Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Sometimes I Wonder about SLURPEES.

Recently we here in the metro area of our nation's capital celebrated the festival of the Cherry Blossom. People came from far and wide to clog the streets (even more than regular) to catch a view of the trees and their blossoms. I was told that it was the start of the tourist season. Great.

Having seen some fantastic views of the Jefferson Memorial amidst the blossoms, and after a little bit of thought (man...those really look like popcorn balls. What a nice surprise...it wasn't really so, but it seemed to me), it occurred that Spring time was around the corner. That means that Summertime is not too far away, too. Drums, please.

Summers mean all sorts of things to people. To me, I start thinking of all the delicious food and treats. Chief among them is my favorite: the Slurpee. I love them. I have become a connoisseur of sorts. I seek for the best Slurpee experience for everyone. I have been to many of the Seven-Eleven's around my house and have found some to be superior over others in their selection of slurpee flavors and in their keep up on the mix.

I started wondering where Slurpees got their start. I found my answers on www.slurpee.com. It is fantastic website that shares history, fun facts and even a few games on my favorite semi-frozen treat. I commend it to you as something worth reading up on.

So, I didn't have to wonder anymore about the Slurpee. I do, however, wonder about your take on it. How does it compare to the Slush-Puppy? The ICEE? The ever popular Shave Ice? How do you feel about mixing flavors? What is your favorite? I wonder. Do you have any special memories from your life where the beloved Slurpee was present? What about the "brain freeze?" Do you know/practice any technique in keeping from having that happen? Does anybody wonder why they happen? Please join with me as I wonder about the Slurpee.

For taking the chance on a risky business, to you, sev, I say Thank Heaven.



Acknowledgments: Tiff and AB, Aisy, RR, and all the rest who encouraged me to get back to the basics--stop doing school and start writing blogs--This blog's for you.