If you had to leave the UK what would you miss most?

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Sysman replied

5 May 2010, 10:53
Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post

I can get HP sauce just across the border in France and Germany. But what I miss is being able to buy decent teabags, in decent quantities. So I stock up on my trips over.

I've got a mate who brings English teabags across twice a year.

Is HP sauce common in Germany, or do I need to seek out certain shops?

Last edited by Sysman; 5 May 2010, 10:59.
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Scary replied

5 May 2010, 10:46
Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post

I can get HP sauce just across the border in France and Germany. But what I miss is being able to buy decent teabags, in decent quantities. So I stock up on my trips over.

I stock up on boxes of Taylors Yorkshire Gold whenever I get the chance.

Last edited by Scary; 5 May 2010, 10:48.
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Gibbon replied

5 May 2010, 10:43
Originally posted by threaded View Post

I've not missed a thing.

But you're from Doncaster and that doesn't count
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NotAllThere replied

5 May 2010, 10:42
I can get HP sauce just across the border in France and Germany. But what I miss is being able to buy decent teabags, in decent quantities. So I stock up on my trips over.
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Scary replied

5 May 2010, 10:21
Originally posted by Churchill View Post

What? Only the white stuff?

You can't beat a drop or two of Sarsons...

Spirit vinegar, wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar... None of the pickling stuff. Have to get the Garner's shipped in by visitors as a special treat.
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Churchill replied

5 May 2010, 10:03
Originally posted by Scary View Post

Would love to make pickled onions, but there's no malt vinegar in the supermarkets

What? Only the white stuff?

You can't beat a drop or two of Sarsons...
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Scary replied

5 May 2010, 10:02
Would love to make pickled onions, but there's no malt vinegar in the supermarkets
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bobhope replied

5 May 2010, 09:39
Nobody's said "the people" yet?
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churkus replied

5 May 2010, 09:32
Originally posted by vetran View Post

Pickle your own onions they taste fantastic. no that's not a euphemism.

BBC - h2g2 - How to Make Perfect Pickled Onions

wow, at least half a kilo of salt per jar? really?! Id better cut down on these!.
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vetran replied

4 May 2010, 23:38
The wife, keep trying to convince her.

Walkers crisps & marmite (I can't stand the stuff but is british) peanut butter without too much sugar.

Pickle your own onions they taste fantastic. no that's not a euphemism.

BBC - h2g2 - How to Make Perfect Pickled Onions

Anyone have a tasty pickled onion recipe? - cooking Discussion Forum

People understanding the current crop of British politicians are muppets if I go to septic land.
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Churchill replied

4 May 2010, 06:37
If you had to leave the UK what would you miss most?

Being taxed up to the bollocks.

Seeing a huge share of my hard earned being squandered!
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Gonzo replied

3 May 2010, 20:38
I miss the TV.

Imagine being unable to watch TV news because of its tabloid standards of presentation and journalism.

Imagine saturation level commercials making watching anything live off air unbearable.

That's my world.
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Mich the Tester replied

3 May 2010, 18:34
I left 16 year ago. I miss the scenery (Lakes, Peaks and parts of the coast). Not much else.
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eliquant replied

3 May 2010, 18:31
PG Tips, Kit Kat and Milky Bars.

The majority of people I won't miss that much !
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gingerjedi replied

3 May 2010, 18:21
Originally posted by norrahe View Post

Oh and marks and spencers pants aren't as good as they used to be.

Hmmm I'm currently wearing 'M&S Lycra Autograph Microskin Hipsters', so comfy I have to check they're still there.

For all the comfort they're not much good on a heavy sesh as they don't soak up much dribble.
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