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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 09:39 AM
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Winter Blues

Hi All -

It's been a long and cold winter here in south-central Wisconsin. Not a ton of snow this year, but still cold and dreary. Although it's late February we still likely have another 6 weeks of winter, thus my Maui Blue '88 Trans Am won't see it's shadow until early May.

I did take a few photos last fall just a few weeks before I put the Trans Am into hibernation. I look at these from time to time to help get through these long winter days knowing that Spring is getting closer day by day. Just thought I'd share a few of them.

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Thanks for looking!
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 12:48 PM
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Made My Day.
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 04:16 PM
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Re: Winter Blues

Same here. Thanks for sharing.

The days are getting longer...we'll be driving them again soon.

The Pontiac Oakland Club International (POCI) International Convention is coming to the Wisconsin Dells this year. Will you be there checking out the Pontiacs?
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 04:23 PM
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I still love your car.
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 05:05 PM
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Re: Winter Blues

Beautiful car and pictures. I too feel your blues. Add to the fact I didn't get to drive mine much last year. Last drive was in late October.
That changes in a month. At the end of March I'm driving mine from Kansas City to Phoenix and back. I've wanted to take a road trip with mine since I bought it. I hope to take some photo's of my car at some beautiful locations along the way.
My car isn't as nice as yours (Its a driver) but still looks good. With the right lighting and backdrop, it might look almost new.
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 08:18 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 12:30 PM
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Really great pics, an amazing looking car!!
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Old Feb 25, 2018 | 02:15 AM
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Totally gorgeous! Thanks
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 08:11 AM
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Re: Winter Blues

Originally Posted by mantaguy
Made My Day.
Thanks Mantaguy! Hopefully things will start warming up here and in New Jersey soon

Originally Posted by DynoDave43
Same here. Thanks for sharing.

The days are getting longer...we'll be driving them again soon.

The Pontiac Oakland Club International (POCI) International Convention is coming to the Wisconsin Dells this year. Will you be there checking out the Pontiacs?
Thanks, Dave. The Dells is just 45 minutes from where I live (near Madison). Looks like the convention is during the week. Sounds like a great time.

Originally Posted by punzak9
I still love your car.
Much appreciated Punzak9

Originally Posted by bjpotter
Beautiful car and pictures. I too feel your blues. Add to the fact I didn't get to drive mine much last year. Last drive was in late October.
That changes in a month. At the end of March I'm driving mine from Kansas City to Phoenix and back. I've wanted to take a road trip with mine since I bought it. I hope to take some photo's of my car at some beautiful locations along the way.
My car isn't as nice as yours (Its a driver) but still looks good. With the right lighting and backdrop, it might look almost new.
Enjoy the road trip with your car! My car if far from perfect. I just turned 50,000 miles right before I put it away. I too hope to drive it more this summer.

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Thanks Chazman!

Originally Posted by Buddy
Really great pics, an amazing looking car!!
Thanks Buddy!

Originally Posted by z28cop
Totally gorgeous! Thanks
Appreciate the comments sir!
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Old Feb 26, 2018 | 05:45 PM
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Re: Winter Blues

Yes, the show runs Monday - Thursday.

At the very bottom of this page, there are .pdf files you can launch that include the show and activities schedules.

http://poci.org/POCI_Annual_Convention_Registration.cfm

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Old Feb 28, 2018 | 06:20 PM
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Thanks for the info Dave. Looks like a great event.
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Old Feb 28, 2018 | 06:50 PM
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One of my favorites on this board! Car is gorgeous. We getn 80 deg weather already and good forecast for our local cruise in Saturday I can't wait.
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Old Feb 28, 2018 | 06:51 PM
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Re: Winter Blues

Originally Posted by dmccain
One of my favorites on this board! Car is gorgeous. We getn 80 deg weather already and good forecast for our local cruise in Saturday I can't wait.
Thanks dmcain. Much appreciated.

Oh to be in Mississippi this time of year!
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Old Feb 28, 2018 | 07:47 PM
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Re: Winter Blues

Originally Posted by DynoDave43
Yes, the show runs Monday - Thursday.

At the very bottom of this page, there are .pdf files you can launch that include the show and activities schedules.

http://poci.org/POCI_Annual_Convention_Registration.cfm

Dave,I used to be a member, I gave it up around 2013-14.member #68179
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Old Mar 1, 2018 | 02:00 PM
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Re: Winter Blues

Love the car and great photos!

I cleaned up the IROC today to cheer myself up.. all set with winter and ready to cruise!
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Old Mar 1, 2018 | 07:52 PM
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I did not know that Franny. If you're bored in late June, and haven't visited the Dells, come on out.
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Old Mar 2, 2018 | 12:04 PM
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Re: Winter Blues

Originally Posted by 88IROCvertZ
Love the car and great photos!

I cleaned up the IROC today to cheer myself up.. all set with winter and ready to cruise!
Thanks. Keep the car inside this weekend with that nasty nor-easter hitting!
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Old Mar 2, 2018 | 12:17 PM
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Great car and very cool pics - I lived in WI for several years - best thing I ever did was move from Wisconsin to Florida - we enjoy our cars all year round here!!

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Old Mar 2, 2018 | 01:36 PM
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Re: Winter Blues

Originally Posted by kfsullivan
Thanks. Keep the car inside this weekend with that nasty nor-easter hitting!
Absolutely.. it’s pretty nasty out.. yesterday was a tease.. I was tempted to take it on the road but it’s still too salty out there..
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Old Mar 2, 2018 | 07:35 PM
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Great vanity plate. How many tries before you got the one you wanted.

Louis
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