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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:01 am
by Nomad
I would like to open an exchange program.

For anyone overseas is there something American you would like that you cant find there. It could be anything, a brand of cookies you cant get or a cereal. We have a few British things here like crumpets or some ginger thins but not much. Is anyone interested ? It doesnt have to be food it could be anything native to your land. Trinkets, something you saw once that looked cool, it could be _________???

Could be fun !

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:42 am
by venus
ooohhhh big red gum!!!!!:yh_drool

you just can't get it here anymore..

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:49 am
by Bez
This could be interesting Nomad....I need to have a think about it.

I do have a question though....I have always been interested in Indian dream catchers. Is this really a Native American thing or just a gimmicky thing they sell in 'quirky shops' ?

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 10:14 am
by chonsigirl
Bez, they have real ones-lots of gimicky ones of course. Anything you want Native American let me know, I will send you links where to send for them, or I can send them to you.

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 12:04 pm
by Bez
chonsigirl wrote: Bez, they have real ones-lots of gimicky ones of course. Anything you want Native American let me know, I will send you links where to send for them, or I can send them to you.


Thanks chonsi...you never know what is authentic, or what is just fake stuff made in Hong kong !!!

I wanted a little Buddha statue....not worried where it was made, but the ones I looked at were plastic....UGHHHHH



same as crystals etc....you pick them up expecting them to be heavy, and they're plastic.....but glass prices ! :-5

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 12:07 pm
by Bez
Nomad wrote: I would like to open an exchange program.

For anyone overseas is there something American you would like that you cant find there. It could be anything, a brand of cookies you cant get or a cereal. We have a few British things here like crumpets or some ginger thins but not much. Is anyone interested ? It doesnt have to be food it could be anything native to your land. Trinkets, something you saw once that looked cool, it could be _________???

Could be fun !


Sorry to be a bit dumb...were you actually offering to mail this stuff....big task Nomad, but as you say could be fun.......FGs answer to e'bay without the bartering !! ;)

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 12:33 pm
by Betty Boop
When I read the title of this thread I thought Nomad was volunteering his home for a holiday home swap type thing, cheap holidays for the gardeners!:wah:





What is Big Red Gum:confused:

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 12:47 pm
by Betty Boop
flopstock wrote: Thanksgiving is coming, I say we all meet at Nomads!:D



Chewing gum unless i am mistaken. can get a big pack for a couple of bucks here...lol


Thanks for enlightening me Floppy!! Never seen or heard of it.





Thanksgiving at Nomads sounds good! Do you think he could cope with us all in one room!!;)



The Idea of a swap is that whoever you swap with comes to stay at your place whilst you stay at theirs, have a good nosey through the bedside cabinet etc etc lol :sneaky:

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 1:27 pm
by Nomad
Bez wrote: Sorry to be a bit dumb...were you actually offering to mail this stuff....big task Nomad, but as you say could be fun.......FGs answer to e'bay without the bartering !! ;)




Well yes Id mail them. I dont even know whats Brit or Scot that Id like myself, you know a keychain or some little thing.

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 1:30 pm
by Nomad
Betty Boop wrote: Thanks for enlightening me Floppy!! Never seen or heard of it.





Thanksgiving at Nomads sounds good! Do you think he could cope with us all in one room!!;)



The Idea of a swap is that whoever you swap with comes to stay at your place whilst you stay at theirs, have a good nosey through the bedside cabinet etc etc lol :sneaky:




That would be great ! Id love to get together with you guys. Im sure it would be a hell of a time.

So foopys got the gum covered and bunnygirl has the dream catcher. Who else ? Cmon there must be something cool youd like ?

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:20 pm
by venus
WOW thanks flopstock...

But really a post card, will have to send you something more than that..

how about something of London thats not all touristy...:)

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:56 pm
by Bez
A REAL cowboy hat....plus a real cowboy wearing it..:yh_rotfl



In return I could send you some MARMITE !

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:57 pm
by Betty Boop
Bez wrote: A REAL cowboy hat....plus a real cowboy wearing it..:yh_rotfl




Me too! Me too!



But he also has to wear Cowboy Boots!!:D

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 2:59 pm
by Bez
Betty Boop wrote: Me too! Me too!



But he also has to wear Cowboy Boots!!:D


With or without the spurs Betty ?;)

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:00 pm
by Betty Boop
Bez wrote: With or without the spurs Betty ?;)




oooohh I really don't mind!! :sneaky:

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:01 pm
by Nomad
What do you want that I can send though ?

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:03 pm
by Bez
Nomad wrote: What do you want that I can send though ?


What have you got Nomad ??



Betty and I need some inspiration I think to quell our fantasies .;)

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:03 pm
by Betty Boop
Nomad wrote: What do you want that I can send though ?




One of those beautiful Ice Carvings?? :yh_rotfl

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:05 pm
by Nomad
Absolutely incorrigible ! :rolleyes:

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:05 pm
by venus
for shame :wah:

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:06 pm
by Betty Boop
Nomad wrote: Absolutely incorrigible ! :rolleyes:




What does Minnesota have to offer us then ?



I bet I've spelt that wrong too!

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:09 pm
by Bez
Betty Boop wrote: What does Minnesota have to offer us then ?



I bet I've spelt that wrong too!


Apart from Nomad you mean ?

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:10 pm
by Betty Boop
Bez wrote: Apart from Nomad you mean ?




hehehehehe oh yes! :wah:

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Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 3:19 pm
by venus
Well if the pictures are anything to go by l'd go for the nature and the lovely night sky:p

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:58 am
by Betty Boop
flopstock wrote: I've bought the stash...heheheh

Sending out this afternoon.

Hope you have a good dental plan, girlie!:D



And actually a postcard will be perfect! I have a six year old that complains she never gets mail. think how cool it will be if she gets something from so far away!

i'll send you her name in the package so you can address it to her.



This is a blast!:-6

diane




aawww Floppy, I'd be happy to send her a Cornish Postcard from a Cornish Pixie!! PM me if you'd like me to.

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:08 am
by minks
venus wrote: ooohhhh big red gum!!!!!:yh_drool

you just can't get it here anymore..


V if you want I can send ya some

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:09 am
by Betty Boop
Far Rider wrote: Id like to order one Betty Boop for my brother Ray... She'd make a great christmas gift!



And Betty'd it'd be a real exchange...hes a cowboy.... a real spur wearing, stetson kinda guy...




hehehehehe



Off out to buy some bubble wrap, I'll get myself in the post first thing tomorrow, fingers crossed I'll be there in time for Christmas!:D



I'll leave you to sort out the Mistletoe Far!!;)

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:09 am
by minks
Betty Boop wrote: When I read the title of this thread I thought Nomad was volunteering his home for a holiday home swap type thing, cheap holidays for the gardeners!:wah:





What is Big Red Gum:confused:


Betty if ya wanna come to Canada, I got a spare room

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:11 am
by Betty Boop
minks wrote: Betty if ya wanna come to Canada, I got a spare room




Thanks Minks :-4

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:13 am
by minks
Betty Boop wrote: Thanks Minks :-4


Loads to take you to see, from a rodeo to authentic indian pow wow, to mountain treks, to awesome shopping.

Hey I would swap maple syrup for a toy double decker red bus....

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:17 am
by Betty Boop
minks wrote: Loads to take you to see, from a rodeo to authentic indian pow wow, to mountain treks, to awesome shopping.

Hey I would swap maple syrup for a toy double decker red bus....


as long as theres Cowboys Minks!! I'd be as happy as a pig in ****:wah:





Wow!! Real Maple Syrup???? Wonderful idea, now where do I find a double decker red bus! Will scour the shops tomorrow!

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:18 am
by Bez
Far Rider wrote: Id like to order one Betty Boop for my brother Ray... She'd make a great christmas gift!



And Betty'd it'd be a real exchange...hes a cowboy.... a real spur wearing, stetson kinda guy...


Have you got TWO brothers Far ? ;)

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:19 am
by minks
Betty Boop wrote: as long as theres Cowboys Minks!! I'd be as happy as a pig in ****:wah:





Wow!! Real Maple Syrup???? Wonderful idea, now where do I find a double decker red bus! Will scour the shops tomorrow!


Betty hunny, you come to calgary any year, on the first friday of July and there will be the start of 10 days worth of cowboys. I will be sure you get your fill. Yes Real Maple Syrup, Maple Cookies too if ya like.

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:29 am
by Bez
Betty Boop wrote: aawww Floppy, I'd be happy to send her a Cornish Postcard from a Cornish Pixie!! PM me if you'd like me to.


I'd love to send everyone who wants them a postcard too. Just e-mail or PM me....this is going to be so cool...:-6

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:30 am
by minks
Bez wrote: I'd love to send everyone who wants them a postcard too. Just e-mail or PM me....this is going to be so cool...:-6


ditto I can do the same, I can find some cowboys I am sure hehehehe

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:33 am
by minks
flopstock wrote: You are not serious! Everyone has had those!:wah:


He is a virgin floppy

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:44 am
by minks
ArnoldLayne wrote: Yes I'm afraid I am :o


well if ya like sweet stuff, then those will cure ya.

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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 12:20 pm
by Bez
minks wrote: Loads to take you to see, from a rodeo to authentic indian pow wow, to mountain treks, to awesome shopping.

Hey I would swap maple syrup for a toy double decker red bus....


I reckon we could get a coach load together....how many spare rooms have you got Minks ?;)