It's always been "Bullet" Bob's favorite!
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| Author: | daylight4449 [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 11:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Moxie day is fast approaching... |
Yes, Moxie (Maine's official soft drink) has a day all of it's own. This Sunday, the Seashore Trolley Museum in Kenbunkport, ME will be hosting a Moxie Day celebration. Displays will include numerous pieces of Moxie memorabilia, and plenty of Moxie. The event is sponsored by the New England Moxie Congress. This event marks the 22nd annual Moxie celebration in the state of Maine. Even if you don't like Moxie, it might prove to be worth while to attend. If anything, some of these links show how addicted people in Maine are to Moxie. Scary thought, but there's this kind of following for Coca Cola and Pepsi. http://www.moxiecongress.org/ http://www.trolleymuseum.org/visit/calendar.php http://www.moxiecongress.org/page2.htm |
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| Author: | Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 12:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
It must be something in the electrical fields. I've seen at least two other trolley museums where the refrigerators deep in the bowels of the shops were stocked liberally with Moxie. Methinks there's a common masochism at work. >;-) |
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| Author: | alcoguy1 [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
Why wait until Sunday to drink up? The Moxie festival begins tomorrow!!! I made my yearly trek to Maine to stock up a few weeks ago. It's not just the traction guys...... We Moxieites have infiltrated most every facet of the rail preservation world..... |
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| Author: | daylight4449 [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
alcoguy1 wrote: Why wait until Sunday to drink up? The Moxie festival begins tomorrow!!! I made my yearly trek to Maine to stock up a few weeks ago. It's not just the traction guys...... We Moxieites have infiltrated most every facet of the rail preservation world..... That's true. I'm on vacation in Old Orchard starting tommorow, and we might be going (my younger brother is a Moxieite). |
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| Author: | Richard Glueck [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 1:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
As a Mainer, I can attest, Moxie grow on you. So does athletes foot, and spruce bud worm. I have inlaws who are addicted to it, and even named their dog "Moxie". Dog's obnoxious, too! |
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| Author: | MEC_557 [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
alcoguy1 wrote: It's not just the traction guys...... We Moxieites have infiltrated most every facet of the rail preservation world..... I think you're on to something, RMNE's fridge in the shop has Moxie in it often. I never heard of it before seeing it there. Here I thought it was orange soda when I grabbed my first can.........until I opened it and discovered "burnt rootbeer"! |
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| Author: | Stephen Hussar [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
It's always been "Bullet" Bob's favorite!
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| Author: | Bobharbison [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:48 pm ] |
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What a great shot of #10. She looks like she's trying to run like the wind! |
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| Author: | wilkinsd [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
Moxie? No thanks. If I'm going to the Northeastern U.S. my drink of choice is Yuengling. |
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| Author: | G. W. Laepple [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
Psssst! Want to know a secret? Moxie is also bottled at Catawissa Bottling Co. in Catawissa, Pa. Catawissa has been doing so since the 1950's. I'm not sure who drinks it in central Pennsylvania, since Catawissa also bottles and kegs Big Ben's Birch Beer in multiple colors. And -- we've got Yuengling! |
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| Author: | Mount Royal [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
Nothing beats the Doctor. Dr Pepper, good for life! Wouldn't you like to be a pepper too? I have seen Moxie in the fridge at the RMNE's shop and tried it. It's different. That's all I'll say about it. |
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| Author: | Alexander D. Mitchell IV [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 9:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
Well, come ON, if we're talking afterhours "violations of Rule G," I can offer up everything from Railyard Ale (Wynkoop, Denver) to Railbender Ale (Erie Brewing, Pa.) to Red Trolley Ale (Karl Strauss, Ca.) to Light Rail Ale (Wynkoop again) to various places offering Steam Engine Stout/Lager/etc. (including Steamwworks in Durango) to the late, lamented Narrow Gauge Brewing of Farmington, Maine featuring SR&RL steam on the logo. And I'm ignoring plenty more now gone or from the U.K. ......... (Wayne, I *told* you we shoulda made a run from Wiscasset to Farmington that night while they were still open.....) |
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| Author: | John D [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
For those who make it to the Carolinas, check out Cheerwine (made in Salisbury, NC-right next door to Spencer), or Blowing Rock Ale (brewed in Tweetsie country). |
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| Author: | J3a-614 [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
Seems Dr. Pepper may have a historic link to Rural Retreat, Va., in Norfolk & Western territory: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr_Pepper |
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| Author: | Howard P. [ Thu Jul 07, 2011 10:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moxie day is fast approaching... |
Now that Cheerwine stuff is pretty good; kinda like a cherry Doc Pepper. I've usually brought back batches from NC to New England for one of our Yankees who went down to NC for college and returned with an SC bride and a liking for Cheerwine. Moxie: I've heard it described as a combination of rat poison and paint thinner, and think that's a pretty apt description. "An acquired taste".... um, nope. Yes, it does get stocked by Maine-iacs in Thomaston Shop's fridge. Howard P. Cherry Diet Pepsi, NY Maker's Mark, CT |
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