In California we have to get our cars “smogged” or “smog tested”. That is what we call it. There are hundreds of places all over in my area and they all say “Smog Check”/”Smog Test”. Other states might know it as emissions testing. We just call it smog. Well for some odd reason . . . we can all guess why . . . there are times when you might have to get your car tested at a “SPECIAL” smog place. They call it a STAR station. So the state decides that you have to go to a STAR station to get tested instead of “regular” testing place. Thankfully they are just as convenient as regular ones, but I have a guy. I go to him every time I need to get my car smogged. And every year he says, “Your engine is so clean.” And I am on my way in less than 20 minutes. But this year I had to go to a STAR place. They were super nice and just as efficient. And they had a bird. I think his name was Robbie. He was a beautiful parrot. He was so funny. He was showing off when I was taking his picture.
So today’s Friday Photo is the San Jose Star Smog Check Station’s parrot Robbie.
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