What do you stock up on when visiting UK?
Nov 2nd 2016, 2:40 am
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Nov 2nd 2016, 11:44 am
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Re: What do you stock up on when visiting UK?
I sometimes bring a small carry-on back with me...
Nov 2nd 2016, 11:52 am
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Re: What do you stock up on when visiting UK?
I sometimes bring a small carry-on back with me...
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Way to make me crave choccie first thing in the morning matey!!
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Nov 2nd 2016, 1:14 pm
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Re: What do you stock up on when visiting UK?
I walked down the international isle this morning, where I know they sell a few British groceries, though I didn't buy anything. I saw the signs for Asian, Indian, Mexican and Italian groceries but no sign either above or on the shelves (as all other countries/regions had) for British groceries, which were conveniently marked like this: 
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Nov 2nd 2016, 3:41 pm
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Re: What do you stock up on when visiting UK?
I walked down the international isle this morning, where I know they sell a few British groceries, though I didn't buy anything. I saw the signs for Asian, Indian, Mexican and Italian groceries but no sign either above or on the shelves (as all other countries/regions had) for British groceries, which were conveniently marked like this:
I know there are some places you can buy products from the UK, but I've noticed a lot of them are made over here in the US, and are ever so slightly different as opposed to the original UK locations. Only a few odd places actually import from the UK. (Speaking for Texas anyhow)
I also find out which colleagues i have flying into town for business and put in an order with them
Oh, and being a Bristol boy means i drank cider back in the UK, and i found the total wine store. They have my favourite cider - Thatchers! but at $10 for 4 small bottles it's only the odd time i get some
Nov 2nd 2016, 3:51 pm
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Re: What do you stock up on when visiting UK?
I used to buy fire blankets, but now they have started selling them in home depot. Sometimes I will bring back a few coins and notes to add to my collection.
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Nov 2nd 2016, 3:52 pm
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Nov 2nd 2016, 3:53 pm
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Nov 2nd 2016, 3:54 pm
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Re: What do you stock up on when visiting UK?
Sometime I will load on on the English grumpiness if I am there for too long.
Nov 2nd 2016, 4:20 pm
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Nov 2nd 2016, 5:43 pm
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Re: What do you stock up on when visiting UK?
Duvet covers!
I generally take a spare suitcase with me so I can bring it back fully loaded - biscuits, mostly (the choccy bar kind) and some cakes.
I generally take a spare suitcase with me so I can bring it back fully loaded - biscuits, mostly (the choccy bar kind) and some cakes.
Nov 2nd 2016, 5:52 pm
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Re: What do you stock up on when visiting UK?
I need some egg cups next time I go and some small 12 oz mugs.