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Always Curious
Joined: 28 Jun 2005
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 Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:11 pm Post subject: I'm coming through, boys (and girls!!!!!) |
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Despite the best efforts of some on this board I will finally be arriving in Korea on Tuesday morning.
I'm busy packing stuff that I've already found out are scarce in Korea, but I was just wondering if there were any other last minute purchases I should definitely make before going?
I hope the customs inspectors don't go poking around in my luggage too much because I'm planning on taking a huge supply of Battenburg with me and I'm worried they'll think I'm importing them. Is there anything from the UK that anyone on here would like me to bring over?
I'm worried that I won't know anyone when I arrive over there so does anyone know of any good places to go and meet people (and I like the sound of this summer get-together thing I read on another thread!), or if anyone's interested in meeting up then I promise to buy you a beer (or give you some Battenburg  ).
See you on Tuesday, folks!
P.S. Grotto, the invitation is extended to you too. |
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Wangja
Joined: 17 May 2004
Location: Seoul, Yongsan
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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Hope all goes well.
No Cornish Pasites here and if you like English blend tea, bring it with you. You can get decent tea (English Breakfast) but it's bloody expensive here.
Customs is rarely a problem, but you never know.
Edit: and instant coffee inhales here. Bring your favourite brand if you drink the stuff.
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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We're all very excited. I've got all my students making colorful paper-chains ready for you coming.
Seriously, you don't mention where you will be. Seoul? The sticks? |
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plato's republic
Joined: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Ancient Greece
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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| What the hell are Battenburgs????? |
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billybrobby
Joined: 09 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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| i think they're those funny hats that british people wear |
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Wangja
Joined: 17 May 2004
Location: Seoul, Yongsan
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Until 1914, Battenberg was the name used by the Moutbatten family. It was adopted by the maker of a peculiarly British sponge cake wrapped in some almond stuff (forgotten the name). |
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kari
Joined: 30 Nov 2004
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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wrapped in some almond stuff (forgotten the name)
Marzipan. mmmmmm |
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hypnotist
Joined: 04 Dec 2004
Location: I wish I were a sock
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2005 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Promise me battenburg and I'll have your firstborn. Mmmmmmmmm. I used to eat blocks of marzipan at university - "for energy". |
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ilovebdt
Joined: 03 Jun 2005
Location: Nr Seoul
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Qinella
Joined: 25 Feb 2005
Location: the crib
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:15 am Post subject: Re: I'm coming through, boys (and girls!!!!!) |
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| Always Curious wrote: |
Despite the best efforts of some on this board I will finally be arriving in Korea on Tuesday morning.
I'm busy packing stuff that I've already found out are scarce in Korea, but I was just wondering if there were any other last minute purchases I should definitely make before going?
I hope the customs inspectors don't go poking around in my luggage too much because I'm planning on taking a huge supply of Battenburg with me and I'm worried they'll think I'm importing them. Is there anything from the UK that anyone on here would like me to bring over?
I'm worried that I won't know anyone when I arrive over there so does anyone know of any good places to go and meet people (and I like the sound of this summer get-together thing I read on another thread!), or if anyone's interested in meeting up then I promise to buy you a beer (or give you some Battenburg ).
See you on Tuesday, folks!
P.S. Grotto, the invitation is extended to you too. |
I don't know who it was, but some things from my luggage definitely disappeared. Really strange, random things that I can't imagine someone would have an interest in, like rubber stamps that say WOW and GOOD JOB. They also shredded the zipper track on one suitcase and had to wrap it in plastic and tie it all together with tape. Yeah, it was wonderful.
Bring comfortable work shoes that you can see yourself walking a lot in. You'll be walking a lot. |
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fancypants
Joined: 22 May 2005
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| once i found a love letter written in hangeul amongst the contents of a package a friend sent to me from spain! |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 3:46 am Post subject: |
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| Don't forget stuff for your hobbies to keep you occupied in your free time. |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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I want some battenburg!! And I want some Angel cake!!
BTW.. Seoul has a pudding club and their next meeting is on 14th October. If you are missing custard by then, you should consider going.
Visit: www.seoulpuddingclub.com
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hypnotist
Joined: 04 Dec 2004
Location: I wish I were a sock
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 6:14 am Post subject: |
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Are we going to end up in a bidding war for battenburg?
I had to bring liquorice allsorts over with me, this time. And they're all gone already  |
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mysteriousdeltarays
Joined: 07 Feb 2003
Location: Food Pyramid Bldg. 5F, 77 Sunset Strip, Alphaville
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| Cyanide could be useful. |
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