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  • C Christian Graus

    *grin* Well, I also hate beer, and football, and chips & gravy, and I'm not that keen on meat pies either. So I guess I'll be off then. Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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    Chris Maunder
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    And don't forget to hand in your official silly floppy hat with corks, your thongs (both your city and your country pair), your tube of zinc cream and your stubby holder. Ashamed, we are. Ashamed. :| cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)

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    • C Chris Maunder

      Marmite is too stringy and doesn't spread as well as vegemite. It's like an uncouth version of vegemite. No style or class. cheers, Chris Maunder (CodeProject)

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      coder8472
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      Yes, I know it doesn't spread very easy, but if you mix it with enough butter it works fine :) I only had Vegemite once, but that was years ago, imported directly from Australia. I always thought of it as a cheap imitation of Marmite :rolleyes: maXallion
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      • C Christian Graus

        Interestingly, I had a similar addiction to Coke many years ago ( I would wake up craving it ), which probably fuels my aversion to it now. Yes, I'd say the caramel is the aftertaste I find so distasteful. Plus I hate the ubiquitousness of Coke - you need to specifically tell people at places like McDonalds you don't want Coke, and some people use it as a generic term for soft drink. I'd suggest that Vegimite is, however, bound to numb your taste buds. ;0) Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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        >> Yes, I'd say the caramel is the aftertaste I find so distasteful. << Apparently Coke radically differentiates the formula depending on what region of the world you're in. For instance, Coke in Egypt is somewhat thick and barely carbonated (they have samples of all the different types at the World of Coke museum here in Atlanta). Have you ever had 'American' coke? Is it the same as Australian? Just wondering, because I'm an avid Coke drinker (grew up here...) and I've never really tasted any sort of caramel aftertaste in fresh Coke. Russ -- Russell Morris Georgia Institute of Technology "Hello, I'm doctor stupid. I'm going to take out your liver bones!" - Ralph Wiggum

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        • C coder8472

          Ever tried Marmite??? It tastes much stronger than Vegemite, but I don't know if you can get it in Australia. As far as I know you can't get Vegemite in England for that matter..... I'll get a few jars, the next time I'm in England. Tastes yummy :-D maXallion
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          Christian Graus
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          No, but we have Promite, which is also foul. My wife tells me we have Marmite, just not in the house (thank goodness ) Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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            Christian that's it, your Australian citizenship has been revoked, you have until the end of the week to leave the country (and yes I mean Tasmania too). He who does not like vegemite is un-Australian, uncouth and unwanted. Are you sure you are not a Septic in disguise. Vegemite started life from the left over solids from the beer at Carlton United Brewery (that means it must be good to start with, solid beer). I now like to think that quality beers such as Coopers, Cascade, Boags, James Squires are used as ingredients. Who is this American casting aspersions on Vegemite? This from the country that supplies aenemic milk and cheese and has the gaul to server a Bacon and Egg roll on a sweet bagel. No culture and no taste. Michael Martin Pegasystems Pty Ltd Australia martm@pegasystems.com +61 413-004-018

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            He can't be an American - he doesn't like peanut butter either! Must be Canadian.

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            • R Russell Morris

              >> Yes, I'd say the caramel is the aftertaste I find so distasteful. << Apparently Coke radically differentiates the formula depending on what region of the world you're in. For instance, Coke in Egypt is somewhat thick and barely carbonated (they have samples of all the different types at the World of Coke museum here in Atlanta). Have you ever had 'American' coke? Is it the same as Australian? Just wondering, because I'm an avid Coke drinker (grew up here...) and I've never really tasted any sort of caramel aftertaste in fresh Coke. Russ -- Russell Morris Georgia Institute of Technology "Hello, I'm doctor stupid. I'm going to take out your liver bones!" - Ralph Wiggum

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              I don't know, but I did find out tonight that Mountain Dew used to be caffeinated and now is not in Australia. Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                I don't know, but I did find out tonight that Mountain Dew used to be caffeinated and now is not in Australia. Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                Steven Mitcham
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                I can't imagine a decaffinated Dew. It just wouldn't work for me. When religion and politics help drive the same cart, they tend to drive faster and faster until it is too late to stop when they see the cliff ahead -- Frank Herbert.

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                • R Russell Morris

                  >> Yes, I'd say the caramel is the aftertaste I find so distasteful. << Apparently Coke radically differentiates the formula depending on what region of the world you're in. For instance, Coke in Egypt is somewhat thick and barely carbonated (they have samples of all the different types at the World of Coke museum here in Atlanta). Have you ever had 'American' coke? Is it the same as Australian? Just wondering, because I'm an avid Coke drinker (grew up here...) and I've never really tasted any sort of caramel aftertaste in fresh Coke. Russ -- Russell Morris Georgia Institute of Technology "Hello, I'm doctor stupid. I'm going to take out your liver bones!" - Ralph Wiggum

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                  Brad Bruce
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                  Remember "New" Coke? I worked out at Stone Mountain Park when they introduced it. We stockpiled about 50 gallons of the original. (Actually we forgot that it was there). :-O After they re-introduced the "Classic" formula, we found the "original" and had a taste test. It's just not the same, but loads better than "New" X|

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                  • C coder8472

                    Yes, I know it doesn't spread very easy, but if you mix it with enough butter it works fine :) I only had Vegemite once, but that was years ago, imported directly from Australia. I always thought of it as a cheap imitation of Marmite :rolleyes: maXallion
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                    Liam OHagan
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                    ahhhh promite rules them all :-D Senior Test Engineer GLI Australia www.gli.com.au

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                    • C Christian Graus

                      I don't know, but I did find out tonight that Mountain Dew used to be caffeinated and now is not in Australia. Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                      Liam OHagan
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                      Christain, is there anything you do like?? :-P On your list of don't there is coke, pepsi, vegemite, promite, marmite, beer, dr pepper, peanut butter etc etc :-P Senior Test Engineer GLI Australia www.gli.com.au

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                        Christain, is there anything you do like?? :-P On your list of don't there is coke, pepsi, vegemite, promite, marmite, beer, dr pepper, peanut butter etc etc :-P Senior Test Engineer GLI Australia www.gli.com.au

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                        Christian Graus
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                        Well, now that is a different thread altogether... I like: Cadbury white chocolate milk, Lindt Lindor chocolate balls (dark preferred), Tasmanian made Blackberry cheesecake ice cream, lemon tart with lots of King Island double cream, double brie turkey and onion toasted foccacia, any of my wife's fine curries, Fruit Loops, creme brulee, Burger King, chinese food, big juicy steaks (medium rare). So next time I come to the mainland, if I come to your house for dinner, you know what to serve ;0) Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                        • C Christian Graus

                          Well, now that is a different thread altogether... I like: Cadbury white chocolate milk, Lindt Lindor chocolate balls (dark preferred), Tasmanian made Blackberry cheesecake ice cream, lemon tart with lots of King Island double cream, double brie turkey and onion toasted foccacia, any of my wife's fine curries, Fruit Loops, creme brulee, Burger King, chinese food, big juicy steaks (medium rare). So next time I come to the mainland, if I come to your house for dinner, you know what to serve ;0) Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                          Liam OHagan
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                          Good choice with the medium rare.... Best place for a steak in Sydney is the Coogee Bay Hotel.... *drooool* :) Senior Test Engineer GLI Australia www.gli.com.au

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                            ahhhh promite rules them all :-D Senior Test Engineer GLI Australia www.gli.com.au

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                            Christian Graus
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                            The good thing about Promite is that they make it by mixing Vegemite with cat urine and the two amazing things are 1/ this process does not make it any more vile, and 2/ it makes it spread easier so it's quicker to feed the kids, close the jar and let the madness come to an end. My wife insists they taste different, but they all look and smell the same to me. Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                              Good choice with the medium rare.... Best place for a steak in Sydney is the Coogee Bay Hotel.... *drooool* :) Senior Test Engineer GLI Australia www.gli.com.au

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                              We have a place here called the Ball & Chain that has amazing steak, but the best I ever had was in a small restaurant that got theirs from King Island. Now THAT was a piece of meat... Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                                We have a place here called the Ball & Chain that has amazing steak, but the best I ever had was in a small restaurant that got theirs from King Island. Now THAT was a piece of meat... Christian #include "std_disclaimer.h" The careful application of terror is also a form of communication. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.

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                                Liam OHagan
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                                I'll put in a vote for the lilac city steakhouse in Goulburn... go there, order the king rump and watch 1.2 kilos of prime rump be delivered to your plate.... :eek: It may be smaller now, but it was great then! Senior Test Engineer GLI Australia www.gli.com.au

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