Allan Bennett wrote:

Wrt the courier issue: I have not had any probs getting things collected /
delivered, but I suggest describing it as a 'package' rather than a kayak or
canoe.

related, a pal was on a cycling tour on his tandem, finished as planned
at Inverness, and is told "we don't accept tandems!". Pal looks hard at
small print, finds that "packages" or somesuch are allowable if they can
be carried on, so hop on bike to local B&Q, collect mucho cardboard,
back to station and then wrap up said illegal tandem in card, and
legitimately carry it on with no problems. Sad and daft, but true.

Pete.
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