Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome

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Aug 21st 2007, 5:01 pm

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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome

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my usc doesn't like currants in scones/cakes etc.....think that's an american thang not liking currants in cakes and pastries

I think because I HAD to eat a little box of raisins EVERY day at school for a "treat", (my Mom also dosed me with cod liver oil every day,

) that I'm not much on stuff in my cakes or whatever. Don't even think of offering me a Cadbury's Fruit and Nut bar. BLECH!!!

Aug 21st 2007, 5:13 pm

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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome

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I think because I HAD to eat a little box of raisins EVERY day at school for a "treat", (my Mom also dosed me with cod liver oil every day,

) that I'm not much on stuff in my cakes or whatever. Don't even think of offering me a Cadbury's Fruit and Nut bar. BLECH!!!

well that's something we have in common....cod liver oil. my mum used to give me a tablespoon every day, no capsules

give me a Cabury's whole nut bar anyday over a fruit and nut one.

Aug 21st 2007, 7:35 pm

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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome

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well that's something we have in common....cod liver oil. my mum used to give me a tablespoon every day, no capsules

give me a Cabury's whole nut bar anyday over a fruit and nut one.

I used to have cod liver oil and malt....loved the stuff....

Aug 21st 2007, 7:37 pm

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I used to have cod liver oil and malt....loved the stuff....

yes and i bet the malt took that taste away...mine was cod liver oil neat

Aug 21st 2007, 7:38 pm

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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome

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yes and i bet the malt took that taste away...mine was cod liver oil neat

It was lovely...

http://www.auravita.com/products/AURA/POHR10901.asp

they still make it too...got to get me some...

Aug 21st 2007, 7:41 pm

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It was lovely...

http://www.auravita.com/products/AURA/POHR10901.asp

they still make it too...got to get me some...

well that even looks better than a bottle of 'seven seas cod liver oil'

Aug 21st 2007, 7:42 pm

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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome

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It was lovely...

http://www.auravita.com/products/AURA/POHR10901.asp

they still make it too...got to get me some...

Are we at it again Krizzy with our Malt memories

Aug 21st 2007, 8:19 pm

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Re: Homesickness "grass is greener" syndrome

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yes and i bet the malt took that taste away...mine was cod liver oil neat

so was mine and it was in a big brown bottle

Yucko, grosso smiley.

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Aug 21st 2007, 8:28 pm

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Are we at it again Krizzy with our Malt memories

Did I talk about it before.....

I'm older than I think...I can't remember........oh no......LOL!

Aug 21st 2007, 10:06 pm

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I'll post you the receipe if you want, they do taste awesome...

What for? Have you got some ridiculous idea in your head that I cook?

Aug 21st 2007, 11:54 pm

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What for? Have you got some ridiculous idea in your head that I cook?

Yea silly me, forgot blokes can't cook

Aug 22nd 2007, 12:49 am

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Yea silly me, forgot blokes can't cook

I BEG your pardon???

Aug 22nd 2007, 12:52 am

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I BEG your pardon???

Sorry should of edited that to read "Sorry forgot the great Rushman doesn't cook"

if I offended any blokes that can cook, I apologise

Aug 22nd 2007, 12:54 am

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Sorry should of edited that to read "Sorry forgot the great Rushman doesn't cook"

if I offended any blokes that can cook, I apologise

That's better. I know where the frozen meal department is and how to use a microwave. So there.

But I do make awesome meatballs and great sauce, among other things.

Aug 22nd 2007, 12:55 am

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That's better. I know where the frozen meal department is and how to use a microwave. So there.

But I do make awesome meatballs and great sauce, among other things.

just not used to a man that can cook, my OH's idea of cooking is ordering pizza ....