On 19 Jul 2005 19:52:30 -0700, "Tighthead" >
reported to us:

>I went into my local CT on Saturday (Vancouver) and noticed a nearly
>non existant stock of Royal Oak, both lump and briquettes. Some new
>lump, from Namibia, was there instead at $12 for 5 kilos (11 pounds).
>
>Does any Canadian out there no if they are discontinuing the Royal Oak
>product? That would be most disappointing.
>
>I also find it bizarre that I need to by Namibian charcoal in Canada.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Will


Not sure about CT. If you head to Rona, you will find Maple Leaf lump
& briquettes. The lump is to die for, but I haven't tried the
briquettes.

Ask the manager why they import stuff from Namibia. Ah, forget it.
Ten years ago it would have led to an intelligent conversation with
the staff.

Wally

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