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#258278 by tontybear
05 Mar 2009, 12:55
THere was a thread about this a few weeks ago and I said I would report back as I was in the CH today.

There is indeed a selction of sweets in jars located just in front of the pool table.

All jars were full and there was a range available.

I have taken a small selection away with me for comprehensive analysys.

Pic to follow when I get back next week !
#709327 by Slipperman
05 Mar 2009, 14:01
quote:Originally posted by mdvipond
quote:Originally posted by Nottingham Nick
Until tontybear returns - here's one I prepared earlier. [:D][;)]

Nick

Mmmm, me thinks I spy chocolate limes...




Would they go with a chocolate T10? [}:)]
#709329 by Darren Wheeler
05 Mar 2009, 14:06
I've never noticed them before. Now we know what happened to the ex-Woolies stock. Will have to bring some little white paper bags in May.
#709330 by DMetters-Bone
05 Mar 2009, 14:13
They are boiled lollies (aka sweets) there were little pots of jelly and fruit too when I was there....hmmm jelly! [:D]
#709332 by Jacki
05 Mar 2009, 14:27
I'm amazed that I have never noticed it - but I do tend to lurk between the bar and the Cowshed reception![:?]
#709345 by ukcobra
05 Mar 2009, 16:54
Bring back the Walkers Shortbread......
#709346 by billybob
05 Mar 2009, 17:00
Now you see there is an advantage of travelling with them pesky kids as that's the area mine make for first in Clubhouse, also they tend to pack pockets full so there's always a lovely sweetie there for you during long flight
#709373 by mcmbenjamin
05 Mar 2009, 20:53
quote:Originally posted by ukcobra
Bring back the Walkers Shortbread......


Here Here. Filled my pockets...
#709379 by ukcobra
05 Mar 2009, 21:56
Always took 2 packet of the shortbread. Mainly for eating when I wake up at silly o'clock in the morning in the first couple of days when in the US.
#709380 by Neil
05 Mar 2009, 22:19
Luke was mortified when I told him I had found out about this recently, but at least it means he is going to let me book some more UC flights ex LHR so he can get some next time, another reason for loving V-Flyer...
#709384 by Tinkerbelle
05 Mar 2009, 22:56
quote:Originally posted by Neil
Luke was mortified when I told him I had found out about this recently, but at least it means he is going to let me book some more UC flights ex LHR so he can get some next time, another reason for loving V-Flyer...


More UC flights - surely a bag of boiled sweets from the supermarket would be cheaper [}:)]
#709390 by tontybear
06 Mar 2009, 01:48
Heavens ! I spend 8 (very nice in UC) hours on a plane (TR will follow) and during that time you all go mad about the sweets !

Pending a full report (I am on holiday you know) I can confirm that the following were available

1 - Choclate Limes

2- Little packs of shortbread
#709395 by slinky09
06 Mar 2009, 06:41
I love it, global financial meltdown, war, famine, pestilence, and over on V-Flyer the topic of the day is boiled sweets. Damn right!
#709402 by honey lamb
06 Mar 2009, 10:05
quote:Originally posted by slinky09
I love it, global financial meltdown, war, famine, pestilence, and over on V-Flyer the topic of the day is boiled sweets. Damn right!

[oo][oo][oo]
#709424 by Nottingham Nick
06 Mar 2009, 13:20
At least in these austere times, no one has had the temerity to discuss the new Haagen Dazs (sp?) ice cream fridges that are now dotted around the place. [}:)][:D]

Nick
#709426 by Darren Wheeler
06 Mar 2009, 13:25
I remember when it was B&J's. Far superior product in my book.

At least they won't have to worry about people sneaking them off for later.

Oh roll on May. I can see a concerted effort to pick the place clean...
#709439 by Neil
06 Mar 2009, 15:44
quote:Originally posted by Tinkerbelle
quote:Originally posted by Neil
Luke was mortified when I told him I had found out about this recently, but at least it means he is going to let me book some more UC flights ex LHR so he can get some next time, another reason for loving V-Flyer...


More UC flights - surely a bag of boiled sweets from the supermarket would be cheaper [}:)]


Maybe, but not anywhere near as much fun!!
#709462 by Tinkerbelle
06 Mar 2009, 19:15
quote:Originally posted by Neil
quote:Originally posted by Tinkerbelle

More UC flights - surely a bag of boiled sweets from the supermarket would be cheaper [}:)]


Maybe, but not anywhere near as much fun!!


I'll agree with you on that one!

And Haagen Dazs is no way near as good as Ben and Jerry's!!
#709642 by tontybear
09 Mar 2009, 03:27
Here is an update on the CH sweets.

I collected (in the interest of science only) a few specimens and ate er I mean subjected them to strict quality control testing.

Analysis results is that the 'samples' are generally of a high quality with a satisfactory sweet-quotient score.

Samples of the following were taken and tested

Sweet - Maker - Comment

Glacier Fruit - Fox's - OK but not as good as a plain glacier mint[y]
Chocolate Caramel - Lutti - Nicely caramely and chocolaty[y][y]
Liquorice Toffee - Nonsuch - Exactly as it says on the wrapper[y][y][y]
Chocolate Lime - not known - MMMMMMMM !!![y][y][y][y]


There was a sample listed as 'purple wrapped sweet' of unknown maker.

Testing comment is 'where is my beer to take the taste away'.[:$][n]

Conclusion is that 4 of the 5 samples are worthy of the CH but 'purple wrapped sweet' should be removed due to 'what the heck is the flavour' issues.

The samples obviously require further analysis and all v-flyers are asked to take part in this.
#709679 by GodAtum
09 Mar 2009, 20:06
When I go next week I will try to remmeber to 'test' them!
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