Time to...?

[knightfan26917]

"It's different now" __ Conway Twitty __ 'Goodbye Time'

Irony rocks.

I've recently learned that, in ~1 year, I'll lose the year-round garage storage (heated in winters) that I've appreciated the last 10+ years. The couple that owns the house, building & property is moving to SC. I will not have the funds needed to buy the place, though I would LOVE to live there. So, since other similar storage options in the area are more expensive, unemployment continues & medical bills are still due ... it's probably time to sell my MCs.

Yep, life is still good. It's just frustrating to watch things for which I've worked hard disappear due to no fault of my own. At least I can still drive & write! Hardly seems fair, but life isn't fair. Things'll work out; they always do...correct?

ROUTE 66-BASED STORY:

http://whenthegoingisgood.com/category/route66/

Motor Gnomes:

http://www.motorgnomes.com/category/staff/cort-s/

C&G:

http://www.cheersandgears.com/page/index.html/_/articles/editorials/stop-re-naming-my-car-r487

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

"I never dreamed home would end up where I don't belong" __ Rascal Flatts __ 'I'm Moving On'

[daves87rs]

Don't give up yet Cort, I'm hoping something good will happen soon. You still have time, so I would wait and see.

Worse case you might have to sell one, maybe?

I'm really trying to think positive....

[GMTruckGuy74]

How about non-temperature controlled storage places? Maybe that will bring the price down? Not a preference, I'm sure - but anything that helps keep the cars you love in your collection is a better option. Do you have family members with available garage space? Even if it was just for one winter to keep them out of the elements, to buy you some additional time for hunting a new storage place. Any warehouses near you that are empty? I know in some cases they might run pretty cheap leases (not sure what you're paying for your current storage space).

If all else fails, are you selling the entire collection or keeping at least one? Every time I see a MC at a car show, regardless of it's year, I think of you (just saw a white with blue vinyl top & interior '75-'77 MC at a local car show Saturday that reminded me of you). I'd hate to see you part with your cars, Cort

[Drew Dowdell]

Time to take some road trips in some Monte Carlos.

[Camino LS6]

Ah man, I hate to hear this.

Here's hoping for an arrangement that makes selling them unnecessary.

[ocnblu]

:/

I hope something breaks loose for you so you can keep yer cars. This sucks.

[Sixty8panther]

Yup.... been there. Five years ago I had my 3-season daily driver 1959 Buick, my rainy day cars (rotating collection of Cadillac coupes, antique Buicks & the occassional Datsun) and I was sharpening my teeth in hopes of scoring a drivable & unmolested pre-war car.

These days I'm happy that between he two of US both me and my wife have one reliable vehicle each.

The Mercedes Benz just turned 300,000 miles (1991 M.B. 560SEC) and my low milegae 1991 Suburban R2500 with a 454 big block only has 109k on it even though I bought it a year ago with 106K. I only drive it when I can't drive the coupe because thesegas prices make the Burb expensive to roadttrip.

[knightfan26917]

"There was a time I was a true believer" __ Jennifer Warnes __ 'I Know A Heartache When I See One'

OFFICIAL "FOR SALE" THREAD:

Someone noted that this situation IS my fault since, for me, medical procedures/expenses are expected; of course, that person is correct. Still, it's ironic that selling is partly because, less than 3 weeks after returning to full time work following my 11/11/2011 open heart surgery, I found myself out of employment from the company that had a campaign to promote "grill decency"....

The job hunt is not going well, but I've done some personal projects. While I continue to try to get hired, I'm researching volunteer opportunities. I've been applying to customer service, social media, web content editing, & marketing/sales careers.

Selling isn't ALL bad; POSITIVES in EVERY situation, right? In this case, once my MCs are sold ... I won't own a front-wheel-drive nameplate vehicle (until Ch#$r%*et introduces the all-new front-wheel drive Caprice!) ...&... I'll have fewer boards/groups to visit, translating into more time for the remaining boards, driving, writing, etc.! OK, so maybe those aren't complete positives....

BUT...I've had a great run, owning 5 MCs for 9 years & meeting many great people along the way, through road trips, events/gatherings/shows & cruise nights, including the record-breaking 2008 MidSummer Chitown Gathering that I set up. We had 65 people, & it remains the ONLY show/gathering/event that ALL of my MCs attended together! PICS:

http://pics.projectmonte.com/album/12498

All of my cars have special significances to me, so selling is MADDENING; I'm sure I'll shed a tear or more as each leaves for a new home/family.

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

* roadsNwheels + CapriceClassicForum = http://rdwhl-capriceclassic.proboards.com/ *

"I ain't up to being strong now" __ Wynonna __ 'Is It Over Yet'

[Camino LS6]

Ah Cort, though it is good to see you posting I sure wish it was under other circumstrances.

All the best, my friend.

[knightfan26917]

Ah Cort, though it is good to see you posting I sure wish it was under other circumstrances.

All the best, my friend.

Thank you.

And, yes, wish it was for better circumstances, too.

Cort | 38.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 5 MCs + 1 Caprice Classic

CHD.MCs.CC + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort

"Stones thrown in anger hold twice the hurt" __ Richard Marx __ 'Chains Around My Heart'