Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Only Me…

My husband and I stopped drinking soda a few years ago, so recent prohibitive costs didn’t affect us. When our local Kroger runs a buy two get three free (!) sale we can’t resist. However long the shelf life, grocers apparently need to rotate their merchandise.

Dr. Pepper has always been a favorite of ours. Today I tried opening a cold can and the following happened…

The tab broke off...

Are you a fan of carbonated drinks? What do folks in your region call them?

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  1. SandeeJanuary 28, 2026 at 5:17 PM

    They are sodas here and I've not had a soda in years. I drink water and when it's very hot I have a Gatorade now and then.

    I used to like Dr. Pepper, too.

    Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. Hugs. ♥

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  2. AndrewJanuary 28, 2026 at 5:32 PM

    They are known as soft drinks here. At least you could still pour the drink into a glass.

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    1. Darla M SandsJanuary 29, 2026 at 10:45 PM

      I prefer to drink carbonated beverages from a glass to reduce the burping. lol

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  3. Linda's Relaxing LairJanuary 28, 2026 at 5:47 PM

    Hi Darla, I stopped drinking soft drinks (this is what we call them here in Montreal) about 4 or 5 years ago. I am pre-diabetic and even the sugar free drinks have some kind of sweetener in them.
    I can relate to the tab falling off, because it happened to me a good many times when I did drink soft drinks.
    Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ 💕

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  4. Brian's Home BlogJanuary 28, 2026 at 6:17 PM

    I can't drink carbonated things and haven't drank soda in over 30 years.

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  5. pilch92January 28, 2026 at 7:14 PM

    I never buy soda for us. I do get Sprite for my great-nieces because what happens at Aunties stays at Aunties. :) XO

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  6. Liz A.January 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM

    I haven't had a carbonated beverage since sometime in the late '90s. (My stomach told me absolutely not, no, do not consume. So, I complied.) We call it soda.

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    1. Darla M SandsJanuary 29, 2026 at 10:48 PM

      I'm glad you listen to what your body tells you. :)

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  7. StrayerJanuary 28, 2026 at 10:33 PM

    Soda. Not a fan. But when I do, its' Dr. Pepper for me.

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  8. StrayerJanuary 28, 2026 at 10:34 PM

    Should say I also have liked in the past Ginger Ale and Cream Soda. I do like dirty sodas, which I make here at home for myself on special occasions.

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  9. Pradeep NairJanuary 28, 2026 at 10:55 PM

    Opening such cans can be tricky! No, I have never been a fan of carbonated drinks. The local carbonated water is just soda. Besides that, there are of course various versions of coke.

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  10. da tabbies o trout towneJanuary 30, 2026 at 1:05 PM

    used to drink so much pepsi I should have had stock in the company. only water now; seltzer ore sparkling…the local kroger here has a good sparkling and Im addicted to Sparkling Ice…mix that brand with the kroger brand and the water has a “ fizz “‼️😸

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  11. SmudgeJanuary 31, 2026 at 4:29 AM

    Dad enjoys an occasional Diet Dr. Pepper, but mom's trying desperately to wean herself off of a years-long Diet Coke addiction. And yeah, dad says he's had the tab break off on him a time or two.

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