We had what seemed like a once in a lifetime, well-deserved and glorious kid-free weekend (thanks to my sister, Robin) and planned on staying in and relaxing last night. As my husband and I were deciding what food to have delivered, we remembered that he, ironically enough won the chili cook off at work and received a Chilis gift card as the first place prize. The decision was made to grab Chilis "to go". After all, a free meal in the peace and quiet of our home, that I didn't have to cook mind you, was well worth moving off of the couch, showering and a quick drive down the road. So, I found Chilis online, reviewed the local menu, decided on chicken fajitas and Cajun pasta. Omg this was going to be great, getting good food and not having to actually go out! Love it!! Ok back to it, I ordered online only to discover Chilis in Machesney Park doesn't accept online orders. Ok, no biggie. So, I then called to place an order and the line rang busy. I waited a few minutes and called again and the recording stated "the number you are trying to reach is no longer in service or has been changed..." I thought that can't be right and called again and received the same recording. I googled the number to make sure I wasn't dialing incorrectly or that the number hadn't actually been changed. Turns out that I wasn't dialing incorrectly and the number hadn't changed. Ok, Im a bit aggravated because now, not only am I leaving the comfort of my couch, and showering, I have to put on something that is at least respectable enough to go inside the restaurant since I can't just sit in my car and have the food brought out. Grrrrr... Ok fast forward, I get to Chilis and they are packed! Great! I mean great for them that business is good and all but the chances of me running into someone I know are even greater now as my hair is still wet, I have no make up on and my clothes are mismatched. It's all gonna be worth it though in 25 minutes when I'm back home with warm food that I won't have to share with with my own, beast mode cowboy, as my hyperactive 8 year old son refers to himself. Thanks, Big Brother! Anywho, as I'm ready to place my order the Chilis employee, who was obviously already frazzled, notices the gift card in my hand and says not only are their phone lines down, but they can't run gift cards either. Are you serious!!??!! So I've now parted myself from the warmth and comfort of my couch, showered, left the house, ran into my old boss (I knew that would happen) and still don't have food. Put a fork in me, I'm done.. I ended up at the fast food texmex restaurant down the road and back home to enjoy a burrito, not Cajun pasta, but a burrito... Thanks, Chilis! read more