Forum: Europe
August 24th, 2006, 02:54 PM Posted to uk.food+drink.misc,rec.food.cooking,rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 361
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French Fattys
Following up to Nancy Young
people complaining about the McDonald'sing of
Europe, are they actually being opened by their own countrymen?
I assume so, I don't see Americans behind the counter!...
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Forum: Europe
August 24th, 2006, 02:54 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 5
Views: 405
electricals in hold baggage?
Following up to Miss L. Toe
Now, yes.
But later this afternoon........
don't!
'electrical items' have long been allowed, batteries on the other hand
haven't.
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Forum: Europe
August 24th, 2006, 01:52 PM Posted to uk.food+drink.misc,rec.food.cooking,rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 361
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French Fattys
Following up to Nancy Young
They finally got a franchise
in my town, unless you were looking for it, I don't think you'd
notice it.
I noticed they have a prime spot in that arcade in Milan,...
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Forum: Europe
August 24th, 2006, 12:21 PM Posted to uk.food+drink.misc,rec.food.cooking,rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 361
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French Fattys
Following up to Dave Smith
The Eiffel Tower
sounds like a good place to have one. If they can get people to pay good
money to go up a tower just to look down on all the buildings they...
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Forum: Europe
August 24th, 2006, 12:21 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 361
Views: 7,631
French Fatties
Following up to Gregory Morrow
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie
Filling
1 can (20 oz.) DOLE Crushed Pineapple, in juice, undrained
1 cup JET-PUFFED...
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Forum: Europe
August 24th, 2006, 07:58 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 40
Views: 949
Afternoon Tea in London
Following up to Richard
Can anyone recomend a nice place in London for afternoon tea that
doesnt cost an arm and a leg??? Some of the prices I am seeing are
mind boggling.
probably because...
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Forum: Europe
August 24th, 2006, 07:49 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 5
Views: 405
electricals in hold baggage?
Following up to The Reid
they dont say anything about hold baggage, when I started flying
you were told *not* to put electricals in hold,
I should have said "UK" somewhere there.
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Mike...
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Forum: Europe
August 24th, 2006, 07:42 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 5
Views: 405
electricals in hold baggage?
The current security rules say
"All laptops and large electrical items (e.g. large hairdryer)
must be removed from the bag and placed in a tray so that such
items neither obscure nor are obscured by...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 03:38 PM Posted to uk.food+drink.misc,rec.food.cooking,rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 361
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French Fattys
Following up to BB
This does of course make land more expensive since people can't just move
to cheaper land a few miles away
sadly, short of culling people, there's no way of stopping...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 03:38 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,360
"Perfect" town in England?
Following up to "Melissa" mcasleyNO
-Not too big, but big enough to have a supermarket and a pub or two.
-Not too expensive to rent a furnished flat for a couple (around 500-600...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 03:38 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,360
"Perfect" town in England?
Following up to Miss L. Toe
-Not too big, but big enough to have a supermarket and a pub or two.
Does such a place exist?
No chance - If it is big enough for a supermarket it'll have...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 01:02 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 9
Views: 545
Ryanair
Following up to Dave Frightens Me
Well yeah, but it seemed surprising to me they put a pic of tits and
arse on their website.
Is there more than one tit at Ryanair?
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Mike Reid
Walking in...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 12:48 PM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 361
Views: 7,631
French Fatties
Following up to Padraig Breathnach
Alcohol is a factor for many adults and, more worryingly, some
children. Large volumes of sugared drinks are a major factor with many
children and some...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 09:20 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 4
Views: 378
insurance for photographic equipment
Following up to
I don't know whether I will be allowed to travel
with camera and lenses in the carry-on bag.
my understanding is yes, if it fits within the size limit.
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 09:20 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 4
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insurance for photographic equipment
Following up to Mike O'Sullivan
Can't you extend your home insurance to cover this?
that's what I did.
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Mike Reid
Walking in Spain & Spanish regional cooking at
"http://www.fell-walker.co.uk"
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 09:08 AM Posted to uk.food+drink.misc,rec.food.cooking,rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 361
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French Fattys
Following up to Miss L. Toe
You could say that about any 'fatty' product.
but not healthy products
If you dont eat them as part of a properly balanced diet they can be very
risky...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 09:08 AM Posted to uk.food+drink.misc,rec.food.cooking,rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 361
Views: 7,631
French Fattys
Following up to Gregory Morrow
I wonder if Portland does better on average for obesity?
The problem with Portland is that it is being infested by droves of
Californians seeking lower...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 09:08 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 650
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Worst European attractions
Following up to JohnT
I was a contributor to two.
does that make Windows not an operating system? No doubt it has
faults but its the one we are stuck with.
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Mike Reid
Walking in Spain &...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 09:08 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 45
Views: 1,842
Warmest city in Europe in February
Following up to Frank F. Matthews
UK and Ireland are not on the continent, but are clearly part of
Europe.
"continental Europe" is one expression, "Europe" is another. The
latter includes...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 09:08 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 26
Views: 818
Airport Arrival
Following up to Gerrit 't Hart
Aim to get there an hour before takeoff. Is that what you wanted to
know?
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And you will be sure to miss your flight!
I don't think I'm going to leave...
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Forum: Europe
August 23rd, 2006, 09:08 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 26
Views: 818
Airport Arrival
Following up to Dave Frightens Me
Is it really that bad now? It's been over a year since I went through
there last.
I suppose Italian TV has not shown the marquees that were erected
outside to...
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Forum: Europe
August 22nd, 2006, 05:08 PM Posted to uk.food+drink.misc,rec.food.cooking,rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 361
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French Fattys
Following up to Miss L. Toe
falsely advertise their food as nutritious,
No different to many other food manufacturers.
not if the product *is* nutritious, should be easy for food!
risk...
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Forum: Europe
August 22nd, 2006, 03:12 PM Posted to uk.food+drink.misc,rec.food.cooking,rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 361
Views: 7,631
French Fattys
Following up to Miss L. Toe
I would have agreed until McLibel came along, now I think they
deserve to be chief target.
Why ?
Because some people told lies about them ?
Because some...
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Forum: Europe
August 22nd, 2006, 10:50 AM Posted to rec.travel.europe
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Replies: 50
Views: 1,570
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Forum: Air travel
August 22nd, 2006, 10:25 AM Posted to rec.travel.air,rec.travel.europe,soc.culture.british,soc.culture.usa,alt.politics.bush
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Replies: 1,266
Views: 34,509
Draconian vacation policies for US slave workers
Following up to Hatunen
How does that work? They don't take the other weekend?
what are US "packages" like? Self catering here is usually by the
7 day week. Hotels of course by the day. (Possibly...
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