MONDAY, AUGUST 2
We went to Bricks 'N Ivy in Spring Grove, Illinois, for their half price pizza special on Monday. We got a 16-inch Harry Caray pizza which is a real garbage pizza with four veggies and four meats. It cost $13.50. We also enjoyed a $5 pitcher of Miller Lite. Then went to Sunnyside Tavern in Johnsburg where we had $1.50 pints.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
Went on a short Firebird Cruise and went from end to end on Pioneer Road. It is one of McHenry County's Scenic Roads and well-earned at that. I had taken it often from Illinois Highway 31 and that is a pretty stretch, but didn't know it continued on to West Solon Road to the north.
The McHenry Scenic Roads site describes it as 4 miles long in McHenry and Richmond townships.
I went to the McHenry Moose Lodge Classic Car Show on Il.-31 later and saw the most beautiful 1967 Firebird ever. I am a big Firebird fan and at one time had a 1967 Firebird convertible along with my 1985 one which I still have and take on those Firebird Cruises.
But, if you want the Moose Tuesday special tacos, 3 for $5, I discovered you'd best go inside, place your order and then look at the cars. It generally takes at least 30 minutes to get served. Tonight it was a new record, 45 minutes.
--RoadDog
LAWS OF THE UNIVERSE, LAW OF CLOSE ENCOUNTERS: The probability of meeting somebody you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
