Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-22 Thread Treena
PM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat DR PEPPER may have been prune juice, but it is 100% artificial nowadays, as far as I know.

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-22 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 4/22/2004 7:58:57 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Having worked for the great red Coca-Cola god, I can tell you it does still have some natural flavoring - just not enough to produce the effect for which it is so famous. :) -- You're kidding!

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-21 Thread Rob Studdert
On 21 Apr 2004 at 12:31, Cotty wrote: When my father realised that my sister and I were drinking far too much milk every day, he rationed it by giving us one large jar each in the fridge, labelled accordingly. Henceforth, I used to swig from her jar and top up with water. This explains why

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-21 Thread Peter J. Alling
Actually the idea of grey hamburger is worse... Anthony Farr wrote: I've yet to meet an American who likes cold beetroot (beets) on a salad. Even after twenty years living in Sydney, one close friend (Utah born) still grimaces at vegemite, beetroot, and some other Aussie specialties. regards,

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 12:31:40 +0100 From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip This explains why she is now slim and lovely and I am a fat bastard. Cheers, Cotty As Cotty raises a large glass of whole milk I must ask ... Was that you in Austin Powers? :) CRB

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-21 Thread Cotty
On 21/4/04, CRB FOR IT IS HE, discombobulated, offered: snip This explains why she is now slim and lovely and I am a fat bastard. Cheers, Cotty As Cotty raises a large glass of whole milk I must ask ... Was that you in Austin Powers? :) CRB Probably - I haven't seen it. Cheers,

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-21 Thread graywolf
DR PEPPER may have been prune juice, but it is 100% artificial nowadays, as far as I know. Squirt used to be carbonated grapefruit juice, even had bits of pulp in it, then sometime along the way they sold out to the competition who turned it into just another citrus soda. This thread somehow

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-21 Thread ernreed2
graywolf said, among other things: DR PEPPER may have been prune juice, but it is 100% artificial nowadays, as far as I know. Squirt used to be carbonated grapefruit juice, even had bits of pulp in it, then sometime along the way they sold out to the competition who turned it into just

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-21 Thread ernreed2
I just remembered something and it even brings this thread close to ON topic!! Just remembered my photography professor expressing the idea that gelatin is REALLY disgusting to eat, particularly since the stuff sold for eating isn't even the highest-quality gelatin. Seeing as how the top-quality

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Rothman, Aric wrote: It's not obvious unless one consciously tastes for it, but wintergreen is a major source of flavor in root beer! Hmmm... not where I come from... it is definitely sarsparilla. But as any beverage made from roots could be called root beer, there may indeed be places

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Anthony Farr
Root beer! I'd forgotten that ghastly stuff, rgghhh. How could anyone say Vegemite is horrible but enjoy root beer? Sarsaparilla causes a gag reflex for me, as well. OTOH I'm one of those rarities who don't mind the pickle in MacDonald's burger's, although their best effort is the Ozburger

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Anthony Farr
Actually I think it's called a MacOz, not Ozburger. Oops. regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] (snip) OTOH I'm one of those rarities who don't mind the pickle in MacDonald's burger's, although their best effort is the Ozburger that

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
Message - From: Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:00 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat Root beer! I'd forgotten that ghastly stuff, rgghhh. How could anyone say Vegemite is horrible but enjoy root beer? Sarsaparilla

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Christian
: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 11:45 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat omigosh! this thread just gets better and better! lol... I haveno idea what wintergreen is, and I have never tasted root beer. I LOVE sarsparilla, and especially the version known as Double Sars. When I

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
. - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 2:20 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat My aussie wife puts beets on her burgers - YUCK- but she loves the pickles from macca's as well. Her mom makes great

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread John Francis
... but really who wants to put pure fat into their tummies? yuck! tan. Two words - ice cream (not to mention chocolate)

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Ann Sanfedele
PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:00 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat Root beer! I'd forgotten that ghastly stuff, rgghhh. How could anyone say Vegemite is horrible but enjoy root beer? Sarsaparilla causes a gag reflex for me, as well. OTOH I'm

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Bill Owens
And someone mentioned banana sandwiches - do you guys have banana lollies in America? They totally rock! Peanut and banana sandwiches with mayo! One of my favorites! Bill

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 4/20/2004 2:08:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Peanut and banana sandwiches with mayo! One of my favorites! Bill The banana and butter and pecan sounded nifty. Now that just sounds downright disgusting. Marnie aka Doe Oh, right,

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Peter J. Alling
And how is you sister, that bypass working out ok??? tom wrote: -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I know, I know, my hubby tells me all the time, that that is taking the fun out of eating bacon, but really who wants to put pure fat into their

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Peter J. Alling
Deep fry them Monty Christo style, like Elvis. (I won't eat them though). Bill Owens wrote: And someone mentioned banana sandwiches - do you guys have banana lollies in America? They totally rock! Peanut and banana sandwiches with mayo! One of my favorites! Bill

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Tanya Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: omigosh! this thread just gets better and better! lol... Why not take pictures from your most loved or hated food, this could be even a theme for a contest... *I* would really like to see all those

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Butch Black
Root beer! I'd forgotten that ghastly stuff, rgghhh. How could anyone say Vegemite is horrible but enjoy root beer? Sarsaparilla causes a gag reflex for me, as well. If you think that's bad, we have a soft drink called Moxie. The best way to describe it's taste is it tastes like a bad

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Butch Black
Actually I think it's called a MacOz, not Ozburger. Oops. regards, Anthony Farr OK I'll bite (pun intended) What does a McOz consist of? Butch Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself. Hermann Hesse (Demian)

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Markus Maurer Subject: RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat can I post emails including pictures in HTML or just links to pictures like you place them often , I have no own webspace to place photos, No. I could imagine its not welcome or forseen

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread mapson
can I post emails including pictures in HTML or Markus Personally I wouldn't mind if you did, BUT I strongly believe that you are not supposed to do so. You will be crucified before you send your second one ;-( (*)o(*) Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Peter J. Alling
things that Autralians eat can I post emails including pictures in HTML or just links to pictures like you place them often , I have no own webspace to place photos, No. I could imagine its not welcome or forseen due to bandwidth or security reasons? It is unwelcome

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Anthony Farr
, 2004 1:33 PM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat Actually I think it's called a MacOz, not Ozburger. Oops. regards, Anthony Farr OK I'll bite (pun intended) What does a McOz consist of? Butch

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Peter J. Alling
] Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2004 1:33 PM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat Actually I think it's called a MacOz, not Ozburger. Oops. regards, Anthony Farr OK I'll bite (pun intended) What does a McOz consist of? Butch

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Treena
Dr Pepper is addictive. It's best, however, not to fall for Coca-Cola's bastard attempt at a clone - Mr. Pibb. Just not the same. - Original Message - From: Butch Black [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 10:30 PM Subject: Re: Disgusting things

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Shel Belinkoff
DR. Pepper and a Moon Pie ... ahhh! fond memories of gourmet dining at the trailer park. Treena wrote: Dr Pepper is addictive.

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Anthony Farr
I've yet to meet an American who likes cold beetroot (beets) on a salad. Even after twenty years living in Sydney, one close friend (Utah born) still grimaces at vegemite, beetroot, and some other Aussie specialties. regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: Peter J. Alling

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-20 Thread Bruce Dayton
This is one American that loves beets on salads - pickled or otherwise! Bruce Tuesday, April 20, 2004, 9:26:38 PM, you wrote: AF I've yet to meet an American who likes cold beetroot (beets) on a salad. AF Even after twenty years living in Sydney, one close friend (Utah born) still AF grimaces

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread cbwaters
Me thinks the joke, young Tan, is on you. Cory looking for lunch as well... - Original Message - From: Tanya Mayer Photography and on that note, I'm gonna make me some vegemite toast... Hardy, har, HAR! tan. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Anthony Farr
Care for some Bogong moth pate on toasted damper (a type of camp bread baked either while buried beneath a campfire, or in a pan). Or perhaps some grilled Witchetty grub. Very tasty indeed, but I don't know if I'd try them uncooked and alive as is the traditional serving suggestion. Yum yum.

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Tom C
I actually like the way it smells... but I can't remember if I've ever tasted it or not. Tom From: Tanya Mayer Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 01:07:33 +1000 LOL

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Christian
PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 11:31 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat Or perhaps some grilled Witchetty grub. Very tasty indeed, but I don't know if I'd try them uncooked and alive as is the traditional serving suggestion. Yum yum. regards, Anthony Farr

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Tanya Mayer Photography
some beauty sleep! 'night all! tan. - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 1:48 AM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat And speaking of Witchetty grubs... The 17 year cicadas are due this May on the East

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Bruce Dayton
I'm assuming a plentiful supply amounts to one small jar? VBG Bruce Monday, April 19, 2004, 9:11:48 AM, you wrote: TMP omg that is so gross! lol... TMP btw, there will be a plentiful supply of vegemite at GFM for anyone who TMP hasn't tasted it! ;-) TMP ok, going to bed now, it is after

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Cotty
Tom, can we have a goody box full of Twinkies and things for the journey? I can't get that junk in the UK and I'll have to have a little splurge while I'm there. Oh yeah, Cap'n Crunch too - several boxes :-) And while we're on the subject, Tootsie Roll, Oreos, Crackerjack, Shasta Root Beer. Is

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread gfen
On Mon, 19 Apr 2004, Cotty wrote: Tom, can we have a goody box full of Twinkies and things for the journey? I can't get that junk in the UK and I'll have to have a little splurge while I'm there. Oh yeah, Cap'n Crunch too - several boxes :-) And while we're on the subject, Tootsie Roll, Oreos,

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Norm Baugher
My Aussie buddy gave me a jar of that s a couple of years ago. I just don't understand why anyone would find that edible :) Norm (who's eaten just about everything) Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: omg that is so gross! lol... btw, there will be a plentiful supply of vegemite at GFM for

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread John Forbes
Come on, Vegemite isn't that bad. It's very similar to Marmite, but without the flavour. John On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 12:46:21 -0500, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Aussie buddy gave me a jar of that s a couple of years ago. I just don't understand why anyone would find that

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Jostein
19, 2004 7:29 PM Subject: Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat Tom, can we have a goody box full of Twinkies and things for the journey? I can't get that junk in the UK and I'll have to have a little splurge while I'm there. Oh yeah, Cap'n Crunch too - several boxes :-) And while we're

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: gfen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, 19 Apr 2004, Cotty wrote: Tom, can we have a goody box full of Twinkies and things for the journey? I can't get that junk in the UK and I'll have to have a little splurge while I'm there. Oh yeah, Cap'n Crunch

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Tom, can we have a goody box full of Twinkies and things for the journey? I can't get that junk in the UK and I'll have to have a little splurge while I'm there. Oh yeah, Cap'n Crunch too - several boxes :-) And while

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Keith Whaley
John Forbes wrote: Come on, Vegemite isn't that bad. It's very similar to Marmite, but without the flavour. John Haa, ha, ha... That's like saying Detroit is like Cleveland, but without the glitter... Ha, ha, ha... keith whaley On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 12:46:21 -0500, Norm Baugher [EMAIL

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Doug Franklin
On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 14:31:04 -0400, tom wrote: I can't get that junk in the UK and I'll have to have a little splurge while I'm there. Oh yeah, Cap'n Crunch too - several boxes :-) And while we're on the subject, Tootsie Roll, Oreos, Crackerjack, Shasta Root Beer. Dude, we'll stop

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/4/04, A JOLLY NORWEGIAN, discombobulated, offered: Cotty, Never mind about defibs. Just put one thumb in each hole in the AC outlet on the pole that Bill told us about in the middle of the campsite. You'll be as good as new. Jostein You didn't tell me Sylwek was coming !!! Cheers,

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/4/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] discombobulated, offered: while I'm there. Oh yeah, Cap'n Crunch too - several boxes :-) And while we're on the subject, Tootsie Roll, Oreos, Crackerjack, Shasta Root Beer. Make sure you eat ALL of it on the car ride down to maximize the excitement of all

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/4/04, TED, discombobulated, offered: Dude, we'll stop at 7-11 first and you can have all the junk food you want. Most excellent. Is there a defibrillator at GFM ? I'm pretty sure Bill's camper has one, it seems to have everything else. Breathing apparatus? She'll be exhausting

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/4/04, DOUG FRANKLIN, discombobulated, offered: Dude, we'll stop at 7-11 first and you can have all the junk food you want. I think that has the smell of a business opportunity! :-) Doug you must have read my mind. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Peter Loveday
When I was living in Canada, I found that most of the guys in the office there, or most North Americans actually, thought Musk Sticks (or any Musk flavoured lolly) was the most disgusting thing they'd tasted :) (erk. perfume candy!) Perhaps you should take some over, Tanya? Stay well clear

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread graywolf
You don't like mint? Peter Loveday wrote: Stay well clear of Wintergreen while there, though. Now THAT's gross :) -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com/graywolf.html

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Cotty
On 19/4/04, FOR PETE'S SAKE, discombobulated, offered: Stay well clear of Wintergreen while there, though. Now THAT's gross :) Wintergreen Certs! It's been years. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Peter Loveday
You don't like mint? Mint is fine. Wintergreen is disgusting :) Love, Light and Peace, - Peter Loveday Director of Development, eyeon Software

Re: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread mapson
At 04:34 AM 20/04/2004, you wrote: If you put it that way, it's very similar to a lot of things without the flavour. I can think of one thing that it is similar to, though I haven't tasted it personally vbg Norm C'mon. Be fair! It is the best tasting shoe polish you can get!!! Apparently

RE: Disgusting things that Autralians eat

2004-04-19 Thread Doug Franklin
On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 22:55:18 +0100, Cotty wrote: Doug you must have read my mind. Maybe I should stuff a second suitcase with candy and Lance crackers the next time I'm headed toward Jolly Old Blighty?! :-) TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ