The new soda machine is up and running

We got the new soda machine up and running this week. We first put the machine on location on Tuesday. Everything worked great. The only thing that I had to fix was the drain. I guess when the compressor was changed out the plastic drain piece popped off of the rubber tubing that directs the water into the collector. After I tried for a while to stick the drain piece in the tube, the owner of the location brought out a heat gun and we warmed the rubber slightly. He was able to get the two pieces together. He was fascinated that I was working on the machine. I have found that a lot as a mother with children running my soda vending business. No one expects me to get down and dirty and fix some of the minor problems that occur with the machine. I find it amusing that there is still a stereotype about women working with equipment.

Many months ago, when Breanna wasn't walking yet, I placed a machine with a cage around it. I needed to do some drilling to adjust the opening in the cage that allowed people to put the dollar bill in the slot. I had Breanna on my back in a baby sling and I had this big 18 volt drill and was drilling away at the cage. I guy came in a watched me for a while. He just couldn't get over the fact that I was using this drill, especially with my little one on my back and the other two kids running around beside me. He was a very nice gentleman and asked if he could help. I was tempted to say that I could do it myself, but I decided to let him help. He did a very good job and my machine and cage are working great. Don't be surprised if you get some strange looks when you take your kids with you to do your route. Most people look at you surprised and then they decide that it is a really neat thing that you can take your kids with you and work. Enjoy!

We went back today and checked the machine. It is running great. The owner had asked us to change the A&W Root beer selection to Country Time Lemonade. The strange thing is today when we got there, we had sold more A&W Root beer than any of the other selections. I changed it out like the owner ask. We will see in two weeks how the new selection is doing.