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mr mover Apr 22nd 2004 8:47 pm

new shipping problems,
 
A mate who works, for the company, in sydney, rang the other day to say, they just got a box [20ft container] in from the uk ,with Bullet holes in the side[2] , customs reckon this is becoming an increasing problem, with increase in weapons in the middle east, ships traversing, the suez canal are slow moving targets for any one with anti - western sentiment. minimal damage was caused, apparently, at least they cant blame the removalist;) ........................:D :beer: MM

sky Apr 22nd 2004 8:55 pm

Gawd back to the old days when migrants on the ships risked pirates attacking them enroute at sea

Mummy Apr 22nd 2004 8:56 pm

Re: new shipping problems,
 

Originally posted by mr mover
A mate who works, for the company, in sydney, rang the other day to say, they just got a box [20ft container] in from the uk ,with Bullet holes in the side[2] , customs reckon this is becoming an increasing problem, with increase in weapons in the middle east, ships traversing, the suez canal are slow moving targets for any one with anti - western sentiment. minimal damage was caused, apparently, at least they cant blame the removalist;) ........................:D :beer: MM
OMG!! Maybe I won't ship the baby after all but let him fly with us :D

Phoenixuk2oz Apr 23rd 2004 12:53 am

Re: new shipping problems,
 

Originally posted by mr mover
A mate who works, for the company, in sydney, rang the other day to say, they just got a box [20ft container] in from the uk ,with Bullet holes in the side[2] , customs reckon this is becoming an increasing problem, with increase in weapons in the middle east, ships traversing, the suez canal are slow moving targets for any one with anti - western sentiment. minimal damage was caused, apparently, at least they cant blame the removalist;) ........................:D :beer: MM

Maybe a route for MIL's????;):D

Phoenixuk2oz

Anjali Apr 23rd 2004 12:57 am

That is too bad! Can this be avoided in some way?

(putting bulletproof vests around the furniture:D )

ianj Apr 23rd 2004 12:59 am


That is too bad! Can this be avoided in some way?
You could always ask the armed banditos not to shoot at your stuff in a truly British way...............

and then duck ;)

bundy Apr 23rd 2004 1:00 am

Just one more thing to add to the worry list - our worldly goods being the victims of sniper attacks!!!

CHnJ Apr 23rd 2004 2:30 am

I think I may just not tell my wife about this one :eek:

whisky Apr 23rd 2004 3:01 am

A new design by Ikea:D :D :D :D

Whisky

mr mover Apr 23rd 2004 11:15 am


Originally posted by sky
Gawd back to the old days when migrants on the ships risked pirates attacking them enroute at sea
Unfortunatley, sky they still have pirates,around the straits of Mallaca, and they have been known to take the odd pot shot at a passing container ship...........:D :beer: MM


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