As a small child, I loved going to the A&W Root Beer Stand in East Elwood. I got to press the speaker box button so my parents could order.

Before the updated the eatery with attached food tray holders, the trays were clipped to the car door’s window. I especially loved this when I was younger because I could reach from the backseat to grab hold of my tiny frosty mug.

Whenever I’d watch THE FLINTSTONES opening credits, I’d always identify the one moment with going to the root beer stand.