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Old Feb 22nd 2008 | 6:30 am
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Following on from the thread about stocking up when returning to Canada, are there any Canadian items people take when returning or visiting the UK?

Over the counter/off the shelf drugs, for example.
 
Old Feb 22nd 2008 | 6:32 am
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1.75 litre jug bottles of Crown Royal.
 
Old Feb 22nd 2008 | 6:33 am
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
Following on from the thread about stocking up when returning to Canada, are there any Canadian items people take when returning or visiting the UK?

Over the counter/off the shelf drugs, for example.
I prefer under the counter/off yer heid drugs myself.
 
Old Feb 22nd 2008 | 6:34 am
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Originally Posted by BristolUK
Following on from the thread about stocking up when returning to Canada, are there any Canadian items people take when returning or visiting the UK?

Over the counter/off the shelf drugs, for example.
I get requested to take back the many different varieties of Oreo's!

Personally I miss Root beer, Reece's Pieces, Caramel Caribou Ice cream and watching the Flames
 
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I've taken back Paracetamol (or whatever it is called here) because they sell it in mega 100 tablet bottles here instead of the smaller packs you have to get in the UK.
 
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Originally Posted by Lisa_W
I've taken back Paracetamol (or whatever it is called here) because they sell it in mega 100 tablet bottles here instead of the smaller packs you have to get in the UK.
Yep noticed that (500mg per tablet too thats a lot of headaches!!!)

Have sent back coffee flavourings and also mused about the big big big bottles of spirits along Cyans lines too!
 
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I used to take back a load of Hershey's Smores bars but I couldn't find them for sale anywhere on my last trip I brought some Nibs back last time, the long rope like ones. I know they're disgusting and contain nothing of any nutritional value whatsoever but I can't help myself with them...
 
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I am only ever asked to take chewing gum back to the UK - sugar-free WinterFresh and cinnamon. Oh, and bloomin' Roots sweatshirts/t-shirts
 
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Advil cold and flu and yep Tim's coffee

that is what our case will be full off on our return trip, also my hubby would buy all the tim bits if they lasted long enough (but hed eat them all )
 
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Maple syrup
 
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Maple syrup
Aunt Jamima's pancake syrup.

My niece is hooked on the damned stuff.
 
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Petrol - but they wouldn't let me on the plane with me jerry cans
 
Old Feb 23rd 2008 | 2:41 am
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Hairspray. The UK stuff doesn't hold for more than a couple of hours.
 
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Default Re: stock up before visiting the uk

Originally Posted by BristolUK
Following on from the thread about stocking up when returning to Canada, are there any Canadian items people take when returning or visiting the UK?

Available in Canada (made in the US) but I don't think they're available in the UK yet: Jelly Belly BeanBoozled jelly beans.

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Old Feb 23rd 2008 | 3:15 pm
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Going back soon and taking:

Big tins of Tim Hortons coffee
Miracle whip
Root beer
Aeros

and my husbands sanity
 


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