Brian Florence <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER=2 BORDERCOLOR=#FF7777 cellspacing=5 cellpadding=2><TR><TD BGCOLOR=#AFFFFA align=center><FONT FACE="arial bold" SIZE=2><B>This site was created out of the love of travel, and the hunt for unique and strange sodas and non-carbonated beverages. It is a hobby I thoroughly enjoy. My primary goal on this site is to allow others to reap the benefits of my endeavors while raising the necessary funds for travel and capital to keep the hobby going. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <TABLE width=100% border=1 bordercolor=yellow> <TR bgcolor=white><TD bgcolor=black><iframe src=http://images.sodafinder.com/pics.html marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" width="320" height="240" border="1" frameborder="0" style="border:none;" scrolling="no"></iframe></TD> <TD align=center valign=top> <TABLE><TR><TD BGCOLOR=white align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman, arial" size=4 color=#000000>My name is Brian, and Soda is a fascination of mine. Perhaps its the vast infrastructure of the soda industry that intrigues me. A nationwide quest to find that lost treasure, or just because I'm bored, or thirsty. Why is it that you can buy one product here, and not there? Why is the sky blue? Perhaps some questions are easier to answer than others.<BR><BR> Welcome to my site. I hope you enjoy it! Once you're done here, check out my other sites.<BR><BR> Learn more about me here: <UL> <LI><A HREF=http://www.djbrian.com TARGET=_new><U>djbrian.com</U></A> - my personal web site. <LI><A HREF=http://www.deadmalls.com TARGET=_new><U>deadmalls.com</U></A> - the other <I>big</I> project site of mine. <LI><A HREF=http://www.myspace.com/dj77brian target=_new><U>MySpace</U></A> - my personal profile. <LI><A HREF=http://www.okcupid.com/profile/chevytank TARGET=_new><U>okCupid</U></A> - online personal. looking for Ms. Sodafinder :-) </UL> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> </TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <CENTER><IMG SRC="http://images.sodafinder.com/images/sodawork.jpg"></CENTER> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE width=100% border=0><TR><TD align=center><FONT SIZE=3 face="ARIAL NARROW"><B> Others share in their enthusiasm for this crazy fascination I stumbled upon.<BR> Over the years I've met a lot of cool people that I am friends with because of our common interest of soda. </B></FONT> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=1><TR> <TD ROWSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><IMG SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/brian/jack_big_peach.jpg></TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#d5d5d5> <FONT SIZE=+1>Jack</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman" size=4>I wasn't always as fascinated with soda. It all started on a Saturday in 2003. I was handed by Brian an assortment of sodas that I had never known existed. Among them were Red Fusion, Mr. Green, Slice Red, Pepsi Blue, and my instant favorite of the group, original Mr. Pibb. My curiosity was instantly peaked, and I set out to inquire and learn, with Brian's help, about the soda industry and its vast infrastructure of bottlers and distributors. Also an enjoyer of road travel, I am happy to accompany Brian on any trip required to keep this business going strong and to keep our customers happy.<BR><BR> Learn more about me here: <UL> <LI><A HREF=http://www.myspace.com/jet1988 target=_new><U>MySpace</U></A> or <A HREF=http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=747722872 target=_new><U>Facebook</U></A> - my personal profile. </UL></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=1><TR> <TD ROWSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><IMG SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/brian/sodafinder_devon.jpg></TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#d5d5d5> <FONT SIZE=+1>Devon</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman" size=4>Brian is my uncle and has always had an assortment of unique sodas. My personal favorite was Mr. Pibb, <B>not</B> Pibb Xtra. I remember he brought back Mr. Pibb, Surge, and Josta after a trip he went on in 1997. He brought back so much Mr. Pibb you would have thought it was going out of style. Ironically, who would have thought it was going to in 2003! I currently help Brian out with Sodafinder by to crumbling newspapers for packing for soda orders. <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> </FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=1><TR> <TD ROWSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><IMG SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/brian/sodafinder_rclark.jpg></TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#d5d5d5> <FONT SIZE=+1>Recco</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman" size=4>When I first met Brian, we'd just hang out to go on road trips, but Brian opened my eyes to the world of soda. He showed me that different areas have different types, and how fun it can be to enjoy soda while travelling across the United States. <BR><BR> Learn more about me here: <UL> <LI><A HREF=http://www.myspace.com/reccor target=_new><U>MySpace</U></A> - my personal profile. </UL></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=1><TR> <TD ROWSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><IMG SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/brian/sodafinder_anita2.jpg></TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#d5d5d5> <FONT SIZE=+1>Anita</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman" size=4>I met brian in 2005 through Deadmalls.com and sodafinder. Now we've been friends for three years and I help him locate hard to find soda along with proofreading sodafinder and deadmalls. <BR><BR> The one soda Brian and I missed out on was diet coke with lemon. It was my favorite soda, and the last time I was able to find it was June of 2005 at a walmart in Suffolk, Va and I bought all they had left-5 packs. It took me a month and a half to drink them all. <BR><BR> </FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=1><TR> <TD ROWSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><IMG SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/brian/sodafinder_dante.jpg></TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#d5d5d5> <FONT SIZE=+1>Dante</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman" size=4>When Brian introduced me to sodafinder.com and soda with real sugar, I was intrigued by how many different products are actually out there and that I could obtain some of the ones from my past. My mind is flooded w/memories of the soda I used to buy as a kid; Royal Palm Root Beer, Sport Cola, Wink, A&W Root Beer, Saratoga Ginger Ale, and others. Brian has certainly tapped into something that all may enjoy!! <BR><BR> <BR> <UL> </UL> <FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> Other "Soda" Friends: Terry, Darren, and Sean. <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> </TD></TR></TABLE> <IMG SRC="http://images.sodafinder.com/images/sep-24-2003-desk.jpg" WIDTH=600><BR> (my desk at work at my <I>real</I> job.)<BR> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=5> <TR><TH COLSPAN=2>Some links Sodafinder feels are worthy...</TH></TR><TR> <TD align=right><A HREF=http://secondratesnacks.com/mello-yello-vs-mountain-dew target=_new><U>Mello Yello vs Mountain Dew</U></A></TD><TD align=left>Ever wonder what the difference is? Someone decided to find out!</A> </TD></TR> <TR><TD align=right><A HREF=http://www.drinkcocaine.com><U>Cocaine Energy Drink</U></A></TD><TD align=left>One of the better energy drinks out there. Individual cans are available from Sodafinder <A HREF=/products/cocaine-energy-drink>here</A>.</TD></TR> <TR><TD align=right><A HREF=http://www.ginandtacos.com/2006/03/27/levels-of-committment/><U>The Levels of Committment</U></A></TD><TD align=left>Sodafinder discussed on a blog. Equates the love of soda to, well, other things... a nice mention!</TD></TR> <TR><TD align=right><A HREF=http://www.pepsiproductfacts.com><U>Pepsi Product Locator</U></A></TD><TD align=left>Store locator on top right, select product, then zip code to see where its sold.</TD></TR> <TR><TD align=right><A HREF=http://www.salutetosoda.com><U>Salute To Soda</U></A></TD><TD align=left>Friend of Sodafinder, find the latest info on soda and discussion of old favorites.</TD></TR> <TD ALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2><A HREF=http://www.deadmalls.com><IMG border=2 SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/images/banner_deadmalls.com.gif></A></TD> </TR></TABLE> 2008-11-17T23:40:43-05:00 about 704912 2008-11-17T23:40:43-05:00 151762 2009-12-07T05:53:16-05:00 <notextile> <CENTER> <TABLE BORDER=2 BORDERCOLOR=#FF7777 cellspacing=5 cellpadding=2><TR><TD BGCOLOR=#AFFFFA align=center><FONT FACE="arial bold" SIZE=2><B>This site was created out of the love of travel, and the hunt for unique and strange sodas and non-carbonated beverages. It is a hobby I thoroughly enjoy. My primary goal on this site is to allow others to reap the benefits of my endeavors while raising the necessary funds for travel and capital to keep the hobby going. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <TABLE width=100% border=1 bordercolor=yellow> <TR bgcolor=white><TD bgcolor=black><iframe src=http://images.sodafinder.com/pics.html marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" width="320" height="240" border="1" frameborder="0" style="border:none;" scrolling="no"></iframe></TD> <TD align=center valign=top> <TABLE><TR><TD BGCOLOR=white align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman, arial" size=4 color=#000000>My name is Brian, and Soda is a fascination of mine. Perhaps its the vast infrastructure of the soda industry that intrigues me. A nationwide quest to find that lost treasure, or just because I'm bored, or thirsty. Why is it that you can buy one product here, and not there? Why is the sky blue? Perhaps some questions are easier to answer than others.<BR><BR> Welcome to my site. I hope you enjoy it! Once you're done here, check out my other sites.<BR><BR> Learn more about me here: <UL> <LI><A HREF=http://www.djbrian.com TARGET=_new><U>djbrian.com</U></A> - my personal web site. <LI><A HREF=http://www.deadmalls.com TARGET=_new><U>deadmalls.com</U></A> - the other <I>big</I> project site of mine. <LI><A HREF=http://www.myspace.com/dj77brian target=_new><U>MySpace</U></A> - my personal profile. <LI><A HREF=http://www.okcupid.com/profile/chevytank TARGET=_new><U>okCupid</U></A> - online personal. looking for Ms. Sodafinder :-) </UL> </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> </TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <CENTER><IMG SRC="http://images.sodafinder.com/images/sodawork.jpg"></CENTER> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE width=100% border=0><TR><TD align=center><FONT SIZE=3 face="ARIAL NARROW"><B> Others share in their enthusiasm for this crazy fascination I stumbled upon.<BR> Over the years I've met a lot of cool people that I am friends with because of our common interest of soda. </B></FONT> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=1><TR> <TD ROWSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><IMG SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/brian/jack_big_peach.jpg></TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#d5d5d5> <FONT SIZE=+1>Jack</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman" size=4>I wasn't always as fascinated with soda. It all started on a Saturday in 2003. I was handed by Brian an assortment of sodas that I had never known existed. Among them were Red Fusion, Mr. Green, Slice Red, Pepsi Blue, and my instant favorite of the group, original Mr. Pibb. My curiosity was instantly peaked, and I set out to inquire and learn, with Brian's help, about the soda industry and its vast infrastructure of bottlers and distributors. Also an enjoyer of road travel, I am happy to accompany Brian on any trip required to keep this business going strong and to keep our customers happy.<BR><BR> Learn more about me here: <UL> <LI><A HREF=http://www.myspace.com/jet1988 target=_new><U>MySpace</U></A> or <A HREF=http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=747722872 target=_new><U>Facebook</U></A> - my personal profile. </UL></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=1><TR> <TD ROWSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><IMG SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/brian/sodafinder_devon.jpg></TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#d5d5d5> <FONT SIZE=+1>Devon</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman" size=4>Brian is my uncle and has always had an assortment of unique sodas. My personal favorite was Mr. Pibb, <B>not</B> Pibb Xtra. I remember he brought back Mr. Pibb, Surge, and Josta after a trip he went on in 1997. He brought back so much Mr. Pibb you would have thought it was going out of style. Ironically, who would have thought it was going to in 2003! I currently help Brian out with Sodafinder by to crumbling newspapers for packing for soda orders. <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> </FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=1><TR> <TD ROWSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><IMG SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/brian/sodafinder_rclark.jpg></TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#d5d5d5> <FONT SIZE=+1>Recco</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman" size=4>When I first met Brian, we'd just hang out to go on road trips, but Brian opened my eyes to the world of soda. He showed me that different areas have different types, and how fun it can be to enjoy soda while travelling across the United States. <BR><BR> Learn more about me here: <UL> <LI><A HREF=http://www.myspace.com/reccor target=_new><U>MySpace</U></A> - my personal profile. </UL></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=1><TR> <TD ROWSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><IMG SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/brian/sodafinder_anita2.jpg></TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#d5d5d5> <FONT SIZE=+1>Anita</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman" size=4>I met brian in 2005 through Deadmalls.com and sodafinder. Now we've been friends for three years and I help him locate hard to find soda along with proofreading sodafinder and deadmalls. <BR><BR> The one soda Brian and I missed out on was diet coke with lemon. It was my favorite soda, and the last time I was able to find it was June of 2005 at a walmart in Suffolk, Va and I bought all they had left-5 packs. It took me a month and a half to drink them all. <BR><BR> </FONT> </TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=1><TR> <TD ROWSPAN=2 BGCOLOR=black><IMG SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/brian/sodafinder_dante.jpg></TD> <TD ALIGN=CENTER bgcolor=#d5d5d5> <FONT SIZE=+1>Dante</FONT> </TD></TR><TR><TD align=left> <FONT FACE="times new roman" size=4>When Brian introduced me to sodafinder.com and soda with real sugar, I was intrigued by how many different products are actually out there and that I could obtain some of the ones from my past. My mind is flooded w/memories of the soda I used to buy as a kid; Royal Palm Root Beer, Sport Cola, Wink, A&W Root Beer, Saratoga Ginger Ale, and others. Brian has certainly tapped into something that all may enjoy!! <BR><BR> <BR> <UL> </UL> <FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> Other "Soda" Friends: Terry, Darren, and Sean. <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> </TD></TR></TABLE> <IMG SRC="http://images.sodafinder.com/images/sep-24-2003-desk.jpg" WIDTH=600><BR> (my desk at work at my <I>real</I> job.)<BR> <HR NOSHADE SIZE=1> <TABLE cellpadding=5> <TR><TH COLSPAN=2>Some links Sodafinder feels are worthy...</TH></TR><TR> <TD align=right><A HREF=http://secondratesnacks.com/mello-yello-vs-mountain-dew target=_new><U>Mello Yello vs Mountain Dew</U></A></TD><TD align=left>Ever wonder what the difference is? Someone decided to find out!</A> </TD></TR> <TR><TD align=right><A HREF=http://www.drinkcocaine.com><U>Cocaine Energy Drink</U></A></TD><TD align=left>One of the better energy drinks out there. Individual cans are available from Sodafinder <A HREF=/products/cocaine-energy-drink>here</A>.</TD></TR> <TR><TD align=right><A HREF=http://www.ginandtacos.com/2006/03/27/levels-of-committment/><U>The Levels of Committment</U></A></TD><TD align=left>Sodafinder discussed on a blog. Equates the love of soda to, well, other things... a nice mention!</TD></TR> <TR><TD align=right><A HREF=http://www.pepsiproductfacts.com><U>Pepsi Product Locator</U></A></TD><TD align=left>Store locator on top right, select product, then zip code to see where its sold.</TD></TR> <TR><TD align=right><A HREF=http://www.salutetosoda.com><U>Salute To Soda</U></A></TD><TD align=left>Friend of Sodafinder, find the latest info on soda and discussion of old favorites.</TD></TR> <TD ALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2><A HREF=http://www.deadmalls.com><IMG border=2 SRC=http://images.sodafinder.com/images/banner_deadmalls.com.gif></A></TD> </TR></TABLE> </notextile>