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Old Feb 21st 2008, 5:06 pm
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For those of you who already are living in Canada, if you knew then what you know now, what would you have bought in large-ish quantities before you left the UK?

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Old Feb 21st 2008, 5:14 pm
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For those of you who already are living in Canada, if you knew then what you know now, what would you have bought in large-ish quantities before you left the UK?

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Old Feb 21st 2008, 5:17 pm
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Money.
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Chocolate.
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Old Feb 21st 2008, 5:19 pm
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Blackcurrant squash. We've even seen Marmite here, but the concept of squash seems to have eluded Canadians so far.
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Old Feb 21st 2008, 5:22 pm
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Cheese, hula hoops, skirts, Sky TV and the M&S underwear department
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Old Feb 21st 2008, 5:27 pm
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Default Re: Stock up before leaving UK

Originally Posted by MarkG
Blackcurrant squash. We've even seen Marmite here, but the concept of squash seems to have eluded Canadians so far.
I got Orange Squash at Sobey's the other day after a tip from someone of BE. Don't know is you can get in where you are it's made by Granthams. Also Ribena is pretty easy to find here just a little more expensive.

And to answer Judy's question Jelly Babies!
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Old Feb 21st 2008, 5:37 pm
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Ahh but can you get things like!! Heinz baked beans, tom ketchup, bisto, cadburys chocolate, good indian curry, chicken/marmite walkers crisps mmmm....just a few things that I know i'll miss
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One of the highlights of our trip to Toronto a few years back was the Cadbury's (and other Brit faves) readily available in the supermarkets...
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Flaming hot monster munch
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Old Feb 21st 2008, 5:52 pm
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Old Feb 21st 2008, 5:58 pm
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Mr L2S's friend arrived yesterday with 2 of the biggest tubs of Bisto gravy granuals (beef and chicken), chocolate (Glaxay and Dairy Milk) plus Mr L2S's in-all-in-one ski suit from the 80s....hhmmm

As for Judy's questions: Bedding
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Old Feb 21st 2008, 6:05 pm
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Rowntrees Fruit Gums.

I know I can get them at the local Brit shop but they charge an arm and a leg for them.
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Old Feb 21st 2008, 6:07 pm
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Heinz tomato soup. Great hangover cure, and Campbell's condensed just isn't the same!
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Old Feb 21st 2008, 6:14 pm
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Branston Pickle to go on the cheese I can't get here!
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Old Feb 21st 2008, 6:16 pm
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