Who Remembers Green Rivers?

For those of mature years and discriminating taste, I found a place today that still serves them - part of a wonderful day with family.

We use to get those as a Kid...they were deeelish. Where did you find them?

I do.

Originally Posted by okok

We use to get those as a Kid...they were deeelish. Where did you find them?

Hickory Park (barbecue place in Ames, Iowa)

Pardon my ignorance, but what is/are Green Rivers?

Ed

Originally Posted by APDDSN0864

Pardon my ignorance, but what is/are Green Rivers?

Ed

I'm only 74 and don't remember them, don't even know what they are (were), must have been before my time.

Cupid candies and soda fountain had them in Chicago in the early 70's....

Hell, I'm durn near 80, and I have no idea what your talkin' about! Must be a Eastern thing!

Originally Posted by Twinkletoes

Hell, I'm durn near 80, and I have no idea what your talkin' about! Must be a Eastern thing!

It isn't a Northwest thing. The only thing I thought of regarding "Green River" was the Green River killings in WA state ?? Just had a correctional officer over at the house giving us an update on death row here at WSP.

Indeed, I do remember the Green River Killer, and that is what I thot this thread was originally about. Was much surprised to find that it was some kinda sweet snacky thingy!

I used to get them at a pizza place that is no more. There's a candy shop in Sunriver, OR that still makes them. I also see them frequently in local grocery stores in single 12 oz. glass bottles. (I'm 47, so it's not an age thing...)

Originally Posted by KDK

I used to get them at a pizza place that is no more. There's a candy shop in Sunriver, OR that still makes them. I also see them frequently in local grocery stores in single 12 oz. glass bottles. (I'm 47, so it's not an age thing...)

No kidding? In Oregon? We're the same age. Maybe they are just in tourist type areas out here?

Uh, Tualitin and Tigard are not exactly touristy... Yuppie as hell in areas, yes.

Originally Posted by Twinkletoes

Indeed, I do remember the Green River Killer, and that is what I thot this thread was originally about. Was much surprised to find that it was some kinda sweet snacky thingy!

Twinkletoes,
Warped and twisted minds think alike.

Originally Posted by KDK

Uh, Tualitin and Tigard are not exactly touristy... Yuppie as hell in areas, yes.

No, but it seemed like Sunriver had it's share when I visited there years ago. Fun place.

KDK, I also grew up in Oregon, the Rogue Valley, but, left long before you were born. Been back a time or two tho.

Wasn't Green Rivers a contemporary of Muddy Waters?

Actually I have very distant memories of Dad buying me Green Rivers at a drug store soda fountain in a small town in northern Wisconsin - grandparents lived there. A lemon-lime soft drink that was a real treat - Imagine that, a soda as a treat. Here's a link to a Wiki.

Originally Posted by nighthawk

Wasn't Green Rivers a contemporary of Muddy Waters?

Actually I have very distant memories of Dad buying me Green Rivers at a drug store soda fountain in a small town in northern Wisconsin - grandparents lived there. A lemon-lime soft drink that was a real treat - Imagine that, a soda as a treat. Here's a link to a Wiki.

Thanks for the link.

Oh yea! Flannery's Pharmacy in Winterset. Hickory Park is probably the last place in Iowa that I know serves them. kwg

I've never heard of Green Rivers either, but a quick google came up with this-

link

Green River, that's a place in Utah with a place called Ray's Tavern that shouldn't be missed as you blow by on I-70. Best burgers in the west. How's that for sidetrack?

Ace Hardwares in town have vintage sodas. Green River, Nehi, Moxie, etc..

http://www.trackofthewolf.com/list/Item.aspx/453/1