Do you guys need anything?

fo_fo · June 3, 2009, 8:52am

Hi,

Long-time reader, second-time poster. Thank you for maintaining a vibrant, fun community! I learned a lot about what to expect and how to behave.

My first trip to Taipei is coming up soon, and I was wondering: is there anything that Forumosans might need from the US that is not easy to get in Taipei? I mean, here’s my chance to do a favor to forum members – it won’t be a gift, but I won’t charge more than the actual cost of the items. I suppose I can play FedEx for a chance to party with the locals

fo_fo

maoman · June 3, 2009, 9:03am

I like cinnamon chewing gum - Dentyne Fire or Wrigley’s Big Red are good!

the_chief · June 3, 2009, 9:05am

How’s your current access to firearms?

Dragonbones · June 3, 2009, 9:06am

Hi fo fo, that’s a very generous offer! I do have a few items I’d love if you can find them. I’ll send you a PM.

Chris · June 3, 2009, 9:13am

Hmmmm… Soft-shelled corn tortillas?

the_chief · June 3, 2009, 9:18am

dude?
El duderino?

Thelonlieste · June 3, 2009, 9:24am

I want a Hummer. Oh . . .

fo_fo · June 3, 2009, 9:27am

I should mention in the interest of fairness that the cutoff for requests will be either on midday Thursday Eastern Standard Time or when my bag fills up
I can probably meet at Carnegie’s around 15:00 on this Sunday, details TBD

And no, I can’t bring sourcream

Ah, I’m also a fan of Wrigley’s Big Red. I’ll try to grab a few packs – haven’t seen too many in the stores lately.

Can’t transport firearms over airplanes – don’t have the proper license. Besides, I don’t know how the Taiwanese police would feel about that.
Let’s stick closer to the realm of things more likely to be legal.

The mexican stuff is probably okay – soft-flour tortillas sound doable, but they may go a little stale over the flight.

fo_fo

Chris · June 3, 2009, 9:35am

Don’t worry about the tortillas.

the_chief · June 3, 2009, 9:43am

Them links help?

citizen_k · June 3, 2009, 10:15am

You can get those here, a Shelby Mustang on the other hand…

Dragonbones · June 3, 2009, 12:04pm

Thanks for the tortilla link, chief! I’ll be sure to ring 'em tomorrow.

Chris · June 3, 2009, 12:33pm

Them links help?[/quote]
Kinda…though it was more the idea that they’d get stale pretty quickly.

Perhaps the links should be added to the “WCIF corn tortillas” thread?

fo_fo · June 4, 2009, 11:28pm

Ok, dudes and dudettes.

Maoman gets 3x 3-pack of Big Red, and I’m throwing in something called “Hot Tamales,” “America’s most popular cinnamon candy,” but really just mouthbombs for nuking your unsuspecting Taiwanese friends.

Dragonbones, apparently a gourmand, gets some delicacies like wild rice and sun-dried tomatoes.

Details and arrangements in PMs.

Edgar_Allen · June 5, 2009, 1:20am

Is it too late to ask for a job?

fo_fo · June 5, 2009, 7:56pm

Nowadays, they are as rare in the US as they are in Taiwan.
Besides, it wouldn’t fit in my suitcase

anon38216271 · June 5, 2009, 10:24pm

Those are going to be made in China now, so put in your order…

jimipresley · June 6, 2009, 3:32am

Gum and candy are ok, but don’t bring foodstuffs in. They have sniffer dogs like rats over that airport at the moment. I saw a mainlander get smacked with a baton for smuggling in two apples. Food for thought.
Oh, and you could probably get into trouble for heroin too.

Dragonbones · June 6, 2009, 4:05am

SOME foodstuffs (processed, packaged ones) are fine.

jimipresley · June 6, 2009, 5:30am

I’m not being in any way disparaging. Just advising you to err on the side of caution. It’s a very kind gesture, Mr/Ms fo_fo.