Dang. Well if you like it you like it. I’m Italian and I’m not a fan so there you go. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Almost all consumer grade products have PFAs or something close to it. There are a lot of seltzers you can drink still if you are worried about PFAS. San Pelligrino, La Croix, Perrier, Spindrift, etc (minimal to no PFAs).

They way I see it though - don’t let the alarmism of something like PFAs render you paralyzed otherwise you may die from a stress related heart attack before the PFAs get you.

Those oil paints are delectable.

I appreciate that perspective. They aren’t bad habits, they are different habits… and they work better in certain scenarios too. Convert those mannerisms to superpowers I say.

Yep, that’s where I get mine from. The big cardboard box of them. Love them in glass too.

That’s fair - I’m sure it tastes amazing when mixed just right. My lazy ass wants to flavor injected automatically though. Separate flavor injector and tube and then mixing step, something like that.

Any chance you are Italian? I have a theory that this flavor hits a specific demographic.

I’ve tried a lot and I still think San Pellegrino is a winner. The bit of mineralization and how bubbly it is … is perfect IMO. I used to drink the full 1L by myself in one go.

Raspberry Lime is definitely one of the top flavors. Good choice! I always recommend Black Cherry, Mixer Berry, and Ginger Lime Mule to folks. And if you like citrus Mandarin is hard to beat. Let us know what else you try out!

I used to live in North Shore area too but I was close enough to a Wegman’s and a CostCo that I only went to the Market Basket occassionally.

Per the sodastream, are the flavors any good compared to Polar, Liquid Death, Waterloo, La Croix? That’s what has given me pause on the idea.

Well I’m impressed! I’ve been to a lot of Market Baskets in my life and I don’t think I would have remembered that’s where the photo was from.

Ah! But then you need a dedicated hat. 😆 Definitely an additional +1 to any kit.

Also, what’s this second flashlight with a silicone diffusor? Got a model/name for it?

How does one flavor the seltzer? How do you make homemade La Croix and Polar? Those are the ultimate questions.

Yeah I don’t know if I could handle the crash and other side-effects. I already have so many other health things I am trying to manage and understand I feel like this would be another wrench thrown into the proverbial machine.

I did get a chance to meet with the therapist and she immediately was like “you have ADHD”. All it took was mentioning my unending fidgeting and constant need to rush things and she already knew where it was going. I wonder if a therapist has the ability to administer any tests even if they aren’t for the purpose of medication - more as a clinical confirmation of diagnosis I guess?

Thanks for your ADHD story btw!

I knew someone would figure out the store but the question is how did you know? I’m curious.

I started adding an additional headlamp flashlight to my bags - in an emergency I may need my hands available. Has been the better choice when there’s something I need to fix or work on at night.

I unfortunately don’t have a Kroger near me. But Polar sells a flavor called Unicron Kisses that has a slight Cotton Candy flavor. I’ll have to try and get my hands on the Kroger one at some point.

I mean we are all masochists deep down inside - seltzer channels that energy into the roof of your mouth. Masochism… now with cherry flavor.

Fucking yep. Used to live next to the Polar HQ in Worcester, MA. It was like a slice of heaven. There were entire aisles dedicated to just Polar seltzer flavors. Those were the days.

Where the heck did you find Ginger La Croix - I want it. One of my favorite seltzers is Polar Ginger Lime Mule, legit.