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Post by scrappinghappy on Dec 6, 2019 5:31:07 GMT
we were in Banff, Canada a couple of months ago and DH picked up some DARK chocolate mint Aero candy. He absolutely loved it. Ive had no luck finding it here.
would anyone be willing to buy and ship me a box of them, or even a few? I will happily pay for this treat for my DH who is a real prince (most of the time 🙃)
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Dec 6, 2019 6:21:31 GMT
we were in Banff, Canada a couple of months ago and DH picked up some DARK chocolate mint Aero candy. He absolutely loved it. Ive had no luck finding it here. would anyone be willing to buy and ship me a box of them, or even a few? I will happily pay for this treat for my DH who is a real prince (most of the time 🙃) I would do that for you, message me if you are still needing someone to do that! The peas were my life line while Spencer was so ill and I know their prayers helped him so much so I'd be more than happy to send you some! |
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Post by Lexica on Dec 6, 2019 8:04:30 GMT
My parents were both born in Canada and we took many visits when I was young. This introduced me to Canadian chocolate treats and really got me hooked. We always brought back a big box every time we visited. My mother loved the Aero bars and Coffee Crisp. Dad loved Mackintosh Toffee. I found a place online run by a man that lives just over the border on the States side. He was asked so many times to make a trip to Canada to buy favorites for friends that he started an online business to do just this. I used to order cases of her favorites and would give them to Mom for Mother’s Day each year. She had to fend off my sisters from taking her Coffee Crisp away from her. I told them I would order a case for them to split when I ordered Mom’s but they never took me up on it. More fun to take it from Mom I guess. There were also these white mints with a vanilla flavor called Scotch Mints. I tried ordering those from several different locations, but could never find the right ones. I guess many companies made them and Mom just liked the one specific brand, but I didn’t know who they were. canadianscrappergirl, it is very nice of you to do this for her. How is your boy doing these days? Still enjoying living at the group facility? |
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Dec 6, 2019 8:13:14 GMT
My parents were both born in Canada and we took many visits when I was young. This introduced me to Canadian chocolate treats and really got me hooked. We always brought back a big box every time we visited. My mother loved the Aero bars and Coffee Crisp. Dad loved Mackintosh Toffee. I found a place online run by a man that lives just over the border on the States side. He was asked so many times to make a trip to Canada to buy favorites for friends that he started an online business to do just this. I used to order cases of her favorites and would give them to Mom for Mother’s Day each year. She had to fend off my sisters from taking her Coffee Crisp away from her. I told them I would order a case for them to split when I ordered Mom’s but they never took me up on it. More fun to take it from Mom I guess. There were also these white mints with a vanilla flavor called Scotch Mints. I tried ordering those from several different locations, but could never find the right ones. I guess many companies made them and Mom just liked the one specific brand, but I didn’t know who they were. canadianscrappergirl, it is very nice of you to do this for her. How is your boy doing these days? Still enjoying living at the group facility? What a neat story! Coffee crisp are yummy, also Kit Kats. A lot of people use the toffee in christmas baking. I could look for the mints for you I would be happy to send some! TY so muchfor asking he is doing really well, still loves the group home and does a different activity M thru F. He came out for several days last month and was able to go deer hunting with his dad and one of his brothers and got a buck and a doe. He really enjoyed that and we were so proud of him! |
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 6, 2019 13:38:35 GMT
canadianscrappergirl He was able to go out hunting? That is awesome! It must have felt wonderful for everyone.
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Post by milocat on Dec 6, 2019 14:36:48 GMT
scrappinghappy Did you just go to Banff? Was it your first time? Tell us about your trip! I haven't been to Banff in quite a few years but get to Jasper every year. It's close to me. Mint areo, milk or dark are so good! So are Kit Kats and Coffee Crisp.
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Post by belgravia on Dec 6, 2019 14:45:37 GMT
I’ll happily help you out. Aeros are delicious! Let me know your info
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Dec 6, 2019 16:51:18 GMT
canadianscrappergirl He was able to go out hunting? That is awesome! It must have felt wonderful for everyone. It really was when he sent me the photo I got all teary eyed and cried when I called to congratulate him. His dad and brother were so impressed, they set up the tripod for him and he got it in one shot! It was just so nice to see him out enjoying a pastime together that they all love. Prior to him getting sick he was in the planning stage of being featured on a deer hunt on a tv show called Outdoor Quest. His dad have been on there a few times. They are hoping to still get that hunt in next year. |
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Post by Nanner on Dec 6, 2019 20:57:54 GMT
canadianscrappergirl He was able to go out hunting? That is awesome! It must have felt wonderful for everyone. It really was when he sent me the photo I got all teary eyed and cried when I called to congratulate him. His dad and brother were so impressed, they set up the tripod for him and he got it in one shot! It was just so nice to see him out enjoying a pastime together that they all love. Prior to him getting sick he was in the planning stage of being featured on a deer hunt on a tv show called Outdoor Quest. His dad have been on there a few times. They are hoping to still get that hunt in next year. That's so wonderful to hear that he's liking his group home and was able to go hunting. He's made some amazing strides, hasn't he! |
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Post by Nanner on Dec 6, 2019 20:59:17 GMT
we were in Banff, Canada a couple of months ago and DH picked up some DARK chocolate mint Aero candy. He absolutely loved it. Ive had no luck finding it here. would anyone be willing to buy and ship me a box of them, or even a few? I will happily pay for this treat for my DH who is a real prince (most of the time 🙃) Looks like your chocolate needs are being taken care of. But I'm in Canada (and 1.5 hours from Banff), for future candy needs. |
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scrappinghappy
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Post by scrappinghappy on Dec 6, 2019 21:46:56 GMT
Thank you ALL so much for your willingness to help. I am going to send canadianscrappergirl a pm and hopefully we can figure it out. I am so glad Spencer is doing so well and able to enjoy pastimes with his daddy. And thank you for being so willing to pay the kindness of the peas forward. It always means a lot that this community is so happy to help each other oot (Lol - I learned that in Banff) milocat, we flew into Calgary, rented a car and drove all the way to the Black Cat Ranch outside Hinton where we spent a week. We overnighted near Banff on the way up and in Banff on the way back. The majesty of the whole Icefields parkway was just breathtaking!!! We took a million photos but not one does the area true justice. |
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Dec 6, 2019 21:51:46 GMT
Awe TY and YW! Looking forward to hearing from you and sending you some canadian yumminess!
Glad you enjoyed Banff it really is breathtaking!
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Post by milocat on Dec 6, 2019 23:37:22 GMT
Thank you ALL so much for your willingness to help. I am going to send canadianscrappergirl a pm and hopefully we can figure it out. I am so glad Spencer is doing so well and able to enjoy pastimes with his daddy. And thank you for being so willing to pay the kindness of the peas forward. It always means a lot that this community is so happy to help each other oot (Lol - I learned that in Banff) milocat, we flew into Calgary, rented a car and drove all the way to the Black Cat Ranch outside Hinton where we spent a week. We overnighted near Banff on the way up and in Banff on the way back. The majesty of the whole Icefields parkway was just breathtaking!!! We took a million photos but not one does the area true justice. I've stayed at the the Black Cat Guest Ranch. I'm even further north. The Icefields Parkway drive is spectacular. |
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Post by scrappinghappy on Dec 6, 2019 23:38:53 GMT
Thank you ALL so much for your willingness to help. I am going to send canadianscrappergirl a pm and hopefully we can figure it out. I am so glad Spencer is doing so well and able to enjoy pastimes with his daddy. And thank you for being so willing to pay the kindness of the peas forward. It always means a lot that this community is so happy to help each other oot (Lol - I learned that in Banff) milocat , we flew into Calgary, rented a car and drove all the way to the Black Cat Ranch outside Hinton where we spent a week. We overnighted near Banff on the way up and in Banff on the way back. The majesty of the whole Icefields parkway was just breathtaking!!! We took a million photos but not one does the area true justice. I've stayed at the the Black Cat Guest Ranch. I'm even further north. The Icefields Parkway drive is spectacular. OMG!! Lucky you!!! That whole area is just amazing!! |
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Post by milocat on Dec 6, 2019 23:57:41 GMT
I've stayed at the the Black Cat Guest Ranch. I'm even further north. The Icefields Parkway drive is spectacular. OMG!! Lucky you!!! That whole area is just amazing!! It flattens out up here. Grande Cache mountains by Grande Prairie it's farmland. But the mountains are close, closer than the big city. So we always choose mountains over city. |
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Post by theshyone on Dec 7, 2019 5:07:16 GMT
Thank you ALL so much for your willingness to help. I am going to send canadianscrappergirl a pm and hopefully we can figure it out. I am so glad Spencer is doing so well and able to enjoy pastimes with his daddy. And thank you for being so willing to pay the kindness of the peas forward. It always means a lot that this community is so happy to help each other oot (Lol - I learned that in Banff) milocat , we flew into Calgary, rented a car and drove all the way to the Black Cat Ranch outside Hinton where we spent a week. We overnighted near Banff on the way up and in Banff on the way back. The majesty of the whole Icefields parkway was just breathtaking!!! We took a million photos but not one does the area true justice. I've stayed at the the Black Cat Guest Ranch. I'm even further north. The Icefields Parkway drive is spectacular. Highway 93 the Icefield Highway is my favourite of anywhere I’ve driven. Driving straight west I hit it at the Saskatchewan river crossing. There is another type of Areo that is to die for. |
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Post by theshyone on Dec 7, 2019 5:09:31 GMT
Hard to find but so worth the hunt  |
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Dec 7, 2019 16:47:24 GMT
theshyone I just hit reply to post the Dark Cherry one when I saw you did already! Amazon.ca has them as an add-on for $2. I bought three for myself and my family scarfed them down after I had one piece. So now my stocking is full of only these and I am not sharing.
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Post by Skellinton on Dec 7, 2019 17:24:11 GMT
You lucky Canadians have the best candy. When I went to PEI my suitcase was so full of candy on my return flight it was drastically over weight limit. The delightful attendants at the airport were so sweet helping me redistribute the weight between my traveling companion bags and my carry on. I am sure they are still talking about the crazy American who apparently bought ALL the chocolate at the grocery store. One of the helpers asked in a very kind, but concerned voice , “Do you not have chocolate in America? “
Aero bars are the end all, be all of chocolate bars.
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Post by ashley on Dec 7, 2019 17:36:25 GMT
Just so you know, we don’t call them candy bars. They’re chocolate bars, or chocolate. Candy is only used to refer to items made of only sugar.
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Post by patin on Dec 8, 2019 7:24:09 GMT
My Canadian family always brought us Ganong's chocolates. Have any of you had those?
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Post by valincal on Dec 8, 2019 7:33:22 GMT
My Canadian family always brought us Ganong's chocolates. Have any of you had those? I know the brand! But I’m not sure if they’re still around. |
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Post by milocat on Dec 8, 2019 15:22:33 GMT
My Canadian family always brought us Ganong's chocolates. Have any of you had those? I know the brand! But I’m not sure if they’re still around. They're around, they're the ones that make chicken bones. Yuck, but I don'tlike cinnamon candy. Which I've seen at London Drugs so I assume the chocolate was there too. ganongchocolatier.shop/collections/chicken-bones/products/chicken-bone |
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Post by valincal on Dec 8, 2019 18:37:50 GMT
milocat I hate those cinnamon chicken bones too. I’m probably aging myself but does anyone remember these chicken bones candy? This type I loved! thought they were from Nutty Club?
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Dec 10, 2019 19:41:48 GMT
I found them at the the real canadian wholesale club! |
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Post by Dalai Mama on Dec 10, 2019 19:48:09 GMT
You lucky Canadians have the best candy. When I went to PEI my suitcase was so full of candy on my return flight it was drastically over weight limit. The delightful attendants at the airport were so sweet helping me redistribute the weight between my traveling companion bags and my carry on. I am sure they are still talking about the crazy American who apparently bought ALL the chocolate at the grocery store. One of the helpers asked in a very kind, but concerned voice , “Do you not have chocolate in America? “ Aero bars are the end all, be all of chocolate bars. We were leaving from Lester B Pearson (Toronto) a couple of years ago and there was a Japanese family trying to check their grossly overweighted luggage. When they opened it up, chocolate bars were spilling out everywhere. They ended up throwing out clothing and shoes until they met weight (they kept all of their chocolate). |
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Dec 12, 2019 23:39:23 GMT
Chocolate care package on its way, I think I may have forgotten some coffee crisp I'm hoping not but if I did I will send some in the new year.
I did send 6 or 8 other chocolate bars Canada is known for as well as the dark mint aero and the raspberry truffle woot woot!
It should be there by next Thursday or Friday, enjoy!
I'll message you the tracking #
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Post by bunnyhug on Dec 13, 2019 0:57:02 GMT
Not chocolate, but when dh’s buddy was playing hockey and living in the US, his pregnant (also Canadian!) wife had huge cravings for Old Dutch salt and vinegar chips. Dh went to visit them and took basically no luggage for himself and a big ole hockey bag stuffed full of chips. They weren’t heavy, but the drug dog was sure interested in the bag 😆. He didn’t give the drug ‘alert’ but he made a fuss and the handler asked dh to open his bag ... and then gave him a hard time about his ‘snack’ for the trip!
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Post by canadianscrappergirl on Dec 13, 2019 1:05:30 GMT
Not chocolate, but when dh’s buddy was playing hockey and living in the US, his pregnant (also Canadian!) wife had huge cravings for Old Dutch salt and vinegar chips. Dh went to visit them and took basically no luggage for himself and a big ole hockey bag stuffed full of chips. They weren’t heavy, but the drug dog was sure interested in the bag 😆. He didn’t give the drug ‘alert’ but he made a fuss and the handler asked dh to open his bag ... and then gave him a hard time about his ‘snack’ for the trip! Haha that's funny. I have to say our chips really do kick ass compared to the potato chips I've tasted in the states. |
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Post by Skellinton on Dec 13, 2019 1:49:32 GMT
You lucky Canadians have the best candy. When I went to PEI my suitcase was so full of candy on my return flight it was drastically over weight limit. The delightful attendants at the airport were so sweet helping me redistribute the weight between my traveling companion bags and my carry on. I am sure they are still talking about the crazy American who apparently bought ALL the chocolate at the grocery store. One of the helpers asked in a very kind, but concerned voice , “Do you not have chocolate in America? “ Aero bars are the end all, be all of chocolate bars. We were leaving from Lester B Pearson (Toronto) a couple of years ago and there was a Japanese family trying to check their grossly overweighted luggage. When they opened it up, chocolate bars were spilling out everywhere. They ended up throwing out clothing and shoes until they met weight (they kept all of their chocolate). Those are my people! Ha! I was just about wearing all my clothes, if it had come down to it I would have been ditching them! |
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