Haggis causes bomb scare

Post by John Silver
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/airport-bomb-scare-over-edinburgh-haggis-1-3279528?WT.mc_id=Outbrain_text&obref=obinsite

:-) Drug mules will be pleased; no need to push drug containers into
their orifices, just fill a haggis instead.

Yesterday, I went to the village PO to post a parcel to England and
had to declare the contents; "It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job". I pointed out it was addressed to
"Marmalade Awards". Then she said "Please confirm the marmalade is
securely packed and sealed." (By this time the woman behind me was
giggling) I said it was and she asked if I had put my address on the
outside in cae it was not delivered. I had. Then I asked just as a
matter of interest, has anyone ever had their parcel refused for
admitting banned contents or bad packing. She said no, but she had to
ask because I might be a mystery service tester checking she was
following procedure to the letter.

Its a cancer charity cause, so any othe marmalade makers interested?

http://www.dalemainmarmaladeawards.co.uk/

Janet

Mike.. . . .

2014-01-25 13:39:22 UTC

Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

--
Mike... . . . .

Phil Cook

2014-01-25 18:28:57 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

--
Phil Cook

Ophelia

2014-01-25 18:52:30 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas packages to
Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say, if we were
sending something banned, would we admit it???

--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/

John Silver

2014-01-26 00:23:36 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas
packages to Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say,
if we were sending something banned, would we admit it???

I was returning an item to a company by post. The counter clerk looked
at the name it was going to and asked if the package contained lithium
batteries. I said that it was a mains powered item. He said that lithium
batteries can be sent in the product but not loose in the carton.
John

Ophelia

2014-01-26 13:09:46 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas
packages to Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say,
if we were sending something banned, would we admit it???

I was returning an item to a company by post. The counter clerk looked at
the name it was going to and asked if the package contained lithium
batteries. I said that it was a mains powered item. He said that lithium
batteries can be sent in the product but not loose in the carton.

She asked what was in it, I told her, and she said OK and stamped it:))

--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/

Jane Gillett

2014-01-27 08:31:07 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas
packages to Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say,
if we were sending something banned, would we admit it???

I was returning an item to a company by post. The counter clerk looked at
the name it was going to and asked if the package contained lithium
batteries. I said that it was a mains powered item. He said that lithium
batteries can be sent in the product but not loose in the carton.

She asked what was in it, I told her, and she said OK and stamped it:))

Talking about batteries and making use of thread drift does anybody know
WHY most batteries are sold in packs of 2 or 4 when most small torches take
3?

Jane

--
Jane Gillett : ***@higherstert.co.uk : Totnes, Devon.

Tim C.

2014-01-27 08:18:15 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas packages to
Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say, if we were
sending something banned, would we admit it???

You might not know that it is banned. And it'll save you the cost of
postage if they spot it?

--
Tim C. Linz, Austria.

Ophelia

2014-01-27 12:33:08 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas packages to
Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say, if we were
sending something banned, would we admit it???

You might not know that it is banned. And it'll save you the cost of
postage if they spot it?

Well I don't think there was anything. I told her the contents when she
asked me. I was just making the point that had I wanted to send something
illegal I wouldn't admit it, would I?

--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/

Tim C.

2014-01-27 13:38:36 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas packages to
Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say, if we were
sending something banned, would we admit it???

You might not know that it is banned. And it'll save you the cost of
postage if they spot it?

Well I don't think there was anything. I told her the contents when she
asked me. I was just making the point that had I wanted to send something
illegal I wouldn't admit it, would I?

Well no, probably not. Not knowingly anyway. :-)
The thing is, depending on the stuff sent, the receiver in Germany may get
charged for any costs incurred in disposing of the items sent. If you sent
ham (or something, cheese or cigarettes, whatever), there is a set disposal
charge per kilo, which they possibly have to pay.

--
Tim C. Linz, Austria.

Ophelia

2014-01-27 15:20:59 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is
not
a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas
packages
to
Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say, if we were
sending something banned, would we admit it???

You might not know that it is banned. And it'll save you the cost of
postage if they spot it?

Well I don't think there was anything. I told her the contents when she
asked me. I was just making the point that had I wanted to send something
illegal I wouldn't admit it, would I?

I take your point but these were the grandchildren's pressies for Christmas
so no, no
ciggies etc:) Actually the parcel wasn't even opened at the other end. So
they don't seem to be too concerned.

--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/

Tim C.

2014-01-27 16:01:31 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is
not
a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas
packages
to
Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say, if we were
sending something banned, would we admit it???

You might not know that it is banned. And it'll save you the cost of
postage if they spot it?

Well I don't think there was anything. I told her the contents when she
asked me. I was just making the point that had I wanted to send something
illegal I wouldn't admit it, would I?

I take your point but these were the grandchildren's pressies for Christmas
so no, no
ciggies etc:) Actually the parcel wasn't even opened at the other end. So
they don't seem to be too concerned.

They only open suspicious parcels, obviously. But still, the person taking
your parcel isn't to know and you might even have been grateful had you
tried to post something illegal (unknowingly).

--
Tim C. Linz, Austria.

Ophelia

2014-01-27 16:07:54 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is
not
a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas
packages
to
Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say, if we were
sending something banned, would we admit it???

You might not know that it is banned. And it'll save you the cost of
postage if they spot it?

Well I don't think there was anything. I told her the contents when she
asked me. I was just making the point that had I wanted to send something
illegal I wouldn't admit it, would I?

I take your point but these were the grandchildren's pressies for Christmas
so no, no
ciggies etc:) Actually the parcel wasn't even opened at the other end.
So
they don't seem to be too concerned.

They only open suspicious parcels, obviously. But still, the person taking
your parcel isn't to know and you might even have been grateful had you
tried to post something illegal (unknowingly).

It would be unknowingly. I would hate to compromise family at the other
end.

--
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/

Jane Gillett

2014-01-28 09:10:06 UTC

Post by Mike.. . . .
Following a post by Janet

Post by Janet
"It's regulations now, we have to know". I
replied that the contents were marmalade, and she replied "this is not a
joke, I'm just doing my job".

Even Xmas cards going outside of EU now need contents declaration on
back. You have to take responsibility for what you are sending it
seems.

Anybody sending a package from Oz has to have their identity checked.

We didn't have our identities checked when we sent the Christmas packages to
Germany but we were asked what was inside. I mean to say, if we were
sending something banned, would we admit it???

You might not know that it is banned. And it'll save you the cost of
postage if they spot it?

Cost is not to be sniffed at. I was asked to pay £11 plus to post a pair of
shoes. I kept the shoes.
Jane

--
Jane Gillett : ***@higherstert.co.uk : Totnes, Devon.

Mike.. . . .

2014-01-26 13:46:22 UTC

Following a post by John Silver

Post by John Silver
Rabbie could write an ode to this.
http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/airport-bomb-scare-over-edinburgh-haggis-1-3279528?WT.mc_id=Outbrain_text&obref=obinsite
John

heres a learned article on the haggis
<http://www.fellwalk.co.uk/haggis.htm

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Mike... . . . .

Mike.. . . .

2014-01-26 13:47:47 UTC