Travel Collectors

[ellen10]

Mere challenges that make the game more fun.. get a vibe of the hotel about how bolshie things might get.. and have a prepared explanation if challenged .. I have been know to put items in the safe so they get replaced. Also, I only collect special things.
Sorry to those who see my behavior as appalling (like my dear husband).
Good luck P

Oh my gosh and I was feeling guilty when I acquired/needed a washer from a hotel stay.
My one claim to fame. I'm taking lessons!

 

[TheCollecter]

I collected (no pun) a champagne glass from BA Concorde in 1988. Used it to share a bottle of duty free Moet with my very good friend on my 21st (hi Andrea if you’re reading). Still have it… it’s getting used more and more these days. Good times

 

[prozac]

I collected (no pun) a champagne glass from BA Concorde in 1988. Used it to share a bottle of duty free Moet with my very good friend on my 21st (hi Andrea if you’re reading). Still have it… it’s getting used more and more these days. Good times

You flew Concorde pre-21st b'day?!

 

[TheCollecter]

You flew Concorde pre-21st b'day?!

Stretching the memory, but with passport stamps I can check… I recall flying Tuesday, 21st was on the Friday

 

[MARTINE]

Thought it was just me @drron
@MARTINE @Pushka et al

Here is a tip
The hotel day spa has all the goodies often found in the room and a better place to ‘source’ without it being obvious.

 

[zig]

I always thought my father was dreadful for 'acquiring' items as he travelled, but he was a mere amateur compared to some on AFF

 

[Brissy1]

After 50 years of travel I have 2 pieces of acquired cutlery and I thought I was game; clearly a rank amateur.

Turkish airlines salt and pepper shakers.

MrsB1 really really liked those, would have been a 1st for her, but I was too scared and talked her out of it.
Edit, wasn't TK

 

[SYD]

I always thought my father was dreadful for 'acquiring' items as he travelled, but he was a mere amateur compared to some on AFF

It’s obviously more prevalent in some cultures. It was always a worry arriving at your hotel room to find not a mini bar list but the price of every item not bolted down in a relatively high end SE Asian hotel!

Meanwhile, I do have two AA mugs that fell into my carryon bag - two seperate flights - how clumsy.

 

[kpc]

Thai F Silk Blanket x2 ...acquired on separate trips

 

[MARTINE]

Thai F Silk Blanket x2 ...acquired on separate trips

Now you’re talking

 

[DejaBrew]

"Stolen" is such a harsh term. Acquired is nicer...

a.k.a. "long-term loan"

 

[DejaBrew]

With all this discussion of teaspoons, blankets and hotel amenities, I think it's time to wheel out Homer

 

[kookaburra75]

a.k.a. "long-term loan"

I was thinking more like this

 

[Pushka]

Here is a tip
The hotel day spa has all the goodies often found in the room and a better place to ‘source’ without it being obvious.

Yes. And gym towels. And especially on cruise ships I um, now recall. Just a couple or five. I'm getting better at remembering.

 

[blackcat20]

Yes. And gym towels. And especially on cruise ships I um, now recall. Just a couple or five. I'm getting better at remembering.

Yes I still use the gym towel from a hotel in Boston quite a few years ago.
I also have four sets of VA salt and pepper shakers (the opera house sets), but I did ask and they were given to me,

 

[pagingjoan]

Yes I still use the gym towel from a hotel in Boston quite a few years ago.
I also have four sets of VA salt and pepper shakers (the opera house sets), but I did ask and they were given to me,

I like your style, blackcat20 - and your manners!

 

[MARTINE]

Yes. And gym towels. And especially on cruise ships I um, now recall. Just a couple or five. I'm getting better at remembering.

And Room Service (although I draw the line at packing the trolley)!
Two things
- items from said trolley
- if ever challenged you can say OMGI accidently left plate/spoon/insert item here as I fixed myself a coffee whilst enjoying room service

 

[anat0l]

Thai F Silk Blanket x2 ...acquired on separate trips

Reminds me when UA first rolled out Polaris, with the Saks Fifth Avenue and what not accessories, including plush bedding and the like. Many people ended up... "souveniring"... the blankets, the pillows, etc. etc.

After a while FAs had to announce about what should be left on board, as well as be more vigilant to ensure any (or not many) such items weren't snuck off the aircraft.

 

[jkbaus]

Did all of you thieves cheat at Monopoly as well?

 

[Pushka]

And Room Service (although I draw the line at packing the trolley)!
Two things
- items from said trolley
- if ever challenged you can say OMGI accidently left plate/spoon/insert item here as I fixed myself a coffee whilst enjoying room service

Yeah. Likely they'd respond with 'are you Martine?' And I'd say - absolutely yes.