Wish me luck...

Last Wed. Angie and I gathered our in-laws & parents truck & drove out to Fruitland to the Coca Cola plant to buy some 55 gallon barrels. They were $ 5.00 each so I grabbed 12 & Ang bought 11. Luckily the sweetest man was there to help us load the bad boys onto the trucks & then strap them down. We were there close to a hour and we couldn't have done it without his help. We drove back home VERY slowly and had to stop to secure Angie's load a little better. There we were, on top of the truck, laughing because we had no clue what we were doing! I told her, "We can have babies, but we sure have a hard time figuring out these straps!" We both made it to our homes safely with another fun memory tucked inside our hearts.
Now... to cleaning these little beauties. All I can say is: WISH. ME. LUCK!
(They contain the residue from the syrup used in Coca Cola products & have a 3 inch opening!)

If you are interested in getting some yourself, here's what you need to know:
*CALL FIRST TO CHECK IF THEY HAVE ANY! Call first thing in the morning ( I called at 8:30 AM and they were open.) and get there ASAP. These sell fast! You do not want to waste gas money to find out they are out.
*Plan a few hours for the super fun event!
*Take a friend to help strap them down.
*They had blue & white barrels. (We've heard conflicting stories on what color to get- you decide.)
*They had 55 gallon, 50 gallon & 12 gallon. Will differ each time, and are all $ 5.00 each.

Swire Coca Cola
605 NW 4th St
Fruitland, ID

# 208- 452-5300
Directions:
Hop on the freeway heading to Caldwell.
Drive forever until you see the Fruitland/Payette Exit.
Take Exit # 3 and turn Right.
Continue for approx a mile.
Turn Right on NW 4th St. (There is a Maverick Station)
The factory is down a little on your Left.

**You will need to check in at the enterance & get a badge.
You go into the office and let them know you are there, load what you want and then pay for it! they only take cash or check- no debit.

If you drive a truck- bring lots of straps, ropes and nets. If you are getting a lot, it is best to load them on their side and stack them like a pyramid. SECURE SIDES AND MIDDLE VERY WELL!!!