what do you drink?

[Rick Castello]

Rick H Kennerly said:
> Well, if the pop-soda debate is over, what about where you buy the
> product. In South Texas even 7-11s, not to mention independent
> convenience stores, are all called ice houses.  Any regional variations
> for convenience store?

     As a California temporary transplant to Massachusetts, I was
     surprised to hear convenience stores that sell alcohol referred
     to as "Packies" or the longer form, "Package Stores".

     -Rick