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Hmmm....interesting. BTW, when is the SEMA show? Or, did I somehow miss the dates in the article? (If I did...my apologies.) Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "We all do the best we can" ... Blain Larson ... 'How Do You Get That Lonely?'

*sighs* If only..... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "You've made a fool of everyone" ... Jet ... 'Look What You've Done'

*grins* I _remember_ that!!!!!!!!! And, I believe that was in 2003 ... because, iirc, it was displayed the year I had my last open heart surgery ... and that was 2003. As I recall, my buddy who drove me in for that wasn't sure we should stay so long (since I was still recovering from the surgery), but I stuck it out...and was quite pleasantly surprised to have seen that car in the display ... it was well worth sticking out an extra hour or so ;).

*raises eyebrow* 2 extras...as in available for sale ... or at least to share with others to see? Just curious....no worries either way.

*grins* That _would_ be awesome ... but, keep in mind, if I go, it'll have to be a weekend day....sorry :(. Oh wow...you're not that far away. I have a few friends in the Champaign/Clinton/Decatur area ... next time I'm down there, I'll try to remember to let you know, in case you want to meet up.... As for the Chicago Auto Show, yes, I'd be going on a weekend, too. In fact, if one of my buddies (now living in Decatur) comes up on a weekend, maybe we all could plan to go the same day...we'll see. We have plenty of time to plan :). And...basketball practice/games?

Rrrrriiiiggghhhttttt.... Heh...sure hope I can attend on one of the days you and NOS go.... Whereabouts in IL are you (if you don't mind saying...that is)? Maybe you and I can plan to go the same day, if you want....

Over the course of the last couple weeks, I've visited 3 different dealerships in the area. Two seem to have an abundant amount of '06 vehicles, but only certain models (Cobalts, impalas) ... and very few of others (HHR, Colorado). The third dealership seems to be selling them as they get them in ... I'm _told_ that their inventory is _not_ abnormally low, it's just that the cars sell almost as soon as they get to the dealership. *shrugs* Not sure if that is the case or not...since, you'd think that if they were having that type of sales, the other 2 dealerships wouldn't have such an overabundance either.... Course, it could be the type of deals/negotations the three dealers will do or not do on the prices.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "The stars might lie, but the numbers never do" ... Mary Chapin-Carpenter ... 'I Feel Lucky'

If indeedy it is true, yes. I'm still not counting any chickens just yet.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "You've made a fool of everyone" ... Jet ... 'Look What You've Done'

*raises eyebrow* Wow....another paragraph that could've been written by me ... good to know I'm not alone :). Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "You've made a fool of everyone" ... Jet ... 'Look What You've Done'

I plan to attend this year ... but, quite a few things fell through for me this year, too ... so, we'll see as the dates get closer. We have some time yet ;). Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "A little vacation, ain't asking very much" ... Tim McGraw ... 'All I Want Is A Life'

NO...I didn't see it ... sounds kinda neat..... I wonder if you can get them from anywhere these days....I think I might enjoy that.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "I'm fading away" ... Simple Plan ... 'Untitled'

*beams* Sure love these pics of these old Oldsmobiles ;). 1980Olds, Did you, by chance, get any pics of those 2 Oldsmobiles together? Also...what is, if you don't mind saying, underneath the covering behind the '86 Olds Cutlass? Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "How much longer will they be around?" ... Don Williams ... 'Old Coyote Town'

*chuckles* I'm told it's all in how you can sweet talk 'em ;). Sounds like the situation with the Caddy worked out for the best anyway, eh?

Well, at least it is in loving hands ;). So, why'd ya sell it?

Eh? How do you figure? --- Let me know now if you are even _thinking_ about participating ... I'll send you my cell ph# to call if you decide to join the fun anywhere along the way! Some highlights/reminders follow.... SCHEDULE 8:45a ...meet at Meijer/Menards, NE corner of Randall & Bose Rds, Elgin IL 9a ...depart for Galena IL, via RT 20 W (scenic), with possible stop in Marengo IL (or elsewhere) depending on who all plans to join along the way 11amish ...arrive in the Freeport IL area. I know Roger will join us at the IL RT 20/IL RT 26 interchange; others are welcome, too. We can plan a stop if need be. IL RT 20 includes a slight detour west of Lena IL. 12:30pmish ...arrive in Galena IL for lunch (tentatively at Culver's), with others joining us for lunch. Depending on time, we might stop at the lookout tower along IL RT 20. 2pmish ...gas-up the cars and leave Galena IL, taking RT 20 W over to Dubuque IA, stopping perhaps to pick up others along the way.... Afternoon drive ...follow scenic RT 52 S ...stop at Sabula IA to take pictures of the cars, hopefully with fall colors in the background ...use I-80 to cross back to IL 5pmish ...arrive in the Quad Cities area for dinner, with others possibly joining. Restaurant choices include Cheddars in Davenport IA or Bud's Skyline Inn (near Moline IL, I believe). 6:30pmish ...gas stop ...leave the Quad Cities area, taking scenic RT 84 N back to RT 20 (OR) ...find a local cruise, stay overnight somewhere & head north Sunday morning NOTES ...participating in the entire trip is _not_ required ... you can join and leave us anywhere along the route.... ...don't let gas prices be an "excuse" ... since we can carpool and enjoy company along the route ...classic and newer cars/trucks/vans are welcome to join us as this is about having fun, enjoying a drive and socializing! ...depending on time and interest, we may see the John Deere place/museum in the Quad Cities area So.....what ARE _you_ doing Saturday, October 22?

*raises eyebrow* Say what? Say it ain't so.....

The "driving season" is far from over (well, at least, I hope it is far from over) ... and these mileage milestones should be different by the end of the year [when I'll take a more "detailed" tally and comparison ... I just love statistics, apparently], but I had all 4 of my older Monte Carlos out Saturday and Sunday this past weekend and, as of late Sunday afternoon (after filling each with gas), found myself at these mileages markers.... Browny ... 1972 MC ... 142,900 ... 13.26 mpg Elvira ... 1976 MC Landau ... 58,045 ... 15.73 mpg Sweet Pea ... 1979 MC Landau ... 141,175 ... 14.31 mpg Sweet Tea ... 1981 MC SC ... 189,450 ... 16.91 mpg Baby Blue ... 1987 MC LS ... 135,350 ... 15.81 mpg With that, what are your current mileage(s)/MPGs? Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "I can’t stop driving" ... New Radicals ... 'Someday We'll Know'

Cool! Day trips are just as fun ;). *grins* You are quite welcome, Sixty8 :). Heh...I've often wondered if the prize winners enjoy them and/or use them.....

Wow. Again, I could've written this ... almost ;).

Sounds like a cool special, Sixty8 ... sure hope you are able to take full advantage of it! Sorry that you're stuck in Massa....

*chuckles slightly* This is about what I've been saying since 1995 ;). Good to see I'm not the only one after all...he he heh.

Sssooo, what are you doing Saturday, October 22?

And that reason is NASCAR. *sighs* I think that impala coupe would be more of a winner than what Chevrolet is claiming is the monte carlo for '06..... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "You've made a fool of everyone" ... Jet ... 'Look What You've Done'

*nods* Very true ... I was a bit shocked to learn today that the '06 impala already has a $1,000 rebate.... Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ Models.HO = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/trainroom.html "How much longer will they be around?" ... Don Williams ... 'Old Coyote Town'

Hmph. Also forgot the 2nd gen ... and the 3rd gens... *sighs*