2020 Random Comment Thread
Jan 22nd 2020, 6:43 pm
#62
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Re: 2020 Random Comment Thread
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
I once had to unload an entire 20ft box truck full of arts and crafts from Mexico because the customs dudes couldn't tell the difference between the smell of fresh rush matting and weed. I mean really, you would think, right? Anyway, the nice little labrador they put in the truck obviously did know the difference and gave me the all clear. And no, they didn't help me repack 
Me, driving off the Rosslare ferry...
Customs man, "Sha, now would ye have any of them auld drugs on board at all?"
Me "I might be able to let you have a couple of Aspirin"
Customs man, "Ah sha, I don't mean that kind of drugs at all! Away with ye!"
Me, drives on happily.....
Jan 22nd 2020, 6:46 pm
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Re: 2020 Random Comment Thread
Originally Posted by macliam
See, here we have the difference between reality and Irish reallity.
Me, driving off the Rosslare ferry...
Customs man, "Sha, now would ye have any of them auld drugs on board at all?"
Me "I might be able to let you have a couple of Aspirin"
Customs man, "Ah sha, I don't mean that kind of drugs at all! Away with ye!"
Me, drives on happily.....
Me, driving off the Rosslare ferry...
Customs man, "Sha, now would ye have any of them auld drugs on board at all?"
Me "I might be able to let you have a couple of Aspirin"
Customs man, "Ah sha, I don't mean that kind of drugs at all! Away with ye!"
Me, drives on happily.....
Dear god, reply like that to a US customs officer and you won't be getting out for a week.
Jan 22nd 2020, 7:09 pm
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Re: 2020 Random Comment Thread
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
Dear god, reply like that to a US customs officer and you won't be getting out for a week.
Jan 22nd 2020, 8:09 pm
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Re: 2020 Random Comment Thread
Originally Posted by Lion in Winter
US customs officials don't do irony, either.
Jan 22nd 2020, 10:27 pm
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Re: 2020 Random Comment Thread
Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing
Hard mode is buying loose leaf tea and putting it into ziplock bags before packing. Extra hard mode - do the same but with sage and oregano.
That was hilarious...Hours he was held up, while they were trying to figure out what one must be trying to hide amongst that much curry spices and herbs
Jan 22nd 2020, 10:39 pm
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Re: 2020 Random Comment Thread
Originally Posted by Bob
Back in school, a mate went to see his uncle in India to get a sack of herbs for his dads restaurant.
That was hilarious...Hours he was held up, while they were trying to figure out what one must be trying to hide amongst that much curry spices and herbs
That was hilarious...Hours he was held up, while they were trying to figure out what one must be trying to hide amongst that much curry spices and herbs
They still managed to salvage most of it!
Jan 23rd 2020, 12:38 pm
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Re: 2020 Random Comment Thread
Originally Posted by Nutek
I just have visions of sitting in a holding cell whilst each and every bag is individually tested.
Jan 23rd 2020, 1:15 pm
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Re: 2020 Random Comment Thread
Originally Posted by Bob
Back in school, a mate went to see his uncle in India to get a sack of herbs for his dads restaurant.
That was hilarious...Hours he was held up, while they were trying to figure out what one must be trying to hide amongst that much curry spices and herbs
That was hilarious...Hours he was held up, while they were trying to figure out what one must be trying to hide amongst that much curry spices and herbs
Jan 23rd 2020, 1:55 pm
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Re: 2020 Random Comment Thread
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I always declare ‘teabags’ on the customs forms, but the case is always put through additional screening (x-ray) at US airports. Goodness knows what all those little bags look like.
