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Old 17-03-05, 01:39
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Made even more efficacious by the application/addition of a suitable quantity of good whisky...
Blek, pft, pft, pft.

What a waste of some of the worlds finest tea.


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Old 17-03-05, 04:03
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Hell no! It makes the world's finest tea even better...

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Blek, pft, pft, pft.

What a waste of some of the worlds finest tea.


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Old 11-04-05, 00:45
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Met a Shiela once, she fed me Vegemite. I commented that it tastes like Promolas (Cow food supplement) smells. She countered with, "Better than that bloody paste you lot eat!" and pointed to my jar of peanut butter! End of relationship!
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Old 13-04-05, 05:04
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We'll keep an eye out for you, Derek, but there are a number of the beasts in the States, which might be cheaper for you in the long run. Unfortunately, the price you quoted was probably par for the course, albeit we haven't seen the truck. Restored/complete versions are rare enough in North America as it is, given the erosion of time and weather. What you in the U.S. have an advantage in is that they are not in the same demand as jeeps etc, given the U.S. Army never used them. That might make a difference.

Cheers,

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I think I've found one Geoff. It was in a recent Supply line. I'm driving to Illinois this weekend (Apr 14) to take a look at it. We've done some negotiating already price wise, so if its in the condition its been described, I'll be the proud owner of a C15 this Saturday. Wish me luck!
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Old 18-04-05, 14:37
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Our 24-hour Tesco where our daughter works in Salisbury sells Vegemite, and it is a KRAFT product...and located next to Marmite! Years ago we had a trip round the HARP lager brewery in Alton and we were all amazed to see a truck take away excess yeast for use in making Marmite! I just wish it would taste of beer,
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Old 08-06-06, 13:38
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Default Marmite....

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Never leave home without it. I think that Vegemite is one of those universal products, like Duct tape, Crazy glue, J-B Weld etc that fixes everything from a leaky exhaust to a broken high heeled shoe. That and the fact that it is also edible (?) and used as an emergency food suppliment...
Chris...
You'll be pleased that you can get substitute Vegemite in Canada now..
You will have to bring some to CC5 to smear on your roast pork....

Wake yourself up with Marmite
Meet Marmite. Or maybe you already have.

TORONTO, June 8 /CNW/ - While Marmite is far from a Canadian breakfast
staple, many fans including transplanted Brits and others from around the
Commonwealth continue to enjoy their traditional Marmite & toast in Canada. A
few of their Canadian-born friends and relatives have also acquired the
Marmite habit and those who like it, love it!
Our goal is to introduce more Canadians to the 100% vegetarian British
breakfast tradition of "Toast & Marmite" as a fresh wake-up alternative to the
same old dull breakfast every day. It's a totally unique taste experience that
will awaken your taste buds with its sharpness...not in any way dull or timid.
For its many fans Marmite is an "essential food group" all on its own.
We have interviewed five Canadian Marmite lovers and let them tell us how
their loyal Marmite love affair began. They wanted to share their favourite
Marmite recipes and applications - Marmite lovers seem eager to enlighten us!
Their stories are all 100% genuine, as are the photos.
Marmite is available throughout Canada at major grocery chains although
some have this hard-to-define spread in the baking section. Try it...we hope
you'll like it too!
We can provide you with samples, pictures, interviews and even toast for
you to share the good news.




For further information: John Morris, john@marcovitchpr.ca, (416)
963-3222, www.marcovitchpr.ca
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Old 08-06-06, 13:45
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Default My Mate Marmite

Marmite is a yeast extract...you either love it or loathe it (like cheesecake?). Years ago we had a trip around a brewery and there was a tanker waiting up outside a building. Turned out it was sucking up the excess yeast from the brewery vats and was then destined for the Marmite factory. I just wish it had some alcohol in it!

I looked at the back of a Vegimite bottle the other day to see which Kraft company owned up to making it...seems as though it is Australian-sourced and then imported. Does that make sense?

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Old 08-06-06, 13:48
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Default Yorkshire Tea..in cakes!

http://www.britsuperstore.com/acatal...Tea_Cakes.html

And it must be red rum in tea? Scotch in coffeee.
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Old 08-06-06, 21:50
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..seems as though it is Australian. Does that make sense?
No it doesn't. Kraft is a US manufacturer, and I think Marmite was invented in the UK.

Our beloved Vegemite was first concocted here in Australia and is still made here but by a foreign-owned company - Kraft.

I could wax lyrical about this wonderful stuff - in fact as I type I'm enjoying some spread on Ryvita biscuits with a cuppa. It doesn't get much better than this.

I recommend it highly to all on the MLU forum. In fact, I'd go so far as to say it is un-MLU not to consume your daily ration AND enjoy it.
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Old 09-06-06, 00:09
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What the beejesus is this ? .And on toast??Never saw the stuff although it does get MA Yapster yappier,then she wants to Mark Tonner.Do they sell this stuff in Canada as I have a crack in the basement wall that needs repairing-or I can test the stuff on the big Golden Retriever,as he lays there on the rug minding his own business.Excuse me a moment."Here Shad.daddy has something for you to taste",as he wakes up amd blinks at me.Even the golden doesn't like the thought of this stuff.
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Old 09-06-06, 00:46
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The Shadster would lap it up, I believe, although having said that you can't always say a dog knows what's good for it. Try looking up the word "coprophasia"

But as I say, VEGEMITE is the stuff good MLU-ers are built on (or should be).
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Old 09-06-06, 03:56
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What the beejesus is this ? .And on toast??Never saw the stuff although it does get MA Yapster yappier,then she wants to Mark Tonner.
Someone has to do the dirty work ... why not me :Ma with a little fortification of VEGEMITE-POWER!

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Old 09-06-06, 03:59
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But as I say, VEGEMITE is the stuff good MLU-ers are built on (or should be).
Go gently my Aussie friend, I hear activists get picked on in here, especially Vegemite Activists (I tried)
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Old 09-06-06, 05:13
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I've had my Vegemite fortification today. I CAN COPE.
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Old 07-09-06, 00:49
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I've had my Vegemite fortification today. I CAN COPE.
So you have not seen Billy Conolly's show with the hilarious tale involving vegemite and bed sheets, have you?!?!

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Old 07-09-06, 02:44
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I've had my Vegemite fortification today. I CAN COPE.
Keith...
I knew that y'all are upside down,drive on the wrong side of the road and talk funny but now you want us to believe that Vegemite helps you with fornification is stretching it...We use Maple syrup....
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Old 07-09-06, 08:33
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Picked up a jar the other day.it is clearly made by Kraft in Australia and exported. I hope you guys get Marmite out there..we have to have our revenge!
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Old 07-09-06, 09:04
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Keith...
I knew that y'all are upside down,drive on the wrong side of the road and talk funny but now you want us to believe that Vegemite helps you with fornification is stretching it...We use Maple syrup....
Alex, Keith is more upside down than me as he is further south than me but he wasn't talking funny last time I spoke to him.
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Old 07-09-06, 12:43
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Alex, Keith is more upside down than me as he is further south than me but he wasn't talking funny last time I spoke to him.
Max
Max
Thanks for sorting me out on that...
Next trip to Canada,a trip to Ottawa,to the war museum would be great ..
Make sure we know you are coming and we'll get together with the rest of the Rusty Old Truckers(Rotters)..
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Old 08-09-06, 00:04
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Max
Thanks for sorting me out on that...
Next trip to Canada,a trip to Ottawa,to the war museum would be great ..
Make sure we know you are coming and we'll get together with the rest of the Rusty Old Truckers(Rotters)..
Alex we are getting rather anxious for a another trip to Canada.
Maybe we will arrive unannounced sometime althogh Alot depends on our friends at Mt Forest as to whether they come out next year or not,

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