Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Sep 9th 2010, 1:32 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Ah yes, when I arrived back last November I had Bisto Best gravy granules and Oxo cubes confiscated (I did volunteer that I had them though, so no rapped knuckles or fines!) Fortunately for me, my dad was not so honest when he came to visit and managed to sneak some through for me...
A local independent supermarket here in NL has recently started stocking a small range of British goods. That includes several different shades of gravy granules. If the demand is there I could start supplying these by mail order from within Canada. At 150% mark up of course.
Sep 9th 2010, 1:48 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Gin (duty free)
That is all.
but I did once buy a Liverpool shirt at Gatwick as a souvenir too, out of boredom as much as anything.
That is all.
but I did once buy a Liverpool shirt at Gatwick as a souvenir too, out of boredom as much as anything.
Sep 9th 2010, 1:55 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Edited to add: I'd bring back Cadbury Buttons. Giant ones. And a suitcase full of Primark clothes.
Sep 9th 2010, 1:56 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Potato Starch
Maltodextrin
Vegetable oil
Salt
Colour
Flavourings like celery, soya, wheat
Wheatflour
Flavour enhancers
Emulsifier
Spices and herb extract
Onion extract
Plus, in over 30 odd trips back to the UK I've never been searched, less had anything confiscated.
Sep 9th 2010, 1:57 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
I brought back:
Gravy Granules
Ready Brek
Oxo cubes
Twiglets
a varied assortment of chocolate
drumstick lolly pops
Car magazines for OH that he used to enjoy reading and still does
Car polish
Mini rolls
Spotted Dick ( for my friend, she's gonna enjoy the name
)
An Anglia bonnet and front nose.
Gravy Granules
Ready Brek
Oxo cubes
Twiglets
a varied assortment of chocolate
drumstick lolly pops
Car magazines for OH that he used to enjoy reading and still does
Car polish
Mini rolls
Spotted Dick ( for my friend, she's gonna enjoy the name
)An Anglia bonnet and front nose.
Sep 9th 2010, 2:05 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Things we brought back on our recent trip back:
Clothes. Both for myself, the Mrs and the toddler.
Shoes. Ditto.
Colemans Sausage Casserole mix.
Chocolate. (Obviously)
Wilkins Tiptree Marmalade.
Books.
that's about it. After 6 years we've learned to live with the local alternatives or have found sources for the things we miss. Of all the things we buy in the UK, cheaper, decent footwear seems to be the biggest thing.
Clothes. Both for myself, the Mrs and the toddler.
Shoes. Ditto.
Colemans Sausage Casserole mix.
Chocolate. (Obviously)
Wilkins Tiptree Marmalade.
Books.
that's about it. After 6 years we've learned to live with the local alternatives or have found sources for the things we miss. Of all the things we buy in the UK, cheaper, decent footwear seems to be the biggest thing.
Sep 9th 2010, 2:06 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Jelly Babies - embassy regal and as many cans of Tennents as i can stuff in my case
Sep 9th 2010, 2:08 am
#24
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
I brought back:
Gravy Granules
Ready Brek
Oxo cubes
Twiglets
a varied assortment of chocolate
drumstick lolly pops
Car magazines for OH that he used to enjoy reading and still does
Car polish
Mini rolls
Spotted Dick ( for my friend, she's gonna enjoy the name)
An Anglia bonnet and front nose.
Gravy Granules
Ready Brek
Oxo cubes
Twiglets
a varied assortment of chocolate
drumstick lolly pops
Car magazines for OH that he used to enjoy reading and still does
Car polish
Mini rolls
Spotted Dick ( for my friend, she's gonna enjoy the name
)An Anglia bonnet and front nose.
Maybe Ready Brek too.
Sep 9th 2010, 2:12 am
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Sep 9th 2010, 2:13 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Things we brought back on our recent trip back:
Clothes. Both for myself, the Mrs and the toddler.
Shoes. Ditto.
Colemans Sausage Casserole mix.
Chocolate. (Obviously)
Wilkins Tiptree Marmalade.
Books.
that's about it. After 6 years we've learned to live with the local alternatives or have found sources for the things we miss. Of all the things we buy in the UK, cheaper, decent footwear seems to be the biggest thing.
Clothes. Both for myself, the Mrs and the toddler.
Shoes. Ditto.
Colemans Sausage Casserole mix.
Chocolate. (Obviously)
Wilkins Tiptree Marmalade.
Books.
that's about it. After 6 years we've learned to live with the local alternatives or have found sources for the things we miss. Of all the things we buy in the UK, cheaper, decent footwear seems to be the biggest thing.
Sep 9th 2010, 4:42 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Cadbury Fudge, Curly Wurly and Flake (box of each from Costco)
Some Denby items (last time I looked a dinner plate was over $40 in The Bay but about 7GBP on sale in John Lewis)
Large pot of Marmite - again from Costco
Some gravy sachet things
Some Denby items (last time I looked a dinner plate was over $40 in The Bay but about 7GBP on sale in John Lewis)
Large pot of Marmite - again from Costco
Some gravy sachet things
Sep 9th 2010, 5:28 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Jesmona Black Bullets
Sep 9th 2010, 6:07 am
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Re: Things you bring back from the UK when on holiday?
Things I have previously brought back include:
Minstrels
Bisto low salt gravy granules
Malt loaf
Jaffa Cakes
Calpol
Cymalon
Bras
"Simple" moisturising face wash
I think I am finally, after three years, learning to do without (not the bras though, I did buy local instead of M&S)
Minstrels
Bisto low salt gravy granules
Malt loaf
Jaffa Cakes
Calpol
Cymalon
Bras
"Simple" moisturising face wash
I think I am finally, after three years, learning to do without (not the bras though, I did buy local instead of M&S)