A present from England

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nasher New member

Member since 16 October 2011

nasherNew member16 October 2011 14:30:12

Hello
I have a friend in Saskatchewan Canada that I hope to visit soon. I would like to bring some presents that are English for their family to thank them for letting me stay. Can anyone offer me advice as I do not want to carry something on the plane that they can get at any Walmart! Thanks for any help/ideas.

deestrangled Guest

deestrangledGuest30 October 2011 08:47:33

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The best thing you could carry over would be some decent chutney, the traditional t-shirts/etc. with the London Underground symbol, posters from local events, and maybe some make-up.

nasher New member

Member since 16 October 2011

nasherNew member30 October 2011 21:42:44

Those are good ideas - Thank you. The London Underground theme is a good one... why is make up聽 good one???

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deestrangledGuest31 October 2011 07:41:11

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Well, as a Brit Canadian I've been hopping between continents for my entire life. I've always preferred England's make-up to Canada's stuff. Also, just the idea of "London's make-up" is enough to make any girl happy

BluenoseGirl Member

Member since 08 May 2011

BluenoseGirlMember04 November 2011 11:18:54

Being Canadian in England I would suggest Pim's, Minstrels (or other galaxy chocolate), a couple copies of Gratzia, Harbio Sweets, McVities Digestives (chocolate caramel kind), and millionaire shortbread.聽

Mint Aero hot chocolate, the one that bubbles - I don't think they have that in聽 Canada... not 100% sure though.

I would say clotted cream but you aren't allowed to bring back dairy

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