Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
Oct 3rd 2009, 11:10 pm
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
I have no intention to......I dont in the UK, why should I over there. But I do have a diabetic son (14!!), who sometimes needs a long drink (other than water which he drinks too!!) which is sugar free to quench that thirst. I could not find this in Canada, this is all I was saying. He cannot, without injecting copious amounts of insulin, drink gallons of fresh fruit juice, or anything with sugar in...... When you are diabetic, it is not just the "healthy" option that needs to be considered, but also the sugars, either natural or otherwise....
Mel.
Mel.Last edited by Almost Canadian; Oct 3rd 2009 at 11:14 pm.
Oct 4th 2009, 12:55 pm
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
Fire department - fire brigade
Sidewalk - pavement
pavement/road - road
Side mirrors - wing mirrors
These differences caused a bit of confusion when writing accident reports when I first started as a copper. Also got more than a few giggles when requesting the fire brigade over the radio!
Sidewalk - pavement
pavement/road - road
Side mirrors - wing mirrors
These differences caused a bit of confusion when writing accident reports when I first started as a copper. Also got more than a few giggles when requesting the fire brigade over the radio!
Oct 4th 2009, 1:44 pm
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
There is no equivalent to gammon.
Oct 4th 2009, 5:06 pm
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
Rubbers - Erasers
Oct 4th 2009, 7:00 pm
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
Oct 4th 2009, 7:08 pm
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
In the Recently Caught Tossing section they're obviously doing it wrong.
Oct 4th 2009, 8:48 pm
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
so i'm just sat here watching the Flames (yeah 4-1 against the Canucks bahahahaha) and feeling quite bunged up and gross.
In England I would've reached for the Lemsip - but we don't have it here.
The Canadian equivalent is Neocitrin. So if you go into a drug store or chemisty bit of any store thats what you ask for.
Anybody add any others to help Canadian newcomers not feel so lost?!
In England I would've reached for the Lemsip - but we don't have it here.
The Canadian equivalent is Neocitrin. So if you go into a drug store or chemisty bit of any store thats what you ask for.
Anybody add any others to help Canadian newcomers not feel so lost?!
Oct 4th 2009, 8:52 pm
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
We are moving to NS soon and REALLY need to know if there is such a thing as double cream available - even mail order. Don't suggest whipping cream (too weak and with additives). The US has 'heavy cream' which is what we had expected to be able to get but 4 years of recce-ing and the closest thing we have come up with is to 'rent' a cow from a local farmer who might consider giving us 'contraband cream'!! Some kind of NS ruling re dairy products but a real headache for me and hubby - both very chef-y. We have even considerd getting our own cow but that is not straightforward and seems over drastic. Help?
Oct 4th 2009, 10:49 pm
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
We are moving to NS soon and REALLY need to know if there is such a thing as double cream available - even mail order. Don't suggest whipping cream (too weak and with additives). The US has 'heavy cream' which is what we had expected to be able to get but 4 years of recce-ing and the closest thing we have come up with is to 'rent' a cow from a local farmer who might consider giving us 'contraband cream'!! Some kind of NS ruling re dairy products but a real headache for me and hubby - both very chef-y. We have even considerd getting our own cow but that is not straightforward and seems over drastic. Help?
only problem is that you are left with LOADS of skimmed milk to use up 
basically you have to heat unpasteurised full fat milk slowly for a couple of hours (preferably in a bain-marie) and then let it cool and skim the now clotted cream off the top... hang on I'll google the instructions.. ok found 2 good descriptions/recipes.1.bbc
2.cakebaker
Oct 5th 2009, 1:04 am
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
Can anyone recommend a good alternative for baby formula - the SMA blue for hungry babies - the little one is now 6 months old and I there are so many brands to choose from that I am not sure if there is something similar?
Oct 5th 2009, 11:13 am
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
I wish you could get proper cream here too, the runny stuff just isn't right! I have thought about making clotted cream, apparently jersey milk is the best for it.
Now is it just an NS thing to say 'Supper' for 'teatime', or is it Canadian? Whenever I say I'm going to have my tea they always think it's a cup of tea! How can you have supper at 6.00 at night?
Now is it just an NS thing to say 'Supper' for 'teatime', or is it Canadian? Whenever I say I'm going to have my tea they always think it's a cup of tea! How can you have supper at 6.00 at night?
Oct 5th 2009, 8:01 pm
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Re: Canadia equivalents to those British things we take for granted
Not bent it, I have never willingly left an aircraft while it was still moving, unwillingly (and quickly) once, but that's a whole other story.
Went down to pick it up and a guy made me an offer I could not refuse before I had even left the field. Capitalism at its best
Went down to pick it up and a guy made me an offer I could not refuse before I had even left the field. Capitalism at its best
Power to your elbow, however there maybe other forces at work here namely the OH.
All the best