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TexasTowelie

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12. Oddly enough, I was drinking a slush from Sonic when I posted the OP.

Reply to Cha (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 14, 2021, 09:34 PM

Apr 2021

Last edited Wed Apr 14, 2021, 10:13 PM - Edit history (1)

I was having a craving for an icy drink since I have difficulty getting to any restaurants .

It's a change of pace to read an article that is pleasant and informative. Those margarita machines have become so commonplace that it is easy to forget that somewhat had the ingenuity and mechanical skills to make his idea come to fruition.

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Fifty Years Ago a Texan Changed Happy Hour Forever [View all] TexasTowelie Apr 2021 OP

What a great story about a wonderful American and his life changing invention. NT cinematicdiversions Apr 2021 #1

It makes me want to go to Taco Cabana since they've introduced a number of new flavors TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #2

This excellent op reminds me of a little ditty that can be sung for many different adult abqtommy Apr 2021 #3

Thank you. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #4

Lol.. Don't try it! Cha Apr 2021 #7

Slush Fun! I love it.. Cha Apr 2021 #5

Oddly enough, I was drinking a slush from Sonic when I posted the OP. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #12

I'd never heard of one Cha Apr 2021 #20

I meant to say Sonic drive in. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #22

I meant I never heard Cha Apr 2021 #26

When I lived in San Antonio their liquor laws were odd Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #6

The liquor laws and regulations are mind-blowing. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #13

Necessity truly is the mother of invention ... SarcasticSatyr Apr 2021 #8

Ain't that the Truth! Cha Apr 2021 #27

Thank you for sharing this. niyad Apr 2021 #9

You're welcome. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #15

Great story..thanks for sharing! RestoreAmerica2020 Apr 2021 #10

You're welcome, I'm glad to share. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #16

everyone has a tequila story... getagrip_already Apr 2021 #11

All I remember is swimming in a lake in Arkansas, diving off the train trestle that went over it,... LudwigPastorius Apr 2021 #14

I went to a university where one of the fraternities had a TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #17

Great story. sheshe2 Apr 2021 #18

I've been in a similar situation a few times myself. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #19

Mariano's is still open in Dallas if you want to do some research in person NotASurfer Apr 2021 #21

Well, I've always stated that I enjoy learning so a field trip may be required. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #24

I love stories like this. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #23

The story was well written and the author was able to get the audience involved TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #28

Indeed it was! BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #31

TexasTowelie.... Upthevibe Apr 2021 #25

I was a little reluctant to post the story to begin with as I thought about which group to make the TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #29

I'm a purist, but cool history Kali Apr 2021 #30