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bundangbear
Joined: 03 Feb 2004 Location: www.youtube.com/bundangbear
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 10:17 am Post subject: What did you regret NOT bringing to Korea? |
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I'll be leaving for Bundang shortly, and I was wondering: What did you reget not bringing (or even bringing and not using) to Korea? I spent last year in Japan. (The one thing I regretted not bringing to Japan, by the way, for the first three months: porn. Then, I got the Internet. ) I've been to Korea before, visiting, and I've seen the "black market" store in Itaewon, so I know some things from home (northern NY/southeastern Ontario) are available. |
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Gord
Joined: 25 Feb 2003
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: What did you regret NOT bringing to Korea? |
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bundangbear wrote: |
The one thing I regretted not bringing to Japan, by the way, for the first three months: porn. |
This statement makes no sense. It's like saying you regret not bringing sushi with you to Japan. |
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Tony Danza's Houseguest
Joined: 24 Jan 2004 Location: Osan Dong
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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I was given a whole shopping bag full of candy--Reese's, Butterfingers, Hershey's bars, etc. I felt like it weighed too much, so I left it at home. Big mistake. It is rare to find a peanut butter cup in Korea. |
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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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Tony Danza's Houseguest wrote: |
I was given a whole shopping bag full of candy--Reese's, Butterfingers, Hershey's bars, etc. I felt like it weighed too much, so I left it at home. Big mistake. It is rare to find a peanut butter cup in Korea. |
grab a jar of peanut butter and dip some chocolate in it. |
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hellofaniceguy
Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Location: On your computer screen!
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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I regret not bringing an open mind. |
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Mr. Pink
Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: China
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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The first time I came I regretted bringing too many winter clothes and not enough summer clothes. I didn't know HOW hot the summer is here.
Hmm since then the thing I find I always buy LOTS of back home is underware and shoes. The two things I can't buy in Korea. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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I am getting used to Korea, and so usually bring what I need. But recently I wish I had brought:
-Vitamin C, a big bottle of chewable or timed-release
-more deodorant, about 1 stick/month
-more clothes
Oi! |
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Mr. Pink
Joined: 21 Oct 2003 Location: China
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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OiGirl wrote: |
I am getting used to Korea, and so usually bring what I need. But recently I wish I had brought:
-Vitamin C, a big bottle of chewable or timed-release
-more deodorant, about 1 stick/month
-more clothes
Oi! |
You can get deordorant and Vitamin C in country. (Itaewon black market or Namdaemoon market)
Just a little more $$$ but WAY cheaper than buying online and having it shipped over. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: Hoke-y-gun
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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Mr. Pink wrote: |
OiGirl wrote: |
I am getting used to Korea, and so usually bring what I need. But recently I wish I had brought:
-Vitamin C, a big bottle of chewable or timed-release
-more deodorant, about 1 stick/month
-more clothes
Oi! |
You can get deordorant and Vitamin C in country. (Itaewon black market or Namdaemoon market)
Just a little more $$$ but WAY cheaper than buying online and having it shipped over. |
I know, but I was desperate and ended up paying W26,000 for deodorant. While it is DAMN fine deodorant, I would rather bring an adequate supply with me.
And I wanted timed release Vitamin C. I'd rather just bring the right things, fresh and with expiration dates yet to come. |
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crazylemongirl
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Location: almost there...
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 9:28 pm Post subject: |
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photos of home. |
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kangnamdragon
Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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I miss my car....
a 2000 Jetta...imagine driving that around Seoul. |
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Tiberious aka Sparkles
Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: I'm one cool cat!
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Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2004 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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OiGirl wrote: |
I know, but I was desperate and ended up paying W26,000 for deodorant. While it is DAMN fine deodorant, I would rather bring an adequate supply with me.
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You can buy sticks of Old Spice for 3000 won a pop in Nandaemun. They prolly have Secret and all that jazz, too.
26,000 won? Holy sheet! For one stick/can?
Sparkles*_* |
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ulsanchris
Joined: 19 Jun 2003 Location: take a wild guess
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 12:12 am Post subject: |
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for some of us not in seoul and therefore a trip to the black market is a little out of the question.
I wish i brought more deordorant. NOt too mention i'm not to fond of korean underwear. It sucks.
also a lot of guys here have problems with korean condoms being too small. YOu might want to bring a years supply.
I wish I had brought a video tape of the simpsons. I haven't had cable this time around so i've been dying for some decent tv. |
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Tony Danza's Houseguest
Joined: 24 Jan 2004 Location: Osan Dong
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 12:46 am Post subject: |
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kangnamdragon wrote: |
Tony Danza's Houseguest wrote: |
I was given a whole shopping bag full of candy--Reese's, Butterfingers, Hershey's bars, etc. I felt like it weighed too much, so I left it at home. Big mistake. It is rare to find a peanut butter cup in Korea. |
grab a jar of peanut butter and dip some chocolate in it. |
Have you ever had a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup? Completely different. That's like me asking for steak and someone saying, "Yeah, I just ran over this raccoon."
Ulsanchris: If you have ADSL you can get bittorrent and download Simpsons episodes until your heart's content. I have seasons 6 and 7 on my computer right now. |
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Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2004 1:00 am Post subject: |
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You can get every single episode of the Simpsons on BT, I keep up with the season via the internet as well.
I only post this to say that the new season of the Simpsons (# 15) commences on AFN tonight at 7:00 ... now some 14 or so episodes old back home |
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