I always find custom notes tricky when sending a gift - how vague can I be on the description so as not to spoil the surprise. When I lived in NZ my Dad said 'nicknacks' on every parcel that he sent - I guess it covers everything.
It's really difficult to be cryptic enough without arousing unnecessary suspicion by the customs guys isn't it?? btw Thornton's does the best fudge :) Gayle xx
Arrrgh... Customs forms! Bane of my life... But then, they usually mean I've sold some stuff, so I don't mind them really. So far no-one's had their parcel opened and been made to pay extra, so I must be doing ok. Fudge Mel, you're too cruel... I found a copy of Sian's Two Minute Choccy fudge the other day. It's in the kitchen, waiting for me to try it - tomorrow could be the day. (and if you want a link to the recipe, look in the links on the left side of my blog...)
...is what I speak. It describes what I actually say (nonsense, mostly) and how I say it (ie my accent, which is a mixture of all sorts - a bit of North of England, a bit of Irish, a bit of South West England, a lot of just me!) The word comes from my name, Mel, and the fact that I'm one-quarter Welsh. But there's not actually any Welsh in my accent. Go figure...
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I always find custom notes tricky when sending a gift - how vague can I be on the description so as not to spoil the surprise. When I lived in NZ my Dad said 'nicknacks' on every parcel that he sent - I guess it covers everything.
I hate filling those forms in too - but I love it when I get a parcel and it gives me a sneaky clue to what's inside
ahhh custom forms. One more thing I get to learn about shortly!
It's really difficult to be cryptic enough without arousing unnecessary suspicion by the customs guys isn't it??
btw Thornton's does the best fudge :)
Gayle xx
Your photo looks good enough to eat! Now, where can I find me some chocolate?
Arrrgh... Customs forms! Bane of my life... But then, they usually mean I've sold some stuff, so I don't mind them really. So far no-one's had their parcel opened and been made to pay extra, so I must be doing ok.
Fudge Mel, you're too cruel... I found a copy of Sian's Two Minute Choccy fudge the other day. It's in the kitchen, waiting for me to try it - tomorrow could be the day. (and if you want a link to the recipe, look in the links on the left side of my blog...)
Well, I think Helena's Dad has had the best idea yet when filling out the forms! I like that one :-)
So far I haven't had to fill in a customs form but the fudge looks scrummy! :)
I make stuff up on customs forms. I'll say 'clothing' or "kitchen utensils' rather than what the gift actually is
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