I Hate When That Happens-- Those Darn Entertainment Books

Every year, I buy one of those Entertainment books where local restaurants put in coupons for reduced far, often buy-one-get-one free. I always have the best intentions of using them throughout the year until they expire November 1st.

And, every year, months go by and there is NO USE. Now, if you plunk down $25 you have to use it once in a while to get your money's worth. But, every year, it is the same thing. Little or no use for eleven months, then a whole lot of use in the last few weeks.

This year, the same thing.

Monday, we went to Choppers in Antioch for sandwiches. Tuesday to Channel Inn in Fox Lake for a 50% pizza. Yesterday I had a giant tub of popcorn for free at the movie theater.

Now, we have four days remaining to do our grazing, I mean eating.

Will I buy another one?

Most Likely. --RoadDog


MUSINGS FROM A CONFUSED MIND: If the world were a logical place, men would be the ones riding horses sidesaddle.

Top Ten Greatest Food Combinations

From the May 20th List Universe.

Top Ten Greatest Food Combinations. If you gop to the site, you will have photos and more information on each.

10. Eggs and bacon
9. Butter and popcorn (Liz likes popcorn with her butter>)
8. Pizza and beer (Personally, I like pop better)

7. Salt and Pepper
6. Burger and fries (How about hot dog and fries? And while on the subject, what about ketchup and fies? Mighty fine dipping.)

5. Spaghetti and meatballs
4. Cheese and Crackers
3. Tortilla chips and salsa

2. Mashed potatoes and gravy
1. Oreos and milk

I would like to add:

Corned beef and cabbage
Carolina-style bbq and slaw

And, I can think of other great combinations.

Gettin' Hungry Typin' This. --RoadDog


Retirement Q & A: Question: Why does a retiree often say he doesn't miss work, but misses the people he used to work with? Answer: Too polite totell the whole truth.

Beachin' It-- Part 3

Unfortunately, Topsail Beach two major eateries, the Beach Cafe and Breezeway are both very expensive. It costs around $15 for a plate of seafood, although the view of the sound and hush puppies at the Breezeway are outstanding and the food is good.

Unfortunately, the last several times we've been to the Beach Cafe, the food was not that good. On top of that, there wasn't much of it. Expensive, meager, and blah just doesn't make it.

Neither place was open in March.

However, cousin Graham suggested the Seahorse, located a mile from the beach in Surf City on the other side of the sound and swing bridge.

We got the small platter which was $9 and came with two sides. Lots of food for that price and very good.

The place to go by Topsail Island, the Seahorse.

Now, That's Some Good Eating. --RoadDog

Doing the Cheap Thing

I sure love good deals on food and drinks, and I know where to find them in this area.

MONDAY-- Hello Folks-- Fox Lake, Illinois-- 6 wings for $1.99 and $1.50 domestic pints on Mondays. Also $2.99 Italian beef and fries.
American Legion-- Fox Lake-- 50 cent 10 oz drafts.

TUESDAY-- Rookies--- Ingleside-- 25 cent tacos and half price pizza on Tuesdays.
Pug Mahone's-- Fox Lake-- $1 domestic pints on Tuesdays.

WEDNESDAY-- Tommy's-- Spring Grove-- $5.99 four-piece broasted chicken dinner with fries and cole slaw. $1 Miller and Coors bottles on Wednesdays.

THURSDAY-- Donovan's Reef-- Twin Lakes, Wisconsin-- $4 giant Polish with fries and $1.50 domestic pints during happy hour.

FRIDAY-- Hello Folks-- 99 cent Chicago-style dogs and $1.29 fries.

Love Dem Good Deals. --RoadDog

Fall is Apple Time

One thing I really like about fall, besides the tree colors and ESPECIALLY the smell of burning leaves, is the great apple crop.

I have to have my peanut covered caramel apples, especially those from Chicago's Affy Tapple Company. They've been making them since 1948. http://www.affytapple.com/

Then, there is the great apple cider. I'm not talking about apple juice, I'm talking about that really dark stuff. Stuff with a kick.

I stock up on these items as well as fresh apples. I have heard about a new apple that is supposed to be the best around these days, the honey crisp. Saturday, I finally found some at the local Spring Grove Jewel grocery store. It was quite expensive at $2.50 a pound, so I got one. Whoever came up with this is a genius. This was the BEST apple I've ever eaten.

I like my apples hard and a bit tart. Granny Smith's are also a favorite. While in Australia, we went by the place where they came into being.

Lovin' Those Fall Apples. --RoadDog

McRibs Are Back!!!!

Without a doubt, my favorite offering from McDonald's is the McRib sandwich. This sandwich's appearance guarantees a few stops while it is available. And, for $2.19, it is a good deal, used to be $1.99, but that non-existent inflation, you know.

Here in Fox Lake, Illinois, you can get a meal for about $4.

It made my poor, sick drive home from Tennessee a much better time when I got off I-65 by Remington, Indiana, and saw it advertised at the local McD's. Real fast stop.

Then that savory, tasty treat that I've been waiting for all these past months.

Other McD items I like: Johnsonville brats (also seasonal), the $1 double cheeseburger, and the steak, egg, and cheese breakfast bagel.

Of course, McDonald's history goes back to Route 66 in San Bernardino, Ca., with the original McDonald's, and the very first Ray Kroc McDonald's in nearby Des Plaines, Il., on the historic US-12. I've been told, Ray Kroc could often be found out cleaning the parking lot.

Crazy 'Bout Dem McRibs. --RoadDog