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Andy

Jun-02-2005, 06:48 AM

...lovingly packaged in "old gold" rich dark chocolate. yep, that's what a cherry ripe is...

and i've got 'em :lol3

i'm in london, and gubbsie told me where the cherry ripe dealer ...er... store is located.

be still my beating heart :lust

i found myself with an hour to spare today, so i went out on my quest. "just off the strand, in covent garden" says our man gubbs. off i go, wad of the queens specie in one hand, and my plastic money in the other, just in case....

but wait - i walk all 'round covent garden, no cherry ripes to be found anywhere :uhoh

i pop into a confectioner's stand, and the old gent mumbles some directions in a cockney accent augmented by about a half-litre of scotch whiskey... but no matter, when it comes to my quest, my cherry ripes, i understand every word.

it's up this first alley...look there, this guy knows where to find 'em... can't you see the fervor in his eyes?
http://williams.smugmug.com/photos/23779677-L.jpg

'round the corner and up another narrow alley - yeah, that's where they hide those red packages of juicy, tender, succulent cherry goodness!
http://williams.smugmug.com/photos/23779676-L.jpg

by this time i'm all sweaty and have 9-1 pre-dialed on my mobile phone... my heart is beating :lust and there's a lump in my throat. but i find the shop! immediately upon entering the dealer ....um...shopkeeper senses what i'm about, takes me to the rear of the store, and points down there, next to the tim-tams, exactly what i need :clap :clap :clap
http://williams.smugmug.com/photos/23779672-L.jpg

i bought 'em all.
http://williams.smugmug.com/photos/23779674-L.jpg

and then, this sweet lovely sheila sees me stuffing all the bars into my arms, and says "would you like to buy a whole box, we'll give you 10% off." :D well, she could have said, "10% extra" and i'd have paid it :lol3 :lol3 it was rather nice of her not to mention the little bits of cherry ripe at the corners of my mouth... :uhoh

so, an entire box of cherry ripes in my hands, i trot off back to the darkness and privacy of my hotel room, where i can be alone, with my 48 ...er...47.. i mean 46 new friends :wink

http://williams.smugmug.com/photos/23779678-L.jpg

http://williams.smugmug.com/photos/23779680-L.jpg

enjoy (the big cherry taste) photography,

gubbs

Jun-02-2005, 06:57 AM

:rofl

dragon300zx

Jun-02-2005, 07:02 AM

Lucky Dog.

Seamus

Jun-02-2005, 07:48 AM

:rofl :clap

elfving73

Jun-02-2005, 08:08 AM

"The Quest Of The Holy Cherry Ripe"! Hehe! Great story, Andy! I can relate to it. A few summers ago I had this uncontrollable desire for a ice cream called "Piggelin". It was a VERY hot summer and the ice cream producers couldn't keep up with the massive ice cream consumption. One day, I biked around for almost 3 hours before I finaly got my longed for "Piggelin". But BOY did it taste WONDERFUL! :thumb

Aussie_bluey

Jun-02-2005, 09:01 AM

Hi Andy,
I have a picture of an advertisement from 1958 for Cherry Ripes, I will scan it and upload for you.
1924 The Cherry Ripe
The Cherry Ripe' is introduced in 1924 by MacRobertson's (later to be taken over by Cadbury) and is uniquely Australian. Its special combination of cherries, coconut and dark chocolate establishes it as a firm favourite with generations of families.

So enjoy what we take for granted, I know of no shop, petrol station and such like that does not stock it.

Tim:): :1drink :thumb :clap

Steve Cavigliano

Jun-02-2005, 09:14 AM

LOL Andy.....I can see the headlines now. "US man mugged while walking British alleyways looking for Cherry Ripes"

I was gonna say that they won't let you back in this country with a case of those. But, knowing you, there may not be any left by the time you return :lol3

I guess I won't need to make a trip to pick up any for your next visit, since you seemed to have taken care of your sweet tooth for awhile :rolleyes

Steve

dragon300zx

Jun-02-2005, 09:20 AM

LOL Andy.....I can see the headlines now. "US man mugged while walking British alleyways looking for Cherry Ripes"
I was thinking more like "American found in alleyway robbed, hiding next to dumpster, muttering 'Where Are The Cherry Ripes'".

I guess I won't need to make a trip to pick up any for your next visit, since you seemed to have taken care of your sweet tooth for awhile :rolleyes

Steve, We all know better than that. Have a case or two on hand. :D

Shay Stephens

Jun-02-2005, 09:22 AM

Hahahaha, this is totally fun. Great story Andy.

BridgeCity

Jun-02-2005, 09:26 AM

Andy should get one of these!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=55543&item=8308616134&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Perhaps you could walk around and point to your shirt.. may break the "alcohol" language barrier :D

Dee

Jun-02-2005, 09:42 AM

Success, I loved the pictoral essay showing us the way to the secret Cherry Ripes cache.

I'm afraid to try one if that's the effect on a previously semi-sane person :rofl :rofl :rofl

Angelo

Jun-02-2005, 10:36 AM

with all this talk and drooling over cherry ripes I find myself compelled to propose that from this day forward all winners of dGrin challenges receive as their reward a carton of cherry ripes! :clap

dragon300zx

Jun-02-2005, 10:39 AM

with all this talk and drooling over cherry ripes I find myself compelled to propose that from this day forward all winners of dGrin challenges receive as their reward a carton of cherry ripes! :clap
You guys do this and I will start actively participating in competitions. :clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap :clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap :clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:thumb:thumb:thumb

DoctorIt

Jun-02-2005, 10:43 AM

I agree with Dragon. incentive like that might get me to remember to login to dgrin early enough every other monday to submit a photo!

BridgeCity

Jun-02-2005, 10:44 AM

I agree!!! :clap :clap :clap

tlittleton

Jun-02-2005, 11:56 AM

:lol4 I'm glad you finally got your fix Andy! I have a feeling everyone is going to show up in Utah next year with their camera bags filled with ripes instead of glass...

Andy

Jun-02-2005, 01:28 PM

BridgeCity

Jun-02-2005, 01:35 PM

but you must know, i haven't been a size "small" since, well, since i was small :lol3
No but I bet you could sew it in to a nice little lens cover :D

John Mueller

Jun-02-2005, 02:03 PM

Andy,
not being a candy eater,you have me jonesing for a cherry ripe :D

ehughes

Jun-02-2005, 02:09 PM

Great Story Andy :clap ... Now I just HAVE to try one of these things..

Ed

Skippy

Jun-02-2005, 02:35 PM

...lovingly packaged in "old gold" rich dark chocolate. yep, that's what a cherry ripe is... and i've got 'em :lol3
enjoy (the big cherry taste) photography,

I bet those Cherry Ripes DONT make it back to New York :rofl :lol4 :lol
Skippy (Australia)

Andy

Jun-02-2005, 03:10 PM

I bet those Cherry Ripes DONT make it back to New York :rofl :lol4 :lol
Skippy (Australia)

that could be a good bet. i've got two more days here, and i've et three already today :lol3

:eat

wxwax

Jun-02-2005, 03:11 PM

Cool story, Andy. :thumb
But does anyone worry that Gubbs knows the only store in London that sells Cherry Ripes? :huh

Andy

Jun-02-2005, 03:15 PM

Cool story, Andy. :thumb
But does anyone worry that Gubbs knows the only store in London that sells Cherry Ripes? :huh

the gubbsinator knows *many* things.... :lol3

devbobo

Jun-02-2005, 04:04 PM

nice story Andy.

how long before we need to start up "Cherry Ripes Anonymous" forum ? http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif

just had a thought perhaps Amadeus is Andy when he hasn't had a Cherry Ripe fix in a few days http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/yelrotflmao.gif

bfjr

Jun-02-2005, 04:19 PM

Yo Andy let me know when that habit.......um.........craving gets to be to much !! :wow

I'll be happy to introduce you to my support group :lol4 :D

TassieD

Jun-02-2005, 07:42 PM

Do I dare mention that cadbury's actually sell a cherry Ripe icecream?

Just as good as the bar version and get to satify the desire for both cerry ripes and icecream :D

Great story Andy...:clap

dragon300zx

Jun-02-2005, 07:48 PM

Tassie

has anyone ever told you, you are a tease, before. :scratch

Angelo

Jun-02-2005, 07:58 PM

Do I dare mention that cadbury's actually sell a cherry Ripe icecream?

Just as good as the bar version and get to satify the desire for both cerry ripes and icecream :D

Great story Andy...:clap
Tassie - I will PM you my address in LA. Please go to your nearest store, purchase 5 gallons of the CRIC, contact DHL, explain you have a perishable shipment bound for the US, have them provide a dry-ice chest... :rofl

Look, you all may drool over cherry ripes, Andy may be king of the ribs, but nobody, understand NOBODY can out-eat me on ice cream NO BODY!!! :D

dragon300zx

Jun-02-2005, 08:03 PM

Tassie - I will PM you my address in LA. Please go to your nearest store, purchase 5 gallons of the CRIC, contact DHL, explain you have a perishable shipment bound for the US, have them provide a dry-ice chest... :rofl

Look, you all may drool over cherry ripes, Andy may be king of the ribs, but nobody, understand NOBODY can out-eat me on ice cream NO BODY!!! :D
Are you gonna be at SmugMug 2006? You just dished out a personal dare and I gaurantee you some of us will take you up on it. :eat :eat :eat :eat :eat :eat :binge :binge :binge :binge :binge :binge

Angelo

Jun-02-2005, 08:10 PM

Are you gonna be at SmugMug 2006? You just dished out a personal dare and I gaurantee you some of us will take you up on it. :eat :eat :eat :eat :eat :eat :binge :binge :binge :binge :binge :binge

:toni

David_S85

Jun-02-2005, 09:29 PM

• Cost of a circuitous walk through a dark London alley on a quest for momentary pleasures... Personal safety and questionable health risks.
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• Cost of a carton of Cherry Ripes... $100 on Debit MasterCard.
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• Enjoying a fun thread like this on DGrin... Priceless.
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Gotta be one of the best photo essays in months, Andy. :thumb
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Now, I must ponder this thought. I am getting mighty worried, and even a bit scared, where all this C-Riping is headed. :scratch And then this new drug I hear about just today; what's it called? Coffee Crisps, is it? :dunno

There will be a day when these forums are all but emptied out; and the de-tox units will be filled with mostly Smugmuggers and Dgrinners. :twitch

Does health insurance cover the risks of these foods? Or does it come under some exemptionable clause of self-endangerment? :deal

gubbs

Jun-02-2005, 10:08 PM

I have to admit to feeling guilty for introducing a desperate and weakened man to a new source of supply. I just hope his children don't see him in this chocolate, cherry induced feeding frenzy.

I'll never forgive myself!! I insist the box is finished by the time you reach the airport :D

andy can we expect more frequent visits to London now??

gus

Jun-02-2005, 11:49 PM

..................:scratch so what do i do with the box of KING SIZE that i picked up this arvo :dunno .

gus

Jun-02-2005, 11:54 PM

Andy

Jun-03-2005, 12:06 AM

..................:scratch so what do i do with the box of KING SIZE that i picked up this arvo :dunno .

just what you always planned, 'gus, stick to the plan

:lol3

gus

Jun-03-2005, 12:23 AM

just what you always planned, 'gus, stick to the plan

:lol3
Are you sure you wont be sick of 'em before then ?

Now ...have you put some in the fridge & tried them really cold ? Thats the best way to eat 'em !

And as mentioned....the next level

Cherry Ripe Bite Size
Delicious pieces of ice cream blended with cherries and smothered in rich Cadbury Old Gold dark chocolate presented on a rich metallic flow wrapped tray.

TassieD

Jun-03-2005, 01:23 AM

Tassie - I will PM you my address in LA. Please go to your nearest store, purchase 5 gallons of the CRIC, contact DHL, explain you have a perishable shipment bound for the US, have them provide a dry-ice chest... :rofl

Look, you all may drool over cherry ripes, Andy may be king of the ribs, but nobody, understand NOBODY can out-eat me on ice cream NO BODY!!! :D
Forgot to mention that my local store would be the cadbury's factory about 5km from where I live, will hopefully be doing a job out the in teh up coming months.........can't wait

TassieD

Jun-03-2005, 01:26 AM

Tassie

has anyone ever told you, you are a tease, before. :scratch
Hi there Dragon, yep have been told a couple of times, they also sell other flavours as well, but I think you guys are pretty much fixed on cherry ripes at the moment.

Cheers
David

nzmacro

Jun-03-2005, 02:41 AM

:rofl LOL, the empty box says it all :D . Interesting perspectives Andy to start off with. The rest I'm just plain old jealous. I didn't know these were that popular in the US ??. I've tried them a couple of times and there were darn good I must admit. If you ever get down this way, I'll give you a box of peanut slabs :wink

Danny.

dragon300zx

Jun-03-2005, 05:13 AM

..................:scratch so what do i do with the box of KING SIZE that i picked up this arvo :dunno .

I can PM you my address. :D

David_S85

Jun-03-2005, 08:52 PM

gus

Jun-03-2005, 09:44 PM

We ought to get paid (in Cherry Ripes) for helping Cadbury promote these things.

As of when I write this, if you type in "cherry ripes" in Google™, Dgrin threads about Cherry Ripes come up as the 6th and 7th listings. And if we keep this up, we'll be ranked even higher. We Rock! :thumb

And I haven't even had the pleasure of eating one yet. :cry
Mate i must admit...i have evil intentions taking the 15 odd bars over in my camera bag but never ..NEVER did i think i would uncover a monster of biblical proportions.

Gus

Just dropped a 7bar special in one sitting....im going in to have my stomach pumped in about an hour.

Andy

Jun-04-2005, 01:36 AM

i started two days ago with 48 cherry ripes. after two days with gubbs and luben, and gubbs' family (after all, mrs g is about to lamb jr gubbs!), there's only 25 bars left!

whoops - 24 - damn, shudda packed 'em in my luggage :lol3

snapapple

Jun-04-2005, 09:14 AM

Andy, you are quite a story teller. Love the photo essay. Maybe we can ALL write letters to Cadbury and get them to market these things in the US. Their Cadburry Easter Eggs do a tremendous business at Easter time. Of course, if they sell Cherry Ripes during one season only, all the "hooked" individuals will revolt. :rofl

snapapple

Jun-04-2005, 09:19 AM

Just checked Google. It's now #3. :clap:clap:clap