tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post7695625471647871034..comments2024-03-07T06:39:52.247+00:00Comments on Nothing 2 Declare: Reasons to be Cheerful ... Pt 3. The Baccy CruiseSmoking Hothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04534745989363293923noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-35208026989407120222011-10-19T22:31:52.483+01:002011-10-19T22:31:52.483+01:00Zaphod, thats how these idiots think. They really ...Zaphod, thats how these idiots think. They really believe that by doing stuff like this the bar sales will go up! What a set of morons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-16937961180989896002011-10-19T22:17:49.178+01:002011-10-19T22:17:49.178+01:00The people searching for alcohol when we boarded i...The people searching for alcohol when we boarded in Hull, were using Customs' scanner. Can that be legal? <br /><br />The guy in front of me had a bottle of spirits. He suggested that he drink it there, but "That's not allowed." WTF? He had to leave it, to go in their stash. I bet those people enjoy their job.Zaphodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695819392577629492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-64442404369386283912011-10-19T13:15:03.955+01:002011-10-19T13:15:03.955+01:00"
You quote 25% smokers but that figure is mu..."<br />You quote 25% smokers but that figure is much much higher on these ferries due to smokers shopping for cheap tobacco/cigarettes."<br /><br />On my recent trip with Stena-most of it spent in the smoking lounge- I'd guesstimate that it's probably not a 1/4 but more like a 1/3 of passengers are smokers.SBCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-31839588982452631022011-10-19T12:50:04.401+01:002011-10-19T12:50:04.401+01:00Anon 12.05
P&O only have to look at the Holla...Anon 12.05<br /><br />P&O only have to look at the Holland America Line that sail under the same flag as these P&O ferries did ... the Netherlands. Holland America Line cater for their smokers and have smoking bars.<br /><br />There is no reason whatsoever that P&O do not have a smoking bar on their ferries apart from the P&O Board being full of smokerphobes of course.<br /><br />You quote 25% smokers but that figure is much much higher on these ferries due to smokers shopping for cheap tobacco/cigarettes.Smoking Hothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534745989363293923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-27922139295742378242011-10-19T12:31:33.915+01:002011-10-19T12:31:33.915+01:00Ramble over, Thanks to Mick Walker for telling us ...Ramble over, Thanks to Mick Walker for telling us of the trip, and I hope we can have many more to stop the bully tactics of the government and HMRC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-20205466407651588322011-10-19T12:05:47.868+01:002011-10-19T12:05:47.868+01:00Thank you for an enjoyable trip. We me Greg Burrow...Thank you for an enjoyable trip. We me Greg Burrows and Grant French went to Ostend we both represent'd UKIP in the last general election,I am pleased to note that no problems were experianced by customs on our legal import of duty paid tobacco.<br />Our main contension was being treated like criminals at the Saint Georges docks were we arrived early and were not allowed to take alcohol through checkin/passport check, no free country in the world has tactics were they do not allow you to have a drink after check in, no bar three hours without a drink P&O wants to start looking after its share holders and start changing its policy, no area to smoke is outrageous, can P&O afford to upset 25% of the population like this, and as for not having a smoking bar onboard ship adds insult to injury the UK government maybe dictorial but that does not give the right for P&O to dictate why people can not smoke as there is no significant risk from second hand smoke (see HSE OC255/15)or P&O look at the 113 studies carried out which show no significant harm from SHS.<br />P&O want to get there act together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-82714546673712625602011-10-19T09:44:25.601+01:002011-10-19T09:44:25.601+01:00Last time we went over we had a two and a half hou...Last time we went over we had a two and a half hour ferry delay outside of Dover (not happy bunnies when we got off, I can tell you!) and we were about the tenth car off the ferry when it finally docked. We hoped, somewhat vainly, that HMRC would be sympathetic after our ordeal and not be too awkward. Well, it was a nice thought! We were stopped/not stopped (physically barred from moving, but only for a 'chat', so not stopped), were completely honest about what we had done (four of us, each with 70-80 pouches of HRT), were told to wait by their sheds, where we could see at least three other vehicles that had already been stopped and taken into the sheds - one, a 4x4, being taken apart by a team of HMRC goons. After about ten minutes the same ossifer came back and told us we could go, so I suppose it was a result.<br />HMRC were their normal extremely rude in a very official way selves, and seemed to be enjoying delaying us even further. Of course, I can't say why the other vehicles had been stopped, maybe they were all the result of intelligence-led operations and maybe they were after class A drugs, weapons and kiddie porn, but I think that the balance of probability is that they were simply taking a chance with as many punters as possible, and hoping to be able to seize as many pouches of baccy as they could get away with, knowing that a lot of people would be late home, and had been stuck at the ferry bar for an extra two hours, so being unable to argue accurately or coherently. We were all sober, not happy, and ready for a 'jolly good arguement' is HMRC wanted one, and it probably showed, so we got through.<br />This is my first trip since the new 'guidelines', so it may be interesting. between six of us there will be 260 pouches of HRT, so well within last months' 'guidelines' but well outside of this. Of course, I hope we are ignored but I at least will make sure that at least half-a-dozen ossifers are tied up for several hours if they try to take my baccy off me!DuncanDisorderlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998608771690496642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-41538592284515077442011-10-18T21:01:11.299+01:002011-10-18T21:01:11.299+01:00Thanks Duncan, l can confirm what you say is true....Thanks Duncan, l can confirm what you say is true. We've dealt with these Bruges shops for a long time and found them always to be dependable. Something to take into consideration is that you can actually ring them direct and they'll confirm immediately. l did this on Sat for one of the 'crew' and their order was there the next day ... as you say, waiting.<br /><br />Have a good trip and let us know the details ... especially UKBA reaction. Stay safe!Smoking Hothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534745989363293923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-63892168519771291282011-10-18T20:42:05.225+01:002011-10-18T20:42:05.225+01:00Anonymous said...
Visigoth posted this on F2C '...Anonymous said...<br />Visigoth posted this on F2C 'For your added discomfort Belgian Shops ,in cooperation with the UK government are limiting customers<br />to 1.5 kg Amber Leaf (30 pouches)'<br /><br />It's not all Belgian shops cos he was only at Ostende. There was no prob in Bruge as you could get what you want and any amount.<br /><br />This is definitely true, as I am in Bruges next week, and have pre-booked 120 pouches of The Amber Stuff (amongst quite a lot of other stuff, the order is for six of us to share, but quite happy for it to be on one receipt, if HMRC want to argue the odds, or try to seize our vehicle, fair enough!) confirmation e-mail received yesterday confirming my order was ready and waiting.DuncanDisorderlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998608771690496642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-8974561349592857362011-10-18T12:21:26.754+01:002011-10-18T12:21:26.754+01:00Bloody well done to allBloody well done to allKarlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-12295671622000021962011-10-17T22:50:05.484+01:002011-10-17T22:50:05.484+01:00l have to congratulate the way this was done. Open...l have to congratulate the way this was done. Openly stating that everyone were legitimate crossborder shoppers and giving the details of the trip was inspirational. By adding that everyone knew the actual procedures that Customs must to adhere to was the icing on the cake.<br /><br />ln truth, this is one of the few occasions that l can actually say that Customs have made an intelligent decision.Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-24588803223472285552011-10-17T22:11:26.913+01:002011-10-17T22:11:26.913+01:00That was the best run yet!
I just realised why. ...That was the best run yet! <br /><br />I just realised why. Looking back now, it was a bit Kamikaze.<br /> <br />Point one, the start of the cheap ticket season attracts cost-conscious smokers to do their bulk shopping, and Customs know this. Time for an ambush offensive.<br /><br />Point two, the new drastically reduce "guidelines" should increase Customs' haul enormously.<br /><br />Point three, SH openly announced the date and location, even giving his phone number! (This immediately following a glorious victory over Customs, which I can't tell you about, alas.)<br /><br />Oi! Mr Sked? Come on, if yer think yer 'ard enough? Ya want some revenge?<br /><br />So it's no wonder that only the fascinating characters turned up. Warriors, witches, maniacs, tacticians, strategists, freedom fighters, all kind of superheroes! (Even a forklift driver!) We should have staged a revolution instead. Or Lord of the Rings part 4?<br /><br />I'm knackered. I went straight to work from the run, so I haven't even started the recovery process yet.<br /><br />Customs? They bottled it. Why? Bullies only pick on the weak? I know you're reading this, Mr Sked.<br /><br />Public servants? Ha! We're not the Pirates, HMRC are.Zaphodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695819392577629492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-27890132439360752011-10-17T21:56:19.398+01:002011-10-17T21:56:19.398+01:00sounds as though you all had a great time.
anon 21...sounds as though you all had a great time.<br />anon 21.33 yep l agree, it's all in the detail. thanks for that.Propnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-49477629182335015842011-10-17T21:38:48.858+01:002011-10-17T21:38:48.858+01:00My pleasure Mrs B. Thanks for dropping in and keep...My pleasure Mrs B. Thanks for dropping in and keeping us company. I crashed out when we got home too. Knackered - but in a nice way.<br /><br /> Thanks SH. I thought I had left a comment on this post but I've visited so many today - all with good things to say - that I must have got diverted.<br /><br /> Til next time me hearties ..Pat Nurse MAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591807335364002658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-12772167994963141812011-10-17T21:33:56.146+01:002011-10-17T21:33:56.146+01:00Visigoth posted this on F2C 'For your added di...Visigoth posted this on F2C 'For your added discomfort Belgian Shops ,in cooperation with the UK government are limiting customers<br />to 1.5 kg Amber Leaf (30 pouches)'<br /><br />It's not all Belgian shops cos he was only at Ostende. There was no prob in Bruge as you could get what you want and any amount.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-62058934611815904252011-10-17T21:14:34.662+01:002011-10-17T21:14:34.662+01:00"UKBA man did this time was glance at the scr..."UKBA man did this time was glance at the screen and wave me on"<br /><br />Prob now says "Do not stop this person" lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-27610326095017176812011-10-17T20:10:36.086+01:002011-10-17T20:10:36.086+01:00Hell I'll second the post that needs redacting...Hell I'll second the post that needs redacting, could work meself into a fetish if more fork lifters were as good looking as the one I met this last weekend, don't blame you either Bucko.<br />Thanks for the kind words SBC...youre always welcome to pop round, , comments all now aproved (you won't have to wait next time its automatic after the first aproval) and repied to, going to me scratching now am totalled, stay safe all xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-28607155228079701262011-10-17T19:26:23.735+01:002011-10-17T19:26:23.735+01:00"I bet you've never met a chap with a for..."I bet you've never met a chap with a fork lift truck driver fetish before!"<br /><br />This post possibly contravenes Rule 34 of the internet and requires redacting.SBCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-13962205705324028432011-10-17T19:24:24.788+01:002011-10-17T19:24:24.788+01:00Thanks S I loved it and getting taken to the bacci...Thanks S I loved it and getting taken to the bacci shop in a mercedes limo xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-49384279427138616872011-10-17T19:20:05.535+01:002011-10-17T19:20:05.535+01:00Truly understandable though Bucko me ole son! :)
...Truly understandable though Bucko me ole son! :)<br /><br />Anon 19.02 When l've recovered l'll start to put something together.Smoking Hothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534745989363293923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-66169740539412175802011-10-17T19:07:51.729+01:002011-10-17T19:07:51.729+01:00I bet you've never met a chap with a fork lift...I bet you've never met a chap with a fork lift truck driver fetish before!Buckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169970711606515445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-37315738681083713912011-10-17T19:02:54.436+01:002011-10-17T19:02:54.436+01:00When is the next baccy run due?When is the next baccy run due?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-77805902937987183332011-10-17T18:10:41.035+01:002011-10-17T18:10:41.035+01:00Hopefully the other 'crew' will give you t...Hopefully the other 'crew' will give you the details about Ostende SBC. I'm sure they'll post here :)Smoking Hothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534745989363293923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-25997474221100484252011-10-17T18:03:55.375+01:002011-10-17T18:03:55.375+01:00BTW Great post by Nomine about it on his blog
htt...BTW Great post by Nomine about it on his blog<br /><br />http://nominedeus.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/new-guidelines-do-you-know-them/SBCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7430921577426368890.post-51564135526200131902011-10-17T17:55:14.580+01:002011-10-17T17:55:14.580+01:00http://2khh4.blogspot.com/2011/10/for-p.html
Link...http://2khh4.blogspot.com/2011/10/for-p.html<br /><br />Link above is for the Pee 'n oooOOOOh<br /><br />Bosses, showing how Stena do it.<br /><br />No, no Carol Marlow...no need to thank-happy to help.SBCnoreply@blogger.com