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[rayoman]

1. What is Wink?
2. Just like I did in 2001 for the Patriots, I am pulling for the Panthers to win the Superbowl this weekend.

[Derek Hiemforth]

Originally posted by rayoman
1. What is Wink?

I believe it's a grapefruit soda, kinda similar to Fresca, available only in certain parts of the country.

[rayoman]

ic, thanks.

In certain parts of KY there is a soda called Ale 8 or something close. The drink is bottled somewhere in KY. I think it is supposed to taste like Ginger Ale.

Originally posted by Derek Hiemforth
I believe it's a grapefruit soda, kinda similar to Fresca, available only in certain parts of the country.

[Steve Long]

Wink is a citrus-flavored soda produced by Canada Dry. It's a big favorite of mine, and I've addicted many of my gaming friends as well. One of the things I dislike the most about traveling is that I can't get it; you don't find it in soda machines in hotels.

[Killer Shrike]

Originally posted by Steve Long
Wink is a citrus-flavored soda produced by Canada Dry. It's a big favorite of mine, and I've addicted many of my gaming friends as well. One of the things I dislike the most about traveling is that I can't get it; you don't find it in soda machines in hotels.

Does it taste anything like Cactus Cooler? I used to like that drink, but cant find it anymore...

[Blue]

Originally posted by Killer Shrike
Does it taste anything like Cactus Cooler? I used to like that drink, but cant find it anymore...

*GAK!* Just thinking about CC makes me ill.

[KA.]

Originally posted by Steve Long
Wink is a citrus-flavored soda produced by Canada Dry. It's a big favorite of mine, and I've addicted many of my gaming friends as well. One of the things I dislike the most about traveling is that I can't get it; you don't find it in soda machines in hotels.

First, Wink is awesome. They don't sell it around me anymore, but when I see it, I buy it.

Second, Steve, you are just not living the "rock star" life of a Line Editor.
When you travel, you should demand that Wink be provided,
and it should be served at the proper temperature,
by Eliza Dushku,
in a bikini!

Okay, maybe the bikini part is going a little too far.

KA.

[RavensPath]

Here is spot online that sells Wink and other goodies from the past.

In the salsa section you can get Hell on the Red. The best salsa in my opinion. An old girlfriend from Oklahoma got me hooked on it. Lots of really cool items here.

Wink is the last item listed on the page

Hard to Find Grocer

[Steve Long]

Rock star life, eh?

Heck, I'm just happy when a convention asks me to be a guest and covers my travel and rooming expenses. Wink on tap and beautiful female companions would be asking a bit much.

[rayoman]

I know how you feel Steve.

I was stationed at Lowery AFB in Denver for Tech School back in 1988. There was a little store downstairs in our barracks/dorm. I walked down looking for a Big Red soda. My favorite kind of soda. I was looking at the cooler for the selection when I asked the clerk, "Hey, do you have any Big Red."

She said, "Yes, turn around. It is behind you."

I turned around to stare straight at the chewing gum. "ARRGHH!"

Big Red is bottled in Waco, Texas and people in Denver never heard of it.

Originally posted by Steve Long
One of the things I dislike the most about traveling is that I can't get it; you don't find it in soda machines in hotels.

[KA.]

Originally posted by Steve Long
Rock star life, eh?

Heck, I'm just happy when a convention asks me to be a guest and covers my travel and rooming expenses. Wink on tap and beautiful female companions would be asking a bit much.

Well, when you get to the point of needing a road manager, just let me know.


KA

[Chris Goodwin]

Originally posted by rayoman
Big Red is bottled in Waco, Texas and people in Denver never heard of it.

Wanna be even more confused? Texas Pete (hot sauce) is bottled in North Carolina and probably not sold in any state that doesn't at least border on NC. People in Texas never heard of it.

To derail the thread even further, Rayoman, when did you go through basic training in 1988? I was there in late June and July.

[Steve Long]

Not heard of Texas Pete??!?!?!? That's just wrong.

Road manager... hmm, I should be so lucky to get to the point where Hero (or I) need one.

[Rigel]

As a lifelong Texan, I can confirm the greatness of Big Red soda and I have no idea what the heck Texas Pete is.

There are some very funny commercials here by the Pace picante sauce company. Their picante is made and bottled in San Antonio and they made fun of other salsa products made in New York or New Jersey, even threatening to hang the cowboy who brought that New York stuff on the cattle drive.

My guess is that a hot sauce called Texas Pete, bottled in North Carolina, wouldn't sell real well in Texas.

[Balok]

There's a liquor store in these parts that sells hot sauces from all over.

Texas Pete is okay if you like your food mild. It's not too hot compared to, say, Scorned Woman, or Dave's Insanity sauce.