re: big cats in Australia

I don't rightly remember which beer you had, but it was probably Crown
Lager. NEXT time you come to Oz you can have fun tasting all the
different Australian beers. Our spare room should be done by then and
Dave can have a great time playing "beer tour guide" without anyone
having to worry about driving home!

Vegemite seems to be only tolerated by people who've lived with it for
a long time. My parents emigrated to Australia before I was born and
both my parents quite like it in *very* small quantities. My sister
and I (both born in Oz) eat a lot more vegemite than either of our
parents. That's fine. I find a lot of USA classic foods (like Krispy
Kreme doughnuts, oreo cookies, American-style mayonnaise and twinkies)
to be *way* too sweet for my tastebuds and would not choose to eat
them. It's just a cultural thing and nothing to get bent outta shape
about, AFAIC.

Dang, now I've got itchy feet and want to travel *somewhere*. I
haven't been overseas for a holiday in more than 10 years and I really

Jo Firey...

Unfortunately, market research shows that Americans like things quite a bit
sweeter than most of the rest of the world. While I'm sure its true as an
average, very few people are average in every way.

But as a result a lot of import products that I'd love in the original form,
are reformulated for export to the US. Or are not sent at all.

I really don't like my beer, chocolate or wine as sweet as what is mostly
sold.

miss the thrill and stimulation of travelling in an unfamiliar

H. Adam Stevens...

I just wish I could get some more Carlton on Draught in a Sydney pub.

Sigh
H.

country.