> In California, Dr. Pepper (or at least its passable imitation, Mr. Pibb) is commonly available at fast food joints, but not in sit down restaurants. I'm thankful for the little things.

Geez. Mr. Pibb is all over the place here in Washington - it's way easier to get than Dr. Pepper, as a matter of fact. And to my knowledge, every restaurant serves it.

> Mou"Does anyone else ever specifically want their favorite soda either from a can, from plastic, or from a fountain with ice? And do you ever specifically crave it in a styrofoam cup instead of paper?"sie

I always drink pop from the can. I'd prefer it in glass bottles, but you can only get those during Christmas time around here. And fountain pop is terrible - all watery. Yuk.

Qua "During my family's vacation in Chicago we had some of that great root beer in the glass bottles - they don't have any of that stuff in Washington, even though one of those brands is *based* in Washington! Go figure" rtz