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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*

*nods* Thank you! I've definitely enjoyed reading your observations, too, Sixty8 ... very, very detailed...he he he. And...wow...sweet replies all around for sure! I'd love to reply to each, but I'd be here for a few days ... he he he. In general, though, it is interesting to see how each of us perceive some areas of the country differently ... he he he. I think part of it is where we grew up ... and what surroundings are "home" to us. Seems to me that surroundings that are like our "home" surroundings are more boring to us ... and thus, we each have a slightly different take on an area. And yet...even in our differences...we seem to have similar observations ... and experiences. He he he...so very cool ;).

A year ago today I was in Missouri and Kansas at the beginning of my western road trip; 2 months ago, I was in Pennsylvania in the middle of my eastern road trip. Both trips seem like they happened just yesterday ... and a lifetime ago. I learned quite a bit in those trips ... enjoying the company of new and old friends along the way. A "snapshot" of some of the things that I discovered during those trips.... Missouri & Kansas are not _that_ boring to drive through.... Colorado is absolutely gorgeous. Wyoming has beautiful formations. Utah has breathtaking views...even in rain with a rainbow for good measure. New Mexico does have rust-free cars. The guy who does the "voice work" for Rockford's 104.9, "The X" (rock) also does "voice work" for New Mexico's 105.1, "The Range" (Classic Country). Oklahoma does have character. Texas drivers take the speed limits as suggested limits. Hawaii does have license plates (saw one on a Ford Explorer in Texas). Arkansas does not take that long to drive through.... Sweet tea CAN be made incorrectly (had some bitter sweet tea in Memphis TN). It really IS "Sweet Home Alabama" (should've bought some souveniers or something). The Carolinas are hot'n'muggy. I-81 in VA is not as long as it seems.... Driving the PA Turnpike is less costly these days than actually filling up the car with gas to drive. Philly PA/NJ area has way too much traffic...even on Sunday. The Washington DC/Baltimore MD/Philadelphia PA corridor has too many baseball teams. Driving the "long way" (i.e. avoiding the PA Turnpike) from Alexandria VA to near Canton OH isn't that long of a drive & is quite scenic, especially through MD & the short distance in WV! I-90 & SR 2 are beautiful right along the lake in Ohio. The cruises before the official Friday/Saturday Woodward Dream Cruise feature just about as many cool cars! Watching old reruns of shows (The Dukes of Hazzard, Dallas, etc.) can be fun & relaxing. I want to own a 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Classic convertible.... I saw a white one for sale in TX; I saw a red one at the Wexford, PA, car show.... You never have enough time to visit with family & friends.... Strangers are friends you have yet to meet.... I'd rather be driving than working.... The longest drive is the one that leads you home. So...what have YOU learned during your travels? Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker MC:family.IL.guide.future = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/ "I wonder if it's too late" ... Nickelback ... 'Photograph'

Wow...that's quite a variety of vehicles you are considering for your new purchase...! I suggest test-driving them soon ... so you can go back and drive each again, if you deem that necessary before you order. I just test-drove the '06 impala earlier this week and was rather impressed ... I also drove the Colorado.... 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 wanna drive" ... Trace Adkins ... '(Her Favorite Color Is) Chrome'

Some additional notes ... Received a suggestion to stop at the Mississippi Palasads Park at Sabula (Iowa side) to take some pictures of the cars ... hopefully with fall colors in the background.... Dinner in the Davenport/Moline (Quad Cities) area might be at Cheddars or Bud's Skyline Inn.... And, depending on time and interest, we might stop at the John Deere place/museum in the Quad Cities area.... Hope you consider joining us....

*raises eyebrow* Hmm.... Maybe I will show up after all ... we'll see....

*nods* Yes, yes they did. For me ... insurance premiums paid ... a longer warrantee period (say at least 5 years, preferably 10) ... free oil changes/maintenance for a year or so ... all would find me in a Chevrolet dealer purchasing an impala or a Colorado....pronto. 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 wonder if it's too late" ... Nickelback ... 'Photograph'

*rolls eyes* Yet another "Camaro is coming" thread. Right. Show me the realness. Show me the Camaro lines. Show me the RWD. Show me the V8. Show me that very car IN MY DRIVEWAY, ready for a testdrive. Then I'll believe and talk new Camaro is here..... 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'