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beeginger Jan 22nd 2009 3:30 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 

Originally Posted by jericho (Post 7200750)
Just stick it in your suit case and no one will know.

Christ, I'm planning on asking the in-laws to put a small cool bag in theirs so they can bring me some sausages!

well thats one way of getting rid of the in-laws, by firing squad lol

ann m Jan 22nd 2009 3:48 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 

Originally Posted by jericho (Post 7200750)
so they can bring me some sausages!

I hope you jest :eek:

Souvenir Jan 22nd 2009 3:53 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 
I got a bollocking yesterday by an immigration official yesterday for missing out a section on my landing card. I didn't have anything to declare ('ish), so I left it blank. Naughty, naughty, naughty. I can't imagine what they do to someone with a pound of chipolatas.

deenailz Jan 22nd 2009 4:18 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 
this has had me giggling away :rofl: omg when we went over all my mate asked for was tea bags and chocolate , lol

Souvenir Jan 22nd 2009 4:35 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 

Originally Posted by deenailz (Post 7200937)
this has had me giggling away :rofl: omg when we went over all my mate asked for was tea bags and chocolate , lol

They should also be declared. I've been told off for not declaring, as food, a bar of Toblerone I'd bought in the duty free shop at LHR.

Much depends on the officer you find yourself in front of. I try to avoid women, particularly Asian ones. I've idea why it is but they seem to be the most officious and little-Hitlerish.

shelley748 Jan 22nd 2009 5:11 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 

Originally Posted by beeginger (Post 7197663)
i can get Bisto in supermarkets here but NOT the granulated. i buy that at import shop but its $9

i want to bring in Jaffa cakes

ps do i have to declare my bisto on the form

You can get Bisto Gravy granules at the regular supermarket for $3.99.

beeginger Jan 22nd 2009 6:00 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 

Originally Posted by shelley748 (Post 7201193)
You can get Bisto Gravy granules at the regular supermarket for $3.99.


which one ????

jericho Jan 22nd 2009 6:19 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 

Originally Posted by ann m (Post 7200846)
I hope you jest :eek:

Nope. When they were over in October they brought a huge bag of PG Tips. Almost filled one suit case by itself!

ann m Jan 22nd 2009 6:49 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 

Originally Posted by jericho (Post 7201468)
Nope. When they were over in October they brought a huge bag of PG Tips. Almost filled one suit case by itself!

Tea bags and jaffa cakes are OK.

Meat and any meat products are NOT. And if they don't declare it, let's hope the sniffer dogs are not working that day :eek:

Seriously - don't ....

MB-Realtor Jan 22nd 2009 6:56 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 
ann m is correct they do have sniffer dogs trained for meat (as well as more exotic substances), I've seen one in action in St John's.

If you do get caught the products will be confiscated, you may be fined, and you will be searched every time you enter Canada for the next 5 years.

My wife has 3 local butchers who make the 6 varieties of British Sausages, Pork Pies and Bacon she sells, so if you ask around your area you may find a Butcher who can help you.

ann m Jan 22nd 2009 7:00 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 
I've been 'sniffed' the last two times I have come into Canada ;)

shelley748 Jan 22nd 2009 8:25 am

Re: anyone had problems bringing in BISTO
 

Originally Posted by beeginger (Post 7201368)
which one ????

Independant Grocer, Canadian Superstore, Loblaws to name a few- its in the tinned gravy section next to the Bisto Powder. Available in chicken and beef granules.


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