Rating - 8.10001
Friendly place for a non-mechanical guy....stopped in on a Sunday around 11 am and there was no one in the store...headed to the counter to let them know what I was looking for and they printed a few slips and circled the items I needed to get....
Only complaint is why didn't the just walk with me to get them since there was no one else in the store.
However, you cant beat the price....the dealership wanted $50 to install a cabin air filter that was $10.99 in the store (and it took literally 2 seconds to install)......
Jun 27, 2010
Toy Story 3
Rating - Priceless
There is something for everyone in this movie....wether you are 44 or 5 you will enjoy it...my only complaint is that there is 20 minutes of trailers before you get to the movie.....
Fun, Fun, FUN!
There is something for everyone in this movie....wether you are 44 or 5 you will enjoy it...my only complaint is that there is 20 minutes of trailers before you get to the movie.....
Fun, Fun, FUN!
Stockholm's, Geneva IL - June 26
Rating - 10.00
Even during the crush of Swedish Days our friend Mike found us a spot in the back "beer garden" - really just a few tables outside - for the 7 of us (3 adults and 4 kids).
Ashley provided EXCELLENT service and always had a fresh drink for us, even though it was crazy busy inside with the crowd from the festival......
The steak sandwich is AWESOME and Hot Mamma loved her shrimp tacos....oh, I also had a few Franz's
Good times!
2 kid chicken 8.00
3 lemonade 6.00
1 Papas Italiano 7.59
1 kid macaroni 4.00
1 side ceaser 4.29
1 shrimp taco 11.49
1 filet mignon sand 12.49
5 Brancott Sauv Blc Gl 42.50
6 Franz 33.00
Total - $143.36
Even during the crush of Swedish Days our friend Mike found us a spot in the back "beer garden" - really just a few tables outside - for the 7 of us (3 adults and 4 kids).
Ashley provided EXCELLENT service and always had a fresh drink for us, even though it was crazy busy inside with the crowd from the festival......
The steak sandwich is AWESOME and Hot Mamma loved her shrimp tacos....oh, I also had a few Franz's
Good times!
2 kid chicken 8.00
3 lemonade 6.00
1 Papas Italiano 7.59
1 kid macaroni 4.00
1 side ceaser 4.29
1 shrimp taco 11.49
1 filet mignon sand 12.49
5 Brancott Sauv Blc Gl 42.50
6 Franz 33.00
Total - $143.36
Tinseltown USA, Aurora IL - June 26
Rating - 9.4421
Excellent place to see a movie early (12:30 pm) for $3 a person......theatres are clean and nice....and great to see an early show.
The large popcorn is HUGE......and they kind of make you get it with the pricing....and if you can drink the Diet Coke you deserve a prize......
2 tickets $6.00
1 Combo 1 (lg Diet coke, tub popcorn) 10.75
Total - $16.75
Excellent place to see a movie early (12:30 pm) for $3 a person......theatres are clean and nice....and great to see an early show.
The large popcorn is HUGE......and they kind of make you get it with the pricing....and if you can drink the Diet Coke you deserve a prize......
2 tickets $6.00
1 Combo 1 (lg Diet coke, tub popcorn) 10.75
Total - $16.75
2 Toots Steam Whistle Grille, Downers Grove IL - June 26
Rating - 10.00
Excellent.....I love the food (cheese burger) and little guy loves the food (chicken nuggets) and the TRAINS....we arrived around 11:15 and had our choice of seats.....sat at the counter...and by 11:45 the place was packed...
You have to have a rootbeer float.......
LOVE THIS PLACE!
1 Root beer float 4.25
1 cheese burger 6.95
1 kd chicken nuggets 4.25
Total - $16.69
Excellent.....I love the food (cheese burger) and little guy loves the food (chicken nuggets) and the TRAINS....we arrived around 11:15 and had our choice of seats.....sat at the counter...and by 11:45 the place was packed...
You have to have a rootbeer float.......
LOVE THIS PLACE!
1 Root beer float 4.25
1 cheese burger 6.95
1 kd chicken nuggets 4.25
Total - $16.69
DuPage Children's Meseum - June 27
Rating 9.99874
Arrived at 9:30 am on a Saturday morning and the place was OURS.....only a few kids/families there and it was awesome.....my little guy (5 years old) loves it no matter how crowded....but it was great early in the morning.........
They did a minor remodel and its better than ever.
Total - FREE - family membership
Arrived at 9:30 am on a Saturday morning and the place was OURS.....only a few kids/families there and it was awesome.....my little guy (5 years old) loves it no matter how crowded....but it was great early in the morning.........
They did a minor remodel and its better than ever.
Total - FREE - family membership
Jun 25, 2010
Pittsfield Cafe, Chicago IL - June 25
Rating - 9.22765
Had a great breakfast here with a friend today. We arrived around 7:15 am, found a seat, and were promptly served coffee and tea. Waitress came back a few minutes later, we ordered, and food was at the table within 5 minutes.
It was warm and EXCELLENT!!! I had a bagel sandwich - egg, cheese, and sausage links cut in half (a bit weird because I would have expected a sausage patty) and some hash browns (awesome). Mike had an omelet that he DESTROYED.
Good place to sit and have a chat also!
Total - Mike paid, but it was under $20 for the two of us...
Had a great breakfast here with a friend today. We arrived around 7:15 am, found a seat, and were promptly served coffee and tea. Waitress came back a few minutes later, we ordered, and food was at the table within 5 minutes.
It was warm and EXCELLENT!!! I had a bagel sandwich - egg, cheese, and sausage links cut in half (a bit weird because I would have expected a sausage patty) and some hash browns (awesome). Mike had an omelet that he DESTROYED.
Good place to sit and have a chat also!
Total - Mike paid, but it was under $20 for the two of us...
Jun 24, 2010
Hertz, Buffalo NY - June 24
Rating - .00001
They STILL SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is easy to get to the rental car terminal....just head to baggage and across the street...and right into the garage and a car.
As always my confirmed reservation was messed up (no credit card on file) and I forgot the certificate good for a free rental......but I was feeling pretty good when I got the keys to an STS Cadillac (nice ride).
However, when I brought the car back, the bill was for $127.49 - I WAS ROBBED - for what should have been a FREE car.
Total - $127.49 + taxes = $138.99 (actually not too much in taxes compared to other cities)
They STILL SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is easy to get to the rental car terminal....just head to baggage and across the street...and right into the garage and a car.
As always my confirmed reservation was messed up (no credit card on file) and I forgot the certificate good for a free rental......but I was feeling pretty good when I got the keys to an STS Cadillac (nice ride).
However, when I brought the car back, the bill was for $127.49 - I WAS ROBBED - for what should have been a FREE car.
Total - $127.49 + taxes = $138.99 (actually not too much in taxes compared to other cities)
Buffalo (BUF) Airport, Buffalo NY - June 24
Rating - 9.7421
Very clean, spacious, quick security, excellent restaurant/bar -http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/06/anchor-bar-buffalo-ny-airport-june-24.html ......I wish this was my home airport....except the one AA gate SUCKS for updates when your plane is a few hours late.
My only disappointment was that we didn't fly over the Falls...in fact it was kind of weird because we flew in over farm fields...not what I think of Buffalo.....
Anyway, GREAT airport and easy access to rental cars.
Very clean, spacious, quick security, excellent restaurant/bar -http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/06/anchor-bar-buffalo-ny-airport-june-24.html ......I wish this was my home airport....except the one AA gate SUCKS for updates when your plane is a few hours late.
My only disappointment was that we didn't fly over the Falls...in fact it was kind of weird because we flew in over farm fields...not what I think of Buffalo.....
Anyway, GREAT airport and easy access to rental cars.
Anchor Bar, Buffalo NY (airport) - June 24
Rating - 10.00
Excellent! Wing are exceptional, and the service by TONY was SPECTACULAR!!!
We were stuck in the fantastic Buffalo airport - http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/06/buffalo-buf-airport-buffalo-ny-june-24.html - for a few hours and grabbed a spot at the bar for a bite to eat and a beer.....turned into two bites and several beers......but it was "easy" time......
You have to pass this place when you enter/leave the terminal, and it was pretty crowded at the tables....we were lucky to find two spots at the bar (it was crowded the entire time we were there 4-6 pm)...comfortable and lots of tvs tuned to the World Cup (who cares?).
Tony made sure our beers were full and when we ordered the World Famous Wings they were up in just a couple of minutes...and the are PERFECT.....perfectly cooked and perfectly sauces...we had the "hot" wings and they were hot enough to leave an after taste, but not so hot as to destroy your lips.....
Stop in here anytime you are flying in/out for an awesome experience.....
2 2X Tier III (Shamus was drinking whiskey on the rocks) 21.50
4 Labatts Blue @ 4.86 (yikes, I thought I had 3) 19.44
2 Wings Hot @ 11.50 23.00
Tip 16.00
Total - $85.53
Excellent! Wing are exceptional, and the service by TONY was SPECTACULAR!!!
We were stuck in the fantastic Buffalo airport - http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/06/buffalo-buf-airport-buffalo-ny-june-24.html - for a few hours and grabbed a spot at the bar for a bite to eat and a beer.....turned into two bites and several beers......but it was "easy" time......
You have to pass this place when you enter/leave the terminal, and it was pretty crowded at the tables....we were lucky to find two spots at the bar (it was crowded the entire time we were there 4-6 pm)...comfortable and lots of tvs tuned to the World Cup (who cares?).
Tony made sure our beers were full and when we ordered the World Famous Wings they were up in just a couple of minutes...and the are PERFECT.....perfectly cooked and perfectly sauces...we had the "hot" wings and they were hot enough to leave an after taste, but not so hot as to destroy your lips.....
Stop in here anytime you are flying in/out for an awesome experience.....
2 2X Tier III (Shamus was drinking whiskey on the rocks) 21.50
4 Labatts Blue @ 4.86 (yikes, I thought I had 3) 19.44
2 Wings Hot @ 11.50 23.00
Tip 16.00
Total - $85.53
Jun 23, 2010
Vertical Endeavors, Warrenville IL - June 23
Rating - 9.999999
Excellent staff and GREAT place to hold a 10 year olds birthday!! Beth helped our group and was AWESOME - patient and kind with all the kids, and willing to help in any way.
We actually had a party here for our older daughter a few years ago, and had a great time then also.
Party time is 2 hours of climbing, and there are walls for every skill level, the little guy (age 5) could even particapte. It was a bit busier this time, summer break/crummy weather, and there were lots of kids and groups, but it really did not feel crowded.
Great service and GREAT FUN!
Total - $No idea
Excellent staff and GREAT place to hold a 10 year olds birthday!! Beth helped our group and was AWESOME - patient and kind with all the kids, and willing to help in any way.
We actually had a party here for our older daughter a few years ago, and had a great time then also.
Party time is 2 hours of climbing, and there are walls for every skill level, the little guy (age 5) could even particapte. It was a bit busier this time, summer break/crummy weather, and there were lots of kids and groups, but it really did not feel crowded.
Great service and GREAT FUN!
Total - $No idea
Atlanta Bread, Naperville IL - June 23
Rating - 2.2
Come on...this is almost EXACTLY like Panera Bread....except, well to me its EXACTLY the same....except the men's bathroom is DISGUSTING.
I stopped in to grab a bite and change clothes, and came in here instead of the Chipolte that shares the same building.....big mistake.
I had the roast beef and cheddar, and while it was good, bread was not as good as Panera.....and I thought it cost more. I did like the service, and the guy who took my order was extremely friendly. However, it was around 1:30 pm and the place was empty.
There was a sign on my table that said "family owned and operated" and I would go to a local place over a chain at anytime, but what's up with "Atlanta" Bread company....how about Naperville Bread?
1 Roast beef 5.89
Cheddar .50
Softdrink 1.79
Total - $9.10** **RIP OFF**
Come on...this is almost EXACTLY like Panera Bread....except, well to me its EXACTLY the same....except the men's bathroom is DISGUSTING.
I stopped in to grab a bite and change clothes, and came in here instead of the Chipolte that shares the same building.....big mistake.
I had the roast beef and cheddar, and while it was good, bread was not as good as Panera.....and I thought it cost more. I did like the service, and the guy who took my order was extremely friendly. However, it was around 1:30 pm and the place was empty.
There was a sign on my table that said "family owned and operated" and I would go to a local place over a chain at anytime, but what's up with "Atlanta" Bread company....how about Naperville Bread?
1 Roast beef 5.89
Cheddar .50
Softdrink 1.79
Total - $9.10** **RIP OFF**
Jun 22, 2010
Gold Coast Hotdogs #1522, Union Station - Chicago, IL - June 22
Rating - 2.3
Not a great beef.....skimpy on the beef....and no taste to it.....dry bun that was not very good also.....I won't stop here again even though it is convenient when you are running for the train....no wonder all the other joints in the food court had lines and no one was here.
Italian Beef Sandwich 4.99
Total - $5.56
Not a great beef.....skimpy on the beef....and no taste to it.....dry bun that was not very good also.....I won't stop here again even though it is convenient when you are running for the train....no wonder all the other joints in the food court had lines and no one was here.
Italian Beef Sandwich 4.99
Total - $5.56
Jun 21, 2010
Disney Vaction 2008
Rating - 9.444
It was pretty GREAT! I ran across some receipts and decided to post what I had....you can also do a search and see the posting I had from November 11, 2008. I will do a better job this year.....
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa - November 5 - 10th
Awesome. Beautiful. Great Service. Close to the parks (by boat or monorail). Small pool that is not that great. Fun on the boats you can rent. Larger rooms for the family to sleep in. Room 7310?
We shall return (in November 2010)
Gasparilla's - November 6
Solid breakfast, good food, quick service.
Grand Brkfst Platt 6.29
KM Breakfast Plat 4.09
Total - $11.06
Citricos - November 8
P Mudslide Martini 8.25
Romaine Salad
Salad
Choc Banana Tort
Gls Heidsk 15.00
KM Vegetable Plate 3.00
Grand Margarita 2 @ 9.25 18.50
Rib eye Steak
Cheesecake
KM Butter Pasta 7.00
KM Butter Pasta 7.00
KM Vegetable Plate 3.00
KM Butter Pasta 7.00
Tip 34.00
Total - $ 115.75
Norway Akershus - November 7
We went here for the Princess Dinner....it was in Epcott...it was fun for me and Hot Mamma to wander around the countries and drink beers later in the evening....but we were kind of bored by the experience. Fun at first, but it wears off quick. And this park required us to transfer monorails, and it too a while.
Kids were pretty bored....I did set the record with the little guy because we went on the Nemo ride for a few hours (no wait)...and the girls liked Test Track....but we thought Soaring was boring also.
The restaurant was a DISASTER, huge line at the seating, and it was worse because the line was really to get a family portrait shot....we skipped that and sat down. Food = not good. Princess with dinner = AWESOME.
I am sure there is a better spot with the same characters that is a better experience.
KM Pizza 19.99
KM Ravioli 19.99
Large Carlsberg 6.75
Gls Princ Gavi Crt 9.00
Pork Shank 35.99
Salmon 35.99
Total - $139.02
Grand Floridian Cafe - November 6
Gls Moon Mntn Cab 15.00
Strawberry Salad 5.99
Chicken Soup 4.79
Heineken Light 5.75
Amstel Light 5.75
It was pretty GREAT! I ran across some receipts and decided to post what I had....you can also do a search and see the posting I had from November 11, 2008. I will do a better job this year.....
Grand Floridian Resort and Spa - November 5 - 10th
Awesome. Beautiful. Great Service. Close to the parks (by boat or monorail). Small pool that is not that great. Fun on the boats you can rent. Larger rooms for the family to sleep in. Room 7310?
We shall return (in November 2010)
Gasparilla's - November 6
Solid breakfast, good food, quick service.
Grand Brkfst Platt 6.29
KM Breakfast Plat 4.09
Total - $11.06
Citricos - November 8
P Mudslide Martini 8.25
Romaine Salad
Salad
Choc Banana Tort
Gls Heidsk 15.00
KM Vegetable Plate 3.00
Grand Margarita 2 @ 9.25 18.50
Rib eye Steak
Cheesecake
KM Butter Pasta 7.00
KM Butter Pasta 7.00
KM Vegetable Plate 3.00
KM Butter Pasta 7.00
Tip 34.00
Total - $ 115.75
Norway Akershus - November 7
We went here for the Princess Dinner....it was in Epcott...it was fun for me and Hot Mamma to wander around the countries and drink beers later in the evening....but we were kind of bored by the experience. Fun at first, but it wears off quick. And this park required us to transfer monorails, and it too a while.
Kids were pretty bored....I did set the record with the little guy because we went on the Nemo ride for a few hours (no wait)...and the girls liked Test Track....but we thought Soaring was boring also.
The restaurant was a DISASTER, huge line at the seating, and it was worse because the line was really to get a family portrait shot....we skipped that and sat down. Food = not good. Princess with dinner = AWESOME.
I am sure there is a better spot with the same characters that is a better experience.
KM Pizza 19.99
KM Ravioli 19.99
Large Carlsberg 6.75
Gls Princ Gavi Crt 9.00
Pork Shank 35.99
Salmon 35.99
Total - $139.02
Grand Floridian Cafe - November 6
Gls Moon Mntn Cab 15.00
Strawberry Salad 5.99
Chicken Soup 4.79
Heineken Light 5.75
Amstel Light 5.75
Massage Envy Spa, Naperville IL - June 20
Rating - 4.33
Its over rated. Facility is VERY NICE, and my wife got me in on Father's Day....but the treatment was just ok.
I have had many BETTER massages.....I had heard from other massage therapists that they start at Massage Envy and when they get good they move to "better" spas....and I believe it.
The first time massage is $49, then the next is $78 - OR you can join their "club". $59/month gets you one "free" massage, and you get other monthly massages for $39....sounds great if the treatment was great.....but don't you wonder how the therapists can make any $$$?
I will not return.
Total - $49.00** **for first time massage, next time is $78
Its over rated. Facility is VERY NICE, and my wife got me in on Father's Day....but the treatment was just ok.
I have had many BETTER massages.....I had heard from other massage therapists that they start at Massage Envy and when they get good they move to "better" spas....and I believe it.
The first time massage is $49, then the next is $78 - OR you can join their "club". $59/month gets you one "free" massage, and you get other monthly massages for $39....sounds great if the treatment was great.....but don't you wonder how the therapists can make any $$$?
I will not return.
Total - $49.00** **for first time massage, next time is $78
Two Brothers Tap House, Warrenville IL - June 19
Rating - 9.998
Please don't go here....I don't want any competition for my new FAVORITE spot for beers and dinner......WOW is it FUN....and GOOD
Headed out on Saturday night with a "favorite" neighborhood couple at 6 pm and we kind of had a hard time finding it....and our daughter used to do gymnastics in the same building before...and now it is an EXCELLENT brewery and bar/restaurant.
I love it even more because there is NO SIGN anywhere on the building...except for a small sign taped on the door that says "entrance"....and when you walk in you are met by a wooden (plywood) hostess stand....
The crowd was mix of families and couples out for dinner and as the night wore on it became filled with groups of 3 guys.....you can sit outside (bug alert)....at tables/booths in dining area....or at the bar or high bar tables.
We choose the bar. It probably seats 20 and there are a few flat screen tvs, the SERVICE we received from Paul P was EXCEPTIONAL...and the beer was even better!!!!!!!!! It was kind of funny because everyone else was drinking wine (white or red - Chianti) - that was hand poured from the bottle (no measuring for exact amounts), and I was drinking the Weiss.
The beer here is so good it is sold in many bars around Chicago, and they got a contract to sell to Costco at the beginning of 2010....only problem being Costco demands such great volume, and limited capacity (brewed on location) that it can sometimes lead to shortages.
I loved this place because its all about the beer, good times and great service. The Weiss was served at the perfect temperature (slightly cooler than room temp) and had great flavor and a crisp after-taste. The food is bar food - PERFECT - we had the cheese fries (hand cut, lots of cheese and bacon) and the chicken nachos (not quite as good). Dinner was Ruben (excellent), bacon cheddar burger (mine - wonderful, hand made, perfect temperature, excellent cheese, crisp bacon) and the special chicken sandwich (which the girls split - and in a nice touch they split the sandwich onto separate plates and also split the fries) and cheese plate (I liked it).
All about good beer, good times, and bar food. Please don't go so I can get a seat whenever I want it......
1 Chicken Nachos 10.00
1 Cheese Fries 8.00
1 Reuben 9.00
1 Classic Burger 8.00
cheddar 1.00
Bacon .50
1 Cheese Plate 10.00
1 Special Chicken 8.00
1 Gl White 6.00
8 Gl Ebel's Weiss @ 5.00 20.00
Total - 133.95*** Exceptional value for a night out!!!!
Please don't go here....I don't want any competition for my new FAVORITE spot for beers and dinner......WOW is it FUN....and GOOD
Headed out on Saturday night with a "favorite" neighborhood couple at 6 pm and we kind of had a hard time finding it....and our daughter used to do gymnastics in the same building before...and now it is an EXCELLENT brewery and bar/restaurant.
I love it even more because there is NO SIGN anywhere on the building...except for a small sign taped on the door that says "entrance"....and when you walk in you are met by a wooden (plywood) hostess stand....
The crowd was mix of families and couples out for dinner and as the night wore on it became filled with groups of 3 guys.....you can sit outside (bug alert)....at tables/booths in dining area....or at the bar or high bar tables.
We choose the bar. It probably seats 20 and there are a few flat screen tvs, the SERVICE we received from Paul P was EXCEPTIONAL...and the beer was even better!!!!!!!!! It was kind of funny because everyone else was drinking wine (white or red - Chianti) - that was hand poured from the bottle (no measuring for exact amounts), and I was drinking the Weiss.
The beer here is so good it is sold in many bars around Chicago, and they got a contract to sell to Costco at the beginning of 2010....only problem being Costco demands such great volume, and limited capacity (brewed on location) that it can sometimes lead to shortages.
I loved this place because its all about the beer, good times and great service. The Weiss was served at the perfect temperature (slightly cooler than room temp) and had great flavor and a crisp after-taste. The food is bar food - PERFECT - we had the cheese fries (hand cut, lots of cheese and bacon) and the chicken nachos (not quite as good). Dinner was Ruben (excellent), bacon cheddar burger (mine - wonderful, hand made, perfect temperature, excellent cheese, crisp bacon) and the special chicken sandwich (which the girls split - and in a nice touch they split the sandwich onto separate plates and also split the fries) and cheese plate (I liked it).
All about good beer, good times, and bar food. Please don't go so I can get a seat whenever I want it......
1 Chicken Nachos 10.00
1 Cheese Fries 8.00
1 Reuben 9.00
1 Classic Burger 8.00
cheddar 1.00
Bacon .50
1 Cheese Plate 10.00
1 Special Chicken 8.00
1 Gl White 6.00
8 Gl Ebel's Weiss @ 5.00 20.00
Total - 133.95*** Exceptional value for a night out!!!!
Jun 19, 2010
2009 Cape Cod Vacation
Recap of the trip:
Outback Steakhouse, Erie PA - July 18
Great spot for dinner with the kids...we arrived after a long drive from the Cape and were seated right away.....
Excellent service from Kathryn C, and typical Outback chow - cheese fries, great steaks, beers, and an enjoyable evening!
Give this spot a try......
Patron Rita 8.50 (you would too after driving all day)
2 KJ Chard 15.90
2 Cold Bev 4.18
Tap Water 0.00
Cheese fries 7.95
Lemonade 2.25
Stk & GSB 6 oz 9.95
Gr Cheese 3.95
Finger 4.95
Kids Mac 3.95
Teri Sirloin 9 oz 13.95
2 BB Fosters 8.90
Choc Martini 6.00
Scoop 1.59
2 Dog 3.90
Total - $100.32
Impudent Oyster, Chatham MA - July 16
This place ROCKS!! Make sure you call for a reservation.....
We arrived and joint was packed so we settled in at the (small) bar for a drink and waited 15 minutes for our table to be ready. The "vibe" in here is great, its small and intimate, with excellent service and exceptional food.
A bit on the expensive side, but this is worth treating the wives to dinner here.
Tuna Shikoku 14.95
Devils Horseback 11.95
Clam Chowder 4.00
Cup of Butternut 3.50
Wedge Salad 8.95
Bouillabaisse 33.95
Sword Napoli 30.95
Cod Savannah 32.95
Boiled Lobster 30.95
Cakebread Chard 60.00
Hefeweizen 10.50
Total - $254.80
The Tavern at Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham MA - July 16
This place SUCKS.
Maybe the most pretentious place in the world.....it was a complete joke as we were walking in the back to the have a drink....some old bag gave my wife a look up and down.......and made a sour face......she had obviously not seen anyone that attractive in a long time.....
It continued once we got inside....full of "old money" who were snooty....bar tender was not very friendly nor good.....
Head over to the Squire to be with the REAL people.
1 PNoir Row11 15.00
1 Cape Cod IPA 6.50
Total - $22.58
Dennis Pines Golf Course, Dennis MA - July 16
Excellent course, well maintained, tough greens and a nice pace of play (I did have the second tee time). I enjoyed it because it is an easy course to walk, even though I played horrible.
From the blue tees its only 6,509, 72.2/133, but plays much tougher than that....however, while be tortured it is very enjoyable!
Total - $60.00 (walking)
Meservey's Family Restaurant, Chatham MA - July 15
We had always driven by on our way into town...and now I know why.
The decor is great for a 4 year old boy (it has a car theme everywhere) with tons of great memorabilia, and the service was pretty good, but the food was marginal at best.
Its cheap, and you get what you pay for. This was a new spot for us in Chatham, and we won't be back.
Total - $69.56 (dinner for 5 + drinks)
Larry's P.X., Chatham MA - July 15
Right on the corner of the turn to Hardings Beach Road you could should stop here for BREAKFAST because it is GREAT. Pays to be a bit early as it gets crowded at peak times...but again its worth the wait!
Very kid friendly, love the egg and cheese sandwich, pancakes, waffles, and everything else on the menu.
Great service at a reasonable price. They also sell beach toys and other items you need for the sand...
Total - $51.61 (for the 5 of us)
Chatham Squire, Chatham MA - July 10
Oh YES, a family favorite.....have to have dinner at the Squire.....kids love it and so do the parents....
Tough to get into the dining room unless you go early, best to try the bar area or back bar area......very family friendly....and the FOOD is GREAT.
Kids love the food, but like the game room better - it is always filled with kids...
Cup Chowder
2 kids fingers
kids linguine
fish and chips
lobster special
Sams summers (plural)
wines (plural)
Total - $99.50
New England Pizza #3, Chatham MA - July 7
Exceptional Pizza.....we LOVE IT....and the place is a family spot and has a warm feel to it....plus there is nothing like getting to witness the older mom running the counter and yelling at the family members (just like home!).....
Kids like it for the food and the video games.....but pizza is fantastic!
Cream 'n' Kone, Chatham MA - July 5
Excellent!!! A family favorite! While the line can be a bit long at 6 pm, you can either call in an order or just wait 10 minutes or so......its well worth it.....LOVE THE FOOD (even the kids)....BEST CHOWDAH on the Cape....and fish and chips are good (if greasy)......Hot Mamma loved the clam plate.
And after dinner you can get a HUGE ice cream cone at the same spot!
Total - $52.19 (3 kids meals, beer, wine, fish/chips, clam plate, chowdah)
Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls NY - July 2
Headed over for dinner with the kids after the drive from Chicago and spending the afternoon at the US Falls.....hungry and worn out.....
Place was crowded, but we were seated quickly.....service is not very good, nor is the food......but we had a few drinks and wandered around the place to look at all the cool memorabilia.....
I have to go now because my dinner may finally be ready.....
Outback Steakhouse, Erie PA - July 18
Great spot for dinner with the kids...we arrived after a long drive from the Cape and were seated right away.....
Excellent service from Kathryn C, and typical Outback chow - cheese fries, great steaks, beers, and an enjoyable evening!
Give this spot a try......
Patron Rita 8.50 (you would too after driving all day)
2 KJ Chard 15.90
2 Cold Bev 4.18
Tap Water 0.00
Cheese fries 7.95
Lemonade 2.25
Stk & GSB 6 oz 9.95
Gr Cheese 3.95
Finger 4.95
Kids Mac 3.95
Teri Sirloin 9 oz 13.95
2 BB Fosters 8.90
Choc Martini 6.00
Scoop 1.59
2 Dog 3.90
Total - $100.32
Impudent Oyster, Chatham MA - July 16
This place ROCKS!! Make sure you call for a reservation.....
We arrived and joint was packed so we settled in at the (small) bar for a drink and waited 15 minutes for our table to be ready. The "vibe" in here is great, its small and intimate, with excellent service and exceptional food.
A bit on the expensive side, but this is worth treating the wives to dinner here.
Tuna Shikoku 14.95
Devils Horseback 11.95
Clam Chowder 4.00
Cup of Butternut 3.50
Wedge Salad 8.95
Bouillabaisse 33.95
Sword Napoli 30.95
Cod Savannah 32.95
Boiled Lobster 30.95
Cakebread Chard 60.00
Hefeweizen 10.50
Total - $254.80
The Tavern at Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham MA - July 16
This place SUCKS.
Maybe the most pretentious place in the world.....it was a complete joke as we were walking in the back to the have a drink....some old bag gave my wife a look up and down.......and made a sour face......she had obviously not seen anyone that attractive in a long time.....
It continued once we got inside....full of "old money" who were snooty....bar tender was not very friendly nor good.....
Head over to the Squire to be with the REAL people.
1 PNoir Row11 15.00
1 Cape Cod IPA 6.50
Total - $22.58
Dennis Pines Golf Course, Dennis MA - July 16
Excellent course, well maintained, tough greens and a nice pace of play (I did have the second tee time). I enjoyed it because it is an easy course to walk, even though I played horrible.
From the blue tees its only 6,509, 72.2/133, but plays much tougher than that....however, while be tortured it is very enjoyable!
Total - $60.00 (walking)
Meservey's Family Restaurant, Chatham MA - July 15
We had always driven by on our way into town...and now I know why.
The decor is great for a 4 year old boy (it has a car theme everywhere) with tons of great memorabilia, and the service was pretty good, but the food was marginal at best.
Its cheap, and you get what you pay for. This was a new spot for us in Chatham, and we won't be back.
Total - $69.56 (dinner for 5 + drinks)
Larry's P.X., Chatham MA - July 15
Right on the corner of the turn to Hardings Beach Road you could should stop here for BREAKFAST because it is GREAT. Pays to be a bit early as it gets crowded at peak times...but again its worth the wait!
Very kid friendly, love the egg and cheese sandwich, pancakes, waffles, and everything else on the menu.
Great service at a reasonable price. They also sell beach toys and other items you need for the sand...
Total - $51.61 (for the 5 of us)
Chatham Squire, Chatham MA - July 10
Oh YES, a family favorite.....have to have dinner at the Squire.....kids love it and so do the parents....
Tough to get into the dining room unless you go early, best to try the bar area or back bar area......very family friendly....and the FOOD is GREAT.
Kids love the food, but like the game room better - it is always filled with kids...
Cup Chowder
2 kids fingers
kids linguine
fish and chips
lobster special
Sams summers (plural)
wines (plural)
Total - $99.50
New England Pizza #3, Chatham MA - July 7
Exceptional Pizza.....we LOVE IT....and the place is a family spot and has a warm feel to it....plus there is nothing like getting to witness the older mom running the counter and yelling at the family members (just like home!).....
Kids like it for the food and the video games.....but pizza is fantastic!
Cream 'n' Kone, Chatham MA - July 5
Excellent!!! A family favorite! While the line can be a bit long at 6 pm, you can either call in an order or just wait 10 minutes or so......its well worth it.....LOVE THE FOOD (even the kids)....BEST CHOWDAH on the Cape....and fish and chips are good (if greasy)......Hot Mamma loved the clam plate.
And after dinner you can get a HUGE ice cream cone at the same spot!
Total - $52.19 (3 kids meals, beer, wine, fish/chips, clam plate, chowdah)
Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls NY - July 2
Headed over for dinner with the kids after the drive from Chicago and spending the afternoon at the US Falls.....hungry and worn out.....
Place was crowded, but we were seated quickly.....service is not very good, nor is the food......but we had a few drinks and wandered around the place to look at all the cool memorabilia.....
I have to go now because my dinner may finally be ready.....
Jun 18, 2010
W Atlanta Buckhead, Atlanta GA - June 15
Rating - 8.3
Fun - yeah, Great - no. I only stayed here because it was so much cheaper than the Hyatt...but I was glad I did.
I am not a huge fan of the "hip" hotel, and think it is silly when only one person is working a "check in" desk - although it doesn't look like that. The decor was over the top for me, but i was in room 707.
It was 2 rooms over from the elevator, but it was QUIET.
Liked: how quiet it was, work area with plugs in desk, tv, staff is very friendly and goes out of way to help.
Hated: bathroom in the room (no separation), shower (not real warm, no door, and right next to toilet), food/water they try to sell when you walk in room, bed (horrible night sleep), valet parking (only option at $30/day), the gym - it is not really a gym - just two open rooms with a few barbells, couple of ellipticals, and a punching bag - disappointing.
Had a good breakfast in the restaurant, and a drink in roof top bar before bed.
No reason to stay here again (except for Sprint rate).
Room Charge 129.00 (sprint rate)
Tax 10.32
Occupancy 9.03
Wheels 30.00 (valet - only option)
Total - $178.35
Fun - yeah, Great - no. I only stayed here because it was so much cheaper than the Hyatt...but I was glad I did.
I am not a huge fan of the "hip" hotel, and think it is silly when only one person is working a "check in" desk - although it doesn't look like that. The decor was over the top for me, but i was in room 707.
It was 2 rooms over from the elevator, but it was QUIET.
Liked: how quiet it was, work area with plugs in desk, tv, staff is very friendly and goes out of way to help.
Hated: bathroom in the room (no separation), shower (not real warm, no door, and right next to toilet), food/water they try to sell when you walk in room, bed (horrible night sleep), valet parking (only option at $30/day), the gym - it is not really a gym - just two open rooms with a few barbells, couple of ellipticals, and a punching bag - disappointing.
Had a good breakfast in the restaurant, and a drink in roof top bar before bed.
No reason to stay here again (except for Sprint rate).
Room Charge 129.00 (sprint rate)
Tax 10.32
Occupancy 9.03
Wheels 30.00 (valet - only option)
Total - $178.35
National Car Renatl, Atlanta GA - June 16
Rating - 9.88
Great service again....love getting to choose the car I want to rent.....low mileage and is clean.....happy days.
It is a bit of pain to get on a separate transportation system to get to the new rental car center....have to go through baggage claim and take the short ride...
2 days (60.50)
lots of fees
Total - $158.77
Great service again....love getting to choose the car I want to rent.....low mileage and is clean.....happy days.
It is a bit of pain to get on a separate transportation system to get to the new rental car center....have to go through baggage claim and take the short ride...
2 days (60.50)
lots of fees
Total - $158.77
Dantanna's Surf, Turf & Turf, Atlanta GA - June 15
Rating - 9.444
Sports Bar = NO (by Chicago Standards), but fun place for beers, great apps and entrees = YES.
We were there on a Wednesday night during the NBA Championship....arrived around 7 (game started at 8) and the restaurant was fairly empty and the bar was 1/2 full (it had been pouring rain)....got a table in the bar and the place slowly filled up.
Jephreda provided excellent service through-out the night (even when really crowded) and the food was fabulous! We had the wings as an app (GREAT) and I had the filet (GREAT, GREAT, GREAT).
Everyone in Atlanta says this is a sports bar = NO. ONE Big Screen, with 3 smaller screens on each side.....PLEASE come to Chicago to see a sports bar.
I will give ATL props for the bar being pretty crowded for the NBA finals......but that is it.....kind of reminds me of Portland and the guys playing a board game during the Trail Blazers playoff game....
Wings HOT (2 @ 9) 18.00
420 Draft (5 @ 4.50) 22.50
Zinf Short Ribs 19.00 (Tom loved these)
420 Draft (4 @4.50) 18.00
Fish and Chips 14.00 (Tony said these were ok)
Paulander (4 @ 7.25) 29.00 (excellent beer)
8 oz Filet 28.00
Total - $161.56
Sports Bar = NO (by Chicago Standards), but fun place for beers, great apps and entrees = YES.
We were there on a Wednesday night during the NBA Championship....arrived around 7 (game started at 8) and the restaurant was fairly empty and the bar was 1/2 full (it had been pouring rain)....got a table in the bar and the place slowly filled up.
Jephreda provided excellent service through-out the night (even when really crowded) and the food was fabulous! We had the wings as an app (GREAT) and I had the filet (GREAT, GREAT, GREAT).
Everyone in Atlanta says this is a sports bar = NO. ONE Big Screen, with 3 smaller screens on each side.....PLEASE come to Chicago to see a sports bar.
I will give ATL props for the bar being pretty crowded for the NBA finals......but that is it.....kind of reminds me of Portland and the guys playing a board game during the Trail Blazers playoff game....
Wings HOT (2 @ 9) 18.00
420 Draft (5 @ 4.50) 22.50
Zinf Short Ribs 19.00 (Tom loved these)
420 Draft (4 @4.50) 18.00
Fish and Chips 14.00 (Tony said these were ok)
Paulander (4 @ 7.25) 29.00 (excellent beer)
8 oz Filet 28.00
Total - $161.56
Quizno's Sub #13260, Atlanta GA - June 15
Rating - 8.90
Excellent service, solid food, nice joint!
The place just opened in the corner of a strip mall....I was impressed when the owner opened the door fand welcomed us....
They had a good crowd when we arrived just before noon, very friendly employees who were pleasant and efficient. Place was spotless (it should be since it just opened), we ate quickly and hit the road....
Great spot!
Rg Brbn Chickn 5.99
Btl Soda 1.89
Rg Mesquite 6.49
Chips 1.19
Btl Soda 1.89
1 Ent Btl Drk Chip -.029
Total - $18.53
Excellent service, solid food, nice joint!
The place just opened in the corner of a strip mall....I was impressed when the owner opened the door fand welcomed us....
They had a good crowd when we arrived just before noon, very friendly employees who were pleasant and efficient. Place was spotless (it should be since it just opened), we ate quickly and hit the road....
Great spot!
Rg Brbn Chickn 5.99
Btl Soda 1.89
Rg Mesquite 6.49
Chips 1.19
Btl Soda 1.89
1 Ent Btl Drk Chip -.029
Total - $18.53
Delta SUCKS, Chicago IL - June 15
Rating - .000001
Delta is HORRIBLE...and I will NEVER fly them again....the gate for the 7 am flight to Atlanta was a mob scene with only one agent to take all those who approached the desk (no you don't need to check in AGAIN when you HAVE to get a boarding pass BEFORE going though security) and board the flight.
It reminds me of Southwest - ONLY WORSE.
Not only was the boarding process painful at the gate, it was worse once we got on the plane...flight attendants constantly YELLING over the intercom to take seats/stow bags.
And once we landed, we were in the last gate they had, and the ATL airport blows.
I only did it to save $200, but next time I would rather hitch hike!
Delta is HORRIBLE...and I will NEVER fly them again....the gate for the 7 am flight to Atlanta was a mob scene with only one agent to take all those who approached the desk (no you don't need to check in AGAIN when you HAVE to get a boarding pass BEFORE going though security) and board the flight.
It reminds me of Southwest - ONLY WORSE.
Not only was the boarding process painful at the gate, it was worse once we got on the plane...flight attendants constantly YELLING over the intercom to take seats/stow bags.
And once we landed, we were in the last gate they had, and the ATL airport blows.
I only did it to save $200, but next time I would rather hitch hike!
Mike Ditka's, Chicago IL - June 14
Rating - 9.86
LOVE IT....this is a "go to' when looking for a spot to have beers/lunch/drinks on N Michigan Ave....
We headed over at noon on a rainy Monday for lunch and went strait to the bar.....sat right down and were served drinks.....ordered our lunches and they arrived promptly....
The memorabilia is excellent, and the place is warm and cozy......Ditka is actually in here a lot...and it is a Chicago spot.
I had the Fridge Burger and it was too much for me to finish...my buddy had the salad (WIMP)...and we got in/out in 40 minutes.......
Great lunch spot!!!
Total - $31.78
LOVE IT....this is a "go to' when looking for a spot to have beers/lunch/drinks on N Michigan Ave....
We headed over at noon on a rainy Monday for lunch and went strait to the bar.....sat right down and were served drinks.....ordered our lunches and they arrived promptly....
The memorabilia is excellent, and the place is warm and cozy......Ditka is actually in here a lot...and it is a Chicago spot.
I had the Fridge Burger and it was too much for me to finish...my buddy had the salad (WIMP)...and we got in/out in 40 minutes.......
Great lunch spot!!!
Total - $31.78
Fiora's, Geneva IL - June 12
Rating - 8.2
Why aren't there more people having dinner here?
That was the only question that has been running through my mind since we dined here with our Chef neighbors Saturday night around 8:30 pm......
Place is beautiful, well laid-out, with a really nice L shaped bar, and tables outside on the patio.....
We were promptly seated when we arrived and I was surprised because there were only 4 or 5 other tables seated. We had Liz as our waitress and she made great recommendations, is very cute, but was a bit slow with service (especially with the light crowd).
Did I say the place is beautiful....it really is spectacular.....
Food was really solid, not great, but solid. Menu has fewer choices then I would have imagined. I had the sharp cheddar plate first and it was EXCELLENT, then had the salmon for dinner and it was ok, kind of plain, but decent. My wife LOVED the Walleye special, and they all enjoyed the flat bread pizza as an app.
At desert time, my mind wandered to Grahm's located across the street, and the girls were kind enough to go across the street and buy some chocolate covered pretzels while we waited for the desserts they ordered......
A fun night, neat place, ok service (see the other reviews), and decent food.
We are going to return to have dinner or desert on the patio.....
4 Rouge Dead Guy 20.00 - my beers, pretty good
Simi Chardonnay 48.00
Artisan Pick 1 4.95 (My excellent cheese plate)
Flatbread Pizza 11.95
2 Salmon Filet 47.90
Walleye 22.95
Pan Seared Duckbreast 21.95
Berry Cobbler 7.00
Carrot Cake 7.00
3 G Hahn Meritage 30.00
Total - $238.33
Why aren't there more people having dinner here?
That was the only question that has been running through my mind since we dined here with our Chef neighbors Saturday night around 8:30 pm......
Place is beautiful, well laid-out, with a really nice L shaped bar, and tables outside on the patio.....
We were promptly seated when we arrived and I was surprised because there were only 4 or 5 other tables seated. We had Liz as our waitress and she made great recommendations, is very cute, but was a bit slow with service (especially with the light crowd).
Did I say the place is beautiful....it really is spectacular.....
Food was really solid, not great, but solid. Menu has fewer choices then I would have imagined. I had the sharp cheddar plate first and it was EXCELLENT, then had the salmon for dinner and it was ok, kind of plain, but decent. My wife LOVED the Walleye special, and they all enjoyed the flat bread pizza as an app.
At desert time, my mind wandered to Grahm's located across the street, and the girls were kind enough to go across the street and buy some chocolate covered pretzels while we waited for the desserts they ordered......
A fun night, neat place, ok service (see the other reviews), and decent food.
We are going to return to have dinner or desert on the patio.....
4 Rouge Dead Guy 20.00 - my beers, pretty good
Simi Chardonnay 48.00
Artisan Pick 1 4.95 (My excellent cheese plate)
Flatbread Pizza 11.95
2 Salmon Filet 47.90
Walleye 22.95
Pan Seared Duckbreast 21.95
Berry Cobbler 7.00
Carrot Cake 7.00
3 G Hahn Meritage 30.00
Total - $238.33
Chicago White Sox, Comiskey Park IL - June 8
Rating - BEST EVER
Not only are the Sox the best baseball Team EVER, the "new" Comiskey Park is not bad either....tonight was Hawk Harrelson Night and it was a horrible/rainy Tuesday night against the Tigers....we had "Club Seats" on the third base side...they are above the lower section (on the second level)....decent seats with waiter service (we had customers).......
Good deal for the price!
Total - $42.00/seat
Not only are the Sox the best baseball Team EVER, the "new" Comiskey Park is not bad either....tonight was Hawk Harrelson Night and it was a horrible/rainy Tuesday night against the Tigers....we had "Club Seats" on the third base side...they are above the lower section (on the second level)....decent seats with waiter service (we had customers).......
Good deal for the price!
Total - $42.00/seat
Kroll's South Loop, Chicao IL - June 8
Rating - 9.99999
Great spot to have a beer and some apps before a Sox game...or because of the proximity to Soldiers Field before a Bear's game (cant imagine how crowded it would be)....
Great crowd in here at 6 pm on a Tuesday....excellent service from the bar tenders.....and the bar food is AWESOME and so is the Hackerschorr on tap.....oh, and I cant forget the Golden Tee that Mackey dominated on......
The tater tots with bacon and cheese are EXCELLENT when hot (soggy and horrible when not), chicken strips were ok, and cheese curds were great....
1 Chix strips 7.25
1 Curds 4.75
1 loaded tots
1 lite mug 4.50
2 Hackers 12.50
Total - $35.96
Great spot to have a beer and some apps before a Sox game...or because of the proximity to Soldiers Field before a Bear's game (cant imagine how crowded it would be)....
Great crowd in here at 6 pm on a Tuesday....excellent service from the bar tenders.....and the bar food is AWESOME and so is the Hackerschorr on tap.....oh, and I cant forget the Golden Tee that Mackey dominated on......
The tater tots with bacon and cheese are EXCELLENT when hot (soggy and horrible when not), chicken strips were ok, and cheese curds were great....
1 Chix strips 7.25
1 Curds 4.75
1 loaded tots
1 lite mug 4.50
2 Hackers 12.50
Total - $35.96
Rosebud Prime, Chicago IL - June 8
Rating - 9.999999
Excellent business lunch. Exceptional service from Scott and food that was just as good. My "go to" for lunches with customers......
I had my burger medium rare (perfect) and the ladies had the sushi (loved it). You have to get the Mac and Cheese to share....
2 Darj Tea 10.00
1 Arnold Palmer 4.95
2 Lunch Asian 53.90
1 Lunch Chz Burger 12.95
1 Mac/cheese 7.25
Total - $99.29
Excellent business lunch. Exceptional service from Scott and food that was just as good. My "go to" for lunches with customers......
I had my burger medium rare (perfect) and the ladies had the sushi (loved it). You have to get the Mac and Cheese to share....
2 Darj Tea 10.00
1 Arnold Palmer 4.95
2 Lunch Asian 53.90
1 Lunch Chz Burger 12.95
1 Mac/cheese 7.25
Total - $99.29
Illinois Railway Meseum, Union IL - June 4
Rating - 8.1
Excellent place to take a little boy who loves TRAINS....little guy is 5 years old....and he LOVED it.
We got lucky with mild weather, I cant imagine being here either in the heat of summer, or the cold of winter. The trains are all in enclosed sheds ("barns") and you have to walk between them (with no a/c in them), its all outside and there is nowhere to hide from the sun/rain/wind.
The place itself is great, but 1/2 of a day is more than enough. There are several trains in each "barns", but most are NOT OPEN....so you can only walk along side them....pretty boring...even for the 5 year old....the ones you can go on are awesome - like being transported back 40 years or more.
We LOVED the train ride there....there is an old depot (that the little guy LOVED)...and an old train that goes on a 45 minute ride......fun, fun, fun.
We were there on a Friday before school was out, and it was pretty empty. But I can imagine being there on the weekend, or when its busy, because there is not that much to see/do.
You HAVE TO GO if any of your kids love trains.........
Excellent place to take a little boy who loves TRAINS....little guy is 5 years old....and he LOVED it.
We got lucky with mild weather, I cant imagine being here either in the heat of summer, or the cold of winter. The trains are all in enclosed sheds ("barns") and you have to walk between them (with no a/c in them), its all outside and there is nowhere to hide from the sun/rain/wind.
The place itself is great, but 1/2 of a day is more than enough. There are several trains in each "barns", but most are NOT OPEN....so you can only walk along side them....pretty boring...even for the 5 year old....the ones you can go on are awesome - like being transported back 40 years or more.
We LOVED the train ride there....there is an old depot (that the little guy LOVED)...and an old train that goes on a 45 minute ride......fun, fun, fun.
We were there on a Friday before school was out, and it was pretty empty. But I can imagine being there on the weekend, or when its busy, because there is not that much to see/do.
You HAVE TO GO if any of your kids love trains.........
Pittsfield Cafe, Chicago IL - June 3
Rating - 9.994
Exceptional breakfast...took 7 others here on a Thursday morning at 8 am....and we sat in the lobby of the beautiful old building (55 E Washington).....I had the skillet (awesome) AND the biscuits and gravy (BETTER - if possible)....
Everyone was full and happy and it was a GREAT place to hold a MEETING....only downside is its CASH ONLY.
Total - $84.42 **including tip for 8 people
Exceptional breakfast...took 7 others here on a Thursday morning at 8 am....and we sat in the lobby of the beautiful old building (55 E Washington).....I had the skillet (awesome) AND the biscuits and gravy (BETTER - if possible)....
Everyone was full and happy and it was a GREAT place to hold a MEETING....only downside is its CASH ONLY.
Total - $84.42 **including tip for 8 people
Aurora Memorial Day Parade, Aurora IL - May 31
Rating - 10.00
Kids love it!!
Excellent parade, even if a HUGE STORM came through about 1 hour before the parade was to begin. Kendall's gymnastics group did not march due to the slippery streets, but almost everyone else did.....everything from veterans to politicians and everything in between - bands to dancers.
Good crowd and great fun!
Come next year.....
Total - FREE
Kids love it!!
Excellent parade, even if a HUGE STORM came through about 1 hour before the parade was to begin. Kendall's gymnastics group did not march due to the slippery streets, but almost everyone else did.....everything from veterans to politicians and everything in between - bands to dancers.
Good crowd and great fun!
Come next year.....
Total - FREE
Cosi #629 Terminal 3 BOS, Boston MA - May 28
Rating - 6.2
Located in the food court of AA terminal....decent service...and decent food...not great, but decent.
Sand, Cosi 3
Roasted Turkey 7.79
Bacon
Cheddar
Gatorade 2.19
Total - $10.68
Located in the food court of AA terminal....decent service...and decent food...not great, but decent.
Sand, Cosi 3
Roasted Turkey 7.79
Bacon
Cheddar
Gatorade 2.19
Total - $10.68
National Car Renatl, Boston MA - May 28
Rating - 10.00
Excellent experience.....got off the bus....greeted by friendly employee...picked out my car....low miles and CLEAN (too bad Hertz -http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/06/hertz-sucks-may-18.html )...and drove off the lot.
Excellent experience!
Rental - 60.50/day (2 days)
Total - $169.16
Excellent experience.....got off the bus....greeted by friendly employee...picked out my car....low miles and CLEAN (too bad Hertz -http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/06/hertz-sucks-may-18.html )...and drove off the lot.
Excellent experience!
Rental - 60.50/day (2 days)
Total - $169.16
Ocean View Tavern, Oak Bluffs MA - May 27
Rating - 11.0+++++++++
AWESOME bar, and the BEST PIZZA I have had in maybe forever......we ate 3 entire pies between 4 guys...and loved every bite!
And the beers and company were great also.....super place to watch a game, enjoy the friendly locals, and enjoy the excellent food.
Thank you Bill!
Cheese Pizza 11.99
Cheese Pizza Sausage (2 @ 13.24) 26.48
Smith/Pint (3 @ 4) 12.00
Drink (3 @ 5) 15.00
Total - $69.22
AWESOME bar, and the BEST PIZZA I have had in maybe forever......we ate 3 entire pies between 4 guys...and loved every bite!
And the beers and company were great also.....super place to watch a game, enjoy the friendly locals, and enjoy the excellent food.
Thank you Bill!
Cheese Pizza 11.99
Cheese Pizza Sausage (2 @ 13.24) 26.48
Smith/Pint (3 @ 4) 12.00
Drink (3 @ 5) 15.00
Total - $69.22
Farm Neck Golf Club, Oak Bluffs MA - May 27
Rating - 11.00
Perfect, absolutely PERFECT. Exceptional golf course, perfectly maintained, challenging but fair, and BEAUTIFUL. Many holes on the ocean or with views of it........such a beautiful place.....home of "Slick Willy" when he visits the island.....
We played the Blue Tees (lots of old guys with us) and it is only 6,301 yards, 70.5/133, but it played like a million....after a 91 it felt like I shot par!
Great pro shop and excellent restaurant/bar as the 19th hole.
Awesome day!
Total - $77.00 (Midweek prior to Memorial Day)
Perfect, absolutely PERFECT. Exceptional golf course, perfectly maintained, challenging but fair, and BEAUTIFUL. Many holes on the ocean or with views of it........such a beautiful place.....home of "Slick Willy" when he visits the island.....
We played the Blue Tees (lots of old guys with us) and it is only 6,301 yards, 70.5/133, but it played like a million....after a 91 it felt like I shot par!
Great pro shop and excellent restaurant/bar as the 19th hole.
Awesome day!
Total - $77.00 (Midweek prior to Memorial Day)
The Steamship Authority, Woods Hole MA - May 27
Rating - 11.0
This is a GREAT experience....parked at a garage right by the ship ($40 for overnight)...and carried our clubs to the ferry.....headed up to the top deck....could get coffee or a breakfast sandwich (or a beer on the way home) and headed out on the deck located outside (on the front - bow? - of the boat)....and enjoyed the EXCEPTIONAL SCENERY....wow is it beautiful!!!!!!
Its only 45 minutes and the time passes quickly.
Total - $15.00 (round trip!)
This is a GREAT experience....parked at a garage right by the ship ($40 for overnight)...and carried our clubs to the ferry.....headed up to the top deck....could get coffee or a breakfast sandwich (or a beer on the way home) and headed out on the deck located outside (on the front - bow? - of the boat)....and enjoyed the EXCEPTIONAL SCENERY....wow is it beautiful!!!!!!
Its only 45 minutes and the time passes quickly.
Total - $15.00 (round trip!)
Hilton Garden Inn, Plymouth MA - May 26
Rating - 10.0
Arrived late (around 11 pm) but we received a very friendly welcome...in fact Clayton was the "Guest of the Day"....and that got him nothing.....
Clean, quiet, great beds, decent bathrooms. I was in room 502.
AWESOME breakfast buffet in the morning....its actually worth staying there just for that!!!!
Guest Room 107.00
State Tax 6.10
Local Tax 6.42
Total - $119.52
Arrived late (around 11 pm) but we received a very friendly welcome...in fact Clayton was the "Guest of the Day"....and that got him nothing.....
Clean, quiet, great beds, decent bathrooms. I was in room 502.
AWESOME breakfast buffet in the morning....its actually worth staying there just for that!!!!
Guest Room 107.00
State Tax 6.10
Local Tax 6.42
Total - $119.52
Uncle Brady's and Aunt Mary's House, Middleboro MA - May 26
Rating - 10.0++++
Aunt Mary made a mean bar-b-q beef......and Uncle Brady had plenty of cold/cold beer....and the ping pong table with Bella was excellent!
Total - FREE
Aunt Mary made a mean bar-b-q beef......and Uncle Brady had plenty of cold/cold beer....and the ping pong table with Bella was excellent!
Total - FREE
Poquoy Brook Golf Course, Lakville MA - May 26
Rating - 6.4
Excellent test of golf.....fair, but tough and FUN.....except for the BUGS....everyone I spoke to about the course had something to say about the BUGS.....I didn't wear a hat or visor and they didn't bother me too much...but my partner had a visor and they were ALL OVER him.....it was comical to watch.....
The one thing that REALLY BOTHERED me was the PACE OF PLAY....we flew through the first 5 holes and then ran into a foursome....we were right on them and they never let play through. I had enough at the turn when we reached the tee after they were in the 1/2 way house and they still would NOT let us through (even after I axed). So we walked in to get a beer and I went into the the pro shop to let them know...the young kid said he would send the ranger out. So we hit our tee shots, and the ranger approached when we were on the green, he asked if we were the ones who "complained" and said he would talk to the group in front....he did and came back to say they were playing just fine.....EXCEPT there were two holes open in front of them......I have never had a ranger who was like that.....
So, great course (great value), shi**y rangers, and lots of bugs....I would try somewhere else next time.
Total - 2 green fees (walking) - $64.00
Excellent test of golf.....fair, but tough and FUN.....except for the BUGS....everyone I spoke to about the course had something to say about the BUGS.....I didn't wear a hat or visor and they didn't bother me too much...but my partner had a visor and they were ALL OVER him.....it was comical to watch.....
The one thing that REALLY BOTHERED me was the PACE OF PLAY....we flew through the first 5 holes and then ran into a foursome....we were right on them and they never let play through. I had enough at the turn when we reached the tee after they were in the 1/2 way house and they still would NOT let us through (even after I axed). So we walked in to get a beer and I went into the the pro shop to let them know...the young kid said he would send the ranger out. So we hit our tee shots, and the ranger approached when we were on the green, he asked if we were the ones who "complained" and said he would talk to the group in front....he did and came back to say they were playing just fine.....EXCEPT there were two holes open in front of them......I have never had a ranger who was like that.....
So, great course (great value), shi**y rangers, and lots of bugs....I would try somewhere else next time.
Total - 2 green fees (walking) - $64.00
Rosebud Prime, Chicago IL - May 25
Rating - 9.9
Sat out on the deck with a customer...you have to be careful because if you are in the sun (I was) it gets VERY HOT....but it was still very pleasant.........and the customer loved it.
I went back to my favorite (cheeseburger) and had it medium...it was way to well done for me.....but did I say I LOVE the FRIES....and we had the mac and cheese for the table and everyone loved it.....
Decent service.....good spot for biz lunch.
1 Arnold Palmer 4.95
1 coke 3.00
1 Chz Burger Bacon 14.95
1 Steak Salad $Blue Cheese 18.45
1 Chz Burger Bacon 14.95
1 Mac/cheese 7.25
Total - $70.86
Sat out on the deck with a customer...you have to be careful because if you are in the sun (I was) it gets VERY HOT....but it was still very pleasant.........and the customer loved it.
I went back to my favorite (cheeseburger) and had it medium...it was way to well done for me.....but did I say I LOVE the FRIES....and we had the mac and cheese for the table and everyone loved it.....
Decent service.....good spot for biz lunch.
1 Arnold Palmer 4.95
1 coke 3.00
1 Chz Burger Bacon 14.95
1 Steak Salad $Blue Cheese 18.45
1 Chz Burger Bacon 14.95
1 Mac/cheese 7.25
Total - $70.86
Rosebud Prime, Chicago IL - May 21
Rating - 9.79
Excellent business lunch (again)......arrived at 11:30 and had the place to ourselves...by noon it was packed on this Friday.
Tried a new special today....the chicken sandwich special (cordon bleu)...it was GREAT.....LOVE the FRIES.....
Excellent service from Eric R.
1 Arnold Palmer
2 Chx Sand Special 29.90
Total - $38.86
Excellent business lunch (again)......arrived at 11:30 and had the place to ourselves...by noon it was packed on this Friday.
Tried a new special today....the chicken sandwich special (cordon bleu)...it was GREAT.....LOVE the FRIES.....
Excellent service from Eric R.
1 Arnold Palmer
2 Chx Sand Special 29.90
Total - $38.86
GAB Bakery - Terminal 3 ORD, Chicago IL - May 20
Rating - 9.2
Love this spot for a bite to eat after a later arrival.....quick service, decent chow....
1 Water Vasa 25 oz 2.69
1 Turkey Sand 6.79
Total - $10.57
Love this spot for a bite to eat after a later arrival.....quick service, decent chow....
1 Water Vasa 25 oz 2.69
1 Turkey Sand 6.79
Total - $10.57
Chambers Bay 19th Hole, University Place WA - May 19
Rating - 8.4
So we had a beer(s) after we finished our round....interesting little spot....has a "local feel" to it....there was a family having dinner here when we finished.....
Great service from Brian M at the bar....everyone who worked there was VERY HAPPY because they get to play all the golf they want.....I would be too......
Good beer and service.
1 Chambers Bay Scottish Ale 5.25
2 Hefe 5.25
Total - $ 17.21
So we had a beer(s) after we finished our round....interesting little spot....has a "local feel" to it....there was a family having dinner here when we finished.....
Great service from Brian M at the bar....everyone who worked there was VERY HAPPY because they get to play all the golf they want.....I would be too......
Good beer and service.
1 Chambers Bay Scottish Ale 5.25
2 Hefe 5.25
Total - $ 17.21
Jun 17, 2010
Chambers Bay, West University Place WA - May 19
Rating - 10.00+++
Exceptional, beautiful, awesome test of golfing skills, a MUST PLAY.
Wow, not really sure I can put in words how much I enjoyed the experience of playing here, but I will try.....
Located a pretty good ride from Seattle (I would guess an hour) we booked the tee time online to get the twilight rate ($84.76).....drove down in a pounding rain storm and as we got closer to the course it did not seem like anything special...in fact when we arrived in the parking lot I was surprised because the club house and pro shop are small.
Nice kid pulled our bags from the trunk, we quickly found a parking spot and wandered in. As we arrived at the registered there a was a group who was making the turn asking for refund because they did not want to continue to play in the weather (the pro shop granted the request).....I was excited to pay in the "real conditions". I paid, bought a $45 umbrella, and we got in the shuttle bus to hit the range. Only hick-up was I had called the day before for a caddie, and they didn't have my request....but told me it would be no problem to get one.
As we rode down the natural beauty (even in the rain) is hard to imagine. I believe it is built in a former quarry, and it is right on the Sound with only 1 tree on the course. When we got down to the bottom there is a small 1/2 way house and a huge range next to it. We met the caddie master and he got a caddy while we headed over to hit balls in a pouring rain. There was NO ONE on the range, and only saw one other group on the course.....that was so awesome!!!
Hit some balls and headed to the first tee. The course is spectacular, so incredibly beautiful, and so incredibly hard....but the beauty makes it a great day - even in the monsoon we played in. Caddie was great, a really good guy was a PGA pro who had been laid off from a country club in Seattle. He said play had been really slow, and on most days he never even got out....hard to believe since the US Amatuer is being played there this summer!
Anyway, course is spectacular and HARD. Greens are a bit rough in spots (you can tell its new), but I LOVED IT.
One of the neatest things I have ever seen is the scorecard.....it is water proof, but you can write on it with a pencil!!!!!
We played the Sand Tees, 72.2/129, 6420 yards, I shot 95 and felt like I had slayed the dragon.
I guess they are going to build a hotel on site, and with the Amatuer being played there I imagine it will get real crowded, SO PLAY IT NOW! It is worth a lot more than $84 to play.....
Total - $84.76 + $50 for caddie = A STEAL
Exceptional, beautiful, awesome test of golfing skills, a MUST PLAY.
Wow, not really sure I can put in words how much I enjoyed the experience of playing here, but I will try.....
Located a pretty good ride from Seattle (I would guess an hour) we booked the tee time online to get the twilight rate ($84.76).....drove down in a pounding rain storm and as we got closer to the course it did not seem like anything special...in fact when we arrived in the parking lot I was surprised because the club house and pro shop are small.
Nice kid pulled our bags from the trunk, we quickly found a parking spot and wandered in. As we arrived at the registered there a was a group who was making the turn asking for refund because they did not want to continue to play in the weather (the pro shop granted the request).....I was excited to pay in the "real conditions". I paid, bought a $45 umbrella, and we got in the shuttle bus to hit the range. Only hick-up was I had called the day before for a caddie, and they didn't have my request....but told me it would be no problem to get one.
As we rode down the natural beauty (even in the rain) is hard to imagine. I believe it is built in a former quarry, and it is right on the Sound with only 1 tree on the course. When we got down to the bottom there is a small 1/2 way house and a huge range next to it. We met the caddie master and he got a caddy while we headed over to hit balls in a pouring rain. There was NO ONE on the range, and only saw one other group on the course.....that was so awesome!!!
Hit some balls and headed to the first tee. The course is spectacular, so incredibly beautiful, and so incredibly hard....but the beauty makes it a great day - even in the monsoon we played in. Caddie was great, a really good guy was a PGA pro who had been laid off from a country club in Seattle. He said play had been really slow, and on most days he never even got out....hard to believe since the US Amatuer is being played there this summer!
Anyway, course is spectacular and HARD. Greens are a bit rough in spots (you can tell its new), but I LOVED IT.
One of the neatest things I have ever seen is the scorecard.....it is water proof, but you can write on it with a pencil!!!!!
We played the Sand Tees, 72.2/129, 6420 yards, I shot 95 and felt like I had slayed the dragon.
I guess they are going to build a hotel on site, and with the Amatuer being played there I imagine it will get real crowded, SO PLAY IT NOW! It is worth a lot more than $84 to play.....
Total - $84.76 + $50 for caddie = A STEAL
Urbane, Seattle WA - May 20
Rating - 9.9
Excellent breakfast spot!
Pretty crowded when I arrived around 8 am, I received great service from Amy.
The French Toast is absolutely FABULOUS - and I was stuffed after I finished.....the bacon was great (but how could it not be?).
Friendly, fast, efficient.
Yum!
1 French Toast 11.75
1 Bacon 4.00
1 Hot Tea 4.50
1 Juice 4.00
1 Coffee 3.50*** (I don't drink coffee)
Total - $30.53** **this would be an expensive breakfast for 1, but it is FREE for diamond members
Excellent breakfast spot!
Pretty crowded when I arrived around 8 am, I received great service from Amy.
The French Toast is absolutely FABULOUS - and I was stuffed after I finished.....the bacon was great (but how could it not be?).
Friendly, fast, efficient.
Yum!
1 French Toast 11.75
1 Bacon 4.00
1 Hot Tea 4.50
1 Juice 4.00
1 Coffee 3.50*** (I don't drink coffee)
Total - $30.53** **this would be an expensive breakfast for 1, but it is FREE for diamond members
Hyatt at Olive 8, Seattle WA - May 18
Rating - 9.884
What GREAT service. I arrived before noon, and Stephen Bremish was at the front counter and said "I love taking care of Diamond Members"....best greeting I have EVER received!!!! The Portland Hyatt Place - http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/04/hyatt-place-portland-or-april-21.html - could learn a lot from the level of service provided here.
My room was not ready, but I did not really care, and when I returned that evening it was. The room set-up is kind of strange, I am not much "into" the modern look and feel in properties....but they have a great bed and the room is QUIET. It is not great to work in, and the Internet connection is just ok.
The guys who park the car are very nice, efficient (car is there when you ask), and good with directions.
The restaurant, Urbane, is great for breakfast!
Service is exceptional, and I would stay here again for sure!
Package (room) 179.55
Valet Parking 33.00
Tax 33.52
Total - $491.82 (2 nights)
What GREAT service. I arrived before noon, and Stephen Bremish was at the front counter and said "I love taking care of Diamond Members"....best greeting I have EVER received!!!! The Portland Hyatt Place - http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/04/hyatt-place-portland-or-april-21.html - could learn a lot from the level of service provided here.
My room was not ready, but I did not really care, and when I returned that evening it was. The room set-up is kind of strange, I am not much "into" the modern look and feel in properties....but they have a great bed and the room is QUIET. It is not great to work in, and the Internet connection is just ok.
The guys who park the car are very nice, efficient (car is there when you ask), and good with directions.
The restaurant, Urbane, is great for breakfast!
Service is exceptional, and I would stay here again for sure!
Package (room) 179.55
Valet Parking 33.00
Tax 33.52
Total - $491.82 (2 nights)
Cold Stone Creamery, Redmond WA - May 18
Rating - 2.1
Ice cream is just ok.....I am not a big fan of choosing different things to put in a cone (Reese's, gummy bears) and it was my first time ever in one....I would not return.
I just wanted a mint chocolate chip cone, and I was not impressed by starting with mint ice cream, putting it on a slab and adding chocolate chips, and making a production out of rolling it on around before putting it on a cone.....
The girls who worked behind the counter were very nice and friendly....and worked hard.
But I was not impressed with the experience.
Ice cream is just ok.....I am not a big fan of choosing different things to put in a cone (Reese's, gummy bears) and it was my first time ever in one....I would not return.
I just wanted a mint chocolate chip cone, and I was not impressed by starting with mint ice cream, putting it on a slab and adding chocolate chips, and making a production out of rolling it on around before putting it on a cone.....
The girls who worked behind the counter were very nice and friendly....and worked hard.
But I was not impressed with the experience.
Spazzo Italian Grill, Redmond WA - May 18
Rating - 9.89
Excellent spot for family friendly dinner!
We arrived around 5:30 without a reservation, and sat in the bar to have a beer and wait for the rest of the party to arrive (Steph + Cloe). We were promptly seated and the place was only about 10% full....
Excellent Service from Jacob S, food was EXCELLENT, and atmosphere is really nice. We had the mozzarella first and it was excellent - crunchy breading and warm cheese inside, and then I had the penne pasta and it was great, excellent noodles and sauce was perfect. Very enjoyable and KID FRIENDLY - Cloe is only 1 1/2 years old.
2 Lemonade 5.90
1 Fried Mozz 8.00
3 HH Widmere 12.00
3 Widmer Hefeweizen Pint 14.85 (AWESOME BEER)
1 D-Mista 7.00
1 Plate 5.00
1 Flank Steak 24.00
1 Spinach 6.00
1 D-Penne 20.00
1 D-Spaghetti 18.00
1 Kid Milk 0.00
Total - $113.03
Excellent spot for family friendly dinner!
We arrived around 5:30 without a reservation, and sat in the bar to have a beer and wait for the rest of the party to arrive (Steph + Cloe). We were promptly seated and the place was only about 10% full....
Excellent Service from Jacob S, food was EXCELLENT, and atmosphere is really nice. We had the mozzarella first and it was excellent - crunchy breading and warm cheese inside, and then I had the penne pasta and it was great, excellent noodles and sauce was perfect. Very enjoyable and KID FRIENDLY - Cloe is only 1 1/2 years old.
2 Lemonade 5.90
1 Fried Mozz 8.00
3 HH Widmere 12.00
3 Widmer Hefeweizen Pint 14.85 (AWESOME BEER)
1 D-Mista 7.00
1 Plate 5.00
1 Flank Steak 24.00
1 Spinach 6.00
1 D-Penne 20.00
1 D-Spaghetti 18.00
1 Kid Milk 0.00
Total - $113.03
Bear Creek Country Club, Woodinville WA - May 18
Rating - 9.825
This is a tough track.....much tougher than the Par 72, 6422, 72.6/133 rating from the blue tees.....
Great place to play. Excellent range with some covered spots to hit from (it IS Seattle) and then tough/pretty layout. I was very surprised at how long it played for 6422 yards.....plays more like 7,000.....it would be a tough walk due to elevation changes, so we wimped out and rode (it rained on/off all day long)....but I was still beat at the end of the day.
Guys in pro shop and restaurant/bar were great, very friendly, and helpful......
I played horrible but really enjoyed my day.
Play here!
Total - $$FREE$$ - bro-in-law paid
This is a tough track.....much tougher than the Par 72, 6422, 72.6/133 rating from the blue tees.....
Great place to play. Excellent range with some covered spots to hit from (it IS Seattle) and then tough/pretty layout. I was very surprised at how long it played for 6422 yards.....plays more like 7,000.....it would be a tough walk due to elevation changes, so we wimped out and rode (it rained on/off all day long)....but I was still beat at the end of the day.
Guys in pro shop and restaurant/bar were great, very friendly, and helpful......
I played horrible but really enjoyed my day.
Play here!
Total - $$FREE$$ - bro-in-law paid
National Car Rental, Seattle WA - May 18
Rating - 10.00
This was my first experience with them and I LOVED IT......I got their "Executive Level" through our travel company and when I got off the bus I was directed by a VERY friendly employee to the executive section...and then got to choose any car in that section..
What a GREAT CONCEPT. I love it!!! Pick whatever car you want, drive to the exit booth and show your license and on your way......
Nice cars, in great condition, with low mileage.....
2 day rental at $55.50/day
Customer Facility charge 10.00
Concession Recovery fee 12.39
Rental Car tax 11.97
Sales tax 11.72
Total - $157.83 - WAY TOO MUCH TAX
This was my first experience with them and I LOVED IT......I got their "Executive Level" through our travel company and when I got off the bus I was directed by a VERY friendly employee to the executive section...and then got to choose any car in that section..
What a GREAT CONCEPT. I love it!!! Pick whatever car you want, drive to the exit booth and show your license and on your way......
Nice cars, in great condition, with low mileage.....
2 day rental at $55.50/day
Customer Facility charge 10.00
Concession Recovery fee 12.39
Rental Car tax 11.97
Sales tax 11.72
Total - $157.83 - WAY TOO MUCH TAX
Jun 15, 2010
Hertz SUCKS - May 18
Rating - The WORST
I finally FIRED them.....couldn't take it anymore....tried to get a car for Seattle trip and they were sold out....horrible inventory of cars with high mileage and HORRENDOUS customer service...
Switched to NATIONAL
I finally FIRED them.....couldn't take it anymore....tried to get a car for Seattle trip and they were sold out....horrible inventory of cars with high mileage and HORRENDOUS customer service...
Switched to NATIONAL
Euro Cafe, Seattle WA Airport (SEA) - May 18
Rating - 1.1
Seattle airport is pretty awful - long lines for security on the outbound, and FOREVER to get bags on the inbound.
As it took so long for my bags to arrive, I walked into a store for a quick bite, and was BITTEN in the A** by the Prices. Terrible.....
1 bag raw almonds 4.49
Large Water 1.99
Total - 6.48
Seattle airport is pretty awful - long lines for security on the outbound, and FOREVER to get bags on the inbound.
As it took so long for my bags to arrive, I walked into a store for a quick bite, and was BITTEN in the A** by the Prices. Terrible.....
1 bag raw almonds 4.49
Large Water 1.99
Total - 6.48
Craig's List - May 13
Rating - 10.00
Craig's List is AWESOME....I have sold many house hold items but this was the first time I tried to sell a car. I shot some pictures, wrote a description, and had 6 calls in the first 1/2 hour I posted it (on a Thursday morning).
One of the callers came to the house that night and paid cash.
Also listed on Autotrader and my experience with them was BRUTAL - http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/06/autotradercom.html.
Great way to sell things!
Total - $FREE$
Craig's List is AWESOME....I have sold many house hold items but this was the first time I tried to sell a car. I shot some pictures, wrote a description, and had 6 calls in the first 1/2 hour I posted it (on a Thursday morning).
One of the callers came to the house that night and paid cash.
Also listed on Autotrader and my experience with them was BRUTAL - http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/06/autotradercom.html.
Great way to sell things!
Total - $FREE$
Autotrader.com - May 13
Rating - NEGATIVE - 5.5 - that's right NEGATIVE
Not very happy with their customer service - in fact they SUCK - was trying to sell my car and listed it on Craig's list - http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/06/craigs-list-may-13.html -(where it sold in a few hours) and decided to post also on Autotrader.
I got probably 6 calls within the first 1/2 hour car was listed on Craig's List, and sold it that night. No calls from the listing on Autotrader (and I did that after listing on Craig's List), and I took down the posting that night from Autotrader.
When I sent a note the next day to Autotrader asking for a partial or full refund (this was my request): Private Seller Services Customer Comments: Hi, I sold my car tonight to someone in my neighborhood who saw it on the street. I just posted my ad around 1 pm today, is there any way I can get a refund? It was only on the site for a few hours at best. Thank you for your consideration
Response I got: Dear Matthew, Thank you for using AutoTrader.com. We have received a credit request with regards to your 1996 Acura 2.5TL listing. Listing ID: 100977668. This notification is to inform you that per our refund policy we are unable to issue a credit for your request. Below we have included a link to our visitor's agreement. Here you will find a copy of our refund policy. http://www.autotrader.com/visitor.jsp If we may be of further assistance please contact Private Seller Services Monday through Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday from 9am-7pm Eastern Time. Thank you for using AutoTrader.com,Ashley TaylorAutoTrader.com
PLEASE DON' USE THEM TO SELL YOUR CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Total Cost for less than 1 day "Deluxe Ad" - $55.99 - and I will NEVER FORGET it.....
Not very happy with their customer service - in fact they SUCK - was trying to sell my car and listed it on Craig's list - http://talesfromtheroad-mwalno.blogspot.com/2010/06/craigs-list-may-13.html -(where it sold in a few hours) and decided to post also on Autotrader.
I got probably 6 calls within the first 1/2 hour car was listed on Craig's List, and sold it that night. No calls from the listing on Autotrader (and I did that after listing on Craig's List), and I took down the posting that night from Autotrader.
When I sent a note the next day to Autotrader asking for a partial or full refund (this was my request): Private Seller Services Customer Comments: Hi, I sold my car tonight to someone in my neighborhood who saw it on the street. I just posted my ad around 1 pm today, is there any way I can get a refund? It was only on the site for a few hours at best. Thank you for your consideration
Response I got: Dear Matthew, Thank you for using AutoTrader.com. We have received a credit request with regards to your 1996 Acura 2.5TL listing. Listing ID: 100977668. This notification is to inform you that per our refund policy we are unable to issue a credit for your request. Below we have included a link to our visitor's agreement. Here you will find a copy of our refund policy. http://www.autotrader.com/visitor.jsp If we may be of further assistance please contact Private Seller Services Monday through Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday from 9am-7pm Eastern Time. Thank you for using AutoTrader.com,Ashley TaylorAutoTrader.com
PLEASE DON' USE THEM TO SELL YOUR CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Total Cost for less than 1 day "Deluxe Ad" - $55.99 - and I will NEVER FORGET it.....
GAB Bakery (Terminal 3) ORD, Chicago IL - May 12
Rating 8.4
Grabbed a quick bite on way off the plane....this is the bagel spot just as you enter the gates....always pretty quick and pretty decent grub....what can go wrong with a bagel sandwich?
1 Turkey Sand 6.79
1 Powerade 20 oz 2.79
1 Chips sm 1.29
Total - $12.12
Grabbed a quick bite on way off the plane....this is the bagel spot just as you enter the gates....always pretty quick and pretty decent grub....what can go wrong with a bagel sandwich?
1 Turkey Sand 6.79
1 Powerade 20 oz 2.79
1 Chips sm 1.29
Total - $12.12
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