Sweet swap

**Karen** · 01-06-2006, 04:03 PM

Yup, Zippy, I was going to suggest that as well. My Secret Santa at work was forgetful enough to give me a great big box of hazelnut chocolates, and I am allergic to any "tree nuts!" Sadly, sadly, terribly so. I didn't used to be, so I *know* what I'm missing!

**dukedogsmom** · 01-06-2006, 04:05 PM

Very interested! In fact, I've heard Canada has some really good chocolate items. I've got fresh citrus candy. I like to go there and graze. They have all the items available for purchase as samples also. I can't remember exactly what it's called but it's got tangerines in it. It's softly gelled candy rolled in fine sugar. Second favorite is the key lime. They are delicious!

**.sarah** · 01-06-2006, 05:35 PM

I'm interested ... but as I recall with the gift swap you had to be a member for like 5 months or so, is that the same for this too?

**king2005** · 01-06-2006, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Husky_mom

i would love to join, but i´ll have to ask in the post office since when my sister was in canada we couldnt send food, any kind, so i´ll have to ask, and besides that it´ll take around 3 weeks or the postage will be a lot of $$$ but it´ll get in 5 days, so i´ll think in stuff that lasts.

just a question how much would be the sweet gift of??

That only lasted less then a month before all hell broke loose & the usa was forced to open towards foods as gifts only, which includes animal foods & treats, gum & spices.

If I recall that was in Aug 2004... Unless things have changed since Nov 2005, as my postal buddies from work haven't said anything to me as of yet.. & they do tell me of stupid things that go on to keep me updated hehehe

I'm sure Canada Post will have something on their website www.canadapost.ca

**BC_MoM** · 01-06-2006, 06:40 PM

I wish I could do it! Parents wouldn't let me, though, because when you really think about it, we really don't know each other except for online.

**Glacier** · 01-06-2006, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by king2005

That only lasted less then a month before all hell broke loose & the usa was forced to open towards foods as gifts only, which includes animal foods & treats, gum & spices.

I was told at Christmas by our local post office that most pre-packaged foods were fine to send to the States. I couldn't send anything homemade. Had to be commercially prepared food only. There were still some restrictions on pet foods as well. I can't recall the specifics but any pet food item will be stopped and opened by Customs. It may be passed, but it will greatly delay delivery. Lots of mushers up here are having a tough time getting into Alaska with their dog food right now.

**king2005** · 01-06-2006, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Glacier

I was told at Christmas by our local post office that most pre-packaged foods were fine to send to the States. I couldn't send anything homemade. Had to be commercially prepared food only. There were still some restrictions on pet foods as well. I can't recall the specifics but any pet food item will be stopped and opened by Customs. It may be passed, but it will greatly delay delivery. Lots of mushers up here are having a tough time getting into Alaska with their dog food right now.

Well isn't that stupid. They promissed that homemade goods would never be affected, & if the ban was to happen, it would be on Comercial goods... Arg I wish they would stop jerking around. It was really hard telling customers that food was a no one day & that its ok the next.. now its a no again

You do know why this is happing right?? They fear someone in Canada will send anthrax in food & kill americans

I remember have a huge argument with 10 others (on my side) to canada post on how retarded this is... *kicks the usa customs guys again*

**LuvGold00** · 01-06-2006, 09:07 PM

I'm interested.

**slleipnir** · 01-06-2006, 09:19 PM

So I guess I'll do up some questions...Anyone wanna help with this...

**Alysser** · 01-06-2006, 09:42 PM

Same here BC_MOM! UGH!

**dogzr#1** · 01-06-2006, 09:57 PM

I might be able to join. I have rather alot of money, but i'll have to ask my parents first.

**.sarah** · 01-06-2006, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by .sarah

I'm interested ... but as I recall with the gift swap you had to be a member for like 5 months or so, is that the same for this too?

Just pointing this out in case you didn't see it before. I'll help you with it if you'd like, though I'm not sure if you want me to. heh.

**buckner** · 01-06-2006, 10:44 PM

Audrey, I'd be more than willing to help, but I'm sure you'd rather Amy or Kay help you.

When I see the Rules/Guidelines/Questions, I'll decide if my budget will allow me to partcipate. Sending a bunch of sweets out of the country can cost more money than what's inside, and I sadly don't have a bunch of extra cash just hanging around.

I think even different coasts, or just using local sweet factories and cafes would work for those who wouldn't prefer to ship out of their country. Or... something similar. Hmmm.