Almost like clockwork, there are two sure-fire indicators in Billings that Fall is here and winter is fast approaching... Beartooth Pass shuts down and Softie's closes for the season.
With Summer just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about some of our favorite summer treats. For me, nothing is better than a Root Beer Float.
First, the free pancakes at IHOP were canceled, and now this! Dairy Queen won't be giving out free ice cream next month and we have the pandemic to blame.
In the first years of my life, I had a dairy allergy. Even having a teaspoon of milk would give me a three day ear infection. So I had my bowl of Cheerios with soy milk, and orange sherbet was the only option when the family stopped at an ice cream parlor.
Monday is going to be one of the craziest days. Here in Billings I think we are pretty safe from the mayhem but my home town in Oregon looks like a post zombie apocalyptic safe zone. SO MANY PEOPLE.
Dairy Queen has figured out how to jump on the gravy train and I'm all about it...