And they came bearing GIFTS!

[Dutchgrown]

Many went shopping before leaving for the cup, from as far away as Hawaii to the big state of Texas, to Italy....from all over they came to join us in Amsterdam, and yes....bearing weighted down suitcases FULL of goodies!

John Budd.....Hawaiian Grown.....xxbluevelvetxx....Bog.....Baccas....Fredster....Trichomefarmer......payaso and many others (sorry if I leave anyone out, it is nothing personal or intentional...but things got a bit hazy in the daze of the haze!)

Over here things are not as readily available for good 'back home' munchies, but just take a look at some of the things brought over! What a TREAT! Some may think they are just normal foods, easy to get by jumping in the car and making a trip to the local grocery, well, not over here. When you go months and months and months without the likes of some good starch filled Kraft Mac & Cheese, well, it tastes even better!

Several let me put together a shopping list, while others just showed up with things from the good 'ole USA that they knew wasn't available in Europe.

If you've ever had the pleasure of ordering pancakes in Amsterdam....LOL...and watching them arrive on a plate like thin sheets of paper...well, nothing beats American style pancakes, of course covered with just the right amount of syrup....Baccas made sure my mornings get started the RIGHT way by toting a HUGE box of pancake mix and syrups!

And just TRY to find Girl Scout cookies over here....ain't happening! But John Budd fixed that! :wink:

Here's the first pic of some of my goodies (more pics will follow) Thank you all from the bottom of my heart...my stomach and I thank you tremendously!

.........goodie pics to be continued as soon as I finish off the last of the Hostess Twinkies and 1 lonely remaining Hostess Chocolate cupcake compliments of payaso :wink:

:friends:
dg

 

[lonsdale]

oh my...

being an expat...i really do miss some american food (and junk food)! lucky you! enjoy your food stash

 

[Bigmone357]

MMMMM Girl scout cookies I love those. B.I.G

 

[Guest]

Life without Mac and Chee?

That would be a living hell

 

[Dutchgrown]

Mmmmmmm.....hot sauces! Jalapeno jellies! Linguine from Italy! Macadamia nuts from Hawaii! Oh my.... REAL Texas Bar-B-Sauce!!!!!

 

[Guest]

Looks like a feast!!
the first time my friend came back from amsterdam he told me that if a coffee shop was to somehow get a study supply of american food for sale, they would make billions!!! muhahahha
anywayz enjoy the mack and cheese, I know I am!

 

[Dutchgrown]

Those who have been at previous 420 celebrations with us know that Trichomefarmer can always be counted on to supply melt in your mouth chocolates! This year was no exception...we had all kinds...big hugs to TF! This one was really great...especially satisfying after a nice smoke when the muchies really hit! White Swiss chocolate, strawberries & vanilla bean bits

 

[Guest]

as a white chocolate fiend, I must say that is torture to look at.

 

[trichomefarmer]

Your Welcome DG
glad you enjoyed.

damn you got quite the haul.

thanks to those that brought me rootbeer and some KDMC

 

[Guest]

oh damn Dutch, I saw this thread and gained 10 lbs just from looking at all that stuff! . You're very fortunate to have a sativa dom constitution, us indica dom ladies have hell to pay indulging in those awesome munchies

Enjoy! :smile:

 

[Farmer John]

Nice munchies!

 

[Dutchgrown]

Hey BLUE....xxblue!

Hey BLUE....xxblue!

These gifts from xxbluevelvetxx are all BLUE!

The Italian chocolates delicious, and the crystal so elegant, just like the lady who brought them to me. I think the only non-blue gift was the linguine...yes, authentic linguine from Italy!

Thanks blue for all the blue! Was a pleasure, a true joy meeting you! This is one classy lady folks! :friends:

 

[Guest]

Beautiful Blue Rose, that is so nice!
You both are lovely ladies for sure... I just love you gals...
Neat-o stuff, Dutch.. so glad you got some goodies, as well

 

[Guest]

awwww shucks Dutch, you're way too kind! Classy is exactly the term I use to describe you, aside from just plain gorgeous....

I didn't notice the gifts were all blue LOL Didn't do it on purpose. Even the linguine are blue, or at least the wrapper is I guess the only thing not in theme is the rainbow maker, but hey...it makes blue too

Can't thank you enough for all of the kindness you've shown me on the boards, doing business, and at the Cup, and really those things are just small tokens of friendship and appreciation for you and Gypsy. You give alot to people and IMO being on the receiving side every once in a while is nice. Just to let you know you're appreciated :wink:

Ms. G....we love you too! And next year the three of us are gonna have take time out to ditch the guys and go have some fun
hehehehehehehehe I see H3ad already worried

 

[BushyOldGrower]

I didn't bring you food this year but...

I didn't bring you food this year but...

Nice DG... Last Year I remembered the cat litter deoderant and the Barbq sauce but you said you wanted the hot sauces so I asked Fred to bring you some of his fave.

You poor thing wanting good old american junk and not getting it there. Don't the have IHOP in England? Come see Yellowstone and we will really pig out girl. BOG

 

[Dutchgrown]

Thanks Bog!

Thanks Bog!

Bog...there is no IHOP in the UK or in NL....and no where in between...dang what I wouldn't give for a nice Rooty Tooty Fresh and Fruity Breakfast from IHOP....lmao Go ahead Bog...rub it in...sure, you can just go down the road a piece and find an IHOP...Denny's...

Hey Bog....was great to see you again.... :friends: Thanks for giving such a nice seminar at Fat City, everyone really enjoyed hearing from you! Am glad that Gypsy and I got a special signed copy of your book, thank you and thanks to Mrs. Bog for all her hard work in it too....like the old saying goes...and seems very true in your case...behind every man is a good woman...and these days in front too! Cheers!
:friends:
dg

 

[Guest]

Haha, great thread! I'm trying to get the significant other to even consider the idea of going over next year, but I already have a few things in mind for you from my area. Pizza, for starters. Chicago style deep dish. Guaranteed 1000 calories a slice

You woulds NOT BELIEVE the size of the portions you get in family style restraunts nowadays. Dont know how long you've been away DG, but the sheer amount of food on the plate is just unbelievable. 14" across and spilling off the edges.

No wonder we're so damn fat......

 

[Mrs.Babba]

tons o fun!

tons o fun!

DG...looks like you got lots of goodies, but you deserve it, you do soo much for us, i wish i could have brought something, and next year for sure!.
caprichoso....how are you going to take a pizza to a-dam!?..hehe, gonna make your cloths smell like a deep dish!
DG, Blue, Ms.G make room for me, i want to go shopping with ya'll :smile: we will have a great time im sure :wink: good times had by all, thats great!

 

[Dutchgrown]

And from across the Pacific!

And from across the Pacific!

These were just awesome....oh man, I think I've gained a few pounds!

~Aloha~
Hawaiian Grown brought these all the way from Hawaii....along with some
passion fruit butter, oh my Devine...simply devine!
Thanks for the extra pounds HG






Oh and Mrs.Babba, I see a blue light tour next year for us gals in the making:wink:
Be prepared to party ladies! :friends:


dg

 

[Guest]

Damn, I am bookin my flight to the islands asap!!!

Mac nuts, leche fruits, mango, pineapple, outdoor AK-47, outdoor blueberry nugz, OooooooWeee ,I'm there.

I have to go over to Mountain Home, AR in July Dutch, if ya have any request from your old neck of the woods.

I will see yall for sure next year in the Dam

Tex