It’s been a few months since my last update. Know what that means? NEW FLAVOURS TIME!
I’ve had trouble finding some of our old flavours so I’ve now got another supplier I’m dealing with, particularly for the international drinks. Since we were running low I’ve gone and stocked us up again.
(522 cans. Filled to the very top. The back seat & front passenger seat were both full too!)
First, the local machine. Nexba Cola is out, unfortunately likely for good, because I can’t find a good supply for it in can form. In its place is… Kirks Diet Lemon! Still a “low energy content” option, the tang of the lemon does a good job to hide the fact that it uses artificial sweetners. Our supplies of Creaming Soda have been exhausted too, so replacing that option we have Kirks Ginger Beer making a comeback! I do love me some ginger beer.
Now for Vigo’s Imported Emporium! Coconut Water is gone for now - this was one of the most controversial flavours we’ve ever had, with some people strongly loving it while others strongly hated it. Curious! Either way, in its place is the ol’ faithful Grape Fanta back again!
(You may remember this flavour from the recent broadway adaptation of the classic story, “Grape Expectations”)
That’s not all though. Because it’s been hard to find regular suppliers of multiple flavours, It’s been a while since Vigo has a completely full selection available. I’ve managed to remedy this, with once again a brand new flavour we’ve never had before. Please welcome… L&P!
(Lemon and Paeroa, together at last.)
Straight here from over the ditch in New Zealand, this tastes pretty close to its name - spiced lemon. Normally only available here at insane prices (seriously $4 a can isn’t uncommon), I’ve got a source for this option at a reasonable price. I’m still not sure how that works, but I think it involves black magic.
Finally, the member card swipe payment system is now at a point that it’s available to more users! That’s something that’s so complicated and an achievement important enough that it deserves its own thread. Check it out over here for details, including how you can add money to your member card and start using it straight away. Super big props to everyone involved in making that happen.
The current stock in both machines are as follows:
Local Cold Drinks:
- Coca-Cola
- Diet Lemon
- Mountain Dew
- Pasito
- Random
- Coke No Sugar
- Ginger Beer
- Water 600ml
Vigo’s Imported Emporium:
- L & P
- Cherry Coke
- Dr Pepper
- A&W Root Beer
- Grape Fanta
- Strawberry Fanta