| Mystery arrival from Thailand 12:43 - Oct 1 with 2677 views | wkj |
So as a few of you will have no doubt noticed by now, I have recently become more outward in discussing my garden. Searching for something a bit different on the old Amazon, I decided to give purple potatoes a whirl.
After ordering the seeds about 2 weeks or so ago, I had forgot about it, until this morning. Postie arrives, drops something through the door, open it, and inside are some odd looking seeds, seeds that I had forgotten about. On the front is the customs declaration that says "Stud earring".
I know the transport of goods across borders is particular, especially with food items, I think seeds are of particular importance. Obviously the seller has bluffed these seeds over the border, but they have my phone number (written on the front with the address, god knows why) and I am ,concerned that if I make a fuss, the right thing to do, I might be entering a world of headaches.
What should one do in this scenario, for all I know I might be growing an ecstasy plant in the garden and could get the entire eco system smacked up if I plant them.
(Actually true, not a gag/wind up)
[Post edited 1 Oct 2019 12:52]
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 12:53 - Oct 1 with 2098 views | footers |
"Stud" earring, eh? Obviously wasn't meant for you. |  |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 12:55 - Oct 1 with 2083 views | wkj |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 12:53 - Oct 1 by footers |
"Stud" earring, eh? Obviously wasn't meant for you. |
I will whatsapp you my stud when I get drunk next! | |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:00 - Oct 1 with 2050 views | BrightonBlue |
He obviously meant ‘spud’
Must be next to stud on his drop down list. ;) |  | | |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:02 - Oct 1 with 2044 views | Rozz |
They're watching you.
"Importing from other European and Mediterranean countries
If you are travelling from certain other European and Mediterranean countries not listed above, you may bring into the UK the following:
Seeds
Up to 5 retail packed packets of ‘restricted seeds’ (not all seeds are restricted; and the importation into the UK of potato seeds is prohibited). If you wish to bring more than 5 packets back to the UK you will need to obtain a phytosanitary certificate or a licence." |  | | |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:03 - Oct 1 with 2033 views | wkj |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:02 - Oct 1 by Rozz |
They're watching you.
"Importing from other European and Mediterranean countries
If you are travelling from certain other European and Mediterranean countries not listed above, you may bring into the UK the following:
Seeds
Up to 5 retail packed packets of ‘restricted seeds’ (not all seeds are restricted; and the importation into the UK of potato seeds is prohibited). If you wish to bring more than 5 packets back to the UK you will need to obtain a phytosanitary certificate or a licence." |
Thankfully I only have the one packet, so I am only 20% in the poo | |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:06 - Oct 1 with 2014 views | Rozz |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:03 - Oct 1 by wkj |
Thankfully I only have the one packet, so I am only 20% in the poo |
Now instead of doing my work, I'm trying to find out why worldly potatoes are banned but those from Europe are not. My boss would like a word.
Make that 40%. | | | |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:08 - Oct 1 with 2002 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:02 - Oct 1 by Rozz |
They're watching you.
"Importing from other European and Mediterranean countries
If you are travelling from certain other European and Mediterranean countries not listed above, you may bring into the UK the following:
Seeds
Up to 5 retail packed packets of ‘restricted seeds’ (not all seeds are restricted; and the importation into the UK of potato seeds is prohibited). If you wish to bring more than 5 packets back to the UK you will need to obtain a phytosanitary certificate or a licence." |
Thailand is a Mediterranean country now? Blimey, this sea level rise stuff works quickly.  |  |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:11 - Oct 1 with 1993 views | footers |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:08 - Oct 1 by Swansea_Blue |
Thailand is a Mediterranean country now? Blimey, this sea level rise stuff works quickly. |
That should make flights cheaper too. Win-win. | |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:15 - Oct 1 with 1961 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:11 - Oct 1 by footers |
That should make flights cheaper too. Win-win. |
Not once a highly virulent invasives species, believed to be a type of purple potato from Asia, forces us to close down all our airports  | |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:18 - Oct 1 with 1944 views | footers |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:15 - Oct 1 by Swansea_Blue |
Not once a highly virulent invasives species, believed to be a type of purple potato from Asia, forces us to close down all our airports |
Vote Triffid Party. | |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:22 - Oct 1 with 1930 views | SitfcB |
Plant it. See what happens. |  |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:25 - Oct 1 with 1918 views | footers |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:22 - Oct 1 by SitfcB |
Plant it. See what happens. |
Aiding and abetting the cultivation of potentially invasive, non-natives species, eh? Sorry sittorz but it's porridge for you mate. | |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:31 - Oct 1 with 1883 views | wkj |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:25 - Oct 1 by footers |
Aiding and abetting the cultivation of potentially invasive, non-natives species, eh? Sorry sittorz but it's porridge for you mate. |
I don't want those garage music types coming onto my land and tripping balls near my radishes, it;'s bad enough with Swanners already scrumping my peas. | |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:41 - Oct 1 with 1832 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:31 - Oct 1 by wkj |
I don't want those garage music types coming onto my land and tripping balls near my radishes, it;'s bad enough with Swanners already scrumping my peas. |
But me ducks go quackers for them...
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:43 - Oct 1 with 1829 views | StochesStotasBlewe |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:22 - Oct 1 by SitfcB |
Plant it. See what happens. |
A customer of mine ordered some bird of paradise seeds in spring from some website or other.
This autumn, they have produced the finest tomatoes i have ever eaten. |  |
| We have no village green, or a shop.
It's very, very quiet.
I can walk to the pub. |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:48 - Oct 1 with 1798 views | noggin |
I recently received an envelope from China, with a cheap copper ring in it. I've never ordered anything from china. My name and correct address so not a mistake. All very strange. |  |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:52 - Oct 1 with 1771 views | StokieBlue |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:48 - Oct 1 by noggin |
I recently received an envelope from China, with a cheap copper ring in it. I've never ordered anything from china. My name and correct address so not a mistake. All very strange. |
Does it say Huawei on the side?
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:54 - Oct 1 with 1765 views | wkj |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:52 - Oct 1 by StokieBlue |
Does it say Huawei on the side?
SB |
Bet it weighed 5g | |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:55 - Oct 1 with 1755 views | BackToRussia |
Bit late for spuds buh |  |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:57 - Oct 1 with 1746 views | wkj |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:55 - Oct 1 by BackToRussia |
Bit late for spuds buh |
I'm getting my seeds in for the spring, got a heated poly tunnel, look at meeee | |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 14:02 - Oct 1 with 1726 views | NthQldITFC |
Less of a shock than the unsolicited Lay-D Buoy I guess? |  |
| # WE ARE STEALING THE FUTURE FROM OUR CHILDREN --- WE MUST CHANGE COURSE # | | Poll: | It's driving me nuts |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand (n/t) on 14:13 - Oct 1 with 1702 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:25 - Oct 1 by footers |
Aiding and abetting the cultivation of potentially invasive, non-natives species, eh? Sorry sittorz but it's porridge for you mate. |
[Post edited 1 Oct 2019 14:14]
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 14:14 - Oct 1 with 1696 views | Marshalls_Mullet |
Only one thing to do...
...buy some stud earrings!! | |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 14:18 - Oct 1 with 1684 views | StochesStotasBlewe |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:57 - Oct 1 by wkj |
I'm getting my seeds in for the spring, got a heated poly tunnel, look at meeee |
You will be telling us you have a Mercedes, Sauna and musical bidet next Hyacinth  | |
| We have no village green, or a shop.
It's very, very quiet.
I can walk to the pub. |
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| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 14:18 - Oct 1 with 1684 views | BackToRussia |
| Mystery arrival from Thailand on 13:57 - Oct 1 by wkj |
I'm getting my seeds in for the spring, got a heated poly tunnel, look at meeee |
Serious. You in the business? | |
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