United Kingdom Register of Interests

[Ella Kremper]

I like Vimto! I'm drinking it right now. I can never find the carbonated version though.

[Herr Döktor]

'Tis good stuff, and celebrating it's centenary this year: http://www.vimto.co.uk/

[Dr cornelius quack]

Yeay Vimto!!

http://www.maths.manchester.ac.uk/~higham/photos/univman/041226-1056-00c.htm

Dr. Q.

[Jemima Annabelle Clough]

Heretics, the lot of you!

Ribena all the way.

[Mich]

Talking of drinks, does anyone agree that Root Beer tastes like Germolene smells?

[Herr Döktor]

Talking of drinks, does anyone agree that Root Beer tastes like Germolene smells?

Yes! Furthermore, the taste reminds me of dental surgeries!

I much prefer Dandelion & Burdock.

[Orlando]

Talking of drinks, does anyone agree that Root Beer tastes like Germolene smells?

The smell of Germolene comes from the methyl salicylate it contains (oil of wintergreen).  I have a garden shrub, Gaultheria.procumbens which produces this.

What thread is this?  Are we still on topic ?

Orlando.

[Mercy]

Talking of drinks, does anyone agree that Root Beer tastes like Germolene smells?

The smell of Germolene comes from the methyl salicylate it contains (oil of wintergreen).  I have a garden shrub, Gaultheria.procumbens which produces this.

What thread is this?  Are we still on topic ?

Orlando.

Well, I suppose Root Beer and it's associated smells could technically be an interest of the United Kingdom... but probably not as much as Tea.

[Jemima Annabelle Clough]

Oil of wintergreen is definitely an interest of this UK bod (I have a nice oil/lotion mix which contains rather a lot of it and makes my ankles feel nice in winter, albeit smelling of old ladies). And I get it from the UK, too, so double the interest! (I admint, that is very, very tenuous...)

[Mich]

Talking of drinks, does anyone agree that Root Beer tastes like Germolene smells?

The smell of Germolene comes from the methyl salicylate it contains (oil of wintergreen).  I have a garden shrub, Gaultheria.procumbens which produces this.

Orlando.

Bravo, I applaud you and your knowledge.( Plus I'm glad there's a reason for it. I HATE Root Beer).
But, I still think it's all relevant to the topic.( Even if it's not quite geographical, but there again I was in a different part of the World drinking it)

[Orlando]

I used to fancy the idea of having my own physic garden.

Gaultheria.procumbens

Uses of Oil of Wintergreen - Fatal in large quantities? Didn't Withnail cover himself all over in Deep Heat?

Orlando.

[terobi]

Manchester/Lancashire, depending on the time of year.

[Dr cornelius quack]

Aha! another one!

Us Mancs need a get together.

It's the weekend. who's up for a pint.

Dr. Q.

[terobi]

Would do were I not in the middle of my exam period and nearing the limit of my overdraft. Would definitely be up for something after summer though.

[HildeKitten]

I'm in Belgium, but if you would all allow me to tag along, I'd love to come if there were a meet-up in London.
(I'd need to know well in time though because cheap Eurostar tickets are alas limited)

[Jemima Annabelle Clough]

You could join us at Kew in August? Kew tube should be around 45 minutes or so from Kings Cross, allowing for interchanges

[HildeKitten]

I'd love to, do you have more information of the event?

[Pheobsky]

You will find everything here:
http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk/bg-forum/index.php?topic=8138.0;topicseen
& it should be lovely to see you if you can make it!

--edit--
ps. all of the updated info is on the third page

[HildeKitten]

Thank you kindly for the link *goes to look*

[Miss Alexandria Web]

Gateshead (next to Newcastle upon tyne), although in September I'm off to University in Galashiels and I plan on spending a few weekends in Edinburgh

[Orlando]

Gateshead (next to Newcastle upon tyne), although in September I'm off to University in Galashiels and I plan on spending a few weekends in Edinburgh

Greetings from the other side of the country - Carlisle.

Orlando.

[Miss Alexandria Web]

My old Youth leader used to randomly drive my group to the Tesco in Carlise every now and then
Greetings to you too *sweeps hat*

[Mavromichali]

Vimto? Doesn't that contain vitamin C and sodium benzoate? Not a happy mix.

[Orlando]

Vimto? Doesn't that contain vitamin C and sodium benzoate? Not a happy mix.

I believe you are referring to this: Wikipedia: sodium benzoate.
Also see Wikipedia: formation of benzene in soft drinks.

Orlando.

[PKM]

To return to the original topic briefly (although don't let me curtail this discussion, I had no idea Vimto contains benzene and I did A-level chemistry while drinking Vimto), there was a steam-up a few miles away from me last weekend, when I was sitting at home bored, and I had no idea until I saw it written up in the local paper.  People of the UK, check your local papers now to see if you are about to miss a steam vehicle meeting!