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Long Time, No Post

2010-08-23T10:49:00.000-07:00

Well, that just goes to show you what a new house and a new baby will do to your blogging life. ;) The good news is that our son is now 2 years old and still a bundle of joy. The even better news is that we're expecting bundle number 2, Lillian Marion Mandzok in just a couple of months.

The bad news is that being pregnant in 100+ degree weather and nearly forty is really taking a toll on me.

Thankfully, Vernors is EXCELLENT for morning sickness.

It's Been Quite a While, But I'm Starting to Feel Like Myself Again

2007-11-05T13:12:00.000-08:00

So, today is November 5 and I just realized my last post was more than two months ago. So much has happened in just that short two months that it's hard to know where to begin.

I suppose that the best place to begin... is the beginning. Conception. What a blessed word! While it's very difficult to predict, it seems that conception came for Chris and I at around the end of July.

After months without success, with nauseating drugs, and with emotional hardships, we were finally able to conceive a child. For us, the positive test was almost too good to be true. We re-ran the stick test two more times before asking the doctor to order a blood test. The good news was that it was finally confirmed that we were having a baby.

It was funny. No matter how many stick tests came back negative, I found myself so overwhelmed with excitement, and nervousness, at the sight of that first positive test. One thing I've learned in these last few months is how one single moment can change one's whole life.

From almost the second week in the pregnancy, I had horrible, horrible morning sickness. I missed some work, spent hours at a time in the bathroom, it was just awful.

Worse than the bad nausea, was the fact that I felt so sick that it was hard to focus on the exciting part of being pregnant - picking out names (like Cyril), shopping for Maternity clothes, looking at decorating ideas, bibs, blankets, bottles...

We had decided not to make any huge announcements for at least three months. I found it hard to live up to that and leaked the news to a few people here and there. Turned out it wasn't much in the way of "news". Apparently, it was written all over my face. Even better, I'm sharing my pregnancy with a co-worker that is just a couple of weeks ahead of me!

By the end of September, I had put in three calls to the doctor about unnerving cramps and really bad sickness. The only help I got was "cramping is normal, just let us know if you see any blood," "well I suppose we can prescribe some medication for the nausea," and "there really is no need to come in this earlier than 8 to 12 weeks."

Finally, the medication provides some relief and the big first trip to the doctor arrives. At this point, I'm a staggering 11 weeks along and I "should be able to hear the baby's heart beat, but sometimes its difficult to locate this early." Floating on air and finally feeling better, I was really looking forward to the first doctor's appointment. The exam went fine, but the nurse practitioner wasn't able to find the heartbeat. "We'll schedule you for an ultrasound next week..."

We went to the ultrasound appointment with even more excitement and jubilation. Little did we know that it would be there waiting for us - that pesky moment.

Of course this particular moment had to be dragged out to an unbearable 20 minutes. "This is only an 8 week old fetus. Let's try from another angle. Yep, an 8 week old fetus." I knew the answer before I asked the question. "Well yes, we should be able to see the heartbeat from this angle... and we clearly don't."

More to come later!

Brown Cow for a Hot Afternoon

2007-08-28T08:06:00.000-07:00

Here's a great, simple recipe I found this morning for a "Brown Cow". Take a half a glass of chocolate milk and slowly add Vernors - carefully to keep it from fizzing over. I personally haven't tried it, but some swear that it's delicious.

As another twist on the Brown Cow, try using chocolate ice cream instead of milk. Yummy.

Vernors Sighting in Canada

2007-08-28T07:54:00.000-07:00

Today I found a thread discussing finding Vernorns in parts of Ontario - even Toronto. I guess this makes this an international favorite!

If you're in that area and need a fix, try these stores:

Loblaws
Dominion
Sobey's
some Shopper's
Fortino's
Walmart (although I personally don't recommend shopping at Walmart for political reasons I'll discuss later)

Here are some specifics...

The Loblaws on Musgrave - Victoria Park and Gerrard carries it.

If anyone from Ontario happens to read this, any specific locations or addresses of stores would be appreciated.

More "You Know You're from Michigan When"...

2007-08-16T07:43:00.001-07:00

I found another great joke this morning from a site called Zimbo. There's quite a list of them on this page, but I didn't get to them all. Here's my favorite:

You know you're from Michigan when...
1.You've never met any celebrities.

2."Vacation" means going to Cedar Point.

3.At least 1 member of your family disowns you the week of the Michigan/Michigan State game.

4.Half the change in your pocket is Canadian.....eh!

5.You drive 86 mph on the highway and pass on the right.

6.Your idea of a traffic jam is 40 cars waiting to pass an orange barrel.7.You know how to play (and pronounce) Euchre.

8.It's easy to get VERNORS Ginger Ale, Sanders Hot Fudge sauce, AND Faygo Pop.

9.You know how to pronounce "Mackinac."

10.You've had to switch on the "heat" and the "A/C" in the same day.

11.You bake with SODA and drink a POP.

12.The movie "Escanaba in Da Moonlight" wasn't funny. You consider it a documentary.

13.Your little league game was snowed out.

14.The word "thumb" has geographical, rather than anatomical significance.

15.You show people where you grew up by pointing to a spot on your left hand.

16. Traveling coast-to-coast means driving from Port Huron to Muskegon.

17.You measure distance in minutes.

18.When giving directions, you refer to A Michigan Left.

19.You know that Kalamazoo not only exists, but isn't that far from Hell.

20.Your year has 2 seasons: Winter and Construction.

21.Home Depot on any Saturday is busier than toy stores at Christmas.

22.You know when it has rained because of the smell of worms.

23.Owning a Japanese car was a hangin' offense in your hometown.

24.You believe that "down south" means Toledo.

25. You are still bitter about the Toledo War.

Recipe for Duck l' Vernors

2007-08-15T07:33:00.000-07:00

While browsing this morning, I found a recipe for Duck l' Vernors that sounds absolutely delicious...

(Note: part of the recipe originally mentions chicken and part mentions duck. I suspect either will work, but I went with the duck. You'll also have to check other sources to determine what temperature to pre-heat the oven.)

4 pounds Duck Quartered
Salt & Pepper To Taste
24 ounces Vernors Ginger Ale
2 Ginger Slices 1/4" Thick
1 cup Orange Juice
½ cup Brown Sugar; Dark, Packed
½ cup Orange Marmalade
2 tablespoon Mustard; Dijon Style
1 tablespoon Scallions; Minced
¼ cup Brandy

*GARNISH*
Orange Slices

Remove fat from cavity of duck; cut off extra neck skin. Wipe quartered pieces with damp cloth, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place skin side down on roasting pan. Bake 50 minutes.

As duck bakes, combine Vernors and ginger slices in saucepan. Simmer until reduced to 1 cup. Add orange juice, brown sugar, marmalade, mustard, scallions and 2 T brandy. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until mixture is like a thin syrup, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove ginger.

Turn duck skin side up, drain fat, and baste thoroughly with Vernors sauce. Return to oven; bake another 45 minutes, basting every 10 minutes. Add remaining brandy to sauce and simmer until thickened. Remove duck to heated platter and pour on the sauce. Garnish with orange slices and serve.

Vernors Sighting in Manhattan

2007-08-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

The blog on Chow.com reports Vernors available here:

Kitchen/Market [Chelsea]
218 8th Ave.,
at W. 21st St.,
Manhattan
212-243-4433

Vernors Collectors Club

2007-08-14T07:49:00.000-07:00

Today I found a site that features a Vernors Collectors Club. Having only formed in January 2007, the club boasts members from 5 different states and Canada. I plan on joining the club, but need to send in a money order first.

This is a great source of historical advertising and memorabilia about Vernors. Also, the club features a Market Place where members can buy and sell some great Vernors-related items.

I'm glad to see that this exists.

Vernors Hits The Jungle...

2007-08-13T14:52:00.000-07:00

This morning brought another Vernors sighting. This time, in the jungle of products and services for sale from Amazon.com. Here, some entity named "Hometown Favorites" is advertising 4 six-packs of Vernors for $12. While this is not a extraordinarily outrageous price, we have to take into account what the shipping costs would be for something that heavy.

And therein lies the rub. And what a rub! Shipping to Claremont, California would cost $27, more than twice the cost of the product. I have been able to find Vernors (although mostly diet) for $3 a six-pack without having to pay a premium shipping cost.

Here's a list of stores that carry it in my area:

Stater Brothers
1055 W Foothill Blvd
Claremont, CA 91711

Stater Brothers
1045 N Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91767

VONS
550 E. Baseline Rd .
Claremont, CA 91711

VONS
2340 Foothill Blvd
La Verne, CA 91750

VONS
1160 Via Verde Ave
San Dimas, CA 91773

Albertson's
3180 NORTH GARY AVENUE
Pomona, CA 91767

All of these stores sell Vernors for about the same $3 per six pack.

Here's my tip, go into your local grocery store and ask them to order Vernors for you. Most stores will, even in the quantity you want.

More Great Old Vernors Pictures

2007-08-09T07:24:00.001-07:00

While browsing around the Web this morning I came across a small site by "Coke Girl" who seems to be a big fan of classic soda memorabilia. She has information and pictures of what has to be over 100 different classic soda brands. Her Vernors page is quite detailed and provided some great pictures of antique Vernors memorabilia. Here's a few pictures:

VERNOR'S GINGER ALE
Detroit MI, 7.5 oz
June 30 1906
James Vernor's Drug Store

I'm not sure where this is (or was).

Vernors, Then and Now (sort of)

Thanks Coke Girl for providing such good information and fantastic photos!

Happy Birthday Uncle Gari!

2007-08-08T08:08:00.000-07:00

Today marks the day that would have been my Uncle's 61st birthday. While normally birthdays are fun celebrations, this one has a note of sadness as my Uncle died close to 10 years ago of congestive heart failure.

Gari was my dad's younger brother and they both grew up in Detroit and moved to California in the late 1950s. Gari got more than his fair share of rotten hands dealt to him, but managed to always act like he was cool and in control of every situation.

I'm sure your asking yourself "Really, Gari with an "i"?" Yes, as it turns out, there was a pretty famous artist from Detroit called Gari Melchers that my uncle was named after. A few years ago, I traveled to the DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts) and saw some of the other Gari's work for the first time. That was quite an enjoyable experience.

I have many, many fond memories of Uncle Gari like...

The time when I was really little and he brought his dog Pepper over to our house. That may be the moment when I first realized that Gari would definitely become my favorite Uncle.
The time he bought me and my sister t-shirts with "Uncle Gari Loves Me" written on them - remember those iron-on letters and miscellaneous decals you could have put on to an ordinary t-shirt in the late 70's? I still have mine.
The Christmas that he gave me and my sister personalized aprons complete with crayons and note pads. (We loved to play waitress for guests that came over to our house. We would take their drink orders, turn them in to Dad to mix, take them back to the guest and then expect a tip!) I probably earned about $5 doing that.
The time in High School when he was living with us for a while and he came to pick me up from the library. "You know," he said, "Your dad may claim to be the best driver, but let me tell you the truth. I'm the best stick-shift driver, so if you want to learn to drive a stick-shift, you better learn from me." (I wish I had taken that lesson.)
The time he called me to wish me a Happy Birthday. Despite the fact that he got the day right he asked me what day it actually was (Nov. 14 for those following along at home). His voice sounded so much like my dad's that I gave him a hard time for not remembering his own daughter's birthday! Then he laughed and said, "Uh, this is your Uncle Gari."
Lots and lots of non-specific happy times at pool parties, Christmases, birthdays, Thanksgivings and more.

Gari lived a relatively short life when compared to some, filled with ups and downs. But I think he lived a very full live. He is definitely missed.

Vernors Mural

2007-08-07T07:23:00.000-07:00

During today's browsing, I found a post on another blog showing pictures of a mural of gnomes making some Vernors. The blog mentions that this mural is actually located in Flint, MI. Anyone know the exact location?

EASY COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

2007-08-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

I found a recipe today that looked pretty good, and as the name says, pretty easy. This one comes from Cooks.com:

SAUCE:
1 c. ketchup
1 c. Vernors ginger ale
2 tbsp. brown sugar

MEATBALLS:
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. onion soup mix
1 beaten egg

Mix sauce ingredients. Bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer to thicken. Mix meatball ingredients. Well. Form into small balls. Place on baking sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

I might suggest increasing the amount of sauce and cooking these slowly in a crock pot for a quick and easy appetizer.

About Save Vernors

2007-08-01T08:38:00.000-07:00

It occurred to me this morning that I should probably discuss the reasons behind the Save Vernors Blog. The short version is that it is actually an Online Marketing experiment - yes experiment.

The long version starts with my joining the MarketingProfs Marketing Book Club back in January. The first book for the new club was titled Citizen Marketers, by Ben McConnell and Jackie Huba. The book intrigued me with story after story about how average ordinary people used social media to affect massive change in big business.

One such story was the blog dedicated to Barq's Root Beer. The man behind the Barq moved away from his home town and could no longer find his favorite soda. After critizing and complaining, he finally got the attention of the soda's makers who took notice at the opportunity to increase their market. With my background in Internet Marketing, I had a profound idea.

This story struck me as I have developed quite an unnatural love for Vernors Ginger Soda, only to find that either I can't find it or it is outrageously expensive. Thus, Save Vernors was born. The formula has been sold more times to more companies that just haven't seen the market potential that I've found that horribly disappointing. My goal is to spread the word about this great soda with the hope that it will be readily available to anyone every where. I'm hoping for the day when I can buy a 12 pack for the same price as a 12 pack of Coke.

We're not seeing the same success as the BarqsMan, but I'm confident that its just a matter of time...

Happy Drinking!

I've Found Vernors!!

2007-07-30T15:50:00.000-07:00

I've actually found some Vernors (reasonably priced) at my local Stater Bros. Grocery store - on Towne Avenue in Claremont California. Not only can I choose from Diet or Regular, but I can get bottles, cans or 2 liter bottles!

Now I'm trying to compile "Vernors Sightings". Feel free to add yours here.

Elizibeth Seering spotted some Vernors at the Wakefiled Kroger in Wake Forest, NC. http://yankeebelle.wordpress.com/2007/06/16/oh-vernors-how-i-love-thee/

OK, It's not just about soda (read: pop) any more...

2007-07-30T15:29:00.000-07:00

So, I started this blog quite a long while back with the intention of spreading the word about a fantastic, vintage, but long forgotten soda that I've grown to absolutely love. As you've no doubt read, it's really not just about the soda any more.

Life takes one on very interesting turns from time to time. Eventually we always get back to the road we were origninally on having enjoyed (or been pissed of at) the detour.

So is the state of my blog these days. It started as a means to literally Save Vernors from either disappearing or moving into the "gourmet soda" category. All that means is that it becomes more expensive. Lately, however, I've interjected some personal feelings and issues that haven't really related to the issue.

The good news is that it's time to get back to the task at hand. And this is really good news. Six months ago, searches on Google for "vernors" left me with very few - if any results. Today, there's over 2100 mentions in the blog space! http://blogsearch.google.com/blogsearch?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8&tab=wb&q=vernors&btnG=Search+Blogs

I doubt if I have contributed to any of these, but I try.

Dreaming

2007-07-26T07:48:00.000-07:00

I had a dream about poor Murhpy boy last night. I was sitting out on the patio and here he comes, just waddling out of the bushes.

I am beginning to feel a little better, but I still have trouble. I'm not really interested in cleaning up the kitchen, I'm having a hard time sleeping, and don't even ask about getting the other cats more food. That was the sound that used to get Murphy to come out of hiding and be seen - even when nothing else worked.

The good news is that is has been a whole 24 hours since I've cried.

My Broken Heart...

2007-07-25T07:48:00.000-07:00

It's been quite a long time since I've posted here. Too busy to be bothered I guess. Today is different. My heart is broken.

I returned from a fantastic weekend away only to find my beloved cat, Murphy, half-concious, but alive. My inital reaction was that he was choking on a hairball, so I stuck my finger down his throat to dislodge the object - only to suffer a couple of really nasty bites. No luck there.

Chris and I then rushed him to the vet hospital only to lose him on the drive. Riding in the car still haunts me. I can't seem to lose the image of his poor lifeless eyes that no longer recognized me.

I'm trying to get on with my life, doing the everyday tasks that one does, but it's not working. I'm racking my memory, looking for some sign that I missed, something I could have done differently to create a different outcome. Did he come out from under the bed at all on Friday while I was packing? Wasn't there lots of extra food already in the dish when I added more? Should I have asked my parents to check on them while we were gone?

The rational side of my brain knows that no matter what I may have done differently, chances are the outcome would have been the same. Unfortunately, the emotional side of my mind isn't paying any attention to that logic.

I expect that it will take me several weeks before I feel a little more normal again. Before I stop picking up little tufts of fur to keep on my nightstand. Several more weeks before I stop thinking I can feel his tail brush up against my legs. Several more weeks before I can look at his objects and places around the house without feeling really, really sad.

The worst thought occurred to me just this morning. Despite our more than 11 years together, I don't even have one single picture of the two of us together. I don't even have a digital picture that I can add to this post.

I feel most sad for my other two cats that loved Murphy so much. Thankfully, poor Kanga has stopped wandering through the house looking for him - although he's still very lonely. He overcomes his fear and even ventures out into the living room when we're home, just to be near us.

Oh my poor Murphy-Smurf, we all miss you so much.

Jeff Foxworthy - Not Just a Redneck

2007-02-14T10:37:00.000-08:00

Jeff Foxworthy is now taking on Michigan.

If you consider it a sport to gather your food by drilling through 18 inches of ice and sitting there all day hoping that the food will swim by, you might live in Michigan.

If you're proud that your region makes the national news 96 nights each year because Pellston is the coldest spot in the nation, you might live in Michigan.

If your local Dairy Queen is closed from November through March, you might live in Michigan.

If you instinctively walk like a penguin for five months out of the year, you might live in Michigan.

If someone in a store offers you assistance, and they don't work there, you might live in Michigan.

If your dad's suntan stops at a line curving around the middle of his forehead, you might live in Michigan.

If you have worn shorts and a coat at the same time, you might live in Michigan.

If your town has an equal number of bars and churches, you might live in Michigan.

If you have had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number, you might live in Michigan

Part 2 - You know you're a true MICHIGANIAN when......

1. "Vacation" means going up north on I- 75.

2. You measure distance in hours.

3. You know several people who have hit a deer more than once.

4. You often switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day.

5. You can drive 65 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard, without flinching.

6. You see people wearing camouflage at social events (including weddings).

7. You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked.

8. You carry jumper cables in your car and your girlfriend knows how to use them.

9. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.

10. Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow.

11. You know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter and road construction.

12. You can identify a southern or eastern accent.

13. Your idea of creative landscaping is a statue of a deer next to your blue spruce.

14. You were unaware that there is a legal drinking age.

15. Down South to you means Ohio

16. A brat is something you eat.

17. Your neighbor throws a party to celebrate his new pole barn.

18. You go out to a fish fry every Friday.

19. Your 4th of July picnic was moved indoors due to frost.

20. You have more miles on your snow blower than your car.

21. You find 0 degrees "a little chilly."

22. You drink pop and bake with soda.

23. Your doctor tells you to drink Vernors and you know it's not Medicine.

24. You know what a Yooper is.

25. You think owning a Honda is unAmerican.

26. You know that UP is a place, not a direction

27. You know it's possible to live in a thumb.

28. You understand that when visiting Detroit, the best thing to wear is a Kevlar vest.

29. You actually understand these jokes, and you forward them to all of your Michigan friends.

In case you're interested in more jokes, here's the link I got this from: http://fast-forward-jokes.blogspot.com/2007/02/jeff-foxworthy-is-now-taking-on.html

Vernors Can Images

2007-01-18T12:23:00.000-08:00

Thanks go out to a good friend of mine for pointing out the fact that there's no pictures in here. (D'oh!)

This one is typical of about three cans that I still have in my home - this disappeared about 6 months ago. (Yes, I horde.)

These are the first cans I remember seeing as a kid.

I can't seem to find an image already online of the new style of can. I'll have to take one.

Vernors.com

2007-01-04T12:22:00.000-08:00

My last posting brought up a very touchy subject - the Vernors.com web site (http://www.vernors.com/). Going to Vernors.com, one expects to find the corporate brand web site. At a corporate brand site, one should be able to view information about the company, buy unique gifts, read about the brand in the news all under the brand image and color scheme.

I'll admit that Vernors.com does provide some interesting information and does sell Vernors soda, but the site seems to be a shell for something called groceries-express.com. The site also sells Sanders and Better Made - two other local Detroit brands.

There is no consistent brand imaging for Vernors - or the other brands - and no credibility. I wouldn't buy anything from this site, but may try one of their recipes - scanned from original Vernors pamphlets.

This travesty (and for me who works in Internet Marketing, it is a travesty) is not at all surprising considering the new owners of the brand (Cadbury Schweppes - http://www.cadburyschweppes.com/EN/ owns the division A & W Brands that purchased Vernors) doesn't really have great corporate sites either.

What Is Vernors - Exactly?

2007-01-02T16:43:00.000-08:00

So, I realized this morning that many visitors to my blog may have absolutely no clue as to what Vernors is, exactly. I thought I would take a moment to enlighten those not yet on the bandwagon.

Officially deemed America's Oldest Softdrink by the Soda Museum (http://www.sodamuseum.bigstep.com/generic.jhtml?pid=7) , the people that make Vernors call it "ginger soda." With a much stronger flavor then traditional ginger ale, but none of the alcohol of a typical ginger beer. This pop is highly carbonated and can cause one to sneeze repeatedly if gulped too rapidly.

The best story I found about the history of the making of Vernors comes from this site: http://www.angelfire.com/tn/traderz/vernors.html

The owner of this site comments that Detroit pharmacist James Vernor concocted a drink of about 19 different ingredients (including ginger and vanilla) within an oak barrel. Fortunately for us, Mr. Vernor was called off to the Civil War and left his drink to age within the barrel. When he returned, he tasted his mixture and was astounded by the deliciousness. He began selling the new drink in his soda fountain (located at 233 Woodward Ave. for those interested in visiting the site). Gradually, popularity for the drink grew and Vernors became available in other parts of Detroit, Michigan, and the Great Lakes area. The Vernor family owned and operated the bottling plant until 1966.

I suggest anyone interested read this history, it's facinating.

Today, the Vernors brand is owned by Dr. Pepper/7-Up Inc. and has limited distribution throughout the country, according to the above mentioned fan.

I have seen other articles citing Schwepps as the owner, but still need to confirm that fact.

Here is where the injustice lies. There are several web sites that sell Vernors, but their prices are exhorbitantly high. Look at this brief comparison:

www.vernors.com - $15.49 per 12 pack
www.beveragesdirect.com/products/vernors/ - $13.99 per 12 pack
www.amazon.com - $12.00 per 4 six packs

Champaigne Punch?

2006-12-29T11:11:00.000-08:00

Today I discovered the only recent news about Vernors is a recepie for champaigne punch from who I assume is the Food Editor for the Metro Times...

"A Tasty Beverage
Does the idea of holiday celebrating conjure up a glass punch bowl filled with a sweet-tasting, cold, fruity drink that lubricates your throat for caroling? Champagne punch is the answer. Start with a bottle of Champagne. Add a two-liter bottle of ginger ale (preferably Vernors). Then add a pint of vanilla ice cream (a quart if you like it creamier), some orange sherbet and a pint of fruit, such as raspberries, strawberries or orange slices. You get the idea. There are no rules other than to keep the kids out of the bowl."

http://www.metrotimes.com//editorial/story.asp?id=9928

The concept sounds pretty good, but I think I might stop at the vanilla ice cream. It reminds me of one of my favorite ways to drink Vernors - in the ever-popular float form. Yep a glass of Vernors and a couple of scoops of vanilla has been a staple in my diet for years.

I'll try out this recepie for New Year's Eve and let you all know how it came out.

I Love Vernors

2006-12-28T14:25:00.000-08:00

I'm not even from Detroit, but part of my family is. When I was about twelve, I first mixed a half a glass of Vernors and a half a glass of Coca-Cola and was instantly hooked. To this day, there is nothing quite like Vernors and Coke for a delicious, refreshing drink.

Summer after summer lead my family back to Michigan for visits and mass consumption of Vernors. We used to ship some home to ourselves in California as it was not readily available during the 80's.

As I grew older, Vernors became easier and easier to find in my local grocery store. My shelves would ever be stocked with the amazing elixir and my heart would ever be happy.

Unfortunately, those days of ready availability are gone. More and more, I have to hunt down my favorite soft drink in stores all over SoCal. It's very disappointing and has lead to the creation of this blog.

I'm hoping that one day, SaveVernors will help begin something, a shared love for not just any ordinary soda, that will gather enough attention to make something I love easier for me to find.