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docbaker says on Jun 19, 2008, 20:01:

This is the kind of thing that should be happening on here. I get so tired of all of the whining and shit. Yes...there are some things I would love to have that I miss. Copenhagen long cut, a whole roll. Lowrys seasoned salt and seasoned pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, Mcormick spicy montreal seasoning. Beef jerky...Ranch dressing...if you are serious let me know and I can give you the money before you go. docbaker at live.com

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Robert Jorge says on Jun 19, 2008, 20:09:

Pretty generous offer twmcm. Thanks for being that thoughtful.

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Lostgringo says on Jun 19, 2008, 20:26:

twmcn nice gesture. We Just Lost...you have issues...for sure lol.

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jinksmiester says on Jun 19, 2008, 20:29:

Speaking of things you can,t find or (difficult to find) in colombia reminds me that my wife (colombian) was so impressed with a potatoe masher she brought a few to colombia with her last trip....tough to find and good to have if you like mashed spuds..

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angelcanada says on Jun 19, 2008, 23:51:

I need gas BBQ price betwen $200 and $300 US.

MY NAME IS ANGEL. I AM COLOMBIAN AND LIVED IN CANADA AND THE USA FOR 18 YEARS. I RETURNED TO MEDELLIN AND WOULD LIKE TO OFFER SERVICES AS INTERPRETER/ ESCORT AND DRIVER. I CAN ALSO HELP IN FINDING SHORT TERM APT. RENTALS.

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sloopskipper says on Jun 20, 2008, 01:52:

What a gracious offer. If I were in Bogotá, I‘d certainly ask for Baltimore's Old Bay sea seafood seasoning.

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carolva77 says on Jun 20, 2008, 05:52:

I know one thing I will never find there: Splenda, that is why I am taking a month supply with me.

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chispajuisiosa says on Jun 20, 2008, 08:35:

carolva77: Actually, I found Splenda, Equal (my favorite), Sweet-n-Low and various other (Colombian-type) "zero-cal" sweetners here in Barranquilla at a supermarket called CARREFOUR (Cada vez mas Chevere...don't ask). You just have to look. I also found Lawry's Seasoned Salt, A-1 and Heinz Steak Sauce, Ranch, Cesar, Dijon/Honey Mustard, Italian Vinegarette dressings at a little specialty market here too. There's also a store here called "FedCo" which carries ALOT of American products. You have to pay a million times more...but to me...worth it (I just don't have the patience to wait for family and friends to send it to me)...I crave things from the US...ALL the time!

When I was in BOG I was able to find "whipped-cream"...you know, the kind in the spray can. I can't seem to find it here in Barranquilla. Also, McDonald's burgers and fries here (Barranquilla) are definitely on the money (am I wrong?)...I eat NO other burgers here...and of course, who can beat them fries...seems they don't lose their taste any part of the world...God bless Ronald! I didn't get a chance to eat at KFC when I was BOG, and haven't seen one here...twmcm, can you please bring me a bucket of the Colonel's original recipe on your way to BOG? I am soooooo craving that famous gravy on them 'mashed potatoes! I will reward you handsomely!!! jejeje Thank you for offering, that was an awesome gesture! GBY

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carolva77 says on Jun 20, 2008, 12:02:

chispa the best hamburgers are el corral
sorry but that is my opinion and I will never change it.... And I am colombian.. jejeje
just kidding
Eat el corral and you'll never go back

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chispajuisiosa says on Jun 20, 2008, 12:34:

carolva: Actually, MY favorite burgers in the US are In-n-Out burgers (double/double with grilled onions and a glass of ice-cold green tea). I eat McDonald's burgers HERE because the taste "seems" authentic enough for me to bring back some ol' reminiscing feelings from back in the US (you know, like the thread began: There's always some little thing I am missing or need or wish for...).

El Corral, huh? I'll humor you on this, first chance I get! ;) Thanks!

BTW: please excuse my ignorance, you really AREN'T Colombian, right? Your profile says you were born and live in Afghanistan; you also have no listings of the places you have traveled...HAVE you ever been to the US and indulged in their food? J/C

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billyb says on Jun 20, 2008, 12:39:

If you could just combine In-n-out burgers with mickey D fries, you'd have the best of both worlds.

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chispajuisiosa says on Jun 20, 2008, 19:12:

billyb: I guess I had that coming! Been sick all week with this stomach virus that is going on around here and your suggestion truly made things worse (talk about mouth-watering)! Thanks ALOT!!! Maybe I should be asking twmcm to bring me back an econo-size bottle of Pepto-Bismol! ;)

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Lisa Zee says on Jun 20, 2008, 19:18:

Forget splenda, how about "stivia"

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billyb says on Jun 20, 2008, 19:27:

Chispa, nobody is happier than me that In-n-out opened up a mile away from home ;)

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carolva77 says on Jun 21, 2008, 06:27:

I am colombian by birth chispa, I dont know why my profile says afghanistan. I live in the east cost, well I have been here for 8 years now

I like el corral and that is my last word. :)

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chispajuisiosa says on Jun 22, 2008, 11:59:

twmcm: "x-nay" on the KFC bucket order! I went out last night (first time out all week, from that miserable stomach-bout). Had to go get a B-day present and went shopping at the "Buena Vista Shopping Center" here in 'quilla and "'lo and behold"... what do I find at the food court??? The ONLY KFC restaurant here (I asked)! I couldn't believe it...ordered a 5-piece combo (original recipe) and WAS sadly disappointed! The gravy was definitely NOT the same taste as I remember it...and the Colonel's multi-million-dollar secret recipe (patented ingredients/spices) also lacked (somewhat) in flavor. My guess..."no aguanta" due to the weakening of the USD...how could they do this to me??? The friend who was with me, actually gave the Colonel rave-reviews...after eating at every imaginable "pollo" joint in 'quilla (uno, PikoRiko, KokoRiko, PuroPollo, ComePollo, Pollos Arana, etc), he commented that KFC had a very "distinct" taste to it...and liked it, ALOT...we ordered more!

billyb: I hate you! (jejeje...J/K...only jealous!!!)

carolva: "tranquis, paisana!" El Corral "here I come" y te dare un brindis!!! :)

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chispajuisiosa says on Jun 22, 2008, 15:03:

Lisa Zee: I also use a sweetner called "Dulcyl Stevia Natural" which "es una agradable formulacion a base de Stevia, un producto natural extraido de las hojas de stevia. Que es 300 veces mas dulce que el azucar." I sprinkle it on all my fruit salads y jugos! You can find packs of stivia here in just about any grocery store. This is a far better product because is it all natural (the main ingredient in Equal is Aspartame...Sucralose, the high intensity sweetener used in the SPLENDA® Products is not natural. It is a no calorie sweetener that is made from a process that starts with sugar. Although sucralose has a structure like sugar and a sugar-like taste, it is not natural. The advertising and packaging for SPLENDA® Products or Equal do not represent the product as “natural")...

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