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Wondering why!..
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Chris Ho :) | Report | 23 Oct 2004 18:33 |
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Am wondering why Dad's sweets are called Army & Navy, and Victory v's?.. sounds like something to do with the war!.. I have to buy them for him every week off the market!.. |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 23 Oct 2004 20:00 |
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Doesn't he get the 'Winter Mixture' as well Christine (equally sinus blowing!!!) - used to be a fave of my mum before she moved to warmer climes! maggie |
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Researching: |
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John | Report | 23 Oct 2004 20:03 |
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Have a look at: http://www.sugarboy.*co.uk/sweets.asp?sweet=10199 |
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Unknown | Report | 23 Oct 2004 21:39 |
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If you come from Wigan, you will be no stranger to Uncle Joe's Mint Balls (oo-er Mrs!!) |
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Chris Ho :) | Report | 23 Oct 2004 21:41 |
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Yes Hazel, saw those in Morrisons, are they very hot?.. |
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Unknown | Report | 23 Oct 2004 21:45 |
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Yes, Christine, they are and brilliant for clearing nasal passages . And also anyone tried Fisherman's Friend? |
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Chris Ho :) | Report | 23 Oct 2004 21:45 |
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Yes, they were always in a bag on grandad's table!.. |
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Unknown | Report | 23 Oct 2004 21:47 |
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When my Granddad ran out of sweets, he used to suck the cubes used for making Rowntree's Jelly. |
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pinkflamingo | Report | 23 Oct 2004 22:38 |
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Just love clove balls |
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