Emission Testing and Coupons Run Out: We Hit the Road-- Part 2

March 29, Wednesday

We drove the 2011 Malibu to Crystal Lake for its emissions test.  And, it passed as well.  It is such a proud moment when your vehicles pass their emission test.  Perhaps we should have bumper stickers like those my kid is an honor student at .....

We then drove over to Hermann's Lowlife Pub and had a good time talking with the folks there.  Sure wish it was closer to home as this would be a regular hangout.  Our kind of dive.  On the way to the Riverside Pub at Burton's Bridge on the Fox River, Liz remembered seeing something about the old Sentimental Journey reopening and since it is right by the Riverside, we stopped in to check it out.

It is now called All Inn Pub & Grub and the new owners sure did a lot of work fixing it up.  Windows all around and a Las Vegas 50s vibe going on and even an old-fashioned player piano.  We enjoyed the happy hour prices and split one of the best Polish sausage sandwiches I ever had.

Going to Be a Regular Stop.  --RoadDog

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Emission Testing and Coupons Run Out: We Hit the Road-- Part 1

Because of two emission tests we had to take on our vehicles, we have four of them, we've been on the road some this past week.  that, and the fact that our Chain Crawl coupons ran out of date yesterday, March 31.

Last Saturday, March 25, I took the Dakota truck to Crystal Lake for emission test and went to the McHenry County Civil War Round Table discussion group meeting at Panera Bread in Crystal Lake.  On the way home, I stopped at a Barnes & Noble.  I sure miss my Border's store in McHenry.

Sunday, March 26, we went to Fox Hole in McHenry for pizza, but weren't happy to find out that the coupon had a March 31, 2016, expiration date. Just one year off.   But, their beer nuggets made up for the lack of pizza.  Also stopped at the PLAV (Polish Legion of American Veterans) and Sunnyside.

Tuesday, March 28, we went to Vickie's in McHenry on the Fox River and used a Chain Crawl coupon, BOGO sandwich.  I had the Big Kahuna: 1/2 pound burger, pulled pork and onion straws.  It was huge and good.  Great view of the river and tasty popcorn.

--RoadDog