SODABOB
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Howdy:
Long time no-see. I still haven't resolved all of my computer problems, but thought I'd give this thread a go, anyway. I'll also do my best to stayed involved; although there might be occasional delays in my responses and relative post. But have no fear because I plan to stick with this thread through thick-and-thin. Unfortunately, it just might turn out to be more on the thin side and not the thick - only time, help from others, and a little research will determine that. So with that said, here goes ...
The subject matter originates from a John Steinbeck book titled ...
"Travels With Charley - In Search of America"
Published in 1962, the novel involves a three-month long trip that Steinbeck took in a pickup/camper with his large Poodle named Charley. The actual trip took place in 1960 and included traveling west from New York by way of a northern route and returning home by a southern route. Along the way, Steinbeck had encounters with a variety of average Americans, as well as encounters with a variety of modern conveniences, some of which that seemed to boggle his mind. One such convenience was a coin-operated soft drink dispenser that filled a paper cup with your choice of soft drink. Which brings us to the main focus of this thread. Somewhere in western New York, apparently near the Great Lakes, Steinbeck refers to one of those soft drink dispensers where he mentions two brands of soda pop ...
1. Sungrape
2. Cooly Cola
What I'm wondering is ... Are these real brands of soda pop or fictional?
Note: Throughout the novel Steinbeck more often than not uses actual references for certain places and things. But in this case I'm not sure if the brands are real or made-up. For example; in the beginning of the book he talks about listening to the radio and constantly hearing a song titled "Teen-age Angel." I checked and the only song on the charts at that time (1960) that had a similar title was "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning. (Which does not have the word "age" in the title). So I'm not sure if Steinbeck had simply forgotten the actual title or intentionally added the word "age" for reasons of his own? The same can be asked about "Sungrape and Cooly Cola." Are they real or simply a figment of Steinbeck's imagination? Hence, the search for the truth. Especially if either brand happened to be bottled.
If someone who reads this lives in New York state, perhaps it will ring a bell. As for myself, I haven't even begun my search and at present have no idea where my "travels" will take me, nor what the end result will be.
What say you? Fact or fiction?
Sodabob
(I'll be back)
Long time no-see. I still haven't resolved all of my computer problems, but thought I'd give this thread a go, anyway. I'll also do my best to stayed involved; although there might be occasional delays in my responses and relative post. But have no fear because I plan to stick with this thread through thick-and-thin. Unfortunately, it just might turn out to be more on the thin side and not the thick - only time, help from others, and a little research will determine that. So with that said, here goes ...
The subject matter originates from a John Steinbeck book titled ...
"Travels With Charley - In Search of America"
Published in 1962, the novel involves a three-month long trip that Steinbeck took in a pickup/camper with his large Poodle named Charley. The actual trip took place in 1960 and included traveling west from New York by way of a northern route and returning home by a southern route. Along the way, Steinbeck had encounters with a variety of average Americans, as well as encounters with a variety of modern conveniences, some of which that seemed to boggle his mind. One such convenience was a coin-operated soft drink dispenser that filled a paper cup with your choice of soft drink. Which brings us to the main focus of this thread. Somewhere in western New York, apparently near the Great Lakes, Steinbeck refers to one of those soft drink dispensers where he mentions two brands of soda pop ...
1. Sungrape
2. Cooly Cola
What I'm wondering is ... Are these real brands of soda pop or fictional?
Note: Throughout the novel Steinbeck more often than not uses actual references for certain places and things. But in this case I'm not sure if the brands are real or made-up. For example; in the beginning of the book he talks about listening to the radio and constantly hearing a song titled "Teen-age Angel." I checked and the only song on the charts at that time (1960) that had a similar title was "Teen Angel" by Mark Dinning. (Which does not have the word "age" in the title). So I'm not sure if Steinbeck had simply forgotten the actual title or intentionally added the word "age" for reasons of his own? The same can be asked about "Sungrape and Cooly Cola." Are they real or simply a figment of Steinbeck's imagination? Hence, the search for the truth. Especially if either brand happened to be bottled.
If someone who reads this lives in New York state, perhaps it will ring a bell. As for myself, I haven't even begun my search and at present have no idea where my "travels" will take me, nor what the end result will be.
What say you? Fact or fiction?
Sodabob
(I'll be back)