As I wandered farther into the maze, I spotted an intriguing, vacuum-powered ice cream vending machine and set my eyes on a delicious-looking strawberry frozen fruit bar.

I deposited my quarters...one by one, anticipating the frozen goodness. Entered my selection. Watched as the vacuum tube made it's selection. And then...

ching
ching
clink

My coins come back to me, and the dreaded "SOLD OUT" message flashed in red.

But, alas, I was not discouraged.

In fact I made it my mission to find that decadent frozen treat. So an hour and a half later, I found the one vending machine that still had it in stock.

Mission accomplished! And, yes, it was scrumptiously delicious.