Category Archives: booze

Plane drunk

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Tim

I was browsing a website called Utsira.com keeping an eye on what jobs are on offer in Norway, when I found a story about a Norwegian ships officer who ran amok on a plane to Kuala Lumpur, a quick translation … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, Deckies, Engineers, Norway, booze | 4 Comments

Sweden and alcohol

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Tim

I only found out after I had moved to Sweden that the state controls the sale of alcohol in “System Bolaget” stores, they are actually very well stocked have decent opening hours and a good selection so it is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Sweden, booze, environment | 6 Comments

Syrian Booze

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Tim

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Posted in Arabic, Syria, booze | 2 Comments

Drunken sailor

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Tim

On Christmas day the Wilson Garston ran aground outside Helsingborg in Sweden. The stretch of water between Helsingborg and Helsingör on the Danish side is thick with ferries back and forth between Sweden and Denmark, a place where the traffic … Continue reading →

Posted in Bulkers, accident, booze | 4 Comments

Cigarettes and alcohol

Posted on November 28, 2007 by Tim

Seen at the airport in Barcelona Duty free allowance to UK 3200 per person……….to the rest of the EU 800? So much for the healthy option! Cigarettes come in the 1000 pack variation. A whole suitcase just for the duty … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, Shore leave, Tourist, booze, cigarettes | 4 Comments