What do you bring back FROM the USA?
Jun 24th, 2004, 01:48 PM
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We live part-year on a very rural island in Greece. I bring chocolate chips, brown sugar, powdered sugar, various kinds of chili powder, tellichery peppercorns, green peppercorns, and other slightly unusual spices, coffee, sponges, zip lock bags, bounce, anti-static clothes spray, earplugs, ibuprofen, sheets, towels, all kinds of American candy for the kids, good quality cotton fabrics, cooking and baking equipment, knives, english language books, snorkeling equipment, and no doubt lots of things that I'm forgetting right now!
Jun 24th, 2004, 05:20 PM
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We met a lovely young girl on a flight to Ireland 4 years ago. We asked what she liked best about her visit to the States, and she quickly said "Lucky Charms." We mailed her a box when we got home.
Siobhan or Cailin, our young friend lives just outside of Dublin. If you know any 12 year olds, could you suggest some things we might bring that she can't get in Dublin? I have no clue what size she is, so clothes are sort of off the list.
Siobhan or Cailin, our young friend lives just outside of Dublin. If you know any 12 year olds, could you suggest some things we might bring that she can't get in Dublin? I have no clue what size she is, so clothes are sort of off the list.
Jun 25th, 2004, 05:38 AM
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We bring cheap electronic stuff (telephones, ceiling fans, microwaves, etc.), white bed and bath cottons (the hotels in MX get "all" the white towels), and Costco coffee to our house in central Mexico.
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Jun 25th, 2004, 12:08 PM
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Things I've been asked to bring over are: cigarettes, jelly bellies (which are now available in UK), Monopoly game, maple syrup, children's shoes, historic farm tractor calendars and steam engine/train calendars. When the Londoners come here they usually buy music CDs, and what I call "play clothes"... jeans and other casual clothing.
Jun 29th, 2004, 04:50 AM
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Did Indie really say "small size cans of cat food"???!! WHY?
Living in London, when me or my friends visit the US we tend to buy things which are much cheaper in the US: mostly casual clothes and electrical goods. There's a rash of cheap ipod's from NY flying around the studio at work at the moment.
Living in London, when me or my friends visit the US we tend to buy things which are much cheaper in the US: mostly casual clothes and electrical goods. There's a rash of cheap ipod's from NY flying around the studio at work at the moment.
Jul 22nd, 2004, 10:40 PM
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As Topman very succinctly put it it would be easier to say what I DONT bring back from the US!
I am a complete mall freak as I live in a small village where the price of a loaf of bread even is twice or three times of anywhere else so when I'm let loose in the USA I'm like a kid in a candy store, sad but true!
My main buys are:
grape jelly (now sadly an addict!)
gram crackers (the nearest equivalent in UK are digestive biscuits but not the same consistency)
tinned pumpkin (even if I go to the nearest big town they look at me blank when I ask for it)
PROPER coffee (good coffee in the UK is very expensive)
Hershey chewy sweet things (made the mistake of bringing back for friends and now have a regular order!)
Oreos (in a vain attempt to copy the oreo cookie ice cream I had in Florida: just thinking of it now makes my eyes water!, by the way it doesn't work!)
the usual CD'S, Levi's, designer clothes etc
I have been known to buy a full kingsize comforter with all the matching bedding. My husband said if I could get it in the case I could have it, so I bought another case!
By now you will have realised I am a real shopping junkie. It's an affliction (according to my husband, but men just dont seem to grasp the concept of a BARGAIN!) sorry to genralise, Some men!
Thanks for the recipe Sandi, I will be trying chili pie when I can get all the ingredients. What is Bisquik? and is there an equivalent I could get over here?
Thanks for a great post Kayb95
I'm off to get my daily fix of looking at my Argos catalogue!
Wibble wibble!
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I am a complete mall freak as I live in a small village where the price of a loaf of bread even is twice or three times of anywhere else so when I'm let loose in the USA I'm like a kid in a candy store, sad but true!
My main buys are:
grape jelly (now sadly an addict!)
gram crackers (the nearest equivalent in UK are digestive biscuits but not the same consistency)
tinned pumpkin (even if I go to the nearest big town they look at me blank when I ask for it)
PROPER coffee (good coffee in the UK is very expensive)
Hershey chewy sweet things (made the mistake of bringing back for friends and now have a regular order!)
Oreos (in a vain attempt to copy the oreo cookie ice cream I had in Florida: just thinking of it now makes my eyes water!, by the way it doesn't work!)
the usual CD'S, Levi's, designer clothes etc
I have been known to buy a full kingsize comforter with all the matching bedding. My husband said if I could get it in the case I could have it, so I bought another case!
By now you will have realised I am a real shopping junkie. It's an affliction (according to my husband, but men just dont seem to grasp the concept of a BARGAIN!) sorry to genralise, Some men!
Thanks for the recipe Sandi, I will be trying chili pie when I can get all the ingredients. What is Bisquik? and is there an equivalent I could get over here?
Thanks for a great post Kayb95
I'm off to get my daily fix of looking at my Argos catalogue!
Wibble wibble!
CM
Jul 23rd, 2004, 01:10 AM
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Sheets with thread counts over 600, running shoes from on line stores delivered to the hotel, 151 Proof Demerara rum with flame arrestors in the cap (75%+ alcohol), lots of electronic goodies like the latest digital pic storage devices from places like J and R where price points are broken before anywhere else on earth, but I am not naughty enough to bring chilis or black corn back to Australia because I am sure I would get busted for importing termites or something nasty. I had standing in the I have Something to Declare Line. I just want to let all you Aussies know that a little while ago the rules changed on what we can TAKE OUT though. You get your GST back on purchases within 30 days of travel and over $A 300 purchased with a tax invoice from any particular single store. Check it out on the Customs web site.
Jul 23rd, 2004, 06:01 AM
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alisonm - apologies I did not see your post!
The world is a smaller place these days so I would probably think they have the same tastes as an American 12 year old. I would not bring "kiddie" stuff as she is almost a teenager but whatever the new craze is...some kind of trendy braclets, baseball cap that sort of thing or even a bath set from goodbodies as its different.
The world is a smaller place these days so I would probably think they have the same tastes as an American 12 year old. I would not bring "kiddie" stuff as she is almost a teenager but whatever the new craze is...some kind of trendy braclets, baseball cap that sort of thing or even a bath set from goodbodies as its different.
Jul 24th, 2004, 05:47 AM
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<i>"What is Bisquick?"</i>
Bisquick is a boxed mix from which you make crusts, dough, pancakes, etc...
"http://www.bettycrocker.com/products...uick.asp"
Bisquick is a boxed mix from which you make crusts, dough, pancakes, etc...
"http://www.bettycrocker.com/products...uick.asp"
Jul 24th, 2004, 06:18 AM
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my list gets shorter every year as more products are brought in and i also lose my taste for junk food!
here goes:
-sugar free pudding and jello mixes
-sugar free syrup
-sandies cookies
-english muffins (i freeze them once here nad we enjoy them at holidays, etc).
-a bring a box fo fresh USA donuts from bakery on way to airport and keep in carry on to let kids have when I get home ( if they havent come on trip, they get pretty excited)
-rust remover for laundry (sooo much cheaper).
-sweet n low substitute.. not available yet here, but saw it in greece.
the local one is so chemical tasting
- kettle korn sweet/salty microwave popcorn
-marshmallows
-kraft caramels
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golfing items for friends. much cheaper in usa
most housewares.. towels, and tablecloths, etc. can be bought on sale at such good prices.
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cocktail napkins , material for theme parties. (4 th july, etc., Xmas, easter)
good thing my list keeps getting shorter.
oh. and CREST toothpaste
here goes:
-sugar free pudding and jello mixes
-sugar free syrup
-sandies cookies
-english muffins (i freeze them once here nad we enjoy them at holidays, etc).
-a bring a box fo fresh USA donuts from bakery on way to airport and keep in carry on to let kids have when I get home ( if they havent come on trip, they get pretty excited)
-rust remover for laundry (sooo much cheaper).
-sweet n low substitute.. not available yet here, but saw it in greece.
the local one is so chemical tasting
- kettle korn sweet/salty microwave popcorn
-marshmallows
-kraft caramels
-
golfing items for friends. much cheaper in usa
most housewares.. towels, and tablecloths, etc. can be bought on sale at such good prices.
-
cocktail napkins , material for theme parties. (4 th july, etc., Xmas, easter)
good thing my list keeps getting shorter.
oh. and CREST toothpaste
Jul 25th, 2004, 09:56 AM
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Many thanks Kayb95 for the Bisquick info. Lets keep the Betty crocker site between you and me as 'looking for Bisquick' could be another reason to persuade my husband to take me back to the USA! Do you think he'll buy it? Well it's worth a try
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Jul 25th, 2004, 10:26 AM
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bolt - There was a tv programme in the UK a couple of months ago about the introduction of Krispy Creme donuts into the UK.
I know you can already get them at Harrods and I think they are starting to pop at other locations too.
I haven't tried them yet - but hope to do so soon! Yum..
I know you can already get them at Harrods and I think they are starting to pop at other locations too.
I haven't tried them yet - but hope to do so soon! Yum..
