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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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without driving the Vette. I hate winter!!
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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If it's not snowing, get it out and drive!
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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i cant imagine that just got back in (took the roof off and all) that why there are so many people in florida!! sorry to rub it in. hope winters ends soon send some cold air down hre i am sweating!!
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:37 PM
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ONLY 5 - i havent driven mine since OCTOBER 31
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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You're lucky. Been 10 for me. Stupid great white north
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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December 24 was a great day where I live in Mass. Temps at 54 and perfectly sunny. I uncovered the Vette and took it out for well over an hour......man, did it feel goooood!

If there's no snow, ice, or sand get out there and enjoy it.

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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by vertc51116
i cant imagine that just got back in (took the roof off and all) that why there are so many people in florida!! sorry to rub it in. hope winters ends soon send some cold air down hre i am sweating!!
I hope they outlaw air conditioners in the south...

You guys do have it made in the winter. Drive and extra mile for those less fortunate.

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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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At least you can go out in the garage and sit in it. Mine's been in the crash repair shop since Dec. 14!
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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You're counting weeks already! Boy are you in for a long winter!!!!

Why not start counting down how many weeks are left until you can drive it again? This puts a positive spin on things!!!

PS: Covered mine in late November..
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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I started mine yesterday and sniffed the leather
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by steveblonde
ONLY 5 - i havent driven mine since OCTOBER 31
ME TOO
and i live in ARIZONA!
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 98BlackMagic
I hate winter!!
I hear that.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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Actually got mine out a couple of times over last couple of weeks. Mild so far and not a lot of snow......
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Sorry to hear about the cold weather, as here in Texas it has been 80 lately and top off type of weather and my car has seen lots of boost lately
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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I bought this '99 a few weeks go. I had a '87 with 20k on it. It was a garage queen. Not this one. If the roads are dry I'm driving it!
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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took out mine today, dirty and all...just wanted to take 'er to work.
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Jake T
I bought this '99 a few weeks go. I had a '87 with 20k on it. It was a garage queen. Not this one. If the roads are dry I'm driving it!


Took a nice ride through MA, VT and NH today. Only thing on the roads was a little dry salt...just came in from washing it off and putting her back in the garage.

We're getting more snow tomorrow. In a couple days, as soon as the roads are clear again, I'll be out in the Vette again.

I can't stand the idea of depriving myself for the entire winter...not when the only thing standing between me & the open road is some soap & water.
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She's sound asleep... I'm collecting new parts for spring!
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Old Jan 4, 2006 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 98BlackMagic
without driving the Vette. I hate winter!!
Just look at it every five minutes that always seems to help.
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