Vegas Day two

Hello all Dr Pepper lovers! Tomorrow marks the beginning of the 2006 Dr Pepper Bottler's Convention in beautiful Las Vegas, NV, and Museum staff members Jack, Jennie, Mary Beth, and Jack's wife Linda are here to report on all the happenings. Yesterday and today were spent in hard labor getting the Company Store ready for the extreme shopping that is going to happen tomorrow, and as this was my (Mary Beth) first venture into the world of retail, I must say it is not often in my life I have worked as hard as I did today. Tomorrow the convention officially begins, so there will be many pics to come of the success of the Museum at this very special Bottler's Convention. Let me say though that the Wynn, where we are staying, thinks it is appropriate to charge us $11.99 for 24 hours of internet access, and the ONLY reason I paid for it is because I had a paper due, so to all readers thank Latin American History class for this update of recent happenings. The point is that I may not be able to update again until we get back, but be reassured that there will be lots to come, whether it is now or later. So since I am going to squeeze every PENNY out of my 24 hours, check out the pics so far:

Mary Beth and Jennie on the plane finally! Our flight was delayed about two and a half hours!

The convention registration booth!

Linda taking pictures of us working!

I am obviously happy about it... And I look like I am balding slightly:(

But Jennie is just plain confused...

More to come pepper party people!! If you want more sooner call the Wynn and sponsor an internet day for me at $11.99!!

1985 - Scott Bakula for Canada Dry

It's high-school-dance-a-licious!! Hope you all enjoy Scott Bakula shakin' it fast!!

100th Birthday Party!!

On Saturday, September 16, the Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company building turned 100 years old!! There was a big celebration at the Museum, and all visitors were admitted free of charge!! It was a huge success, and we had many volunteers, staff, local, and out-of-town visitors that were in attendance. The Heart of Texas Sweethearts and the Baylor chapter of Chi service sorority sent many of their members out to help, and it really made the day so much more exciting! Old Doc was also there to take pictures with all the guests, and he was a HUGE hit!! Check out the pics below of the fun time had by all!!

Decorating!!

The 1905 Cadillac

2005 Cadillac

100 Years of Cadillac!

Our volunteers in their not-so-natural habitat

One of the birthday cakes!

Cutting the cake! Happy Birthday to the Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Co!

100th Birthday Block Party!!

Last night, as a precursor to the event that is happening RIGHT NOW at the Museum, we held a block party for the employees of our neighboring businesses and their families, and it was so much fun! There was food, HUGE blow-up Dr Pepper cans, and free Museum visits for all! Check out the pictures of last night's event, and if you have been trying to decide if you should come today or not, just imagine this times about 200, and that is the fun that is happening RIGHT NOW AT THE DR PEPPER MUSEUM!! We would be so happy to see you for games, cake, freshly-cooked sausage, free admission, refreshing soda fountain favorites, and a wide variety of Dr Pepper items in the gift shop!

The courtyard before our guests started to arrive. The big can is here today, too!

The Big Can!!

Our lineup of vehicles. Today there is also a 2005 Cadillac to show the difference 100 years makes!

The 1905 Cadillac.

Grilling sausage!!

Mary Beth, Jessica, and Jennie -- our staffers!!

The food line.

This little guy was so cute! He wanted to do everything for himself!

"I can make it on my own!!"

Guests eating on the dock. It was really hot!!

Our sponsors!

The soda fountain.

Mary Beth as the soda jerk! Only for a minute, until she was rescued by Brian!!

The Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Co. is Turning 100!!

Attention all potential Dr Pepper Museum visitors!! In honor of the 100th Birthday of the Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Co. (aka the building the Dr Pepper Museum is housed in) we are having a celebration! On Saturday, September 16, 2006 the Museum will be FREE for all visitors. In addition to this there will be soft drink experiments, cake, card signings, and other fun events in honor of this momentous occasion. Throughout the gallery volunteers will be stationed at different exhibits to give visitors a more personal learning experience, so please come celebrate with us and learn about one of Waco's most important contributions to the world of beverages and free enterprise. The Dr Pepper Museum is located on the corner of 5th Street and Mary Avenue, and will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE HOME FO DR PEPPER!!

diet dr pepper - GODZILLA!!

Here is a classic from the 1980s!

Pepper Poses #4

This is Emma Harris, the niece of our very own staffer Jessica Harris! Emma is super-cute in her Dr Pepper shirt!

Pepper Poses #3

This is a sneak peak of the Dr Pepper in the Military exhibit that will be opening later this year.

On the left is Rick, the fiance of Deanna Harvey, and on the right is Nick. Dr Pepper is always a favorite of our troops in Iraq!

70s 7up commercial

Weekly fix of vintage fun! Enjoy!

Texas Secretary of State Comes to the DPM!

It's not everyday that politicians come to the museum and talk about voting and the use of new voting machines. That's right Texas Secretary of State Roger Williams held a press conference to familiarize the public with the new electronic voting machines. He encouraged everyone to vote and be aware of local, state and national politics. Below are some pics we took during the event. Check out his bio: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/sosbio.shtml

Williams and entourage heading to the podium

Williams tells us all about voting!! 

Wide shot taken in the Dr Pepper Museum courtyard.

Demonstrating the ease of the new computerized voting machines.

TX Sec of State Williams with DPM Staff!!!!
From left to right: Jennie, Jessica, Roger, Brian and Jack.