The (Il)legal Chocolate Trade.

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[Sharon]

Don't fret, I posted mine the same day as yours and mine haven't arrived yet 

[Roz]

Ooh, well I'm back and I have a very patient sweet trading partner I've done my first shop (some basics at Sainsburys and I'm going to go to a special sweetshop (it's like the ones in Roald Dahl's books) to pick up some extras over the weekend.

So.... how tempting is it just to eat them myself? Oh yeah... I'm a grown-up now... this *should* be easy

[Morningangel-Iola]

Maybe you should get some for the swap and some for you

[HPfamily]

I have to apologize to my trading partner!! 
I just now got my act together and have all
that I wanted to send!!! I will
be shipping the package off tomorrow!!!
So sorry for my delay!!! 

[grecopa]

Not to worry, Sharon!  I got your package today!!!    Let's see, when Phil came in with the box, he asked me what it was.  As soon as I said "probably candy from Sharon", I was swarmed by my entire family!    The kids took the chocolate on the sticks.  Bunnies I think they were?  They ran off with them so fast I'm not sure.    And they've been playing with the red noses all day.  Too funny!  I should take a picture.  I LOVE the penguin bars!!!  I gave my kids a bite, but they didn't like them.  MORE FOR ME!!    Phil has been helping me eat the truffles.  He is totally into the chocolate/chocolate ones, I like them all.  I also got Sherbert Lemons, a favorite of Dumbledore himself!  I was suprised when I got to the center.  Now I know where the "sherbert" part comes from.  They're VERY good.  The pear candy is also really tasty, they should last me for quite a while.  The rhubarb custard might take me a while to aquire a taste for, but I've not counted them out yet.    Thanks so much, Sharon!!  I probably have left out something, but believe me, we loved it all! 
Your package is winging its way to you and should be there in a few days I hope.  I tried to pick candy and chocolate that's distinctly American.  Read the lables on some of them to see where from.  If you put the Moon Pie in the microwave, only cook for about 5-8 seconds, or you'll have to eat it with a fork.  I also added 2 non-candy items.  I thought about adding pork rinds too late, I had already taped the box shut.  Lucky for you!! 

[Sharon]

Hooray, they got past customs  .  The rules at this end for sending stuff to the US were scary - as you may have noticed by the scribbled message on the box I was not allowed to put in a letter!

I had forgotten about DD and the sherbet lemons but now you can suck on one whilst reading the book.  Rhubarb and custard are as British as tea and crumpets but as you say an acquired taste (one that I haven't actually acquired  ).

[ferdinand_the_yak]

I must apologise to my partner as well... I'll be sending your package off tomorrow! I was waiting for a delivery of a certain type of Tim Tam which I hope they will enjoy

[Morningangel-Iola]

I'm still worried about a rather fat and rather ill postal worker between here and the US 

[Galea]

I'm in loveee with Sainbury's Custard Creams, these are real good . Let's see, my favs:

Sherbet Lemons!! = lovely! i've always wanted to try these. They last forever!
Yorkie bar = Mind me asking what's with the "No Girls" signs all over the wrap , my brother just had to go and make the obligatory improper comment on that one.
Galaxy bar = Yum! someone here stole half of it
Revels = These are fun!
Pear Drops = another one i had heard about and really wanted to try.
MilkyBar = Pity we don't have these here!

Thankssss Dawn  ! I hope my package gets there soon !

[Martyn]

Sorry to my trading partner also. Your box will go out tomorrow

I've been having trouble with my internet and e-mail the past few weeks. Sorry again

[Morningangel-Iola]

I'm in loveee with Sainbury's Custard Creams, these are real good . Let's see, my favs:

Sherbet Lemons!! = lovely! i've always wanted to try these. They last forever!
Yorkie bar = Mind me asking what's with the "No Girls" signs all over the wrap , my brother just had to go and make the obligatory improper comment on that one.
Galaxy bar = Yum! someone here stole half of it
Revels = These are fun!
Pear Drops = another one i had heard about and really wanted to try.
MilkyBar = Pity we don't have these here!

Thankssss Dawn  ! I hope my package gets there soon !

Glad you got them at last and like them. As for the Yorkie not really sure, I think its so us girls says stuff that I'm eating it, I know I have

I'll let you know when I get mine

[ferdinand_the_yak]

Thanks you Zach! Your package arrived today and I am trying to go through it all slowly I'm loving everything I have tried so far, especially the raspberry filled dark chocolate squares... mmm And the Idaho chocky bar is fab too

Thanks again!

[grecopa]

What brand are the raspberry chocolate squares, and where did you get them, Zach?  It's my favorite combination.

[ztaylork]

Glad they arrived safely!!!  And the "Idaho Spud" bar is definetly a unique candy bar, so you will have to let me know what you think

What brand are the raspberry chocolate squares, and where did you get them, Zach?  It's my favorite combination.

I believe the raspberry squares were ghirardelli, and they are soooooo yummy     Can't remember where I got them, but if you don't have them on your side of the 50, I can send you some

[grecopa]

Oh, If they're Ghiradelli I'm sure I can find them somewhere near me.  Thanks!

[ferdinand_the_yak]

The Idaho Spud was lovely... when I first picked up the packet I thought it had melted as it was so soft but it's just the marshmallowyness (is that even a word?) of it.

I hope you enjoy the stuff I sent you, although I'm sorry I couldn't include anything exciting in terms of raspberries... we don't have anything of that sort apart from the erm... raspberry lollies I sent you. I hope there's enough caramel in there to keep you happy though! Also, I've also thought of more stuff that I could have sent - we'll just have to do another round after this

[De Orc]

The Yorkie Bar thing originated as been a manly chocky bar LOL was 1st advertised using a trucker and has evolved since then into the 'No Girls' bit now    I am putting on weight just reading what you guy;s are eating LOL

De Orc 

[Sharon]

Thank you so much Kelly, everything arrived safe and sound about an hour ago.  I can honestly say that none of the wrappers look familiar but everything looks delicious 

There is one bar (can't remember which one) but the description..... mmmmmm no one else is getting a taste of that.  It was something about fluffy chocolatiness  .  I may get Dad to try the Slim Jim first though - can you give me a hint as to what it actually is 

Oh BTW I forgot to tell you that the stripey sweets I sent you were Humbugs - very Dickensian 

[Roz]

Mmm humbugs

[grecopa]

Oh yes, the humbugs were delish!  I was expecting them to be chocolate and coffee, which I'm not too fond of.  Then I tasted chocolate and MINT-YAY!! 
I think the candy bar your talking about is a 3 muskateers bar.  My kids favorite.  The Slim Jim is sort of a softer type of beef jerky.  Sorry, I don't quite know how to describe jerky.  It's some type of smoked meat. 
The catch phrase on the commercials is: SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM!!!