Food and Drink I am going to live forever. (Dr. Pepper thread) - Page 5

**Rain Man** · 03-19-2015, 05:09 PM

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/03/18/d...ear-old-woman/

Dr. Pepper The Doctor Of Choice For A 104-Year-Old Woman
March 18, 2015 5:49 PM

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - A Fort Worth woman is celebrating her 104th year of life. “Well at 103 I didn’t think I’d make it, but I’m still perking along.”

At 104 years old, Elizabeth Sullivan says she doesn’t need the advice of real doctors. So she keeps another doctor close by.

“People try to give me coffee for breakfast. Well, I’d rather have a Dr. Pepper.” Sullivan fell in love with the soft drink’s trademark “23 flavors” when she was in her 60’s. “I started drinking them about 40 years ago. Three a day. Every doctor that sees me says they’ll kill you, but they die and I don’t. So there must be a mistake somewhere.”

For her birthday she got a very big surprise. A beautiful cake shaped like what else, Dr. Pepper.

Commenting on her special day she said, “When you live to be 104 and still can talk to nice people, you deserve some Dr. Pepper, but I never expected this.”

She even got a gift basket straight from the CEO of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Larry Young.

Sullivan is well known in the Fort Worth community. She taught math at Paschal High School for 15 years. Tutored football players for free. Today she’s thinking more about what and who she’s thankful for.

“Man I’m feeling good. I’m glad I’m still here. I’m glad I’m not in a rest home. Glad I can read books and watch TV and have people come by and say hello.”

She was asked if she has a secret for living past 100. She said she really doesn’t, other than, “you just keep living”.

eDave · 03-20-2015, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Whenever I smell a bloody mary I start retching and gagging. I'm not a good brunch guest.

Bloody Mary's are my pre-ski drink. Otherwise, no. Unless I'm monstrously hung over, which is rare. They are a situational drink.

**Baby Lee** · 03-20-2015, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I love it. It can be too spicy, though. I do like a good ginger ale with some bite.

I think the thing is, spicy food burns my mouth, while spicy drinks burn my throat, which is considerably less desirable.

**lewdog** · 03-20-2015, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

Anyone here legit fan of spicy ginger ale?

Can't abide it personally. I love spicy food, but not spicy drinks. Don't like bloody marys or chile beer for that matter.

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I love it. It can be too spicy, though. I do like a good ginger ale with some bite.

Where can I find spicy ginger ale? Can't say I've ever had a ginger ale with bite. Most are pretty tame.

**gblowfish** · 03-20-2015, 06:32 PM

I like Creme Soda. It's the best soda with BBQ.
I've switched to Diet Sodas, although the chemicals in them I'm sure are as bad for you or worse than sugar. I just try not to drink more than one or two a day. In the diet world, I like Dr. Pepper 10, A&W Root Beer and Creme Diet, and for Ginger Ale, Vernor's diet. Diet Cherry 7up is OK too.

**lewdog** · 03-20-2015, 06:36 PM

I only drink carbonated beverage when I am drinking hard alcohol. But if I had to drink something by itself then my favorite is the Lemon San Pellegrino. That stuff is so good.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 03-20-2015, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Where can I find spicy ginger ale? Can't say I've ever had a ginger ale with bite. Most are pretty tame.

Most of the "gourmet" sodas you'd find in somewhere like Whole Foods. If you can find Vernor's in the grocery, try some. I like it a lot.
There's one called something Buffalo or Buffalo something that's really spicy.

Edit: Buffalo Rock.

**lewdog** · 03-20-2015, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Most of the "gourmet" sodas you'd find in somewhere like Whole Foods. If you can find Vernor's in the grocery, try some. I like it a lot.
There's one called something Buffalo or Buffalo something that's really spicy.

I have Vernors is the only ginger ale I buy. But it's not spicy. I'll look for buffalo.

I'm guessing this?

**Fire Me Boy!** · 03-20-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

I have Vernors is the only ginger ale I buy. But it's not spicy. I'll look for buffalo.

I'm guessing this?

Yeah, that's the one.

Vernor's isn't spicy but it has more bite than Canada Dry. Maybe not bite... Personality.

**lewdog** · 03-20-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Yeah, that's the one.

Vernor's isn't spicy but it has more bite than Canada Dry. Maybe not bite... Personality.

Yea I love Vernors. Good stuff.

**DaneMcCloud** · 03-20-2015, 08:33 PM

I don't drink carbonated sugar drinks. I've maybe had ten in the last 30 years.

Yuck.

**lewdog** · 03-20-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I don't drink carbonated sugar drinks. I've maybe had ten in the last 30 years.

Yuck.

I usually only drink the diet carbonated beverage outside of San Pellegrino and mostly only when drinking alcohol. The regular pop is just way too sugary.

**Canofbier** · 03-20-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Squirt and whiskey. A favorite in my house.

That's nice; too bad it's not physically possible to have it in the opposite order.

**gblowfish** · 03-20-2015, 08:51 PM

Some of the local grocery stores that carry Mexican Soda have what's called "Ginger Beer." It's a jamaican style spicy ginger soda. I've tried it, but don't like it.

If you like Ginger Ale, try Vernors. It was founded in Detroit, and is one of the oldest continually produced sodas in the USA. It's a great mixer too. I like Vernor's and Crown Royal.

**lewdog** · 03-20-2015, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

Some of the local grocery stores that carry Mexican Soda have what's called "Ginger Beer." It's a jamaican style spicy ginger soda. I've tried it, but don't like it.

If you like Ginger Ale, try Vernors. It was founded in Detroit, and is one of the oldest continually produced sodas in the USA. It's a great mixer too. I like Vernor's and Crown Royal.

That ginger beer is for Moscow Mules. It's good shit when mixed in that drink with vodka and lime juice.

eDave · 03-21-2015, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Canofbier

That's nice; too bad it's not physically possible to have it in the opposite order.

Ha! Whisky dick.

Pro tip: Never drink it on your 3rd date.

View Poll Results: What is your favorite carbonated soda-type beverage?
Coca Cola	14	14.29%
Pepsi Cola	5	5.10%
Dr. Pepper	15	15.31%
Pibb Extra	2	2.04%
Sprite	3	3.06%
7-Up	0	0%
Sierra Mist	0	0%
Mountain Dew	6	6.12%
A&W Root Beer	0	0%
Barq's Root Beer	1	1.02%
Fanta Orange	1	1.02%
Cherry Coke	2	2.04%
IBC Root Beer	2	2.04%
Sunkist Orange	0	0%
A&W Cream Soda	3	3.06%
Mug Root Beer	0	0%
RC Cola	1	1.02%
Crush Grape Soda	0	0%
Dad's Root Beer	0	0%
Squirt	1	1.02%
Diet Coke	5	5.10%
Diet Pepsi	4	4.08%
Diet Dr. Pepper	6	6.12%
Vanilla Coke	0	0%
Diet A&W Root Beer	0	0%
Some other beverage not listed	16	16.33%
I don't like carbonated soda-type beverages	4	4.08%
I don't drink carbonated soda-type beverages because they kill you and eat your soul.	7	7.14%
Voters: 98. You may not vote on this poll

03-19-2015, 05:09 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3368491 VARSITY	I am going to live forever. (Dr. Pepper thread) http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/03/18/d...ear-old-woman/ Dr. Pepper The Doctor Of Choice For A 104-Year-Old Woman March 18, 2015 5:49 PM FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - A Fort Worth woman is celebrating her 104th year of life. “Well at 103 I didn’t think I’d make it, but I’m still perking along.” At 104 years old, Elizabeth Sullivan says she doesn’t need the advice of real doctors. So she keeps another doctor close by. “People try to give me coffee for breakfast. Well, I’d rather have a Dr. Pepper.” Sullivan fell in love with the soft drink’s trademark “23 flavors” when she was in her 60’s. “I started drinking them about 40 years ago. Three a day. Every doctor that sees me says they’ll kill you, but they die and I don’t. So there must be a mistake somewhere.” For her birthday she got a very big surprise. A beautiful cake shaped like what else, Dr. Pepper. Commenting on her special day she said, “When you live to be 104 and still can talk to nice people, you deserve some Dr. Pepper, but I never expected this.” She even got a gift basket straight from the CEO of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Larry Young. Sullivan is well known in the Fort Worth community. She taught math at Paschal High School for 15 years. Tutored football players for free. Today she’s thinking more about what and who she’s thankful for. “Man I’m feeling good. I’m glad I’m still here. I’m glad I’m not in a rest home. Glad I can read books and watch TV and have people come by and say hello.” She was asked if she has a secret for living past 100. She said she really doesn’t, other than, “you just keep living”.
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03-20-2015, 06:32 PM	#64
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17686178 VARSITY	I like Creme Soda. It's the best soda with BBQ. I've switched to Diet Sodas, although the chemicals in them I'm sure are as bad for you or worse than sugar. I just try not to drink more than one or two a day. In the diet world, I like Dr. Pepper 10, A&W Root Beer and Creme Diet, and for Ginger Ale, Vernor's diet. Diet Cherry 7up is OK too.
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03-20-2015, 06:36 PM	#65
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $1951900	I only drink carbonated beverage when I am drinking hard alcohol. But if I had to drink something by itself then my favorite is the Lemon San Pellegrino. That stuff is so good.
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03-20-2015, 08:33 PM	#70
DaneMcCloud Supporter Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hollywood, CA Casino cash: $10053648	I don't drink carbonated sugar drinks. I've maybe had ten in the last 30 years. Yuck.
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03-20-2015, 08:51 PM	#73
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17686178 VARSITY	Some of the local grocery stores that carry Mexican Soda have what's called "Ginger Beer." It's a jamaican style spicy ginger soda. I've tried it, but don't like it. If you like Ginger Ale, try Vernors. It was founded in Detroit, and is one of the oldest continually produced sodas in the USA. It's a great mixer too. I like Vernor's and Crown Royal.
Posts: 40,830