In this day and age of wireless connectivity, many travelers find it impossible to unplug and actually enjoy the journey.
This is a shame, because most guests I meet are wound tighter than Donald Trump’s hairpiece right before a televised debate.
And that’s pretty tight.
We all need to learn to relax while traveling, folks. Why spend thousands of dollars if you’re not going to truly unwind while away from home? You might as well stay on your couch and obsess over every detail of your life. At least that way, you can save the cash for therapy and antidepressants.
That having been said, most travelers could stand to put more effort into the planning phase of their excursions. Unwinding requires some forethought. For example, when it comes to having certain aspects of your home life follow you on vacation, you really need to think things through. Failure to do so could get you a free trip to the last place you want to call home-away-from-home…
Confused? Stick with me and all will be clear soon.
A young wife recently approached the hotel’s Concierge Desk to make a rather routine request.
“My husband is expecting a very important package that should be delivered in the next day or so… can you inform us when it arrives? It’s vital my husband get this package! My husband’s package is very significant!”
Yes, it’s a crying shame I wasn’t there to discuss that last sentence with the young, over-enthusiastic bride. To be fair, though, I most likely would have been laughing far too hard to say anything at all – for fifteen minutes at least. Golden opportunities like that don’t land in my lap every day, kids.
At any rate, the bride in question was adamant that her hubby’s package was something “that should not be ignored”. (Again, I can’t believe I missed this chick.) Unfortunately, the couple checked out before the aforementioned package showed up. This is where it gets tricky, my friends.
The bride was smart enough to leave a forwarding address for her spouse’s package – though one would imagine it went everywhere he did – and so she assumed that she covered all her bases.
Boy, did she get it wrong.
Dead wrong.
I know you’re confused again. Hang in there.
While the bride was wise enough to leave a forwarding address, she was completely brain-dead when it came to the reality of having items shipped to her hotel. Listen carefully to this travel tip…
When you have a package shipped to a hotel with your name on it, it can actually be considered the establishment’s property once they assume responsibility for it.
In some cases, hotels will feel compelled to open certain packages if they feel the contents are of a suspicious nature. They are perfectly within their rights to do so.
And that’s exactly what happened in this case.
Security opened the package in question.
Which contained enough cocaine to put Keith Richards in the ground.
Yes, you read that correctly. The local authorities examined the white powder, confirmed it’s nature and sent it on to the PD in the couple’s hometown so an arrest or two could me made. Fortunately, their dealer even left a card in the package so the police in his district can bring him in for milk and cookies.
So do you see what the bride did wrong, readers?
ONE: She was far too stupid to be allowed to venture into the great wide open.
TWO: She and her husband actually had a butt load of cocaine shipped to their hotel.
THREE: They left their real address so their drugs could be shipped there – and so the authorities could easily track them down.
Again, the real tragedy here was that all of this happened while I was off-duty. Still, at least I can use this almost-unbelievable situation to entertain, illuminate and educate my readership.
Yes, I am quite the humanitarian, thank you very much.
See you in the lobby, kids.
Just don’t send your drugs there.
Seriously?!
Well obviously this happened, I’m not sure how I can still be surprised at some peoples stupidity. Wow. Just wow.
xo
Wow, indeed, Ann.
OMG! Wow. Isn’t there a radio show that captures the world’s most stupid criminals? I can’t even imagine what part of this plan sounded good to them.
Thank you for a Monday laugh 🙂
Anytime.
Classic.
And that was the second drug bust that week!
That is stupidity on a mega scale and one even I cannot match with tales to tell.
Nice!
So this is what victory feels like?
OFFS. Stupidity is always amusing. I can be dumb, yes, I can, I admit it. But this…..
I know…
Can she breathe without being reminded?
Well. At least she won’t be allowed out into the world any time soon, I presume. After all, she’s in the adult playpen now.
Definitely.
Now contacting shipping company to re-route certain parcels in transit…
Good move, Allie…
To be fair, maybe wifey didn’t know what the contents were. Hubby may have thought her just thick enough to send down rather than a suspicious character like himself. I like his faith in her though.
Do you ever meet guests that follow your blog Robert? I wonder whether they play up so they get a mention.
Hugs
I’ve met one or two regulars who follow me, David.
Bu they’re all normal, sadly…
Robert, this is too stupidly funny! A needed Monday laugh! Great way, as always, how you write up these unbelievable posts! 💛 Elizabeth
Thanks, Elizabeth!
This belongs in the dumb criminals hall of fame.
I know, right?
Yes. Ha ha ha.
So it seems they chose the right courier – “life is full of ‘UPS’ and downs.”
Bummer, kids.
The good news? They’re on the right track for being candidates for the Darwin awards!
You always see the silver lining, don’t you?
My first thought was that the wife was ignorant as well as stupid. It stinks that you didn’t get a front row seat. Still it was a read that makes you go hmmmm.
It sure did.
Stupid doesn’t even cover this scenario…
It sure doesn’t…
Bwahaha! Too funny Hook.
Thanks, Paul.
I can totally see that happening. I’m wondering if the blushing bride even knew what was in the package?
I have a feeling she knew…
This is VERY useful information…for a friend.
A friend?
Of course, Cutter…
Just when you think they can’t get any more foolish
Don’t insult the “dumb” – down rite stuuuuupid people.
Expect the unexpected, old friend.
Stupid is as stupid does!! Gah.. she took stupid to a whole other level!
My stepdad had a great saying that I think applies here… “She wasn’t just a dumbass, she was eat UP with the dumbass!” LMAO! 😛