What do you buy?

[Calamity Jane]

Instead of bringing all of this back with you...why dont you just over more often ??

[Fran19]

Have had to apologise to hubby as I thought he was mad buying the Ibuprofen in 500's! I said no-one else would buy something like that to take back home in their suitcase but I have to admit I was wrong[msnoo]. Apart from Ibuprofen we also like the trainers, sweets, linens, even brought back one of their light duvets one year [msnsmile2]

Can anyone enlighten me (maybe wiljohn) about what Fiddle Faddle is?[?]

[wiljohn]

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Can anyone enlighten me (maybe wiljohn) about what Fiddle Faddle is?


Fran19,to put you out of your torment,"Fiddle Faddle" a mix of peanuts and popcorn in caramel,its become a bit of a family joke,purely becuase of the name,very tasty though,can be bought at most of the usual big stores.
John.

[steph_goodrum]

"Usually bring back some pancake mix too."

We had blueberry pancakes with ice cream and syrup for dessert last night and just in case it's all gone before she comes home at the weekend my daughter insisted on buttermilk pancakes for breakfast before she went back to uni today.

The Betty Crocker mix here just doesn't make the same kind of pancakes and waffles.

Also bought back some measuring cups and measuring jug to accommodate the growing collection of US recipes. BTW can any of you US people tell me which oil would be classed as "salad" oil? I tried to see when I was over but couldnt see any specifically named that for a recipe for waffles I want to try.

We also always have between 1 and 3 pairs of steel toe cap trainers rather than boots as they are so much cheaper over there. (It was only one this time as we'll be back in August.

Just remembered whole set of bedding. kitchen utensils, tooth brushes and other oral care[msnscared]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blott
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by chunkichik
I would be interested to find out about the american laptops not having a pound sign, I was hoping to buy one in October and seeing as I will be using it for my business and invoicing people, it won't look very professional with handwritten ones now will it!!![msntongue]
[/quote]As long as it allows you to set the language to UK English, another key is usually the £ sign, you just have to remember which one as it won't say '£' on the key. That's how it worked with two laptops we purchased there.

The thing to watch out for is the guarantee (or warranty) as that's often return to somewhere in the USA if there's something wrong with it. CompUSA used to do an international warranty (return paid within UK) for about $200 for a year but I don't know if they still do that.
[/quote]

Manufacturers guarentee's and warranties are world wide most returns have a UK or European place to send them back to - we know from experience and have never had any problems, in fact they send a courier and even the box to send it back in[msnwink]

[Fran19]

Thanks John

Sounds lovely. My eldest says we have to try that this year! Honestly, he would try anything edible and, he says, somethings that aren't!![msnwink][msnsmile2]

[gromit]

Our little boy has taken a liking to Elmo products! Ourselves it's trainers and clothes, clothes such as Oshkosh or something like that for our son. Then if we have room in the case, the tylenol, toiletries and things that might seem silly but are much cheaper! At Christmas time we bring back tree ornaments and decorations that you can't get in the UK. I do know someone who a few years ago when there was a bigger difference in price bought back a BBQ and a bike!!!! Before our son was born we bought back a stroller travel system, 1/4 price than in UK and also his complete nursery bedding set. In fact I could be here all night listing things so I'll stop, but we just need to go more often - living there would be even better, if only.....[msnwink]

[blott]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Mach 2
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by blott
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by chunkichik
I would be interested to find out about the american laptops not having a pound sign, I was hoping to buy one in October and seeing as I will be using it for my business and invoicing people, it won't look very professional with handwritten ones now will it!!![msntongue]
[/quote]As long as it allows you to set the language to UK English, another key is usually the £ sign, you just have to remember which one as it won't say '£' on the key. That's how it worked with two laptops we purchased there.

The thing to watch out for is the guarantee (or warranty) as that's often return to somewhere in the USA if there's something wrong with it. CompUSA used to do an international warranty (return paid within UK) for about $200 for a year but I don't know if they still do that.
[/quote]

Manufacturers guarentee's and warranties are world wide most returns have a UK or European place to send them back to - we know from experience and have never had any problems, in fact they send a courier and even the box to send it back in[msnwink][/quote]I have experience of this too, having purchased two laptops in the USA, the guarantees for which stated that the product had to be returned to the USA at my expense to obtain warranty service, hence my comments above. I never had any problems with either machine so I didn't need to obtain service anyway.

My advice would be to check the warranty situation out before you purchase this type of product in the USA.

[greenpete]

Last December we brought back, Duracell batteries, very good value in Walmart. Also a palm tree with lights, was a great talking piece at Christmas here as no one had seen anything like it. Plus all the usual trainers, socks, Timberland gear, Polo shirts and jeans (well that's him sorted)[msnwink]

Anna