happy dance" recently? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "I play my music in the sun" ... Steve Miller Band ... 'The Joker'

Dave, Right now...not exactly sure. I would expect north of Detroit...Warren/Troy/Royal Oak...somewhere in there.... Yeah, I know...doesn't really narrow it down, does it? he he... Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "These times I've spent, I've realized" ... EMF ... 'Unbelievable'

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...anyone else thinking about joining us at SnS?

OG, NE OH will be the Akron OH area.... I've been wanting to stop at that Packard Museum for a while now, just haven't had time...not sure this will be the trip for it or not....we'll see. Will you be around while I'm in MI? Camino ... your closest to Philly, as I recall, correct? 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 take a Chevrolet just any day" ... John Conlee ... 'Common Man'

A bit late on this, I know, but wow....that's kinda cool and depressing all at the same time. We've had a few junk yards go bye bye around here ... but nothing too big, though. This also reminds me of this: http://meadowdaleraceway.homestead.com/ Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "When you reach the bottom, it's now or never" ... O-Town ... 'All Or Nothing'

NICE!!!! Congratulations! (Heh, my first thought when I looked at that front end ... 'LOOK! It's Boss Hogg's winter beater!' ... LOL!) Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "We go cruising to entertain ourselves" ... Tracy Chapman ... 'Fast Car'

A little late on this, but that is AWESOME! And, yes, I still have my legos: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/lego/lego.html Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Get out there and find someone" ... Good Charlotte ... 'I Don't Want To Be In Love'

Ahem. NO FWD. No damn insulting enthusiasts either: Toyota Nova/Ch#$r%*et Corolla, 1980s Celebrity/Lumina/"monte carlo", 1995-2007 Corsica/"malibu", 1997-present Celebrity/Lumina/"impala", 2000-present *sighs* Perhaps I shouldn't have opened this thread...LOL! Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Time starts to pass; before you know it you're frozen" ... Leona Lewis ... 'Keep Bleeding'

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****UPDATE**** *****NEW LOCATION POSSIBILITY / INPUT NEEDED***** We have reached CAPACITY for the Paul Wolff Shelter we currently have reserved. THUS ... I drove around the area a bit and found a potential new location: 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. I spoke with the Steak'n'Shake general manager on Saturday, May 17. They have a 95-person capacity, and while they do not take reservations, the manager assured me they would be able to accomodate the entire group, if everyone wants to eat there. The manager suggested keeping the gathering time at noon, which would be before their usual Saturday "rush" arrives.... PLUSES FOR THIS LOCATION * Overnight accomodation options remain the same! * Steak'n'Shake sits in front of a shopping center that is CURRENTLY mostly UNOCCUPIED, which means, we have plenty of parking. * If you do not like Steak'n'Shake, a KFC is right next door; across Randall Rd, other restaurant options include McDonalds, Burger King, etc. * A bit closer to car show possibilities ... and, given the location, the gathering could very well turn INTO a car cruise gathering. DRAWBACKS FOR THIS LOCATION * Farther away from overnight accomodations than the Preserve (but not as far away as other options are...). * This will no longer be a cookout type gathering (but, we'll have room for everyone). * This is in a higher-traffic area than the Preserve. * While starting time for the gathering would remain at noon, the time at one location would be shorter, unless people come to check out our cars.... If we have to go elsewhere, plenty of cruise nights are in the area at which we could arrive a bit "early".... SO ... WHAT DO YOU THINK about this NEW location? Please share your COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS/THOUGHTS! **UPDATE LISTS** More people plan to join us ... WILL YOU? * 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 = 5 * = AwsomeSS (Chicagoland) = kweef (WISCONSIN) = RocknSS04 (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 "He's off on a midwest run" ... Alabama ... 'Roll On'

I will not be doing a major road trip this year, since I'm using that vacation time to attend a few different weekend gatherings/shows/cruises (about which I've posted); I hope to return to a week or 2-week long road trip in 2009. But ... Saturday, August 9, 2008 ... I'll be in the Pittsburgh/Johnstown/Holsopple PA area for a family reunion on Dad's side of the family. Around that reunion, I will take a "mini road trip" through Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and northern Virginia. I have a TENTATIVE/skeletal itinerary ... let me know if you want to meet up anywhere along the way so that'll help me finalize the itinerary in the next couple months or so.... THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 * Travel late evening from IL to northern IN. FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 * Travel early morning from IN to Detroit area MI for lunch * Travel afternoon from MI to NE Ohio for dinner/overnight SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 * Travel early morning from OH to reunion in PA * Spend evening in the greater Pittsburgh PA area SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 * Travel early morning from PA to Neptune NJ area for lunch * Travel afternoon from NJ to Maryland to Alexandria VA (evening with family on Mom's side) MONDAY, AUGUST 11 * Travel early morning from VA through Maryland to IN TUESDAY, AUGUST 12 * Travel early morning from IN to home Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "We've got a long way to go and a short time to get there" ... Jerry Reed ... 'East Bound And Down'

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Some early week musings... ...others? Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "We can't afford to let one moment pass us by 'cause it's a short piece of time" ... Dierks Bentley ... 'Long Trip Alone'

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FOG! Sure hope you have a wonderful day ... and celebrate appropriately . Cort:34swm."Mr Monte Carlo.Mr Road Trip".pig valve&pacemaker WRMNshowcase.legos.HO.models.MCs.RTs.CHD = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort "Crank up the music" ... Steven Curtis Chapman ... 'Live Out Loud'

LOL! Sorry to make ya hungry . *UPDATE* A few more people plan to join us ... WILL YOU? If you are coming, PLEASE ADVISE ME how MANY will come with you! It is looking like I MAY have to find another place to meet!!! *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 (* = 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 (5)* = AwsomeSS (Chicagoland) = kweef (WISCONSIN) = RocknSS04 (MICHIGAN) = tommypro (S DAKOTA) = vita (S DAKOTA) *5TH GEN MYMONTE (5)* = chevy81888 (Chicagoland) = dante (Chicagoland) = Cully77 (Chicagoland) = blackbeauty89 (Chicagoland) = mrclean (WISCONSIN) *6TH GEN 2000MONTECARLO (6)* = Chitown Chevy (Chicagoland) = Paul1965 (Chicagoland) = silverbullet (Chicagoland) = erics95se (Chicagoland) = 2002 Monte SS (IOWA) = 7801MonteMan (MICHIGAN) *CHEVYTALK.ORG (9)* = ChrisS (Chicagoland) = Anthony/Maligoon (Chicagoland) = 75 Chevelle (Chicagoland) = Impalaman1966 (Chicagoland) = 57ORG (Chicagoland) = REBORN55 + 1 (IL) = BuffDaddy (IOWA) = Eight90 (OHIO) *MIDWEST V6 (4)* = Vegas + 2 (Chicagoland) = tease (Chicagoland) *GM INSIDE NEWS (6)* = The Cruck (Chicagoland) = DuraMax Hammer (Chicagoland) = darndot (central IL) = New_Mexico_Sunset_on_RT66 (IOWA) = DuSpinnst (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 "I don't want to take this life for granted" ... Keith Urban ... 'Somebody Like You'

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