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#21
10-30-2006, 07:46 AM
Originally Posted by Nomad_
LOL... I will have to tell the MRS that Tescos bread can be had soon. I love their thick crust bread. It makes the best toast, and it is not stoggy.
True story: While I was on the "IG" team in the Air Force and stationed in Germany, we had to make a trip to England to inspect an Air Force base (RAF Mildenhall). While other spouses with stuffing their duffle bags full of Hummels (expensive nic nacs), Beer and Jewelry. I dedicated 3/4 of my duffle bag to TESCOs bread. Then we froze it enjoyed it for several weeks. I am easily pleased. LOL..THANKS WOT!!  According to WOT....get used to that picture   Yummy  arty:Here is a good write up. It looks like TESCO is starting out West (Cali, Arizona....). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesco Hey, maybe I can get the MRS to take a vacation to LA now. If our son can't get us out there then TESCO just might... :roll: Lastly, WOT, did you know that the US SHAWS chain is really owned by Sainsbury's (UK)?
#22
10-30-2006, 08:01 AM
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You would pass up german bread for white toast???? thats crazyness ********************** My Wife is British!
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#23
10-30-2006, 10:41 PM
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Hey Nomad, when Tesco,s open in America, maybe your good lady will cook you some real old fashioned british food.....vindaloo,chicken tikka,sweet n sour chicken with egg flied lice.....
Whaddya mean, we live on take-aways? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#24
10-31-2006, 12:22 AM
Yep, I heard that Fish and Chips is now the #2 favored food in England.
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10-31-2006, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Nomad_
Yep, I heard that Fish and Chips is now the #2 favored food in England.
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10-31-2006, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by roadhog
:? ummm...will they run Trucks without goveners
to beat WalMart? :P .....stinkin' slowpokes!!!! :lol: Fact 1) in U.K walmart drivers will not exceed 40mph Fact 2) in U.K tesco drivers will not exceed 40mph Fact 3) if your unlucky enough to be stuck behind both those fookas, you might just as well park up for the night :lol:
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#28
10-31-2006, 12:59 AM
Originally Posted by wot i life
Originally Posted by Nomad_
Yep, I heard that Fish and Chips is now the #2 favored food in England.
Heard similar stories then. I did go back for a visit 2 years ago. Forget what it cost me, but I am sure I had to put in on a credit card for F & C and a Guinness :roll:
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10-31-2006, 01:07 AM
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That would be about right mate....
"Fish supper and two pints of Guinness was that chief? that,ll be $45 please; Oh and we accept Euros, U.S dollars, any plastic you got, whatever..... enjoy your meal guvnor" :shock:
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