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no, it's not - it's a lot prettier -http://www.yptenc.org.uk/docs/factsheet ... tapir.html
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Tim_MaA_MidB wrote:(Hijack)

I went to Brussels for a stag do a few years back... splendid place. We tried to put the groom on a train to Russia.
I assume it didn't work!

I have returned in mostly one piece!
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The groom startd to sober up rapidly and we relented.

We did shave off one of his eyebrows while he was asleep tho'. ;P
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The Austrian Post have yet again kill-joyed a brilliant plan. The wine packets which the transport are only sendable from the wine regions, of which this isn't. Any other form of transportation would be far too expensive.

So in short: no schnapps. So so sorry.

Write letters of disgust to the Austrian Post if you see fit. I know I will. :evil:
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Hendrik wrote:The Austrian Post have yet again kill-joyed a brilliant plan. The wine packets which the transport are only sendable from the wine regions, of which this isn't. Any other form of transportation would be far too expensive.

So in short: no schnapps. So so sorry.

Write letters of disgust to the Austrian Post if you see fit. I know I will. :evil:
Sounds like some form of racism (preferring those who reside in certain areas over the others) to me. Is there room for an appeal to the Bundestag (or whatever your equivalent is) and from there to Brussels?

Near to us we do have what is said to be tasteless drink - over 90 percent proof at around 5 quid a bottle. Supposed to be for bottling fruit; will have to try it..
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sejintenej wrote:Sounds like some form of racism (preferring those who reside in certain areas over the others) to me. Is there room for an appeal to the Bundestag (or whatever your equivalent is) and from there to Brussels?

Near to us we do have what is said to be tasteless drink - over 90 percent proof at around 5 quid a bottle. Supposed to be for bottling fruit; will have to try it..
Sounds like the stuff they use in the far south of Italy for making a lethal orange concoction
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Hendrik wrote:The Austrian Post have yet again kill-joyed a brilliant plan. The wine packets which the transport are only sendable from the wine regions, of which this isn't. Any other form of transportation would be far too expensive.

So in short: no schnapps. So so sorry.

Write letters of disgust to the Austrian Post if you see fit. I know I will. :evil:
No schnapps - travesty!
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seriously, anyone know where i can get moonshine?

My hemp schnapps smells a treat and should be ready for tasting soon. my girlfriend is making me four litres of elderflower schnapps (about 46%!) which i will be taking back in august. :D
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Hendrik wrote:seriously, anyone know where i can get moonshine ?

My hemp schnapps smells a treat and should be ready for tasting soon. my girlfriend is making me four litres of elderflower schnapps (about 46%!) which i will be taking back in august. :D
Are you referring to poteen (poocheen), Hendrik ?
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elderflower schnapps sounds great!
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Great Plum wrote:elderflower schnapps sounds great!
Are you sure you're eld enough to drink it ?
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that comes under the "so bad it's good" section JR. :lol:


yes, i am rather looking forward to the elderflower, she filled the 4litre jar 3/4 full with elderflower and then topped it up with the spirit. it's gonna be some very fruity stuff.

i have no idea what poteen is, care to explain to a young timer?
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Hendrik wrote:i have no idea what poteen is, care to explain to a young timer?
Illegal spirit made in Ireland since the year dot. My daughter's mother-in-law said "sure and you put an empty bottle and some money in a secret place under the hedge, and don't the little people come in the night and change it for poteen. What I get is good, doesn't it come from the same place that the Garda get theirs." It nearly knoked my socks off! She used poteen in the cake for daughter's wedding - brilliant
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There's good and bad.

I'm reliably informed, the acid test if you are offered any, it must be clear, not cloudy, AND a small amount in a spoon should ignite when touched with a naked flame, then its OK !
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And don't touch the stuff the sell on the ferries
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