So, to cap off the Vacation recap for Mr. Bacon, I want to describe the first minute I entered the state of Florida.

The wife and I pull into the Welcome Center for our 672nd potty break.

As I walk into the very clean and new-looking building (still mesmerized  by the automatic door, like I had just pulled a Jedi Mind Trick) I hear a chipper voice say, “Welcome to Florida!  Would you like some juice?”

“Thanks…wha, wha, what!?!?”

Now normally, it wouldn’t be a wise decision to accept any kind of fluid at a rest stop, but my fellow bandits, this was no ordinary rest stop.  Yes along with the vending machines and pee breaks, this wonderfully air conditioned center has thousands of Florida fun brochures for the taking plus friendly ladies offering a free sample of your choice of REAL FLORIDA Orange or Grapefruit juice.  And were they pouring it out of a jug…oh no it was in one of those awesome dispensers that constanly turns itself into a waterfall.  Everyone knows juice looks more appetizing when it falls.

This wonderful stop on the road got me thinking, why not have free samples in every state you enter…for example…

“Howdy, welcome to Texas.  Shot of Hot Sauce, partner?”

“Hey there, welcome to Michigan.   Hows about some oil for yous?”

“Hey Ya’ll, welcome to Kentucky.  Drink some Burbon, sugar.”
or how about…

Eh, welcome to Canada eh.  Howdja like some coffee to warm ya up and a Lance Storm?”

Happy travels and watch the latte.  It’s got quite a kick!