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Old Nov 25th 2011, 11:23 pm
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I got a package full of goodness today from my parents!



So who's expecting or has already received packages from home?
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Old Nov 26th 2011, 4:24 am
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My Mum brought our stuff with her, she went back last wednesday. I got selection boxes for everyone, lots and lots of PG Tips and a big box of Milk tray (which I already dug into )
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Old Nov 26th 2011, 5:59 am
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Ooo nice! Mmmm milk tray! So far i've only had a packet of Space Raiders and I could happily eat the rest if it was a never ending supply lol
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Originally Posted by CherryPi
I got a package full of goodness today from my parents!

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/z...2/IMG_8132.jpg

So who's expecting or has already received packages from home?
What is that next to the Wagon Wheels? Looks like Chinese money ...

Surprised all of that got past Customs.
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Old Nov 26th 2011, 12:13 pm
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It's rice paper money. I used to love it as a kid and it used to be in pounds, now it's euros it seems.
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Old Nov 26th 2011, 1:25 pm
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I'm suprised the dates got through.
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I'm suprised the dates got through.
Me too...fruit and veg are a real no no. As for the rest they wouldn't have been a problem.
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Old Nov 26th 2011, 5:23 pm
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I guess the only thing the Fedex guy told my mom to take out when he picked up the package was the scratchings she was planning on sending.
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Here is a list of foods that you can/cannot bring or send to the US.
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Got home yesterday and brought my own Christmas package - here are the sweetie drawers...
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Old Nov 26th 2011, 6:41 pm
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Ooo that's a nice looking chocolate draw! I haven't had a boost for years!
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Originally Posted by CherryPi
Ooo that's a nice looking chocolate draw! I haven't had a boost for years!
I used to love Boosts. I was reading something about them a few days ago...they also are sold under another name (can't remember what it is ).
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Oooooooooo, walnut whip
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That looks like my kind of draw!!
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Default Re: Christmas Package!

Originally Posted by CherryPi
I got a package full of goodness today from my parents!

http://i815.photobucket.com/albums/z...2/IMG_8132.jpg

So who's expecting or has already received packages from home?
I am so happy for you. I hope that you like everything.
I hope that I get something from somebody in england but I am not holding my berth.

Originally Posted by dunroving
What is that next to the Wagon Wheels? Looks like Chinese money ...

Surprised all of that got past Customs.
Me too.

Originally Posted by lisa67
I'm suprised the dates got through.
Exactly what I was thinking.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Me too...fruit and veg are a real no no. As for the rest they wouldn't have been a problem.
Yes fruit and veg are really frowned down upon. by Customs.

Originally Posted by ChocolateBabz
Got home yesterday and brought my own Christmas package - here are the sweetie drawers...
Well that is cool. Good for you. I hope that you enjoy all that Chocolate. It all really looks good.
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