Friday, April 11, 2008

April FAN OF THE MONTH!!

Congratulations to Justin!! You are the Dr Pepper Museum April FAN OF THE MONTH!! Justin was nominated by his good friend Belynda who had this to say about why Justin should be the FAN OF THE MONTH:

"I have a good friend who was born with Cerebral palsy. His Name is
Justin. He just started collage and is having a little bit of a hard
time because he can't use his hands to write and not many of his
classmates want to help. However he does love living on his own! He
has been a Dr Pepper fan since he could drink . He is the bigest fan I
ever met. You would crack up if you read his myspace. "i like dr.
pepper" Male 19 years old. His name is Justin on myspace. It has Dr
Pepper all over it.
His dorm room is covered with nothing but Dr Pepper Stuff."

Thanks for your nomination, Belynda! It has become clear to me that Justin is extremely devoted to Dr Pepper! Here are a few things he has written about Dr Pepper:

Justin's Dr Pepper Questionnaire

Name: justin
Birthday: when i had a sip of my first dr.pepper, i was born
Birthplace: houston
Current Location: in the kitchen drinkning a dr.pepper
Eye Color: blue
Hair Color: brown
Height: no clue
Right Handed or Left Handed: left
Your Heritage: i dont know but i sure do like dr.pepper
The Shoes You Wore Today:
Your Weakness: dr.pepper
Your Fears: coke fanitics
Your Perfect Pizza: dr.pepper
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: work for dr.pepper
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: brb getting dr.pepper
Thoughts First Waking Up: man, i want a dr.pepper
Your Bedtime: whenever
Your Most Missed Memory: your last dr.pepper
Pepsi or Coke: I HATE YOU
MacDonald’s or Burger King: DR.PEPPER
Single or Group Dates: double date with dr.pepper
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: dr.pepper
Chocolate or Vanilla: dr.pepper
Cappuccino or Coffee: dr.pepper
Do you Swear: no, i dont say coke
Do you sing: only for dr.pepper
Do you Shower Daily: in dr.pepper
Have you been in Love: with dr.pepper
Do you want to go to College: U of D (university of dr.pepper)
Do you want to get married: yes, to dr.pepper
Do you believe in yourself: i only do when im drinking dr.pepper
Do you get Motion Sickness: ya, without MY dr.pepper
Do you think you are Attractive: i think dr.pepper is attracted to me
Are you a Health Freak: im a dr.pepper freak
Do you get along with your Parents: no they drink coke
Do you like Thunderstorms: yeah when they rain dr. pepper
Do you play an Instrument: i blow bublles in dr.pepper
In the past month have you been on : dr.pepper
In the past month have you gone on a Date: i went to the movies with dr.pepper
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: ya with dr.pepper
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: no i have drank a
truck of Dr.Pepper though
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: no but i have drank dr.pepper
In the past month have you been on Stage: ya, rocking out with dr.pepper
In the past month have you been Dumped: ya i dumped coke
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: ya only when dr.pepper
isnt looking
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: ya dr.pepper
Ever been drunk: on dr.pepper
Ever been called a Tease: ya coke calls my name but i dont listen
Ever been Beaten up: no i beat up coke
Ever Shoplifted: ya dr.pepper
How do you want to die: drinkning a dr.pepper
What do you want to be when you grow up: dr.pepper salesman
What country would you most like to visit: anywhere dr.pepper is... i
will be there

Justin's Ode to Dr Pepper

While I sit the here drinking a Dr. Pepper I can’t help, but to think why I like thee so. It there when I got a unquenchable thirst, it there when I need a shoulder to cry on, it there when I’m lonely, and it there when the I need a little flavor added to my life. I guess you can call Dr. Pepper my soul mate. I can think of a world without it. The world would become flavorless, lonely ,and dark. I love Dr. Pepper till death do us apart.

Here are some pics of Justin and his Dr Pepper rooms!









I you are interested in nominating yourself or someone you know for FAN OF THE MONTH please email us at collections@drpeppermuseum.com!

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

10-2-4 Club Madness and TAM 2008

Wow, this blog is a two-fer today! Two exciting events happened last month that the Dr Pepper Museum staff always looks forward to: the 10-2-4 Collectors' Club Convention and the Texas Association of Museum conference. Both are great venues to network with other people who love the same things we do!

10-2-4 Collectors' Club Convention 2008

Every year Dr Pepper collectors from all over the United States gather in Waco, TX to share collectibles, information, and just good old fashioned Dr Pepper fun! The Museum always hosts an opening dinner, and this year we got to show everyone our wonderful new collections storage. Joy and Brian did an excellent seminar about drug stores and their relationship with soft drinks, and we are hoping to get the video of that up shortly. Enjoy photos and be sure to check out the club website on the links page of the Museum's website to find out more information about joining the 10-2-4 Collectors' Club!










Texas Association of Museums 2008

TAM always serves as a great professional development opportunity for the staff here at the Museum, and this year it was in beautiful Galveston, TX! Mary Beth was a speaker at a workshop about podcasting that was very well-received and has re-energized her to crank out some more podcasts and video blogs!! Everyone went to informative sessions and even had a little time for beach visits in between. There aren't any pictures of us in sessions because we were too busy listening and taking good notes, but here are a few to let you know what the feel of the trip was like. If you are a museum professional from Texas and are interested in attending this meeting visit TAM's website here. The Dr Pepper Museum's online exhibit Behind the Label: Cadbury Schweppes is actually TAM's featured exhibit right now, so be sure to check it out!


The view from our hotel


Mary Beth is very excited about the beach!


The beautiful Ashton Villa


Seashells!!


Mary Beth as a roughneck at the Offshore Oil Rig and Museum

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

March Fan of The Month

After a slight hiatus, the official Dr Pepper FAN OF THE MONTH is back! Nathan K. is our FAN OF THE MONTH for March, and he is a huge Dr Pepper fan!

"It is very difficult to put into words why I Love Dr. Pepper without coming across as trite or cheesy. From the logo and themes to the taste, Dr. Pepper has surpassed all other beverages. Hopefully the following will explain the reasoning behind my Love of Dr. Pepper.
Dr. Pepper has a magnificent taste. It has the right blend of flavors that work together to create the perfect soda. It’s a refreshing taste that helps me relax after a long day. I prefer the taste of Dr. Pepper above everything else. Dr. Pepper is the “King of Beverages.”
Over the years, Dr. Pepper has come out with many catchy logos, jingles, and themes. These have contributed to my Love for Dr. Pepper. I have used the logo in creating art, such as my Dr. Pepper portfolio and a Dr. Pepper lawn sprinkler. My living room has a Dr. Pepper color scheme as well as multiple Dr. Pepper paraphernalia. Also with catchy commercials how could anyone not want to “Be a Pepper” or crave a Dr. Pepper at the hours of “10, 2, and 4?”
Dr. Pepper is hands down my favorite beverage. From flavor to themes, I can say with confidence that I’m a Pepper and always will be. Dr. Pepper is, without a doubt, “Good For Life!”"

What an amazing Dr Pepper fan! If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know for April FAN OF THE MONTH, email me at collections@drpeppermuseum.com.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Dr Pepper + Sephora = Lip Gloss Magic!

Hello Dr Pepper lovers! I apologize for the long delay in between posts, but things have been so crazy around here! Today I want to tell you about one of the projects that I worked on at the end of last year that has finally come to fruition! Sephora has just announced the release of a new line of lip gloss from the company on10 featuring Dr Pepper and Schweppes flavors. The Dr Pepper Museum helped provide the artwork for the packaging, which I think turned out very classy looking. I especially love the Berries and Cream lip gloss box because of the wax seal detail and the use of the Sea Nymphs. Click here to go to the on10 page on sephora.com and get your delish lip gloss made with natural and organic materials!














Friday, December 21, 2007

January FAN OF THE MONTH!

Well, friends, I am about to leave for my holiday break and won't be back until the 2nd, so in the mean time I need you to send me your nominations for January's FAN OF THE MONTH! I will need to do it the day I get back, so just send me info about yourself or someone you know that LOVES Dr Pepper to collections@drpeppermuseum.com, and I will be in contact with the winner as soon as possible. Thanks and Happy Holidays to everyone!

~Mary Beth

Thursday, December 20, 2007

Monday, December 17, 2007

Have You Tried...


Have you all tried the new Dr Pepper flavor out there? Diet Cherry Chocolate Dr Pepper. It came out at the end of November. They had such a great success with their other flavors--Cherry Vanilla and Berries & Cream--that they decided to try this one out. So far, we've heard that people either love or hate it. What do you think?

Monday, December 10, 2007

December FAN OF THE MONTH!!

Hello Dr Pepper Fans! I apologize for not getting this up sooner, but this museum just won't slow down for me. I want to thank all the people who nominated themselves or someone they know who loves Dr Pepper. This month we got the most nominations we have ever gotten! If you were not picked, please do not be afraid to nominate again!! This month's FAN OF THE MONTH is Kim L. and this is what she says about her love of Dr Pepper:

After I started drinking Dr Pepper about 20 years ago, I was converted for life. Now, I tell
people my blood type is Dr Pepper. The night before I went to the museum for the 2nd time I
couldn't sleep at all. My favorite kind is Diet Cherry Vanilla, but I also like all other kinds
including Dublin. One time when I was away at college one of my friends left a Dr Pepper unattended and I finished it for him. I don't drink any other soft drink. My kitchen is decorated with antique Dr Pepper signs. I even saved one of the limited edition Diet Chocolate Cherry cans unopened for my can/bottle collection. When my husband and I moved into this apartment, we got to choose one accent wall color. I chose maroon to go with my Dr Pepper decor. Lately I've started collecting Dr Pepper t-shirts, and I own a sweatshirt hoodie jacket. That is why I'm a Pepper!


Thank you Kim for being such an amazing fan!

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Holiday Event!

The Dr Pepper Museum's collaboration with the Historic Waco Foundation is coming up soon!
Check out the poster below if you are interested in attending.


The Museum would like to thank the very talented Bill Lewis for designing this poster for us! If you would like to contact Bill about his services, email him at welcrafteddesign@yahoo.com.

Don't forget to check out the Museum's amazing new website at www.drpepppermuseum.com!!

Friday, November 02, 2007

DPM 2.0

Well folks, the NEW WEBSITE IS FINALLY HERE!!! We are all very excited, and have gotten such positive feedback so far. PLEASE go to www.drpeppermuseum.com right this instant and check it out!! Here is a screen shot glimpse that is sure to catch your eye:


This website was made possible by the very talented people at Imaginuity Interactive and was generously donated by Cadbury Schweppes America's Beverages. We definitely have the best friends in the world.

I also wanted to thank everyone who has told me how much they love the old website; I have really appreciated your support. Designing that website was a huge learning experience for me and has allowed me to learn how to do many of the cool things we now offer. Thanks so much everyone!

~Mary Beth

Friday, October 19, 2007

October and November FANS OF THE MONTH

Well, I got a little sidetracked earlier this month and didn't get the FAN OF THE MONTH nomination request out very early. Ooops! Fortunately, I had some amazing fans write in and say that they would love to be this month's fans. Since it is already the middle of October and there are two of them, I decided it would be nice to make them the FANS OF THE MONTH for both October and November. Congrats to Tyler and Curtis!!

Here is a little info about Tyler:

For as long as I remember I always liked Dr Pepper. It wasn't until recently that I had discovered my true love for the drink. Now it is the only soda that I buy, I even pick certain restaurants to go to that serve Dr Pepper. Dr Pepper really plays a big part in my life, as soon as I wake up in the morning nothing gets me going better than a nice Dr Pepper. Not only has Dr Pepper helped quench my thirst but it has also brought me one of my best friends. My buddy Curtis and I were friends for several years, but once we found out that we both loved Dr Pepper we soon became best friends. In fact we are making the trip to the Dr Pepper museum all the way from Wisconsin. So remember the next time that you open a Dr Pepper not only will it give you the greatest taste in the world but it could change your life.


Here is a little bit about Curtis:

The first time I had Dr Pepper it was like a light went off in my head, the taste was new to me and yet it was familiar. Needless to say I was hooked, and now I find myself drinking Dr Pepper on a daily basis. As my buddy Tyler said as soon as we both knew that we liked Dr Pepper or D P as we call it we became best friends. We tend to stay up late drinking D P until the sun comes up. In closing my love for Dr Pepper will never diminish and I hope one day to pass my love of D P onto my children.

Thanks Tyler and Curtis for being amazing fans!! Be sure to check back for their road trip diary chronicling their trek to Waco to visit the Museum!

New Website!!!!

Dear Internet Friends:

After much anticipation, The Dr Pepper Museum is proud to announce that our new website will be premiering in the next few weeks. A lot of work has gone into making this a website that you, our internet friends, will easily be able to use as well as interact with the Museum staff and other Dr Pepper enthusiasts in a whole new way. We hope you will check back often to see if the site has launched, and once it does we are sure you are all going to love our new look.

As with all new things, there may be some glitches and problems that need fixing when the site is first introduced. We are preparing for this possibility and are going to fix any problems right away. If for some reason you do experience some problems while using the new site, please be patient with us, and feel free to call 254.757.1025 and ask for one of the following staff members to get assistance with your issue:

For Gift Shop related issues: Connie Finch
For Tour issues: Brian Henson
For Rental issues: Sam Torres
For Collection and general website issues: Mary Beth Webster

We are anticipating that the switch will be smooth and successful, and we welcome your feedback on the new site. Please email us at pr@drpeppermuseum.com with any general questions, comments, or suggestions. Thank you for all of your support for our current website, and your patience as we continually improve our online presence.

Sincerely,
The Dr Pepper Museum Staff

Friday, October 05, 2007

State Fair of Texas!!

Attention those interested in visiting the State Fair of Texas this year! I am proud to announce that for the second year in a row the Dr Pepper Museum is prominently featured in the Food and Fiber Pavilion at the State Fair of Texas!!! On Monday the 24th we went to Dallas to install the exhibit that Cadbury provides us with. It is such a nice exhibit, and we are so lucky to be right inside the door to the right!!! The exhibit features a time line of Dr Pepper history with many fun artifacts. Things are not the same as last year, so make sure you go see it even if you went last year, too! This year there is even a flat panel TV showing Dr Pepper commercials. To find out more about the State Fair of Texas, including appearances and directions, click HERE! Here are some fun pictures of the exhibit and what is in store for this year's visitors!







The other major thing that is happening here at the Museum is that we are finally ready to start unloading the new Cadbury collection! Yesterday everyone chipped in and we finished putting up the shelving in the biggest room, so we are ready to go! Yay for progress!!!



The other thing that I know you all are anxiously awaiting is the premiere of the new website. I am too!! As with most things, there have been a few snags in the very last steps, but I am confident we will have an amazing new site very, very soon. Keep checking back; it could be any day now!

Finally, it is WAY past due for the October FAN OF THE MONTH!!!!!! Please send your nominations to collections@drpeppermuseum.com and I will choose a worthy DP fan.

Friday, September 07, 2007

The Space Savers are HERE!!!!

As many of you know, we LOVE LOVE LOVE shelving, boxes, and organizing materials in general here at the DPM, and last week we got the ultimate shelving unit installed in Collections 1, or the room where my office is. They are a part of the huge Cadbury Collection we are getting from Corporate, and they fit PERFECTLY into the room. Obviously they were made to fit, and now that they are installed we are in shelving unit heaven. Well, maybe just I am. My two part time workers, Paige and Jen, have been wiping them down the last two days while I have been out of town and doing many many office things, respectively. But the truly are amazing, and a huge asset to the collection. Yay!







So, the other major project I have been working on is our NEW WEBSITE!!!! VERY exciting, as we approved the final thing yesterday. It won't launch until sometime in the next few weeks, which I know is not very specific, but I don't want it to be delayed and people get upset, so I am choosing to be vague. Anyway, it is a really beautiful site and I think you all are going to enjoy using it. I will be sure to post all about it when it launches!!!